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For the past eight years, Julien Thornton has been living with a secret. One that only a handful of people know about. To the outside world, he has it all. A thriving career. A loving husband. And a face that the American public fell for by the millions, on a reality show that inadvertently saved his life. But behind the shine of celebrity, behind the easygoing nature, a crippling truth fills Julien with pain and self-loathing. It's a truth that he fights to overcome daily with the help of his husband, Joel Priestley, and now their boyfriend, Robbie Bianchi.

Danny n’a que cinq ans, mais il possède le " shining ", un don qui le fait rayonner d’une énergie psychique. Lorsque son père devient le gardien d’un vieil hôtel, les visions de Danny deviennent incontrôlables. Isolé du reste du monde par le blizzard, l’hôtel semble développer une force maléfique. Et qui sont ces mystérieux clients qui hantent ce lieu prétendument désert ?

The epic story of how France was born — from tribal chaos to the rise of kings, knights, and cathedrals that reshaped the West. Long before Versailles, Napoleon, and the French Revolution, there was another France — a land of warriors and dreamers, forged in blood and stone. In The Birth of France, discover how a scattered world of barbarian tribes, Viking invaders, and feuding lords became the first true nation of Europe. Meet Clovis, the warrior king who baptized a people; Charlemagne, the emperor who dreamed of uniting the West; Viking raiders who became dukes of Normandy; and the ...

In the early days of aviation, a handful of fearless pilots defied deserts, mountains, and oceans to deliver letters across continents. This is their story. Wings Across the World takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the golden age of airmail, chronicling the daring exploits of France’s legendary Aéropostale pilots—Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Jean Mermoz, Henri Guillaumet, and others—whose courage, skill, and ingenuity made history. From the scorching sands of the Sahara to the perilous heights of the Andes and the endless expanse of the South Atlantic, these men risked ...

A story of first love, first times, and a summer that could change everything. Instead of heading to France for a kite camp with his friends, this summer, Casper is stuck with his family at a camping site in northern Germany—the last place he wanted to spend his vacation. But the sleepy little town by the sea hides more than meets the eye. Like Valentin, the moody waiter at “The Wild Rooster” with icy blue eyes that send every customer running. But not Casper. He’s drawn to the blue-haired boy from the moment they meet. The only problem? Val doesn’t seem interested at all… or is...

From the cobblestone streets of Paris to the halls of power in Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte’s genius shaped the modern world. He was more than a conqueror; he was an architect of law, order, and ambition. Napoleon’s Blueprint explores how one man’s vision transformed France, influenced America, and created systems that endure centuries later. Julien Peltier takes readers on a cinematic journey through Napoleon’s rise from Corsican outsider to Emperor, revealing the institutions, education systems, urban planning, and legal frameworks that continue to define modern governance. With...

The Algerian War (1954–1962) was one of the last great struggles of decolonization — a brutal conflict that forever changed France and Algeria. Between November 1954 and July 1962, Algeria, then a French territory for over a century, became the scene of a fierce fight for independence. This war was not only a military confrontation, but also a political, ideological, and psychological battle that divided communities, mobilized millions, and drew the attention of the entire world. In The Algerian War: A Clear History for Intermediate and Advanced French Learners, historian Julien Peltier...

Après une vie tumultueuse, Orka a raccroché son épée pour élever son fils, Breca. Mais les événements qui bouleversent Vígríd vont l'amener à ressusciter son passé guerrier. De son côté, Varg, un ancien esclave à la recherche des assassins de sa sœur va croiser le chemin d'une compagnie de mercenaires, la Confrérie du Sang. Au milieu des guerriers, il va découvrir peu à peu ce qu'il n'a jamais connu dans sa vie : la chaleur de l'amitié et de la camaraderie, et peut-être sa propre humanité.

What happens when soldiers turn against their own nation? In the early 1960s, as Algeria fought for independence, a secret French organization waged a brutal campaign of bombings, assassinations, and sabotage. They called themselves the Organisation de l’Armée Secrète (OAS). To their followers, they were patriots. To the world, they were terrorists. The Secret Army: The Rise and Fall of the OAS in Algeria is a gripping, cinematic history of one of the most dangerous underground movements of the 20th century. From the chaos of colonial Algiers to the near-assassination of Charles de ...

The untold story of the pilot-poet the world fell in love with—told with the suspense of a thriller and the heart of a timeless classic. On July 31, 1944, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry—war hero, pioneering aviator, and author of The Little Prince—took off in a reconnaissance aircraft and vanished forever. No distress call. No witnesses. No answers. For decades, the world has asked the same question: What really happened on his final flight? In The Last Flight of the Little Prince, Julien Peltier delivers the definitive, cinematic biography of one of the most fascinating figures of the ...

