Maison d'édition: ALEMAR S.A.S.
The story of Bert Smallways, a brilliant mechanic and aeronaut, who finds himself as a reluctant stowaway on the Vaterland, an airship piloted by a German prince. Espionage, intrigue and daring adventures in the skies.
Abandoned by his parents when he was just three years old, Rob Mitchell began his journey as one of the last “lifers” in an American orphanage. He grew up with kids who were not friends but rather “co-survivors.” As Rob’s loneliness and rage grew, his hope shrank. Would he ever find a real family or a place to call home? Find out how Rob was able to overcome his past, forgiving his relatives and forging healthy family relationships of his own. Heartbreaking, heartwarming, and ultimately triumphant, this true story shows how, with faith, every person can leave the past behind and forge healthier, happier relationships. Hear Rob’s story in this compelling audiobook narrated by Paul Rothery. Listeners will be encouraged to find hope in every situation as they follow Rob through his life journey.Voir livre
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859 – July 7, 1930) was a Scottish physician and author, best-known for his stories about Sherlock Holmes, considered milestones in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works included science fiction stories and fantasy novels, most notably, The Lost World, as well as, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. The following 1930 recording is from a talk on creating Sherlock Holmes, and spiritualism. (P)2013 Rick SheridanVoir livre
This is the story of a boy from an obscure remote town in India who reaches the highest rung of the glitzy media corporate house. I believe it would provide inspiration, confidence and hope to any middle-class Indian child to reach the top. The story is intertwined between my life and the media. It throws some light into the backrooms of the media about which people are curious but about which little is known.Voir livre
50th Anniversary Edition A beautifully presented and attractively laid out commemorative edition, with new introductions by Ivan O'Brien, MD of The O'Brien Press and best-selling author Dónal Fallon. The very first book published by The O'Brien Press in 1974 celebrates fifty years in print. The O'Brien Press launched its first publication in November 1974. Me Jewel and Darlin' Dublin , written by Éamonn MacThomáis and published while the author was in jail, was an immediate success and has become a classic. Full of historical facts, anecdotes and Dublin wit, this book evokes the spirit, the characters and colours, the sights, sounds and even the smells of old Dublin. With sections on markets, pawn shops, street characters, the Liberties, slang and wit of Dublin's newspapers, the city's history is traced right back to Brian Boru, the Huguenots, 'the debtors' prison', and Dublin's troubled history of risings and revolutions . Celebrating fifty years of Me Jewel & Darlin' Dublin – and of The O'Brien Press.Voir livre
The audiobook you are going to listen to is a tale of an extraordinary journey through the captivating landscapes of Latin America. It is the story of a girl who, despite not knowing where life was taking her, embarked on a quest to uncover her own destiny. Determined to find herself, Giorgy took off on a soul-stirring expedition through many countries in Latin America. From the towering volcanoes of Costa Rica to the stunning lush rainforests of the Amazon, Giorgy encountered bustling towns, remote villages, an abundance of exotic wildlife, and a kaleidoscope of cultures and people who forever left their mark on her soul. Each twist and turn on this voyage of self-discovery tested Giorgy's courage and resilience, giving way to the amazing and unexpected transformation taking place within. Through moments of triumph and vulnerability, she learns after all that the true riches of travel lie not in the destinations, but in the people we meet and the lessons we learn along the way. The Light in My Eyes is an exhilarating exploration of the human spirit and the irresistible allure of the unknown. Let this remarkable tale of adventure and self-discovery become your roadmap to finding your own destiny, and prepare to be forever changed by the magic of discovery and the indomitable spirit that resides within us all.Voir livre
This is a compilation of 3 different titles, which are about the following topics: 1: Genghis Khan was the Mongol emperor who has expanded his region to the biggest empire on the face of the earth ever. His empire stretched from East Asia all the way to various European countries, the Middle East, and beyond. What made Genghis Khan so successful? Was he a brute, rapist, and pillaging dictator, or did he have a tolerant side as well? How do the people in Mongolia see him, or the people in China? All o these questions and more will be answered in this comprehensive overview of the history of Genghis Khan. 2: You may have heard about him: Attila the Hun. Let's discover who this individual actually was and why he has such a bad track record of being a callous, aggressive conqueror in the first millennium after Christ. Attila the Hun was the ruler of the Huns from the year 434 till his death in the month of March in the year 453. Also, he was the leader of a tribal realm which consisted mainly of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans and Bulgars, to name a few, in Central Europe and in Eastern Europe. 3: Not too many people realize that the story of Dracula was based on a really sadistic ruler in Romania. Vlad the Impaler, or Vlad the Third, was a merciless despot who tried to make an example out of his opponents by impaling them and displaying them in public. He also enjoyed bathing in dead people’s blood and did some other gross, inhumane things. He was the terror of Eastern Europe for many years. What made this tyrant so effective at warfare, so vicious in his raids, and so brutal when he captured enemies? Which other conquerors were fighting him at the time? Learn about this, as well as his background, his marriage, his death, and his legacy.Voir livre
