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On the Social Contract's appeal and influence has been wide-ranging and continuous. It has been called an encomium to democracy and, at the same time, a blueprint for totalitarianism. Individualists, collectivists, anarchists, and socialists have all taken courage from Rousseau's controversial masterpiece.

Feisty is the story of a woman with attitude—told in short reflections that capture a life of awakening activism. From her exploits as a five-year-old New Jersey cowboy to hosting Gloria Steinem in Alabama and an awkward drink with a young Clarence Thomas, Jean Peelen shares her civil rights journey and the most vulnerable moments in her life.

When The Centurions was first published in 1960, readers were riveted by the thrilling account of soldiers fighting for survival in hostile environments. They were equally transfixed by the chilling moral question the novel posed: how to fight when the "age of heroics is over". As relevant today as it was half a century ago, The Centurions is a gripping military adventure, an extended symposium on waging war in a new global order, and an essential investigation of the ethics of counterinsurgency.

Good people in good marriages are having affairs. The workplace and the Internet have become fertile breeding grounds for “friendships” that can slowly and insidiously turn into love affairs. Yet you can protect your relationship from emotional or sexual betrayal by recognizing the red flags that mark the stages of slipping into an improper, dangerous intimacy that can threaten your marriage.

Jacob Finch Bonner was once a promising young novelist with a respectably published first book. Today, he’s teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain what’s left of his self-respect; he hasn’t written—let alone published—anything decent in years. When Evan Parker, his most arrogant student, announces he doesn’t need Jake’s help because the plot of his book in progress is a sure thing, Jake is prepared to dismiss the boast as typical amateur narcissism. But then...he hears the plot.

El largo viaje de iniciación de Ayla para llegar a ser curandera y líder espiritual. Hace ya muchos años que Ayla, la niña cromañón, fue expulsada del Clan del Oso Cavernario y que inició su largo viaje por todo el continente europeo. Finalmente, en este libro, La tierra de las cuevas pintadas, se ha establecido en la cueva de donde procede su compañero Jondalar, con quien ha tenido una muy deseada hija llamada Jonayla. La joven lucha por encontrar un equilibrio entre sus nuevas obligaciones como madre y su preparación para convertirse en líder espiritual y en curandera.

When her husband doesn’t come home one day, Ariella realises that the only way she can ensure her Jewish children’s safety is to avail of the Kindertransport, but can she bear to let them go? A thousand miles away, Elizabeth Klein has closed herself off from the world. Losing her husband on the last day of the Great War, and her child months later, she cannot, will not, love again. It hurts too much. But she is all Liesl and Erich Bannon have.

La Plateforme des ALE wallonnes accompagne les entreprises wallonnes pour améliorer la performance et favoriser l'épanouissement de leurs collaborateurs. Nous aidons les responsables formation et les DRH à répondre aux besoins spécifiques de leurs équipes par des programmes de formation adaptés et ciblés, en vue de renforcer la compétitivité et le bien-être au sein de l'entreprise. Dans ce podcast nous abordons les défis qui se posent aux entreprises dans le domaine de la formation et les défis et opportunités du marché de l'emploi wallon. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/...

Brought to you by the Columbia Climate School's Food for Humanity Initiative, the Food Pod for Humanity will bring you limited series on topics that highlight the inter-dependencies of climate change and food systems.

This is a young nurse's confession. In it, she retells her morally questionable sexual encounters in a way that is refreshingly frank and highly arousing. However, there is much more to her tale than just the story of her salacious career. She wants to impart knowledge, too. Between each sexually charged chapter of her life, Maria writes openly about oral sex and what she's learned through years of practice. Everything you've ever wanted to know, and maybe some things you never even thought of, are within these pages.

"Gagner une guerre, c'est bien joli, mais quand il faut partager le butin entre les vainqueurs, et quand ces triomphateurs sont des nobles pourris d'orgueil et d'ambition, le coup de grâce infligé à l'ennemi n'est qu'un amuse-gueule. C'est la curée qui commence. On en vient à regretter les bonnes vieilles batailles rangées et les tueries codifiées selon l'art militaire. Désormais, pour rafler le pactole, c'est au sein de la famille qu'on sort les couteaux. Et il se trouve que les couteaux, justement, c'est plutôt mon rayon...".

Journey with the bestselling Brunstetter authors to the unique tropical Amish community in Sarasota, Florida, along with four young sisters originally from Indiana.

The classic story of wilderness survival continues in this action-packed sequel. Filled with authentic woodland lore and exciting adventure, On the Far Side of the Mountain takes listeners back to Sam Gribley's treehouse in the Catskill Mountains, where he begins a dangerous fight for his pet falcon's freedom.

This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux into a listener-friendly set of meditations. It's perfect as a personal retreat when you have only a few moments to spare each day and for spiritual listening anytime and anywhere.

Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation.

In this comprehensive biography, Jean Edward Smith reconciles conflicting assessments of Grant's life, arguing that Grant is greatly underrated as a president. Following the turmoil of Andrew Johnson's administration, Grant guided the nation through the post-Civil War era, overseeing Reconstruction of the South and enforcing the freedoms of new African-American citizens. His presidential accomplishments were as considerable as his military victories, for the same strength of character that made him successful on the battlefield also characterized his years in the White House.

In the heart of London’s ruthless underworld, one crime family stands above the rest—but at what cost? Power comes with a price, and Reggie Tuttle must navigate betrayal, bloodshed, and the ghosts of a dangerous legacy. The streets are ruled by shadows, and every decision tightens the grip of a deadly empire. "The Toad Cartels: The London Syndicates" will keep you hooked from the first shot to the final breath.

In "Mo Incarnate," Rachel, Tina, and Ethan prepare for their most terrifying battle yet as the true form of the ancient Harbinger is unleashed. With Mo more powerful than ever, the trio must confront their deepest fears or face annihilation. Dark magic, relentless nightmares, and the return of a familiar evil will test their limits. The final showdown promises horrors beyond imagination, where survival is only the beginning.

In a college town gripped by fear, two friends face a nightmarish force that feeds on their deepest terrors. As Halloween descends, an ancient evil awakens, turning their reality into a living nightmare. Suspense and dread build with every page, delivering a chilling, heart-pounding thrill ride. Dare to face the darkness?

In the ruthless underworld of Devonshire, power is everything—and the Toad Cartels will stop at nothing to hold onto it. As old enemies resurface and new alliances are forged in blood, the stakes have never been higher. Reggie Tuttle must navigate deadly betrayals and brutal battles, all while facing a shadowy threat from London’s most feared crime syndicates. With everything on the line, the only rule is survival—but even that may come at a devastating cost.