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Lord Humphrey Marford has a way with cards, dice, and gambling of all forms. He’d love to start his own gaming house, but that takes a lot of money, far more than he or his brothers can come up with. His only solution is to marry an heiress, and he can’t be too choosy. Miss Hortensia Blythe seems perfect - pretty, charming and very, very rich, she’s just home from India where her father made a fortune and left her every penny of it. But even as he courts the ladylike but rather dull Miss Blythe, Humphrey is drawn to her companion.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, a select group of his family and most ardent admirers from the worlds of literature and entertainment, including Joanna Lumley and Simon Callow, gathered in Highgate Cemetery, burial place of many of the Dickens family, to hear readings from his work introduced by his great-great-grandson Mark Dickens and to discuss his life.

Turning on the Light presents some of her personal stories and offers tips and tricks she has learned over years of study and learning. This narrative provides valuable information and guidance for those who are visually impaired, their caregivers, and their loved ones. It is full of ideas for adapting to diminished vision and dealing with fundamentally important day-to-day routines.

Nowa powieść autorki "Tego jednego lata" Piękna wiosenna opowieść o uczuciu, które rozkwita niczym spragnione słońca młode listki, zdobiące parkowe drzewa. Rozalia Lis sądziła, że dokładnie wie, co będzie robić w życiu. Czasem jednak okazuje się, że jedno marzenie zastępuje drugie, powodując niemałe zamieszanie... Zostawia za sobą rodzinne Dźwirzyno, wyjeżdża do Warszawy i z determinacją zabiera się do realizacji swojego nowego pomysłu na życie - otwiera Salonik Spojrzeń.

Cy is still healing from injuries that almost killed her during Operation Backbone when she is called back for a very personal reason. Her son Michael is in the clutches of Damian Strandeski, former chairman of the GlobeCom board and kingpin behind all criminal syndicates operating on the dark web.

Il y a des vies qui sont si étonnantes qu'on n'aurait pu les inventer. C'est le cas de celle de Julian Gruda, alias Jules Kryda, alias Roger Binet. Comment, à quatorze ans, un garçon peut-il déjà avoir emprunté autant d'identités? Avoir vécu avec autant de familles différentes sans se faire démasquer? Avoir servi d'agent secret de la Résistance? Comment peut-il avoir grandi à l'orphelinat même s'il a deux mères, au moins?

There are eight billion people on this planet and the idea, or box of "NORMAL" that we try to live in is as varied as there are people. Who has the authority to tell us how to behave? It's not natural, it's not right, and it causes stress and illness for far too many humans. This book is a guide to finding freedom and understanding how to understand ourselves. It's a guide to becoming human being and enjoying life.

In Swansden, it seems like the men and women of the Post Office must make their own fun. From following mystic runes on a fantasy journey and competing in a little light professional competitive cycling, to fighting the Tuareg in a fort in Africa after joining the French Foreign Legion and engaging the Jupiter aliens in an amateur musical, via climbing Mount Everest and attempting to record a Christmas Number One - Brian, Derek and Sue will just have to make sure all the boring stuff like sorting and handing out the post is actually done at some point.

"I’m losing my mind, and it’s because of my magic. It won’t be long before I become like her—before I become a monster". Mirella is suffering under the pressure of being the Heart Maiden. Her friends are keeping their distance, and she’s been abandoned by the man she loves. She’s never felt more alone. Then the mysterious Kane shows up, and Mirella’s feelings are called into question. The enclave is tossed into chaos as revenants infiltrate the camp and begin stealing souls

For those that are willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to create the life that you long for, this book is for you. Ditching a life of unfulfilled potential, Your Guide to Self-Actualization takes you from wishful thinking, to possibility, to actualization.

Schwarzwald, 1965: Lisa hatte es nie leicht im Leben und wird von Selbstzweifeln geplagt. Als sie von der Försterfamilie Vogel an den reizvollen Liliensee eingeladen wird, hofft sie, dort zur Ruhe zu kommen und die Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen zu können. Charlotte Vogel nutzt die Gunst der Stunde, um einen ihrer Söhne mit Lisa zu verkuppeln. Und tatsächlich: Lisa unternimmt eine Bergtour mit Charlottes ältestem Sohn Robert, doch schon bald schweben die beiden in Gefahr ... Eine spannend-romantische Geschichte, die aufzeigt, dass Gott auch auf krummen Linien gerade schreiben kann.

