Sardanapale, le « favori » :Étienne Derang et Gérard Villeton, deux jeunes passionnés d’automobiles, ont mis au point un carburateur révolutionnaire permettant aux véhicules d’aller plus vite, plus longtemps et en consommant moins d’essence.Pour faire la preuve de l’efficacité de leur invention, ils ont engagé une voiture de course équipée de la fameuse pièce mécanique, au « Trophée des Douze Heures », durant lequel elle sera confrontée aux bolides des meil...

Le gardien de but de « L'Étoile Verte » :Pierre Duroc, gardien de but de « L’Étoile Verte » maintes fois sélectionné dans l’équipe de France de football, semble préoccupé à l’entraînement.L’homme est exceptionnellement taciturne, ce qui inquiète son entraîneur qui compte sur lui pour un match capital programmé.Aussi, quand le lendemain, le portier est absent à la préparation, son coach vient aux nouvelles et apprend que son meilleur joueur ...

Un meurtre aux Six Jours :Gaston Lussac, journaliste à la rubrique sportive de l’Étoile, est chargé par son boss d’accompagner James Raeburn, un collègue anglais, pour assister à l’épreuve cycliste des Six Jours au « Vel d’Hiv ».Dans l’enceinte, les deux hommes vont rencontrer le champion australien Ben Riggins dans sa cabine de repos.Après une courte conversation, au moment où les reporters quittent le sportif, son soigneur confie un courrier impor...

This book is the outcome of an idea, and the idea is very simple. It is that the best way to understand the dramatic transformation any idea can bring and to successfully bring ideas across, is to think of them as profound insights and moments of clarity often disguised as wit, captured in one single Quote.Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread faster when they carry your message in a single line or paragraph: a Quote.To feel the impact a Quote can have, here ...

Gabby believes in true love. But Cupid and her best friend could use a little convincing…I just stumbled into Cupid at a truck stop. Literally. And he’s hot. He could also use a pair of pants.But when he checks his magical matchmaking list, neither my name nor my best friend Lamonte’s appears on it.I think we should be.We share an apartment and do everything together. Platonically. Painfully so, since my very real feelings for him a...

According to Pope Benedict XVI, "the liturgical year is a great voyage of faith on which the Church sets us out." The feast days in the Church's liturgical calendar follow the major events of Jesus' life as recounted in the Gospels. This cycle gives a rhythm to the life of the Church and helps Christians better understand the divine mystery. Especially in our secularized society, liturgical practices guide and deepen our path, centering our focus on Christ and teaching us how to live.

This fun, spirited, and visually rich cookbook from the beloved Zingerman's Bakehouse contains a full gamut of recipes to mark life events, seasonal holidays, and celebrations, from birthdays and weddings to tailgating, Passover, Mardi Gras, Pi Day, and more!The first Zingerman's Bakehouse cookbook was lauded by bakers of all levels for its carefully selected recipes that yield delicious results. Zingerman's Celebrate Every Day brings that same depth of kn...

Here Houston takes us on a whirlwind tour of the authentic American myth of the Wizard of Oz. She answers the question of what it means to have a brain, a heart, and to act with courage. Using the characters of the scarecrow, tin man, lion, and Dorothy, Houston inspires us to follow our deep yearning in order to develop and contribute to a better world with our full human capacities. She’s the author of The Wizard of Us: Transformational Lessons From Oz.

Can a guy fall for a girl for a lifetime when he’s only sixteen? Bill Landeau never forgot Paige Overton. Even as a summer camp crush, she’d become the gold standard. He’d never met a woman who could compete with Paige.Twelve years later, chance brings them together. Bill doesn’t recognize the girl who’d captured his heart so long ago. Could she still be the one he can’t forget?Taken aback, Paige Overton recognizes her old boyfriend. Though she’s engaged to another man, Bil...

In "With Americans of Past and Present Days," Jean Jules Jusserand presents a captivating exploration of American society through a collection of essays that blend historical analysis with vivid storytelling. Written in the early 20th century, Jusserand's literary style is marked by eloquent prose and a deep appreciation for the nuances of American culture, reflecting both admiration and critique. The work situates itself within a broader literary context of expatriate writing, illustratin...

April 6, 1944. A detachment of German soldiers arrive in a rural French town, hunting down resistance fighters, many of whom are hiding in the region. More than sixty years later, the villagers clearly remember the day when four peasants from a nearby village were taken hostage and shot as an example to others. But do they remember the whole story? Jean-Marie Borzeix sets out to investigate the events of Holy Thursday 1944, and to reveal the hidden truths of that fateful day. He uncovers t...

The universally recognized Saint of Charity Vincent de Paul lived a rich and complex life. Intensely devoted to Jesus especially Jesus suffering in the poor Vincents way of reading the gospel has special resonance for today. Throughout his long life he managed to bring together both prayer and action. Although some mystery shrouds his younger years he conducted his priestly life in full view through great activities that continue today. His two religious families (the Congregation of the M...