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Five gripping short stories of Arsène Lupin, one of the most famous and intriguing figures of French detective literature. He was created by Maurice Leblanc, a brilliant journalist, writer and storyteller, and is the hero of a total of 24 books, novels and short stories alike. The fictional gentleman-thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered.

Raoul d'Avenac, alias Arsène Lupin, rentre tard un soir du théâtre, dans une de ses garçonnières. À sa surprise, l'appartement est tout éclairé et une jolie jeune femme blonde est là, appuyée sur un guéridon et qui semble l'attendre. Raoul pense à une bonne fortune mais la "gracieuse vision" ne veut pas qu'il la touche. En réalité, elle est épouvantée et c'est pour chercher refuge qu'elle s'est introduite chez lui.

In clear, lucid prose, Vietnam War, Revised Edition explores the critical questions surrounding the United States' experience in Vietnam: What led President Lyndon B. Johnson to commit combat troops in 1965? How was it possible for the North Vietnamese to suffer a military defeat in the Tet Offensive in 1968 and yet achieve a political victory?

'The Wise Princess' is a take on the traditional Russian fairy tale of the frog princess. Three princes are instructed by their father, the king, to fire their arrows at random and marry whichever maidens they land near to. The youngest son's arrow lands in a marsh next to a frog. But the frog turns out to be a wise princess in disguise - and when the prince sees the princess in her true form he falls in love with her. One night when the princess is not wearing her frog skin, the princes takes it and burns it.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, children's writer, travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. The Minstrel is a classic fairy tale about a childless couple who are granted a wish by a fairy. They wish for a daughter. The fairy gives them a heart-shaped copper coin to hang over their hearth, telling them that they must never give it away, for if they do, they will be giving away their daughter. One day, years later, when the beautiful child is home alone, a minstrel comes by and sings a lovely, captivating song. The girl gives the minstrel the heart-shaped copper coin from above the hearth...and her fate is sealed....

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English travel writer, novelist and war correspondent during World War I. 'Dr. Faust's Last Day' tells the story of a 70-year-old scholar who lives a regular studious life. On his birthday he invites his friends over for lunch, but he is puzzled by a strange note written in red ink which arrives from an unknown gentleman. The writer says he cannot make the lunch party but will call just after midnight.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English travel writer, novelist and war correspondent during World War I. The Island is a supernatural horror story about two explorers who discover an uncharted volcanic island off the coast of southern Spain. As they begin to explore, they have a strong feeling that they are not alone....

Qu'est-ce qu'un rapport social ? Y a-t-il une essence de l'homme ? Quels sont les différents systèmes de parenté ? Que nous apprend la mort sur la vie des hommes ? Quels sont, tout compte fait, aux yeux de l'anthropologue, les fondamentaux de la vie sociale ?

Tanken, Heizen, Einkaufen – alles ist teurer geworden. Die Inflationsrate ist auf Rekordhoch. Müssen wir uns in Zukunft noch mehr Sorgen um unser Geld machen? Wird das Leben unbezahlbar? Wirtschaftsanalyst Maurice Höfgen beschäftigt sich tagein tagaus mit der Lage und warnt vor Panik, denn die aktuellen Mondpreise sind eine Folge des Krieges in der Ukraine und der Corona-Pandemie. Die Ampel muss aber dennoch handeln, damit der Alltag wieder bezahlbar wird.

Are you dreaming of traveling the world but don't know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by the endless possibilities of destinations and unsure how to navigate the complexities of international travel? Look no further than An Insider's Guide to International Travel. In this book, I will share the tips, tricks, and insider knowledge I've gained through over 40 years of traveling the world. From budget-friendly hacks to cultural do's and don'ts, this guide will provide the tools and confidence you need to plan, prepare for, and enjoy your next international adventure.

This authorised biography places Maurice Burton at the forefront of the British sporting narrative as a pioneer in our collective cultural history. It traces his experiences as the child of a Windrush-generation father and an English mother growing up in London, before moving across to the European six-day circuit, and his eventual return to South London in 1984, where he became a successful business owner and community leader.

