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Few would question that Albert Camus (1913-1960), novelist, playwright, philosopher and journalist, is a major cultural icon. His widely quoted works have led to countless movie adaptions, graphic novels, pop songs, and even t-shirts. In this Very Short Introduction, Oliver Gloag chronicles the inspiring story of Camus' life. From a poor fatherless settler in French-Algeria to the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Gloag offers a comprehensive view of Camus' major works and interventions.

Air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but when an aircraft crashes, the consequence is devastating. Why did they happen? Were they caused by bad weather, mechanical failure, or human errors? In this book, the author introduces the 10 deadliest plane crashes in aviation history. He goes through the key events that brought down the doomed commercial jets, and he discusses how we used the painful lessons to improve aviation safety.

Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, Ezio Auditore embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassins. Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolò Machiavelli, knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.To his allies, he will become a force for change in his fight for freedom and justice.

The Suez Crisis of 1956 was Britain's 20th-century nadir, the moment when the once superpower was bullied into retreat. In the immortal words of former US Secretary of State Dean Acheson, 'Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role.' But the funny thing was, Britain had already found a role. It even had the costume. The leaders of the world just hadn't noticed it yet. Butler to the World reveals how the UK took up its position at the elbow of the worst people on Earth: the oligarchs, kleptocrats and gangsters.

From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet's known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history.

In this much-anticipated sequel to the internationally best-selling picture book Lost and Found, we re-visit the boy and the penguin after their trip to the South Pole… The boy and the penguin still enjoy spending all their time together… That is, until the penguin starts to dream of flying, ignoring the boys advice that it is impossible. Running away, the penguin visits place after place, searching for a chance to get his feet off the ground. But will flying be everything he had hoped? And is the boy missing him, as much as he is missing the boy?

Supplemented with referential information and culled from more than a dozen interviews with Putin over a two-year period - spanning Stone's first trip to Moscow to meet with NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden to his most recent visit after the election of President Donald Trump - The Putin Interviews is based on what journalists, news organizations, and other world leaders have long coveted: extended, unprecedented access to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Chasing the Light Oliver Stone talks about his rarefied New York childhood, volunteering for combat and his struggles and triumphs making such films as Platoon, Midnight Express and Scarface. Stone, now 73, recounts those formative years with vivid details of the high and low moments.

Understanding addiction is no longer just about understanding neurons or genes, broken brain functioning, learning, or faulty choices. Oliver J. Morgan provides a fresh take on addiction and recovery by presenting a more inclusive framework than traditional understanding. Cutting-edge work in attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma is integrated with ecological-systems thinking to provide a consilient and comprehensive picture of addiction.

Oliver Jeffers offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child - and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents.

Being a lifelong Chicago Thunder fan, I know that Blaine Olsen is trouble. Because all hockey players are. He's a notorious playboy, and I refuse to be another notch on his bedpost. But when he shows me the part of himself he keeps hidden, it gets harder to resist him.

Dormire bene è importante. Con "Deep Sleep" sperimenterai un nuovo rituale del sonno. Il podcast Audible Original ti accompanerà ogni sera prima di dormire per quattro settimane. Imparerai a rilassarti e a lasciarti alle spalle la giornata. Per dormire meglio, senza alcuna pressione.

When Taddy the Tadpole goes missing, Detective Duck and her friends in the Pond Squad are on the case. What first seemed like a simple search and rescue mission gets more complicated when her friends find a pipe leaking a strange brown liquid along with a cluster of peculiar blue-green plants that make it difficult for the pond creatures to breathe.

This is Jamie’s Christmas Cracker - my brand new podcast where I’ll be taking the stress out of Christmas by sharing everything you need to make the big day a success. I'll be answering all your foodie questions and give you the inside track on what me and my family will be eating this Christmas. I'm joined by my my old friend and mentor Gennaro Contaldo as we swap tips, tricks and hacks to make this Christmas a time of pure joy.Check out the Terms for Contributions and Privacy Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auf der Erde schreibt man das Jahr 1551 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung, gut dreitausend Jahre vom 21. Jahrhundert alter Zeitrechnung entfernt. Nach großen Umwälzungen in der Milchstraße haben sich die Verhältnisse zwischen den unterschiedlichen Sternenreichen beruhigt; im Großen und Ganzen herrscht Frieden. Vor allem die von Menschen bewohnten Planeten und Monde streben eine positive Zukunft an. Tausende von Welten haben sich zur Liga Freier Galaktiker zusammengeschlossen, in der auch Wesen mitwirken, die man in früheren Jahren als "nichtmenschlich" bezeichnet hätte.

This is Off Topic, our new non-hit podcast. We’ll talk about (almost) anything, and (almost everything), and we’ll be generally off topic. Enjoy listening! WARNING: This is not family friendly and there is some explicit content, primarily bad language, and other things.Our YouTube channel has all the links you need! https://www.youtube.com/@Off_Topic-u3j

This is Off Topic, our new non-hit podcast. We’ll talk about (almost) anything, and (almost everything), and we’ll be generally off topic. Enjoy listening! WARNING: This is not family friendly and there is some explicit content, primarily bad language, and other things.Our YouTube channel has all the links you need! https://www.youtube.com/@Off_Topic-u3j

This is Off Topic, our new non-hit podcast. We’ll talk about (almost) anything, and (almost everything), and we’ll be generally off topic. Enjoy listening! WARNING: This is not family friendly and there is some explicit content, primarily bad language, and other things.Our YouTube channel has all the links you need! https://www.youtube.com/@Off_Topic-u3j

Mit diesem zweiten Teil der Gesamtausgabe findet das Hörspiel-Epos das spektakuläre vorläufige Ende der VAMPIR SAGA, präsentiert von Oliver Döring. "Leider weiß ich, wie schlau Vampire sind. Ich kenne die Schriften. Ich weiß, dass die dunkle Seele eines Vampirs auf andere übergehen kann. Die Bewohner von Courtempierre waren von dem Moment an verdammt, als sie beschlossen, sich von einem Vampir führen zu lassen. Er hat sie gebissen. Er hat sie beseelt. Jetzt sind es Verfluchte. Und deshalb bleibt uns gar keine andere Wahl, als jeden einzelnen von ihnen hinzurichten!

This is Off Topic, our new non-hit podcast. We’ll talk about (almost) anything, and (almost everything), and we’ll be generally off topic. Enjoy listening! WARNING: This is not family friendly and there is some explicit content, primarily bad language, and other things.Our YouTube channel has all the links you need! https://www.youtube.com/@Off_Topic-u3j