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Es hat geschneit. Der Igel Jefferson hilft seinem Freund Gilbert, dem Schwein, seine Garageneinfahrt freizuschaufeln und entdeckt in einem Haufen Schnee einen fast erfrorenen Kater, den Fotografen Emil. Emil kann im Krankenhaus gerettet werden, und allmählich erfahren sie von ihm – es dauert etwas länger und braucht Hilfe durch Freunde, denn Emil ist gehörlos – dass er zusammengeschlagen worden ist. Offensichtlich hat er etwas fotografiert, was jemand nicht dokumentiert haben wollte.

A Year of Broken Promises continues the story of James and Mary McGrother, a young Irish fisherman and his wife, who were the main characters in A Pocket Full of Shells. Even with the famine years behind them, tragedy and hardship does not stop. Promises made in good faith are broken along with the hearts of those making them. A solicitor, a constable, and a secretive organization all play parts in determining the fate of a young couple whose only desire is to provide for their family and live a simple life.

Constance étant oisive, on va lui trouver de quoi s'occuper. Des bords de Seine aux rives de la mer Jaune, en passant par les fins fonds de la Creuse, rien ne devrait l'empêcher d'accomplir sa mission. Seul problème : le personnel chargé de son encadrement n'est pas toujours très bien organisé.

Jewel thievery, car chases, and romance on the French Riviera. Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar-winning film To Catch a Thief brought together Hollywood's two most glamorous stars, Grace Kelly and Cary Grant, in the most glamorous place on Earth, the French Riviera. It is a tale of jewel thievery, intrigue, false identity, covert investigation, and, most of all, romance.

Emilio o De la Educación de Jean-Jacques Rousseau es una obra filosófica fundamental que explora cómo educar a un ser humano libre, íntegro y feliz. Aunque escrita en el siglo XVIII, su mensaje sigue siendo profundamente relevante hoy, especialmente si se analiza desde una perspectiva de autoayuda y desarrollo profesional.

All seventeen-year-old Dusty wants is to escape into books and the wilderness that surrounds her mountain home. What she doesn’t know is that there’s something waiting for her in the shadows of the forest. One morning, Dusty wakes up with dirt on her feet. Then she realises that her body and senses are changing. And after a chance encounter with quiet and mysterious Will, she feels an attraction unlike anything she’s experienced before. ​As a powerful attraction develops to the quiet and mysterious Will, it isn't only romance making her heart beat faster – it's a thirst . . .​

Jean Louis Lehmann est un spécialiste de la gestion de patrimoine qui a fondé SEQUENCE 13 pour offrir un conseil financier indépendant et expert. Avec une expérience dans la banque privée, il a identifié les limites des services financiers standardisés et a créé une société axée sur des stratégies sur mesure. Son expertise dans les domaines de l'immobilier, de l'optimisation fiscale et de la planification successorale permet aux clients de bénéficier de solutions financières durables et à long terme. Pédagogue passionné, il simplifie les questions financières complexes ...

"I Care" is a heartfelt exploration of the importance of self-care, compassion, and holistic well-being. Inspired by a poignant conversation with a friend in need, Jean-Paul Lo Giacco begins a journey to share his philosophy on living a fulfilling life. The book underscores the significance of caring not only for oneself but also for others by promoting a lifestyle that balances mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau es recordado como uno de los grandes pensadores del siglo XVIII, pero su obra El Contrato Social es más que un tratado político: es también una guía profunda para la libertad personal, la autodisciplina y el crecimiento interior. Si bien se enmarca en el contexto de cómo debe organizarse un Estado justo, sus enseñanzas pueden leerse como una metáfora poderosa sobre cómo ser el soberano de tu propia vida.

The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

From New York Times best seller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes the next standalone Vampire Mystery (with a splash of giggles and romance), The Librarian’s Vampire Assistant, Book 5.

Best friends since second grade, Fiona Lin and Jane Shen explore the lonely freeways and seedy bars of Los Angeles together through their teenage years, surviving unfulfilling romantic encounters, and carrying with them the scars of their families' tumultuous pasts. Fiona was always destined to leave, her effortless beauty burnished by fierce ambition—qualities that Jane admired and feared in equal measure. When Fiona moves to New York and cares for a sick friend through a breakup with an opportunistic boyfriend, Jane remains in California.

Chaque nuit, Leodegar le resplendissant se réveille en hurlant dans son palais. Quelle est donc l'angoisse qui étreint le conquérant dans son sommeil ? S'agit-il d'un drame intime ou bien de l'écho multiple des émotions qui animent le peuple du vieux royaume ? Désenchantement de Suzelle, la petite paysanne, devant la cruauté de la vie ? Panique de maître Calame, le copiste, face aux maléfices qui somnolent dans ses archives ? Scrupules d'Aedam, le chevalier à manquer aux lois de l'honneur ? Hantise de Cecht, le housekarl, confronté aux fantômes de la forêt ?

Simone Pascal loves being independent and self-reliant - she's never needed a man to save her, and yet she keeps falling into Josh’s arms at every turn, wanting him to rescue her. The worst part? She likes it. A lot. Which is a big problem since she’s rearranged her entire life to take on a new project - a baby via a sperm donor. Her life plans most definitely do not include anything as unpredictable as falling in love with Mr. Macho Firefighter, but that seems to be exactly what she’s doing.

Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men was written in response to a competition run by the Academy of Dijon answering the prompt: What is the origin of inequality among men, and whether such inequality is authorized by natural law? Rousseau puts forth the concept of two types of inequity: natural/physical and moral/political. He focuses on moral inequality and its link to power and wealth. He also covers the areas of self-love, compassion for others, and free-agency.

In Conversations With Cosmo, Dr. Betty Jean Craige tells how her female African Grey Parrot learned to talk and developed a terrific sense of humor. In this very entertaining audiobook, Cosmo herself contributes to the narration of her astonishing story.

Charlotte, daughter of Reverend Percival Hatton, has been content to follow the path laid out for her. Charlotte has an understanding with Captain Nicolas Paget - every inch the gentleman - who she expects someday to marry. But then she meets Josiah Martyn, and everything changes. A driven and ambitious Cornish mining engineer, and the complete opposite to Captain Nicholas, Josiah has come to London to help build the first tunnel under the river Thames.

C'est l'histoire d'une naissance, celle de la Mort ; mais c'est aussi l'histoire d'un homme qui sauve une femme du suicide. 1915, la guerre déchire un coin du monde. Des hommes meurent et la Mort, omnisciente, joue avec ce couple qui s'aime.

"Un groupe de saltimbanques réunis par l’amitié ou un lien de sang discutent de différents sports sans réellement savoir de quoi ils parlent"Avec Jean-Philippe Wauthier, Louis Morissette et leurs invités Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Jean-Luc Barré saisit toute la complexité de l’homme du 18 Juin. Il révèle un de Gaulle guidé précocement par une vision, des principes et des convictions profondes, bien loin du seul pragmatisme qu’on lui a prêté. Dès les années 30, il pressent la fin du système colonial, imagine les institutions de la Ve République en 1941 ; prend conscience des limites du nationalisme et, réputé de droite, est un contempteur souvent féroce des valeurs bourgeoises et du monde de l’argent.