En 1856, avec humour et parfois irrévérence, Edmond About - célèbre pour sa vivacité, son ironie et sa précision - narre six rencontres curieuses, étonnantes, voire incongrues qui aboutissent toutes à des unions tendres, rocambolesque ou contre nature... pour les goûts de l'époque ! En préface, l'auteur présente ses histoires comme « une demi-douzaine de contes bleus qui pouvaient former un volume. » Le ton et le recul sont donnés !

Joseph Vilbort chante la Campine belge de 1877, région à la frontière des Pays-Bas. Il chante surtout les amours dans la région : l'ouvrier agricole Jef et la bergère Liske, la béguine flamande et l'officier français, la riche fiancée veuve et l'artiste désargenté... Six romances permettent à l'auteur d'exprimer des nuances de sa sensibilité. Les paysages des aventures sont dignes des peintres flamands : campagne, rues de Gand, mer du Nord, la palette colore les tableaux. Outre les personnages, les décors et les sentiments, Vilbort module aussi les impressions : colère, humour, angoisse, révolte.

ATTENTION : CE LIVRE CONTIENT DES PASSAGES EXPLICITES ET S'ADRESSE À UN PUBLIC AVERTI. Une jeune femme élevée loin du monde. Une expérience étrange sur la nature humaine. Une satire mordante des philosophes et des illusions du XVIIIe siècle. Imirce n'a connu ni père, ni mère, ni société. Enfermé dès l'enfance dans un lieu clos avec un compagnon du même âge, son esprit s'éveille hors des règles, des dogmes et des conventions. Lorsqu'elle découvre enfin le monde, son regard neuf révèle l'absurdité des systèmes, la fragilité de la morale et les contradictions d'une époque qui prétendait expliquer l'homme par la seule nature. Avec ce roman singulier publié en 1765, Dulaurens détourne les grands débats du Siècle des Lumières pour en faire une oeuvre vive, provocante et souvent irrévérencieuse. Éducation, désir, religion, raison, liberté : tout passe au crible d'une plume moqueuse qui attaque autant les philosophes que les dévots. À la fois roman libertin, conte philosophique et curiosité littéraire, Imirce, ou "la Fille de la nature" séduira les lecteurs amateurs de classiques sulfureux, de satire anticlericale et de littérature clandestine du XVIIIe siècle. Un texte rare, audacieux et profondément caustique, à redécouvrir dans son contexte historique.

A 16 de Novembro de 1434, em assembleia alargada da vereação do concelho de Sesimbra, foi autorizada a trasladação das cartas de privilégios e liberdades e demais escrituras que se encontravam na arca da câmara. Desta necessidade de preservar as escrituras concelhias nasceu o designado Tombo Velho da vila de Sesimbra, constituído por dezenas de documentos que se situam cronologicamente entre os séculos XIII e XV.Este códice, símbolo da identidade municipal, revela uma região e as suas comunidades numa multiplicidade de perspetivas que permitem vislumbrar os contextos históricos, reconstituir a paisagem da época ou identificar património que sobreviveu aos séculos, seja ele edificado, artístico ou imaterial.

As an essential contribution to the study of History in its various aspects, this book demonstrates the importance of sciences such as Palaeography, Diplomatics, Sigillography, and Codicology in understanding the societies of the past and their articulation with the future, by using current tools through the Digital Humanities.In Between Lines and Notarial Marks: Documentation Sciences in rebuilding the past, we are able to gain a better understanding of the past through these sciences, each with its own specific scope of analysis, demonstrating clearly how interdisciplinarity can be beneficial to writing history. But we have achieved more: we have understood the importance that these sciences have in archives and teaching today, and the challenges that the Digital Humanities represent for each of them and for the production of knowledge about the past, in a truly international analysis.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: Peter Kropotkin initially published the chapters of Mutual Aid as individual essays in the intellectual periodical The Nineteenth Century over the course of six years. In 1902 the essays were published as a book.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T. E. Lawrence's memoir of his involvement in leading a portion of the Arab revolt against the Ottoman empire during World War I. The empire had joined the side of Germany and the Central Powers in the war, and Britain hoped that a successful revolt would take the empire out of the war effort. Britain had also promised the Arabs that, if they were successful, England would recognize a single Arab state.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: Christopher Marlowe wrote The Jew of Malta at the height of his career, and it remained popular until England's theaters were closed by Parliament in 1642. Many have critiqued it for its portrayal of Elizabethan antisemitism, but others argue that Marlowe criticizes Judaism, Islam, and Christianity equally for their hypocrisy. This antisemitism debate continues on to Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, which was written about ten years later and which some consider to be directly influenced by The Jew of Malta.

