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September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. The war's outcome is far from certain. An Irish priest, Hugh O'Flaherty, dedicates himself to helping those escaping from the Nazis. His home is Vatican City, the world's smallest state, a neutral, independent country within Rome where the occupiers hold no sway. Here Hugh brings together an unlikely band of friends to hide the vulnerable under the noses of the enemy. But Hauptmann's net begins closing in on the Escape Line and the need for a terrifyingly audacious mission grows critical.

On the eve of her 18th birthday, Nora Leston meets Julian Esguerra, and her life changes forever. Stolen away to a private island, she finds herself at the mercy of a powerful, dangerous man whose touch makes her burn...a man whose obsession with her knows no bounds.

What does it take to reach success in business - the kind of success that lasts? How do you set yourself apart from competitors or venture out into different markets? What does it take to develop streamlined processes, become a stronger team leader, and work your way up the corporate ladder?

Learn to approach the critical decisions in your life with a more seasoned, educated eye with this fascinating 24-lecture series that explores how individuals, groups, and organizations make effective decisions. The heart of this accessible series is a thorough examination of decision making at three key levels. First, you'll look at decisions made at the individual level, where, among the many things you'll learn is that intuition is more than just a gut instinct and, in fact, represents a powerful pattern recognition capability.

BRIAR - I was infatuated with Asher Kelley the moment he came tumbling through my brother’s window five years ago. Even bruised and bloodied, he was the most beautiful boy I'd ever seen. We couldn't ever be together. I was too young, and he was too untouchable. He was too troubled, and I was too naive. ASHER - I was drawn to Briar Vale from the first time she looked up at me with stars in her blue eyes. We could never be together. I was too old and she was too off limits....

Un forastero llega a la casa de campo del señor X, con un mapa que indica que en un sector de la vivienda estaría enterrado un tesoro. Pese a su desconfianza, el señor X acepta el desafío de cavar en el lugar señalado junto al desconocido.

Una pequeña niña, Pichuca, que vive en la extrema pobreza, sale de su casa y deambula por las calles de la ciudad el día de Navidad, sufriendo discriminación por su sucio aspecto.

Un matrimonio de campesinos, Tomasa y Juan, tras una jornada de compra y venta de productos, avanza en su carreta por un camino campestre. Ambos están borrachos, y su estado será determinante en el desenlace de esta historia.

Por golosa, una pequeña gama que suele pasear por la selva, queda ciega. Y su madre, en su desesperación, se arriesga a pedir ayuda a quien jamás recurriría en circunstancias normales.

Un hombre se va a vivir al campo por recomendación médica. En una de sus salidas al monte para cazar, salva a una tortuga de las garras de un tigre, con la intención de comérsela después. Sin embargo, al darse cuenta de que está herida, decide cuidarla y sanarla. Cuando la tortuga se recupera, es el hombre quien enferma, y es ella ahora quien decide salvarle la vida.

Las víboras dan un gran baile a la orilla del río. Todos los invitados se muestran muy contentos, menos los flamencos, que envidian los trajes y adornos que llevan los demás. A uno de los flamencos se le ocurre entonces una idea para no pasar inadvertidos en la fiesta.

Dos amigos que están de vacaciones en la costa, escuchan las historias de Hilario, un pescador de vida trágica. Entre ellas, el relato de un naufragio.

Un hacendado es testigo del funeral de Margarita, conocida como La Maiga, y de los lamentos de un muchacho que la amó. Éste se explaya contando quién...

Con el objeto de probar cada uno su punto de vista sobre lo que se considera una condena humanitaria, un joven jurista accede a permanecer privado de libertad durante quince años, y un banquero promete darle dos millones de rublos en el caso de que logre cumplir su encierro.

La ciudad mexicana de Santa Teresa - trasunto de Ciudad Juarez - atrae como un imán a los protagonistas. Cuatro críticos literarios europeos viajan hasta Sonora tras las huellas del escritor desaparecido Benno von Archimboldi, cuya vida se refiere en la parte final de la novela. Allí conocerán a Amalfitano, el profesor universitario chileno que, junto con su hija, se establece en la ciudad, a la que también llegará el periodista estadounidense Oscar Fate para retransmitir un combate de boxeo.

La biografía definitiva de Steve Jobs, el fundador de Apple, escrita con su colaboración.Tras más de cuarenta entrevistas con Steve Jobs y con un centenar de personas de su entorno, familiares, amigos, adversarios y colegas, esta es la biografía definitiva de uno de los iconos indiscutibles de nuestro tiempo, del genio cuya creatividad, energía y perfeccionismo revolucionaron seis industrias: informática, películas de animación, música, teléfonos, tabletas y edición digital.

Jack Spirelli, paranormal investigator, public debunker of paranormal frauds, and private fixer for the magic-using community, has opened his doors. Jack’s in a crunch. Since he went pseudo-public with Spirelli Paranormal Investigations, his business has sky-rocketed. Debunking the scum who prey on vulnerable targets makes up half his business now. And the rest of his time? Jack’s on speed dial with the Texas Lycan Pack, the Inter-Pack Policing Cooperative gives him an occasional ring, and anything that goes bump in the night might just call him with a job.

Un libro che racconta il potere della camorra, la sua affermazione economica e finanziaria, e la sua potenza militare, la sua metamorfosi in comitato d'affari. Una scrittura in prima persona fatta dal luogo degli agguati, nei negozi e nelle fabbriche dei clan, raccogliendo testimonianze e leggende. La storia parte dalla guerra di Secondigliano, dall'ascesa del gruppo Di Lauro al conflitto interno che ha generato 80 morti in poco più di un mese.

This edition features a custom introduction offering biographical insight into Adam Smith’s life and the historical context that shaped his revolutionary ideas. From his early years in Scotland to his mentorship under moral philosopher Francis Hutchinson, uncover the journey that culminated in two of history’s most influential works.

Passing from lip to ear, the philosophies of Hermes Trismegistus have been passed down through thousands of years. Listen as this tradition continues in this audio compilation of The Kybalion, Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean, and The Life and Teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. This unprecedented collection will provide the foundation of the Hermetic Philosophy.