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Many dream of dropping everything and just traveling around the world. It's a common dream, but few imagine embarking on that journey by bicycle. Exposed to the elements, legs burning, all your possessions strapped to you and your bicycle - it doesn't paint a relaxing picture, but this is just what Pierre-Yves Tremblay did.

Lucien Comte de Chacarasse entstammt einem französischen Adelsgeschlecht, das seit Generationen eine hohe Kunst an die Nachkommen weitergibt: die Kunst des Tötens. Der Legende nach waren seine Vorfahren Auftragsmörder für die Bourbonen, Napoleon und den Vatikan. Zwar wurde Lucien für diese Aufgabe trainiert, aber als junger Mann steigt er aus und betreibt stattdessen ein Bistro in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Er liebt die Frauen, den Wein und die kulinarischen Genüsse der südfranzösischen Küche.

It could have happened to any of us, but it happened to a man named Flavieres. His days as a detective were over, and everyone knew he had his reasons. But when an old friend appeared out of nowhere with concerns about his withdrawn and mysterious wife, Flavieres didn't have the heart to refuse. Soon, he would be scouring the streets of Paris in search of an answer - in search of a girl who belonged to no one, not even to herself. Intrigue would be replaced by obsession, and dreams replaced by nightmares.

Technology has changed the way we date - a single swipe gives new meaning to being rejected. But no matter what the advances - good and bad - the ritual is pretty much the same: meet, connect, and fall in love. And while a positive chemical reaction can boost your confidence, a series of bad dates can lead to depression, giving up, or remaining stuck in a negative dating cycle.

París, 1952. Tras mudarse a la capital francesa desde Beirut, los hermanos Pelletier se enfrentan a los retos que les plantea su ciudad de adopción. Cuando Hélène llega a Chevrigny, un pueblo de la Francia profunda, para realizar un reportaje por encargo del Journal du Soir, es testigo de los dramas humanos de quienes se verán expulsados para siempre de sus hogares y, en ese contexto, su vida dará un vuelco inesperado.

El ancho mundo narra las aventuras, desventuras, peripecias y secretos de los Pelletier, una familia propietaria de una fábrica de jabones en Beirut, ciudad bajo influencia francesa, con la Guerra de Indochina y el París de la posguerra y la reconstrucción como telón de fondo. Y todo con un toque de exotismo y varios asesinatos.

In the book Abandonment to Divine Providence (published in 1851), he teaches the believer to submit to God’s will and to enjoy his loving presence. Abandonment is a term used by mystic writers to signify the first stage of the union of the soul with the divine, by conforming to God's will. Abandoning an outcome to God is to follow the path of peace. Originally written as letters for the direction of Nuns, the book is an excellent guide for Christians yearning to attain resignation and peace.

Benjamin Cooker is a renowned winemaker and critic turned gentleman detective who sets out to find who is trying to take down the prestigious grand cru Moniales Haut-Brion. Is it negligence or sabotage? Who would want to target this esteemed vintner? Cooker and his assistant Virgile Lanssien search the city and the vineyards for answers, giving listeners and inside view of this famous wine region. Treachery in Bordeaux is the first of the 20-book Winemaker Detective series.

Un ancien gendarme d’élite reconverti en horloger. Une brillante enquêtrice de Marseille. Le père et sa fille arriveront-ils à dénouer la plus complexe des enquêtes de la Côte d’Azur ? Lorsqu’une star du tennis disparaît sans laisser de trace, et qu’un cadavre est retrouvé au fond de la Méditerranée, c’est sans surprise que Roxane Baxter, détective plus que qualifiée de la Section de Recherches de Marseille, est chargée d’enquêter sur ces deux crimes. Mais voilà que son père, l’ancien flic aux méthodes peu académiques et dorénavant horloger, Morgan Baxter, ne cesse d’être mêlé à l’enquête.