Something to Hide (1953) by Miles Burton (John Rhode) is a classic British mystery novel featuring his long-running investigators, Desmond Merrion and Inspector Arnold. The story revolves around a complex, methodical investigation into a murder, involving clues found in a quiet rural setting. The narrative centers on the unraveling of a seemingly accidental death, which Merrion diagnoses as a murder.

Descubra los mejores cuentos de Sabiduría Oriental. Los cuentos recopilados en este libro tienen como protagonista a un simpático individuo que según el lugar y la tradición puede ser conocido como: Nasrudín, Nasreddin, Yohá, Afanti, Mulá..., y así hasta medio centenar de nombres. En realidad, Mulá, y otros apelativos similares, son un título de distinción que da muestra de cultura y erudición, cuyo significado es: «el maestro» o «el profesor». Estos relatos sin dejar de ser típicos de un país, región o cultura, han pasado a ser universales. Durante siglos, los maestros del sufismo han utilizado las ocurrencias de Nasrudín para impartir sus enseñanzas, pero siempre tratando de que sea el oyente quien extraiga sus propias conclusiones. Y es que todos estos cuentos suelen tener una moraleja y una enseñanza pedagógica que te invita a reflexionar. Fomentan el pensamiento crítico, proporcionan sencillas lecciones de conducta moral y ayudan a desarrollar un adecuado comportamiento social. Esperamos que disfruten su lectura y aprendan de este viaje. Sumérjase en estos cuentos clásicos y déjese llevar por la historia.

Au coeur de ces montagnes sauvages se joue le plus important des combats   On les appelle les Protecteurs. Ils sont onze, sept hommes, trois femmes et un adolescent, les seuls à résister encore contre un monde qui a fait de la nature un terrain de chasse pour milliardaires en quête de trophées. Cachés dans une ancienne mine au milieu des montagnes, traqués de toutes parts, ils se battent pour sauver les derniers animaux sauvages. Jusqu'à ce jour d'hiver ou deux femmes surgissent dans leur refuge. Tomassa, une vieille Indienne aveugle, mais d'une lucidité troublante. Lucie, une jeune héritière fantasque... pas si écervelée qu'elle en a l'air. Leur arrivée va bouleverser l'équilibre fragile des Protecteurs. Car sans le savoir, Lucie et Tomassa portent en elles à la fois le danger... et l'espoir.   Un pur roman de résistance et d'espoir, une grande bouffée d'optimisme Interprétation humaine Durée : 08H50

Pourquoi notre corps reste-t-il bloqué en état d'alerte ? Pourquoi le stress finit-il par envahir nos pensées, affecter notre santé et déformer notre vision du monde ?   Dans cet ouvrage éclairant, la psychiatre Marian Rojas Estapé invite à comprendre comment notre état psychique - et en particulier le cortisol, l'hormone du stress - influence profondément notre cerveau et notre équilibre physique et émotionnel. Quand le stress devient chronique, il enferme l'organisme dans un mode survie permanent, favorisant l'inflammation, l'épuisement et les schémas mentaux négatifs. Grâce à son expertise en neurosciences et en psychiatrie, l'autrice explique avec clarté comment fonctionne le cerveau et comment se forment ces automatismes qui nous entravent. Elle propose des clés concrètes pour apaiser le système nerveux, se libérer des mécanismes nocifs et retrouver une perception plus sereine de la réalité. À la fois accessible et profondément humain, Sortez du mode survie ! est un guide essentiel pour reprendre le contrôle de son équilibre intérieur et créer les conditions nécessaires pour aller mieux, durablement. Interprétation humaine Durée : 08H08

Les Éditions Alexandre Stanké ont le plaisir de vous présenter Blanche-Neige, une nouvelle version audio du célèbre conte des frères Grimm, raconté par la talentueuse comédienne Pascale Montpetit. Inspiré de la tradition des livres-cassettes, cet enregistrement audio inclut le texte du livre en version numérique, superbement illustré et en couleur. Celui-ci peut être imprimé ou simplement utilisé sur un appareil électronique, comme un ordinateur, une tablette ou un téléphone intelligent. Les clochettes permettant de savoir quand tourner les pages encourageront les jeunes enfants à développer le goût de la lecture, stimulant ainsi leur imagination et leur créativité. Durée : 00H21

