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One hot Monday morning in 1976, Albert Spaggiari engineered the European crime of the century. A bank president in Nice, France found his vault welded shut—from the inside. Spaggiari and his gang of 20 men had dug a 25-foot tunnel from the city's sewer system into the bank, where they spent a weekend cooking meals, drinking wine, and clearing millions of dollars in gold, jewelry, gems, and cash. Here is the breathtakingly compelling story of Spaggiari, his “sewer gang,” and the most daring, outrageous theft of the 20th century.

Using sophisticated computers, new, and previously overlooked information, and his direct experience as the NASA scientist who designed and built the Apollo communications and data-processing system, Maurice Chatelain amasses starting and convincing evidence that our ancestors came from outer space.

Something seems off. Lupin sensed it before it happened. When a simple burglary goes terribly wrong, and two of Lupin’s accomplices are sentenced to the guillotine, Lupin’s quest to free them reveals itself to be more twisted and darker than he’d ever imagined. Inspired by the infamous Panama scandals of 1892 and 1893, and expanding on the main concept in Poe’s The Purloined Letter, Leblanc weaves a thrilling tale of twists and turns with Lupin’s characteristic panache.

A fascinating collection of some of the great - but less well known - fairy tales of all time.

This audiobook is the advanced edition that you have been building up to as you went through the exercises in the last two audiobooks. This third issue of the book is even more comprehensive than the previous editions but equally educative and illuminating.

An original and entertaining selection of crime stories all committed on the railways. Authors include Baroness Orczy (most famous for The Scarlet Pimpernel) and Maurice Leblanc (most famous for Arsene Lupin.)

The royal house of France has fallen. Charles IV is dead, fulfilling the curse of the Templars once and for all. This leaves the path to the throne open for Robert of Artois to place his cousin, Philippe of Valois, upon it. Having committed fraud, perjury and murder in the name of the new king, Robert expects to receive a title and his full reward. But the days of betrayal are far from over and Robert is banished to England.

Audacious heists, outrageous disguises, and the million-dollar charm of Arsène Lupin are splendidly exhibited in these 10 tales detailing the exploits of our favorite gentleman burglar.

Juin 1316. Louis X le Hutin vient de mourir empoisonné. Pour la première fois depuis trois cents ans, un roi capétien disparaît sans qu'un fils lui succède. Ce quatrième volume des "Rois maudits" fait revivre les luttes acharnées qui vont être livrées afin de s'emparer de la Régence. C'est le frère du roi mort, le comte de Poitiers, qui l'emportera.

The gentleman burglar and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin, returns in five new adventures. Paris’ very own "Prince of Thieves" is once again on the loose, armed with his trademark wit and charm. Constantly one step ahead of the police and his nemesis, Inspector Ganimard, Lupin solves a few mysteries, saves a few damsels, and even manages to pocket a small fortune for himself.

Unlock the ancient wisdom of a lost civilization with this profound exploration into the secrets of the universe. Journey through time to discover the teachings of Thoth, the legendary priest-king of Atlantis, whose immortal words offer insights into cosmic balance, spiritual enlightenment, and the mysteries of existence. With a masterful translation that brings these enigmatic texts to life, you'll delve into knowledge etched in imperishable emerald, uncovering truths that resonate across the ages.

Arsène Lupin est mort ! En tout cas, c'est ce que tout le monde a l'air de croire : lors d'un cambriolage nocturne au château d'Ambrumésy, Mlle de Saint-Véran tire sur un rôdeur mais son cadavre reste introuvable. Quelques jours plus tard, la jeune femme est enlevée et son corps est retrouvé inanimé, à côté de celui d'Arsène Lupin.

"Jamais Marie-Ange et Jean-Noël, lorsqu'il fallut régler la succession de Mme de la Monnerie, ne se seraient attendus à voir surgir autant de gens dévoués, autant de parents éloignés et de vieux amis de la famille prêts à les secourir de leur aide et de leurs compétences ! Deux jeunes chevreuils se promenant en forêt et brusquement rembûchés, lancés, poursuivis, étouffés, déchirés par une meute, telle fut à peu près l'histoire de cette succession."

For more than a century, the city of Atlanta has been associated with Black achievement in education, business, politics, media, and music, earning it the nickname "the Black Mecca." Atlanta's long tradition of Black education dates back to Reconstruction, and produced an elite that flourished in spite of Jim Crow, rose to leadership during the civil rights movement, and then took power in the 1970s by building a coalition between White progressives, business interests, and Black Atlantans. But Atlanta's political leadership has consistently mishandled the Black poor.

The suave adventures of a gentleman rogue - a French Thomas Crown Created by Maurice LeBlanc during the early twentieth century, Arsene Lupin is a witty confidence man and burglar, the Sherlock Holmes of crime. The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Arsene's mischief and tomfoolery. A masterful thief, his plans frequently evolve into elaborate capers, a precursor to such cinematic creations as "Ocean's Eleven" and "The Sting".

A story of romance, humor, and true detective fiction, this novel begins with Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief known for his strict moral code, forcing the French authorities to find an investigator who can put a stop to his dealings. In order to find a competitor keen enough, they must traverse the English Channel, where they find Herlock Sholmes and his assistant, Wilson - two of the most inquisitive and successful detectives in the world. Does Lupin stand a chance?

Arsène Lupin ? Ce Robin des Bois moderne met son intelligence, sa force physique et son sang-froid au secours de "l'innocence persécutée". C'est également un homme élégant et séducteur, très apprécié des femmes. Un caractère à la fois séduisant, torturé et mystérieux, lui ont assuré son succès.

Qu'est-ce qu'un rapport social ? Y a-t-il une essence de l'homme ? Quels sont les différents systèmes de parenté ? Que nous apprend la mort sur la vie des hommes ? Quels sont, tout compte fait, aux yeux de l'anthropologue, les fondamentaux de la vie sociale ?

M. Maurice Renard is a modern French author with a wide reputation won by his imaginative scientific romances. This story of a thrilling adventure in the air while recalling the exploits of Jules Verne's heroes owes but little to that master who anticipated so many of the scientific appliances which have since become accomplished facts. Supposititious as it may be, it comes legitimately under the heading of "intelligent anticipation". - Summary by London Magazine, September 1910

This audiobook is the first in a series of three audiobooks meant to help you learn Python programming, from beginner to intermediate and then advanced level. As such, this audiobook will handle everything you need to build a strong understanding of the basics of Python programming language.