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Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There she met a professor named Pierre Curie, and the two soon married, forming one of the most famous scientific partnerships in history. Together, they discovered two elements and won a Nobel Prize in 1903. (Later, Marie won another Nobel award for chemistry in 1911.)

While all of my friends are starting college, I've decided to travel to Europe and see more of the world. I have a flexible itinerary and enough money to last me for three months. Then I find out that my dad's best friend, Alex, lives in Paris now...and I've been invited to see him while I'm there. I'm not sure it's a good idea, considering I used to have a big crush on him. But maybe this is meant to be.

At these supernatural academies, romance is enchanting and friendship is magical. Become immersed in a world where magic is around every corner....

Being the wife of a pastor or an elder is a joy - and a challenge. These devotional meditations encourage and equip wives of church leaders by pointing them to the word of God for refreshment and counsel. Whether you are new to being a pastor's or elder's wife or have been in that role for decades, the truths in this book will speak to you amid the complexities of ministry life and testify that the Lord is unfailingly good.

If you're like most of us, you'd like to lose some weight, even if it's just a few pounds. You've probably tried various diets, gym routines, or some combination of both. But let's be honest - if mainstream weight loss diets and fitness advice worked, why would two in three Americans be overweight or even obese? You've probably tried diets that made you sick or dizzy, diets that required expensive superfoods or costly shakes and diets that mess up your menstrual cycle. But guess what? You don't have to suffer in order to burn fat.

This three-in-one audiobook bundle includes the most powerful collection of audiobooks that will help you improve every area of your spiritual, personal, and soul growth. It will quickly lead you to more rewarding and fulfilling relationships, as well as a more successful life.

The CliffsNotes study guide on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, critical commentaries, and expanded glossaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.

Isabella Bankmill seeks a husband whose character matches her list of requirements. The man must share her faith, but he must also possess a certain je ne sais quoi. The enigmatical Lord Gregory Gordon Bromby - London’s newest literary sensation - certainly possesses the latter. Despite a deformed foot and alarming views on politics and religion, he attracts the ladies in droves.

Born in the blood of Sierra Leone's Civil War, enslaved, then sold to the US as an orphan, Base Branch operative Sloan Harris is emotionally dead and driven by vengeance. With no soul to give, her body becomes the bargaining chip to infiltrate a warlord's inner circle. The man called the Devil killed her family and helped destroy a region.

Ein abgelegenes Dorf im Schatten mächtiger Berggipfel: Seit zehn Jahren lebt Abby in Cutter’s Pass, North Carolina. Längst fühlt sie sich heimisch, obwohl der eigentlich so idyllische Ort ein düsteres Geheimnis hütet – seit Jahren verschwinden hier Wanderer spurlos im Gebirge. Als wäre der Ort verflucht. In einer stürmischen Gewitternacht betritt ein Fremder das Hotel, in dem Abby arbeitet: Trey West ist gekommen, um herauszufinden, was damals wirklich mit seinem Bruder geschah.

Magical Myths is a Co-hosted Percy Jackson podcast with a twist rather then focusing on just Rick Riordan we will occassionaly chose to review a book that either has a mythical or magical theme. Each week Darcy, Kazper or Megan will either make predictions, discuss a topic of interest or review a book.

Hi my name is Steve and my entire life I have been submerged in music. Growing up my father was a local celebrity and amazing musician. Everywhere we went people knew his name and mine. Because of this I grew up very interested in music but more importantly local musicians who just havent been discovered yet. So I decided it was time for a podcast about unknown musicians trying to make it in the music industry, the why, and how they are trying to make it happen, and what made them decide to take a shot at breaking through.Listen every week as we speak to guitar players, drummers, rappers, ...

In the wake of the battle that tore his Family apart, Zan Mardova wants nothing more than to put a stop to the centuries of hatred and war, but replacing his father as Il Capo is more difficult than Zan imagined. Old friends have become new enemies, and foreign Skilled are setting their sights on Venice, hoping to take advantage of the unrest and claim the city for themselves.

Being Sheriff is a hard job, even in a town like Midsummer. The law is the law, and when magic is thrown into the mix, everything gets more complicated. Kirby is lonely and worn out, and his latest unpleasant duty is contacting the brother of a recent suicide. Given the complications surrounding the tragedy, and just how loathed the deceased man was in Midsummer, meeting his brother is not something Kirby is any hurry to do.

“Skin witch” Mikkie Locke has spent her life running from her past, running from hate, and running from shame. And when you’re a taroe working in an “in plain sight” magic shop, that’s easier said than done.

Each year, the North American Confederation of Mages assesses every 16-year-old novice. Some will be chosen. The rest must undergo a procedure to destroy their magical ability unless they prove themselves in the mysterious and brutal Mages' Exam. Disadvantaged by her parents' low standing, Rocio Lopez has dedicated herself to expanding her considerable talent to earn a place in the Confederation. Their rejection leaves her reeling - and determined to fight to keep her magic.

With the Lonely Death spreading and a rebellion ignited within the kingdom of Desia, Lea finally knows the truth. At least—she thinks she does. But the revelation of Gray's identity is only the beginning. Guided by an ancient prophecy, Lea embarks on a quest to harness the power of the moonflowers and save the lives of her people, but this power will not come without a cost. Lea must confront her innermost demons, reopening old wounds in order to fulfill the prophecy and end the reign of the wicked Black King.

More than a book, Main Character Energy is designed to help you rediscover who you truly are so you can redesign your life and start showing up as the superstar you came here to be. No more hiding behind the scenes. No more being just a supporting character. No more waiting, wondering, and what if'ing.

I know better than to mix business with pleasure, but when I meet billionaire Brody Harrington, our chemistry is impossible to resist. As one of New York's most successful venture capitalists, Brody seems adamant to keep our relationship casual. But the more time we spend together, the more confused I become. Brody is struggling with his own demons, fighting his growing feelings. When he demands I quit dancing to be with him exclusively, I refuse to compromise my independence or give up my dreams for a man.

With two kids of our own, we suspect our parenting goals are likely the same as yours—no spoiled brats, no crippling debt, and kids who know a dollar actually takes work. That's why we wrote this book. The Five Family Money Conversations offers practical advice for dealing with three age groups (5–12, 13–17, and 18 and beyond). It is the parenting "how to" book you don't want to live without.