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À l'instar de Phèdre, la langue de Racine atteint des sommets dans Bérénice (cf. Acte IV, scène 5) - Le dénouement, sans mort ni violence, est extrêmement pathétique.

In this coming-of-age memoir about a privileged, protected childhood in the exotic milieu of 1950’s Egypt, author Jean Naggar describes a magical time that seemed as if it would never end. But Egypt’s nationalizing of the Suez Canal would set in motion events that would change her life forever. An enchanted existence suddenly ended by international hostilities, her family is quickly scattered far and wide, and Naggar is eventually swept into adulthood and the challenge of new horizons in America.

Dans ce nouveau livre audio, Ludovic Leroux nous aide à explorer en quoi bien comprendre le fonctionnement de notre nerf vague peut nous aider à gagner en lucidité dans notre vie et dans nos choix. Il nous invite à travailler spécifiquement sur tous ces pans de notre vie où nous avons souvent souffert par le passé, sans être en mesure d'y apporter une réponse efficace. Si nous avons subi ces expériences sans avoir la possibilité de revenir rapidement en sécurité, alors, ne sachant pas y répondre, nous les enregistrons comme étant des souffrances à éviter.

In Ard, der Hauptstadt des Reichs der Machtmenschen, laufen alle Fäden, die im vorangegangenen Band geknüpft wurden, zusammen. Eine Revolution ist ausgebrochen, durch die sich Palang der "Panther" – der älteste Sohn des Scheiks der Tschoban – der Alleinherrschaft bemächtigen will. Derweil gehen auch in der ‚Stadt der Toten‘, die lebendiger ist, als ihr Name vermuten lässt, höchst wichtige Dinge vor sich. In den Vorgebirgen Dschinnistans endlich fällt die Entscheidung, die allen Frieden bringen und den Weg zum Reich der "Edelmenschen" weisen soll.

Alysha Forrest is looking forward to her assignment as the Songlance's newest lieutenant, particularly when it gets her placed as the liaison to the ship's water environment crewmembers. Interfacing with the mermaid-like Naysha and the alien Platies who serve as the ship's navigators is an exhilarating experience, and all the other officers on the crew are eager to welcome her into the fold...all of them, except one. The disaster at the leadership retreat is nothing to the one they have to handle now. If they can...

The publication of The Woman's Bible in 1895 and 1898 represented the feminist pioneer's last strike at the roots of the ideology behind her gender's subordinate role in society. In keeping with her characteristic radical individualism, Stanton attacks religious orthodoxy on a political rather than scholarly basis.

"I am learning Creole": 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, the 1000 essential words. Caribbean Creole is spoken by about 1,000,000 people, including 700,000 in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Saint Barthelemy and Dominica. It is the generic term for Creole languages based on French lexical spoken in the Lesser Antilles. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionized: you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore.

Dragons, magic, princesses of mighty kingdoms: elements of fantasy that have carried on throughout the many ages and yet may one day be forgotten. Enter, and delve into the roots of fantasy, rediscovering the fantastic, and exploring lost worlds. This is storytelling at its best. This collection of original works will take listeners back to the moment when they first fell in love with the genre; featuring stories from writers across the spectrum such as Mark Lawrence, R.S. Belcher, Miles Cameron, and many more.

This collection of true, feel-good holiday stories celebrates the gift of dogs. It's the perfect companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite canine companion. It also makes a heartfelt gift for dog-loving friends. Contributors include Lauraine Snelling, Melody Carlson, Amy Shojai, and many more.

From the haunted hills of Roman Britain to the sewers of occupied Warsaw … in the bloodied streets of Revolutionary Paris, and the anarchy World War II Shanghai … out of the wilds of America, India, Africa and Europe … down the long savage darkness of the centuries, monsters have fed upon us. They are shapeshifters, vampires, sorcerers and spirits—things named only in myth, and things for which we have no name. They are our demons, our reflections, our desires and our nightmares. And all too often, they are … only human.

As Prince, I could have it all. Problem is, I don’t want it. Any of it. I just want her. I've never embraced my status in the royal family as Prince Sandor Gustaffson... until now. The head of security for the royal family, I'm used to being in the shadows, but after eleven years I'm forced back into the spotlight. My family works to rebuild our country, while I'm pulled in a million different directions. But the only direction I want to look is to her: Lennox Briggs. After so many years protecting the people I love, how do I choose between my heart and my duty?

Feisty is the story of a woman with attitude—told in short reflections that capture a life of awakening activism. From her exploits as a five-year-old New Jersey cowboy to hosting Gloria Steinem in Alabama and an awkward drink with a young Clarence Thomas, Jean Peelen shares her civil rights journey and the most vulnerable moments in her life.

The thrilling finale to the New York Times best-selling Masterminds series from middle grade star author Gordon Korman. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and James Patterson. After a serious betrayal from one of their former friends, the clones of Project Osiris are on the run again. Now separated into pairs, Eli and Tori and Amber and Malik are fighting to survive in the real world.

Willa Cather had a secret. She called it "the thing not named" and did her best to take the details to her grave when she died in 1947. Her last will and testament stated that her letters could not be published or quoted. You'll love this new and personal look at the world-famous author because it brings into focus the tremendous struggle it took for a confused little kid and a cross-dressing adolescent to become the one and only Willa Cather.

Imagine your spouse or partner not only being excited to have sex with you far more often but also that each time you have sex being so satisfying that you begin to wonder what kind of sex you were even having in the first place. If this is the kind of love life you wish to build with your partner, then it may be time for you to learn about tantric sex and proven methods to dial up the passion.

When E. Jean Carroll—possibly the liveliest woman in the world and author of the “Ask E. Jean” advice column in Elle Magazine, realized that her eight million readers and question-writers all seemed to have one thing in common—problems caused by men—she hit the road. Crisscrossing the country with her blue-haired poodle, Lewis Carroll, E. Jean stopped in every town named after a woman between Eden, Vermont and Tallulah, Louisiana to ask women the crucial question: What Do We Need Men For?

What if you were able to eat delicious dessert recipes like frozen treats, cookies, fudge, and cake while still being loyal to your low carb diet? Diet consultant Andrew Mills reveals exactly how you can still enjoy delicious dessert recipes that are 100% low carb and low sugar. Based on proven scientific research, Mills provides the nutritional facts for each recipe so you can rest assured that you are following your diet safely.

Ein Jahrhundert, nachdem er das Necroteuch zurückerlangt hat, ist Gregor Eisenhorn einer der gefeiertsten Agenten der Imperialen Inquisition. Doch als jemand aus seiner Vergangenheit wieder auftaucht und er in ein Desaster verwickelt wird, welches die Welt Thracian Primaris verwüstet, bricht Eisenhorns Universum zusammen. Der Dämon Cherubael ist zurück und will den Inquisitor zugrunde richten - indem er ihn tötet oder in den Dienst der Dunklen Götter stellt.

C'est la veille de la rentrée et Simon a une nouvelle réplique préférée. Quand sa maman lui dit : " Tu vas aller à l'école ", quand son papa lui promet : " Tu vas apprendre l'alphabet ", Simon prend un air effaré et grognon et il crie : " Ça va pas non ! " C'est le jour de la rentrée et Simon ne veut pas y aller. Mais une fois sur place, après avoir un peu pleuré, il s'aperçoit qu'on fait plein de choses formidables à l'école.

Told through the voice of a woman with a powerful intellect that is maddeningly slipping away, Turn of Mind is not only a suspenseful psychological thriller that pulses with intensity but also a brilliant portrayal of the fragility of consciousness and memory, and of a mind finally turning on itself.