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When Verduaga Greeneyes, king of the wildcats, becomes tyrant ruler over the creatures of Mossflower, the woodlanders begin a life of serfdom and cruelty. But then, one winter afternoon, a young mouse called Martin chances by the woods—bringing with him an indomitable spirit of adventure and will for freedom.

Russia is rich in martial traditions deriving from a highly diverse population. Sambo—developed by the Soviet Red Army—became the most recognize martial art associated with Russia mainly because of its presence in international competitions. Another style to become recognized for its great practicality and encompassing training regimen is Systema. Originally created for Russian Special Operations Units, Systema’s teaching gradually spread world-wide after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. This anthology contains writings about Systema and Sambo that present essential information ...

Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves brings decades of critical analysis and experience that the authors tested worldwide in international organizations, governments, NGOs, universities, and corporations. You will understand mediation better and its significance in your personal and professional life. You will be able to develop a flexible mindset and a broad outlook to achieve sustainable outcomes.

This book is an introduction to hacking for educational purposes. It illustrates the basics of cyber attacks and covers topics in: 🪓 Computer code 🪓 Networking 🪓 Protocols 🪓 Vulnerabilities 🪓 Web 🪓 Shell Scripting 🪓 Databases 🪓 .... And more

L'ouverture des archives russes, il y a dix ans, permet de porter un regard neuf sur les grands personnages de l'histoire soviétique, à commencer bien sûr par Staline, l'une des figures les plus énigmatiques de l'histoire du XXe siècle. Comprendre l'homme des épurations politiques et physiques, des procès truqués, des millions de morts au cours de la famine de 1932 - 1933, de la déportation d'une quinzaine de peuples, du Goulag, de la guerre froide, c'est aussi reprendre sous un autre angle la question de "l'œuvre noire" du communisme.

There are cultures that apparently flowered for thousands of years. Some of the cultures that we call primitive have already existed for so long that they seem to have no beginning and no end. Could they actually be immortal? Might not the truth be that during past ages, man has often tried to climb the rungs of the ladder that lead to a high immortal culture but has slipped and fallen? Perhaps we are even now in the process of building a culture that will know immortality on Earth and in heaven.

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...

Thirty thousand years ago our prehistoric ancestors painted perfect images of animals on walls of tortuous caves, most often without any light. How was this possible? Scholars and archaeologists have for centuries pored over these works of art, speculating and hoping to come away with the key to the mystery. David and Lefrre give us a new understanding of an art lost in time, revealing what had until recently remained unexplainable - the oldest enigma in humanity has been solved.

Porté par le timbre profond et éraillé d'Ingrid Donnadieu, découvrez un polar où la mort ne frappe pas toujours au hasard... Ce matin-là, comme tous les dimanches, Alice Pernelle s'éclipse de la maison de ses parents pour aller courir avec son chien dans la campagne environnante. Mais en arrivant au bord de la Cure, cette rivière qui traverse le village de Pierre-Perthuis, une scène terrible lui coupe les jambes et lui soulève l'estomac. Un corps écartelé entre quatre arbres et grouillant de vers.

As one of the most influential philosophers and thinkers of the mid-18th century, Jean-Jacques Rousseau left behind a powerful and commanding legacy which helped shape great events including the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. His ideas on humanity, civil society, and democracy have made him a leading figure in modern political and philosophical thought. Exploring two of his most famous and influential works, this collection reveals Rousseau’s timeless insights and theories, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the past and the knowledge of a time long past.

In Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, Jewish watchmaker Jakob is sent to Auschwitz, where he uses his skills to survive while witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust. As the camp strips away his humanity, Jakob risks everything to protect the weak, finding small acts of kindness in a world overcome by cruelty.

In this book, JJ covers various programming topics in Go, including: Go's Background Data Structures and Algorithms Databases and Networks Applied Machine Learning (and Deep Learning) Cryptography Hacking Blockchain

Disparitions inquiétantes, crimes passionnels, ou machinations diaboliques… Découvrez les secrets des faits-divers les plus marquants. Tueurs en série, amants démoniaques, tous pensaient avoir commis le crime parfait. Mais tous, sont aujourd’hui derrière les barreaux. Qui sont ces meurtriers ? Et comment les policiers sont-ils parvenus à les confondre ? La découverte de la vérité ne tient parfois qu’à un fil… Grâce aux témoignages de tous les protagonistes, des enquêteurs aux familles des victimes, Jacques Pradel vous fait revivre ces enquêtes incroyables, riches en ...

À la maison ou à l'école, le Petit Nicolas et sa bande de copains ont toujours des idées terribles ! Le problème, c'est que le papa et la maman du Petit Nicolas, la maîtresse, le précepteur et même Monsieur Mouchabière, le surveillant qui remplace le Bouillon, ne sont pas toujours de cet avis.

The World Ends Part III plunges you back into the frozen wasteland where survival isn’t just a fight—it’s an art. Humanity stands at the brink, battling not only the unforgiving cold but also the horrors lurking within the shadows of a shattered world. Intelligent undead, mutating creatures, and eerie black tendrils push the boundaries of terror, forcing the survivors to adapt or perish. This isn’t just another apocalypse. It’s a story of grit, desperation, and a fragile hope clawing its way through the frostbite of extinction. As alliances are forged and betrayal brews, the ...

In OctoRaptor II, the OctoRaptor escapes once again, this time terrorizing the people of Boise, Idaho.

Sharing his extensive and meticulous research, Jacques Privat reveals that the Vikings were in Greenland, its neighboring islands, and the eastern shores of Canada long before Columbus. He examines in depth how Greenland and its surroundings were inhabited for nearly five centuries by two Nordic colonies, Vestribygð and Eystribygð, which disappeared mysteriously: one in 1342 and the other in the 16th century.

Rousseau's Discourse sets out to explore the origin of inequality among people, a journey that sees him trace the evolution of humans from the savage man to the foundations of civil society. With verve and passion, the philosopher argues that the birth of private property was the "beginning of evil". Throughout the book we are led to consider the development of language, reason, self-preservation, benevolence, pity, and law - all through the lens of perhaps the most original thinker of the 18th century.

In Survivorz, the bioengineered threat is not over. In Crescent Grove, something else rises from the aftermath of OctoRaptor.

Fourteen mysteries to test your inner sleuth! This collection includes "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain, narrated by Mauro Hantman; "The Fenchurch Street Mystery" by Baroness Orczy, narrated by Davina Porter; "Problem of the Superfluous Finger" by Jacques Futrelle, narrated by Stephen R. Thorne; "The Blue Sequin" by R. Austin Freeman, narrated by Simon Vance; "An Intangible Clue" by Anna Katharine Green, narrated by Angela Brazil; and "The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe, narrated by Mauro Hantman, among others.