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Tough Crimes is a collection of thoughtful and insightful stories by 20 of Canada's most prominent criminal lawyers. In the book they write about cases that had surprising turns or that presented personal or ethical challenges. We've all heard the media's take on notorious criminals, but when have we had a chance to hear directly from the lawyers who defended or prosecuted them?

Do you ever feel like other people are overtaking you in life? Lack self-esteem and belief in yourself, often leaving you feeling worthless? Or like most people, you just want to finally overcome that frustrating mental barrier that’s constantly holding you back? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. You see, building discipline and compassion within yourself will have a powerful effect on where you’re heading in life.

This definitive box set includes all the landmark speeches of the great orator and American leader Martin Luther King, Jr., from his inspirational "I Have a Dream" to his firey "Give Us the Ballot." Comprised of recordings previously included in A Call to Conscience and A Knock at Midnight, The Essential Box Set is a must-have for any home, library, or school collection.

10 thrilling adventures for Sarah Jane and her friends, as seen on TV, read by Elisabeth Sladen, Daniel Anthony and Anjli Mohindra. Sarah Jane Smith always finds herself in trouble. As an old friend of the Doctor she's used to encountering aliens, battling monsters and defeating evil. Along with her friends Luke, Clyde, Rani, Maria and Sky - not to mention supercomputer Mr Smith - Sarah Jane and her trusty lipstick are prepared for anything the universe throws at them.

China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century.

Murray Rougeau and Peter Martin talking about Transcona and sharing some interesting stories and factoids about Transcona.

Max Anger is a man on the edge. The former fighter in an elite band of special-ops soldiers in Sweden, Anger is haunted by battle scars, a childhood spent in the Stockholm archipelago, and his own mysterious family past. Now behind a desk at Vektor, a think tank conducting research on Russia, he’s met his match - and fallen in love - with fierce fellow operative Pashie Kovalenko. Like all of Vektor, she’s set her sights on the tenuous future of her country.

In this comprehensive guide on self-discipline, you’ll find anything and everything you need to know to become the best version of yourself. This step-by-step process breaks down all the essentials toward becoming a more responsible, dependable, and devoted person, letting you learn the ropes of self-discipline, so you can stick to anything you put your mind to.

Former special-ops soldier and now an analyst for the think tank Vektor, Max Anger would kill to move on from the scars of his past - if only for the sake of Pashie, his girlfriend and fellow operative, who wants out of the battle zone. For them, a normal life is just one more dangerous uncertainty. Especially now that evil is hitting closer to home. Sofia Karlsson of the Swedish police wants Max’s help in a high-profile and high-stakes murder investigation: the hunt for a serial killer stalking the streets of Stockholm, who’s eliminating his victims in gruesome ways.

Told from the perspective of precocious 14-year-old Peter, The Elephant Keepers’ Children is about three siblings and how they deal with life alongside their eccentric parents. Peter’s father is a vicar, his mother an artisan, and both are equally and profoundly devout. The family lives on the fictional island of Finø, where people of all faiths coexist peacefully. Yet nothing is at it seems. When Peter’s parents suddenly go missing, Peter and his siblings fear the worst - has their parents’ relentless quest to boost church attendance finally put them in danger?

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres : Neige, l'aventure de Philémon et son ami inuit ; Le premier hiver de Fadou ; Une maman comme le vent ; L'attaque du carrosse royal ; En route pour le spectacle ; Le secret du placard à balai ; L'étrange docteur Jonquille. Depuis 1972, Les Belles Histoires est le magazine préféré des 4/8 ans : contes initiatiques, histoires d'ogres et de sorcières, aventures sur terre comme sur mer, voyages dans des mondes imaginaires, il y en a pour tous les goûts.

A podcast about jazz - how to listen, play, practice, and enjoy. Listen for a combo of advice, insights, and occasional humor from pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness. A podcast from Open Studio https://www.openstudiojazz.com

Ibbenbüren steckt voller Kultur! Und auch wenn, oder gerade weil die Kultur in diesen Zeiten kaum die Möglichkeit hat, sich zu entfalten, wollen wir ihr mit sprechzeit.kultur eine Stimme geben. In loser Reihenfolge möchten wir Ihnen Kultureinrichtungen und Initiativen unserer Stadt vorstellen. Vor allem aber wollen wir die Menschen zu Wort kommen lassen, die dahinterstehen. Viele spannende Geschichten warten darauf, dass man sie erzählt und tolle Projekte haben es verdient, vorgestellt zu werden. Wir hoffen, Sie auf bisher Unbekanntes oder so noch nicht Wahrgenommenes aufmerksam zu machen....

Martin Calsow, Peter Posztos, und Julia Jäckel, sprechen regelmäßig über alles, was das Tal bewegt. Der politische Podcast der Tegernseer Stimme für den Weitblick. Meinung, Fakten, Emotionen – das sind die Tal Stimmen.

For most women, a positive pregnancy test would bring joy. But for Angie, it marks the beginning of a nightmare that will bring heartbreak and despair. All too aware of the dire consequences she faces, she knows she never should have gotten pregnant in the first place. Her husband doesn’t know the family secret that killed her mother and overshadows his happiness at becoming a father - and Angie isn’t going to be the one to tell him.

Vier neue Fälle für den Meisterdetektiv. So trifft er im Zug auf "Old Shatterhand", sucht in Paris nach der "verschwundenen Witwe", raucht das "indische Kraut" und jagt den "ägyptischen Gnom". Mal spannend, mal kniffelig, mal satirisch und humorvoll.

In The Dictionary Wars, Peter Martin recounts the patriotic fervor in the early American republic to produce a definitive national dictionary that would rival Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. But what began as a cultural war of independence from Britain devolved into a battle among lexicographers, authors, scholars, and publishers, all vying for dictionary supremacy and shattering forever the dream of a unified American language.

¿Tienes dificultad con la disciplina en tu vida personal? ¿En tu trabajo? ¿Tus relaciones? ¿O tal vez solo la forma en que manejas la vida como un todo? Si es así, entonces sigue escuchando. En esta guía completa sobre la autodisciplina, encontrarás todo lo que necesitas saber para convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo. Este proceso paso a paso desglosa todos los elementos esenciales para convertirse en una persona más responsable, confiable y devota, permitiéndote aprender las riendas de la autodisciplina para que puedas apegarte a cualquier cosa que desees.

In this adventure of the Whiz Kidz, Maria and the rest of the gang help Stacey learn that being a bully means you never win, no matter how the results turn out. The Whiz Kidz, always ready and willing to help a friend in need, use their unique talents to come up with solutions to Stacey's dilemma.  

In this adventure of the Whiz Kidz, Simone and the rest of the gang seek to help Bettina, Simone's classmate, make new friends at school. The Whiz Kidz, always ready to help a friend in need, use their unique talents to come up with solutions to Bettina's dilemma. In the end, though, Bettina discovers that the best solution to any problem is always inside of you.