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Maugras, con la lucidità di una solitudine interiore spogliata da ogni maschera, fa un bilancio impietoso della propria esistenza, interrogandosi sul senso di quanto hanno fatto lui e quelli come lui per diventare ciò che sono. Soprattutto si interroga sull'essere che gli sta accanto da anni: sua moglie Lina, che per lui è diventata quasi un'estranea, e che sta sprofondando nell'alcolismo.

Retired police chief Dunstan George is on the island of San Martino, following his adventures in Tales of St. Marts. He is asked to help solve the murder of a tourist at a famous site, the Ladder of the gods, but soon discovers there is a much darker conspiracy at work.

"Review of Adolph Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'" is an essay of George Orwell. "Mein Kampf" ("My Struggle" or "My Fight") is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. The work describes the process by which Hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. Volume 1 of "Mein Kampf" was published in 1925 and Volume 2 in 1926. The book was edited first by Emil Maurice, then by Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess.

The German air power has been largely spent. It is behind the times and its first-rate men are mostly dead or disheartened or worn out. In 1914 the Hohenzollern army was the best in the world. Behind that screaming little defective in Berlin there is nothing of the sort... Yet our military ‘experts’ discuss the waiting phantom. In their imaginations it is perfect in its equipment and invincible in its discipline.

Lucas Cook is tired of being the third wheel. He's never even been kissed. Enter Vicky, his new best friend, armed with his late mother's bestselling love guide and a wild idea: transform Lucas into a dating success story. When he finally catches the eye of his long-time crush, Grayson Murray, his world turns upside down. Soon Lucas must decide how much he is willing to change for love and whether he's losing himself-or discovering what he truly wants.

Achieve a worry-free retirement, simplify your planning journey, and maximize the enjoyment of your golden years, even without financial expertise! Have you reached the point where retirement looms large on the horizon, yet the thought of financial instability keeps you awake at night? Financial Planning for Retirement Made Easy simplifies retirement planning and eases financial anxieties.

Unlock deeper connections and lasting love with conflict-free conversations, even if past attempts have failed. Are you constantly caught in a cycle of misunderstandings that escalate into arguments? Do you find it challenging to express your emotions without fear of causing conflict? Are you struggling to adapt communication during significant life changes, like welcoming a new family member or transitioning to a new job? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions. Many couples face these exact dilemmas, but this doesn't have to be your story.

Drawing on his personal experiences as a husband and physician, Dr. George Simms weaves together timeless aphorisms, personal anecdotes, and hard-won wisdom to uncover beauty in life’s broken moments.

A wise, playful, electric novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo, taking place at the bedside of an oil company CEO, in the twilight hours of his life, as he is ferried from this world into the next. With the acuity and explosive imagination we’ve come to expect, George Saunders takes on the gravest issues of our time—the menace of corporate greed, the toll of capitalism, the environmental perils of progress—and, in the process, spins a tale that encompasses life and death, good and evil, and the thorny question of absolution.

In this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. Thorfinn wakes to the twentieth century and a community whose way of life, steeped in legend and tradition, has remained unchanged for centuries. But as the boy grows up - and falls in love with a vivacious and mysterious stranger - the transforming effect of modern civilization brings momentous and irreversible changes to the island.

On the night of April 14, 1865, the nation reeled in horror as President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by the famed actor John Wilkes Booth. In this gripping 19th-century account, journalist George Alfred Townsend delivers a detailed and chilling narrative of Booth’s descent into infamy, the conspiracy that rocked the nation, and the relentless manhunt that followed.

On the eve of WWII, a group of submariners brace against the tides in this sweeping tale of bravery and sacrifice—perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Lee Jackson.

What makes a Million Dollar Host? Ask Julie George. In 2016, curiosity led her to list her first property on Airbnb. What began as a simple way to make some “holiday money” quickly revealed its true potential. Julie transformed a side hustle into a thriving business—earning $1.43 million in her first year, with the second year poised to double that figure. In Million Dollar Host, Julie shares how she built a multi-million-dollar Airbnb management business—without owning any property.

Thaniya Suhaib had always dreamed of a life of freedom and independence, but escaping the grip of abuse and torment was no easy feat. As a new convert to Islam, Thaniya's journey led her to the bustling city of Dubai, UAE. Determined to make a name for herself as a civil engineer, Thaniya navigates the challenges of a male-dominated field while also trying to heal from her past trauma. But just when she thought she had finally found true love and happiness, she is faced with the ultimate dilemma—a married man who captures her heart.

Il vecchio battelliere Gassin esce ubriaco da un bistrot e si avvia verso la sua chiatta ormeggiata nelle vicinanze di una chiusa. Mentre sale sulla barca cade in acqua. Mettendosi ad urlare richiama gente e viene portato in salvo, ma nel frattempo i soccorritori si accorgono che un'altra persona galleggia nel fiume e recuperano anche questa. Si tratta di Emile Ducrau, il padrone di quella e di altre chiatte e di molte attività della zona collegate ai trasporti fluviali. Portandolo in salvo ci si accorge che è stato pugnalato alla schiena.

Georg-Anne Cunningham lives in Marion, Ohio, with her husband, Marshall. She has four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren, whose interest in the feral cats of Lakeside inspired this book.

Without flowers, human beings would not exist. We are a floral species, dependent on flowers for food and our habitats, as well as using flowers for beauty, scent, and culturally important rituals. Looking to the future, flowers offer us lessons on resilience and creativity in the face of rapid environmental change. How Flowers Made Our World combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and scientific expertise to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.

In a breakaway territory ruled by the genetically engineered elite, a towering structure called the Loop erases those who enter—no remains, no return. Journalist Bennett Stillman’s daughter may soon face that fate, unless he can secure life-saving biotech. But has he put his trust in the wrong hands? Caught between the Loop’s powerful corporate regime and its radical opposition, Bennett is drawn deeper into a resistance he barely understands, glimpsing something far darker beneath the system’s sleek machinery.

From the moment we are incarnated—from the first breath to the last—we are unraveling. The forces that sustain us are the very forces that undo us. Oxygen nourishes and corrodes. Water gives life and drowns. Fire warms and devours. Love makes us whole and tears us apart. The universe does not merely allow contradiction—it is built upon it. Yet, beneath the surface of these scientific truths lies something deeper—the philosophy of the divine. If existence is intentional, if consciousness is no accident, then this paradox is no mere cosmic coincidence.

"Whatever else I do, I must pray," emphasized R. A. Torrey. This strong conviction runs through the writings of all seven of the renowned Christian authors featured in this book. A Passion for Prayer offers spiritual and practical advice on how to effectively enter into prayer, live a life infused with prayer, and see profound answers to your petitions. It includes the writings of R. A. Torrey, Charles Spurgeon, E. M. Bounds, George Müller, Andrew Murray, Charles Finney, and D. L. Moody.