Healing Herbs for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to the world of natural remedies and the power of herbal medicine. This book is designed to introduce beginners to the wonderful world of healing herbs and provide practical guidance on how to use them for optimal health and wellness.

Thomas et David écoutent depuis une radio les instructions du frère de Thomas. Ce dernier peut les aider à rejoindre l'Angleterre mais leur impose une halte pour rencontrer le docteur Noman. Au menu du jour : une moissonneuse batteuse, des nains et une gamine prête à en démordre. Avec, dans les rôles principaux : Donald Reignoux, Pierre Lacombe, Audrey Pirault & Mathilde Cerf. Et dans les rôles secondaires (par ordre d'apparition) : Aurélien Portehaut, Jean-François Vlérick, Frédéric Courraud, Jacques Chambon, Amaury Jansens, Jean-Luc Couchard, Aliette Dussine.

Before Bernard Bailyn published The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution in 1967, it was generally believed that the Revolution was driven both by social conflict between colonial settlers and the ruling British government, and by differences between classes in American society. Bailyn had a different view. He said that it was radical ideas that fired the American Revolution, and that the Revolution was above all else an ideological, constitutional, and political struggle.

Quoi qu'en disent les pragmatiques à outrance, les utilitaires, ce que l'Homme cherche tout le long de sa vie, ce qu'il poursuit plus que le pain et tout le bien-être matériel, c'est le savoir. L'essence même de notre vie est de tendre non pas à être mieux, mais à être plus. Or, un instinct plus fort que toutes les remontrances des sceptiques et des faux sages nous en avertit : pour être plus, il faut d'abord que nous sachions plus.

A collection of classic erotic poetry including "The Kiss", "A Woman Waits for Me", and "Between Your Sheets".

The Klondike gold rush, which occurred between 1896 and 1899, was one of the strangest outbreaks of "gold fever" ever to take place. With news of California's rush still fresh in their minds, thousands of men with get-rich-quick dreams hurried to stake out claims in the Yukon. But they did not count on the murderous weather...or the severe mountain passes that protected the gold.

Lucien Comte de Chacarasse genießt das Leben an der Côte d'Azur in vollen Zügen: azurblaues Wasser, provenzalische Köstlichkeiten und die Leichtigkeit des Sommers. Doch dann überbringt seine Onkel Edmond einen neuen Mordauftrag. Das Opfer, ein schwerreicher Argentinier, lebt auf Sardinien. Während er sein Opfer ausspioniert, hat er eine geniale Idee: Er inszeniert eine Entführung – und geht im letzten Moment dazwischen. Zurück im südfranzösischen Nizza gerät Lucien dann von allen Seiten in die Schusslinie.

It’s no secret that writers often used their books, poems, and plays to impart observations, thoughts, and reflections. This was also the case for the literature of the 17th century which followed France’s pioneering status in politics and culture. "500 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 17th Century" offers a fascinating snapshot of that changing society, seen through the eyes of some of the best writers of the era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in French literature.

Although Montaigne’s writing resists easy analysis, Montaigne includes seven essays before he even explicitly states the purpose of the Essays. Manent finds in it a subtle unity, and demonstrates both the philosophical depth of Montaigne’s reflections and the distinctive and even radical character of his central ideas.

These are just some words used to describe the reality of dating after divorce. Like all major life changes, going through a divorce can be a very stressful time. No matter how long you were married, the act of parting from the person in life you may have been closest to can be jarring, challenging, and heartbreaking. The emotional exhaustion, the fear of failure, and that nagging feeling that maybe you're just meant to be alone can all make dating seem like a chore or something you don't want to do.

Dès leur parution en 1782, "Les liaisons dangereuses" connaissent un engouement, une vogue qui ne se dément pas. Bonheur des mots, passion d'une intrigue conduite comme un drame classique, "Les liaisons" conduisent dans les méandres du cœur humain, pétri d'amour et de vanité, mais aussi au sein d'une société marquée du double sceau de la frivolité et de la destruction.