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From primitive man's cowrie shells to the electronic cash card, from the markets of Timbuktu to the New York Stock Exchange, The History of Money explores how money and the myriad forms of exchange have affected humanity, and how they will continue to shape all aspects of our lives--economic, political, and personal.

Each story in this popular and critically acclaimed series has been read by the talented actor, Victor Garber. Now fans who can't get enough of the vampire bunny, Bunnicula, will have something new to add to their collection.

At first, Archy McNally was unofficially enlisted to verify the bona fides of a deal for a rare Faberg Imperial egg, created exclusively for the doomed Czar Nicholas in 1917. But when Edythe Westmore's son and daughter become convinced the trinket is a fake and their mother is being conned, McNally is asked to deep-six the whole deal.

This is an audio recording of The Article of the Second Impeachment Against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, issued by the 117th Congress (1st Session), with the Majority Staff of the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 13, 2021. This document charges President Donald J. Trump with committing high crimes and misdemeanors, specifically incitement of insurrection.

En 1984, la sociedad ha cambiado tanto que resulta irreconocible. La Franja Aérea 1, la antigua Gran Bretaña, está sometida a la implacable vigilancia del Gran Hermano. Nadie puede escapar de ella... salvo, tal vez, Winston Smith. En su puesto del Ministerio de la Verdad, donde trabaja reescribiendo la historia, sueña en secreto con ser libre. En un mundo donde el amor y el sexo están prohibidos, donde no es fácil diferenciar amigos de enemigos, conocerá a Julia y a O’Brien, y jurará rebelarse.

When Drizzt Do’Urden first entered Icewind Dale in 1347, he found a place quite unlike anywhere he had ever known, a land of freezing winds and ferocious monsters, of dramatic vistas and unrelenting challenges. Most of all, though, he found a land populated by folk who knew all too well the price of a misstep, whether walking into a yeti den or trusting a stranger. Making his way in those early days was no easy task, but Drizzt would find focus and joy in watching the antics of a girl and a bunch of dwarfs trying to keep her from getting herself killed.

The wait is over. After a two-year investigation, the results of The Mueller Report have been released to the public. Now listen to an audio version of one of the most talked about government documents in history. These are the redacted findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team, which was tasked with investigating Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between President Donald J. Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government.

Jack and Mark's latest batch of wisdom, love, and inspiration will warm your hearts and nourish your souls, whether you're "tasting" Chicken Soup for the first time, or have dipped your "spoon" many times before.

As Cadrith savors his success, the mercenaries deal with the aftermath of their last confrontation. The thread that's bound them to this point is hard to break and is pulling them into yet another conflict where even the gods are bracing their gates. The battle lines have been drawn. The pieces are in place. The conflict to come will be waged on many fronts and through many faces, but victory is far from assured.

Julie Adler’s perfect facade is shattered by grief when her husband commits suicide. His death reveals that their luxurious California life was a house of cards, and his secret business dealings have left Julie penniless. As she strikes out on her own, Julie feels drawn to her old stomping grounds in Banff, a charming and isolated ski town where she once trained for the Olympics. She finds work as a housekeeper at a luxury resort, but just as she starts to piece together a new life, an eccentric guest turns up dead. And Julie, the last person seen in her hotel room, is the prime suspect.

In an exposition reminiscent of crossover works such as Gödel, Escher, Bach and Fermat's Last Theorem, Andrew Smart weaves together Mangarevan binary numbers, the discovery of LSD, Leibniz, computer programming, and much more to connect the vast but largely forgotten world of psychedelic research with the resurgent field of AI and the attempt to build conscious robots.

Maintaining stability in a city full of pirates is a delicate balancing act, particularly when one is motivated by making sure the common folk are taken care of instead of simple personal greed. Jarlaxle and his band of rogues known as Bregan D'aerthe are doing their best, stabilizing the city after warding off a terrible attack by demonic and gnoll forces. But now three merchant ships have been destroyed and sent to the ocean floor - obliterated in such a quick and brutal manner that it makes little sense it’s pirates seeking plunder.

Versión dramatizada del bestseller de Dolores Redondo Todo esto te daré. Una muerte inesperada. Un oscuro secreto familiar. La búsqueda de la verdad en el corazón de una tierra legendaria.En el escenario majestuoso de la Ribeira Sacra, Álvaro sufre un accidente que acabará con su vida. Cuando Manuel, su marido, llega a Galicia para reconocer el cadáver, descubre que la investigación sobre el caso se ha cerrado con demasiada rapidez...

When Apollo Kagwa was just a child, his father disappeared, leaving him with recurring nightmares and a box labelled 'Improbabilia'. Now a successful book dealer, Kagwa has a family of his own after meeting and falling in love with Emma, a librarian. The two marry and have a baby: so far so happy-ever-after. However, as the pair settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion starts to take its toll. Emma's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, until one day she commits an unthinkable act, setting Apollo on a wild and fantastical quest through a suddenly otherworldly New York.

Master storytellers and motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have collected the best-loved stories from their ABBY award-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling book Chicken Soup for the Soul on this heart-warming tape. You will feel hope spring eternal from your heart each time Jack and Mark share these stories of love, courage, and perseverance with you. Ideal for your car or home, this captivating tape will enlighten and entertain you.

American Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, is now on trial in Israel as a Nazi war criminal. But is he really guilty? In this brilliant book rife with true gallows humor, Kurt Vonnegut turns black and white into a chilling shade of grey with a verdict that will haunt us all. Mother Night is a daring challenge to our moral sense.

Compilation de récits adorés par les sorcières et sorciers de tous âges, "Les Contes de Beedle le Barde" sont l'équivalent des contes des frères Grimm dans le monde des sorciers. Cette édition a été traduite des runes originales par Hermione Granger en personne et contient des annotations du professeur Dumbledore et de J.K. Rowling. Parfaite occasion de découvrir les histoires qui ont joué un rôle crucial dans le combat contre Lord Voldemort, ces classiques de la littérature raviront petits et grands. Cinq contes sont présentés : "Le Conte des trois frères", qui ne sera pas inconnu aux lecteurs et lectrices de "Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort", ainsi que "La Fontaine de la bonne fortune", "Le Sorcier au cœur velu", "Le Sorcier et la marmite sauteuse" et "Babbitty Lapina et la souche qui gloussait".

The beloved original story of Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie, as performed by actor Victor Warren.

You watched with anticipation and awe as the test strip changed from white to pink, and thus began the awesome adventure of becoming a mother. Whether you're filled with elation, trepidation, or a combination of both, Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother's Soul will offer you inspiration as you prepare for this exciting, life changing event!

Niccolo Machiavelli's Art of War is one of the world's great classics of military and political theory. Praised by the finest military minds in history and said to have influenced no lesser lights than Frederick the Great and Napoleon, the Art of War is essential for anyone who wants to understand the history and theory of war in the West and for those familiar with The Prince and Discourse on Livy who seek to explore more fully the connection between war and politics in Machiavelli's thought.