Dix ans. Depuis déjà dix ans, Astrid s'échine à rembourser la lourde dette accumulée par son père auprès de l'organisation criminelle des Carnassiers, qui gère le plus grand marché noir d'artéfacts magiques d'Etheria. En tant que voleuse à gage liée par contrat, elle n'a droit ni à l'erreur ni à la liberté, et ce, jusqu'à ce qu'elle ait accompli les cinq cents vols pour lesquels elle s'est engagée. Et rien ni personne ne pourra l'empêcher de mener sa tâche à terme. Sa prochaine cible : un artéfact détenu par la sinistre famille royale de Lunaris, dont la réputation est loin d'être flatteuse. Entre son infiltration périlleuse au palais, les intrigues politiques menaçant la paix d'Etheria et l'attention déstabilisante d'Emrys, le prince aux intentions ambiguës, Astrid devra lutter contre ses propres démons afin de ne pas se laisser distraire de son objectif. Et si sa liberté n'était pas à voler, mais bien à choisir ? Studio Bulldog 2026

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I hate reading long things. If you're not interested in reading my entire guide on the different types of RVs, skip to the bottom to see my pick for each category. -> There are three types of RVs: motorhomes, trailers, and campers. Within these types, there are many different options. Before you go shopping, let's go over the different features of each. #2 Class A RVs offer the most space, but they also come with the highest initial cost. #3 Class A RVs offer the most space, but they also come with the highest initial cost. Class C RVs offer the most space for the least amount of money. Class C's are great for fast or moderate-paced travel, regardless of gas mileage. #4 Class B's are smaller than A's and C's, offer the least amount of space for the most money, and are often as expensive as C's. They are not as beautiful nor as well-equipped as Class A or C RVs.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Rudy Giuliani, who would become the mayor of New York, was obsessed with John F. Kennedy during high school, and as an adult, he romanticized his upbringing as something close to perfect. #2 Rudy Giuliani, who would become the mayor of New York, was obsessed with John F. Kennedy during high school, and as an adult, he romanticized his upbringing as something close to perfect. #3 Giuliani's father was a milkman who was arrested for robbing people, and his psychiatrist report characterized his aggression as pathological. #4 Rudy Giuliani, who would become the mayor of New York, was obsessed with John F. Kennedy during high school, and as an adult, he romanticized his upbringing as something close to perfect.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The choices of David, the eldest son and heir of the Windsor dynasty, and his brother Bertie, who was only seventeen months older, would greatly affect the future of the House of Windsor. #2 The choices of David, the eldest son and heir of the Windsor dynasty, would profoundly affect the future of the House of Windsor. #3 The choices of David, the eldest son and heir of the Windsor dynasty, would profoundly affect the future of the House of Windsor. #4 The choices of David, the eldest son and heir of the Windsor dynasty, would profoundly affect the future of the House of Windsor.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was so excited to be working on a presidential campaign because I've always wanted to work on a presidential campaign, and this was my first shot. #2 The next guy to hire was a young white guy from Nebraska named Seth who had no political experience. He ended up not liking politics much. #3 Mary is a hot tempered blond Iowa woman, and Joel is a gentle bear of a man with springy curls. They met at a fancy Italian restaurant and got married four months later. They had their first son, Aaron. #4 He was a nice, funny, kind, athletic, pretty, hot, ghetto, handsome, talkative, smart, energetic, hyper, cute, studly, blonde, and modeling. He wanted to be famous.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Princess May of Teck was considered as a suitable bride for Prince Eddy, who was the second heir to the British throne. She was eventually chosen to be the Queen Consort of England. #2 The young woman was chosen to be the Queen Consort of England. She was the daughter of a morganatic marriage, and her father was penniless. Before their marriage, the Duke of Teck had been living on his meagre military pay and an occasional handout from the Austrian Emperor. #3 The young woman was chosen to be the Queen Consort of England. She was the daughter of a morganatic marriage, and her father was penniless. Before their marriage, the Duke of Teck had been living on his meagre military pay and an occasional handout from the Austrian Emperor. #4 Princess May of Teck was chosen to be the Queen Consort of England, and she was the daughter of a morganatic marriage. She was never to forget the circumstances of her exile in Florence, and she was determined to turn this embarrassing period to her advantage.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first lesson I learned when I turned pro in 1982 was how much an edge could be gained before the match even started. The top players came expecting to have me for lunch, and they'd been thinking about taking that first bite since they found out I was on the menu. #2 The first lesson I learned when I turned pro in 1982 was how much an edge could be gained before the match even started. The top players came expecting to have me for lunch, and they'd been thinking about taking that first bite since they found out I was on the menu #3 The warm-up should begin with your brain. It should evaluate your opponent and think about the match before you arrive at the court. If you drive to the match, your warm-up begins with your car. #4 The first lesson I learned when I turned pro in 1982 was how much an edge could be gained before the match even started. The top players came expecting to have me for lunch, and they'd been thinking about taking that first bite since they found out I was on the menu.