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Maurice Leblanc, a writer of detective fiction during the same period as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, created Arsene Lupin, a sort of French Robin Hood. An inventive genius, a master of disguise, and an accomplished actor, Lupin operates in the choice chateaux and salons. He scorns sham and with great disdain leaves his card in a baron's residence. The card reads, "Arsene Lupin, gentleman-burglar, will return when the furniture is genuine."

Améliorez votre anglais en écoutant de la littérature !C'est notre promesse, notre engagement. Retrouvez 5 aventures du plus célèbre des voyous au grand cœur, le célèbre Arsène Lupin. Chaque histoire est interprétée d'abord en version française, puis elle est suivie à chaque fois de la même histoire interprétée en anglais : L'arrestation d'Arsène Lupin/The arrest of Arsène Lupin ; Arsène Lupin en prison/Arsène Lupin in prison ; L'Évasion d'Arsène Lupin/The escape of Arsène Lupin ; Le Mystérieux voyageur/The mysterious traveller.

One hot Monday morning in 1976, Albert Spaggiari engineered the European crime of the century. A bank president in Nice, France found his vault welded shut—from the inside. Spaggiari and his gang of 20 men had dug a 25-foot tunnel from the city's sewer system into the bank, where they spent a weekend cooking meals, drinking wine, and clearing millions of dollars in gold, jewelry, gems, and cash. Here is the breathtakingly compelling story of Spaggiari, his “sewer gang,” and the most daring, outrageous theft of the 20th century.

Alors qu'il flâne dans les rues de Paris, Arsène Lupin se met subitement à suivre un homme qui réalise une filature sur une touriste anglaise aux cheveux blonds et aux yeux bleus... Plus tard installé dans une pâtisserie du boulevard Haussmann, il remarque à une table une demoiselle aux cheveux blonds et aux yeux verts... Il ne se doute alors pas des nombreuses péripéties qui l'attendent. Et une nouvelle fiancée en perspective.

The suave adventures of a gentleman rogue - a French Thomas Crown Created by Maurice LeBlanc during the early twentieth century, Arsene Lupin is a witty confidence man and burglar, the Sherlock Holmes of crime. The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Arsene's mischief and tomfoolery. A masterful thief, his plans frequently evolve into elaborate capers, a precursor to such cinematic creations as "Ocean's Eleven" and "The Sting".

This audiobook is the advanced edition that you have been building up to as you went through the exercises in the last two audiobooks. This third issue of the book is even more comprehensive than the previous editions but equally educative and illuminating.

A legendary CEO tells the inside story of building the world's largest insurance company - and the dramatic tale of its near-destruction after he left in early 2005, as successors transformed AIG and drove it to the center of the financial crisis of 2008.

Filipinos have very interesting creatures that lurk within their myths and legends. This great collection will dive into famous as well as lesser known tales. Enjoy!

My book will teach you how to live life to the fullest with rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Whether it’s coping with pain, dealing with depression, or planning healthy meals, this is the book to motivate you to stand up against a diagnosis of doom. Join me in understanding the science, culture, psychology and play of gout and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Frémeaux & Associés présente les voix des 20 plus grands philosophes français qui embrassent tous les courants de pensée du XXème siècle ; l'existentialisme, la psychanalyse, le marxisme, la religion, l'épistémologie et la morale. Chaque intervention du philosophe est précédée d'un commentaire sur sa vie, son œuvre et sa pensée.

The royal house of France has fallen. Charles IV is dead, fulfilling the curse of the Templars once and for all. This leaves the path to the throne open for Robert of Artois to place his cousin, Philippe of Valois, upon it. Having committed fraud, perjury and murder in the name of the new king, Robert expects to receive a title and his full reward. But the days of betrayal are far from over and Robert is banished to England.

This box set includes three books: Python Programming for Beginners - Learn the Basics of Python in 7 Days!, Python Programming for Intermediates - Learn the Basics of Python in 7 Days!, and Python Programming for Advanced - Learn the Basics of Python in 7 Days!

‘This was the original GAME OF THRONES' George R.R. Martin' Available for the first time in English, THE KING WITHOUT A KINGDOM is the seventh and final volume of The Accursed Kings series. The reign of the Capetian kings has ended and John II, ‘The Good', second of the Valois dynasty, has taken the throne. Under his leadership the Hundred Years War, one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts in history, escalates and England and France begin to tear each other apart.

Trente écueils menaçants cernent l'île de Sarek, au large de l'archipel des Glénans, en Bretagne. Les habitants superstitieux l'appellent l'île aux trente cercueils. Une légende les hante : trente victimes doivent mourir dont quatre femmes en croix.

This new Cyanide Publishing edition contains three classic audiobooks by Maurice LeBlanc as well as background articles.Follow the exploits of Arsene Lupin, the greatest of all white-glove thieves and the original gentleman burglar. Mystery and tension build, but humor prevails throughout as Monsieur Lupin and Chief Inspector Guerchard try mightily to outwit each other. Slapstick humor, witty asides, and some unexpected twists.

Twenty tales of terror and suspense, brought to you by sinister storyteller Vincent Price. Horror legend Vincent Price presents an anthology of eerie, unsettling tales with a devilish twist - some purportedly based on his own adventures, others narrated by him in his own inimitable style.

The unexpected discovery of self-help books changed my life. This short audiobook will explain how they can do the same for you. I've read over 2,000 self-help books over the last 10 years (I discuss in the book why I wouldn't necessarily do it again). I wrote this book to share how they have benefited my life and to inspire others to join me on the journey of lifelong strategic personal growth.

Audacious heists, outrageous disguises, and the million-dollar charm of Arsène Lupin are splendidly exhibited in these 10 tales detailing the exploits of our favorite gentleman burglar.  

Wir alle verkaufen. Wenn wir unserer Chefin erklären, warum wir eine Gehaltserhöhung verdienen. Wenn wir während eines Dates für uns werben. Oder wenn wir unsere Kinder für Brokkoli begeistern möchten. Ob wir es nun wahrhaben wollen oder nicht, am Ende verkaufen wir – unsere Argumente, unser Auftreten, unsere Ansichten. Sofern wir das verinnerlichen, so nützt uns diese Haltung in vielen Lebenslagen. Denn Verkaufen bedeutet in erster Linie, Menschen zu respektieren, ihre Handlungsweisen zu ergründen, um sie schließlich zu überzeugen.

Les pensées pourrîtes sont nées au fil du temps, de l’observation désespérée de nos contemporains persuadés d’être des génies, ce qui qui s’avère peu fréquent dans la réalité. Le premier risque que vous prenez en lisant ces pensées est de vous reconnaître et d’en rire jaune comme la couleur de vos yeux, un lendemain de nuit chaude.