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Sixto es un joven celtíbero que fue entregado como rehén a los romanos siendo niño. Se ha criado en Roma y, ya adolescente, ha vuelto a su casa a la ciudad de Gémina, donde ahora se siente un extraño que no es bien recibido. sabe que tendrá que hacer algo para ganarse el respeto y el reconocimiento de los lugareños.

For those who are curious or, perhaps, even somewhat confused behind the reason why I named this entertaining book Black Republicans: Swimming with Crocodiles, it’s my analysis of what life’s like behind their strange choice. Picture being in some unfamiliar body of water where you, at first, feel safe yet very dangerous eyes and intentions are on you. Though, seemingly, there are visible ways to avoid being eaten alive, your casual stay in that water is not a guarantee of being safe. But if it doesn’t make the wrong moves, well..

Despite knowing their relationship is founded on circumstance, Cera struggles to resist Isael's seductive allure. As developments in their bond and in her magic make escape impossible, Cera finds herself questioning what eternity will look like while serving the high lord.

Follow the inspirational journey of a former stockbroker who leaves his unfulfilling desk job in search of a meaningful life. He sets out from Los Angeles on a vintage motorbike, determined to circumnavigate the globe surviving only on the kindness of strangers. Incredibly, he makes his way across the U.S., through Europe, India, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and finally to Canada and back to the Hollywood sign, by asking strangers for shelter, food, and gas.

Love isn’t something Avery wants to deal with right now. Stuck painting the royal palace walls to pay rent and barely evading a man he’s loathed all his life, Avery runs into his old friend, James, from university. James, however, turns out to be royalty and he needs Avery’s help with some princely troubles. Avery despises the traditional hierarchy his nation follows, believing it archaic in these modern times. As Avery's own family secrets tangle with those of the rest of court, a slew of new dangers arrives with them. Certainly not a time for love. Such feelings must remain buried ...

El Reino de Dios Está en Vosotros es un ensayo escrito por Tolstoi en 1893. El título deriva de las palabras de Cristo en el Sermón de la Montaña. Tolstoi lo utiliza para exponer su idea del cristianismo como filosofía de vida; de relación personal y directa con Cristo; el rechazo a la violencia como método para el orden artificial; y para denunciar a las instituciones que promueven el status quo y la diferencia entre los hombres.

Sieg über die übermächtige KI - oder totale Versklavung. Im dramatischen Finale der Hörspiel-Trilogie "Ghostbox" steht die Zukunft der Menschheit auf dem Spiel. Zum letzten Mal beschwört Ivar Leon Menger mit seinem Sci-Fi-Thriller eine beklemmende Zukunftsvision herauf. Niemand entkommt Kim Isaak: Mit Hilfe des Popsongs "Follow me" sowie einer lückenlosen Gedankenüberwachung per B-LED hat die fanatische KI die Menschheit unterjocht. Es bleibt nur noch eine Hoffnung: Thomas Koch hat einen Computervirus entwickelt, mit dem er Isaaks geheime Serverfarm infizieren will.

As Venice experiences a debilitating heatwave, Commissario Brunetti prepares to escape the city and spend time with his family in the mountains. For Ispettore Vianello, however, the weather is the last thing on his mind; it appears his aunt has become obsessed with horoscopes and has been withdrawing large amounts of money from the family business. Not knowing what to do, he consults Brunetti and asks permission to trail her. This ‘unofficial’ investigation leads them to the flat of Stefano Gorini.

"Hadjí Murat" es una novela histórica escrita de primera mano, ya que Tolstói conoció a algunos de sus protagonistas durante su permanencia en el Cáucaso. La acción transcurre en torno a 1850, bajo el reinado del zar Nicolás I, que se caracterizó por llevar a cabo una política expansionista y de absolutismo represivo. De hecho, el retrato que del zar se hace en la obra nos le describe como un hombre arbitrario, poco justo y demasiado orgulloso.

Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored. Earlier episodes were just the beginning, start with later episodes for the best takes on word, name and historical origins. New episodes every Sunday. If you like etymology try Derivety, a daily word game by ...