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The word quantum is evocative, bewildering, and fascinating. It is a testament to the success of science, but it is also a symbol of the limited scope of human intuition as we struggle with the inescapable strangeness of the subatomic domain. #2 The world around us is made up of atoms, and the more we understand about the elemental nature of the world, the simpler it seems. The rules of the game are simple, but their consequences are not always easy to calculate. #3 Quantum theory was precipitated by the discovery of natural phenomena that could not be explained by the scientific paradigms of the time. It was a period of experimental and theoretical innovation that truly deserves to be called a golden age. #4 The term `quantum' was first used in 1900 by Max Planck to describe the radiation emitted by hot objects. He found that he could only explain the properties of black body radiation if he assumed that light is emitted in little packets of energy.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was 18 and left high school without graduating. I worked as a dishwasher in a hotel, then as a janitor, and then as a seaman on a Norwegian freighter. #2 I once wrote down the goal of earning $1,000 per month in door-to-door and office-to-office selling. Thirty days later, my life had changed. I had discovered a technique for closing sales that tripled my income from the very first day. In 18 months, I had moved from that job to another and then to another. I went from personal selling to becoming a sales manager with people selling for me. I began teaching my salespeople how to write out their goals and sell more effectively. In almost no time at all, they increased their incomes tenfold. #3 I used to sell door-to-door, then moved on to office-to-office. I got fired from that job after 18 months, then went on to become a sales manager with people selling for me. I taught them how to write out their goals and sell more effectively. They increased their incomes tenfold. #4 The secret to goal setting is writing down your goals, and making them specific. The book that made me rich teaches you how to do this.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Foster carers in the UK have an SSW who supports and monitors them in all aspects of fostering. Most referrals for children who come into care come through the SSW. #2 Foster carers in the UK have an SSW who supports and monitors them in all aspects of fostering. The eldest, who has a different father to the other two girls, has made allegations of sexual abuse against her stepfather. The girls' mother is standing by her husband.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first time I tried to answer the question What does it mean to become a mother. it involved pumping two or so ounces of breast milk that would become just one of the two bottles I needed to feed my infant at day care the following day. I sat in that closet and pumped and pumped, and when the milk didn't come, I sat in that closet and pumped some more, until I was so frustrated that my back hurt and my breasts felt like they were going to explode. And still the milk wouldn't come. I was desperate. I wanted to know what it means to become a mother, but I couldn't get an answer. Still unable to produce enough milk for my baby, I went back to work. I needed more information, but more information was not coming. I was four months postpartum-the time of most intense lactation-and this still wasn't enough milk. How long would this take. -> What does it mean to become a mother. For many women, the answer is scary because it means examining how they are different from nonmothers, and from a male perspective, how much less interesting they are. #2 This is not a parenting book. I have two kids, and I have written a book describing my experience as a new parent. I am not a parenting expert. #3 This book will not give you advice on how to raise your child or how to be a parent. It will instead explore the biological changes and lived experience that makes parenthood so profound. #4 The idea that we are the dedicated mother bird, guided by a maternal instinct that has been perfected through the ages, is bullshit. We are not naturally caring for our children. We are not born with the ability to do so.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Women are more ready than men to tackle the next phase of their lives. They don't just survive, they prevail. They are liberated to look at other, perhaps larger matters. #2 Your Next Third is the great period of your life, after the absolute worst has already happened. Instead of getting old and fat and ridiculous in your thirties and forties, you can remain essentially the same person you are today. It's better than that. -> The aging process is not as bad as you think it is. In fact, 70 percent of aging is voluntary, and you can avoid 50 percent of all the sickness and serious accidents you would expect to have throughout your life. #3 Aging is not as bad as you think it is, and you can choose to age as if you were in your middle thirties for the rest of your life. #4 If you take charge of your life now, you can turn back the clock on aging. But it's not going to be easy. It will require a lot of work. And life will not be the same. -> The potential changes in the rest of your life are enormous. The stakes are high. By taking charge of your life now, you can turn back the clock on aging. However, it will not be easy.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Being on time and prepared for class can be difficult for students, especially those who live in urban areas. This can make them invisible to their teachers, who may not understand the cultural nuances of being on time and prepared in an urban setting. #2 In cities, it can be difficult for students to be on time and prepared for class. This can make them invisible to their teachers, who may not understand the cultural nuances of being on time and prepared in an urban setting. #3 Urban education experts don't live in urban communities and don't look like the students they discuss in meetings and conferences, so they don't understand the deep connections between urban experience and school performance. #4 To be in touch with the community, you need to go where the students live and work to be invited into their emotional-laden spaces.