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Elisabetta Foscarini, Jugendfreundin von Brunetti und immer noch eine Schönheit, taucht eines Tages in der Questura auf. Ob Brunetti verdeckt ermitteln könne, wer die Familie ihrer Tochter bedroht? Konkrete Tathinweise fehlen. Wer sollte auch einer Tierärztin Böses wollen und einem Buchhalter, der für eine wohltätige Stiftung gearbeitet hat? Schon will Brunetti das Ganze als übertriebene mütterliche Sorge abtun, da kommt es zu einem Überfall, der menschliche Abgründe offenbart.

After his father died, Leon Wieseltier began to observe the traditional year-long period of mourning, going to the synagogue three times a day to recite the prayer known as the mourner's Kaddish. Struck by the profound, yet unexpected power of this practice and the poverty of his knowledge about it, Leon began to study the history and meaning of this ancient ritual.

We all know that encouraging curiosity and learning is crucial for our children's development, but it isn't always easy. Did you know that children who play while learning are more likely to retain the information they were taught? You don't have to sacrifice fun to encourage learning. That's why we created "Interesting Facts For Curious Kids" filled with challenging questions, fun facts, and interesting stories, your kids (and family!) will be entertained and learning for hours!

Two years ago, four friends went into the abandoned religious reform school Dominic House. Only three came out. Riley still bears horrific scars from that night. He doesn’t speak to his friends anymore. And he’s haunted by the truth: Riley’s boyfriend, Ethan, didn’t disappear...Something in that house took him. Now, alongside TV’s most famous ghost hunter, Jordan Jones, Riley is returning, determined to find out what happened to Ethan.

In Death at La Fenice, Donna Leon’s first novel in the Commissario Brunetti series, readers were introduced to the glamorous and cut-throat world of opera and to one of Italy’s finest living sopranos, Flavia Petrelli - then a suspect in the poisoning of a renowned German conductor. Now, many years after Brunetti cleared her name, Flavia has returned to the illustrious La Fenice to sing the lead in Tosca. As an opera superstar, Flavia is well acquainted with attention from adoring fans and aspiring singers.

Tired of his disconnected life and uninspiring job, Leon Logothetis leaves it all behind - job, money, home, and even his cell phone - and hits the road with nothing but the clothes on his back and five dollars in his pocket, relying on the kindness of strangers and the serendipity of the open road for his daily keep. Along the way, Leon offers up the intriguing and charming tales gathered along his one-of-a-kind journey: riding in trains, buses, big rigs and classic cars; sleeping on streets and couches and firehouses....

As Ethan, the first-ever human Goblin King, solidifies his reign, treacherous new challenges arise, threatening to unravel his kingdom. A grand diplomatic summit looms, goblin emperor's agents lurk in the shadows, and political alliances become a dangerous game.

La cinquième enquête du commissaire Brunetti. Venise en hiver : une cité crépusculaire, envahie par les eaux de la lagune durant l'acqua alta, et où l'on est obligé d'enfiler des bottes si l'on ne veut pas se mouiller les pieds. C'est dans cette ville battue par la pluie que le commissaire Brunetti va devoir enquêter sur la mort du dottor Semenzato, conservateur.

Imagine what your life would be like if you experienced life-changing joy on a daily basis? How would your life change? Who would you become? This audiobook does that. You don’t need to change one circumstance in your life to have more joy today. Joy has been waiting in different spots, even in the tough spaces, eager to be gobbled up. This audiobook gives you the tools to find those places where joy has been waiting to be discovered. The results will change your life. You will have more energy, intention, clarity, and so much more.

Suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alex returned home from Iraq with tons of baggage. Though he'd been warned transitioning back to civilian life wouldn't be easy, he had no idea had difficult it could really be... Jasalyn was grateful to Alex for saving her brother's life in Iraq and made it her personal mission to try and heal the broken soldier. What she hadn't counted on was his racist father and the demons Alex fought daily inside his own head. Will Jasalyn be able to save the shattered soldier and find love for herself in the process?

