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In the late 1860s, the Oregon Trail was said to have a grave every mile, its two-thousand-mile stretch wrought with hardship and danger. But in 1840, no wagons had yet made the treacherous journey to the Columbia River.

Booker T. Washington’s 1901 autobiography can be read as a redemption story echoing many similar voices of its time. Starting from the humiliation he experienced as a slave, he ponders the meaning of identity in a situation that seeks to dehumanize. He furthers his story by expanding on his difficulties in obtaining an education and the need for change in our minds as well as societal structures.

In September of 1892, Oscar Wilde and his family retreated to the idyllic Norfolk countryside for a holiday. His wife, Constance, has every reason to be happy: two beautiful sons, a stellar reputation as an advocate for progressive causes, and a delightfully charming and affectionate husband and father, who is perhaps the most famous man in England. But as an assortment of houseguests arrive, including an aristocratic young wannabe poet named Lord Alfred Douglas, Constance gradually—and then all at once—comes to see that her husband's heart is elsewhere.

Socke, Löffel und Wolle sind schrecklich aufgeregt, weil sie ganz alleine Suppe kochen dürfen. Doch als Frau Dachs Hase Löffel zum Chefkoch ernennt, ist der kleine Rabe empört. Es ist doch wohl klar, dass er hier der Überallesoberküchenchef sein müsste. Aber er darf nur die Zutaten zusammensuchen. Und so landen Limo, bergeweise Zucker und eine mysteriöse Zauberblume im Suppentopf.

Embark on a profound journey into the hidden depths of astrology with Beyond Astrology: Esoteric Insights Into The Zodiac. This enlightening book transcends the daily horoscopes and personality stereotypes, inviting you to explore the zodiac as a pathway to self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Perfect for seekers of cosmic wisdom, individuals craving deeper self-awareness, and those inspired by life's deeper meanings, Beyond Astrology reveals each of the twelve zodiac signs as guiding archetypes that illuminate your journey toward wholeness.

Seit Jahren versucht die erfolgreiche True-Crime-Podcasterin Jula Ansorge die Wahrheit über das Schicksal ihres unter mysteriösen Umständen verschwundenen Bruders herauszubekommen. Moritz wurde von der Polizei erst eines abscheulichen Verbrechens beschuldigt und später von den Behörden für tot erklärt. Matthias Hegel, der berühmte forensische Phonetiker, behauptet Beweise zu haben, dass Moritz noch lebt. Doch der ebenso zwielichtige wie skrupellose Experte, der nur eine Stimmprobe braucht, um die Psyche eines Täters zu analysieren, hat Jula schon oft belogen und manipuliert.

Now, in Managing Corporate Lifecycles - The Complete Edition, he brings listeners up-to-date on his theory and practice by combining the content of Managing Corporate Lifecycles: Volumes I and II in one convenient download. This audiobook guides your company to prime with speed and efficiency, covering the different stages of a company lifecycle such as courtship, infancy, the wild go-go years, and adolescence.

Was soll man tun, wenn sich die ganze Welt gegen einen verschworen hat? Aufgeben, in irgendein Loch kriechen und die Feinde anbetteln, das eigene Leben zu verschonen? So offensichtlich die Antwort auf diese Frage auch sein mag - schon manch Erwachsener war an den Klippen zerschellt, die der zwölfjährige Tailyn Vlashich jetzt zu erklimmen hatte. Vor ihm lag ein geheimes Labor, das einst den Ancients gehörte, während an seinen Fersen eine ganze Horde hing, die von seinem Erzfeind angeführt wurde.

The first hundred years of the American Mafia's existence would come to be seen as a golden age. From small-town Sicily to glittering Las Vegas, the mob had carefully expanded and consolidated their power until their influence touched almost every aspect of American society. But in the 1960s, everything changed. In CLASH OF TITANS, the second volume of former Mafia associate Louis Ferrante's groundbreaking Borgata trilogy, we discover for the first time the true scale of the conflicts that rocked the organisation between 1960 and 1985.

Leonard Denis gives you the tools you will need to unlock the awesome powers of your subconscious mind. You can improve your relationships, your finances, your physical well-being. Once you learn how to use this unbelievably powerful force there is nothing you will not be able to accomplish.

