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In 1786, France's ancien régime was functioning as usual. Its alliance with the victorious American colonies had restored its diplomatic prestige, the economy seemed to be flourishing, and internal politics seemed quiet. But just a few short years later, the dynasty which had ruled France for over 800 years was swept away. What happened to cause such devastating change to the long-established political structure?

The story of Roman Catholicism has never followed a singular path. In no time period has this been more true than over the last two centuries. Beginning with the French Revolution, extending to the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, and concluding with present-day crises, John T. McGreevy chronicles the dramatic upheavals and internal divisions shaping the most multicultural, multilingual, and global institution in the world. Through powerful stories and sweeping birds-eye views, Catholicism provides a mesmerizing assessment of the Church's complex role in modern history. 

After seven years of bitter war, the end has come at last for the conflict known infamously as the Horus Heresy. Terra now lies within the Warmaster’s sights, the Throneworld and the seat of his father’s rule. Horus’ desire is nothing less than the death of the Emperor of Mankind and the utter subjugation of the Imperium. He has become the ascendant vessel of Chaos and amassed a terrible army with which to enact his will and vengeance. But the way to the Throne will be hard as the primarch Rogal Dorn, the Praetorian and protector of Terra, marshals the defences.

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers a gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong—and the nightmare that follows. After Paul and Chelsea Tanner’s fairytale wedding, their future is full of promise. But their honeymoon to Paris takes a...

French for Finance, 250 essential French words. Just listen and learn.

Experience the beginning of an epic, time-twisting saga of revenge, betrayal and attempted atonement. John French takes the Ahriman you know and love from the Horus Heresy in new and interesting directions, making him both deeply sympathetic and thoroughly evil.

Gaslighting is more than manipulation—it's the theft of your reality. It makes you doubt your choices, question your truth, and hand over your power to someone else. But here's the secret: gaslighting only works if you supply the fuel. Shutting Off the Gas to Gaslighting shows you how to stop feeding the cycle and reclaim your voice. With clarity, humor, and compassion, John Wheeler blends his expertise as a therapist with powerful energetic tools to guide you out of confusion and back into your own awareness.

As the Great Rift unfolds in the night sky above Terra and daemons walk upon the birth world of mankind, the Primarch Roboute Guilliman returns, heralding a dark new age. During the breaking storm, Cypher and his band of Fallen escape from the most secure prison in the Imperium. Now loose in the Imperial Palace, they are hunted by warriors of the Dark Angels, forces of the Adeptus Custodes, and Imperial Assassins. But what are Cypher’s intentions? Can anything or anyone be trusted?

Brought to you by Penguin. A remarkable performance... As gripping as The Collector and The Magus' Observer Charles Smithson, a respectable engaged man, meets Sarah Woodruff as she stands on the Cobb at Lyme Regis, staring out to sea. Charles falls in love, but Sarah is a disgraced woman, and...

Während der Feldzug des Kriegsherrn, die Galaxis zu erobern, weitergeht, suchen seine Generäle nach neuen Schlachtfeldern, auf denen sie sich beweisen können. Perturabo, der rachsüchtige Primarch der Iron Warriors, begibt sich nach Tallarn und entfesselt dort ein verheerendes Bombardement auf die Welt, mit dem er Millionen Menschen tötet und die Überlebenden zwingt, sich in befestigte Stellungen zurückzuziehen. Ein brutaler Panzerkrieg beginnt, der bislang größte des Krieges, der beide Seiten im Verlauf eines Jahres harter Kämpfe zermürbt.

After a long and gruelling conflict, the traitors at last close upon Terra. But time is dwindling for an attack. Both Guilliman and the Lion are returning with all haste, and their armies could turn the tide. The hosts of the Warmaster must unite, for only then can they attack the Throneworld itself. While Mortarion is sent on ahead as the fleet’s vanguard, it falls to Lorgar and Perturabo to marshal Fulgrim and Angron, both now elevated to daemonhood and perhaps beyond even the will of the Warmaster to command.

Un assassin hanté par son passé. Deux jeunes réfugiés en eaux troubles qui ont besoin de ses talents. John Milton n’est pas étranger au monde glauque des bas-fonds. Mais confronté à un impitoyable réseau de traite d’êtres humains, l’ancien agent des services secrets britanniques...

John Milton s’efforce de se racheter après sa carrière de tueur à gages pour les Services secrets britanniques. Il cherche désespérément à réparer ses erreurs et à réécrire son passé sanglant. Il se retrouve en Louisiane – au cœur du bayou et parmi les ravages de Katrina –...

John Milton est un fantôme. Il était Numéro Un, l’assassin le plus dangereux du Groupe 15, l’organisation d’opérations secrètes qui résout les problèmes lorsque la diplomatie a échoué. Aujourd’hui, Milton est le fugitif le plus recherché par Sa Majesté – un solitaire anonyme...

John Milton a commencé à espérer un avenir. Il travaille comme chauffeur de taxi dans les rues de San Francisco. Il a son anonymat et sa solitude. Être invisible est devenu une habitude confortable. Il ne veut pas être découvert. Mais quand une fille qu’il conduit à une fête disparaît...

John Milton est l’homme que le gouvernement appelle quand il veut supprimer un problème... mais que se passe-t-il quand c’est lui-même qui doit disparaître ? Après un boulot bâclé qui a laissé une traînée sanglante derrière lui, le tueur à gages John Milton fait ce qu’il n’a...

A late-night murder of a diamond merchant’s veteran employee in London’s Hatton Gardens has Scotland Yard calling on Inspector French to investigate. When French gets there he finds not only the victim but missing diamonds and money from an open safe. There are meager clues as the Inspector follows a trail to mainland Europe and back. There are many false clues and several suspects with much of the searching leading to nothing but dead ends. We can listen as French sorts it all out, finding the missing diamonds and nabbing the murderer.

Future War and the Defence of Europe offers a major new analysis of how peace and security can be maintained in Europe: a continent that has suffered two cataclysmic conflicts since 1914. Taking as its starting point the COVID-19 pandemic and way it will inevitably accelerate some key global dynamics already in play, the book goes on to weave history, strategy, policy, and technology into a compelling analytical narrative. It lays out in forensic detail the scale of the challenge Europeans and their allies face if Europe's peace is to be upheld in a transformative century. 

Just Enough French is a practical, confidence-building guide designed for travelers, beginners, and curious learners who want to understand and speak real French—without memorizing endless vocabulary lists or complicated grammar rules.

John Milton a eu plusieurs vies : assassin, fugitif, justicier. Mais après des mois de sobriété durement gagnés, il a réussi à se remettre sur les rails… jusqu’à ce qu’un black-out dans une chambre d’hôtel à Manille vienne tout changer. Milton se réveille sans le moindre...