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Set against a background of political turbulence in Kerala, Southern India, The God of Small Things tells the story of twins Esthappen and Rahel. Amongst the vats of banana jam and heaps of peppercorns in their grandmother's factory, they try to craft a childhood for themselves amidst what constitutes their family - their lonely, lovely mother; their beloved uncle Chacko (pickle baron, radical Marxist and bottom pincher); and their avowed enemy, Baby Kochamma (ex-nun and incumbent grand-aunt).

This is the true story of the Battle of Trafalgar, Britain's most significant sea battle, as seen through the smoke-hazed gunports of the fighting ships. In an atmosphere of choking fumes from cannon and musket fire, amid noise so intense it was almost tangible, the crews of the British, French and Spanish ships did their best to carry out their allotted tasks. For over five hours they were in constant danger from a terrifying array of iron and lead missiles fired from enemy guns, as well as the deadly wooden splinters smashed from the ships' hulls by the cannon-balls.

This book clearly describes ways of understanding some original Hebrew and Greek techniques and discovering the true meanings of many of the words of Jesus. This book will be an important addition to your personal or group Bible study time.

Bienvenue dans le monde merveilleux de la maternité, un livre nécessaire et décomplexant qui aborde sans fard des sujets restés trop longtemps tabous.

Vous arrivez au boulot un matin, complètement groggy. Votre premier réflexe: mettre l'eau à chauffer et attraper une tasse. Mais alors que la bouilloire siffle, votre main hésite: chicorée, ou café noir? Le substitut ou l'original? Rester prudent ou booster votre énergie... Voilà votre choix.

Type 2 diabetes has been regarded as an incurable, lifelong condition for centuries. Even worse, it seemed to be inevitably progressive. When you got the diagnosis, it was as though above the clinic door was written: Abandon hope all ye who enter here. Professor Roy Taylor is the world's leading expert on type 2, the man who in 2006 finally found the missing piece in the scientific jigsaw that paved the way for a cure.

One day, the life of middle-aged Japanese businessman Ryoma Takebayashi came to a rather sudden and disappointing end. Ryoma had never had a blessed life, but after his death, three great gods sought his cooperation and reincarnated him as a child in another world with swords and magic!

Ready to move forward with your life and make meaningful changes, but you are regularly held back by mental health and/or trauma from your past? Unresolved trauma can cause a number of mental health conditions, but this doesn’t have to be the way life defines you forever. You deserve better!

"Mon intuition me chuchote que tout ça ne sent pas bon, mais la vilaine fille égoïste tapie en moi n'a pas envie de chercher plus loin... ni de rentrer à la maison." Depuis la disparition de la Horde, Evann et Connor profitent de l'accalmie et de leur lune de miel à l'autre bout du monde. Le repos est néanmoins de courte durée, car un coup de fil inattendu les force à quitter le Japon via l'aéroport régional d'Akita, où un jet privé de l'EAS les attend pour les ramener aux États-Unis.

"La France. Où tout a commencé. Où mon destin a été scellé par d'autres, dix-sept ans plus tôt. Le mien, mais aussi celui d'Evann, mon Gardien. Et voilà que nous y retournons. Ensemble. La boucle est bouclée." Depuis l'attaque de la Horde, plus question pour Connor d'échapper à la surveillance de son Gardien. Et ce, pour son plus grand plaisir... Le plan? Quitter de toute urgence Eden Lake et gagner Paris où l'attend une place à l'EAS, l'Agence de Sécurité des Els qui forme les Volontaires, dirigée d'une main de fer par sa grand-mère.

No other group of animals has had such a complex and lengthy relationship with humankind as birds. They have been kept in cages as pets, taught to speak and displayed as trophies. More practically, they have been used to tell the time, predict the weather, foretell marriages, provide unlikely cures for ailments, convey messages and warn of poisonous gases. When There Were Birds is a social history of Britain that charts the complex connections between people and birds, set against a background of changes in the landscape and evolving tastes, beliefs and behaviours.

The Royal Navy to which Admiral Lord Nelson sacrificed his life depended on thousands of sailors and marines to man the great wind-powered wooden warships. Drawn from all over Britain and beyond, often unwillingly, these ordinary men made the navy invincible through skill, courage and sheer determination.

Retired airman Billy Moody grabbed the pistol from Ruth Anne just as she pulled the trigger to commit suicide. He quickly won her trust and took her in. As Billy learns more about this kid and the abuse she had suffered as a foster child, he vows to provide her with a better life and to learn the truth of her birth.

Increasingly, leaders are glancing back over their shoulders to see if anyone is following. A very costly move with so much changing right in front of them. For too many, this “disengagement” as Gallup puts it, stems from a lack of trust in the leader’s character.

I have recently had the dubious pleasure of going through menopause, and to an extent, I still am battling with some of the symptoms. It had a significant effect on me and my life, which got me thinking about those around me who were going through similar or were yet to go through it, how I can prepare them, and perhaps ease it for those who are already.

Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows listeners how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter.

Cinco siglos antes que Cristóbal Colón, los vikingos llegaron a América. A ese nuevo mundo, desconocido y misterioso, lo llamaron... Vinlandia. Fenrir, el lobo gigante. Hela, la soberana del Reino de los Muertos. Jörmundgander, la colosal serpiente marina. Los malvados hijos de Loki andan sueltos por el mundo. Sigrid, Harek, Keyra y Olaf acompañarán a Thor en su misión de capturarlos, y su aventura los llevará en un divertido viaje hasta los confines de la Tierra, donde conocerán a todo tipo de alucinantes criaturas.

Rachel is a computer genius whose personal life is hell. While she continues to climb the corporate ranks, her beloved twin sister is plagued by a chronic illness that will eventually kill her, leaving Rachel all alone.Serendipity in the form of a mysterious email lands in Rachel's lap one day, but not without a price. Thousands of miles away, archeologist John Tanek sits trapped inside a collapsed tomb with a laptop. He knows that Rachel is the only person who can help him, but time is quickly running out.

A music therapist who thrives on helping others, Kendra Michaels cherishes the ordinary life she has achieved after stem cell surgery restored her sight. The skills she perfected during those sightless years - the ability to pick up the most subtle audio, olfactory, and tactile cues in the world around her - coupled with her laser-sharp mind - have made her a uniquely potent observer and problem solver. Kendra’s uncanny way of connecting the dots is as baffling to law enforcement as it is legendary.

Emotions. They drive us forward, striving to achieve the unthinkable. But they can also drag us down, tear us apart, and leave us unwilling to barely lift our heads. Well, I've experienced both sides of this spectrum. And in my first-ever full-length audiobook, Emotions Felt to the Bone, I share these journeys with you in the form of poetry.