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L'humanité entre dans une phase inédite de son évolution, tant par le nouveau regard qu'elle porte sur son passé que par ses interrogations sur son avenir. Ce double changement de perspective amorcé depuis le début du XXIe siècle est à la fois le fait des révélations apportées par de nouveaux fossiles et la paléogénétique, et de la révolution numérique en marche à l'échelle mondiale, sur fond de dégradation de la planète et d'urbanisation massive.

Detective Veronika Heydrich has one mission to complete before she lands her coveted promotion: uncovering the truth behind the "King of the Hoboes" - a man who prides himself on helping the homeless people of New York. Convinced he is more dangerous than helpful, Veronika goes undercover and learns first-hand of the trials and tribulations the poverty-stricken must endure. The further underground she goes, the more danger Veronika encounters. The King of the Hoboes turns out to be more vicious and powerful than she ever realized.

Tant de découvertes ces dernières années ont achevé de nous perdre dans le labyrinthe des premiers hommes et la diversité de nos ancêtres. Pour suivre cette longue évolution, d'abord simienne et partagée, puis tout à fait humaine et unique, Pascal Picq raconte dans un récit complètement inédit nos origines communes avec les singes. Cela se passe au cœur de l'ère tertiaire, durant le long Miocène (de -23 à -5,5 millions d'années), l'âge d'or des hominoïdes. Et cela, plusieurs millions d'années avant l'émergence de notre lignée africaine !

Dans ce guide pratique, ludique et convivial, le nutritionniste Bernard Lavallée nous donne une foule de conseils, de trucs et d'astuces pour que le respect et la protection de l'environnement se fassent aussi dans notre assiette. Manger local, choisir la pêche durable, produire moins de déchets, cuisiner les aliments fatigués, produire sa nourriture, etc.

Chaque jour, nous sommes bombardés de conseils sur la nutrition. Notre alimentation est devenue une source d'inquiétudes, alors qu'elle devrait être avant tout un plaisir. Études contradictoires, théories obscures, tendances changeantes: comment survivre dans cette jungle d'informations? Avec la rigueur scientifique et le talent de communicateur qui ont fait sa réputation, le nutritionniste urbain nous aide à démêler le vrai du faux.

St Ex est né à Lyon dans un milieu aristocratique, construit sur une architecture de valeurs classiques évoquant la marquise de Sévigné, les dentelles, les goûters d'enfants sous les arbres d'un jardin familial vaste comme un parc. Il est mort 44 ans plus tard, encapsulé aux commandes d'un avion de reconnaissance stratosphérique préfigurant l'âge de l'astronautique.

Organisé en deux temps que sépare le "tombeau", comme l'écrit Hugo dans sa préface, ce recueil évoque les figures aimées et disparues, notamment celle de Léopoldine, sa fille morte noyée le 4 septembre 1843. Cette date revient comme un motif tragique tout au long du livre IV, "Pauca meae."

Jack o’ Hearts is the top card player in the parish and is feeling pretty sure of himself. When he is challenged to a card game with stakes higher than high by a mysterious green man, well, Jack can’t resist. Sure, he’s never lost a tournament yet, has he? A hilarious reimagining of a traditional Newfoundland folktale, Jack and the Green Man is jam-packed with magic, romance, transformations, impossible tasks, unforgettable characters, a love ballad or two, and the ever-present threat of Jack’s head ending up on a spear.

Razier is young, handsome, and has a severe lack of control when it comes to women. Even after several warnings from his loving mother, he just can't help himself. Then he meets an older woman who changes his life in a way that every man dreams of. All of a sudden, he has everything he's ever wanted: lots of sex, a successful business, a new home, a new car, and a wardrobe that would break your heart. When a past indiscretion from his time in the Navy resurfaces, it puts all that he has gained at risk.

With the US market in shambles, investors are looking for other places to put their money. Europe has become the destination of choice and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

A sermon by Michael Bernard Beckwith on May 16th, 2011. You have come to this earth with an intention to display and demonstrate your unique capacity to reflect and reveal the cosmic order in a way that only you can. Let this session with Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith help you remember your purpose and open you up to the idea that the possibilities in life are endless!

Like all investment instruments, mutual funds continue to evolve. In recent decades, however, there has been plenty of change, including market capitalization, the introduction of new types of funds, and the expansion of the mutual fund model to include investments in commodities. Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition offers a completely updated look at this popular investment vehicle, including everything from Morningstar's new matrix of evaluating a fund's investment style to implementing mutual funds into long-term investment strategies in retirement plans.

À l'heure du questionnement sur le retour à la nature et de la prééminence des enjeux écologiques, ce coffret propose pour la première fois un entretien avec le plus grand audio-naturaliste français ; Jean-Claude Roché, mis en perspective avec les extraits sonores de chants d'oiseaux et de biotopes, qu'il a collectés tout au long de sa vie.

Trade exchanged options begun trading in 1973. In spite of the fact that they have a notoriety for being hazardous speculations just master dealers can comprehend, options can be helpful to the individual finance specialist. In this audiobook, we'll take a gander at the focal points offered by options and the worth they can add to your portfolio. Discover the world of options trading, and start in the right way.

A trip to Havana, Cuba, otherwise known as the “City of Columns”, tops many bucket lists for good reason. The mere mention of this once-hidden gem of a city, situated on the western part of the largest Caribbean island nation, evokes the breathtaking imagery of sun-soaked streets and sprawling, golden-sand beaches surrounded by twinkling, almost impossibly crystalline waters, reminiscent of pastel sapphires.

The Wright Brothers initially underestimated the difficulties involved in flying, and they were apparently surprised by the fact that so many others were working on solving the “problem of human flight” already. Decades before their own historic plane would end up in the National Air & Space Museum, Wilbur and Orville asked the Smithsonian for reading materials and brushed up on everything from the works of their contemporaries to Leonardo Da Vinci.

Few people need to be reminded in the 21st century of the cost of European imperialism and colonization on indigenous and native cultures around the world. The increasingly controversial view of Columbus Day, still represented on the United States commemorative calendar, attests quite clearly to an ambiguous modern view of early European encounters with Native Americans. Slavery, disease, land and resource appropriation, and the rapid disintegration of indigenous societies are all characteristics of European global expansion.

Dirigibles proved popular in a variety of different ways throughout the 20th century, and they continued to be complements, even as airplane technologies rapidly advanced. Modern Balloons and Airships: The History and Legacy of Dirigibles During the 20th Century looks at the development of balloons and airships during the 20th century and the innovative ways they were used.

Lorenzo Delmonte consacre tout son temps au grand parc animalier qu'il a fondé dans le Jura. Quand un ancien camarade d'études lui propose de venir passer un mois dans la réserve de Samburu, au Kenya, Lorenzo voit là une occasion inespérée d'observer la faune sauvage dans son habitat naturel. Pour la première fois, il accepte de s'absenter et de confier la responsabilité du parc à son équipe, sous la direction de Julia, sa meilleure vétérinaire.

Early Balloons and Airships: The History of the City’s Underground Ossuaries and Burial Network looks at the development of the first balloons and airships, and how they were primarily used. You will learn about the first airships like never before.