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In Jules Verne's classic tale Professor Von Hardwigg and his nephew Harry discover the entrance to an ancient volcanic tunnel in Iceland. They choose to explore it for the mysteries it may hold, the Professor for scientific knowledge, and Harry to prove his bravery to a beautiful girl. It is a dangerous journey that may destroy them both. As they travel deep into the caverns they encounter a subterranean world that pre-existed man. It is an adventure as fascinating and strange as any explorer ever recorded. Finally, with their equipment lost and food running low they must face the consequences of a vital choice.

Unlocking Creativity: Artistic Inspiration Guide offers a comprehensive journey through the artistic process, designed to empower individuals in unleashing their creative potential. With an insightful approach, this guidebook illuminates the stages of creativity, recognizing that there's no singular path to inspiration. Whether you're an artist, musician, writer, or simply seeking to tap into your innate creativity, this guide provides invaluable support to navigate through blocks and propel your projects forward.

This essential playbook shows how companies can scale success by coupling digital strategies with an investment in the health of their organizations and the people within. To scale and grow, a company must get the organizational elements right. That begins with having the right strategy, the right leadership to drive it, and the right talent, culture, and organizational design to realize a company’s potential. This is especially true in the AI era, where a company’s most valuable assets are its people.

Otto Lidenbrock ist ein ebenso angesehener wie eigenbrötlerischer Professor. In Hamburg lehrt er am Johanneum Mineralogie und Geologie. Als er ein in Runen verfasstes Manuskript aus dem 12. Jahrhundert erwirbt, entdeckt er eine verschlüsselte Botschaft des isländischen Alchemisten Arne Saknussemm. Lidenbrock weiht seinen Neffen Axel ein, mit dessen Hilfe es ihm gelingt, die Botschaft zu entschlüsseln: Sie enthält die Beschreibung des Weges zum Mittelpunkt der Erde. Ohne zu zögern beschließt der Professor, die Reise ebenfalls anzutreten. Axel soll ihn begleiten.

As you read these words, planet Earth teems with trillions of life-forms, all going about their own business: eating, reproducing, thriving.... Yet the life of almost every single organism draws nearer to certain death. On the other hand, "suicide" inside the mitochondria that live within us results in the death of millions of cells each second for our own good! Why is death such a universal companion to life on Earth? Why haven't animals evolved to break free of its shackles?

"Today is Wednesday 2nd October. If I am back in this very room in the Reform Club on Saturday 21st December by eight forty-five in the evening, I win." Phileas Fogg bets £20,000 that he can go round the world in eighty days--a huge sum of money in 1872, worth more than a million pounds today. When he sets off on his amazing journey with his clever servant, Passepartout, they cannot afford the slightest delay.

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.

In this 1876 "Mission Impossible" tale of intrigue set in Russia, a traitor has inspired the fierce Feofar Khan to invade Siberia and foment a rebellion. A sinister plot to assassinate the Czar's brother, the Grand Duke, is discovered but all telegraph lines have been cut.

"Paul et Virginie" est un roman de Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, écrit en 1787. Ce texte est aujourd'hui un grand classique réunissant les thèmes de l'amour impossible et de l'ailleurs exotique et sublimé. Deux femmes se retrouvent par le hasard de la vie à l'île de France, et doivent élever seules leurs enfants. Elles décident qu'ils grandiront ensemble, et ainsi Paul et Virginie sont comme frère et sœur. Mais l'innocence et la pureté des lieux les engagent à l'adolescence vers des sentiments d'une plus grande profondeur.

Der britische Gentlemen Phileas Fogg, Exzentriker in Sachen Pünktlichkeit, schließt mit den Mitgliedern seines noblen Londoner Herrenclubs eine abenteuerliche Wette ab: In 80 Tagen will er um die Welt reisen!

During the Civil War, five Union soldiers and a dog quietly escape from the clutches of the Confederate Army at Richmond, Virginia by hot air balloon. Their intention was to simply drift safely over to the Union lines and rejoin their own troops. Instead, while aloft, they were caught in a high wind and whisked hundreds of miles out to sea. The men carried no provisions for survival and had no idea where they were. Under those circumstances their future was bleak. Worse yet, the balloon was leaking air and slowly deflating.

Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from the literature of France. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘Little Louise’, adapted from the original tale by Guy de Maupassant and Robert Morley starring in 'Doctor Knock' adapted from the original tale by Jules Romains.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.

Five university housemates go on a final blowout to The Cabin before they all go their separate ways. The trip is a cover for a vindictive prank. When the prank goes wrong and one of the housemates dies, the final four find themselves trapped in the middle of nowhere, tormented by an 80s-style horror villain, complete with machete and mask.

This bundle includes Freddie Ramos Tracks Down a Drone, Freddie Ramos Gets a Sidekick, Freddie Ramos and the Meteorite, and Freddie Ramos Powers Up.

This bundle includes Freddie Ramos Takes Off, Freddie Ramos Springs into Action, Freddie Ramos Zooms to the Rescue, and Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash.

This bundle includes Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow, Freddie Ramos Rules New York, Freddie Ramos Hears It All, and Freddie Ramos Adds It All Up.

The oceans of the world are no longer safe. Ships are being attacked and sunk by what survivors describe as a giant sea monster. The United States Government sends the frigate Abraham Lincoln to investigate, carrying renowned scientist Pierre Aronnax in hopes of solving the mystery. They soon encounter the "sea monster", which is actually a submarine, far advanced than anything the world has ever seen - commanded by Captain Nemo.

Brain or Shine is a podcast dedicated to supporting brain injury survivors and their families, friends, and colleagues. Meet Mark and Jules Kennedy. After an accident on holiday, Mark sustained a Brain Injury. A fall changed their lives forever and they're here to share tips and insights about living with a brain injury from both sides, Mark as the brain injury survivor and Jules as the carer. Brain or Shine is a community to support others and make sure they have a better understanding of how to live with the life changing effects of traumatic injuries.

Man has always wanted to travel into the unknown and encounter what he has not, and perhaps cannot, experience in the real world. The early 20th century witnessed an explosion of science fiction literature. Authors studied the wonders of scientific and technological progress and imagined worlds that had developed even greater advances. Jules Vernes' and H.G. Wells' fantastic tales well whetted the public's appetite for adventure tales.

Phileas Fogg, a gentleman of stringent and inflexible habits, proposes that he can circumvent the globe in 80 days. He wagers half of his fortune to this effect. But when a high profile bank robbery occurs, the dogged Detective Fix is convinced that Mr. Fogg is an audacious bank robber and that his entire "gentleman's wager" is a charade. Thus begins a wild battle of cat and mouse that takes the clever combatants around the world.