At the heart of Oxford University life, the Bodleian Library is one of the oldest working libraries in Europe with some of its reading rooms - the medieval Duke Humfrey’s Library and the circular Radcliffe Camera - immortalised in films, including The Golden Compass the Harry Potter franchise. With access to priceless archives including Jane Austen’s unfinished novel The Watsons, this documentary reveals how the Elizabethan diplomat Sir Thomas Bodley created this extraordinary library and how it flourishes as a modern institution.

Cuchnacy Wersal to ksiazka oparta na róznorodnych zródlach z epoki i wstrzasajacy obraz obyczajów panujacych w Wersalu w czasach regencji po smierci Ludwika XIII oraz panowania Ludwika XIV, Ludwika XV i Ludwika XVI. Autorka przedstawia plejade slynnych królewskich metres, m.in. markize Montespan, markize Maintenon, markize Pompadour, ksiezna du Barry. Poznajemy ich intrygi, bezwzgledne postepowanie wobec rywalek, nieznajace hamulców erotyczne namietnosci. Opisany przez Elwire Watale wersalski dwór to miejsce targane brutalnymi, czesto krwawymi dramatami, perwersyjnymi rozrywkami, nieposkromionymi zadzami.

Elayne Stanton moves to Ayrshire Park as companion to Baron Cedric Tawnish’s bedridden wife. The Baron’s attraction to young Elayne is apparent, and flaming tongues spread unfounded rumors about Elaine’s unchaste conduct in the Baron’s arms. None of it true. Despite the rumors the Baron conducts himself honorably towards Miss Stanton, until one night, he stumbles into the house with apparently lascivious intentions toward the innocent girl.

A dead man crucified on an oak tree used by pagans. A pentagram carved into his chest. Antlers adorning his lifeless body. A horrific discovery in the autopsy room. All hallmarks of infamous serial killer Ulrik Ahlgren—the "Brain Surgeon." It should be an open-and-shut case. Except Ahlgren is currently locked up in Kumla Bunker, Sweden's secure prison for its most deranged killers.

How much would you invest in giving your teen an unshakeable, adaptable mind for a lifetime? Imagine arming your teen with emotional coping skills for every situation—what would that mean for their safety and well-being? As a parent, worrying is part of the job. The world can be daunting when your teen begins to explore it independently. You want to let them spread their wings, but you also want to ensure they navigate challenges safely. Striking this balance is crucial; too much pressure strains your relationship, hindering open communication.

Joanna Landau and Michael Golden guide you through the actual steps needed to successfully counter one of the greatest threats facing the Jewish people today: a Next Generation that is less and less connected to both Israel and their own Jewish identity. Whether you’re a devoted advocate for Israel, a Jewish community leader, or just a concerned parent or grandparent, this book is for you.

Iza, mloda absolwentka skandynawistyki, chociaz jest mloda osoba, to dzwiga juz duzy bagaz nieprzyjemnych doswiadczen zwiazanych z plcia przeciwna. Wielkim rozczarowaniem okazal sie byc dla niej nieszczesliwy zwiazek malzenski ze Szwedem, z którym mieszkala przez 4 lata w jego rodzinnym kraju.

Panny Ewa Jabłońska i Iga Branicka wychowały się we dworze w Czartorowiczach, od pokoleń należącym do rodziny Jabłońskich. Pomimo że sporo je różni, są ze sobą zaprzyjaźnione. Obie się zakochują. Splot wydarzeń doprowadzi je do konieczności dokonania trudnych wyborów. Co powinny uczynić, by spełniły się panieńskie marzenia? "Dwór w Czartorowiczach" ukazuje losy mieszkańców od urodzenia aż po grób, towarzysząc im w salonie i w kuchni, w alkowie i w ogrodzie, przy ołtarzu i nad mogiłą.

Po odczytaniu testamentu męża obrazek idyllicznego związku Pauliny rozpada się na drobne kawałki. Kobieta postanawia wyruszyć do Grecji, by znaleźć spadkobiercę należnego jej majątku i zdemaskować oszustwa męża. Czy uda się jej odkryć tajemnice podwójnego życia Janka? Kim są ludzie ze starych fotografii? A może nic nie jest takie, jak się nam wydaje? Autorka przeplata malownicze opisy greckich krajobrazów i zwyczajów z barwną historią miłosną. Nieszczęśliwy romans z przystojnym Grekiem utwierdzi Paulinę w przekonaniu, że winogrona nie zawsze mają słodki smak.