Hidden beyond the grand boulevards and glittering monuments lies a Paris most tourists never see—a wild, magnetic world built from castoffs, secrets, and survival. Welcome to the flea market of Saint-Ouen, the sprawling, legendary marketplace where ragpickers became rebels, collectors became kings, and the forgotten objects of history found new life. For more than 150 years, the Puces has been a crossroads of humanity: a refuge for the poor, a paradise for artists, a hunting ground for designers, a black-market artery during wartime, and a living museum of craftsmanship in an age obsessed...

In June 1940, Paris did not fall with a roar. It fell with a whisper. German troops marched into the city, and life changed overnight. Cafés stayed open, schools held classes, and the streets looked the same—but behind closed doors, everything had shifted. Conversations lowered. Neighbors watched one another. Silence became survival. The Years of Silence is a gripping, human account of France under the Vichy regime—where collaboration, resistance, fear, and quiet heroism lived side by side. Moving from the fall of Paris to the rise of the Resistance, from the persecution of Jews to the...

Avenante, polie et serviable, Tanya est l'invitée que tout le monde rêve d'accueillir chez soi. Dans le cadre d'un programme d'échange, cette étudiante britannique vient d'emménager pour un an dans la luxueuse maison de la famille Merritt, à Los Angeles. Pour Natalie, inconsolable depuis la mort tragique d'Anabel, sa fille aînée, cette nouvelle arrivée sera peut-être l'occasion de faire enfin son deuil. Mais Paige, sa seconde fille, ne peut dissimuler sa méfiance : elle est persuadée que Tanya joue un rôle.

Discover the France you never knew — beyond the Eiffel Tower and the Loire châteaux, past the cafés of Paris and the lavender fields of Provence, into the soul of the nation. France: The Tapestry of Regions takes you on an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and identity — from Brittany’s rugged coasts to Corsica’s jagged mountains, from the vineyards of Burgundy to the Alps’ soaring peaks. Historian Julien Peltier weaves together centuries of French history with vivid storytelling, revealing the unique character of each region: the troubadours of Languedoc, the ...

My tormentor knows no bounds, and I'm done being his prey. In another new city, I'm hoping this is the place where I finally find peace and those parts of myself I've lost along the way. New name, new hair, new clothes…new me. I'm determined for it to stick this time, desperate for a quiet existence to escape the horrors chasing me. The last thing I expect to find is more of what I'm running from. Violence. Murder. Manipulation. Except here, three dangerous men have me in their sights.

The untold story of the artist who changed how the world sees adventure. The Man Who Drew the World is the definitive narrative biography of Hergé—the visionary Belgian creator of Tintin, the boy reporter whose global footprint spans art, literature, film, and pop culture. In this vivid, deeply human portrait, author Julien Peltier takes readers behind the clean lines and iconic panels to reveal the man who shaped modern imagination. From a quiet Catholic childhood in Brussels to the explosive debut of Tintin in 1929… From wartime turmoil and accusations that nearly ended his career to...

Paris, May 1968: Students on the barricades. Ten million workers on strike. A president in hiding. For a moment, France was on the brink of revolution. What began as a student protest exploded into the largest general strike in Western history. Universities were occupied, factories seized, and the government nearly toppled. For weeks, Paris became a battlefield of ideas and cobblestones, where youth demanded a new world — and the old order fought back. Paris on Fire: May 1968 and the Revolution That Shook the World brings this explosive moment to life for American readers. With the ...

A sweeping history of power, conquest, and memory — and how an empire that no longer exists still shapes one of the world’s most influential nations. For over three centuries, France ruled vast colonies across Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the battlefields of Algeria and Indochina, the French Empire reshaped global politics and left behind a legacy as complex as it is contested. In The Long Shadow of Empire, historian Julien Peltier traces the rise and fall of France’s colonial project and shows how its ...

Laïcité: The History and Future of Secularism in France by Julien Peltier Laïcité — the French principle of secularism — is more than a law. It is a national philosophy, a cultural identity, and a source of both unity and division. From its revolutionary origins in the 18th century to its codification in the 1905 Separation Law, laïcité has shaped French politics, education, and public life for over a century. This book traces the journey of secularism through Catholic resistance, colonial expansion, immigration, the headscarf debates, terrorism, and the search for social cohesion...

Rama est revenu ! Rama, ou plutôt son double, son clone, son jumeau : Rama II. Soixante-dix ans plus tôt, un mystérieux engin extraterrestre traversait brièvement le système solaire, donnant corps à cette fabuleuse révélation : l'homme n'était pas seul dans l'Univers. Et voilà qu'en cette année 2196, le scénario se répète ! Un deuxième vaisseau interstellaire, exactement semblable au précédent, se matérialise dans l'espace... l'humanité, pour la seconde fois de son histoire, envoie une équipe de savants à la rencontre du visiteur.