I had heard of crystal healing all of my life but I assumed that it was quackery. A friend, who was a believer, asked me to take a look and find the scientific basis of crystal healing. My career has been in aerospace engineering so he thought I could surely find the scientific basis for something in which he so strongly believed. I found the possible scientific basis for crystal healing and I describe my research and finding in a step-by-step fashion in this book.

Laila and her husband, James, arrive for a week's holiday in the Maldives, much in need of a fresh start. While James spends his time exploring the island, Laila relaxes by the pool and finds herself drawn to the seemingly perfect family who arrived on the same flight as them. Emilia is on holiday with her husband and 12-year-old twin boys. She has no idea who Laila is or that she has been watching her family since they arrived. Emilia is enjoying her holiday far too much to worry about anyone else. But five days later Emilia's world is blown apart by a horrifying accident.

Brendan Behan is widely remembered as a hard-drinking, wise-cracking writer who turned up roaring drunk for interviews and cared little for authority. But he was more than just a hell-raising celebrity. His wit, expressive use of language and understanding of human nature made his writing famous around the world, and his masterpieces The Quare Fellow, Borstal Boy and The Hostage rank among the greatest works of 20th century Irish literature. Dramatisations of all three appear here, alongside a short interview with Behan himself and a fascinating biographical programme celebrating his genius.

There are no shortcuts to personal and professional success. Take the Stairs is a step by step guide to personal and organizational success by developing and improving your character.

Sous le regard émerveillé de leur fils, ils dansent sur "Mr. Bojangles" de Nina Simone. Leur amour est magique, vertigineux, une fête perpétuelle. Chez eux, il n'y a de place que pour le plaisir, la fantaisie et les amis. Celle qui donne le ton, qui mène le bal, c'est la mère, feu follet imprévisible et extravagant. C'est elle qui a adopté le quatrième membre de la famille, Mademoiselle Superfétatoire, un grand oiseau exotique qui déambule dans l'appartement.

"Du côté de chez Swann" et "Le temps retrouvé", au commencement et à la fin de l'œuvre, sont deux arches, parallèles dans leur construction et leur projet, sur lesquelles s'appuie l'immense cathédrale de "La recherche". Ce sont ces deux textes qui définissent le mieux ce qu'est l'ouvrage, l'histoire d'une vocation, la découverte du salut par l'écriture.

Zach Connors is a man content spending his life in the wilds of the Rockies. However, in a land with no law, he must fight renegade white men, hostile Indians, and the wilderness itself to survive. He forges a home in which to raise his family, but to keep them safe, it will take more than the might of his guns or the strength of his will. It will take the power of an ancient Medicine Wheel.

Es sind dunkle Zeiten für Tailyn Vlashich, den zwölfjährigen Alchemisten. Er ist aus dem Reich verbannt worden, die Akademie hat ihn im Hauruckverfahren herausgeschmissen und ein ruchloser Killer ist auf ihn gehetzt worden. Man hat ihn nach ganz unten, auf Level 1, zurückgesetzt. Aber während nicht viele Erwachsene fähig gewesen wären, mit all diesen Problemen klarzukommen, ist Tailyn aus einem anderen Holz geschnitzt. Und er hat Hilfe: zwei Mentoren, seine Freundin und einen Freund.

If you are experiencing pain…whether it is physical or emotional, a few minutes of meditation and relaxation can do wonders to your mind and body. Whether you are experiencing pain chronically or just this time…it may feel quite crippling to you, and you may find it difficult to focus your attention anywhere than your pain. However, the attention that you may give to the pain and the sensations it causes you to feel may intensify feelings of discomfort and ache. For that reason, I invite you to relax today and consider the mind-body connection.

De nieuwe grote roman van Benedict Wells, het boek dat hij schreef na de bestseller "Het einde van de eenzaamheid". Missouri, 1985. De moeder van de vijftienjarige Sam is ziek, zijn werkloze vader weet zich geen raad en sluit zich voor iedereen af. In een poging zijn ongelukkige thuissituatie te ontvluchten neemt Sam een vakantiebaantje in een oude bioscoop. Voor de duur van een magische zomer wordt alles op zijn kop gezet. Hij maakt vrienden, hij wordt verliefd op de mooie Kirstie en ontdekt geheimen over zijn woonplaats.