« Les Déracinés » de Maurice Barrès, publié pour la première fois en 1897, raconte la désillusion de sept jeunes provinciaux lorrains qui s'installent à Paris. Le roman se penche sur leurs luttes, leurs échecs et le conflit entre individualisme et attachement à leur terre natale. L'œuvre de Barrès constitue une partie importante de sa trilogie « Le roman de l'énergie nationale », qui met l'accent sur l'importance de l'enracinement régional et du patriotisme.

Fin juillet 1914, Paul et Élisabeth Delroze, tout jeunes mariés, arrivent au château d'Ornequin situé au-dessus de la petite cité lorraine de Corvigny, à quelques kilomètres de la frontière allemande. Ce château, propriété du comte d'Andeville, le père d'Élisabeth, est fermé depuis la mort de sa femme, la comtesse Hermine. En visitant le château Paul va faire une découverte atroce, qui va bouleverser sa vie.

Imagine a world with little pollution, more trees, and less waste. We turn a blind eye to our inevitable path to self-destruction, and ignore the easy changes we can make to ensure that we keep our planet alive. The cannabis plant has proven to be an essential crop to maintain a sustainable living and will create considerable improvements to our eco-system and lives.

Di Arsène Lupin, personaggio immaginario ideato da Maurice Leblanc nel 1905, sono state realizzate trasposizioni cinematografiche, televisive, cartoons e fumetti. Arsène ruba per sé ma anche per i più bisognosi e sempre e solo ai più facoltosi. Amante delle donne, del gioco, del lusso e, naturalmente, del denaro. È un magistrale trasformista, capace di truccarsi e travestirsi secondo le occasioni in personaggi che interpreta alla perfezione. Abile negli sport, soprattutto nelle arti marziali, possiede doti di prestigiatore ed eccelle nell'arte del furto.

In 1930, Edward Beauclerk Maurice, a shy 16-year-old, decided to pursue an uncertain future as an apprentice fur trader among the Eskimos. With no telephone, no radio communication and only one annual visit from the supply ship, he found life in Baffin Land isolated and harsh. The Innuit taught him to build igloos, hunt polar bears and survive the arctic winter. He became fascinated with the myths and folklore that underpinned this remote culture and formed close friendships.

This book is for anyone who has suffered trauma at the hands of religious authorities by either being born into that environment and/or having suffered the consequences of a religious indoctrination.

En 1924, Arsène Lupin tombe dans un piège organisé par Joséphine Balsamo avant sa mort. Il rencontre enfin son fils Jean, désormais appelé Félicien Charles, qui se trouve tout d'abord accusé d'un meurtre qu'il n'a pas commis, puis opposé à son père sous l'influence d'anciens complices de la comtesse de Cagliostro.

"Dans "La mort de près", l'écrivain convoque à sa table de travail le lieutenant de 14 tel qu'il était, dans sa vareuse tachée de sang et de boue, sentant le cadavre et la chimie. Le jeune officier n'a plus peur, il ne souffre plus, ses larmes sont taries. Il parle calmement, posément, libéré du feu des souvenirs qui brûlait les pages de Ceux de 14. Il raconte de nouveau quelques moments de sa guerre, comment il a rencontré la mort et ce qu'il en a vu. Tout est clair. On y comprend ainsi, mieux que dans le récit haletant d'autrefois, le déroulement d'un combat d'infanterie au début de la Première Guerre mondiale. [...]" Michel Bernard.

Un jour du seizième mois de l'automne, Siméon arrive dans une vallée perdue où se succèdent inlassablement deux saisons ? une de pluie et une de gel bleu ? et où seules les lentilles parviennent à germer. En pleine saison pourrie, cet étranger qui se déclare écrivain cherche à prendre place dans la communauté qui y vit, vaille que vaille. Isolé au milieu de ces habitants aux moeurs mystérieuses, Siméon affronte une hostilité grandissante.