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The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins begins with Mr. John Herncastle stealing a mysterious yellow diamond from the statue of a sacred Indian god while fighting with the British army in India. The diamond makes it way to back England after John Herncastle returns from his tour with the British army. The sacred diamond is bestowed to a young woman, Rachel Verinder, a relative of John Herncastle, on her 18th birthday.

SpongeBob is invited to have tea with a new karate-chopping lady friend, Sandy Cheeks. But when he finds out that Sandy lives in a dome filled with air, SpongeBob's plan for a new friend might "run dry...

A companion guidebook to the number-one bestselling Good to Great, focused on implementation of the flywheel concept, one of Jim Collins’ most memorable ideas that has been used across industries and the social sectors, and with startups. The key to business success is not a single innovation...

An ideal introduction for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best...

Christians affirm that everything exists because of God—from subatomic quarks to black holes. Science often claims to explain nature without including God at all. And thinking Christians often feel forced to choose between the two. But the good news is that we don't have to make a choice. Science does not overthrow the Bible. Faith does not require rejecting science.

This book is a compilation of small observations and musings. It's filled with moments of reflection and a love letter to simple joys: passing a simple blade of grass on the sidewalk, the freedom of peeing outdoors late at night, or the way a hand-built ceramic mug feels when it's full of warm tea on a chilly morning. It's a catalog and a compendium that examines the complicated experience of being all too human and interacting with a complex, confounding, breathtaking world ... and a reminder to stop and be awake and alive in yourself.

The captivating inside story of the man who helmed National Geographic for six decades is a front-row seat to audacious feats of exploration, from the successful hunt for the Titanic to Jane Goodall's field studies. Offering a rare portrait of one of the world's most iconic media empires, this revealing autobiography makes an impassioned argument to know—and care for—our planet.

Orchids are some of the most commonly grown houseplants. Provided they have proper growing conditions, it isn’t difficult to learn how to take care of orchid plants. Are orchids difficult to grow? Many of them are. In fact, some are almost impossible to keep alive, much less bring into bloom - even for professional growers. But there are dozens of varieties of orchids, and hundreds of hybrids, that are perfectly happy growing on a sunny windowsill or under lights. Learn how to grow orchids with this amazing audio guide.

The perfect Greek course for travel in Greece. It is designed to help you ask for the things you’re most likely to need when visiting Greece and to give you the skills to cope with situations you might find yourself in. The accompanying free booklet is also available to download at...

Toen Kirsten O'Leary dierenarts werd, had ze niet gedacht dat ze ooit nog eens gangsters in haar achterkamer zou moeten oplappen. Rafe Wilde, de meest sexy nieuwe advocaat in Nevada, dacht dat hij het verleden achter zich kon laten, maar wanneer het meisje dat hij nooit heeft kunnen vergeten hem nodig heeft, wordt hij teruggegooid in een wereld vol gevaar en leugens. Zullen Rafe en Kirsten samen een uitweg vinden, of zal loyaliteit aan hun familie hun droom van een lang en gelukkig leven met elkaar verstoren?

Rome, 268 AD. In an age of tyranny and turmoil, an eternal love story ignites a revolution. Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith.

Eine Reihe von Raubüberfällen, eine Leiche und ein Rätsel, das unlösbar scheint: Der spannende zweite Teil der Cosy-Crime-Reihe um den kleinen Antiquitätenladen. Henriettas gemütliches Antiquitätengeschäft in Hearts Grove bereitet sich auf die Hauptsaison vor. Doch ausgerechnet kurz vor der geschäftigsten Zeit des Jahres wird ihr beschaulicher Laden von einer Reihe Raubüberfällen heimgesucht. Plötzlich wird nicht nur die Herkunft einiger ihrer wertvollen Schätze infrage gestellt, sondern auch noch ihre Geduld auf die Probe.

One cabin. One storm. One bed. Cassie Marks was supposed to spend the weekend alone—just her, a bottle of wine, and no responsibilities. But when a snowstorm traps her in a remote mountain cabin with a broody, broad-shouldered stranger, her peaceful escape turns into a battle of wills... and chemistry. Logan Brooks doesn’t do small talk, and he definitely doesn’t do sharing. But there’s only one bed, the power’s out, and the temperature’s dropping fast. Keeping his distance is the smart move. He’s never been smart where stubborn women are concerned.

When aspiring writer Joanna Peterson-Mills and finance scion Logan Thurgood attend a dinner party one autumn night in New York, it's a sidesplitting romp through their "Not-so Meet Cute" under the Manhattan skyline as they navigate career and dating hijinks in the modern world. This...

Henrietta und ihr gemütliches Antiquitätengeschäft haben die turbulente Weihnachtszeit voller kauflustiger Touristen und ungebetenen Einbrechern überstanden. Doch dann ereignet sich im Leuchtturm von Hearts Grove eine Tragödie: Nicht nur das Licht ist erloschen, es wird auch eine Leiche gefunden. Ehe Henrietta sich versieht, steckt sie mal wieder mitten in einem neuen Mordfall. Und als kurz darauf ein zweiter Toter auftaucht, wird klar: Hier geht etwas sehr Dunkles vor sich. Kann Henrietta die Fakten aufklären und einen weiteren Mörder fassen?

You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just carrying more than most fitness plans were built for. This podcast is for adults navigating the intersection of faith, mental health, and movement ; especially when life has made showing up feel impossible. Through solo teachings, honest conversations, and guided reflections, we'll walk alongside you without hustle culture, shame, or empty platitudes. Struggle is not a spiritual failure. And you are allowed to move at your own pace. You're stronger than the struggle. Let's prove it together.

" Ils n'utiliseront pas mes larmes pour leur divertissement. " – Haymitch Abernathy. Redécouvrez l'un des personnages les plus emblématiques de la série culte, à travers le timbre atypique et nuancé de Xavier Baur ! À l'aube des cinquantièmes Hunger Games, la peur s'empare des districts de Panem. Cette année, en l'honneur des Jeux de l'Expiation, le nombre de tributs arrachés à leur famille pour participer à ces jeux cruels sera doublé ! Dans le district 12, Haymitch Abernathy tente de ne pas trop penser au terrible tirage au sort. Il est concentré sur sa survie et sur la survie de celle qu'il aime.

From Jim Collins, the most influential business thinker of our era, comes an ambitious upgrade of his classic, Beyond Entrepreneurship, that includes all-new findings and world-changing insights. What's the roadmap to create a company that not only survives its infancy but thrives, changing the...

A gripping collection of over 50 of the greatest short stories written by great British writers. 1."The Missing Years" by Barry Pain, 2. "His Brother's Keeper" by W. W. Jacobs, 3. "A Madman's Manuscript" by Charles Dickens, 4. "The House of Cobwebs" by Barry Pain, 5. "Old Fags" by Stacy Aumonier, 6. "A Long-Ago Affair" by John Galsworthy, 7. "August Heat" by W. F. Harvey, 8. "The Dabblers" by W. F. Harvey, 9. "Rose Rose" by Barry Pain

MEDDICC gives you methods to increase your hit rate—by asking 8 important questions to customers, you can focus all your energy on the deals you can win—and ignore the rest. You will win faster and close more deals.