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The sacred place is where non-human intelligence is believed to have revealed itself to humans. It is a destination that is also teeming with kitschy shops where tourists and pilgrims can purchase UFO memorabilia. #2 I was traveling with two other people, a professor and his student, to document the belief in extraterrestrial intelligence and the alleged artifacts. We arrived at our destination and took off the blindfolds. I looked around and laughed at our appearance. James and I looked ridiculous in puffy jackets, tall leather boots, and cowboy hats. #3 The site of the crash was featured in the opening episode of the last season of The X-Files. It was not surprising that it had become a big deal. My belief in the objective truth of the site didn't matter. It had already become true for millions of people through media. #4 I was there to observe the formation of belief in the artifacts, and to track the various directions this belief took. I was curious to see how the site and the artifacts influenced the beliefs of my research partners, two scientists who were at the top of their games.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 While I can understand how science has undermined faith in some aspects of traditional religion, I see no reason why advances in science should have the same effect on the notion of inner or spiritual values. The need for inner values is more urgent in this age of science than ever before. #2 I have always been interested in the scientific basis for the effects of contemplative practice and the deliberate cultivation of qualities such as compassion, loving-kindness, attention, and a calm mind. If science can show such practices to be both possible and beneficial, then perhaps they can be promoted through mainstream education. #3 The word secular is often used in India to describe a tolerant and respectful attitude toward all religions. In the West, however, the word is often used to describe an antagonistic relationship between religion and secularism. #4 When negative attitudes toward religion are motivated by a concern for justice, they must be respected. However, when assessing such criticisms, it is important to distinguish between criticisms directed at religion itself and those directed at the institutions of religion.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Daniel Boone, the first white man to set foot in Kentucky, was a drop in the bucket compared to what was to come. #2 The US was founded on the promise of liberty for all, but was extremely slow to extend that liberty to nonwhites, and even today many people in power view the west as not their land. #3 The first president to set foot in Kentucky was Daniel Boone, who was a drop in the bucket compared to what was to come. #4 Washington was impatient with frontiersmen, but he understood that expansion was necessary to secure the country's future. The government accepted control of its first territory in 1784, when Virginia gave up its claims to a large swath of land north of the Ohio River. This cession came not two months before the United States formally received its independence from Britain.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 On October 20, 1944, the fourth tank exploded, leaking gas into the sewer system. The Norwood-St. Clair neighborhood was completely destroyed. The city's first commercial gas-liquefication facility had been built in 1941. #2 The grand Union Commerce Building was nearly three miles away from the explosion site, but the tremors were still felt inside the building. One occupant of the building was a fast-growing law firm: Jones, Day, Cockley Reavis. The company had represented East Ohio Gas for decades. #3 The idea of a law firm was just taking off in America in the 1910s. Law firms generally functioned as teams to share office expenses, rather than as a unit. But as companies grew and their legal needs became more complex, small groups of lawyers assembled into firms. #4 The law firm of Blandin Rice was like many others in the 1920s, a collection of isolated lawyers who practiced their own individual law businesses. The firm's leader, Frank Ginn, established a principle that would guide the place for decades: the firm must maintain its independence and freedom to turn down any representation.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I woke up in the middle of the night to a series of loud rumbling noises. I was twenty-five years old and had just moved in with a local family as part of a Spanish language school home-stay program. I was vomiting uncontrollably. #2 The brain is hardwired to recognize, remember, and appreciate the information that comes to us through storytelling. Stories help us learn. #3 The best way to make your speech memorable is to make it work the way the brain likes it: by wrapping the information in a story. #4 Stories are great for memory retention, but they also connect you with and humanizes your brand. When you are selling yourself, you must develop your storytelling skills to better sell yourself.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 How we grow our food has a profound effect on the nutrients in our food, and the health benefits of those nutrients. The quality of the soil on farms and ranches affects the health of crops, and the health of crops affects the health of animals. We can't ignore the soil when we consider what we put on our plates. -> The soil is the starting point for foods that come from the land, and a groundswell of evidence points to an underappreciated factor contributing to food quality: the health of the soil on farms and ranches. #2 The quality of the soil on farms and ranches affects the health of crops, and the health of crops affects the health of animals. We can't ignore the soil when we consider what we put on our plates. #3 The soil is the starting point for foods that come from the land, and a groundswell of evidence points to an underappreciated factor contributing to food quality: the health of the soil on farms and ranches. #4 Modern farming practices do not necessarily deliver the nutrition or animal welfare that many consumers associate with organic food. There are many reasons beyond the kitchen to care about how we grow our food, from downstream water pollution to the well-being of those who work on farms.