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China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century.

When Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker’s art critic and the leading art writer of his generation, published his eye-opening autobiographical essay, “The Art of Dying,” in December 2019, he reported that he had lung cancer and had been given six months of life. Fortunately, his treatment was showing some improvement, and so, he wrote, “These extra months are a luxury that I hope to have put to good use.”

10 thrilling adventures for Sarah Jane and her friends, as seen on TV, read by Elisabeth Sladen, Daniel Anthony and Anjli Mohindra. Sarah Jane Smith always finds herself in trouble. As an old friend of the Doctor she's used to encountering aliens, battling monsters and defeating evil. Along with her friends Luke, Clyde, Rani, Maria and Sky - not to mention supercomputer Mr Smith - Sarah Jane and her trusty lipstick are prepared for anything the universe throws at them.

This definitive box set includes all the landmark speeches of the great orator and American leader Martin Luther King, Jr., from his inspirational "I Have a Dream" to his firey "Give Us the Ballot." Comprised of recordings previously included in A Call to Conscience and A Knock at Midnight, The Essential Box Set is a must-have for any home, library, or school collection.

Max Anger is a man on the edge. The former fighter in an elite band of special-ops soldiers in Sweden, Anger is haunted by battle scars, a childhood spent in the Stockholm archipelago, and his own mysterious family past. Now behind a desk at Vektor, a think tank conducting research on Russia, he’s met his match - and fallen in love - with fierce fellow operative Pashie Kovalenko. Like all of Vektor, she’s set her sights on the tenuous future of her country.

Former special-ops soldier and now an analyst for the think tank Vektor, Max Anger would kill to move on from the scars of his past - if only for the sake of Pashie, his girlfriend and fellow operative, who wants out of the battle zone. For them, a normal life is just one more dangerous uncertainty. Especially now that evil is hitting closer to home. Sofia Karlsson of the Swedish police wants Max’s help in a high-profile and high-stakes murder investigation: the hunt for a serial killer stalking the streets of Stockholm, who’s eliminating his victims in gruesome ways.

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its followers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism.

In The Dictionary Wars, Peter Martin recounts the patriotic fervor in the early American republic to produce a definitive national dictionary that would rival Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. But what began as a cultural war of independence from Britain devolved into a battle among lexicographers, authors, scholars, and publishers, all vying for dictionary supremacy and shattering forever the dream of a unified American language.

Do you ever feel like other people are overtaking you in life? Lack self-esteem and belief in yourself, often leaving you feeling worthless? Or like most people, you just want to finally overcome that frustrating mental barrier that’s constantly holding you back? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. You see, building discipline and compassion within yourself will have a powerful effect on where you’re heading in life.

In this comprehensive guide on self-discipline, you’ll find anything and everything you need to know to become the best version of yourself. This step-by-step process breaks down all the essentials toward becoming a more responsible, dependable, and devoted person, letting you learn the ropes of self-discipline, so you can stick to anything you put your mind to.

A secret hidden for 40 years is about to come out. The man at the centre of this secret discovers from his dying adoptive mother that he has a family he knew nothing about. With nothing to go on, he is determined to find them whatever the cost. However, the more he learns, the more dangerous his quest becomes. But when he finds out the truth it is so shocking and scandalous, it may well cost him his life and the lives of his family.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 29 feiert Astro seinen elften Geburtstag und wird zum Vermittler zwischen Claire und Sibylle. Oliver kehrt verändert von seinem Abenteuer auf Rogos Veridis zurück. Und Astrolabius reist mit seiner Klasse endlich zu einer Fliegenden Insel - ein lang ersehnter Traum wird wahr!

In ASTRO Staffel 1 Episode 22 wird das Sportfest auf dem Mond zum Schauplatz unerwarteter Ereignisse. Teamgeist und Zusammenhalt stehen an erster Stelle, aber nicht für Erik, der Astro zu einem gefährlichen Fechtduell herausfordert. Astrolabius erhält Hilfe von einem unerwarteten Unterstützer.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 7 wird das Rätsel um Sternschnuppe gelüftet! Ein Mondschnupfen hat sich auf der Mondstation ausgebreitet. Astro findet sich bald in Doktor Dietrich Becks Praxis wieder, wo er die neueste Erfindung, den Gesundheitsturm, ausprobieren darf. Leider hat es Astro und Claire auch erwischt und sie müssen für ein paar Tage zu Hause bleiben.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 3 besucht Astrolabius die Mondschule. Viele neue Fächer warten auf ihn! Doch der Tag ist ganz schön anstrengend und so schläft Astro an seinem ersten Unterrichtstag im Fach Philosophie ein. Oh, Schreck! Zu allem Überfluss klaut der fiese Junge Erik Stone auch noch seine Modellrakete. Astro bekommt jedoch unerwartet Hilfe.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 12 ist Astrolabius Winter nicht abergläubisch. Freitag, der 13. - was kann da schon schief gehen? Doch dieser Tag stellt Astro vor Herausforderungen, die ihn stark zweifeln lassen. Nachdem er von einer Katastrophe in die nächste schlittert, versucht er, alles mit Humor zu nehmen.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 2 erkundet Astro gemeinsam mit seinem vierbeinigen Freund Sternschnuppe die außergewöhnliche Mondstation, sein neues Zuhause. Er lernt Kim, die Shopbesitzerin kennen und besucht seinen Vater im Labor. Unerwartet wird er von einem neuen Freund gerettet und muss eine moralische Entscheidung treffen, denn der Junge Erik Stone setzt ihn gewaltig unter Druck.

Tief im Weltraum begegnet Astrolabius in der finalen Episode 30 von ASTRO Staffel 1, einem geheimnisvollen Fremden. Die Ereignisse überschlagen sich und die Grenze zwischen Traum und Wirklichkeit verschwimmt.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 16 erwarten Astro drei Tage in der Wildnis, Gruselgeschichten am Lagerfeuer, unerwartete Regenschauer und eine Nacht in einer Höhle. Astrolabius genießt die Zeit auf seinem Heimatplaneten Alpha Prime, besonders das Wiedersehen mit einem alten Freund ist eine gelungene Überraschung.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 15 hat Oliver Klamsy es nicht leicht. Erik ist enttäuscht von ihm und wirft ihn aus seiner Bande. Astro und Nolan stehen ihm bei, doch Nolan zweifelt an Olivers Aufrichtigkeit. Der geheimnisvolle Freund aus den Katakomben verlässt die Mondstation, ohne sich zu verabschieden.