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When newlywed couple Brad and Julia decide to move into their new home, they are ecstatic to start their new lives. They finally have a home of their own, and with a baby on the way, this couldn't have come at a better time. However, just one day in the apartment is enough to tell them that something is very wrong. They are not the only inhabitants of Apartment 401.

From the acclaimed translators of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, a stunning new translation of Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning masterpiece, the first since the 1958 original. Banned in the Soviet Union until 1988, Doctor Zhivago is the epic story of the life and loves of a poet-physician during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution.

Alex and Blaire are freelance journalists and former romantic partners. When they learn that the rich and corrupted Gary Grayson might be involved with the disappearance of a young woman, it's a scoop that could make their careers—if they can only find proof. Breaking into Grayson's secluded mansion is not the safest idea, but they decide to take the chance. They think they understand the risks. They think they know what they're getting into. They're dead wrong.

In 1866, the failed assassination of Alexander II unfolds a series of events that coerces him into selling Alaska to the United States a year later. Meanwhile, Native Alaskans are stuck between the changing order. Some try to fit in while others attempt to fight back.

Einmalig: Boris Herrmann erstmals ausführlich über seine Teilnahme an der Vendée Globe, den Kampf mit der Natur und das Ringen mit sich selbst Boris Herrmann ist als erster Deutscher bei der Vendée Globe gestartet, der berühmtesten und härtesten Regatta der Welt. Nach einem fantastischen Rennen belegte er mit seiner Yacht Seaexplorer einen kaum erträumten fünften Platz. In seinem Bestseller schildert er erstmals ausführlich seine Erlebnisse und Emotionen, die Höhen und Tiefen während der 80 Tage allein auf dem Meer.

Banned in the Soviet Union until 1988, Doctor Zhivago is the epic story of the life and loves of a poet-physician during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. Taking his family from Moscow to shelter in the Ural Mountains, Yuri Zhivago finds himself embroiled in a battle between the Whites and the Reds and in love with the beautiful nurse Lara.

Journalist and author Boris Kachka sets out on a journey, determined to discover how to turn a childhood dream into a real career. Becoming a Veterinarian is a behind-the-scenes, honest, and inspiring look at the day-to-day life of a veterinarian through the eyes of four people who have made this career their life’s work.

Freud et son héritage sont si présents dans notre société contemporaine que l'inconscient, le complexe d'Œdipe ou l'acte manqué sont des concepts utilisés dans la vie courante et finalement peu remis en cause.

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! Discover "The Boris Karloff Collection," a spine-chilling anthology of episodes featuring the legendary horror actor. This collection highlights Karloff's best radio performances, filled with suspense, terror, and supernatural elements. A must-listen for horror enthusiasts and fans of classic radio, this collection offers timeless scares and thrills.

Dive into the Awesome World of Axolotls!🦎 Perfect for curious kids, pet owners, and anyone who thinks axolotls are the coolest! Get ready to uncover the amazing secrets of axolotls with this super fun guide! Whether you want an axolotl as a pet or just think they're awesome, this book has everything you need to know and more! In "Axolotl Facts for Kids," you will: Discover What Makes Axolotls Unique: Learn what axolotls are and why they’re so special, from their magical regenerative powers to their charming, permanent baby-like appearance. Explore Their Natural Home: Travel to the ...

Little Starhorodivka, a village of three streets, lies in Ukraine's Grey Zone, the no-man's-land between loyalist and separatist forces. Thanks to the lukewarm war of sporadic violence and constant propaganda that has been dragging on for years, only two residents remain: retired safety inspector turned beekeeper Sergey Sergeyich and Pashka, a 'frenemy' from his schooldays. With little food and no electricity, under ever-present threat of bombardment, Sergeyich's one remaining pleasure is his bees.

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In keeping with this witty yet perceptive saying, Boris Mullayev's "365 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged," the fifth book in the "Activity Books for Couples" series, provides a novel and captivating approach to get to know your spouse on a deep level.

Essentially, the story is about Russia before and after the October Revolution of 1917. There are many characters who float into and out of the story, the main one being Yuri Zhivago. As the tale unwinds, we encounter the decadence of pre-war Czarist Russia, the harrowing experience of WWI, and the sudden exhilaration of revolution. But exhilaration gives way to the horror of civil war and Bolshevik terror.

Ve městě, kde auta mají volant v kufru, lidé bruslí pozpátku a klavír míchá koktejly, žije idealistický a vynalézavý Colin. Jednoho dne potká svou osudovou lásku Chloé, která je jako jeho milované blues od Dukea Ellingtona. Dívka však onemocní záhadnou nemocí: v plicích jí vykvete leknín... Nejslavnější román francouzského spisovatele Borise Viana je příběhem křehkým jako mýdlová bublina i dovádivým a dokonale humorným. Na půli cesty mezi bezstarostným vyprávěním o lásce a příběhem o obavách z kruté smrti Vian demonstruje pomíjivost lidského štěstí a nemožnost uniknout společenskému systému.

London is special. For centuries, it has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This sparkling new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners shows in one, personality-packed book that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none. Boris Johnson believes that in order to understand London one has to know about its past. The heart and spirit of London lies in its people, in the range of its cultures.

À l’orée du XXe siècle en Russie, le jeune orphelin Iouri Jivago se destine à la médecine. Emporté par la marche de l’Histoire, cet homme ordinaire, à l’écoute du monde qui l’entoure, traverse la première moitié du siècle et les événements qui modèlent profondément son pays. Au détour d’un champ de bataille, Jivago retrouvera Lara. Tous deux mariés et habités par la question du bien, ils ne pourront résister à la passion qui les rapproche autant qu’elle les sépare, nouant à jamais leurs existences.

Maya Shulman and Alex Rubin met in 1992, when she was a Ukrainian exchange student with "a devil in [her] head" about becoming a chef instead of a medical worker, and he was the coddled son of Russian immigrants wanting to toe the water of a less predictable life. Twenty years later Maya Rubin is a medical worker in suburban New Jersey, and Alex his father's second in the family business.

Famous Quotes About Life, Love, & Success from Albert Einstein is a treasure trove of insightful ideas from one of the greatest brains in history, whether you're a scientific fanatic, a lover of philosophy, or simply searching for some timeless wisdom to guide your journey through life. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and provoked as you explore life, love, and success through the lens of a genius as you enter Einstein's world.

Red Shewhart ist ein Stalker, ein Glücksritter, der illegal in die Zone eindringt – in ein Gebiet, in dem vor vielen Jahren Außerirdische gelandet sind und rätselhafte Artefakte hinterlassen haben. Die Stalker bergen diese Artefakte, um sie auf dem Schwarzmarkt zu verkaufen. Aber die Zone ist voller Gefahren und gibt ihre Geheimnisse nicht ohne Weiteres preis. Der legendäre Science Fiction Klassiker "Picknick am Wegesrand" - die Inspiration für das Tarkowski-Filmmeisterwerk Stalker und die berühmte Videospielreihe S.T.A.L.K.E.R. – erstmals als deutschsprachiges Hörbuch.