Maison d'édition: ICTS
The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of Alec Waugh This Complete Collection includes the following titles: -------- 1 - The Loom of Youth 2 - The Lonely Unicorn 3 - Public School Life 4 - Roland Whately 5 - The Prisoners of Mainz
National Bestseller “Inside the Montreal Mafia is an entertaining, illuminating, and often sobering look at the downfall of the Rizzuto crime family … Highly readable and engaging.” — Montreal Review of Books A groundbreaking, exclusive inside look at the North American Mafia and the Rizzuto family For the first time in Canadian history, a high-ranking mafioso agreed to break the code of omertà by talking to journalists. From October 2014 to October 2019, Félix Séguin and Eric Thibault held multiple secret meetings with Andrew Scoppa, getting an exclusive inside look at the inner workings of the North American Mafia. This book is the culmination of their perilous investigation. It sheds light on the life — and death — of one of the most influential organized crime figures in recent years. At exactly 2 p.m., there was a knock at the door. It was him: the source every journalist dreamed of having. The short man was armed and placed his gun on a table. “Are you impressed?” he asked with a broad grin. “Yes. Very much.” Before me was Andrew Scoppa, close confidant of the late mafia boss Vito Rizzuto, international heroin trafficker and cold-blooded killer.Voir livre
I've been hated, I've been loved. And if there's one thing I've learned so far - who cares! The world sets an infinite amount of benchmarks and standards for us to measure ourselves by, or for them to measure us by, and it's all just noise. The only standards to hold yourself against are your own, and only you can determine if you are 'good enough' (spoiler alert: you already are!). In this book I'll share 10 values and lessons that I've learned along with some stories and experiences of my crazy life as both Tom and Matoma, to help rethink your standards of being "good enough", and shine brighter, stronger and happier. The future is yours!!Voir livre
The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike, updated for 2024 Left partially paralysed below the rib cage by polio, Anne Wafula Strike was forced to flee her native Kenyan village, moving across the country with her family. After overcoming additional adversity, including the loss of her mother and ableist prejudice, Anne moved to the UK, where she discovered her talent for wheelchair racing. The first East African to compete in her sport, representing Kenya in the 2004 Paralympics before joining Paralympics GB, Anne is now a fierce advocate for the promotion of the games around the world, and a champion of disabled rights. First published in 2010, and fully updated with Anne’s passionate activism – including her campaign for more accessibility on public transport – In My Dreams I Dance is an incredibly inspiring story about why you should never let others slow you down. This best-selling autobiography is a powerful narrative of personal resilience and social advocacy. It's a testament to Anne's journey from a Kenyan village to the top of the Paralympic sports world, and her tireless work for the rights of people with disabilities. nan HarperCollins 2024Voir livre
Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning Series Welcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like The Life and Works of Nikola Tesla. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and Spanish. How It Works: - Each fact is first introduced in Spanish, encouraging you to interpret it. - The following page provides the fact in English and then repeats it in Spanish, aiding comprehension and memorization. - The second half flips this order—English first, then Spanish, and English again—helping you practice translation in both directions for better mastery. Benefits: - Concise Learning: Focuses on one-sentence facts to ensure every word learned is impactful and directly related to your interests, making them easier to remember. - Reinforcement: Alternating languages for each fact naturally strengthens vocabulary and grammar. - Engagement: Learning vocabulary through topics you're passionate about keeps the process dynamic and relevant. - Dual Knowledge: You enrich your understanding of a specific subject while learning a new language. This series is tailored for learners who thrive on clear, targeted information, making it both educational and enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or expanding your linguistic skills, this series promises an effective and engaging educational journey. Embrace these 100 facts and let your passions drive your progress in mastering a new language!Voir livre
This lyrical hybrid memoir revisits a lifetime's worth of personal journals to slowly piece together a narrative of chronic illness—a moving account of survival, memory, loss, and hope. Shahd Alshammari is just eighteen when she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and told by her neurologist that she would not make it past age thirty. Despite what she is told, by thirty, she has become a professor of literature, and has managed to navigate education systems in both Kuwait and the United Kingdom and inspire generations of students. Head above Water is the intimate, philosophical memoir of Shahd Alshammari's life of triumph and resistance, as a woman marked "ill" by society and as a lifelong reader, student, and teacher. Charting her journey with raw honesty, Alshammari explores disability, displacement, and belonging—not only of the body, but of culture, gender, and race, and imparts wisdom of profound philosophical value throughout. It is people, human connections, that keep us afloat, she argues—"and in storytelling we have the power to gain a sense of agency over our lives."Voir livre
Frank Richard Stockton was born in Philadelphia on 5th April 1834. His father, a Methodist minister, discouraged Stockton’s literary career from an early age. Feeling unable to go against those wishes it was for many years that Stockton’s income was maintained as a wood engraver. His first work was published in 1867 and his first collection only appeared in 1870. Despite this late arrival Stockton’s innovative and often far-fetched stories, with a gentle ‘poking fun’ humour were very popular. Like his contemporary Mark Twain he avoided the scolding, hectoring and moral tones of many other authors and instead gently teased and cajoled his reader to open their eyes to the ills, the greed and the ambitions of the world around them. His sci-fi stories in particular were far-seeing and inventive including a tale of negative gravity and a bloodless Anglo-US war won by technological feats. Perhaps his most enduring tale though is ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ from 1882. A condemned man is given a choice of being eaten alive or marrying his princess lover. But he has to choose which door each is behind. Frank R Stockton died in Washington, DC, on 20th April 1902, of a cerebral haemorrhage. He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.Voir livre
