Showing results by author "Maurice" in All Categories

It seems everyone wants the SWEET life until things get STICKY. Ex-high school basketball star turned drug trafficker, Bernard "Bubby" Statford by chance reunites with his childhood friend, Brandon who he learns is a camera man for a local sports network. Bubby recruits Brandon to do some freelance videography for his all male r&b group. Highly impressed by Brandon's work, Bubby's main chick, Martina seduces him into directing a low budget movie for her. During the filming, Brandon secretly gets stung by her stinger and concocts a devious plot to escape the friend zone. Knowing Bubby is ...

Esta obra aparece reeditada después de muchos años en un terreno tan difícil como la realidad colombiana que vivimos. Es una invitación a volver a las raíces de la naturaleza y a la concordia que tanto necesita nuestro país...

Another action-packed mystery by Maurice LeBlanc! This story has to do with the final Will of a man named Mornington, who, in the year 1900, left behind the sum of $400 million francs. Of that, three-fourths went to his adopted country - which left $100 million francs to be distributed to his heirs. The executor of the estate was Mornington's friend, Don Luis Perenna (AKA Arsene Lupin). The problem, however, was that no one knew where (or even who) some of the heirs were. If no heirs were to be found within 3 months, the entire $100 million francs would go to Perenna.

El señor Dugrival, tenía la mala costumbre, que a su mujer desagradaba enormemente, de llevar grandes cantidades de dinero encima, cuando iban a apostar en las carreras de caballos. Un elegante caballero se acercó a él un día, mientras esperaba para apostar y le dijo: -Discúlpeme, pero creo que esto es suyo.Y le entregó un reloj con una cadena de oro.

Witness as Arsène Lupin boldly makes a name for himself as a gentleman-thief in “Madame Imbert’s Safe” and “The Queen’s Necklace”. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin”, passengers onboard a transatlantic steamer fear for their valuables when the captain announces that Arsène Lupin has snuck onto the ship...and he could be disguised as anyone. Just when it seems like there is no match for him, Lupin goes head-to-head with the famous English detectives Sherlock Holmes and Herlock Sholmes.

Dive into a captivating collection of twenty-seven sermons that explore the lives of the Old Testament kings, from Saul to Zedekiah, and the prophets who guided them, from Samuel to Ezekiel. This chronological journey through biblical events offers valuable insights and is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this pivotal portion of the Bible. - Summary by Devorah Allen

The Essential Classics: Volume 2 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Adjoa Andoh, Rupert Degas, Kobna Holdbrook Smith, Leighton Pugh, and Jonathan Keeble. Spanning the Atlantic, this collection includes stories of vampiric horror in Dracula, Orwell's modern masterpiece, Animal Farm, as well as Emily Brontë's timeless tale of love on the moors, Wutheirng Heights, and more.

Le "blason" est un type de poème à la mode du XVIème siècle, comme un surgeon tardif du "dit" médiéval, et suiteà l'épigramme du "Beau tétin" de Clément Marot, publié en 1535. Son orginalité repose sur un parti-pris thématique de description célébrant une partie du corps féminin (ou a contrario la dénigrant, c'est alors un "contre-blason"). Contenu : Blason du sourcil, Le regard, La joue, La bouche, Les baisers, Les dents, La main, L'embrasement, Le beau tétin, Le ventre, Le puys, Blason d'une demoiselle ainsi nommée, Le cul, La cuisse, Le corps, L'ongle.

In “Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward!”, it has been a fortnight since the baroness Repstein disappeared from Paris, taking with her a fortune in jewels stolen from her husband. French detectives have chased her all over Europe, following the trail of gemstones like so many precious breadcrumbs, but she has eluded their efforts. When Arsène Lupin finds her, she will not escape so easily. Also featuring “The Wedding-Ring”, “The Sign of the Shadow”, “The Infernal Trap”, “The Red Silk Scarf”, “Shadowed by Death”, “Lupin’s Marriage”, and more.

Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (French: Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur) is the first collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc recounting the adventures of Arsène Lupin, released on 10 June 1907. It contains the first nine stories depicting the character, first published in the French magazine Je sais tout, the first one being on 15 July 1905.

