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Lara is curious to know all about everything in the world that surrounds her. She asks question after question, without stopping. Luckily, she has a grandfather who knows how to answer her questions. And he does this in an entertaining way by telling stories. And so, Lara is able to find out why hyenas laugh and why giraffes have such long necks.
France, 1871. The Parisian revolutionaries have risen up against the French government and have taken control of the streets of Paris: it is the Commune. The government's army lays siege to the city to cut off the Commune. The battle is bloody. Under these chaotic circumstances, some partially flayed bodies appear, completely drained of blood.
In this book, the author invites the reader the consider the world of business and life in general by means of an intelligent reflection of the 27 virtues.
Don Quixote of La Mancha is a novel written by the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Originally published as The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha at the beginning of 1605, it is one of the most outstanding works of Spanish and world literature, and one of the most translated. In 1615, a second part was published under the title of The Ingenious Caballero Don Quixote.
The year is 1888. London is preparing to celebrate Christmas. Laura Holmes, niece of the popular detective Sherlock Holmes, is offered a very important case: with her inseparable friend Philip H. Hudson, she must solve the mystery of the the disappearance of the famous Maharaja's Diamond, a priceless jewel stolen by some unknown person who left behind him only an enigmatic note.
In the faraway kingdom of Asgard live the most powerful gods of Nordic mythology. One in particular was famous for his great feats, ferociousness and exceptional strength - Thor, the great god of thunder. With his magic hammer Thor protected gods and humans from the threat of the terrible giants, who lived on the frozen peaks of Jötunheim.
Since ancient times birds have fascinated men and caught their imagination. Their singular characteristics have allowed them to represent such diverse concepts as liberty, innocence or peace. One of these peculiarities is that, instead of vocal chords, they have a vocal organ called a syringe. This enables a whole range of birds to sing.
Verdun, 1916. When the Great War breaks out, Irene Curie wants to be as close to the front as possible. Convinced that she will help save many lives, she sets out to teach radiology to surgeons in field hospitals using portable devices devised by herself and her mother, Marie Curie.
Maybe it’s because it’s a sharp, dirty parody set in a provincial town in England, or maybe it’s because of its lewd, irrelevant and sometimes outright provocative language; whatever it is, The Kindness of a murderer immediately brings to mind the magnificent film comedies of Guy Ritchie and Danny Boyle.
Fun is guaranteed with this story of Braulia, Brígida and Brunilda, the witch triplets famous at the Witch Academy for their pranks and for always putting their foot in it. They have just been awarded their Witch Diplomas and, as part of the practical training, the Head Witch sends them to a school for ordinary, everyday human beings.