Résultats de "Hugh" dans Toutes les catégories

On peut avoir un caractère de chien, un sens de la répartie assassin, mais rester, même malgré soi, un mec bien. Hugh Laurie, formidable interprète du Dr. House, a largement su le prouver sur le petit écran, il récidive avec ce thriller palpitant dont le héros, Thomas Lang est un ancien militaire d'élite qui, hormis sa Kawasaki ZZR 1100, n'a pas grand-chose à perdre.

With skills specifically designed for intelligence operations, Chase Hughes releases yet another groundbreaking audiobook. In Six Minute X-Ray, you’ll learn the most powerful people-reading system in the world. Chase exposes and unpacks simple techniques that come together to allow you to see beyond the mask that anyone is wearing. In less than six minutes, you’ll know more about the hidden side of the person you’re speaking to than their own friends and family - no joke.

In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. In the same year, the CBS network re-aired a program about the effects of propranolol on sufferers of extreme trauma. A simple pill, it had been discovered, could wipe out the memory of any traumatic event. At almost the same moment in humanity’s broad history, mankind discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened.

Dans un futur postapocalyptique indéterminé, une communauté d'hommes et de femmes a organisé sa survie dans un silo souterrain géant. Du monde extérieur, devenu hostile, personne ne sait rien, sinon que l'atmosphère y est désormais irrespirable. Les images de mauvaise qualité relayées par d'antiques caméras, montrant un paysage de ruines et de dévastation balayé de vents violents et de noirs nuages, ne semblent laisser aucune place à l'illusion. Pourtant, certains continuent d'espérer. Ces individus, dont l'optimisme pourrait s'avérer contagieux, représentent un danger potentiel.

Dans un futur postapocalyptique indéterminé, une communauté d’hommes et de femmes a organisé sa survie dans un silo souterrain géant. Du monde extérieur, devenu hostile, personne ne sait rien, sinon que l’atmosphère y est désormais irrespirable. Les images de mauvaise qualité relayées par d’antiques caméras, montrant un paysage de ruines et de dévastation balayé de vents violents et de noirs nuages, ne semblent laisser aucune place à l’illusion. Pourtant, certains continuent d’espérer. Ces individus, dont l’optimisme pourrait s’avérer contagieux, représentent un danger potentiel.

Juliette, now mayor of Silo 18, doesn’t trust Silo 1, especially its leader, Donald. But in the world of the Silos, there is no black and white—everything is shades of gray. Donald may not be the monster Juliette thinks he is, and may in fact be key to humanity’s continued survival. But can they work together long enough to succeed?

The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside.

Donald a pris la place de Thurman. Juliette, quant à elle, est maire du silo 18, et compte en découdre avec les dirigeants du silo 1. Le compte à rebours commence. Donald parviendra-t-il à déjouer la logique macabre du silo 1 ? Juliette réussira-t-elle à s’échapper du silo 18 ? La vie sur Terre pourra-t-elle reprendre, ou s’agit-il d’un ultime leurre ? Avec "Silo Générations", Hugh Howey apporte la touche finale à un cycle déjà culte.

En 2049, le monde est encore tel que nous le connaissons, mais le temps est compté. Seuls quelques potentats savent ce que l’avenir réserve... Deuxième volet, en forme de prequel, de la trilogie culte Silo, qui confère à l’univers imaginé par Hugh Howey une ampleur et une complexité saisissantes.

Un groupe de cinq cents personnes a été envoyé dans l'espace pour coloniser une autre planète. Dans un état de semi-conscience, elles suivent une éducation qui leur est dispensée par une intelligence artificielle. À trente ans, elles seront parfaitement formées pour appréhender leur nouveau monde. Mais après quinze ans seulement, une explosion à bord du vaisseau tue la majorité d'entre elles et détruit la plus grande partie de leurs vivres. Pire, les soixante jeunes rescapés qui se réveillent ne possèdent encore que les connaissances les moins utiles à leur survie.

In Thirty Years A Slave, Louis Hughes recounts his harrowing experience as a slave born near Charlottesville, Virginia, to a white father and a black enslaved mother. Serving primarily as a house servant, Hughes gained unique insight into the inner workings of the McGee cotton plantation and the McGee mansion in Tennessee. His vivid and poignant descriptions reveal the harsh realities faced by countless slaves who endured suffering and brutal punishments at the hands of Boss and his cruelly erratic wife. Through his narrative, Hughes not only sheds light on the dehumanizing effects of slavery ...

Rhys Hughes’ unique observational, aphoristic humour abounds in this collection of artfully crafted, extremely short stories. A perennial master of invention, Hughes explores our perceptions of humanity, mining truths beneath the clutter of culture with incisive wordplay and trademark wit.

For many years, Dr. Samuel Johnson encouraged me to keep a little book where I could jot down anecdotes, observations, unpublished verses, and everything that captured my attention. Now, Mr. Thrale has gifted me a beautifully titled Repository, Thraliana. I am determined to fill it with a delightful mix of thoughts, both old and new. Join us as we delve into the intimate reflections of a remarkable woman, from 1776 to 1809, who was not only a devoted hostess to Dr. Johnson but also a cherished friend to many. Selections from her life, curated and commented on by Charles Hughes. - Summary by ...

This podcast is a presentation of Hugh Prather’s Talks on "A Course in Miracles" given during the early 1980s in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is best to listen to the podcasts from the oldest to the newest as they build on one another over the three years that they were presented. There is a companion Facebook discussion group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/183976505740886) and a church website (https://dispensablechurch.wordpress.com/).

Rediscover the children’s literature classic with three novels from the beloved series: The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The Story of Doctor Dolittle, and Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office!

Die Erde ist unbewohnbar geworden, seit Generationen leben die Menschen in unterirdischen Silos. Was aber, wenn die Verwüstung der Erde nur eine Lüge ist? Als Sheriff Holston sich nach dem Tod seiner Frau entschließt, den Silo zu verlassen, ist das der dramatische Beginn einer neuen Zeitrechnung.

Anna and Tom, an expat couple, have fashioned a dream life for themselves in Berlin. They are young digital "creatives" exploring the excitements of the city, freelancers without too many constraints, who spend their free time cultivating house plants and their images online. At first, they reasonably deduce that they've turned their passion for aesthetics into a viable, even enviable career, but the years go by, and Anna and Tom grow bored.

During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. This is the story of a preacher's kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship - six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. This book is full of revelations.

The Ellipsis Manual is the kind of book that used to be locked away deep in a vault underground, far away from the prying eyes of those who could misuse its power.