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How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together? These 48 lectures answer that question by weaving a single story from accounts of the past developed by a variety of scholarly disciplines. The result is a story stretching from the origins of the universe to the present day and beyond, in which human history is seen as part of the history of our Earth and biosphere, and the Earth's history, in turn, is seen as part of the history of the universe.

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain’s most well-known actors. The Emperor’s New Clothes: An emperor is promised a special suit of clothes by a pair of tailors. The Little Mermaid: A beautiful mermaid falls in love with a prince. The Fir Tree: A little fir tree is desperate to grow up and be like the other trees in the forest.

This is the audio program to play at home over Christmas or during the car journey to see relatives. Dylan Thomas, "The Little Match Girl," and "The Nutcracker" are read by Jenny Agutter with accompanying Tchaikovsky's music - this is a must for Christmas. It contains new recordings as well as some of the finest tracks from the Naxos AudioBooks catalogue.

Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

Make bedtime magical with a collection of enchanting bedtime stories that will help your little one fall into a deep peaceful slumber. Through these delightful classic stories and fairy tales your little one will build the tools needed to conquer anxiety and build resilience.

This Fleeting World tells the story of the universe and history of humanity. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this compact, accessible, and inspiring guide to the history of everything from stars and empires to cities to the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. David Christian's approach to human history and big history is a call to action based on a profound and fresh understanding of our place in the universe.

Gustavo e Clarice se mudaram para Porto Alegre para terminar o ensino médio. Mas uma outra missão os aguardava: entrar na Ordem dos Centauros para resgatar o Artefato mágico, cujo poder não poderia cair nas mãos inimigas da Ordem dos Minotauros.

Do you have any pets? Settle down to a collection of magical animal stories that will leave your little one dreaming of bunnies, puppies and chickens.

Mitten in der Innenstadt von Wien wird eine junge Frau vor ihrer Haustür überfallen und grausam ermordet. Und sie bleibt nicht das einzige Opfer. Jeden zweiten Samstag schlägt der Täter auf dieselbe brutale Art zu, verwertbare Hinweise hinterlässt er keine. Wie sollen Major Belonoz, der grantige Chef der Mordkommission, und sein Team diesen wahnsinnigen Serienmörder finden?

Full of endearing characters, vivid worlds, and thrilling adventures, this anthology is also a touching examination of what these celebrated authors consider their best work.

Create a calming environment for your little one to fall asleep to with this collection of calming stories. So grab your teddy and settle down as we wind down for the day and get ready for a perfect night's sleep.

Let us be your guide to bedtime, with a collection of eight classic bedtime stories to delight and entertain your little ones.

Hans bekommt als Lohn für die sieben Jahre, die er bei einem Müller als Lehrling gearbeitet hat, einen großen Goldklumpen. Sein größter Wunsch ist es, so schnell wie möglich nach Hause zu seiner Mutter zurück zu kehren. Doch die lange Reise, auf der ihn Doc Croc und Yoyo begleiten, gestaltet sich schwierig, denn der Goldklumpen wiegt schwer. So tauscht Hans ihn bedenkenlos gegen ein Pferd ein, um schneller voran zu kommen und fühlt sich erleichtert, obwohl der Händler ihn natürlich übers Ohr gehauen hat. Und das ist erst der Anfang einer verrückten Tauschgeschichte.

Sai cosa succederà a 100 individui che iniziano anche all'età di 25 anni e che credono di avere successo? All'età di 65 anni, solo cinque su 100 ce la faranno! Perché così tanti falliscono? Cosa è successo alla scintilla che c'era quando avevano 25 anni? Che ne è stato dei loro sogni, delle loro speranze, dei loro progetti... e perché c'è una così grande disparità tra ciò che queste persone intendevano fare e ciò che hanno effettivamente realizzato? Questo è... Il segreto più strano.

Are you feeling distant from your spouse while living under the same roof? Frustrated about the increasing misunderstandings or tension in your marriage? Do you have a longing desire to feel heard & understood but can’t seem to get through to your spouse? Wish you spent more time connecting with your spouse instead of engaging in arguments that drain your energy? If you can relate, you’re not alone. Building a thriving marriage in these modern times takes hard work. When you add the responsibilities and demands of a growing career, family life, and the other stressors & unexpected ...

Ein wunderbar zeitkritischer Roman über eine moderne Liebesbeziehung des Bestseller-Autoren David Foenkinos! Berufstätig, verheiratet und eine gemeinsame Tochter - eigentlich führen die Protagonisten Jean-Jacques und seine Frau Claire ein solides Leben. Doch nach acht gemeinsamen Ehejahren ist auch irgendwie Monotonie in ihren Alltag eingekehrt. So beginnt zunächst Jean-Jacques und später auch Claire bei Anderen zu suchen was ihnen beiden scheinbar abhanden gekommen ist.

TCW Short Takes are bite-sized highlights from The Christian Worldview, a weekly nationally-syndicated radio program hosted by David Wheaton.

Welcome to the Wine and Vinyl Club. A podcast for people who love drinking wine and listening to good music. Once a fortnight David, Chris and Christian discuss an album from an eclectic mix of classics from the Beatles through to Harry Styles. Then the fun part, we attempt to match a bottle of wine to the album and also sample a value wine and occaisionally a cocktail too. We hope to encourage our listeners to try something different when drinking or listening to music and most importantly have a laugh with us.

In questo audiolibro troveri raccolti 4 Bestseller che ti indicheranno la via che ti condurrà alla massima espressione di te stesso ed a vivere la vita che vuoi veramente vivere. Non esiste abbastanza tempo per perderlo in un lavoro che non si ama e seguire una strada che non si sente propria. Tutto parte dalla Mente e dal Pensiero: un singolo pensiero, o immagine mentale, ripetuto nel tempo, diventa parte di se stessi e del proprio essere.

Loving God, others and ourselves at work and at home. Interviews and ponderings, from a Messianic perspective, and with a focus on men. Formerly the Christian Men at Work Podcast.