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Science-book of the Year now available as an updated international English edition! "The Age of Energy is analytical, carefully argued and realistic, but also innovative and inspiring book on the greatest challenges our planet is facing. Societies are forced to make difficult choices and compromises to solve the predicaments we are facing. The only sustainable basis for those decisions is diverse, evidence-based information and knowledge. This book has distilled an enormous amount of this information into a very readable form. The importance of the subject matters cannot be overemphasised. ...

En las páginas de Azami, la primera novela de una pentalogía, Aki Shimazaki habla de una familia como muchas otras, retratando sentimientos íntimos, relaciones rotas vividas en las sombras y mentiras. Mitsuo Kawano, de treinta y seis años, divide su tiempo entre su familia y su trabajo como redactor en una revista de actualidad, y para compensar la inexistente vida sexual con Atsuko, la madre de sus hijos, frecuenta un lujoso club. Allí, se encontrará con la hermosa y misteriosa Mitsuko, excompañera de clase, que fue su primer amor secreto.

Mitsuko tiene una librería de lance especializada en obras filosóficas. Allí pasa los días serenamente con su madre y Tarô, su hijo sordomudo. Cada viernes por la noche, sin embargo, se convierte en camarera en un bar de alterne de alta gama. Este trabajo le permite asegurarse su independencia económica, y aprecia sus charlas con los intelectuales que frecuentan el establecimiento.

Aliyah is back from Rio de Janeiro after being an exchange student from the U.S. Her experience led her to shocking, verifiable and undeniable truths. The story brings a glimpse of light to various possibilities that will speak to the soul of the listener.

Al Qaeda did not stop after 9/11. Its reign of terror continued with bombings and mayhem across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. But its frustration grew as the group failed to fundamentally undermine America and its allies. Five years later the time was ripe for another spectacular mega-plot. Fresh from masterminding the London Underground carnage, one veteran operative set in motion a new operation to destroy passenger aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean - and kill thousands of people in the process.

A personal recount by Aki Ashe, author, designer, and image consultant, about the impact "dressing for success" can have in your life, when it comes to accomplishing your goals. It's all about dressing for the part and living up to those high standards. In this audiobook you will learn how to dress from detailed explanations and tutorials.

A personal recount by CEO Aki Ashe of Brooklyn United Ties, about the impact "dressing for success" can have in your life, when it comes to accomplishing your goals. It's all about dressing for the part and living up to those high standards.

Allow yourself to be immersed in the essence of the present moment, where time dissolves, and small revelations of wisdom unfold through 60 timeless stories. If you are looking for mental refuge and a fresh oasis of relaxation, this book offers an ideal companion through narratives steeped in wisdom, where each story extends an invitation to understand and savor the simple joys of life. Characters of all kinds populate the stories, with their virtues and flaws. At times, they grapple with challenging puzzles or curious riddles; the conclusions are often surprising. The titles of some ...

Maïmaï, el caracol de Tarô, es la esperada quinta parte de la pentalogía La sombra del cardo, una de las series más exitosas de la literatura japonesa de las últimas décadas. La repentina muerte de la atractiva Mitsuko Tsuji sorprende a todos, incluidos los clientes de su librería, Kitô. Cuando llegan visitantes para presentar sus últimos respetos, Tarô, el hijo sordomudo de Mitsuko, está preocupado por ciertos detalles de su historia familiar.

「聽說，小說家在古代是不入流的？」 那就讓我們來做一檔「不入流」的Podcast！承襲小說家的精神，道聽塗說、胡說八道，發表無用之言，天馬行空卻假裝一本正經。 在這裡，不講大道理，不管客觀與否，每個故事都是主觀且自以為是的。就算荒誕、可笑、沒邏輯——那又怎樣？這就是你撰寫的故事，你就是自己人生的「小說家」。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Suzuko Niré a grandi dans une famille recomposée mais unie. Après le décès de sa mère Kyôko, elle a eu une enfance heureuse, entourée de sa tante Anzu et de son père, qui a adopté Tôru, le fils d’Anzu, lors de leur union. L’amour que Suzuko porte à son frère aîné est dévorant et, aujourd’hui âgée de quinze ans, elle ne souhaite qu’une chose : retrouver celui qui est parti de la maison trop tôt pour vivre à ses côtés. L’absence de Tôru est sa plus profonde blessure. Un soir, en rentrant de l’école, elle recueille un moineau avec une aile cassée.

