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Discover the captivating world of Rowland Evans Robinson, a once-celebrated writer from rural Vermont, born in 1833 and now largely forgotten. An accomplished artist, Robinson first made his mark in New York City, drawing whimsical cartoons for the funny papers before returning to the serene landscapes of Vermont. There, he penned nearly a dozen beloved books that beautifully capture the essence of nature and rural farm life. Despite losing his sight between the ages of 44 and 60, he continued to write with the unwavering support of his wife, Anna. This enchanting collection of short essays ...

Jährlich finden viele Wahlen in Europa und auf der ganzen Welt statt, die schon für Deutschland relevant sind, aber worüber man vielleicht nicht so viel mitbekommt. Wir haben Freunde, Familienangehörige, Mitglieder und Stiftungsräte gefragt „was möchten Deutsche Bürger*innen über dieses Land erfahren?“, „was ist für Euch kurios und wird aber in den Zeitungen nicht betrachtet?“ und einer Person aus dem Land diese Fragen gestellt. Erscheinungszeitraum : 20 März 2018 - 01.10.2023

Within these pages, youll discover the delightful world of the everyday cat—no fancy breeds or exotic felines here, except for a brief mention of Hansie. These are genuine tales of true lives, with one exception the chapter titled The Mission of the Cat. Youll also meet Victor, the dog, who adds a touch of charm as a devoted cat-lover. Think of him as the pinch of spice that enhances the flavor of this collection. Enjoy these heartwarming and true stories that celebrate the beauty of ordinary cats.

While cutting through the Interstices—the post-creation gap between realms—Smith, half-demon tech specialist for Enchanted Occasions Event Planning, spies the person he yearns for daily but dreads ever seeing again: the ifrit, Hashim of the Windrider clan.

Kim Slade is at work when there's a knock at her office door. Someone is waiting for her in reception. A woman claiming to be her mother. The mother who abandoned her thirty years ago. Monica Slade has been working as a live-in housekeeper for a judge and his wife, she says. But now Judge Hawkes is dead. The last thing Monica says before the police take her in for questioning is: "There are things you should know. About the past."

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower:After the near-extinction of humanity, a new kind of alien-human hybrid must come to terms with their identity -- before their powers destroy what is left of humankind. Since a nuclear war decimated the human population, the remaining humans...

E. H. Gombrich's world history, an international best seller now available in English for the first time, is a text dominated not by dates and facts but by the sweep of experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements, and an acute witness to its frailties.

August 1911. Emily Hardcastle and her inimitable lady’s maid Florence Armstrong are enjoying a fine summer until Harry, Lady H’s brother, turns up out of the blue with a mystery for them to solve. A routine parachute test at a local aeroplane factory has gone horribly wrong - with pilot Dickie Dupree plummeting to his death. Harry is certain there is more to this ‘tragic accident’ than meets the eye, having discovered that someone at the airfield is leaking top secret intelligence to foreign rivals.

In the slums of 18th-century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift - an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects. Then one day, he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume" - the scent of a beautiful young virgin.

A Darker Shade of Magic, from #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves...

Senior year should be easy. Unfortunately, it's going to be anything but that for Julianna Sparks. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Julianna moves in with two of her friends, who also happen to be best friends with the guy she hates. But that's not the only issue… she's three weeks into school, and struggling to understand calculus II. Her need to make her parents proud has her willing to do anything, even if it means putting her pride aside to seek tutoring from Landon.

Après le phénomène "Cinquante Nuances", E. L. James nous offre, avec "Monsieur", une nouvelle histoire d'amour pleine de passion et de suspense. Londres, 2019. Le séduisant Maxim Trevelyan a toujours mené une vie facile. Riche aristocrate, il n'a jamais travaillé et a rarement dormi seul. Et lorsque la tragédie frappe, son existence est bouleversée. Maxim hérite du titre, de la fortune et des domaines familiaux, avec toutes les responsabilités que cela implique. Un rôle auquel il n'est pas préparé.

This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help listeners come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as the church's scripture. This book introduces the Old Testament both as a witness of ancient Israel and as a witness to the church and synagogue through the generations of those who have passed these texts on as scripture.

Philosophical Investigations was published in 1953, two years after the death of its author. In the preface written in Cambridge in 1945 where he was professor of philosophy he states: ‘Four years ago I had occasion to re-read my first book (the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus) and to explain its ideas to someone. It suddenly seemed to me that I should publish those old thoughts and the new ones together: that the latter could be seen in the right light only by contrast with and against the background of my old way of thinking.’

In The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and will Determine the Fate of the Human Race, George Washington University professor and psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, and Georgetown University lecturer Michael E. Long present a potentially life-changing proposal: Much of human life has an unconsidered component that explains an array of behaviors previously thought to be unrelated, including why winners cheat, why geniuses often suffer with mental illness, why nearly all diets fail, and more.

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As did his three immensely popular series Brotherhood of War, The Corps and Badge of Honor, W.E.B. Griffin's novel of World War II espionage Honor Bound became an immediate bestseller: "A superior war story" (Library Journal) "whose twists and turns keep readers guessing until the last page"...

Still recovering from injuries received in foiling the plots of the Ferran envoy, Rhenn is preparing to take up his new duties as imager liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis. No sooner has he assumed his new position than he discovers two things. First, the commander of the Civic Patrol doesn't want a liaison from the infamous Collegium and soon has Rhenn patrolling the streets of the worst district in the city.

This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening. Comprising everything from fairytales for little ones to thrilling adventures for pre-teens, these unabridged readings are ideal for families to keep, treasure and dip into as their children grow.

Now nearing its 60th printing in English and translated into 19 languages, Michael E. Porter's Competitive Strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world.