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Bettina and Bart have grown up as best friends, so surely they will end up together? After all, Bettina is young, rich, headstrong...and gay. Bart is young, rich, charismatic...and also, definitely, gay. Any doubts are dispelled by, in short order: that ghastly kiss; a torrid encounter for Bettina in the school boiler-rooms; and an eye-opening Parisian visit for Bart. Society will never stand for it. What else can they do but enter into a ‘lavender marriage’ and carry on indulging their true natures in secret?

Le pays : un rêve... Habitué aux destinations calamiteuses, Aurel Timescu, le petit Consul, est pour une fois affecté dans un lieu enchanteur. Bakou, capitale de l'Azerbaïdjan ex-soviétique, est une ville pleine de charme au climat doux, au luxe élégant. A la terrasse de cafés d'allure parisienne, on y déguste un petit blanc local très savoureux. L'ambassade : un cauchemar.

How much is an act of betrayal worth? Worth the price of a soul? Dhamon Grimwulf and his band of mercenaries greedily eye a long-forgotten treasure concealed beneath a grassy plain. Legends promise riches too numerous to count, wealth too grand to be believed. But in a shifting world of secrets and deception, such fortune comes at a high price, higher even than the searing agony Dhamon suffers under the curse of a dragon's scale. High enough to cost Dhamon his life.

Avec son allure de comptine, ce titre intrigue. Pourquoi sur le toit? Qu’a-t-il fallu pour l’amener là? Rien moins qu’une épidémie de choléra, qui ravage la Provence vers 1830, et les menées révolutionnaires des carbonari piémontais. Le Hussard sur le toit est d’abord un roman d’aventures : Angelo Pardi, jeune colonel de hussards exilé en France, est chargé d’une mission mystérieuse. Il veut retrouver Giuseppe, carbonaro comme lui, qui vit à Manosque.

In Conversations With Cosmo, Dr. Betty Jean Craige tells how her female African Grey Parrot learned to talk and developed a terrific sense of humor. In this very entertaining audiobook, Cosmo herself contributes to the narration of her astonishing story.

Salvatore d’Amato is determined to get a kiss before his birthday – easier said than done. From the bestselling and much-loved Jean Ure. No child is ever ordinary, and certainly not Salvatore d’Amato – or Sally Tomato, as he’s sometimes called. He’s out to get a girl and he has a...

In Talking to Children About Divorce, Jean McBride provides you with the tools and encouragement to effectively communicate with your child about divorce. McBride brings her more than 25 years of specializing in divorce to guide you through crucial but difficult conversations and cultivate an environment of love and support throughout the divorce process. You’ll learn how to have honest conversations about different situations and emotions that may arise during divorce - from breaking the news to understanding resistance.

What if you were asked to love a dangerous man who betrayed you at every turn, who terrified you even in your sleep? Could you do it to save the people you hold dear? Mia Turner is ready to give it all - her body, heart, and soul - to the mysterious, ruthless billionaire who holds the cards to saving her family. But when this sinfully sexy man, simply known as King, demands something more - something horrifying - Mia will be forced to face the impossible truth about their lives.

The story of Italian art is one of the greatest in human history: a golden thread that begins in ancient Rome, weaves through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and continues to shape the way we understand beauty, faith, and the world today. From the Etruscans’ vivid tomb frescoes to Michelangelo’s masterpieces on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to Caravaggio’s dramatic use of light and shadow, Italian artists have created works that define Western Civilization.

Experience the charm and wit of a young woman's journey toward independence and self-discovery. This collection dives into the nuances of personal growth, mentorship, and the transformative power of education. Each week, this podcast brings you a new full-length audiobook, offering a diverse array of narratives that span various eras and genres. With different books featured regularly, listeners can explore a wide range of perspectives and storytelling styles, ensuring there's always something fresh and engaging. Whether you're seeking insight, learning, or a delightful escape, there's a story...

1954. C'est dans un village perdu entre la France et l'Italie que Stan, paléontologue en fin de carrière, convoque Umberto et Peter, deux autres scientifiques. Car Stan a un projet. Ou plutôt un rêve. De ceux, obsédants, qu'on ne peut ignorer. Il prend la forme, improbable, d'un squelette. Apatosaure ? Brontosaure ? Il ne sait pas vraiment. Mais le monstre dort forcément quelque part là-haut, dans la glace. S'il le découvre, ce sera enfin la gloire, il en est convaincu. Alors l'ascension commence. Mais le froid, l'altitude, la solitude, se resserrent comme un étau. Et entraînent l'équipée là où nul n'aurait pensé aller.

Zacharias Swanwick, 21 years old and living in 19th century Bristol, England, has discovered a young man named Wyndor from another world. In this world of Erala, starlit beings called Velans dwell. Drawn to the mystery, Zacharias decides to help Wyndor find a Velan object that can return him to Erala and which is currently within a manor owned by a man named Jeremy Lipking. Without this object, Wyndor is slowly dying.

Ancienne reine des affaires à Adua, Savine dan Glokta a tout perdu lors des émeutes de Valbeck. Sa fortune, son flair et sa réputation... Il ne lui reste plus que son ambition et une solide absence de scrupules. Pour un héros de guerre comme Leo dan Brock, la paix est une source d'ennui et de frustration. Mais avant de repartir au combat, il lui faut forger des alliances... et la diplomatie n'est pas son fort. Pendant ce temps, son amie Rikke lutte pour maîtriser son don maudit – avant qu'il finisse par avoir sa peau.

"Le soleil se levait à peine quand Hermès sortit du ventre de sa mère. Il s'étira, bâilla et sauta aussitôt sur ses pieds. Puis il courut à l'entrée de la grotte où il venait de naître pour admirer le monde. "Comme c'est beau !" murmura-t-il." C'est par ces mots que débute "Le feuilleton d'Hermès", jeune dieu de la mythologie grecque qui découvre le monde à la manière d'un enfant.

Legendary tennis player Billie Jean King details the remarkable history of women’s tennis in this stunning edition of Trailblazers: The Unmatched Story of Women's Tennis. In celebration of the Women’s Tennis Association’s 50th anniversary, this updated and expanded edition—based on the...

La conquête du Brésil par les Français est un des épisodes les plus extraordinaires et les plus méconnus de la Renaissance. "Rouge Brésil" raconte l'histoire de deux enfants, Just et Colombe, embarqués de force dans cette expédition pour servir d'interprètes auprès des tribus indiennes. Tout est démesuré dans cette aventure. Le cadre : la baie sauvage de Rio, encore livrée aux jungles et aux Indiens cannibales.

Game of My Life: Dallas Cowboys takes you inside the most memorable game of 24 players and of head Coach Jimmy Johnson that earned each of them a place in the history and lore of America’s Team. Each chapter provides colorful detail on the player’s favorite game and its significance to the history of one of the world’s most recognized franchises. Learn how these men joined the Cowboys fraternity.

Holly Gibney, l’un des personnages les plus appréciés de Stephen King, fait son grand retour dans ce roman haletant pour percer le mystère de multiples et inquiétantes disparitions qui frappent une petite ville des États-Unis.

At the Mind's Limits is the story of one man's incredible struggle to understand the reality of horror. In five autobiographical essays, Amery describes his survival - mental, moral, and physical - through the enormity of the Holocaust. Above all, this masterful record of introspection tells of a young Viennese intellectual's fervent vision of human nature and the betrayal of that vision.

Un cadavre, horriblement mutilé, suspendu entre ciel et terre dans les montagnes de la région grenobloise. Une tombe, celle d'un petit garçon, mystérieusement "visitée" pendant la nuit, cependant que les dossiers le concernant disparaissaient de son école.