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John and Becky, two American grandparents from Texas, are visiting their son Joshua, who lives in France with Caroline, his French wife, and their son Guillaume. After a few fun days in a typical small French village with their son’s family, Becky and John are ready to do some sightseeing. They can’t wait to visit antique shops, a few old castles and a lot of wineries.

At the heart of each of these great classic stories is an adoptee with an indomitable spirit who becomes the heroine (or hero) of her own life. "The bravery it takes for an unwanted orphan to forge their own path in life was as great when these stories were written as it is today," says narrator Alison Larkin, who draws on her own adoption experience to bring these stories to authentic new life.

Alison Larkin’s Earphones Award-winning recordings of Jane Eyre and The Secret Garden are brought together in this powerful double bill. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is the epic love story of the plain, unwanted orphan with an indomitable spirit who becomes a great romantic heroine despite all odds. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is the story of Mary Lennox, sent to live with her uncle in a cold, dark mansion in England.

This book, narrated in easy French, is recommended for French learners with a basic understanding of French at a pre-intermediate level and above. The book is divided into two sections: Section one has the story narrated completely in French and includes vocabulary and grammar exercises. Section two contains the complete translation in English and answers to all the exercises so that listeners can check their comprehension.

The never-before-published edition of Francis Ford Coppola's notes and annotations on The Godfather novel by Mario Puzo reveals the story behind one of the world's most iconic films. In this one-of-a-kind audio production, Coppola provides listeners with unfiltered access to his creative process in his own voice. Featuring notes from eight scenes - handpicked by Coppola himself - The Godfather Notebook is a must-listen for fans of the 1972 film.

This audiobook should be the first novel you try in French! Following a story in French can be difficult, even for advanced students. French novels are usually full of idiomatic expressions. They use complicated tenses, complex sentence structures, and often slang. This audiobook is in simple French. It's about the joys and the frustrations of an adult learning French. It includes a good dose of humor and a few exercises.

Bloodline of the Serpent is a dark, venomous tale of cold-blooded revenge where the line between predator and punishment disappears in smoke.

From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity. St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisors in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey. As he did for saints and sinners in his own time, St.

If your life seems to make no sense, or if you don't know which path to take, St. Francis de Sales will console and inform you. In this warm little book, he explains to you what God's will is and how He reveals it yes, even to you, and even in the seemingly random events of your life. No matter what you're going through now (or may have gone through), you'll see why you should love and trust in God's will and long for its fulfillment. Best of all, you'll learn a sure method for discovering God's will in any situation today!

Büren im Jahr 1042 Alban ist ein einsamer Junge. Der Elfjährige wächst ohne Liebe bei seinem Vater Siegfried und seinem fünf Jahre älteren Bruder Xaver auf. Die beiden machen Alban dafür verantwortlich, dass die Mutter Amalie bei seiner Geburt gestorben ist. Im ganzen Dorf sehen die Leute weg, obwohl sie von den Misshandlungen wissen, nur Agathe eine alte Frau hilft dem verängstigen Jungen. Er flüchtet sich nach Angriffen immer wieder in ihr Haus und versteckt sich bei ihr. Doch Xaver hört nicht auf Alban das Leben schwer zu machen.

From the young St. Francis de Sales's heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which 16th-century Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many Protestants scorn even today. Embodying the zeal of youth and the wisdom of age, this gentle jewel of Catholic apologetics traces the origins of the Sign of the Cross back to the Fathers of the Church, to the Apostles before them, and finally to our Lord Himself.

The Covid pandemic quickly led to the greatest mobilization of emergency powers in human history. By early April 2020, half the world's population were living under quarantine. The most devastating pandemic in a century and the policies adopted in response to it upended life as we knew it. In this book, Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee examine our pandemic response and pose some provocative questions: Why did we ignore pre-Covid plans for managing a pandemic? Did we adequately consider the costs and benefits of different policy options?

Join world-famous air racer Dusty Crophopper and his friends in this retelling of Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue. When Dusty's engine fails and he learns that the part he needs cannot be replaced, he is heartbroken—he may never race again! But he soon discovers that the national park needs another firefighter, so he shifts gears and trains to become a certified firefighter. After joining forces with a courageous air attack team to battle massive wildfires, Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Sei vorsichtig mit deinen Wünschen, sie könnten in Erfüllung gehen! Deandra »Dee« Moth gilt dank ihrer magischen Instabilität als wandelnde Katastrophe. Kein Wunder also, dass eine Räumungsklage für ihren frisch übernommenen Buchladen in Ecco Falls eintrifft. Sie braucht also dringend einen Plan. Denn Dee hat die Nase voll davon, immer wieder zu versagen. Im Hexen-Netz stößt sie auf einen für Anfänger geeigneten Beschwörungszauber. Der Plan? Genial. Die Ausführung? Nun ja … Denn statt eines strahlenden Schutzgeists steht plötzlich der Tod persönlich vor ihr.

Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most beloved writers of children's books in history. Two of her novels, "A Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden", regularly find themselves near the top of any list of favorite children's books and they have both been adapted to the stage and screen dozens of times.

A Little Princess is Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel of privilege, hardship, and redemption. It is regularly listed among the finest children's books ever written and has been adapted to the stage and screen dozens of times.

June, 1960. Rough weather at sea leaves a group of strangers stranded on the idyllic Greek island of Utakos, all guests of the only local hotel. Nothing could prepare them for what happens next: Edith Mander, a quiet British tourist, is found dead inside the beach cabana. What appears at first glance to be a clear suicide reveals possible signs of foul play to Ormond Basil, an out-of-work but still well-known actor who in his glory days portrayed the most celebrated detective of all times.

Si estás pasando por un divorcio, puede ser que sientas como si la vida que una vez conociste se estuviese desplomando. El divorcio raramente es fácil, a menudo es doloroso e incluso puede sabotear tu propia existencia. Si estás buscando ayuda para reunir las piezas y «reconstruirte» desde la base, este libro te brindará herramientas consistentes para que puedas lidiar con los sentimientos de negación, miedo, enojo, soledad y aflicción que surgen durante este difícil período.

When trust is shattered and darkness descends, can love become the light that leads the way back? Elizabeth Prather had it all—a loving family, beauty, and a future filled with promise. But one horrifying betrayal leaves her broken in ways she never imagined. Left ravaged by the cruelty of someone she thought she could trust, Elizabeth withdraws from the world, her spirit teetering on the edge. Healing seems impossible—until a chance opportunity changes everything.

Nach einem schrecklichen Schicksalsschlag werden zwei Männer durch einen Fluch zu Vampiren und bekämpfen sich seither über Jahrhunderte bis in unsere Zeit. Auf dem Schloss Alphonse de Marcins geraten auch die beiden Deutschen Yvonne Bergmann und Tim Böttcher in den Strudel des Bösen. Können sie das Geheimnis aus der Vergangenheit lösen oder werden sie und die anderen Besucher des Schlosses ebenfalls zu Opfern der beiden blutrünstigen Vampire?