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Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with "900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy". With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence. A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of.

Été 2010. Le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas est plongé dans un profond coma, après une blessure par balle. À son réveil, il ne se souvient de rien, hormis des cauchemars, de ce tunnel sans fin. Une Expérience de Mort Imminente... Lancé sur la piste de son agresseur, traqué par des fanatiques religieux, le frère Marcas remonte aux origines des rites d'initiation égyptiens. Pour comprendre, il va devoir à nouveau franchir les portes de la mort.

Paris, 1355. Un homme est brûlé vif en place publique. Nicolas Flamel assiste à l'exécution : l'horreur ne fait que commencer car celui qui deviendra un célèbre alchimiste est sur le point de plonger dans les terribles révélations d'un livre interdit.Paris, 2007. Le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas découvre deux crimes rituels commis par l'un des siens, baptisé le "Frère de Sang". Un indice le met rapidement sur la piste d'un secret séculaire, entourant le mystère de l'or pur.

The mousemaid Mariel is washed up on the shores of Mossflower country, half-drowned, battered and bruised but alive! She has no idea of her identity but her incredible story of badger lords, fighting hares and Gabool, the Wild Warlord of the Waters, gradually unfolds and helps Redwall Abbey in its latest battle against evil sea rats.

L'homme est naturellement bon ; c'est la société qui le pervertit. On doit cette idée fondamentale à Jean-Jacques Rousseau, philosophe, initiateur du genre autobiographique avec les "Confessions", penseur politique, écrivain romantique, et même compositeur d'opéra ; une figure majeure de l'âge des Lumières.

Avez-vous déjà rêvé de vous dédoubler ? C'est ce qui arrive au héros de cette histoire... Une journée de travail exécrable, un responsable hiérarchique qui veut sa peau, une soudaine migraine à se taper la tête contre les murs... autant de raisons pour Christophe Calmette de rentrer précipitamment chez lui en pleine journée pour chercher l'oubli dans un sommeil réparateur. Une surprise de taille l'attend à son réveil ! De manière totalement inexpliquée (et qui ne sera pas expliquée), il s'est dédoublé pendant son sommeil.

This literary tome offers a comprehensive perspective on the paradigms, theories, and methodologies of artificial intelligence. The discourse delves into the intricate mathematical underpinnings, the sweeping panorama of technological advancements, the profound ramifications for society, and the tantalizing prospects for the future of AI.

In the sleepy town of Appomattox, and in towns nestled deep in the heart of the former Confederate South, an eerie and inexplicable phenomenon occurs on Halloween night. The graves of Confederate soldiers, who died defending their cause over a century ago, suddenly stir. The restless spirits of these fallen soldiers rise from the dead, but they're not merely ghosts – they're ravenous zombies with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. As chaos ensues and survivors are faced with a nightmarish battle for survival, a diverse group of survivors must band together to combat this undead ...

When a top‑secret bioengineered horror breaks free in the redwoods, ex‑weapons genius Jack Donovan must climb into towering mechs and face down razor‑clawed monstrosities in a battle for Earth’s survival. STINGERZ thrusts you into sun‑baked clearings and claustrophobic underground bunkers, where every chainsaw roar and missile salvo could be your last. Perfect for fans of high‑stakes sci‑fi action and bone‑chilling horror, this pulse‑pounding epic delivers mech warfare on an apocalyptic scale—with secrets lurking deeper than any crater left in its wake. Dread, steel, and...

"Zombie Chronicles 2: Soviet Protocol" follows J's survival through a zombie apocalypse caused by a Soviet bio-weapon. From braving the infected landscapes of Seattle and forming alliances with other survivors to uncovering the virus's origins and battling the harsh Canadian wilderness, J's journey is a testament to human resilience. Amidst the constant threat of the undead and Soviet forces, he seeks to rebuild society and find hope in a ravaged world, while grappling with the moral complexities of survival and leadership in a new, brutal reality.

In a Japanese tea ceremony, when a treasured bowl breaks, it is not discarded. The shards are instead rejoined with lacquer and gold, celebrating the beauty in imperfection, and creating splendor from misfortune. This celebration of imperfection and authenticity is known to the Japanese as “wabi-sabi”. In this same spirit, Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Inspiration for an Authentic Life shares the author’s own perfectly imperfect reflections on living a life that moves beyond success, striving, and competition to living in integrity with oneself, others, and the world.

Et si la science alchimique n'était pas une histoire de charlatans ? Quand le capitaine de la PJ grenobloise Nadia Barka est invitée à Rome comme légataire d'un vieil aristocrate, elle ne sait pas qu'elle héritera d'un sublime cadeau empoisonné. L'or va de nouveau déchaîner les passions. La Toscane et Botticelli, le Mont-Saint-Michel et sa mythique abbaye.

L'ouvrage le plus personnel de Jacques Salomé nous interpelle sur l'art de communiquer en conscience.

In "Cyber Kamui," the neon-lit streets of Neo-Edo pulse with danger as six cyber samurai—White Ghost, Red Tengu, Green Mantis, Orange Kitsune, Black Phantom, and SG—unite to defend their city from insidious threats. When the formidable Silver Tiger launches a devastating attack, their unity and resolve are tested like never before. Engaging in fierce battles and high-stakes cyber warfare, the ronin navigate a world where tradition and technology collide. With the fate of Neo-Edo hanging in the balance, they must harness their collective strength to thwart a malevolent force and uphold ...

A VERY Short Story, the first in the Taking Back Earth series. Specially for Kindle Unlimited Customers In the jungles of a broken planet, Maia is still haunted by the people she's lost. She can't risk allowing Noah to get close to her... not the way things are. When the aliens came they destroyed everything and everyone in their path, and to defeat them, mankind had to make itself into something else... something fiercer, more violent... less human. Rebuilding the planet may require more than just hard work. It may depend on rediscovering what it is to be human. This is Maia's task.

Sherlock Holmes may have been the most famous detective of the 19th century, but he had many worthy rivals.

Sélection de vingt poèmes extraits des recueils "Paroles", "Histoires", "La Pluie et le Beau Temps", "Soleil de nuit" et "La Cinquième Saison". Chacun de ces poèmes laisse entrevoir la diversité des tons et des styles du poète. Amour, politique, fantaisie, tragédie, tout est sujet à poèmes pour ce jongleur de mots qu'était Jacques Prévert. Plutôt que de les faire publier, il préférait, dit-on, les faire chanter... Ceci explique peut-être le bonheur que ressent tout auditeur à l'écoute de ces textes savoureux.

Seen as godless by the religious and weak by the atheists, secularism mostly has been misunderstood. In How to Be Secular, Berlinerblau argues for a return to America’s hard-won secular tradition; the best way to protect religious diversity and freedom lies in keeping an eye on the encroachment of each into the other. Berlinerblau passionately defends the virtues of secularism, reminds us what it is and what it can protect, and urges us to mobilize around its cause, which is for all Americans to continue to enjoy freedom for - and from - religion.

Leadership is a calling. The world needs women who say 'yes!' and lead. Is this you? Gain actionable insights from diverse women worldwide who share their wisdom and advice for your multifaceted life.

Voyage to the outcrops of the tropics, where dreamers and degenerates mingle in an exotic setting of mysterious jungle ruins, narcotic drinks, and secret un-surfed waves. In this encomium to his experience teaching English in Micronesia, S. Jacques Stratton offers a wry portrayal of the ex-pat life, conveyed through vignettes and characters that evoke a lost, limnal latitude. Both memoir and travelogue, augmented with photographs from the author's collection, Islands on the Fringe will spark the wanderlust of those who crave offbeat adventure beyond the main-traveled routes.