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1) Henry V
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A young and uncertain monarch, King Henry defeats the French, but sadly learns that victory takes it toll in bloodshed.
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Explores the thought of Henri Bergson, highlighting his compelling theories on the nature of consciousness and its relationship to the physical world.
Living Consciousness examines the brilliant, but now largely ignored, insights of French philosopher Henri Bergson (1859—1941). Presenting a detailed and accessible analysis of Bergson's thought, G. William Barnard highlights how Bergson's understanding of the nature of consciousness and, in particular,...
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Personne ne sait vraiment o se trouve Saint-Grillons-des-Pluies. Même le GPS abandonne avant d'y arriver. Et pourtant, ce joli village perdu vaut le détour : les gens y sont (presque) tous sympathiques, et le chant des grillons y est étonnamment romantique.
Depuis quelque temps, la rue Principale reprend vie grâce à la nouvelle génération de commerçants. Joséphine gère la boutique de fleurs, Axel régale tout le monde au resto et Maya apprend...
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Step into the mind of an American maker as Henry Ford tells the story behind the man, the machines, and the work that changes everyday life.
Written as told to Rose Wilder Lane, this biography presents Ford in his own voice, tracing the ideas and experiences that shape his approach to invention, industry, and purpose. The listening experience is direct and narrative driven, bringing you close to the practical questions that fuel progress: how curiosity...
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Returning to the middle-class neighborhood where he grew up, Henry Poole (Luke Wilson of OLD SCHOOL) chooses to live in indulgent isolation. Real life, however, refuses to cooperate with his plans. Nosy neighbors interrupt him with curious visits and prying questions. Then the situation escalates as a stain on Henry's stucco wall is seen to have miraculous powers. His last-ditch hideout becomes a shrine when his backyard turns into an arena for passionate...
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O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings.
This collection contains twelve of his best loved tales:
1. 'The Cactus'
2. 'The Gift of the Magi'
3. 'One Thousand Dollars'
4. 'The Marionettes'
5. 'The Furnished Room'
6. 'The Unknown Quantity'
7. 'Memoirs of a Yellow Dog'
8. 'The Venturers'
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Spring is in the air and the annual piano recital is only a week away! How will our young pianist learn her music in time? This delightful tale introduces Ana and her special friend Henry the Steinway-a grandfatherly piano who speaks to her! Ana learns from Henry that she must first hear the music. Then, she must find the music in her heart. Soon, Ana's tears of frustration turn to pure joy, as she delights in the playing of her music and her new...
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Major Henry Livermore Abbott of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was the most widely known and highly respected officer of his rank to serve in the Army of the Potomac. He distinguished himself in every battle in which he participated, from Ball's Bluff until the Battle of the Wilderness, where he died in command of his regiment. Fallen Leaves is a collection of Abbott's wartime letters to his family and friends, the majority published here...
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Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love. Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks-doing the things that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons...
