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In this classic farce, a young man pretends to be a war hero to impress a pretty girl. As his lies progress, so do his troubles - with hilarious results. Playwright Pierre Corneille’s comedy of manners is considered a groundbreaking work that influenced contemporaries such as the young Molière. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Tara Lynne Barr, Janine Barris, Sue Cremin, Danny Mann, Christopher Neame, John Sloan, Mark Sullivan, and Matthew Wolf Includes a conversation about Corneille and French drama with Larry F. Norman of the University of Chicago.

The Catholic Church defines the seven sacraments as “efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.” Do you regularly partake of these “efficacious signs of grace?” Catholic clergy, religious, and laity alike declare the wonderful blessings of the sacraments. Yet, many people still have questions. What are the seven sacraments? When did Jesus institute the sacraments? How did the Church recognize the sacraments? Why should Christians receive the sacraments? Father Pierre Pourrat (1871-1957) answers these ...

Caught up in his decadent lifestyle, 20-something Gabriel Brockwell decides to kill himself. But before he does, he embarks on a quest for Wonderland—a bacchanal to end all bacchanals. His journey takes him around the globe, from London to Tokyo to Berlin, to taste all of life’s wildest pleasures, only to emerge with a renewed spirit and a desire to make up for some of the terrible things he’s done.

You use your cell phone every day, but how does it actually work? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind cell phone technology.

Esta Primavera de 1940. Louise Belmont, de treinta años, corre desnuda y recubierta de sangre por el bulevar de Montparnasse. Para entender la macabra situación que acaba de vivir, esta joven maestra deberá sumergirse en la locura de un momento histórico sin parangón: mientras las tropas alemanas avanzan de forma implacable hacia París y el ejército francés está en plena desbandada, cientos de miles de personas aterrorizadas huyen en busca de un lugar más seguro.

Considerato il più grande romanzo epistolare della letteratura francese, "Le relazioni pericolose" (1782) è ambientato nella Parigi del Settecento, dove la Marchesa de Merteuil, falsa e devota, abbandonata dall'amante, Gercourt, decide di vendicarsi disonorandolo. A questo scopo conquista la complicità del Visconte di Valmont, suo ex amante e noto seduttore senza scrupoli. Valmont accetta la sfida e decide di sedurre la giovane Cécile, promessa sposa di Gercourt.

El antaño flamante director de recursos humanos Alain Delambre ha perdido toda esperanza de encontrar trabajo y se siente cada vez más marginado. Cuando una empresa de reclutamiento considera su candidatura, está dispuesto a todo con tal de conseguir el empleo y recuperar su dignidad, desde mentir a su esposa hasta pedirle dinero a su hija para poder participar en la prueba final del proceso de selección: un simulacro de toma de rehenes. Sin embargo, la ira acumulada en años de agravios no tiene límites...y el juego de rol puede convertirse en un macabro juego de muerte.

Der 7. Fall für Madame le Commissaire und ihren Assistenten Apollinaire. Der siebte Fall für Isabelle Bonnet - Provence-Krimi mit Wohlfühlatmosphäre vom Bestsellerautor.

Tandis que ses parents explorent des territoires sauvages de l'autre monde, Ewilan se retrouve prisonnière sur Terre d'une sinistre "Institution". Au cœur de ce laboratoire clandestin, la Sentinelle félonne Eléa Ril' Morienval fomente son retour en Gwendalavir qu'elle cherche plus que jamais à conquérir. Réduite à l'impuissance par de terribles expériences, Ewilane ne peut compter que sur le courage de Salim pour s'échapper.

The whirlwind of job applications, interviews, follow-up, resume building, and networking is just the beginning. What happens after you've landed the job, settled in, and begun to make a difference - where do you go from here? What if you feel stuck in what you thought would be your dream profession? New York Times best-selling author Mika Brzezinski and producer Daniela Pierre-Bravo provide an essential manual for those crucial next steps.

AWE (the Artificial Wisdom Engine) is developed by our heroes to avert a catastrophic tipping point predicted by a climate model. AWE must also combat pernicious disinformation, particularly the fake news generated by an industrialist—a psychopathic and murderous antagonist linked to Putin, who is determined to protect his and his clients' interests.