Asertividad significa autoafirmarse, es decir, afirmar la posición de uno sin transgredir agresivamente los derechos de otro, o, en su defecto, sin ser sumisos y permitir que otros pisoteen nuestra posición o nuestros derechos. En definitiva, se trata de respetarnos a nosotros mismos y, de igual forma, respetar a los demás. En este sentido, la asertividad está directamente relacionada con la autoestima. El presente libro te instruirá paso a paso para que logres ser más asertivo en tus relaciones con los demás. Si aún te sientes un poco perdido acerca de cómo impactará en tu vida ...

"Les Dents du Tigre" relate le combat poignant d'Arsène Lupin, en tant que Don Luis Perenna, contre un ennemi sournois et manipulateur qui n'agit que par procuration en captivant ses victimes afin de s'attribuer un héritage de 200 millions.

Dieses Hörbuch versammelt sechs raffinierte Erzählungen des legendären Gentleman-Gauners Arsène Lupin aus der Feder von Maurice Leblanc. Zwischen spektakulären Diebstählen, skandalösen Zwischenfällen und überraschenden Manövern zeigt Lupin einmal mehr seine Meisterschaft in Kombinationsgabe, Täuschung, Verkleidung und psychologischer Spitzfindigkeit. Seine charmante und stets spöttische Seite haben ihn zu einer der beliebtesten Figuren der Kriminalliteratur werden lassen. Ein besonderes Glanzstück ist das Duell mit Sherlock Holmes: Logik trifft auf elegante Maskerade.

-Lupin, mira esta vieja fotografía -le dije pasándole a mi amigo una vieja fotografía que había comprado en una tienda al lado del Sena. Lupin la examinó durante unos segundos y concluyó: -La foto es de muy mala calidad, pero el tema es agradable: el rincón del antiguo patio rodeado de columnas griegas, con el reloj de sol y el estanque de peces. Con esos bancos de piedra donde parece que el tiempo se hubiera detenido. Me gusta, pero, ¿qué es lo que tiene de especial?

The year was 1832, a cholera pandemic raged, and the French royal family was in exile, driven out by yet another revolution. From a drafty Scottish castle, the duchesse de Berry - the mother of the 11-year-old heir to the throne - hatched a plot to restore the Bourbon dynasty. For months, she commanded a guerilla army and evaded capture by disguising herself as a man. But soon she was betrayed by her trusted advisor, Simon Deutz, the son of France's Chief Rabbi.  

Dive into the captivating realm of culinary herbs with this all-encompassing guide! Uncover vital insights on how to grow, harvest, and cure various herbs, while exploring their significant roles in cooking, healing, and more. Whether youre a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this resource offers practical tips and fascinating applications to enhance your culinary adventures and wellness. - Summary by Crystalarmeta

El cuerpo del millonario Kesselbach es encontrado sin vida y solo hay un sospechoso: Arsène Lupin. Una tarjeta de presentación es la prueba que lo incrimina, pero hay alguien que cree en la inocencia del ladrón, el jefe de policía Lenormand, quien dirige sus pesquisas hacia una banda liderada por el asesino del estilete y su cómplice, el mayor Parbury.

Experto en artes marciales, derecho, medicina además de prestidigitador, sus armas más mortíferas, sin embargo, son su ingenio y audacia. Como un Robin Hood de la Belle Époque, es el paladín de los pobres e indefensos...

The fictional gentleman thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered. It is learned that famous thief Arsène Lupin has made it aboard a ship bound for America. The ship's guests, led by Bernard d'Andrèzy, try to weed out the thief with the information they have on him. Anyone among the elegant crew could be the criminal, and a woman's necklace just went missing from her own neck.

A noted ornithologist’s outstanding field recordings of songs and calls, this audiobook covers 60 birds with several recordings for each.

In this suspenseful continuation, Kyle and Shannon’s journey takes an unexpected turn as their paths cross once more with Marcus in Detroit. Haunted by the trauma they thought they’d left behind, they travel to Detroit on a family getaway, only to sense eerie, familiar signs that Marcus may still be alive. As strange incidents start happening around them, it becomes clear that Marcus, who has survived and resurfaced, is on a vengeful mission. Detroit’s bars and extended stay serve as the backdrop for a tense game of cat and mouse, where Kyle and Shannon find themselves entangled in ...