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In 1638, in the first age of modern astronomy, as the starts opened up to us, the scientists of the time found themselves bound into fantastical visions based on their new knowledge. This was perhaps the first 'hard' sci fi, at least based on the cutting edge of knowledge from the time. Drawing on contemporary theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Gilbert, the inhabitants of the Moon in this story are a tall Christian people encountered by a roguish hero who must learn of their lands, and gains items that allow the control of light, heat, and gravity.

Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis’s Italian roots and his ancestors’ courageous migration to Latin America, continuing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and preoccupations of his youth, his vocation, adult life, and the whole of his papacy up to the present day.

Tras el éxito de La viajera del tiempo, uno de los libros más vendidos en Amazon, Lorena Franco regresa con un nuevo viaje en el tiempo muy visual y cinematográfico. Perderse entre las páginas de este apasionante viaje será una aventura inolvidable en la que una noche cualquiera condicionará el resto de la existencia de Nora Harris, una nueva viajera en el tiempo. Tras la muerte de su abuela Beatrice, Nora Harris hereda su cafetería, un local con tanto encanto como historias vividas, situado en un tramo tranquilo de Front Street, Brooklyn.

Twenty-year-old Wren Darlington is one of the most powerful Mods in existence. But her world is divided. On the Continent, being a known Modified means certain death, as the Primes—those immune to the biotoxin that nearly wiped out the population 150 years ago—want nothing more than to eliminate those who were enhanced by the toxin and developed psychic powers. Wren has survived all these years by concealing her abilities and keeping a low profile while doing what she can to aid the rebel Uprising in fighting against the Primes’ oppressive rule.

Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis’s Italian roots and his ancestors’ courageous migration to Latin America, continuing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and preoccupations of his youth, his vocation, adult life, and the whole of his papacy up to the present day. In recounting his memories with intimate narrative force, Pope Francis deals unsparingly with some of the crucial moments of his papacy.

In the heart of faith, amidst trials and tribulations, lies the inspiration of the Eucharistic martyrs—men, women, and children whose love for the Blessed Sacrament led them to the ultimate sacrifice. Martyrs of the Eucharist: Stories to Inspire Eucharistic Amazement is a profound collection of twenty-nine stirring stories, curated into four distinct sections: those who died attending Mass, those who died celebrating Mass, those who risked their lives defending or protecting the Eucharist, and those whose deaths are connected to the Eucharist.

Cora’s move to university suited her well; she was embracing the student life. Zach’s ‘out of sight, out of mind’ attitude was working and helping him forget her. But fate seemed to have other ideas when a surprise meeting sends shockwaves through Cora’s world. Opening up old wounds, the pull towards one another seems stronger than ever. Knowing they are no longer bound as student and teacher, the heat begins to rise between them.

Dante loves nothing more than scoring goals on the football pitch then racing to Shimmer & Shine to ace his pas de chats. But when his football friends start to tease him for his passion, Dante struggles to find the confidence to keep doing the two things he loves most. Will encouraging Miss Diamond to enter their class into a dance competition be just what Dante needs to prove how fantastic dance can be? Will their adaptation of Beauty and the Beast win over his friends? Or will Dante have to put his own modern spin on things to truly shine?

Based on the invaluable advice from the thousands of users of The Lowdown's website, the medical expertise of their in-house team, and the very latest scientific research from scientists around the world, CONTRACEPTION is a book for anyone who wants to take control of their health choices. With zero bias or BS, this book will give listeners the clarity we desperately need.

È un'alba di novembre, e l'Etna ha appena sputato cenere su tutta Catania quando, nel suo appartamento in pieno centro, ritrovano il corpo di Carlo Spadaro, un geriatra sul quale pendeva la più infamante delle accuse: aver abusato della figlia. Dell'omicidio viene imputato il suo datore di lavoro, Damiano Crisafulli, che con la vittima aveva avuto recenti e incendiate discussioni. Dopo alcuni mesi, e per strane vie traverse, ad assumerne la difesa è chiamata Emilia Moncada - "Ilia" per gli amici - una giovane penalista con una passione sincera per la Legge.

Struggling with the demands of caring for a loved one with dementia? Overwhelmed by the challenges and unsure where to turn? This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide. Get the best value with this comprehensive resource, designed to support you every step of the way.

In The 12 Keys to A Purpose Powered Life: Unlocking a Life of Freedom and Fulfillment isn't just a book; it's a groundbreaking guide that takes listeners on an empowering quest to discover their life's true purpose. Each of the twelve keys is meticulously crafted toil luminate your path, breaking down barriers and igniting your inner drive. This is not your typical self-help manual it's a revolutionary blueprint for living a life fueled by intention and passion.

In He Is There and He Is Not Silent, Francis Schaeffer—philosopher, popular speaker, and founder of L’Abri Fellowship in the Swiss Alps—addresses some of the most perplexing questions to believers and unbelievers alike: Does God exist? Does it make sense to believe in God? Can we ever know God?

Dans 'L'Art du contre-interrogatoire', Francis L. Wellman nous invite à pénétrer dans l'esprit d'un avocat lors d'un procès. Au-delà de la simple maîtrise juridique, c'est un véritable jeu d'échecs qui se joue en salle d'audience. Chaque question posée est soigneusement calculée pour mettre en lumière les contradictions, les hésitations ou les mensonges du témoin. Wellman nous dévoile les subtilités de cette stratégie, nous montrant comment un interrogatoire bien mené peut influencer le cours d'un procès.

Francis Grierson's, The Valley of Shadows, is truly a lost American classic. Written at the dawn of the twentieth century, the author has remarkably captured his adventures and observations as a child growing up on the prairies of Illinois in the years leading up the Civil War, in a region that was neither North nor South; neither for slavery nor against it; and how their small family farm became an unscheduled stop on the Underground Railroad.

I lost everything. My job. My family. My life…my sanity. How does a man recover from that? How do you right so many wrongs when your choices have inflicted so much pain on those you love? In my determination to prove my strength and unbreakable spirit, I tore my family apart. By refusing the help I desperately needed, I caused irreparable damage to the people I cared about most.

In the ominous corridors of 1950, Eleanor Mayfield flees from her tormented past into the chilling embrace of an eerie mental institution. Each night, reality blurs as whispers and ghostly visions relentlessly stalk her. Accompanied only by a devoted security guard and a cryptic caretaker, Eleanor plunges into the institution's sinister depths, unveiling terrifying secrets that should have stayed hidden.

In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman. To pursue her passion for writing, she is willing to defy societal norms. At the age of seventeen, she begins to publish pulp fiction using a man’s pen name. When these fictional worlds can no longer satisfy her sense of adventure, she turns to journalism, convincing an editor at The Daily Examiner to hire her.

Diário de uma Mulher Tímida traz histórias sobre a vida de uma garota tímida nascida no interior de Santa Catarina que viveu traumas na infância, sofreu e curtiu a adolescência ao máximo, às vezes perigosamente, e agora, jovem adulta, revisita esta série de acontecimentos com um olhar gentil para responder a grande pergunta de sua vida: afinal, o que me faz ser uma pessoa tímida? Feito para inspirar milhares de garotas e mulheres pelo mundo, sejam elas tímidas ou não.

Wren Darlington has spent her whole life in hiding, honing her psychic abilities and aiding the rebel Uprising in small ways. On the Continent, being Modified means certain death—and Wren is one of the most powerful Mods in existence. When one careless mistake places her in the hands of the enemy and she’s forced to join their most elite training program, she’s finally handed the perfect opportunity to strike a devastating blow from inside their ranks.