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Un livre culte, best-seller mondial, qui inspira l'un des plus grands films de Clint Eastwood. Francesca Johnson, fermière de l'Iowa, était seule cette semaine-là ; son mari et ses enfants s'étaient rendus en ville pour la foire agricole. Sa rencontre avec Robert Kincaid, écrivain-reporter qui photographiait les ponts du comté de Madison, eut lieu au cours de l'été 1965. Dès leur premier regard, ils surent qu'ils étaient faits l'un pour l'autre de toute éternité.

Corrupted powers gather around the ancient mountaintop fortress of Middenheim, the City of the White Wolf. Danger has arisen, not at the embattled borders of the Empire, but at the beating heart itself. Only the noble Templar Knights of Ulric can drive out the darkness, but they will need unlikely help to do it. A lowly thief, a devout servant of Morr, and the Hammers of Ulric gather to defend the city. For if Middenheim falls, the Empire falls with it.

The legendary love story and the major motion picture starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. This is the story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for fulfillment of a girlhood dream. It shows readers what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.

40 per cent of self-made millionaires are dyslexic.Dyslexia does not equal stupidity. For many, it’s a superpower. Think Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Steven Spielberg and Sir Richard Branson. The Dyslexic Edge challenges the narrative that views dyslexia as a deficit or impediment to success, presenting compelling research to demonstrate quite the opposite. By delving into the lives and experiences of some of the best-known dyslexic minds worldwide, Jamie Waller and Dr Helen Taylor highlight the distinct advantage that dyslexic thinking brings.

Robert Kincaid, 52, hat als Fotograf die ganze Welt bereist. Als er im Auftrag des "National Geographic" durch Iowa streift, um alte Brücken zu fotografieren, trifft er auf die aus Italien stammende Francesca, die mit ihrem Mann und zwei halbwüchsigen Kindern auf einer abgelegenen Farm lebt. Francesca wähnt sich glücklich verheiratet, doch die Begegnung mit dem Fotografen weckt vergessene Sehnsüchte in ihr. Leidenschaftlich verlieben sich die beiden ineinander, aber ihnen bleiben nur vier Tage, um diese besondere Liebe zu leben.

The last forty years have seen nothing short of a revolution in the world of tabletop games. No longer synonymous with family arguments over a game of Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, board games and the once niche hobby of tabletop gaming have moved into the mainstream over the last four decades, with modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne becoming established household names. In this informative and entertaining volume, this revolution in tabletop gaming is revealed and reviewed by one of the most knowledgeable commentators there is.

Francesca Johnson lever ett lugnt liv på en farm i Madison County tillsammans med sin familj. Känslorna för maken är inte lika starka som en gång i tiden och i hemlighet drömmer hon om en annan tillvaro, långt bort från rutinerna och tristessen på gården. En het augustidag när hon är ensam hemma kör en gammal dammig skåpbil upp framför huset och ut stiger fotografen Robert Kincaid. Han frågar om vägen till de berömda övertäckta broarna som ska finnas i närheten och Francesca erbjuder sig att hjälpa honom.

The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards are like the Oscars of the tabletop. Acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis investigates the winners and losers of each year’s contest to track the incredible explosion in amazing new board games. From modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Dixit to once-lauded games that have now been forgotten (not to mention several popular hits that somehow missed a nomination), this is a comprehensive yet hugely enjoyable study of the best board games ever made, penned by one of the most knowledgeable commentators on the hobby.

Uncover the extraordinary in everyday people. Join me on a captivating journey as we explore the remarkable lives of seemingly ordinary individuals. Discover their driving forces, passions, and what makes them tick. From mental health battles to overcoming grief, imposter syndrome, and more, we'll tackle the hurdles they've conquered. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and moved by these incredible stories and celebrate resilience, strength, and the boundless potential within all of us.

Unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders and other interesting people from in or around Derby. Discussing their journey so far, the highlights and challenges as well as insight and tips.

Incredible Science Fiction collates a collection of some of the very best science fiction stories published in the ‘50s in one volume. All these stories (with the exception of "The Goldfish") are now in the public domain and were original published in Worlds of IF Science Fiction magazine. This is a lovingly curated collection of some of the very best stories published in the ’50s. This collection includes the Hugo Award-nominated “Rat in the Skull” by Rog Phillips. It also includes an original story by the curator and editor of this collection: Andrew Gibson.

In this revealing new book, Jamie Waller, entrepreneur and self-made multi-millionaire, shows how you don’t need to come up with some amazing new invention or app or raise millions to be a business success. What you need is hard work and determination - and you need to be looking for a business idea that is pretty unsexy if you really want to make it big.

The Great Tome series continues with The Great Tome of Darkest Horrors and Unspeakable Evils. This volume features 11 tales revolving around monsters, evil aliens, and otherworldly entities.

With over 10 million copies sold, bestselling author Robert James Waller returns with the haunting, evocative story of a small town, a beautiful and mysterious woman, and the man forever changed by both. The wild places are where no one is looking anymore. Out there on the high plains, among the...

With over 10 million copies sold, bestselling author Robert James Waller returns with the haunting, evocative story of a small town, a beautiful and mysterious woman, and the man forever changed by both. The wild places are where no one is looking anymore. Out there on the high plains, among the...

What happens when we die? What is heaven really like? When we arrive, will we know people? What role do angels play in our lives? Can the amazing experiences of everyday people reveal insights into life “on the other side”? Trusted pastor Jim Garlow and experienced journalist Keith Wall believe they can.

The steady tick of an aged Regulator wall clock and the squeak of an overhead fan turning slowly are soft but insistent, counting down the night, while the high desert thrums like a half-remembered Victrola song. The sounds are below the consciousness of Winchell Dear, an old-time gambler, a Texas poker player on the southern circuit, as he waits for something...something vague that his life of chance tells him is evil and moving his way.

Is God still doing miracles today? Absolutely! These real-life, credible stories of miraculous experiences, gathered by the authors of Miracles Are for Real, reveal that God is still very active in the world. Each gripping story is sure to encourage and inspire, offering hope and a sense of wonder. When Steve rolled his car, he should have been killed. Why didn’t he die that day? Caleb and Penny moved to a poor part of town to serve their community. But when one group of neighbors makes and sells drugs, will God’s angels protect them?