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War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.

War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.

This audiobook contains the story "Snowstorm", by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910). One of Tolstoy's most well-received works of realism, this prose-poem-like short story looks at the behaviors of people in extreme situations and their belief in their abilities to survive.

Ten books in one compilation on the world's most famous paranormal investigators. Book one: Ed and Lorraine Warren: The Enfield Poltergeist; book two: Amityville; book three: The Exorcist: Father Gabriele Amoth; book four: The Borley Rectory: A Harry Price File; book five: Gaurav Tiwari: Death of a Ghost Hunter; and much more.

The Inevitable Revolution is an essay about abolishing the law of violence and replacing it with the law of love. It is a text on civil disobedience, pacifism, and anarchism, and it is Tolstoy's last non-fiction work detailing his final opinions on political, economic, and religious issues. In it, he criticizes prisons, parliaments, wars, conscription, capitalism, theft, revolutionary violence, and taxes, and praises Christianity's message of love as the solution to these problems; although he also recognizes the law of love in other religions.

There are games that have proven to be too dangerous to play, and we are not talking about games that involve fast cars, driving, bullets, or wild animals, but games that involve the supernatural. Games like Tarot, Ouija, The Hosting Game, and countless others, were contacting spirits that have been around for centuries. These games have been causing supernatural infestations for years as well.

An abridged version of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. Anna (Bergman) is a wife and mother who has an affair with the handsome Count Vronsky (Peck).

The Disciplined Investor Podcast

"Это сочинение - обзор богословия и разбор Евангелий - есть лучшее произведение моей мысли, есть та одна книга, которую (как говорят) человек пишет во всю свою жизнь", - утверждал сам Лев Николаевич Толстой.

It’s been two decades since Irakli fled his war-torn homeland with two young sons, now grown men. Two decades since he saw their mother, who stayed so they could escape. At long last, Tbilisi has lured him home. But when Irakli’s phone calls stop, a mystery begins... Arriving in the city as escaped zoo animals prowl the streets, Saba picks up the trail of clues: strange graffiti, bewildering messages transmitted through the radio, pages from his father’s unpublished manuscript scattered like breadcrumbs.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the life of Alexander the Great, the brilliant strategist whose conquests and visionary leadership reshaped the ancient world and continue to inspire generations. Alexander the Great was a military genius whose ambitious campaigns and innovative strategies expanded the boundaries of his empire and bridged cultures across continents. This compelling biography delves into the true story of Alexander’s rise to power, his legendary battles, and the enduring impact of his conquests. From the royal courts of Pella, Macedonia, to the majestic palaces of ...

This is a diverting delight, a window on romance in literature. There are high lovers and low lovers, tragic lovers, comic lovers, and lovers who shouldn’t be doing what they are doing at all and certainly not then and there. There is even Fanny Hill trying not to discover what physical love is about when set upon by an old roué who has paid for the privilege. Though of special interest for lovers and their special lover’s day of St. Valentine, it is an amusing and sometimes surprising collection.

The goal of some cult leaders was wealth and power, while others were after comfort or sex. The darkest and most notorious cults and their leaders sought to spread their evil messages through violence and mass murder, through war and genocidal acts. From the Thuggee cult that inspired the term "thug" to the brown shirts of Germany who would become the most destructive cult of all time, the Nazis.

The diary is that most intimate of journals, of records. Within its pages the writer records and gives expression to their thoughts, their feelings, their emotional state on all the things that make up and surround them in this world. With authors of the calibre of Bulgakov, Woolf, Tolstoy, Twain and many others this volume explores characters whose lives seem dominated by these diaries, and the events that unfold are both compelling and literary journeys into the very personal and intimate side of their characters’ lives.

Zehn Meisterwerke von weltberühmten Autoren versammeln sich in dieser Hörbuch-Box! Mit dabei: "In der Strafkolonie" (Kafka), "Die Marquise von O." (Kleist), "Eine blassblaue Frauenschrift" (Werfel), "Der arme Spielmann" (Grillparzer), "In den Chambregarnies" (Tschechow), "Wieviel Erde braucht der Mensch?" (Tolstoi), "Die Zeitmaschine" (H.G. Wells), "Triumph der Schönheit" (Roth), "Die schwarze Spinne" (Gotthelf), "Jugend" (Conrad).

Break the Code, Be Part of the Inner Circle Imagine a world where you have the power to create anything you can dream of, where your ideas come to life with just a few lines of code. Welcome to the exciting and boundless world of programming! If you are looking to start your journey into coding, "Code Breakers: Understanding The Language of Computers" is the perfect guidebook to help you navigate this exhilarating landscape. The goal of this book is to introduce you to the fundamentals of coding in a fun, engaging, and accessible way. But why learn to code, you might ask? In today's digital...

Leo Carew's debut novel The Wolf, the first book in the Under the Northern Sky series, is a masterpiece in epic historical fantasy - a new voice to rival David Gemmell or George R. R. Martin. Violence and death have come to the land under the Northern Sky. The Anakim dwell in the desolate forests and mountains beyond the black river, the land under the Northern Sky. Their ancient ways are forged in Unthank silver and carved in the grey stone of their heartland.

Leo Hollis presents evidence that cities can deliver a better life and a better world in the future. From exploring what slime mold can tell us about traffic flow, to looking at how traditional civic power structures are being overturned by Twitter, to investigating how cities all over the world are tackling climate change, population growth, poverty, shifting work patterns and the maintenance of the fragile trust of their citizens, Cities Are Good for You offers a new perspective on the city.

Whether you have a vocal Chihuahua or a boisterous Beagle, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to decode your dog's barking and bring peace back into your home. Don't let excessive barking strain your relationship with your beloved pet. Learn the easy steps to silence the noise and build a stronger, more understanding connection with your canine companion.

This audiobook for teenagers and children is about understanding parents and unhealthy lifestyles during and after a parent’s drug or alcohol dependency and abuse. Children of alcoholic or addicted parents often have difficulty understanding what is happening to their parent. The story goes through the life of Alex whose father suffers from the disease of addiction and dependency on drugs or alcohol. It explores how Alex thinks, feels, and acts to his father’s dependency and how family separation may occur at times.