Black Diamond Chronicles is a compelling anthology that tells the stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity and emerged stronger, like rare black diamonds formed under pressure. Each narrative highlights the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing its ability to heal, grow, and transform through hardship. These stories inspire with their message of courage, strength, and triumph over life’s challenges. Readers are invited to witness the profound transformations that arise from moments of struggle, celebrating the extraordinary resilience and brilliance that resides within...

Après avoir libéré les Sentinelles, Ewilan et Salim rejoignent la Citadelle des Frontaliers avec leurs compagnons. Là, Ewilan découvre la retraite de Merwyn, le plus grand des dessinateurs. Il leur conseille de regagner l'autre monde et de convaincre Mathieu, le frère d'Ewilan, de les suivre en Gwendalavir. Il leur faudra encore embarquer pour les îles Alines afin de délivrer les parents d'Ewilan, retenus par Eléa, la sentinelle traîtresse.

Winner of the CWA International Dagger. In kidnapping cases, the first few hours are crucial. After that, the chances of being found alive go from slim to nearly none. Alex Prevost – beautiful, resourceful, tough – may be no ordinary victim, but her time is running out. Commandant Camille Verhoeven and his detectives have nothing to go on: no suspect, no lead, rapidly diminishing hope. All they know is that a girl was snatched off the streets of Paris and bundled into a white van. The enigma that is the fate of Alex will keep Verhoeven guessing until the bitter, bitter end.

In einem Raumschiff, das mit Lichtgeschwindigkeit durch das Weltall fliegt, begibt sich der Journalist Ulysse Mérou zusammen mit zwei Wissenschaftlern auf eine Mission, die die Erkundung des nächstgelegenen Sonnensystems zum Ziel hat. Zu ihrer großen Überraschung finden sie einen Planeten, der unserer Erde gleicht. Doch eine noch größere Verblüffung erwartet sie: Auf Soror, so der Taufname durch die Entdecker, leben menschenähnliche Wesen! Diesen scheint jedoch jedwedes rationale Denkvermögen zu fehlen, und kaum ist eine erste Verständigung hergestellt, werden sie allesamt gejagt und gefangen genommen von der herrschenden Zivilisation auf dem Planeten: Affen!

Transform your children’s experience of life in this sad, wonderful world as they journey home to God by following scripture’s epic story. Author Jeremy Pierre wants to awaken children to a brave journey - a journey home. This beautiful tale traces the theme of God’s presence through the storyline of scripture. People were created to be with God but lost their nearness to him at the fall. So God sent his son Jesus Christ to cross that distance, making a way for people to follow him on their own journey home.

A small town holds fiercely on to its secrets. In the heart of Gascony, a fire ravages the warehouse of one of Armagnac's top estates, killing the master distiller. Wine expert Benjamin Cooker is called in to estimate the value of the losses. But Cooker and his assistant, Virgile, want to know more. How did the old alembic explode? Was it really an accident? Why is the estate owner, Baron de Castayrac, penniless? How legal are his dealings?

Au cœur d'une France envahie par les zombies, Dernière Terre raconte le voyage insolite de quatre jeunes prêts à tout pour rejoindre l'Angleterre. Thomas, David, Laura et la petite Sophie vont côtoyer une série d'univers aussi bien mystique, surnaturel que médiéval. Pour traverser la Manche, notre quatuor de bras cassés va ainsi croiser une galerie de survivants aussi terrifiants qu'excentriques. Chaque étape de l'aventure permet de comprendre les origines de l'infection et le rôle primordial que les quatre personnages vont devoir tenir.

Disaster strikes the vineyards in Alsace. Vintners are tense and old grudges surface. The Winemaker Detective's reputation is on the line as he must find the cause before the late harvest starts. Winter is in the air in Alsace and local customs are sowing trouble, piquing the curiosity of the famous winemaker from Bordeaux, Benjamin Cooker. While the wine expert and his assistant Virgile settle into their hotel in the old city of Colmar, distinguished vineyards are attacked. Is it revenge?

One winter day in Paris, renowned wine critic Benjamin Cooker's world gets turned upside down when his car gets highjacked. He loses his treasured tasting notebook and his feeling of safety. To recover, he retreats to the region around Tours, sure that the wine and off-season calm will restore is sense of self. There a flamboyant British dandy, a spectacular blue-eyed blond, a zealous concierge and touchy local police disturb his well-deserved rest.