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En parallèle à sa magistrale "Histoire de France", Jacques Bainville a écrit une "Petite histoire de France" pour les enfants. Il souhaitait que ceux-ci connaissent le nom des rois qui ont fait la France, comme le récit des grandes batailles où s'étaient illustrés les héros et les saints de notre pays. Au fil de l'écoute, Vercingétorix, Clovis, Charlemagne, Hugues Capet, Saint-Louis se succèdent jusqu'à François Ier.

A VERY Short Story, the first in the Taking Back Earth series. Specially for Kindle Unlimited Customers In the jungles of a broken planet, Maia is still haunted by the people she's lost. She can't risk allowing Noah to get close to her... not the way things are. When the aliens came they destroyed everything and everyone in their path, and to defeat them, mankind had to make itself into something else... something fiercer, more violent... less human. Rebuilding the planet may require more than just hard work. It may depend on rediscovering what it is to be human. This is Maia's task.

Un homme est sur une piste. Il s'appelle Will Graham. Il a déjà démontré par le passé sa curieuse aptitude à se mettre dans la peau des psychopathes, à adopter leur point de vue, à deviner leurs pulsions les plus secrètes.

Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men was written in response to a competition run by the Academy of Dijon answering the prompt: What is the origin of inequality among men, and whether such inequality is authorized by natural law? Rousseau puts forth the concept of two types of inequity: natural/physical and moral/political. He focuses on moral inequality and its link to power and wealth. He also covers the areas of self-love, compassion for others, and free-agency.

Leadership is a calling. The world needs women who say 'yes!' and lead. Is this you? Gain actionable insights from diverse women worldwide who share their wisdom and advice for your multifaceted life.

Survivors left to die after a zombie outbreak are forced to work together to overcome zombies, raiders, and other trials of the apocalypse.

Nous vivons une époque d'agitation et d'inquiétude. Cette tendance se manifeste jusque dans notre vie spirituelle ; notre recherche de Dieu, de la sainteté, du service du prochain est agitée et anxieuse, au lieu d'être confiante et paisible. Mais comment faire pour traverser les moments de trouble et de peur, tout en restant dans la confiance et l'abandon ?

Cluny’s army has been driven back, but is poised for a second invasion. The mice must find the resting place of Martin the Warrior, and regain possession of the ancient, legendary sword - only then will victory be assured….

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

"SOC" provides a comprehensive overview of SOC in the digital age, delving into its evolution, core principles, and ecosystem. It covers the architectural foundations including design, scalability, and integration with existing systems. The book explores threat intelligence, risk management, and advanced defensive strategies like proactive threat hunting and counter-intelligence. It highlights key SOC tools and technologies, emphasizing machine learning and AI. Human factors, team dynamics, and managing stress in high-stakes environments are also addressed. The book is meant to aid in the ...

Badrang the Tyrant stoat, evil Lord of the Eastern Coast, has forced captive slaves to build his fortress, Marshank. Among these slaves is an indomitable young mouse called Martin who, together with his friends Felldoh and Brome, escapes from the fortress and sets off on a path to his heroic destiny as the founder of Redwall Abbey.

Vance, once a simple engineer, is transformed into the last hope of humanity when an ancient suit of armor bonds with him. Through rigorous training and self-discovery, he learns to harness the powers of his suit, including energy manipulation, an arm cannon, enhanced physical abilities, and time dilation. His journey is one of growth, loss, and redemption as he faces the masterful villain, Warlord Draxon, who commands a vast cybernetic army and poses the greatest threat to the universe.

"Statistical Finance" is an expertly crafted textbook that demystifies complex financial concepts using clear, accessible language. Covering topics from time series analysis to machine learning in finance, the book is organized logically, making it easy for readers to follow and absorb. This is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the essentials of financial statistics effortlessly.

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.

In July 2012, aged 30, Juliet Jacques underwent sex reassignment surgery and felt for the first time that her body matched the person she felt she had been since childhood. Through university and then in a series of dead end clerical jobs, Jacques felt out of place with her surroundings, and with who she really was. Living in Brighton, trying to launch a career as a writer, she navigates the hostilities and misunderstandings of growing up in a time when the mainstream media - and even feminism - fail to acknowledge transgender identity.

"Cybersecurity for Kittens: A Purr-fect Guide to Staying Safe Online" is an adorable and informative guide designed to teach young kittens—the future savvy cats of the digital world—how to navigate and secure their online lives. Through engaging and kitten-friendly language, the book covers the basics of cybersecurity, from understanding the cyber jungle to protecting one's digital paw prints. Each chapter explores different cybersecurity threats such as phishing, malware, and the nuances of social engineering, with playful analogies to help little learners grasp complex concepts. The ...

In a Europe on the verge of collapse, the Nazi organisation Ahnenerbe is pillaging sacred landmarks across the world. Their aim is to collect treasures with occult powers, which will help them establish the Third Reich. The organisation's head, Himmler, has sent SS officers to search a forgotten sanctuary in the Himalayas, whilst he tries to track down a mysterious painting. Which ancient power do the Nazis believe they hold the key to?

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, blockchain technology stands as a revolutionary pillar, reshaping our understanding of security, privacy, and democratic processes. "Crypto" is an enlightening journey through the intricate world of blockchain technology, exploring its profound implications for cryptography, voting systems, and societal structures. Dive deep into the fundamental cryptographic algorithms that form the backbone of blockchain security, from the widely-used SHA and AES to the cutting-edge ECC. Venture further into the realm of theoretical concepts like Mandelbrot Set ...

Alice Dayton is doing everything in her power to save her daddy's ranch, including working in a saloon - a job which she hates. Sheriff Silverwood Clay is new in town and has a lot to prove. With his heart and career in tatters after the death of his young wife, Silverwood is determined to put his old life behind him. When her daddy loses the ranch in a poker game, Alice has a choice to make. Leave her home or marry the man who won the ranch. Silverwood knows he's a criminal, but the only way to catch him is to let him marry Alice.

Et si les francs-maçons détenaient le secret de la fin des Temps ? Le Signe tant attendu est arrivé sous la forme d'une dangereuse image. Le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas a retrouvé cette ébauche du tableau des Bergers d'Arcadie dont le décryptage par un initié pourrait conduire à la fin des Temps. Manipulé par ses propres frères, poursuivi par des fondamentalistes, Marcas devra s'engager dans une lutte manichéenne et ancestrale.