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Letters from Everest is an eye-opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, recently discovered hidden in a drawer. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of – 1921, 1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights – most of which have never been published in any form.

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This romantic short story by George Eliot (real name Mary Ann Evans) was first published in 1869. Told in iambic pentameter, it concerns a young Sicilian girl who harbours such intense love for the king that her longing bedevils her until she can express her feelings with the assistance of the minstrel Minuccio.

In this book, George takes us along on his first year inside the messy, magical world of primary school teaching. In the company of five-year-olds – who are somehow wisdom, innocence and chaos incarnate – there is always lots to be learned.

George Saunders, der "König der Kurzgeschichte" (NZZ), erzählt einfühlsam und virtuos von den Gefängnissen, in denen wir stecken - den realen wie den eingebildeten. George Saunders erzählt mir großer Klarsicht von einer zutiefst verunsicherten Gesellschaft: Da ist der Großvater, der in einer nicht allzu fernen dystopischen Zukunft einen Brief mit einer zärtlichen Warnung an seinen Enkel schreibt. Oder die Mutter, die ein Unrecht an ihrem Sohn sühnen möchte, dabei jedoch nur noch größeres Unrecht verursacht.

In Legendary, LeBeau along with veteran Steelers’ scribes Scott Brown and George Von Benko will revisit that unforgettably dominant 2008 defensive unit, one of the most feared and successful in the modern NFL landscape. A deep dive into each game of the 2007-2008 championship season, with added perspective of how that “Blitzburgh” defense stacks up against the other great contemporary defenses, LeBeau also intersperses revelations about the 2008 Steelers with anecdotes from his nearly 60 years in the NFL as both a star player and groundbreaking coach who spanned decades of football innovation.

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is a step many have taken, putting themselves out there and risking it all for their dreams of success. You don't need anyone to tell you that starting a business is a risk, and you don't need anyone to tell you that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make a success of it. Instead, what you need is straightforward, clear, and actionable advice on how to give your startup or business the best shot at success-solid, proven strategies to make the structure of your business one that actually works for you.

Grausame Morde und eine Reihe unerklärlicher Unfälle erschüttern Gullton, die Stadt, neben der Sin City wirkt wie eine Klosterschule. Detective Deckard stößt bei den Ermittlungen auf immer neue Ungereimtheiten und Geheimnisse, und alles deutet darauf hin, dass Unterweltkönig Nero Roberts in die Sache verwickelt ist. Seine Schwester Melissa sucht nach einer Ausreißerin, während ein junger Krankenpfleger einer Frau begegnet, die sein Leben unwiederbringlich verändert.

Majestic is a novel set in the turbulent years of the Napoleonic Wars as the Royal Navy fights the French for supremacy across the oceans of the world. It continues the career of Midshipman Johnnie Wharton in both great men-of-war and nimble brig-sloops. Wharton is poised for promotion, hastened by the terrible toll suffered by HMS Majestic at Admiral Nelson's great triumph at the Battle of the Nile. Wounded by an exploding cannon, he then takes command of a battery of guns in the decisive battle off Egypt's Aboukir Bay.

Progress and Poverty by Henry George explores the paradox of increasing inequality in periods of economic growth. George proposes that land speculation is the root cause of wealth disparities, advocating for a single tax on land value to promote fairness and reduce poverty. This influential work is critical for understanding economic and social theories regarding land reform and taxation.

Midshipman Johnnie Wharton has no idea when he joins HMS St George as a 12-year-old that he is soon to take part in some of the greatest sea battles of Nelsons Royal Navy. Life aboard his next ship HMS Gibraltar is tough for the youngster and he and the other officers face disgrace as his Captain blunders badly at the Battle of the Glorious First of June.

Jesus helps us believe! Because of his connection with the Gospel of Mark and those impactful verses, along with him being moved to lead a Bible study through the Gospel of Mark, Gil made the decision to write down his thoughts concerning every story in Mark. This book is a result of his preparation for the Bible study. The book is a commentary that presents the thoughts and ideas that came to him from studying those stories. This book presents his comments in ways that listeners may not have considered before.

Jace is happily married with two beautiful children, yet he is plagued by recurring awakenings at 3:33 each night. Mysterious dreamlike images of other beings enter his mind. Family tensions follow. Unbeknownst to Jace, he is being transported through time from his life in the 21st century to the 31st century as part of a heroic effort by Future Humans to save the planet from total devastation.

Future Humans 2: Mixed-Time Children spins an enthralling tale of hope, innovation, and resilience. Engineer Jace's tales of his escapades through time confound even his closest kin. But when an invitation from the future beckons, the family witnesses realms they've never fathomed.

The world is facing dramatic geopolitical, environmental, and technological shifts. Venture Meets Mission argues that if Business, Government, and Society come together, rebuild trust, and collaborate, we have a generational opportunity to address societal challenges—climate change, cybersecurity, disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and education. The book explains, with hope and passion, how our existing entrepreneurial ecosystem, with the ideals of democracy, can be the foundation for a new mission-driven capitalism.

Octobre 1964. Alors que l’inauguration du Buckingham, navire de la compagnie maritime Barrington, est marquée par un attentat de l’IRA, Emma se trouve en première ligne pour affronter les conséquences de cette attaque sur la société qu’elle dirige désormais… Dans le même temps, Harry, maintenant président d’une organisation d’écrivains engagés, risque tout pour sauver Anatoly Babakov, un écrivain russe emprisonné en Sibérie. Sa quête audacieuse l’amène à traverser des territoires dangereux et met sa vie en jeu... Réussira-t-il cette mission périlleuse pendant que le sort de la compagnie familiale reste incertain ?

"Shots Fired in Anger" by Lt. Col. John George is a compelling memoir and technical analysis from the front lines of the Burma campaign during World War II. Drawing upon his personal experiences, George provides an insightful narrative that offers a detailed look at the challenges and realities of combat against the Japanese forces. Not merely a collection of war stories, the book stands out for its in-depth evaluation of the small arms and weaponry used in the conflict, blending historical significance with technical expertise.

This book is, first, a memoir of and praise for my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, who was my best friend through both our lives until her untimely death. The book is a heartfelt and often heart-wrenching recollection of the beginnings of her Parkinson's disease symptoms to the inevitable end. This book, too, is primarily for relatives and caregivers of those with Parkinson's.

Una novela indispensable en nuestra colección de grandes autores. En 1984, los ciudadanos de Londres ya no distinguen entre el aspecto privado y público de sus vidas. Empleando sus técnicas de vigilancia sobre la población, el Gran Hermano les ha arrebatado la intimidad. Winston Smith es un funcionario cuyo trabajo consiste en escribir y reescribir la historia para el Ministerio de la Verdad, una de las instituciones del estado totalitario que subyuga al ciudadano. Un día, Smith siente que ya no quiere formar parte de los engranajes del sistema opresivo.

In einem idyllischen Cottage in Kent findet der Milchmann eines Morgens statt der eigentlichen Mieterin eine männliche Leiche vor. Der Vorfall wird noch rätselhafter, als die Ortspolizei den Toten identifiziert: Es ist Kenneth Fleming, Englands gefeierter Cricket-Champion. Bald stellt sich heraus, dass alle Menschen in Flemings Umfeld ein Motiv gehabt hätten, aber sie alle haben auch ein Alibi. Erst als Inspector Thomas Lynley seinen Job, ja sogar sein Leben riskiert, scheint es, als hätten selbst Mörder ein Gewissen.