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Flèche (the French word for 'arrow') is an offensive technique commonly used in fencing, a sport of Mary Jean Chan's young adult years, when she competed locally and internationally for her home city, Hong Kong. This cross-linguistic pun presents the queer, non-white body as both vulnerable ('flesh') and weaponised ('flèche'), and evokes the difficulties of reconciling one's need for safety alongside the desire to shed one's protective armour in order to fully embrace the world.

In the late 1950s, when a shy, 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old, outgoing boy fall in love in a small Midwestern town, population 695, their happiness is short-lived when they discover she is pregnant. Forced by their very young ages and family expectations, they place their child up for adoption and separate—each living their lives apart for 53 years. But a corner of Dennis' heart still belonged to Karen. Despite the many passing years, he searches for and finds his lost love, and later, together they find their daughter. Love is not what you say; love is what you feel.

A selection of wonderful Christmas fairy tales by the beloved author Hans Christian Andersen to enjoy in the cozy winter evenings. Let one of the best-known children’s authors of all time carry you away into a magical world with his masterful storytelling. Nearly two centuries after they were first published, Andersen's stories remain as tales of good and evil, love and loss, and loyalty in the face of great hardships.

Jean-Paul and Marie Desrosiers are two French natives living in North America. Their approach to language learning is unique in that it prioritizes cultural awareness. Their in-depth knowledge of French culture will equip you to succeed in your language journey, even if you failed at every other language book before. What, better than food, can introduce you to French culture?

Following the success of Paris Noir, the Akashic Noir Series has expanded to include the famously diverse and sometimes controversial suburbs of this legendary city.

Une enquête du commissaire Dupin dans la forêt de Brocéliande, haut lieu du fantastique breton et des légendes arthuriennes. Le commissaire Dupin et son équipe s'apprêtent à se détendre en forêt de Brocéliande, la plus grande de Bretagne. C'est le "dernier royaume des fées", l'épicentre breton du fantastique. Auparavant, Dupin doit interroger pour le compte d'un collègue parisien le directeur du Centre de l'Imaginaire arthurien. Manque de bol, quand il se présente, c'est sur un cadavre qu'il tombe.

Discover the essentials of political philosophy with selected quotes from the greatest thinkers: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Niccolò Machiavelli, and the Chinese general Sun Tzu, author of "The Art of War". This careful compilation summarizes the great masters' fundamental ideas and provides you with a concise understanding of their thought and inspiring new ideas to make up your own thinking and build more precise arguments.

Living alone for the first time in her life is lonely for Elma Hochstetler, whose twin sister, Thelma, recently married. Though they share the running of a general store, more and more of Thelma's time is taken up by her growing family. Elma has dated some, but she wonders if she is just too picky to find love. Through a mishap at the farmers' market, Elma meets Ben Wagler and instantly likes him. But there is a problem. He lives in Grabill - 50 miles away! The store needs her.

Die Macht der Verführung: Sie unterläuft die Wahrheit und die Kräfte der Produktion, sie erledigt, parodiert den Sinn und lockt uns ins Spiel...

Im dritten, mitreißenden Band aus dem Zyklus «Die Kinder der Erde» treffen Ayla und Jondalar auf die Mammutjäger, die wie sie zur Gruppe der Cro-Magnon-Menschen gehören. Sie werden von dem Stamm als vollwertige Mitglieder aufgenommen. Das Schicksal scheint ihnen endlich gewogen, doch Ayla steht plötzlich zwischen zwei Männern ...

Jean Robert-Houdin was a Frenchman widely known as the father of modern conjuring. Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini later paid tribute to his skill by adopting his name. In addition to being a gifted magician and conjurer, he was the creator of a trick that became extremely popular. He called it "Second Sight". All the mind reading tricks and performances we see today came from Houdin's original inspiration. This audiobook is extraordinary in that it actually explains the secrets of many of his conjuring tricks.

When Jonmair establishes production of selyn-the biologic energy Gens produce and Simes must have to live - her Sime parents sell her into the Pens. She is a Gen, to be held until she produces enough selyn to serve a Sime, and then sold as a Choice Kill. Baird is Sime - but his greatest desire in life is to separate himself from the Kill. Living without killing Gens, though, is considered a perversion. His own father determinedly sabotages Baird's efforts. Baird and Jonmair live at a crux in history.

This is a 65 minute Yin Yoga class. It uses a series of held postures and various breathing techniques to help release muscular stress and tension. It is a natural progression from Yin Yoga Class 1 using a different selection of held postures. The class is instructed by Charlotte Saint Jean. Charlotte is an experienced teacher who has studied and taught globally with some of the world's leading yogis.

Von einem Moment zum anderen verändert sich das Leben des Einzelgängers Antoine Roquentin radikal: Nichts ist mehr selbstverständlich, alles wird ihm zur Qual. Sämtliche Menschen und Gegenstände um ihn herum lösen einen unbestimmten Ekel in ihm aus. Um eine Erklärung dafür zu finden, beginnt er, sich minutiös zu beobachten. Und schließlich wird ihm klar: Es ist die Existenz an sich und die Zufälligkeit des Seins, die seinen Ekel verursachen.

Sur la route de Paris, Guilhem d'Ussel vient au secours de vilains oppressés par le seigneur de Chissey qui a falsifié la charte de leurs droits. La malédiction protégeant le parchemin contre toute altération et damnant ceux qui s'y seraient livrés peut-elle se réaliser ?

Bet you thought I was dead, huh? Pfft. I'm a lot harder to kill than that. I thought I was safe surrounded by my fated mates and Gavin. Boy, was I wrong. Who I once thought was nothing more than an over-inflated bimbo turned out to be the devil in disguise. Determined to destroy my very existence. She's tried to kill me more than once. No shocker there. And even as death has knocked on my door, I haven't succumbed to his whispered promises of peace.

Follow the heartwarming and inspiring journey of "Daddy-Long-Legs." This podcast narrates Jean Webster’s beloved tale of an orphan girl and her mysterious benefactor, capturing the charm and spirit of the original story. Ideal for fans of classic literature, coming-of-age stories, and uplifting narratives.

Depuis le début du XX? siècle, les révolutions de la physique fondamentale ont bouleversé notre relation à l'univers. Jean-Philippe Uzan nous embarque dans un voyage cosmique fascinant et nous raconte tout ce que l'on sait aujourd'hui sur la Terre, la Lune, le Soleil, les étoiles, mais aussi l'origine de la vie et les galaxies.

Adelaide loves writing. Bear loves writing. But Theo does NOT love writing. Thankfully, Adelaide and Bear are ready to team up and persuade the entire class, including Mrs. Fitz-Pea, that Bears make the best writing buddies. After all, who better to teach you how to fish and forage for new ideas than a bear? This third book in Carmen Oliver's Bears Make the Best...series is sure to encourage even the most reluctant writer to write a story.

Dive into the whimsical world of Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks, where 18 delightful fables come to life through playful rhymes. Adapted from the timeless tales of Jean de la Fontaine, these enchanting stories are perfect for sparking the imaginations of children and entertaining listeners of all ages. Join us on this charming journey that celebrates the joys of storytelling! - Summary by Rosslyn Carlyle