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This classic story of a bet that Phileas Fogg could not travel around the world in 80 days has now been made into a star-studded film with Steve Coogan in the lead role and Jackie Chan playing his well-meaning assistant, Passepartout.

Scritto nel 1870, il romanzo di Jules Verne, tra i più celebri dello scrittore francese, è stato ripreso nel corso del Novecento da innumerevoli adattamenti televisivi e cinematografici. Pensato come il primo volume di una trilogia, fin da subito il romanzo accese l'immaginazione dei contemporanei, per la straordinaria visione di un sottomarino in grado di esplorare il fondo dei mari. Una nave, difatti, l'"Abraham Lincoln", viene incaricata di catturare un misterioso mostro marino. Nell'equipaggio spiccano il naturalista, professore Aronnax, il servo Conseil e il fiocinatore Ned.

Discover a delightful collection of fifteen enchanting short stories by Antoinette Ogden, featuring captivating narratives from renowned French and Spanish writers throughout the ages. Join us as we explore these timeless tales that capture the spirit of Christmas. - Summary by David Wales

At the extreme tip of South America, Staten Island has piercing Antarctic winds, lonely coasts assaulted by breakers, and sailors lost as their vessels smash on the dark rocks. Now that civilization dares to rule here, a lighthouse penetrates the last and wildest place of all. But Vasquez, the guardian of the sacred light, has not reckoned with the vicious, desperate Kongre gang, who murder his two friends and force him out into the wilderness. Alone, without resources, can he foil their cruel plans?

Desperate for a distraction from the chaos around him, Mathew becomes fascinated by his peculiar and reclusive neighbour, August Lestrange. Mathew begins to investigate Mr. Lestrange, turning to the virtual world of the Nexus and Blackweb for answers. But as he digs deeper, Mathew realises that Mr. Lestrange doesn't seem quite human.

Une expédition de secours s'organise et met les voiles vers le nord pour tenter de retrouver des hommes disparus en mer dans des circonstances héroïques. Équipés de manteaux de fourrure et de traîneaux à chiens, les personnages devront, comme le titre de la nouvelle l'indique, passer l'hiver emprisonnés dans les glaces du Groenland.

Wes was born with a competitive streak. Ever since he could walk, he's made it a point to never lose. And he never did, until his girlfriend left him senior year of college and his professional sports career tanked. Four years later, the last thing Wes needs as he prepares for the game of his life is his ex-girlfriend sauntering into his resort, on the arm of her new fiancé. Then again, this might be Wes' opportunity to win back what he's lost.

The survival of our universe depends on a music-loving librarian and a thousand-year-old alien. He’s got wings, she’s got a flute. What could go wrong?

When Cameron gets a text from an unknown number, his life is thrust into unimaginable chaos. Things come to a head when he begins to receive graphic photographs of himself being tortured. A schoolgirl fantasy spirals out of control. Savannah has just pulled her life together, only for it to be unravelled by a drunken one-night stand. Love, lust and revenge collide with terrifying consequences. Is anybody truly innocent? It could happen to anybody.

Around the World in 80 Days is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. A classic adventure story about the incredible journey of the gentleman Phileas Fogg and his servant-companion Passepartout. Phileas Fogg, who was a member of a respectable London club, had a bet with one of its members. The essence of the bet was to cross the globe in 80 days, that is, to start and end the journey in London at a certain time. Phileas Fogg made accurate calculations and was sure that traveling around the world in 80 days is a reality.

Dive into the whimsical world of From the Earth to the Moon (French De la Terre † la Lune), a delightful science fantasy tale penned by Jules Verne in 1865. This pioneering story follows the ambitious escapades of three affluent members of a post-American Civil War gun club who embark on an audacious venture constructing a colossal skyward columbiad and launching themselves towards the moon in a daring space adventure. Join them as they blend ingenuity with humor in this classic tale that continues to inspire imaginations today.

A gentleman with a taste for gambling accepts a bet that he cannot make it around the globe in 80 days. Part travelogue, part high-stakes thriller, Phileas Fogg and his French manservant race to win this fantastical wager. Tim Piggott-Smith narrates the journey which has come to inspire generations of adventurers.

First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his obsession, the North Pole. The captain is later abandoned by his crew and remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and navigate the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world?

Step beyond the stars and into the boundless imagination of the genre’s greatest visionaries with The Masters of Science Fiction Short Stories—a powerful collection of timeless tales from the pioneers who shaped modern science fiction.

Cinq prisonniers de guerre fuient l'Amérique en ballon et atterrissent sur une île du Pacifique. Ils vont devoir s'organiser en milieu inconnu. L'équipe se compose d'un ingénieur et son domestique, d'un reporter de guerre, un marin, un adolescent et Top, le chien. Étrangement nos aventuriers découvrent une caisse remplie d'un nécessaire de survie (armes, munitions, outils...) qui va les aider à s'installer.

To take on the bet - to go around the world in eighty days, faster than anyone had gone before - was madness. If Phileas Fogg missed a single connection, he would lose 20,000 pounds. But, he could not plan for the ebullient nature of his French servant, Passepartout, for the adventures that crop up on their journey and for the totally unexpected collision with romance.

Taking the Enneagram as a starting point, this book leads you through a journey of self-development and spiritual growth, helping to manage your personality type and getting the best out of it in everyday situations. Whatever type you are, this audiobook gives you real tips on how to manage the struggles in your life and achieve well-balanced behavior in an easy-to-understand way.

This step-by-step DIY guide shows entrepreneurs how to create and launch new products, package and market to consumers, and build a thriving business. 

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