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10 thrilling adventures for Sarah Jane and her friends, as seen on TV, read by Elisabeth Sladen, Daniel Anthony and Anjli Mohindra. Sarah Jane Smith always finds herself in trouble. As an old friend of the Doctor she's used to encountering aliens, battling monsters and defeating evil. Along with her friends Luke, Clyde, Rani, Maria and Sky - not to mention supercomputer Mr Smith - Sarah Jane and her trusty lipstick are prepared for anything the universe throws at them.

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its followers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism.

This definitive box set includes all the landmark speeches of the great orator and American leader Martin Luther King, Jr., from his inspirational "I Have a Dream" to his firey "Give Us the Ballot." Comprised of recordings previously included in A Call to Conscience and A Knock at Midnight, The Essential Box Set is a must-have for any home, library, or school collection.

China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century.

In this comprehensive guide on self-discipline, you’ll find anything and everything you need to know to become the best version of yourself. This step-by-step process breaks down all the essentials toward becoming a more responsible, dependable, and devoted person, letting you learn the ropes of self-discipline, so you can stick to anything you put your mind to.

Do you ever feel like other people are overtaking you in life? Lack self-esteem and belief in yourself, often leaving you feeling worthless? Or like most people, you just want to finally overcome that frustrating mental barrier that’s constantly holding you back? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. You see, building discipline and compassion within yourself will have a powerful effect on where you’re heading in life.

When Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker’s art critic and the leading art writer of his generation, published his eye-opening autobiographical essay, “The Art of Dying,” in December 2019, he reported that he had lung cancer and had been given six months of life. Fortunately, his treatment was showing some improvement, and so, he wrote, “These extra months are a luxury that I hope to have put to good use.”

In The Dictionary Wars, Peter Martin recounts the patriotic fervor in the early American republic to produce a definitive national dictionary that would rival Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. But what began as a cultural war of independence from Britain devolved into a battle among lexicographers, authors, scholars, and publishers, all vying for dictionary supremacy and shattering forever the dream of a unified American language.

Hans Peter Royer plante, ein weiteres Buch zu verfassen, als er im August 2013 tragisch verunglückte. Das Thema: Gottes Liebe. Fünf Jahre nach seinem Tod hat seine Frau Hannelore Texte aus seinem Nachlass zusammengestellt - über Gottes Wesen, Beziehungen, die erste und die zweite Liebe. Auf kraftvolle und authentische Weise spricht einer der beliebtesten Prediger im deutschsprachigen Raum noch einmal zu uns.

A collection of the most famous comedy sketches of all time from actors and comedians, such as Peter Cook, Groucho Marx and Bob Hope.

A secret hidden for 40 years is about to come out. The man at the centre of this secret discovers from his dying adoptive mother that he has a family he knew nothing about. With nothing to go on, he is determined to find them whatever the cost. However, the more he learns, the more dangerous his quest becomes. But when he finds out the truth it is so shocking and scandalous, it may well cost him his life and the lives of his family.

Das große Jubelhörbuch der Science Busters. Sieben Hörbücher, 50 Live-Programme, 120 TV-Shows und 800 Radiokolumnen: Seit 15 Jahren zerren die Science Busters die Wissenschaft auf die große Bühne. Gestartet als "schärfste Science-Boygroup der Milchstraße“, stehen sie heute als "Kelly Family der Naturwissenschaften“ im Rampenlicht. Ob Pandemie, Klima oder Verschwörungsmythen – nie war Wissenschaftserklärung mit Humor wichtiger als heute.

¿Tienes dificultad con la disciplina en tu vida personal? ¿En tu trabajo? ¿Tus relaciones? ¿O tal vez solo la forma en que manejas la vida como un todo? Si es así, entonces sigue escuchando. En esta guía completa sobre la autodisciplina, encontrarás todo lo que necesitas saber para convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo. Este proceso paso a paso desglosa todos los elementos esenciales para convertirse en una persona más responsable, confiable y devota, permitiéndote aprender las riendas de la autodisciplina para que puedas apegarte a cualquier cosa que desees.

Max Anger is a man on the edge. The former fighter in an elite band of special-ops soldiers in Sweden, Anger is haunted by battle scars, a childhood spent in the Stockholm archipelago, and his own mysterious family past. Now behind a desk at Vektor, a think tank conducting research on Russia, he’s met his match - and fallen in love - with fierce fellow operative Pashie Kovalenko. Like all of Vektor, she’s set her sights on the tenuous future of her country.

Tough Crimes is a collection of thoughtful and insightful stories by 20 of Canada's most prominent criminal lawyers. In the book they write about cases that had surprising turns or that presented personal or ethical challenges. We've all heard the media's take on notorious criminals, but when have we had a chance to hear directly from the lawyers who defended or prosecuted them?

Former special-ops soldier and now an analyst for the think tank Vektor, Max Anger would kill to move on from the scars of his past - if only for the sake of Pashie, his girlfriend and fellow operative, who wants out of the battle zone. For them, a normal life is just one more dangerous uncertainty. Especially now that evil is hitting closer to home. Sofia Karlsson of the Swedish police wants Max’s help in a high-profile and high-stakes murder investigation: the hunt for a serial killer stalking the streets of Stockholm, who’s eliminating his victims in gruesome ways.

The King's Children, Signy, Regin and Buri, are forced to flee from their home when their father is killed by the marauding chieftain Harwolf and his men. Behind the high mountains, somewhere to the East, there is a strange kingdom where they hope to find help avenging their father and winning back their homeland. Along the way, they discover a world inhabited by witches, elves, the undead, giants and many more strange and wonderful creatures.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 29 feiert Astro seinen elften Geburtstag und wird zum Vermittler zwischen Claire und Sibylle. Oliver kehrt verändert von seinem Abenteuer auf Rogos Veridis zurück. Und Astrolabius reist mit seiner Klasse endlich zu einer Fliegenden Insel - ein lang ersehnter Traum wird wahr!

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 8 beendet der Weltraumpionier und Erfinder Viktor Romaneschko seine 5-Jahres-Mission im All und kehrt zur Mondstation zurück. Endlich erlebt Astro den Helden seiner Kindheit hautnah - wie aufregend! Mit etwas Glück darf er Viktors Raumschiff, die Guardian, genauer unter die Lupe nehmen.

In ASTRO Staffel 1, Episode 11 sorgt die Lieferung frischer Erde von Alpha Prime für eine außergewöhnliche Entwicklung auf der Mondstation. Die Mondianer sind zwiegespalten. Astros Fähigkeiten als großer Bruder sind gefragt, denn Claire steckt in Schwierigkeiten. Er hat eine Vision, die ihn aus der Bahn wirft.