L - Libros y biografía

From the author of A Splendid Exchange comes a remarkable history of media - from the alphabet to the internet - that examines how it has shaped human society over millennia. In Masters of the Word,...

Delve deeper into the world of Oz in this collection of books four through six in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale series.The fourth, fifth, and sixth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

Après « Souvenirs et Espérances », qui valut au cardinal Suenens le Grand Prix de la Francophonie, décerné par l’Académie française pour l’ensemble de son œuvre, voici « Les Imprévus de Dieu » qui y font...

Qu'est-ce que la conscience, comment influence-t'elle nos actions, comment la développer ? Qu'est-ce que le remord ? Avons-nous une âme ? Qu'est-ce que l'amour ?... et tant d'autres sujets abordés : publié...

Parce qu’il a inventé un carburateur à hydrogène liquide, adaptable sur les véhicules utilisant habituellement l’essence, Norbert Narcy, sympathique savant aussi maniaque que distrait, est en danger....

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

Mon papa adoré, j'ai l'impression de ne pas vivre à fond, comme si je me retenais, me bridais pour garder des forces pour plus tard. Je m'économise. Je suis spectatrice de la tranquillité de ma vie. J'attends...

Rouge, oui ! Un taureau comme personne n’en a jamais vu : une bête royale. Jusqu’à présent, il obéissait à Flo comme un chien. Mais voilà qu’il a défoncé sa barrière et il est parti sous la lune, comme...

Les êtres ressemblaient à des singes de cauchemar d’une taille phénoménale dont on aurait découpé la peau à coups de serpe ou de rasoir pour laisser apparaître une chair rouge, sanguinolente et luisante...

Mason s’approcha le premier de la victime : il avait du cran pour ce genre de choses. Il souleva la couverture qui recouvrait le cadavre et examina avec sang-froid la masse informe de chair et de sang...

The 'Sage of Omaha', Warren Buffett, is well-known for his simple but invaluable principles regarding investing and finances, and countless businessmen and people looking to be smarter with their money...

'Truly a slice of magic and a work of imaginative genius.' StarburstA mind-bending mystery spanning continents and centuries for all fans of Neal Stephenson and David Mitchell.'A witty and weird tale...

Three young girls wander into an enchanted forest at meet a fairy woman, who is bored with her perfect, immortal life. She convinces them to turn her into a human and decides to become a prince because...

Rompant avec le côté éthéré de la Vierge telle qu'elle est souvent présentée dans la catéchèse catholique, le père Bruckberger propose une vision originale de la mère de Jésus dont il fait l'exemplaire...

Au moment où elle va rencontrer Jésus, Marie-Madeleine est dans tout l'éclat de sa jeunesse, dans toute la gloire de sa beauté. Elle vit sans frein, à bride abattue, elle est libre. Elle est hors-la-loi...

"True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid..." Dorothy is in a bit of a pickle. Her house has been swept away in a vicious tornado with just herself and her dog inside, and when she walks out...

Good news for those who found themselves missing the original heroine of Oz in the second book because in 'Ozma of Oz' (1907), Dorothy is back! Traveling to Australia with her uncle, Dorothy is once again...

"Roads," observed the shaggy man, "don't go anywhere. They stay in one place, so folks can walk on them." A shaggy-looking man, imaginatively called Shaggy Man, asks Dorothy for directions to Butterfield,...

Whatever happened in the lands of Oz after Dorothy left? In this sequel to the 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', we meet a young boy named Tip, who, unlike Dorothy, has grown up in this magical place. He...

"There is no doubt they intend to kill us as dead as possible in a short time," said the Wizard."As dead as poss'ble would be pretty dead, wouldn't it?" asked Dorothy." During an earthquake in California...

Maximize your vegetable output! Increase your self-sufficiency! And be kind to the ecosystem! Brett L Markham, author of Mimi Farming: Self Suffering on 1/4 Acre, is here to help you get started in his...

Originally published over 115 years ago, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has captivated readers of all ages with its remarkable narrative and lovable characters. Although incredibly popular after initial publication,...

Windfall is the boldest profile of the world’s energy resources since Daniel Yergin’s The Quest, asserting that the new energy abundance—due to oil and gas resources once deemed too expensive—is transforming...

In The ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting: Featuring the Twelve Casts You Need to Know, John Field, tournament caster and FFI Master Casting Instructor, teaches and explains the fundamentals of fly...

Gold IPPY Award winner for Book of the Year, medicine category. When you need answers to your questions about anything related to autism, including early diagnosis, therapies, the buzz about vaccinations,...

Carol really loves Christmas. The decorating and shopping, the Christmas sweaters and music—she wishes it all could be a year-round event. The only downside to the holiday is that she lives in Florida...

Bestselling author Brenda L. Thomas spins a sexy and scandalous tale about a newly engaged woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after a New Year’s Eve shooting.New Year’s Eve is the one night of...

In The Four Sacred Gifts, visionary international business consultant Anita Sanchez, PhD, reveals the timely prophecy entrusted to her by a global collective of indigenous elders—four guiding gifts that...

We all want the peace of mind that comes with making our own baby purées and food—but who has the time? The 400+ recipes in the Organic Baby Recipes Collection make preparing your own baby food a breeze!Inside,...