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William James propounded his theories of pragmatism in this book. He emphasized "radical empiricism" and the concept that the meaning of any idea - philosophical, political, social, or otherwise - only has validity in terms of its experiential and practical consequences. He wished to test competing systems of thought in the "marketplace of actual experience" to determine whether adopting a particular philosophical theory or way of looking at the world makes an actual difference in individual conduct or in how people perceive and react to the varieties of experience.

You’ve heard this story before. Woman feels her biological clock ticking and gets someone to knock her up. Not for love, for baby. Crazy, right? That’s what I thought. Then I found out my fiancé had a vasectomy. The life I thought I had? Nope. Suddenly I’m 33, and I don’t even have a kissing buddy. When my mom’s health takes a turn and I wind up back in my hometown of Fate, Alabama, I tell myself to leave things up to…well, you know. Then I see Gabriel McKellan. He’s Fate’s most famous son, a best-selling author who is beautiful, complicated, and living below me.

Dans le présent ouvrage, le docteur Murphy aborde l'idée essentielle que nos pensées et sentiments façonnent notre destin. Ce à quoi notre subconscient et notre conscience adhèrent se concrétise et se manifeste tôt ou tard dans notre vie. Heureusement, avec de la pratique, nous pouvons maîtriser nos pensées, et le docteur Murphy nous propose, au fil de cet enregistrement, des outils pour reprogrammer notre esprit, afin de vivre dans le bonheur, l'inspiration et l'épanouissement.

It turns out, werewolves are aroused by everything - and allergic to polyester. Hives are the least of Leslie Kingmaker’s concerns when she enters her first trial and is transformed overnight into a wolf and the mate of pack leader Ben. Successful, brawny, overbearing, and sexy, he’s as intense as he is moody and has never heard of personal space. Complete submission isn’t a sex game to him; it’s a requirement to be by his side. Heart, body, mind. They’re all his - no matter where that leaves Leslie at the end of the week.

Weggebrochen ist die erste von sechs Erzählungen, die von den Auseinandersetzungen bei der Entwicklung der nächsten gewaltigen Waffe handeln, die das Schlachtfeld beherrschen wird - dem BattleMech. In der Mitte des 25. Jahrhunderts bemühen sich die Fraktionen der Menschheit verzweifelt darum, den nächsten Technologiesprung in der Kriegsführung zu erfinden - eine Maschine, die jeder Gruppe einen ungeheuren Vorteil auf dem Schlachtfeld gewähren würde...

Es hätte ein einfacher Job sein sollen. Durant Carlyle und seine Commandos wurden angeheuert, um den abgelegenen Bergbauplaneten Golandrinas vor einem lokalen Kriegsherrn und dessen Söldnern zu beschützen. Aber nahe der Peripherie sind die Dinge nur selten wie sie scheinen, und was ein simpler "Suchen und Zerstören"- Auftrag sein sollte, wird für Durant und seine Leute um einiges gefährlicher. Als sie die wahre Natur der Feindmission aufdecken, müssen Colbys Commandos neue Regeln lernen, um zu überleben.

When Peri Sanderson achieves her dream of moving from London to a cottage in the English countryside, she expects her domestic bliss will be complete when her wife, Karla, leaves her London job to join her. Peri sees their future together as growing vegetables, tending some chickens, and chatting with the locals by a roaring log fire in a quaint village pub.

Sunny est effondrée: un Aile de Nuit a affirmé que la prophétie était fausse et que les Dragonnets du Destin ne pourraient jamais mettre fin à la guerre. Pourtant, la petite Aile de Sable refuse de renoncer et cherche à convaincre ses amis de poursuivre leur lutte pour la paix. Comme d'habitude, personne ne la prend au sérieux. C'est donc seule que Sunny affronte sa destinée. Mais une dragonnette naïve a-t-elle la moindre chance face aux pièges des sables mouvants et à des adversaires sans pitié ?

In the eagerly awaited follow-up to his 2019 release, "Questions are the Answers," Axel takes listeners on a profound exploration with his latest guidebook, "The Art of Self-Inquiry: Questions are the Answers.” Building on the foundation of his first book, Axel immerses listeners in the practical aspects of harnessing the transformative power of questions. More than a sequel, this guidebook is a comprehensive manual, equipping listeners with actionable strategies for implementation in their daily lives.

