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Der Tagelöhner Robert Grainier, 1886 im Norden Amerikas geboren, erlebt hautnah die großen Umwälzungen des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts. Mit dem Einzug der Technik in den Alltag der Menschen verändert sich seine Welt unwiderruflich. Als Eisenbahnarbeiter ist Grainier Teil dieser Modernisierung, die jedoch auch ihre Opfer fordert. Eine persönliche Tragödie erschüttert sein Leben in den Grundfesten und stürzt ihn in tiefe Verzweiflung. In poetischer Sprache zeichnet Denis Johnson in seiner Novelle das eindringliche Bild einer Gesellschaft im Wandel.

In this program Denis Waitley reveals 12 common traits that he has discovered in self-made multimillionaires that make them so uncommonly successful and enduring. Several of these secrets appear so obvious that he wonders why less than 10 percent of the population reaches retirement age without having to depend upon the government and others for basic financial needs.

“An uplifting demonstration of how astonishingly intelligent guide dogs are and the life-changing bond they create.”—Brian Hare, author of Puppy Kindergarten "Readers will fall in love with this heartwarming story of human-animal connection and resilience.”—Shelf Awareness One woman's...

Honest happiness and effortless living are possible. You just have to heal from a blame addiction you didn’t know you had. Life is designed to be effortless. It might not seem like it right now, but a deep sense of confidence, freedom, and serenity is attainable regardless of your situation. All you need to do is address ONE habit. One that you didn’t know you had. Anxiety, depression, anger, shame, and guilt are all symptoms of your blame addiction. Spend a month on the BLAME recovery process. Within 30 days…

You probably don’t need a collection of specialty databases. Just use Postgres instead! Written for application developers and database pros, “Just Use Postgres!” shows you how to get the most out of the powerful Postgres database.

The conflict between those who succeed and those who just get by will no longer stand in your way. The great divide disappears when you change knowledge into your personal action plan. The Motivation Master Course promises an intellectual edge to take you over the top.

Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor and human rights activist Dr Mukwege has dedicated his life to caring for victims of sexual violence. Over the past two decades living and working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he has stood up to soldiers and warlords, survived massacres and multiple assassination attempts, never swaying from his mission. In this book, Dr Mukwege interweaves his own dramatic story with the experiences of a range of extraordinary characters.

Bestsellerautor Olivier Guez verwebt die Lebensgeschichte von Gertrude Bell mit den Ereignissen im Nahen Osten nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg. Archäologin, Abenteurerin, Agentin des Britischen Empire: Gertrude Bell war mit Lawrence von Arabien seelenverwandt, eine enge Vertraute von Winston Churchill und die einzige Frau unter den mächtigen Männern Mesopotamiens. Sie liebte den Orient und wollte diese Region um jeden Preis befrieden. Bell war die missverstandene Tochter einer reichen viktorianischen Familie.

Forced by her parents to take holy orders, 16-year-old Suzanne is trapped in a monastic life and endures harrowing physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The depiction of her struggle for autonomy is coated in the mysticism and madness of her environment, as the overwhelming effects of power are laid bare. Diderot, a key figure of the Enlightenment, uses the novel to question the moral authority of the Church and pour scorn on its complicity in oppression and intolerance.

Baron Healey of Riddlesden, formerly and better known as Denis Healey, was once described as ‘Great Britain’s most popular politician’. It is his affable nature, his decency, and his belief that there is more to life than politics that make this biography so engaging.In addition he possesses one of the most instantly recognisable voices in the country.

Dr. Watson, that excellent host and incomparable storyteller, awaits us in his familiar study to relate another of his adventures with Sherlock Holmes. From the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London come 16 intriguing episodes, starring Tom Conway as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Watson, in scripts by mystery legends Denis Green, Anthony Boucher, and more!

Abridged CDs * 4 CDs, 5 hours “Denis Leary snarls as naturally as most actors smile,†says one critic of the writer and comic. In Why We Suck, Leary snarls to brilliant effect. With his patented highspeed ranting and killer comic instinct, Denis Leary has become a beloved antihero...

Best-selling author Denis Waitley, in conversation with Dan Strutzel, offers timeless and timely advice on how to apply his philosophy to the digital age and attain personal and professional excellence today.

From 1939-1946 Americans gathered around their radio to listen to The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes -- featuring Basil Rathbone as the high-strung crime solver and Nigel Bruce as his phlegmatic assistant, Dr. Watson. Witty, fast-paced and always surprising, these great radio plays, written...

Do you have what it takes to earn a million dollars? What separates the millionaire next door from you? Now you can benefit from the wisdom of millionaires and high-achievers talking about their path to success. You will have unlimited access to success coaches, speakers and financial strategists any time you want with Secrets to Millionaire Success, a comprehensive, multi-session guide to personal and financial success.

The easiest way to achieve a more positive, productive life! Using state-of-the-art sound technology that incorporates empowering subliminal messages into harmonious music or relaxing ocean sounds, this highly-effective audio program - The Subliminal Winner - will automatically train your mind toward more positive, productive patterns of thought and behavior.

This is Part 1 of a 4-part online course on the Vipassana Meditation Technique—a 5-day introductory program designed for beginners. It covers the fundamental aspects of Vipassana: ethical grounding (Sīla) and mindful breathing (Anapanasati). Participants in this 5-day training must commit to twice-daily meditation sessions and strictly adhere to the Five Moral Precepts.

You want your children strong and confident, especially in the face of life's adversities. You want them to feel a sense of responsibility - a desire to do the right thing without having to be told what to do.

The main character is a virtual game developer, who forces his way into the game. His character is a beetle who has lost his memory and doesn't consider himself a monster. He begins to upgrade his skills and get different achievements. He's trying to get to the truth as he pieces together shards of his memories, which he can't completely trust. As his intelligence grows, his memories are coming back. The realm he falls into is an underground world, which consists of 10 levels, with different caves, tunnels, and monsters.

Early in Denis Waitley's career, The Nightingale-Conant Corporation had the good fortune to publish this then little-known speaker and author by releasing his first audio program: The Psychology of Winning. Originally recorded in the 1978, it went on to become the best-selling long-form audio program of all time. And Denis Waitley went on to become one of the most influential personal development authors, speakers, and thinkers of all time. In this comprehensive Ultimate Denis Waitley Library, Waitley imparts his motivational wisdom.