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Oxford, 4. Juli 1862. Der Himmel ist bedeckt, es ist ein frischer Tag. Der 30-jährige Mathematikdozent Charles Lutwidge Dodgson unternimmt mit einem Kollegen eine Bootsfahrt auf der Themse. Mit an Bord sind die drei Töchter des Dekans, Lorina, Charlotte und Alice Liddell. Um den Mädchen die Zeit zu vertreiben, erzählt Dodgson eine Geschichte, in der die zehnjährige Alice die Hauptrolle spielt. Schauplatz ist das Wunderland, eine sagenhafte Welt voller seltsamer Figuren. Eine Raupe, die Wasserpfeife raucht, eine grinsende Katze und ein verrückter Hutmacher tauchen darin auf.

Unfamiliar with the JonBenét Ramsey case? This book is your essential guide. Delve into the heart of this tragic mystery and uncover the truth behind the headlines. Explore the often-misunderstood DNA evidence, dissect alibis that fall apart under scrutiny, and unravel the complexities of handwriting analysis. Prepare for a shocking revelation as we reveal a startling connection between someone within the Ramseys' inner circle and the chilling ransom note. This isn't just another rehash of the same old theories. This book offers a fresh perspective, shedding light on the Ramseys' innocence...

Rachel and Rory Sullivan decide to celebrate making it through a tough year by taking their children, Emmet and Bridie, to their first stadium concert. By the end of the night, one of the four has vanished without a trace. As the police investigation intensifies, suspicion is cast on the remaining family members. Everyone has been deceiving one another, but who is to blame for what went wrong? The passing of each hour amplifies their terror that life will never be the same again.

For women leaders who are done shrinking to fit and ready to lead with power, purpose, and presence—this is your book. Lead Like a Woman is a transformative leadership guide for high-achieving women who want to evolve their leadership style without sacrificing their values, energy, or authenticity. Whether you're in STEM, healthcare, executive roles, consulting, education, or mission-driven work, this book speaks directly to the lived experience of women navigating power, burnout, boundaries, and visibility. In this book, you will: Unhook from performative, misfit leadership models that ...

Frannie McCabe, police chief of Crane’s View, New York discovers a dead three-legged dog in the middle of the street. When he decides to bury it, strange things begin to happen. The dog inexplicably reappears, first in his office and then alive, kicking off a series of bizarre events that make McCabe question both his sanity and reality.

Ooit vroegen drie zusjes tijdens een boottocht om een verhaal. De verteller schreef het op voor Alice, de jongste zus. In november 1865 publiceerde hij het als Alice in Wonderlanden in 1871 verscheen een zo mogelijk nog 'vreemderder' vervolg. Alice' avonturen zijn hoogtepunten in de fantastische literatuur. Na talloze Nederlandstalige edities zag Nicolaas Matsiers nieuwe Alice-vertaling in 1989 het licht bij Boekerij-imprint Van Goor, met fraaie kleurenillustraties van Anthony Browne. In 1994 volgde een omnibus, verlucht door John Tenniel, dé Alice-illustrator.

Newly arrived from Texas, illustrator Tara Henning is enthralled with the beautiful Irish countryside. Before she can put a pencil to her sketchpad, she must represent the American side of the family at a funeral and then fulfill an embarrassing family obligation. Horse breeder Keefe McMurray is intrigued by the American stranger, a blond beauty who stirs something inside him. He stays close by her side, guiding her through the country funeral and wake.

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, also known as Alice through the Looking-Glass is a novel by Lewis Carroll and the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865). Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world she can see beyond it.

This classic nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll introduces 10 characters setting sail for the hunt of the elusive creature called the Snark. Alluding to several themes already presented in Through the Looking Glass, Carroll brilliantly builds fantastical typology on an existential foundation. The crew members hunt for the Snark like we hunt for happiness; with great passion and conviction but also some level of uncertainty regarding its actual meaning or even existence.

"Alisa v Zazerkal'e" - detskaja kniga anglijskogo matematika i pisatelja L'juisa Kjerrolla, napisannaja v 1871 godu kak prodolzhenie knigi "Alisa v Strane chudes". Devochka Alisa proshla skvoz' zerkalo i okazalas' v Zazerkal'e, gde mir predstavljaet soboj bol'shuju shahmatnuju dosku. Iz zazerkal'noj komnaty Alisa popadaet v zazerkal'nyj sad govorjashhih cvetov, gde vstrechaet Chjornuju Korolevu i stanovitsja Beloj Peshkoj....

Who would you call to help cover up a murder? In this explosive, emotionally charged debut novel, Natasha Taylor shoots her adulterous husband and sets a domino effect of disastrous events in motion. Suspicion lurks at every turn, and no one can be trusted. Just how far will a betrayed wife, a vengeful brother, and a conniving attorney go?

After wandering off from an afternoon lesson, a young girl falls into a fantastical world of tea parties, croquet games, and the most absurd trial imaginable.

There's nothing quite like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Described by The Times on its first publication in 1865 as ‘an excellent piece of nonsense', this inspired tale of a young girl's adventures in a strange and magical world has gone on to become one of the most popular books ever written, translated into over 125 languages and said to be the most frequently quoted book after the Bible, the Koran, and Shakespeare.

Sorcha had thrown me out of the family home - this time apparently for good. And yet that was the least of my worries. My old dear was in prison, accused of murdering her second husband. My sons were showing an unhealthy interest in - someone call social services - soccer! And my daughter wanted everyone to call her Eddie. On top of all that, a blond wig discovered in a dusty attic had given my old man delusions of power. Suddenly, he was running for election, promising to tear up the bailout deal and take Ireland out of Europe.

I was a rugby player with a great future behind me. A 35-year-old father of five with an expanding waistline who was trying to survive the bloody battlefield we call life. My son was locked in a violent turf war with a rival Love/Hate tour operator, my daughter was in love with a boy who looked like Justin Bieber and my old dear was about to walk up the aisle with a 92-year-old billionaire who thought it was still 1936.

Esta versión de Alicia en el país de las maravillas es la más barata que también tiene audio de calidad superior. Nosotros editamos el audio para su placer. Usamos procesos de la computadora y trabajo manual para crear una experiencia buena de volumen y calidad sin ruidos malos. ¡Es nuestro distinto placer presentarle nuestra versión de Alicia en el país de las maravillas por Lewis Carroll, narrado por Vanesa Amezquita!

On an ordinary summer afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a rabbit with a pocket watch, joins a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and plays croquet with the Queen! Lost in this fantasy land, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute...

Will you follow Alice down the rabbit hole? She shrinks, she grows, and she gets into all sorts of mischief in Wonderland. After eating a peculiar cake, Alice's adventures have just begun. She meets many interesting characters along the way, including the ever-late White Rabbit, the mellow Caterpillar, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. Will Alice make it out of Wonderland, head still intact?

Le best-seller du New York Times qui a encouragé des millions de gens à réaliser leurs objectifs ! Nous vivons dans un monde numérique, à l'époque la plus connectée de tous les temps. Les vagues d'informations inondent quotidiennement votre cerveau, il vous arrive de vous sentir accablé par vos nombreuses obligations. Puis, vous commencez à utiliser des applications centrées sur la productivité personnelle. Mais au fil du temps, vous constatez que toutes ces nouvelles technologies ne vous rendent pas plus productif.

Alicia en el país de las maravillas es una novela de 1865 escrita por el autor inglés Charles Lutwidge Dodgson bajo el seudónimo de Lewis Carroll. Habla de una niña llamada Alice que cae a través de una madriguera de conejo en un mundo de fantasía poblado por peculiares criaturas antropomórficas.