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Brought to you by Penguin. A dazzlingly original, lyrical and epic encounter with the Earth as it used to be What would it be like to visit the ancient landscapes of the past? To experience the Jurassic or Cambrian worlds, to wander among these other lands, as creatures extinct for millions of...

What should I wear? More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth. Historically, the apparel trade has exploited labour, the environment and intellectual property. Best-selling journalist Dana Thomas has travelled the globe to discover the visionary designers and companies who are reclaiming traditional craft and launching cutting-edge sustainable technologies to produce better fashion. 

First published in 1900, when Thomas Mann was 25, Buddenbrooks is a minutely imagined chronicle of four generations of a North German mercantile family - a work so true to life that it scandalized the author’s former neighbours in his native Lübeck.

For nearly 20 years, The Secrets of Question Based Selling has been helping great salespeople like you deliver big results. Its commonsense approach has become a classic, must-have tool that demonstrates how asking the right questions at the right time accurately identifies your customer's needs. But consumer behavior and sales techniques change as rapidly as technology - and there are countless contradictory sales training programs promising results.

A heart-stopping duology finale, in which three young semidioses travel through a dark monster-infested world, facing down chaotic Obsidian gods, in a quest to save their friends and return the sun to the sky. Celestial Monsters is the sequel to mexican inspired YA fantasy The Sunbearer Trials...

Code of the Samurai is a 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese Way of the Warrior. With a bright, conversational narrative by Thomas Cleary, this book is indispensable to corporate executives, students of Asian culture, martial artists, or anyone sincerely interested in Japan and its people.

In The Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany, Thomas Childers shows how the young Hitler became passionately political and anti-Semitic as he lived on the margins of society. Fueled by outrage at the punitive terms imposed on Germany by the Versailles Treaty, he found his voice and drew a loyal following.

In this major work, Father Thomas Keating, with Tom S. interviewing, reflects on the wisdom and legacy of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step method and its connections to, and similarities with, the Christian mystical traditions of centering prayer and Lectio Divina. In conversation with a long-time member of AA meetings, Father Thomas talks insightfully about surrendering to one's Higher Power and the journey that must be undertaken for the healing of the soul to begin.

Are you ready to get rich? Learn how to break through your money blocks, attract more abundance and start earning what you're really worth. So you want to manifest more money this year. You're not alone. But why does it feel so freaking hard? It's weird and frankly bewildering that the most...

In the remote wildness of Egdon Heath, the crossed love affairs and marriages of a small group of people are played out against the background of nature’s beauty and indifference to mankind. Through a series of vivid incidents and encounters, The Return of the Native moves in a relentless drive towards tragedy, as the plans and dreams of the lovers miscarry, defeated by chance, or destiny or self-deception. In their unhappy stories, Hardy gives us a powerful dramatization of his bleak philosophy, his belief in man’s helplessness before the malevolence of the universe.

Uncovering compelling new evidence, Egyptologist Robert Bauval and astrophysicist Thomas Brophy present the anthropological, climatological, archaeological, geological, and genetic research supporting a hugely debated theory of the Black African origin of Egyptian civilization. Building upon extensive studies from the past four decades and their own archaeoastronomical and hieroglyphic research, the authors show how the early Black culture known as the Cattle People not only domesticated cattle but were also an advanced civilization.

When Grant Foster, a burned-out former Navy officer turned small-town manufacturer, hits rock bottom, he’s on the brink of losing everything—his business, his health, and the community that depends on him. StratCore Dynamics, once a promising supplier of high-precision drone components, is crumbling under late shipments, frustrated employees, and government pressure. But everything changes in “Two Seconds.” After an unexpected encounter with a mentor who challenges everything Grant believes about leadership, improvement, and himself, Grant begins an unlikely journey.

Dive into the groundbreaking work of Thomas Louis Navarro as he redefines propulsion with the 4-Phase Motor Generator Device. Drawing from advanced electromagnetic engineering and supersymmetric design, this book introduces a revolutionary concept: using eccentric mass loads and the Higgs Field to move payloads in space—without traditional fuel-based thrust.

Stark und entspannt – der Podcast für Entspannung und mentale Stärke. In diesem Podcast findest du kurze Übungen, Atemtechniken und geführte Entspannungen, die dir helfen, zur Ruhe zu kommen, Stress abzubauen und Stärke aufzubauen. Die Folgen lassen sich leicht in den Alltag integrieren und dauern oft nur wenige Minuten – ideal für eine kleine Pause zwischendurch. Du wirst angeleitet durch Atemübungen, mentale Entspannung und kurze Trance-Impulse, die dir helfen können, dich wieder stärker, ruhiger und fokussierter zu fühlen. Der Podcast verbindet Methoden aus Coa

Science in Simple Terms breaks down the most important discoveries in science into clear, easy-to-understand explanations. From the origins of the universe to the technologies shaping our future, this audiobook makes complex ideas accessible for everyone. Whether you're curious about space, physics, biology, or innovation, this guide will expand your understanding without overwhelming you.

Since its 1885 debut, the catechism commissioned by the Third Council of Bishops in Baltimore has instructed generations of Catholic faithful. With an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format, the Catechism combines solid Catholic doctrinal teaching with meaningful exposure to Scripture and practical application. The revival of interest in the Baltimore Catechism reflects Catholics' growing realization that a clear, concise presentation of the truths of the Faith is just what people young and old need to appreciate, practice, and defend Church teaching.

Struggling to house-train your dog—no matter what you try? If your dog still pees in the house, refuses to go outside, or seems impossible to train, you are not alone—and it’s not your fault. Many dogs face hidden challenges that make traditional house-training frustrating for even the most dedicated owners. House-Training the Difficult Dog delivers fast, effective results using a blend of proven strategies, expert guidance, and compassionate insight. Whether you're working with a stubborn puppy, an anxious rescue, or an adult dog set in his ways, this audiobook gives you the tools to succeed.

Every episode of Drug Story uses one prescription drug to tell surprising, true tales about the business of disease and health. Hosted by award-winning science journalist Thomas Goetz, MPH, this podcast asks the big question: What happens when we use drugs to fix our big problems? www.drugstory.co

Die Texte kreisen um Wendepunkte im Leben – um plötzliche Einsichten, leise Entscheidungen, Verlust und Neubeginn, Trost, Hoffnung und Dankbarkeit. Als Lesehilfen für den Alltag laden sie dazu ein, das eigene Leben aufmerksam zu betrachten, emotionale Intelligenz zu schulen und einen Sichtweisenwechsel zu wagen.

Printemps, été, automne, hiver... P'tit Loup ouvre grand ses oreilles et va découvrir les sons qui colorent son quotidien. À la fin de chaque histoire, les petits auditeurs sont invités à jouer au grand quiz des sons avec P'tit Loup !