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This fascinating painting, entitled ‘After Midnight Mass, Fifteenth Century’, was exhibited by George Henry Boughton at the Royal Academy in 1897 and is now hidden away in a private collection. Did her creator know who she was, this lady of high birth emerging from the cathedral in the snow with her companion at her elbow? And who was the young man with yellow hair who is stepping forward from the crowd, hoping to attract her attention? Within this book, the listener will discover her story, the story of a little serf with chestnut curls and violet eyes...

In "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," author Danielle Yung embarks on a crucial mission: to break down the barriers of bias and foster a world of deeper understanding and respect. Aimed at young listeners yet profound for all ages, this book serves as a powerful tool in navigating the intricate landscape of bias in our diverse society.

Two hundred years of fascinating people and events, The Flying Crossbeam is a "predictive fiction" that introduces us to Thomas Bennett, a man who, through sharing his own private revelation, unknowingly changes the world. Written as a listenable but scholarly treatise by a man in 2226, the audiobook describes a world of brutal reality and miraculous beauty. Bennett's philosophy is that of the miniscule "now" which defines the entire universe and makes all things immediately accessible.

Grace is fascinated by the natural world. To increase this precious sense of wonder, she is chosen by Nature’s spirit guides and guardians to travel on ‘a funny, sometimes fearful journey’ with an amethyst stone as her guide and promise of help along the way

Frau Holle hat den ersten Schnee ins Land gebracht. Es ist kalt geworden und Muffel, ein hungriger Schneehase, streitet sich sogar mit einem Schneemann um die letzte Karotte. Da taucht Julie auf. Sie hat ihre Spule verloren und sich hoffnungslos verirrt. Muffel führt sie zum Haus der geheimnisvollen Frau Holle. Diese empfängt die beiden mit offenen Armen, denn bei ihr gibt es immer viel zu tun. So hat sich der Weihnachtsmann persönlich für einen Besuch bei ihr angemeldet. Julie kann Frau Holle in jeder Hinsicht helfen.

Certes, l’argent ne fait pas le bonheur. Cependant, ce n’est pas un tabou, qu’il s’agisse d’études, de travail, de mariage, de grossesse, de décès, de catastrophe naturelle, de politique et même de santé, tout tourne autour de l’argent. Pourtant, dans notre éducation, il n’y a pas vraiment d’enseignement sur la bonne façon de gérer notre argent de manière à nous construire une autonomie financière qui nous permet d’accéder à une réelle liberté et un train de vie assez confortable.

Our course is designed to teach you key frequently used vocabulary and phrases that are essential for everyday communication. The course will provide you with the tools and resources you need to build a strong foundation in the French language and remember and recall what you learn. We understand that learning a new language can be challenging, which is why our course is structured to make it easy for you to understand and retain the material. The course includes a variety of activities and exercises that will help you practice and apply the new vocabulary and phrases you learn.

Déconstruire l'obligation de loyauté induite par notre culture pour mieux se définir et se construire soi-même, pour prendre soin de soi et des autres. Il faut parfois s'affranchir de personnes, d'engagements, de liens qui ne nous conviennent plus, qui peut-être même nous font du mal. Mais dire non, couper les ponts, se réinventer, cela nous fait souvent peur car nous sommes prisonniers d'une idée fausse de la loyauté.