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The Gulag - a vast array of Soviet concentration camps that held millions of political and criminal prisoners - was a system of repression and punishment that terrorized the entire society, embodying the worst tendencies of Soviet communism. In this magisterial and acclaimed history, Anne Applebaum offers the first fully documented portrait of the Gulag, from its origins in the Russian Revolution, through its expansion under Stalin, to its collapse in the era of glasnost.

At the edge of Moodong Creek, deep within the enchanted Yellowstone Valley, stands the Whispering Tree—a She Oak older than any map, with roots tangled in stories passed down through the wind. This is where the Naming Tree lives. And this is where the story begins.

When Erik Danton fled the Paris Opera House, taking ballerina Meg Giry and her mother with him, they all hoped that they could leave the Phantom of the Opera behind. But both are haunted by their pasts, and drawn together by their lifelong, indefinable relationship.

Hur kan någon försvinna från en hotellsvit i Oslo utan att dörrar eller fönster öppnats och utan att övervakningskamerorna registrerat något? Att denna någon är Helen Bentley, USA: s första kvinnliga president, gör saken än mer oförklarlig och skrämmande. Snart är jakten på kidnapparen i full gång och hela världen följer andlöst sökandet efter den försvunna presidenten. Så också Inger Johanne Vik, mammaledig psykolog och jurist med ett förflutet inom FBI.

Entre amours perdues et secrets de famille, de la Seconde Guerre mondiale aux années 1990, Anne Jacobs nous entraîne dans le deuxième tome de sa trilogie phénomène au cœur des tourmentes du XXe siècle. Une nouvelle saga époustouflante digne de La Villa aux étoffes . Allemagne, 1993. Le son des cloches retentit enfin sur le domaine de Dranitz pour célébrer le mariage de Franziska et Walter après plus de quarante ans passés loin l'un de l'autre. Le bonheur semble désormais possible et tous deux espèrent profiter de cette nouvelle vie avec leurs enfants.

„Return on Innovation“ ist ein Interviewformat, in dem Anne Schlösser und Heike Löffler mit Entscheiderinnen und Entscheidern aus Mittelstand und Konzernwelt über ihr Herzensthema sprechen: erfolgreiche Innovation. Dabei geht es nicht um Buzzwords oder abstrakte Theorien – Anne und Heike bringen echte Erfahrungsberichte aus der Praxis auf den Punkt. Gemeinsam mit ihren Gästen zeigen sie, wie aus Innovationsvorhaben nachhaltiges Wachstum entsteht. Mit inspirierenden Einblicken, authentischen Erfahrungen und konkreten Beispielen machen sie greifbar, was Innovation im Unternehmensalltag...

Endlich auf Deutsch! Ein verwunschenes altes Anwesen, vier Milliardärsbrüder und ihre dunklen Geheimnisse: Willkommen in Midnight Manor ! Niemand weiß, was in Midnight Manor vor sich geht. Das Anwesen der Brüder Voss thront über unserer Kleinstadt und die vier Milliardäre sieht man kaum außerhalb der Mauern. Und so häufen sich die Gerüchte … Als mein Vater stirbt, muss ich feststellen, dass meine Familie bei dem ältesten Bruder, Asher Voss, hoch verschuldet ist. Notgedrungen gehe ich einen Deal mit ihm ein: Ein Jahr lang soll ich für ihn arbeiten – und er wird es mir nicht leicht machen.

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century America, Europe, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of The Woman in White, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

From Tolstoy's introspective reflections on the passage of time in Boyhood, Childhood, Youth to Dostoevsky’s exploration of ideological turmoil in Demons, these stories present the raw complexities of personal and societal transformation. Dombey and Son captures Dickens' powerful critique of Victorian society, while Shirley examines the life of a strong, independent woman challenging the conventions of her era.

The Essential Classics: Volume 3 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Lucy Scott, Kristin Atherton, Peter Noble, Robert G. Slade, and Olivia Dowd. Spanning British, German, and American literature, this collection includes stories of the high seas in Moby Dick, small town comedy in Queen Lucia, as well love, honour, and betrayal in Far From the Madding Crowd, and more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 9 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Emma Gregory, Ben Allen, George Blagden, and Peter Noble. From the gripping tale of social confinement in Little Dorrit to the dark exploration of ambition and desire in Nana, this volume covers a range of emotions and struggles. The Immortalist delves into fate and the choices that shape our lives, while Dead Souls brings wit and satirical brilliance to the human condition.

Le WakeUp Cast, c'est le podcast qui donne la parole à des professionnels et des acteurs associatifs passionnés qui façonnent le monde de demain.À chaque épisode, découvrez un nouvel engagement, un récit inspirant et des perspectives inclusives, parfaits pour enrichir vos idées le temps d’un trajet, du petit déjeuner, du déjeuner... Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Skull Meatloaf | Podcast with Anne C. Totero is where we talk about evolving on your own terms, at your own pace, any way you know how with honesty and humor. Anne is a author, therapist, and clinical educator who spends her off-time writing and sharing her knowledge of self-evolution with others. As always, evolve and heal on, my friends.

Smerdon Toast is a YouTube and podcast series created by award-winning Australian painters Anne Smerdon and Seabastion Toast. Join us as we go deep into the why, how and "what the?" of being an artist. We give ourselves monthly painting challenges and share what we learn, what we struggled with and what we discovered along the way. We invite you to join our challenges and improve your oil painting skills, artistic knowledge and life advice along with us. Want to join the challenge? Share your work using #smerdontoast — we’d love to see it! 🖼️ Shop the artworks from each episode: ...

"The novella is well crafted and demonstrates a clear focus on the tropes and plotlines of historical fiction."– Royal Palm Literary Award Judge "The rendering of environmental and cultural issues around this story is a very strong point which places the characters in a very rich and believable environment."– Royal Palm Literary Award Judge Losing Love Maggie's beloved Lennox has been dead for ten years, and life is still unbearable without him. Neither of them knew she was carrying their child when he went off to war, but Ian bears a striking resemblance to his father, both in looks ...

The novel opens with the vampire world in crisis… vampires have been proliferating out of control; burnings have commenced all over the world, huge massacres similar to those carried out by Akasha in The Queen of the Damned… Old vampires, roused from slumber in the earth are doing the bidding of a Voice commanding that they indiscriminately burn vampire-mavericks in cities from Paris and Mumbai to Hong Kong, Kyoto, and San Francisco.

It's centuries since I've seen one single other member of my own species. Oh, there have been others. I've heard of them, chased after them, and in some instances almost found them. Mark, I say almost. But not in centuries have I touched my own flesh and blood, as humans are so fond of saying. Never in all this time....

Known as the Lyon for his prowess on the battlefield, Piers de Montgomerie accepts a challenge from king David of Scotland—squash a troublesome Highland rebellion. For his payment, he accepts disputed lands, but soon discovers that what he truly desires is the Highland beauty whose brothers will never bow to him.

The place, the rugged coast of Northern California. A bluff high above the Pacific. A grand mansion full of beauty and tantalizing history set against a towering redwood forest.

This sequel to The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, the first of Anne Rice's elegantly written volumes of erotica, continues her explicit, teasing exploration of the psychology of human desire. Now Beauty, having indulged in a secret and forbidden infatuation with the rebellious slave Prince Tristan, is sent away from the Satyricon-like world of the Castle. Sold at auction, she will soon experience the tantalizing punishments of "the village", as her education in love, cruelty, dominance, submission, and tenderness is turned over to the brazenly handsome Captain of the Guard.