An audio guide to German phrases for those practicing medicine and healthcare split across 10 learning sessions. Vocabulary on the following topics is included along with refreshers on other core German words and phrases outside of medicine.

They say that by the age of 40 you should have gained the skills and experience to have a better life. But the only thing I've gained is a job promotion to permanent desk jockey until retirement. I thought I escaped my mediocre destiny when I met my husband...until he died on our honeymoon and a series of unfortunate events left me with a strange mark on my body and my husband's corpse stolen right out of the funeral home!

Lev Nikoláyevich Tolstói, más conocido como León Tolstói, nació en Yásnaya Poliana, Rusia, en el seno de una de las familias la más antigua nobleza, el 9 de septiembre de 1828. Es considerado como uno de los escritores más importantes de la historia de la literatura, y sus obras se cuentan entre las más importantes del Realismo.

Commissario Brunetti beginnt seinen neunten Fall mit Ermittlungen in eigener Sache: Ein Beamter des Katasteramtes behauptet, die Wohnung der Familie Brunetti sei illegal gebaut worden. Dem Venezianer Brunetti, eigentlich ein unbestechlicher Vertreter des Rechtsstaates, ist sofort klar, dass sich dieses Problem nur mit Hilfe "Feiner Freunde" lösen lässt...

In the pursuit of success, the power of the mind cannot be underestimated. In "Winner's Mindset: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking," author Leon Ehumadu takes you on a transformative journey into positive thinking and its profound impact on achieving your goals. Drawing from the latest research in psychology and personal development, this book offers practical strategies and insights to help you cultivate a winning mindset. By shifting your perspective and embracing positivity, you can unlock your full potential and create your desired life.

Publicada por primera vez en 1886, es una novela corta del escritor ruso Lev Tolstói. Dentro de su bibliografía, se encuentra hacia el final de su producción. Para algunos analistas de la obra de Tolstói, esta historia reflejaría las luchas intelectuales y espirituales que poco tiempo atrás el autor había atravesado, en la crisis que tuvo cuando alcanzó los 50 años y que superaría con un radical cambio espiritual.

Including real-life case studies, a breakdown of all the theory, and a treasure trove of handy dos and don'ts, you'll not only shape up your four-legged friend, but also, sustain lasting, life-long results. Grab some treats, a squeaker, and a long (ish) lead, and let Leon turn you into the ultimate dog behaviourist, right from the comfort of your own den!

There Plant Eyes probes the ways in which blindness has shaped our ocularcentric culture, challenging deeply ingrained ideas about what it means to be “blind”. For millennia, blind­ness has been used to signify such things as thoughtlessness (“blind faith”), irrationality (“blind rage”), and unconsciousness (“blind evolution”). But at the same time, blind people have been othered as the recipients of special powers as compensation for lost sight (from the poetic gifts of John Milton to the heightened senses of the comic book hero Daredevil).

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to build a strong, muscular physique? This series of books is right for you. Introducing "Bodybuilding Fundamentals" and "Advanced Bodybuilding," the ultimate guide to kickstarting your bodybuilding journey and achieving your fitness goals. In this comprehensive series, you'll delve into the core principles and fundamental knowledge of bodybuilding. Gain a deep understanding of how your muscles work and grow, unlocking the secrets to optimizing your nutrition, training, and recovery for maximum results.

Eighteen years have passed since ten countries from Central & Eastern Europe joined the European Union and more than three decades since the Berlin Wall was torn down in 1989—but ignorance about what is popularly still called Eastern Europe is as widespread as ever. Slovenia still gets mixed up with Slovakia, the Slavs remain a mystery in a Europe apparently dominated by Romanic and Germanic nations and a country like the Czech Republic is labelled as Eastern European, although one needs to travel west to get from Vienna to Prague.