Nachdem sie auf dem Planeten Golandrinas mit der brutalen Deathgeld-Söldnertruppe aneinandergeraten sind – und dabei auch auf ein Golddepot im Wert von zig Millionen C-Noten gestoßen waren –, kehrt Durant Carlyle zusammen mit dem Rest von Colby’s Commandos auf die kleine Welt zurück, um herauszufinden, ob die Mietlinge auf eigene Faust gehandelt haben, oder ob noch ein größerer Akteur mit im Spiel ist.

DER KAMPF UM DIE VORHERRSCHAFT DER BATTLEMECHS GEHT WEITER. Fünfzehn Jahre, nachdem die Terranische Hegemonie erstmals den Mackie, den allerersten BattleMech zum Einsatz brachte, hat dieses Große Haus die anderen Häuser der Inneren Sphäre nach Belieben vor sich hergetrieben. Jeder, der den Versuch unternahm, gegen die Terraner und ihre Todesmaschinen anzugehen, wurde komplett besiegt. Doch es gibt andere Wege, das Schlachtenglück auszugleichen.

Formidable conteur, Marcel Pagnol raconte la vengeance de Manon qui découvre l’existence de la source cherchée en vain par son père, et qui était connue des autres villageois. Bergère, " belle sauvageonne ", Manon est l’héroïne flamboyante de ce roman provençal.

I agreed to be Isaac Keller's fake girlfriend. I know, crazy, right? He's the star of the hockey team and heir to a billion-dollar corporation. I should have run, but we've already established my level of sanity. Anyway, I agreed. The deal is done.

I know all about the Xulonian recreation moons, but I’d hoped to end up on the hunting one. As a security officer for the empire, I know how to fight. I am not prepared to wake up practically naked on a strange island.

I've always been the wingman, backing up my best friend on and off the ice. Fighting for every shift, I never minded his easy wins or his rise to stardom until Claudia Campbell walks into our lives. She's a game-changer. Itching to escape her stifling family's grip, Claudia's not looking for anything serious. But when the campus hockey star makes his move, she puts her dreams on hold. Me? I'm the bonus, the solid guy she can trust. Marty LeBrun, the best friend who's always there. But I want to be more than that, even if it means keeping quiet about my buddy's wild side.

Eleanor Blackwood is thrilled to spend time at her best friend’s country estate. On the banks of the River Great Ouse, Angsley Hall overflows with breathtaking natural beauty, as well as with a mystery or two. Grayson O’Connor, caretaker of a nearby estate, is not immune to Eleanor’s charms. True, she still climbs trees and acts rashly, but she also has a captivatingly quick wit and joyful humor. An intriguing treasure hunt . . .

I just announced my engagement to a hot billionaire. Yes, you read that right. A billionaire. My family is ecstatic and already celebrating. Only they don't know the truth. My engagement is faker than my Chanel handbag. My fake fiancé, Jackson Pruitt, is paying me to pretend to be in love with him so he can inherit his family's company. How cliché! My parents are planning free trips to Fiji. I'm counting down the days to end this thing. They don't know he's the same man I had a one-night stand with. Or the man who was super annoyed when Lenny at the bodega gave me his number.

Actress Cassidy "CJ" Hayes is famous for her role in The Alchemidens, a fantasy show where she plays a kick-ass heroine. Her rising success has brought her quickly under Hollywood's glaring spotlight. It's also gained her the unwelcome attentions of an obsessive fan who wants more than just an autograph.

Hard to say when the human species fractured exactly. Harder to say when this new talent arrived. But Lion Zorn is the first of his kind—an empathy tracker, an emotional soothsayer, with a felt sense for the future of the we. In simpler terms, he can spot cultural shifts and trends before they happen. It’s a useful skill for a certain kind of company.

"It's not what you think," Nicolas tries to reassure me. "I believe it's even worse!" Back then, he simply abandoned me. Yesterday at the class reunion, he wrapped me around his finger, and since today, he's my new boss... I'm Kaylee Davis. After graduating high school, I fled to London with a broken heart. My great love Nicolas Wright, the hottest football player in our class, had cheated on me with my arch-enemy Alison. Now I've landed my dream job at a law firm in New York and I'm returning to my hometown.