Aliyah is a young woman with her heart in her hands who seeks to taste a bit of the various Christian denominations. Is Aliyah in the Land of Oz or is she bewildered by one truth or by a collective truth? Aliyah: What is Truth? is the first part of a two-part short story series that brings a glimpse of light to various possibilities that will speak to the soul of the listener.

La autora de la aclamada Luna llena aborda las complejas relaciones entre dos hermanas. Anzu acaba de modelar y hornear un delicado jarrón de arcilla. Está satisfecha, lo exhibirá en su próxima exposición, y, como su forma le recuerda la de una campanilla, lo llama Suzuran. Porque Anzu es una joven y reputada ceramista consagrada al mundo de la loza tradicional japonesa. Está divorciada, vive con su hijo preadolescente y, por más que le insistan sus amigas, no quiere volver a enamorarse.

After a rough start, Sam Kerr settles into playing soccer for the Knights. But there’s so much to learn – new rules and positions and strategies.... Lately, it seems like soccer is the only thing she can think about.

Hello everyone. This series is for Japanese learners who want to listen to a story in Japanese. You are provided with stories from a variety of short films ranging from animation, music video, commercial videos to silent movies. Stories are told in easy Japanese so, it is ideal for learners at a beginning level onward. To find out more, please visit www.letslearnjapanesewithmovies.com. You will find links to the films and the transcripts of each episode there, too. See you soon! Theme music: Garret Bevins at Free Click

Are you happy? That is the question of the century. Join us on a journey of love, laughter and a few tears as we share our own stories and yours, of trial and triumph. Hopefully, together we can discover what "true happiness" can/does look like. Be brave. Be Vulnerable. Find Joy. Your Story Matters! This is a new podcast that will allow you to share your own story. Do you have a story that you think might help other people? Please share it with us! Reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or email so we can give you the opportunity to share your story.New Episodes will be released every two weeks...

Tetsuo et Fujiko Niré vivent en maison de retraite depuis que, quelques années auparavant, Fujiko a commencé à développer des symptômes de la maladie d’Alzheimer. Ils ont uni leurs destins il y a plus de quarante ans, par le biais d’un mariage arrangé, ont fondé une famille et ont vécu ensemble une vie tranquille. Quand elle se réveille ce matin-là, Fujiko ne reconnaît pas son époux. D’abord en grand désarroi, Tetsuo entreprend finalement de reconquérir celle qui le prend désormais pour un étranger auquel elle se trouverait simplement fiancée.

Kyôko est une jeune femme à qui tout réussit : elle est brillante, sa carrière de secrétaire de direction semble se dessiner sans ombrage. Elle plaît aux hommes et jouit de leurs désirs sans jamais consentir à l’engagement, malgré les injonctions de ses parents. Avec son nouveau patron, charmant, elle entame une relation où s’intriquent l’intime et le travail.

Discover art that is beautiful and bloodthirsty. A bedroom fan that sings with wicked messages. A cursed trailer that twists and flips a stereotype into something darkly humorous. Ghosts that ride a time-travelling Ferris wheel. Cursed Ink that seduces and betrays. These are just a few of the delights awaiting you...This is Book 1 in the Horror Lite Anthologies 3-book series. Enjoy the full set!

The 2006 World Cup is around the corner and thirteen-year-old Sam Kerr is pumped! Even though the games are being played on the other side of the world, Sam and her best friend, Dylan, are planning to get up early to watch the games live on TV. They couldn’t be more excited! But there’s more for Sam to get excited about when she’s invited to trial for a rep soccer team. The coach of the team has seen Sam play and is blown away by how good she is. Sam gets into the team so now she has to juggle training with the Knights AND with her new rep team.