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The Desert by John Charles Van Dyke, published in 1901, paints a vivid and poetic portrait of the breathtaking landscapes of the American Southwest. With words that resonate with beauty, Van Dyke declares, What land can equal the desert with its wide plains, its grim mountains, and its expansive canopy of sky! As a cultured art historian, he finds sublimity in the deserts lonely desolation, challenging the perception of previous generations that saw it merely as a wasteland. His conservationist perspective feels remarkably modern, as he asserts, The deserts should never be reclaimed; they are ...

Retrouvez le roman épistolaire de Montesquieu, un classique au programme de l'oral du bac de français 2021. Quoi de plus divertissant qu'un étranger perdu dans un pays inconnu ? Aux yeux du Persan Usbek, nos manières, nos passions, nos mœurs paraissent un carnaval de bizarreries et de conventions absurdes. Loin d'Ispahan, de son harem et de ses sultanes, la France et Paris lui semblent incompréhensibles. Pour décrire cette nation "civilisée", il entreprend une chronique étincelante d'esprit, de fausse naïveté et de hardiesse.

This is the fifth installment of the Aquarian Queries series. Across cultures and centuries, a select few beings have walked the earth as embodiments of divine presence—guiding humanity not through force, but through love, wisdom, and awakened consciousness. Avatars and Ascended Masters is a powerful spiritual journey into the lives and teachings of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders, divine messengers, and enlightened beings. From Krishna to Christ, Buddha to Muhammad, Guru Nanak to Laozi—this book explores how these extraordinary souls shaped the spiritual destiny of humankind.

When the battlefield’s roar fell silent, the fiercest fight was yet to come… Charles Quinn thought his war ended when he left the Mekong Delta. But returning home to a quiet suburban street only amplified the ghosts of his past and plunged him into a battle with addiction that threatened to destroy everything he’d fought for. Haunted by the memory of fallen comrades—especially his best friend, Tyler—Charles finds an unexpected lifeline in an unlikely ally: Boston, a scrappy terrier owned by a fellow recruit, whose unwavering loyalty reminds him that no one faces the darkness alone.

Charles Fort’s classic of the paranormal is a definitive narration by esoteric scholar Mitch Horowitz.

In Money Disorder, Charlie O. Ukwu challenges the belief that financial struggle, inequality, and dependency are solved by more money. Through real-life observations and a compelling narrative lens, he argues that when money arrives before readiness, it often deepens the very problems it is meant to fix.

Many soldiers enlisted from bustling urban environments have spent their lives under the glow of street lamps, making the darkness of the battlefield daunting. Initially, these men may feel disoriented, startled by shadows and clumsy on even ground, overwhelmed by nerves. However, with careful, personalized training, they can learn to move confidently together in complete darkness. Once they build this confidence, further instruction becomes a much simpler task.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For the first time, Charlie Sheen, the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League, and Two and a Half Men, writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir. “We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former.”...

Twenty Ninja Sales Secrets for growing a successful book of business. Through proven interactions - when exposing new and existing customers to your products and services - this guide provides you with the skills and techniques that sales professionals use. These skillful techniques will help you to build a committed clientele who will consistently call you FIRST for solutions. I provide sample situations - and offer sales secret alternatives to the traditional conversations - that will explode your business.

Among the many cities of the ancient world, Rome and Athens may come to mind first, but Babylon in the land of Mesopotamia was already an ancient, venerated city when others were still inconsequential settlements. Ancient Babylon was home to great dynasties that produced some of the world’s most influential leaders and was also the seat of culture in ancient Mesopotamia and where historians made amazing scientific advances that would not be eclipsed for several centuries. An examination of ancient Babylon demonstrates that it was truly the first great city in the ancient world.

Dans ce Cabinet des Fées, le merveilleux français déploie ses fastes: un recueil de contes classiques signés Gérard, Leprince de Beaumont et Perrault. Entre palais ensorcelés, forêts profondes et épreuves secrètes, s’entrelacent magie, morale et destin. Ici, l’esprit l’emporte sur la force, la vertu se révèle à l’épreuve, et chaque enchantement recèle une leçon. La prose vive et délicate de l’époque confère à ces récits une grâce intemporelle.

Experience Charles Dickens’s timeless holiday classic in a powerful new audiobook adaptation, performed by Tony-nominated actor Jefferson Mays. Renowned for his acclaimed one-man stage production of A Christmas Carol in New York and at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, Mays brings every character vividly to life in this masterful solo performance—a moving and unforgettable celebration of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

Nicole Cutty and Megan McDonald are both high school seniors in the small town of Emerson Bay, North Carolina. When they disappear from a beach party one warm summer night, police launch a massive search. No clues are found, and hope is almost lost until Megan miraculously surfaces after escaping from a bunker deep in the woods. A year later the best-selling account of her ordeal has turned Megan from local hero to national celebrity.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Rhind-Tutt, star of Green Wing, also known for his roles in The Madness of King George and Tomb Raider. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Richard Maxwell. After eighteen years as a political prisoner in...

Petites arnaques, embrouilles et lutte des classes... La fresque irrésistible du Harlem des années 1960. Époux aimant, père de famille attentionné et fils d'un homme de main lié à la pègre locale, Ray Carney, vendeur de meubles et d'électroménager à New York sur la 125e Rue, « n'est pas un voyou, tout juste un peu filou ».

Henry, brillant ingénieur, est parvenu à créer une intelligence artificielle plus développée qu'aucune autre, qu'il a nommée W1LL1AM. Il remarque en effet que la machine nourrit quelques ressentiments envers le genre humain. Lorsqu'un couple d'amis vient rendre visite à Lily et Henry, W1LL1AM prend le contrôle de la maison ultra-connectée. Et l'enfer commence.

The ancient Babylonians were the first people to discover the universal laws of prosperity. In The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason reveals their secrets for creating, growing, and retaining wealth. Through these entertaining tales of merchants, tradesmen, and herdsmen, you'll learn how to save more out what you earn, get out of debt, put your money to work, attract good luck, choose wise investments, and safeguard a lasting fortune.

Pour s'endormir ou éveiller son imagination, pour développer son attention, inspirer ou partager, ces dix plus belles histoires pour les enfants sont un accompagnement incontournable. Les parents y retrouveront les contes qui ont nourri leur enfance, lus par Fabienne Prost, et découvriront avec plaisir des pièces plus rares, pour rassembler toute la famille autour des meilleures histoires de la littérature.

"Il gatto con gli stivali" è una fiaba popolare europea. La storia racconta che un vecchio povero mugnaio lasciò in eredità al primo figlio un mulino, al secondo un asino e al più piccolo un gatto. Quest'ultimo era triste non sapendo che farsene del gatto per il fatto di essere molto povero, ma il gatto gli disse: "Fidati di me, portami un cappello, un paio di stivali e un sacco e farò di te un uomo ricco".

In this, perhaps Dickens' most profound and personal novel, we are invited to share in the sentimental education of Pip, the poor boy from the village forge who risks losing himself in snobbery and selfishness when he mysteriously inherits a fortune. The story moves from the bleak Kentish marshes of Pip's childhood to a thrilling climax that mingles tragedy and triumph.