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Alice ist aufgeweckt, um nicht vorlaut sagen zu müssen, neugierig und, was am wichtigsten ist, verträumt. Sie lässt ihrer Fantasie freien Lauf und entdeckt dadurch Dinge, die Erwachsenen mit ihrer Sicht der Dinge oft verborgen bleiben. So entdeckt sie eines Tages, während sie mit ihrer Schwester an einem See sitzt, ein hektisches, weißes Häschen, das immer wieder auf eine Uhr schaut. Als sie das weiße Häschen verfolgt, gerät sie in ein Abenteuer, das seines Gleichen sucht.

Naples '44 is an unflinching autobiographical account of a year in Naples after the armistice and Allied landings in Sorrento in 1943. Working as a British counterintelligence officer under the Allied occupation, Lewis documents the rich pageant of life in the city and its surrounding areas. There is suffering and squalor: Criminal gangs are on the rise, along with typhus and black market commerce, and the female population is forced into part-time prostitution. But there is farce and humor, too, witnessed in the Roman uncle paid handsomely simply to appear at funerals.

This volume of short essays and other pieces by C. S. Lewis is part of a larger collection, C. S. Lewis: Essay Collection and Other Short Pieces. In addition to his many books, letters, and poems, C. S. Lewis wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defense of faith but also on ethical issues and the nature of literature and storytelling. Within this audiobook is a treasure trove of Lewis' reflections on diverse topics.

What if family were not the only place you might hope to feel safe, loved, cared for, and accepted? What if we could do better than the family? We need to talk about the family. For those who are lucky, families can be filled with love and care, but for many they are sites of pain: from abandonment and neglect, to abuse and violence. Nobody is more likely to harm you than your family.

Conjured up one 'golden afternoon' in 1862 to entertain Alice Liddell, the daughter of the dean of Carroll's college, the dream worlds of nonsensical Wonderland and back-to-front Looking Glass kingdom depict order turned upside down. Following the white rabbit into his warren, Alice falls into a world where croquet is played with hedgehogs and flamingos, a baby turns into a pig, time runs amok at a the Mad Hatter's tea-party, a chaotic game of chess makes Alice a Queen and the Mock Turtle and Gryphon dance the Lobster Quadrille.

If you’re a woman ready to stop letting alcohol run your life—but you want more than just a “don’t drink” plan—this two-in-one collection is for you. No matter where you are on your recovery path—just beginning or deep into the journey—this collection shows you how to build a life filled with joy, purpose, and freedom.

In Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, the enchanting adventures of the fairy-children Sylvie and Bruno continue, bringing joy and whimsy to every page. Joined by their delightful fairy companions, including the witty Professor who humorously explores ideas to their fullest, the story is filled with delightful nonsense songs that will leave you smiling. Meanwhile, the mortal characters—our unnamed narrator, the gracious Lady Muriel, and the self-righteous Arthur—serve as the backdrop for Carrolls insightful commentary on morality and Christian values. Join us for a whimsical journey where fantasy ...

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.

Cruzando la línea: las Fuerzas Armadas en México contiene un profundo análisis y documentación realizados por investigadoras/es, periodistas y abogados, sobre el papel de la militarización y seguridad en México, y el surgimiento de la Guardia Nacional, su papel en los proyectos estratégicos (Tren Maya e Interoceánico), las Fuerzas Especiales, entre otros. Es un corte de caja sobre sus funciones y operaciones en los últimos sexenios, particularmente en la administración del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador y su transición a la de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.

The fascinating psychology of blindspots, their complex causes, and the alarming consequences of looking without seeing. Can we believe our eyes? Most of us are confident that we can, but we shouldn't be so sure. Every day, we fail to see things that are right in front of us, miss sudden or unexpected changes and fall for illusions without realising it. The culprit? Blind spots. These hidden gaps in our perception are responsible for errors in operating machinery, diagnosing medical conditions, giving evidence in court and even influence how we invest our money or shop.

In this volume whatever the odds stacked against our characters one thing is certain; they will prevail, and life will be good. But the journey is filled with complications and trials that only an author would dare put into words.

In the small town of Lazy Rivers, where secrets run as deep as the river that gave the town its name, three generations of Rivers women are about to discover that some memories can't stay buried forever. When Serenity Rivers returns home to care for her dying mother, she brings with her a gift she's spent years trying to escape—the ability to see other people's memories. But as boys start disappearing just as they did fifty years ago, Serenity realizes her gift might be the key to solving both the present mystery and the shadows of the past.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the North American male author whose time has now come again.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

London, 1942: The threat of German invasion has abated, and the war has entered a new chapter, famously summed up by Winston Churchill as "the end of the beginning." While Churchill faces mounting pressure and calls for his resignation, a dark new horror is unfolding across the channel, as the Nazis move forward with their plan to murder Europe's Jews.

A father spends years chasing a mysterious funhouse where his son vanished. A man discovers the terrifying reality that humans are considered cattle for an ancient, malevolent race. A trip to the voting booth turns into a nightmarish responsibility when the outcome decides mankind’s apocalyptic fate. In an abandoned radio station, a couple fights for survival against sinister forces that can only be kept at bay by the power of rock-n-roll. A teen girl stumbles upon a supernatural convenience store that offers her a chance to alter her destiny.

Beatrice Monroe is still getting used to the knowledge that she was born a champion for Good and Evil. She spends her days combing through her great grandmother’s journals trying to find answers to what this newfound ability means for her as a member of law enforcement. When a woman walks into her precinct claiming her aunt was murdered, Beatrice discovers a link between their families that may just have the answers she needs. But those answers are not easy to find. Because this mystery’s roots are buried in the past with five young girls and what they gave birth to…in The Big House.

The dreaming spires of Oxford may be one of the great educational establishments of the Centuries. But it is also a place where the Nation’s young learn much more. Within its walls, courtyards and cloisters these 10 Poets mused and illuminated on the beauty of poetry with eager yet tender words.

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Dive into the whimsical world of Alices Adventures in Wonderland, a beloved childrens classic penned by the brilliant English mathematician and author, the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. Follow the curious Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical realm filled with bizarre characters, from talking playing cards to quirky creatures. This enchanting tale plays with logic in ways that captivate both young readers and adults alike, making it a timeless example of literary nonsense that continues to charm audiences across generations.