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Quand on est six frères et qu'on s'appelle Jean-A., Jean-B., Jean-C., Jean-D., Jean-E. et Jean-F., impossible de s'ennuyer un seul instant. Au menu de cet été : un déménagement, des vacances chez papy Jean, un poisson nommé Suppositoire, une ribambelle de cousins aux oreilles décollées... sans oublier bien sûr un mystérieux camembert volant et des parents pas trop coulants. Décidément, ça déménage chez les Jean ! Après "L'omelette au sucre", retrouvez les aventures d'une famille extravagante et savourez l'humour tendre de Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod.

Au début du XIVe siècle, une abbaye située aux confins de la Provence et de la Ligurie. Un lieu voué à la prière et à l'étude avec sa bibliothèque qui fait l'admiration de tout l'Occident chrétien, à l'écart des violences et des luttes de pouvoir qui déchirent les royaumes voisins. Jusqu'au jour où un moine est trouvé mort au bas des murailles.

Physician and Jungian analyst Jean Shinoda Bolen takes us to the horizon of our understanding about the special wisdom that comes to women after menopause on The Wise-Woman Archetype. Join the bestselling author of Goddesses in Everywoman as she plows ancient ground to uncover the roots of the...

Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men by the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau was originally written for an essay competition run by the Dijon Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1754. The question was, "What is the origin of inequality among men, and is it authorized by the natural law?" Rousseau's text is divided into four main parts: a dedication, preface, an extended inquiry into the nature of the individual, and another inquiry into the evolution of the human species within society.

Rousseau érige dans cet ouvrage un système entier d'éducation, loin des conventions sociales et des dogmes religieux : l'Église jusqu'alors détentrice du monopole en matière d'éducation, condamne l'auteur à la prise de corps ; l'ouvrage est brûlé en place public, fustigé par ses ennemis philosophes... Un ouvrage, toujours d'actualité, loin des caricatures dont on le pare sans même parfois, l'avoir lu...

The work comprises Villehardouin's "Conquest of Constantinople", which recounts the controversial Fourth Crusade, which descended into an attack on the Eastern Christians of Byzantium. In "Life of Saint Louis", Joinville draws on his friendship with King Louis IX of France to describe the campaigns in the Holy Land.

What if an uncontrollable zombie outbreak took place in a world that contains vampires? In Dominion of the Damned, the vampires seize their chance to overpower humanity, herd them into labor camps, establish blood mills, and prevent the extinction of their only food supply. Hannah Jordan is a human survivor whose sole mission is to stay alive so she can prevent her orphaned baby brother from becoming monster food.

Un devastador terremoto aísla a la pequeña Ayla de su tribu, que tendrá que luchar para poder sobrevivir. Un grupo de neandertales la acoge a pesar de ser una de los Otros. Valiente e indomable, crece sintiéndose diferente, y no duda en pelear por buscar su propia identidad.

Legendary tennis player Billie Jean King details the remarkable history of women’s tennis and celebrates the athletes and game-changing moments that expanded opportunities for women worldwide. Long before packed stadiums, record-breaking prize purses, and global superstars, women tennis...

Si l'on n'y prenait garde, la vie se retirerait vite des landes de Haute-Provence, et le plateau de la lavande retournerait au désert. Elzéard Bouffier a voulu l'empêcher. Berger paisible et obstiné, toute sa vie il a planté des arbres, des milliers d'arbres et, au fil des ans, la région est redevenue verdoyante, fraîche, parfumée. Jean Giono a imaginé qu'au cours d'une de ses promenades, il avait rencontré ce personnage extraordinaire. C'est l'un des textes dont il était le plus fier. Un grand texte simple et généreux, un portrait émouvant et un hymne à la nature.

Un cadavre, horriblement mutilé, suspendu entre ciel et terre dans les montagnes de la région grenobloise. Une tombe, celle d'un petit garçon, mystérieusement "visitée" pendant la nuit, cependant que les dossiers le concernant disparaissaient de son école.

Connaissez-vous l'omelette au sucre ? Rien de moins compliqué à préparer. Prenez une famille de cinq garçons. Ajoutez-y un nouveau bébé à naître, une tortue, un cochon d'Inde et une poignée de souris blanches. Mélangez bien le tout, sans oublier une mère très organisée, un père champion du bricolage et quelques copains d'école à l'imagination débordante. Saupoudrez d'une pincée de malice et d'émotion, et servez aussitôt. C'est prêt... À consommer sans modération !

When Mia Turner's life becomes tethered to a mysterious billionaire who she swears is the devil himself, she knows that she must break free. It doesn't matter if everything about him - those sinful lips, those pale-gray eyes, that perfect male body - keeps her awake at night. He's evil, and she has to get away.

Get paid what you're worth, build secure relationships, and make your money last with this valuable guide from a Today show financial editor and New York Times bestselling author. Ask successful women what they want from their money and they'll tell you: independence, security, choices, a better...

Carlo was a sweet, generous boy, a millennial, whose love for God and his fellow man was so strong he has already been recognized as a saint. Though his life was cut short by leukemia at just 15, he used his time to inspire others, showing them that true faith is something timeless, precious, and powerful.

Leading in a Non-Linear World leads listeners through a groundbreaking set of science-based strategies to help them face rising demand, uncertainty and change posed by disruptive technologies and seismic shifts in globalization. The book shows how our mindset, more than our knowledge and expertise, has the potential to be our greatest asset in facing the future. Jean Gomes reviews the latest brain research revealing that our mindset is the interplay of feeling, thinking, and seeing, and how we can build it to significantly increase our wellbeing and performance.

Holly Gibney, l’un des personnages les plus appréciés de Stephen King, fait son grand retour dans ce roman haletant pour percer le mystère de multiples et inquiétantes disparitions qui frappent une petite ville des États-Unis.

Lena Kogan is thrilled when her son Emmet invites her to the opening of his first building in San Francisco. It’s awkward that she will be staying with Emmet’s father Malachy Berger, but he’s in a serious relationship now, and anyway, he knows how Lena feels about Eli, so surely they can just be friends. Her sister Emily, is less adventurous. She's happy to stay at home with her family and a thriving business, that is until her daughter Nellie drops another bombshell on her about what she plans to do next. A move nobody could have anticipated and few support.

Step into the opulent court of Louis XIV, where adaptations of Greek tragedies captivated audiences. This poignant play, deeply inspired by Euripides Hippolytus, explores the tumultuous nature of forbidden love that defies societal norms. Notably, Racines unique structure introduces a new scene with each characters entrance or exit, eliminating traditional stage directions and creating a seamless flow of action throughout the act. Join us for a compelling journey through passion and tragedy as narrated by Libby Gohn.

Self-Love: Your Greatest Guide on the Path to Healthy Weight The secret to sustainable weight loss isn’t counting calories or depriving yourself at the dinner table. Jean Fain tells us it’s about cultivating awareness and self-acceptance wherever you are. With The Self-Compassion Diet, this...