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Howard Gordon—the longtime executive producer of the hit TV series 24—makes his fiction debut with a tale of political intrigue and international terrorism. Gideon Davis has just 48 hours to bring his rogue agent brother in—before a twisted global conspiracy turns deadly. GIDEON DAVIS...

In his first book since What Went Wrong? Bernard Lewis examines the historical roots of the resentments that dominate the Islamic world today and that are increasingly being expressed in acts of terrorism. He looks at the theological origins of political Islam and takes us through the rise of...

Over two millennia after its compilation, the Politics still offers much to consider with regards to political science. Aristotle's succinct and thoughtful analysis is based on his study of over 150 city constitutions and covers the gamut of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best, ideally as well as for particular circumstances, and how they may be maintained.

From West Africa to Windsor Castle, The Other Princess is a vivid imagining of the life of Queen Victoria's Black goddaughter, shining a light on a woman searching for home, love and identity.

When the extortionist targets his victims, they either pay or suffer the consequences. And the consequences can be fatal! All he wants is one per cent of your cash: is that too much to risk your life for?

Offering a new lens on leadership and living, this research-based guide shows how to design experiences that can touch hearts, provoke minds, and change lives in powerful ways.

The City of Qushmarrah is uneasy under the rule of the Herodians - short, balding men whose armies would never have conquered the city had not the great and evil wizard Narkar been killed and sealed in his citadel; had not the savage nomad Datars turned coat and sided with the invaders; had not some traitor opened the fortress to them.

In Chicken Soup for the Soul of America, everyday heroes are celebrated. Heroes have always been in our midst, but the recent terrorist attacks on American soil have revealed many more heroes who have given their lives, love, time and strength to those in great need. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 events, Americans have found courage and inspiration from so many heroes, and this book pays tribute to them all, as well as those who appear every day in our lives.

Propelled into society by his ever-hopeful father, Frank is introduced to a variety of professions in order to make his fortune. Not industrious by nature, however, Frank finds working life a challenge, and by his 25th birthday, he has failed medicine, portrait-painting, caricaturing, and even forgery. Disenchanted with life, he despairs of ever finding something to commit to — until he meets Alicia Dulcifer and her inexplicably wealthy father.

Les Misérables est un roman monumental de Victor Hugo qui plonge le lecteur au cœur de la France du XIXe siècle. À travers le destin de Jean Valjean, ancien forçat en quête de rédemption, et la poursuite inlassable de l'inspecteur Javert, l'œuvre explore avec intensité les thèmes de la justice, de l'amour et de la révolte sociale. Ce chef-d'œuvre dépeint un panorama saisissant des inégalités et des souffrances de son époque, tout en offrant une réflexion profonde sur la condition humaine et la lutte pour la dignité.

England, 1647. Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army has routed the Royalists, and the king, having fled to Scotland, has been ransomed, sent back across the border and imprisoned. It seems the war is over, but there is trouble ahead. Parliament wants to disband the army and install its own militia - an act that looks, to Cromwell's loyal soldiers, like outright betrayal.

Avec 2,9 millions de lecteurs, J'aime lire est le magazine jeunesse le plus lu en France! Ses courts romans écrits et imaginés spécialement pour les enfants de 7 à 10 ans nourrissent leur imaginaire tout en les faisant entrer dans le monde enchanté de la littérature de jeunesse. Découvrez ou redécouvrez ces histoires contées et enrichies sous forme audio. Depuis plus de 40 ans, les enfants aiment lire les histoires de J'aime lire: ils vont adorer les écouter.

Histoire du célèbre château en deux parties :
1- Le choix du site et la construction du château
2- La vie au château et le parc

Elsa est une enfant solitaire et sa seule amie est sa grand-mère. Mais un jour, la vieille dame meurt : la petite fille fera son deuil en allant transmettre des lettres que sa grand-mère avait écrites pour de nombreux destinataires : lettres d'excuses, de regret et d'amour. Elle comprend petit à petit que les contes qu'elle lui racontait s'inspiraient de personnages bien réels.

Ruler of the Sky brings to life a time of often unendurable hardship and epic grandeur. From the windswept plains of Mongolia to the opulence and sophistication of the Chinese court, this is an unforgettable story. Set amid the barbaric splendor of the Mongol hordes, Ruler of the Sky tells how a twelfth-century warrior forged one of the greatest and most terrifying armies the world had ever seen, and conquered the world from Peking to Persia.

Une bonne technique de conduite d'entretien permet de se montrer convaincant et sûr de soi et de maîtriser chaque situation d'entretien avec aisance - pour le succès privé et professionnel. Vous arrive-t-il souvent, au cours d'une conversation, de ne pas savoir quoi dire et de vous retrouver dans un silence gênant ? Ce n'est souvent qu'après une joute verbale que vous pensez à ce que vous auriez pu rétorquer ? Souhaitez-vous mieux convaincre votre interlocuteur de votre opinion et de vous-même ? Alors vous avez enfin trouvé le bon livre !

Votre enfant présente une sensibilité particulière aux bruits, aux odeurs ou aux émotions ? Soupçonnez-vous qu'il pourrait être plus sensible que les autres enfants de son âge ou avez-vous déjà constaté une telle ultrasensibilité ? Et maintenant vous vous demandez comment organiser sa vie dans un monde plein de stimuli de manière à ce qu'il puisse développer sa particularité le plus positivement et le plus sainement possible ? Alors, ce guide vous permettra de découvrir avec sensibilité l'esprit exceptionnel de votre enfant.

Janitor Ramsay works at Worthing Court, a once-prestigious block of Edwardian flats in Bloomsbury that has seen better days. He takes pride in keeping the place spick and span, but flirty, feisty Elsie is always distracting him from his duties – and getting him into trouble. While he’s a stickler for the rules, she delights in breaking them, and while he respects authority, she refuses to know her place. In these eight episodes, the odd couple join forces to deal with an MP stuck in a lift, and Elsie takes advantage when she’s given a storeroom and borrows a flat.

The time traveler first steps out of his magnificent time-transport machine in the year 802,700. He finds Earth populated by a race of slender pacifists and decides to study this lush land of flower people before returning to his own age. These pacifists, he discovers, have built their wealth on the backs of a slave class forced to live below ground. As the conflict between them surfaces, the time traveler finds that his only means of escape, his time machine, has been stolen.

Y a-t-il des êtres humains ailleurs que dans notre galaxie ? C'est la question que se posent les passagers d'un vaisseau spatial survolant une planète proche de Bételgeuse : on y aperçoit des villes, des routes curieusement semblables à celles de notre Terre. Après s'y être posés, les trois hommes découvrent que la planète est habitée par des singes. Ceux-ci vont les capturer et se livrer sur eux à des expériences. Il faudra, devant les singes, faire la preuve de son humanité.