Tired of his disconnected life and uninspiring job, Leon Logothetis leaves it all behind - job, money, home, and even his cell phone - and hits the road with nothing but the clothes on his back and five dollars in his pocket, relying on the kindness of strangers and the serendipity of the open road for his daily keep. Along the way, Leon offers up the intriguing and charming tales gathered along his one-of-a-kind journey: riding in trains, buses, big rigs and classic cars; sleeping on streets and couches and firehouses....

Sid Hansen is a remorseless, death-dealing super-soldier - and he works at Gamestop. That’s right. Kill Team One now has a job in a videogame retail store filled with cranky customers, shoplifters, crying kids, and people who just haven't figured out how to use Steam yet. A global organization of radical Islamists have tracked Sid all the way from the mountains of Afghanistan, where he may or may not have been kinda sorta responsible for just some itty bitty little crimes against humanity. Hell-bent on revenge, they’ve planned the largest martyrdom operation ever conducted.

Discover Love Where You Least Expect It Immerse yourself in a world where friendship blooms into something much more intense and enthralling. Journey through stories that navigate the unpredictable evolution from camaraderie to profound, passionate love. Witness as the characters you'll soon call your friends confront the complexities of feelings that have been simmering just beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to boil over. Every page pulsates with the warmth of genuine connections being tested, challenged, and ultimately transformed. Delve deep into tales where the ...

The Ultima(te) Final Fantasy Podcast The Final Fantasy Files is a fan-created video podcast of thought-provoking and entertaining discussions focused on one of the world’s greatest video game series.

Twenty-one years ago, when a conductor was poisoned and the Questura sent a man to investigate, readers first met Commissario Guido Brunetti. Since 1992’s Death at La Fenice, Donna Leon and her shrewd, sophisticated, and compassionate investigator have been delighting readers around the world. For her millions of fans, Leon’s novels have opened a window into the private Venice of her citizens, a world of incomparable beauty, family intimacy, shocking crime, and insidious corruption.

El milagro de ser próspero te invita a un viaje de amor y reconocimiento para trabajar tu conciencia de prosperidad y construir la vida que siempre has deseado. La prosperidad es algo innato en todos los seres humanos, es el camino que te conecta con tu destino y tu misión de vida; simplemente tienes que conectar con ella y reconocerla para que comiences a fluir en abundancia plena.

Klaus Kinski war ein wahrer Meister des Sprechtheaters, der sein Publikum gleichermaßen schockierte und faszinierte. Kinski erlangte vor allem für Rezitationen bekannter Philosophen und Dichter hohe Aufmerksamkeit. Kinskis Vortag wollte erfühlt, verstanden und gleichzeitig genossen sein, in seiner üppig überschäumenden Sinnlichkeit, die aufs Ganze ging, den Menschen mit Haut und Haaren visierte, den Zuhörer zu packen versuchte - um jeden Preis.

There are stories each generation can tell, but if the next generation isn’t listening, they will be lost. Sometimes you realise you are the last link in that chain, and it is up to you to preserve them. So that is what I aimed to do. Taking the lives of three of my extraordinary ancestors – the apothecary, the surgeon and man-midwife and the sea captain, I have woven a narrative around the people, places and events that I have discovered travelling from 1809 in Prussia to the end of that century in N. Ireland. Discovering the innovative medical training which was being developed in ...

Love's Unyielding Destiny A chance encounter can change everything. Gabriel Gates, a billionaire with a troubled past of missed opportunities, finds himself at a crossroads between fate and desire. As he walks through the gilded aisles of a shopping mall he's set to own, Gabriel doesn't expect to meet Summer Reed, a radiant woman who awakens a spark he thought extinct. Twenty years ago, a chance meeting had slipped through his fingers; he's determined not to let it happen again. A connection that defies the odds. Summer, captivated by Gabriel's undeniable charm and magnetic presence, is ...

From Numbers to Espionage: A Thrilling Transformation From the spreadsheets of a high-powered accounting firm to the shadowy world of international espionage, she never imagined her life would take such a dramatic turn. In the heart of international intrigue, where shadows play a deadly game, a brilliant accountant finds herself drawn into a world she never imagined. Once renowned for her meticulous skills with numbers, she now navigates an intricate web of espionage, deception, and danger. As tensions rise, a notorious escaped gun lord sets her sights on a high-stakes target—a world ...