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Segunda temporada de la versión única, emocionante y muy divertida de Sherlock Holmes, su infatigable Watson y la misteriosa voz interna que les acompaña. Todo muy de Sherlock Holmes.

Russland führt einen Informationskrieg gegen den Westen. Dieser Krieg nimmt nicht nur politische Institutionen ins Visier, sondern die deutsche Zivilgesellschaft – also uns Alle. Auch Sie sind schon mit russischer Propaganda in Kontakt gekommen. Egal ob Migration, Covid19, AfD, BSW, Ukraine- oder Gazakrieg; bei allen gesellschaftlichen Debatten manipuliert der Kreml unsere Informationsgrundlagen.

Are you looking for a new hobby, a great way to exercise, or perhaps a means of self-defense? Learn the ways behind the art of karate.

Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored. New episodes every Sunday. If you like etymology try Derivety, a daily word game by Etymoleon. Can you guess the word from the meaning of its origin? Play now at https://derivety.com. Get in touch with Etymoleon at ...

Was ist geschehen, wenn schwerbewaffnete Carabinieri die Wohnung eines Kinderarztes stürmen und ihm sein 18 Monate altes Baby entreißen? Brunetti gibt keine Ruhe, bis er die Hintergründe kennt. Geldsegen und Vergeltung, Kindersegen und unerfüllter Babywunsch: In 'Lasset die Kinder zu mir kommen' wird der Familienmensch Brunetti vor eine harte Zerreißprobe gestellt.

Growing up in the Bronx, Joél Leon was taught that being soft, being vulnerable, could end your life. Shaped by a singular view of Black masculinity espoused by the media, by family and friends, and by society, he learned instead to care about the gold around his neck and the number of bills in his wallet. He absorbed the “facts” that white was always right and Black men were seen as threatening or great for comic relief but never worthy of the opening credits. It wasn’t until years later that Joél understood he didn’t have to be defined by these things.

When he first met the man who called himself David Koresh, David Thibodeau was a drummer in a local a rock band. Though he had never been religious in the slightest, Thibodeau gradually became a follower and moved to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. He remained there until April 19, 1993, when the compound was stormed and burned to the ground after a 51-day standoff with government authorities. In this compelling account - now with an updated epilogue that revisits remaining survivors - Thibodeau explores why so many people came to believe that Koresh was divinely inspired.

If you're tired of working your butt off for nothing, it's time to change your strategy. Written by an experienced and bestselling car salesman, this book will give you all the tools and skills to step up your sales game and move a lot more inventory.

Since childhood, Yolanda Vance has forged her desire to escape poverty into a laser-like focus that took her through prep school and Harvard Law. So when her prestigious New York law firm is raided by the FBI, Yolanda turns in her corrupt bosses to save her career - and goes to work for the Bureau. Soon she’s sent undercover at Red, Black, and Green - an African-American “extremist” activist group back in her California college town. They claim a biotech corporation fueled by Pentagon funding is exploiting the neighborhood.

How would your world change if you regularly experienced the miraculous? And what if this happened everywhere you went - in a way that attracted people to Jesus? It wouldn't just make a difference in your world...it would make the world different.

This is a short novel with various deep insights into the deceptive appearances of the virtue sympathy and the facets and precepts that come along with it such a providence (provision) and nurture (benevolence) like all my work I grace the power of the allegory....

Als im Morgengrauen eine aufgedunsene Leiche im Kanal gefunden wird, ist ein eleganter Lederschuh die einzige Spur, die Brunetti hat...

Elisabetta Foscarini, Jugendfreundin von Brunetti und immer noch eine Schönheit, taucht eines Tages in der Questura auf. Ob Brunetti verdeckt ermitteln könne, wer die Familie ihrer Tochter bedroht? Konkrete Tathinweise fehlen. Wer sollte auch einer Tierärztin Böses wollen und einem Buchhalter, der für eine wohltätige Stiftung gearbeitet hat? Schon will Brunetti das Ganze als übertriebene mütterliche Sorge abtun, da kommt es zu einem Überfall, der menschliche Abgründe offenbart.

Guido Brunetti faces a heinous crime committed outside his jurisdiction. He is drawn in innocently enough: two young American women have been badly injured in a boating accident, joyriding in the Laguna with two young Italians. However, Brunetti's curiosity is aroused by the behavior of the young men, who abandoned the victims after taking them to the hospital. If the injuries were the result of an accident, why did they want to avoid association with it?

Follow the inspirational journey of a former stockbroker who leaves his unfulfilling desk job in search of a meaningful life. He sets out from Los Angeles on a vintage motorbike, determined to circumnavigate the globe surviving only on the kindness of strangers. Incredibly, he makes his way across the U.S., through Europe, India, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and finally to Canada and back to the Hollywood sign, by asking strangers for shelter, food, and gas.

In his riveting new book, Future Tense, Tony Leon captures and analyses recent South African history, with a focus on the squandered and corrupted years of the past decade. With unique access and penetrating insight, Leon presents a portrait of today’s South Africa and prospects for its future, based on his political involvement over thirty years with the key power players.

Au Campo Santa Margherita un doux soir d’été, deux étudiantes américaines partent en balade dans la lagune avec deux beaux Vénitiens et sont grièvement blessées dans un accident de bateau. L’incident semble anodin, mais la curiosité du commissaire Guido Brunetti est piquée par le comportement des garçons, qui ont abandonné les victimes à l’entrée de l’hôpital. Le commissaire en est certain, ces deux suspects ont un secret à protéger. Aidé par sa collègue Claudia Griffoni, Brunetti découvre un vaste réseau de corruption où des bateliers véreux sont impliqués dans un sinistre trafic nocturne.

In the pursuit of success, the power of the mind cannot be underestimated. In "Winner's Mindset: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking," author Leon Ehumadu takes you on a transformative journey into positive thinking and its profound impact on achieving your goals. Drawing from the latest research in psychology and personal development, this book offers practical strategies and insights to help you cultivate a winning mindset. By shifting your perspective and embracing positivity, you can unlock your full potential and create your desired life.

Hurt feelings severed the relationship between Mari and her sister following the tragic deaths of their parents. A single mom, Mari has dedicated her life to her daughter and avoided her sister since the reading of her parents' will. In desperate need of rest and relaxation, Mari decides to use the beach house she inherited for the first time since her parents' deaths, which is located on the island Mari loved so much that she named her daughter after it.

Scherben auf der Piazza San Marco. Zwei Kinderbanden sind aneinandergeraten, mitten in der Nacht. Während Commissario Griffoni mit weiblichem Gespür herauszubekommen versucht, wie ein Teenager in den Sog eines Flashmobs geraten konnte, nutzt Brunetti seine eigenen Connections. Ja sogar Vice-Questore Patta ist zu allem bereit, um sich und seine Leute vor Vorkommnissen zu schützen, die zumal in einer Touristenstadt wie Venedig nicht willkommen sind.