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From his perspective as a journalist and a true fan, Bob Costas, NBC's award-winning broadcaster, shares his views on the forces that are diminishing the appeal of Major League Baseball and proposes realistic changes that can be made to protect and promote the game's best interests. Costas answers each problem he cites with an achievable strategy for restoring genuine competition and rescuing fans from the forces that have diluted the sheer joy of the game.

Judith Rashleigh nos ha demostrado cómo, gracias a su trayectoria sangrienta, ha podido pasar de ser una becaria explotada en una casa de subastas a convertirse en una marchante de arte internacional. Sí, Judith ha dejado una estela de sangre en su camino, pero su nueva vida como galerista en Venecia, rodeada de elegancia y codicia, representa todo lo que siempre ha querido ser. Y, además, a puerta cerrada, la alta sociedad ofrece un montón de lujuriosas actividades de las que Judith continúa disfrutando.

De día, Judith Rashleigh es una joven ayudante en una prestigiosa casa de subastas de Londres. De noche, se convierte en una acompañante seductora y segura de sí misma en un sórdido club de alterne del centro de la ciudad. Pero cuando Judith descubre un fraude millonario en el mundo del arte y es despedida antes de poder denunciarlo, su doble vida se ve radicalmente trastornada. En su desesperación, huye a la Riviera francesa con un rico cliente del club y accede a un mundo tan glamouroso como corrupto.

Jean Merlin ist ein junger Weinbauer, gewissenhaft und fleißig geht er seiner Arbeit nach. Seit seiner Jugend hängt er einem Traum, einem fernen Ziel, nach, dem er allen Fährnissen zum Trotz treu bleibt. Es beflügelt seine Anstrengungen, sein hartes Werken, das Pflanzen, das Karrenschieben und das Pressen der Trauben. Dieses Wissen, dieser Traum, hilft ihm, alles zu überwinden, bis schließlich aus Jeans Mädchen seine Frau wird. Regie: Peterpaul Schulz.

Le "lettere del cuore" di Natalia Aspesi sul Venerdì di Repubblica diventano uno spettacolo. Un viaggio attraverso la vita sentimentale e sessuale degli italiani nel corso degli ultimi trent'anni. I tradimenti, le trasgressioni, le paure, i pregiudizi. Migliaia di storie intorno all'amore e alla passione che, incredibilmente, non cambiano con il passare dei decenni e l'evoluzione del costume.

"Les Figures du Tarot". Roys, Reynes, Cavaliers et Valets sont les quatre Figures (ou Honneurs) du jeu de Tarot. Tous les autres jeux existants n'en comportent que deux ou trois. Si, à la table de jeu, les quatre Honneurs sont hiérarchisés comme une sorte de famille où le Valet serait le cadet, le Cavalier l'aîné, et le couple royal les parents, il en va tout autrement de leur interprétation dans le Tarot initiatique.

Apparu peu de temps après les jeux de cartes, dans l'Europe de la fin du Moyen-âge, le Tarot, d'abord appelé "jeu des Triomphes", est une nouvelle version du jeu de cartes qui rencontrera un succès fou. Fustigé par l'Eglise, taxé par tous les états et prisé des joueurs, il est passé par bien des avatars avant de devenir le "livre de sagesse" révéré par les occultistes du XIXe siècle, puis le modèle de centaines d’oracles qui ont enchanté le XXe siècle.

Join TV presenter and Australian landscape architect Costa Georgiadis; TV presenter, radio host, actress and comedian Julia Zemiro; musician and singer-songwriter Dave McCormack; film director and actor Sofya Gollan; comedian, actor, author and radio presenter Matt Okine and Australian author and social commentator Dr Anita Heiss as they bring to life a delightful collection of stories for young children.

Contains books three and four of Reset, a thrilling natural-disaster survival series: Drowned and Swamp.

It was a frigid night in February 2013 when the five young fishermen vanished. The crew of the Miss Ally - a 12-metre Cape Islander from Woods Harbour, Nova Scotia - was fishing for halibut far off the Nova Scotia coast when their boat’s spotlight malfunctioned. A vicious winter storm was approaching from her south, and all other boats at the fishing grounds were steaming for shore. Unable to locate his longlining gear, the Miss Ally’s young captain decided to stay an extra day to retrieve the gear and, hopefully, a big catch.

Generations ago, humanity was devastated by a virus that wiped billions from the planet. If not for AmeriGlobe's Pairing program to match immune survivors, and VaxWell's immunity-boosting biomods, humans would've died out. Lora Flannigan has sought to conform to the strict laws throughout her 18 years, and after the Testing she now stands on the brink of a prestigious pairing with high caste Jarid. Accepting the match will pull her and her family up from their low-caste existence.

Nina Restieri was a wife, a mom of four young kids, and a successful entrepreneur. Despite having what most people would consider “it all”, happiness eluded her. She beat herself up daily for not being grateful. But as she looked around, she realized most of the moms she knew shared that same sense of sadness, stress, and feeling of being overwhelmed, all while working hard to keep up the “perfect mom” appearance.

Oriana dreams of escaping her life of ruthless cruelty from the people who now rule over those who remain. With no telling whom the plague will strike next, Oriana draws strength from ancient tales of her enemy and transforms herself from victim to warrior with the help of a mysterious and powerful dagger given to her by a kind and dying boy. Years later, during her enemy's betrothal ritual, Ezra, a boy she has never before seen, selects her as his mate. Whisked away to a seemingly perfect world, Oriana discovers sinister secrets at every turn.

Discussions about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not just what students know, but who they know. This book explores the central role that relationships play in young people's lives and provides guidance for a path forward. Exploring the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help.

Collin West isn't just hot. And he's not just "the next big thing," either. He's the biggest thing to happen to music since...music. He's got heart. And soul. And the most adorable ginger hair that's somehow always a little mussed. Add in his bangin' body and bedroom eyes and it's easy to see why the whole world loves him. And he wants me. Harlow Hutton. Not-so-secret lover of all things Collin West. He falls into my life like a fairy tale, whisking me away on a champagne and glitter adventure around the world. It's a dream come true. But every princess has a villain.

Moving in with Eli Hutton was supposed to keep my heart safe. After both our relationships crashed and burned, cohabitation seemed like a no-brainer. A reset from chaos back to stability. A chance to protect one another from Cupid and his stupid little arrows. Sure, he's adorable...Hilarious...Gorgeous...And so charming he makes me feel like the brightest star in the sky...Alright, fine. The man is a sinfully sexy angel sent to tempt me each and every day. (Don't judge. No one can resist him. You'll see.)

Contains books five and six of Reset, a thrilling natural-disaster survival series. Torrent: No end in sight. With the survivors settled into their shelters, they quickly learn that nowhere is safe. When their loyalty is tested, they question the price they have to pay for food and shelter. Striking, book six: Time is up. The end of the road was near. With little more than the clothes on their backs, the survivors are hungry and exhausted. When danger closes in and their lives are threatened, they must find a way to fight for what remains. Their survival depends on it. 

Venice, 1943: The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day, she works in the lion’s den as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter. But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy.

Venice, 1943: The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day, she works in the lion’s den as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter. But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy.

Dans ce second titre consacré au tarot, Mariane Costa explore les liens poétiques et symboliques que tissent entre eux les nombres, les couleurs, et les arcanes majeurs et mineurs au sein du tarot de Marseille. Marianne est poète, romancière, actrice, traductrice et conférencière. Normalienne, elle est également une de meilleures spécialistes mondiales du tarot de Marseille. Elle a coécrit avec Alessandro Jodorowski le livre de référence "La voie du tarot".