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Comedian Pierre Novellie was on stage when a heckler suggested he was autistic. Usually, this disruption would be water off a duck's back but two things made this heckler different: first, he was himself autistic. Second, he turned out to be absolutely right. This random encounter led to a diagnosis of autism at the age of 31 that unravelled his world, explained his struggles and answered questions that had bothered him for his entire life: why were the other kids obsessed with Britney Spears instead of The Goon Show? Why don't people ever say what they mean? Why is everyone chewing so loudly?

In Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life, journalist Andrew Lawton chronicles Poilievre's life, career, and his unique brand of conservatism which has galvanized supporters and detractors alike. The portrait that emerges is of a radically authentic yet intensely calculating individual who has been plotting his path to be Canada's prime minister since he was a teenager.

De Rouen aux podiums de la Formule 1, Pierre Gasly s'est imposé comme l'un des visages les plus inspirants du sport automobile français. À vingt-quatre ans, Pierre Gasly entre dans la légende de la F1 en remportant sa première victoire avec AlphaTauri. Dans ce livre, le journaliste spécialiste de la F1, Emmanuel Touzot retrace l'incroyable parcours d'un pilote qui n'a jamais cessé d'y croire — de ses débuts en karting jusqu'à ses exploits au plus haut niveau. Une histoire de persévérance, de rêves et de vitesse.

AWFULLY HILARIOUS STORIES WE NEVER TELL. Ever had a moment so embarrassing, so outrageously awkward, that you swore you’d take it to the grave? Well, we didn’t (take it to the grave, that is!). Here, for the benefit of all, we bare our souls (and other body parts we'd rather not mention).

New York City, 1972: Bobby Comfort and Sammy "the Arab" Nalo were highly skilled jewel thieves who specialized in robbing luxury Manhattan hotels. (They once robbed Sophia Loren's suite, relieving the Italian actress of over $1 million in gems.) With the blessing of the Lucchese crime family, their next plot targeted the posh Pierre Hotel - host to kings and queens, presidents and aldermen, and the wealthiest of the wealthy.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of UFC superstar Georges St-Pierre. If you're reading this, then you must be a GSP fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Georges is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him fight throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Georges' story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

Paris, octobre 1945. Pierre Laval est condamné à mort par la Haute Cour de Justice. Il incarne ce que la politique de collaboration a fait de pire : la déportation des juifs, le service du travail obligatoire, les exactions de la Milice, la lutte contre la résistance. Mais il y a l'autre Laval : l'Auvergnat attaché à ses origines, l'avocat socialiste et pacifiste, le maire inamovible d'Aubervilliers, le père oublié des assurances sociales, l'héritier de Briand, le diplomate qui fait face à Hoover, Mussolini, Staline et Hitler.

Dive into the thrilling world of Fantômas, the infamous serial killer and thief who takes center stage in this series of 32 novels written between 1911 and 1913 by Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre. This merciless character, Fantômas, is a chilling successor to LeBlancs Arsène Lupin. Five of these gripping novels were brought to life in the form of silent film serials that caught the attention of the French Surrealists, who were captivated by Fantômass raw violence and cinematic portrayal, marking these films as French Cinema milestones. The series kicks off with a brutal ...

Paris, octobre 1945. Pierre Laval est condamné à mort par la Haute Cour de Justice. Il incarne ce que la politique de collaboration a fait de pire : la déportation des juifs, le service du travail obligatoire, les exactions de la Milice, la lutte contre la résistance. Mais il y a l'autre Laval : l'Auvergnat attaché à ses origines, l'avocat socialiste et pacifiste, le maire inamovible d'Aubervilliers, le père oublié des assurances sociales, l'héritier de Briand, le diplomate qui fait face à Hoover, Mussolini, Staline et Hitler.

Pierre-August Renoir, leader of the 19th-century Impressionist movement, spent his entire life perfecting his style. Rejected for decades, he depended on friends for a place to stay and money for painting supplies. Renoir lived in poverty until his 40's, and when he was finally discovered and hailed as a great artist, his health began to fail him. Still, Renoir never gave up his passion for painting. His need to create beauty was the driving force of his life, and throughout rejections and deteriorating health, Renoir retained an optimism that is reflected in his paintings.

Celebrated French crime writer Pierre Lemaitre and his English language translator Frank Wynne join us for an exclusive interview in the Audible Studios. In November 2014 Pierre won the top literary prize in France - the Prix Goncourt - for his novel Au revoir là-haut. His latest novel is a dark and disturbing thriller called Blood Wedding.

La dernière joie de Jean de Lattre de Tassigny fut d'apprendre, à la veille de sa mort le 11 janvier 1952, qu'il était élevé, et lui seul, à la dignité de maréchal de France. Maréchal, le " roi Jean ", comme on l'appelait par admiration mêlée parfois d'agacement, l'était de toute origine. Saint-Cyrien de la promotion précédant celle de Charles de Gaulle, De Lattre est de tous les combats de la première moitié du XXe siècle. Du Maroc de Lyautey au 6 février 1934, de Vichy à la capitulation de l'Allemagne le 8 mai 1945 puis à la guerre d'Indochine, il se signale par son courage, son dynamisme et son génie de la mise en scène.

"I Know My Classics" is here to help you discover and appreciate the literary treasures that have shaped our culture for centuries. In this comprehensive guide, Pierre Marshesso delves into the essence of the 100 greatest books ever written, providing insightful summaries and author profiles to make you feel like an expert in classic literature. From the epics of Homer to the groundbreaking works of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and beyond, this book offers a journey through the world of timeless stories. In "I Know My Classics!

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Spotlighting an extraordinary career, this autobiography reviews the author’s accomplishments working and playing alongside some of Canada’s greatest writers. These humorous chronicles relate the projects he brainstormed for writer Barry Broadfoot, how he convinced eventual Nobel Prize contender Alice Munro to keep writing short stories, his early morning phone call from a former Prime Minister, and his recollection of yanking a manuscript right out of Alistair MacLeod’s own reluctant hands....

January 2, 1972: Men in tuxedos rob the Pierre, a New York hotel. They get away with $11 million worth of cash and jewelry. The police are baffled by how large-scale a heist could go off so smoothly. The answer was in the leader of the thieves, a man by the name of Bobby Comfort. Comfort took to crime from a young age, card sharping, petty theft, and eventually robbery. Taking money from the rich, though, was where he excelled.

Where My Stories LiveThis is the threshold, the place where memory meets imagination. Some stories live in dirt under fingernails, some in the noise of a crowded room, and some in the quiet after midnight. Here they gather—scraps of faith and failure, flashes of joy, and the weight of questions that refuse to stay buried. These stories aren’t polished artifacts; they’re living things. They walk with me, wrestle with me, and surprise me.If you follow along, you’ll find stories filled with soil, laughter, doubt, and grace. You might see your own reflection in them, or discover something ...