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Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea: They were going to organize the world’s information. From that one deceptively simple goal, they created one of the most influential and innovative companies in the world. The word google has even entered our vocabulary as a verb. Now, find out the true history of Google - from its humble beginnings as a thesis project made out of “borrowed” hardware and discount toys through its revolution of the world’s relationship with technology to a glimpse of where they might take us next.

Hanson, the ultimate pop trio clearly show how and why they shot to stardom. In this exciting audiobiog the band tell all about their life on the road, education, their family, and how they manage to keep their friendships as well as the private moments of family life.

Imagination: A Very Short Introduction explores imagination as a cognitive power and an essential dimension of human flourishing, demonstrating how imagination plays multiple roles in human cognition and shapes humanity in profound ways. Examining philosophical, evolutionary, and literary perspectives on imagination, the author shows how this facility, while potentially distorting, both frees us from immediate reality and enriches our sense of it, making possible our experience of a meaningful world.

This lively and accessible introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the listener into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. It looks at Plato as a thinker grappling with philosophical problems in a variety of ways, rather than a philosopher with a fully worked-out system. It includes a brief account of Plato's life and the various interpretations that have been drawn from the sparse remains of information.

Robert FitzStephan has served Edward Longshanks loyally since the age of twelve. Now he is riding with his king to once and for all bring Wales under English control. Eleanor d’Outremer—Noor to family—lost her Castilian mother as a child and is left entirely alone when her father and brother are killed. When ordered to wed the unknown Robert FitzStephan, she has no choice but to comply. Two strangers in a marriage bed is not easy. Things are further complicated by Noor’s blood-ties to the Welsh princes and by covetous Edith who has warmed Robert’s bed for years.

Paddington and the Browns leave Windsor Gardens to embark on an epic adventure to visit Aunt Lucy at The Home for Retired Bears. There, they find a mystery that sends them on a hilarious and thrilling journey along the Amazon, through the jungle and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

At nearly 31-years-old, Pittsburgh Griffins captain Elias Karlsson’s hockey years are numbered. Everything is changing around him, including his 11-year friendship with Nikolai Sidorov. Elias would give anything for Nisha to be a permanent part of his life, but their once bedrock-strong bond has broken into a million pieces, and Elias doesn’t know why. More than anything, Elias wants his friend back, but if that isn’t an option, maybe it’s time for him to look outside of hockey for someone to be there with him when hockey isn’t an option anymore.

In this infectious rhyming book, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back. But just in time, Mama returns to set things right. Children will relate to Baby Llama's need for comfort, as much as parents will appreciate Mama Llama's reassuring message.

A ventitrè anni, Oriah Pera ha sempre vissuto a metà. Tra visite mediche, una diagnosi che le pesa addosso come un destino già scritto e una madre iperprotettiva, ha smesso da tempo di sognare un futuro tutto suo. Lontana da casa, dalla routine e dalle solite aspettative, Oriah incontra Julián, un ragazzo che sa essere allo stesso tempo irresistibile e insopportabile. Lui ha occhi che sanno vedere oltre le apparenze, mani che sanno accarezzare anche le ferite più profonde, e un passato che si intreccia sorprendentemente a quello di lei.

Misery Lark, Tochter eines mächtigen Vampirfürsten, war schon immer eine Außenseiterin. Mit ihren Reißzähnen weiß sie nichts anzufangen und führt ein anonymes Dasein unter den Menschen. Ausgerechnet sie soll sich nun für eine mehr als brisante Bündnisehe mit einem der Werwölfe, den ewigen Todfeinden der Vampire, zur Verfügung stellen.

Lexi ist seit sieben Jahren in einer Beziehung mit Will – und wartet noch immer darauf, dass er endlich um ihre Hand anhält und Ihr einen Heiratsantrag macht. Dummerweise ist er aber praktisch schon mit seinem Lieblings-Fußballverein verheiratet. So muss sich Lexi damit trösten, dass seine Sportbegeisterung ihr immerhin genügend Zeit für ihre eigenen Hobbys lässt. Doch dann findet Lexi heraus, dass Will sie belogen hat, um sie nicht zur Hochzeit ihrer besten Freundin begleiten zu müssen: Statt, wie behauptet, krank im Bett zu liegen, war er nämlich bei einem Fußballspiel.

Anna Kendrick's autobiographical collection of essays amusingly recounts memorable moments throughout her life, from her middle-class upbringing in New England to the blockbuster movies that have made her one of Hollywood's most popular actresses today. Expanding upon the witty and ironic dispatches for which she is known, Anna Kendrick's essays offer her one-of-a-kind commentary on the absurdities she's experienced on her way to and from the heart of pop culture.

Conventional trauma treatments (talk therapy and medication) simply don't work for many trauma survivors, and now we know why. Researchers have identified the core symptom that drives most other symptoms—neurological dysregulation. It's an injury to your nervous system triggered by abuse and neglect in childhood, and it can profoundly impact your physical health, damage your ability to learn and focus, and hold you back from forming caring relationships. The good news is that healing is possible, and in Re-Regulated, author Anna Runkle (aka the Crappy Childhood Fairy) shows you how.

Drei Jahre nach den Ereignissen von Star Wars Episode 1—Die dunkle Bedrohung finden sich Jedi-Ritter Obi-Wan Kenobi und sein Padawan Anakin Skywalker erneut in einem atemberaubenden galaktischen Abenteuer wieder.

Greek Mythology for Kids invites young listeners on an enchanting adventure through the magical world of ancient Greece. Written by Anna Thompson, this delightful book brings to life the legendary gods, brave heroes, and mystical creatures of Greek mythology in a way that's fun and accessible. Through engaging storytelling, children will explore timeless tales such as the mighty feats of Hercules, the wisdom of Athena, and the intriguing secrets of the Oracle of Delphi.

Rome, 1659. Months after the plague has ravaged Rome, men are still dying in unnatural numbers, and rumour has it that their corpses do not decay as they should. The Papal authorities commission prosecutor Stefano Bracchi to investigate, telling him he will need considerable mettle to reach the truth. To the west of the Tiber, Girolama and her female friends are at work, helping other women with childbirths and foretelling their futures. Elsewhere in the city, a young wife, Anna, must find a way to escape her abusive husband. But in a city made by men for men, there are no easy paths out.

Drake Williams was the up-and-coming young player on the Pittsburgh Lions, racking up points like a star. Now in his third season, his star has fallen and his scoring touch is gone. The puck hates his stick, and he’s more liability than asset. No other team in the major league wants him. When the Lions waive him, he’s sent to the Greensburg Otters—proof of how far he’s dropped. Greensburg feels like a million miles from Pittsburgh rather forty.

Nineteen favorites from Anna Dewdney's best-selling Llama Llama series, many narrated by the author herself, plus Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too.

Listen to some of the most beloved short stories from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings these timeless whodunit classics to life. This collection includes A Scandal in Bohemia, The Adventure of the Specklyed Band, The Red-headed League, Silver Blaze and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.

Sind wir nicht alle lieber zusammen als alleine, genau wie der kleine Tiger und der kleine Bär, der schnelle Hase, der Igel, der Reiseesel Mallorca, die Tante Gans, der Fuchs, der riesengraue Elefant, die Nachtigall, der Specht, der müde Maulwurf, der flinke Fisch und die Ameise, die keiner hört? Wenn wir bei unseren Freund*innen sind, macht nämlich alles noch viel mehr Spaß. Und wenn es gerade mal nicht so spaßig ist, sind Freund*innen für einen da, trösten, erzählen Geschichten oder essen Pilzpfanne.