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A collection of BBC radio documentaries celebrating the lunar landings and their legacy. On July 20th 1969, for the first time in history, man walked on the moon. Over 50 years later, this 'giant leap for mankind' still captures our imagination, and in this four-part collection, we bring together some of the most fascinating and insightful BBC documentaries about our ever-changing relationship with our only natural satellite. 

The complete method. 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, the 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening.

The power of visualization is the most sought-after skill in meditation and relaxation techniques. It is key to a successful life, as a clear visualization of your goals boosts the possibility of attaining them in a quick and easy way; it enhances your active imagination, for a more colorful inner life and vastly enhanced memorization skills. It is also the most effective relaxation tool to relieve yourself of stress and anxiety and avoid the toll they can take on your health. This series of guided visualization exercises will lead you through imaginary journeys full of depth and colors.

Cinderella - 灰姑娘: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

The 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.

Guides to understanding women for men are all very well known, but men are not the simplest of animals and also strive to be understood behind their appearance of machist bravado. These 100 quotes, often humorous, always striking, aim at disbanding the male masquerade, help you understand at last this enigmatic bunch, and sprinkle your conversation with witticism, once you have decided what you would like to do of them.

The 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list.

Young children live in an information-packed environment, and have yet to master their emotions and resist stress. Relaxation and simple meditation techniques have been proven to help them manage pressure, increase focus and concentrate. These simple relaxation exercises will introduce them to breathing techniques and mindfulness; these are the same self-calming techniques adults can learn but presented in a soothing format appealing to children. Regular practice will improve their concentration skills, help them build self-esteem and fall asleep quickly and peacefully: a great help for everyday living at home and in the classroom.

Schopenhauer: here's when great philosophy can be somber, pessimistic, even brutal, and still resonate with a sarcastic laugh. He was among the first to contend that the universe is essentially not a rational place; in his most famous work, "The World as Will and Representation", he argues that the individuals of a species do not have as much free will as is ordinarily thought, as the only will that matters is that of the species, which is to reproduce and carry on. Schopenhauer is very well-known for his radical stance on women, aesthetics, and rhetoric.

Sir Winston Churchill was a British statesman, orator and author who as prime minister rallied the British people during World War II and led Britain to an allied victory. Churchill's "bulldog" spirit seemed to summarize the mood of the British people even during the bad times, such as Dunkirk, and the inspirational victories, such as the Battle of Britain. His was a brilliant mind, full of wit and intelligence; his oratory brilliance and his admirable style led him to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953.

Baruch Spinoza has been called the Prince of Philosophers; Hegel said of him that the alternative was: either Spinoza, or no philosophy at all. By laying the groundwork for the 18th-century Enlightenment and modern biblical criticism, including modern conceptions of the self and the universe, he came to be considered one of the great rationalists of 17th-century philosophy: he had the courage to criticize the traditionalism of religion, to offer a conception of God that would be logic instead of rigidly defined by a shallow dogma.

The 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.

We have selected for you 100 great quotes of Lao Tzu perfect for meditation. Lao Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is known as the reputed author of the "Tao Te Ching" and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. A central figure in Chinese culture, Lao Tzu is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people. Some of his great quotes are: "When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality". "Without Darkness, there can be no Light".

Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.

Eine junge Frau, verloren in einer fremden Welt. Ein dunkler Kriegerfürst, der auf Rache sinnt. Ein magischer Stein, der beider Schicksal verbindet. Magisch. Romantisch. Mitreißend. Magie gibt es nicht. Davon ist Jenna, eine junge Frau aus Salisbury in England überzeugt - bis sie als Opfer eines alten Zwists zwischen zwei Magiern in eine ihr fremde, mittelalterliche Welt geworfen wird, in der es nicht nur Magie, sondern auch wilde Krieger, Drachen und andere wunderliche Kreaturen gibt.

Als ich auf einer Veranstaltung der hiesigen Eishockeymannschaft beinahe über den Haufen gerannt werde, fängt mich der neue Captain auf. Er ist nicht nur ein Hüne von Mann, sondern auch Single Dad. Und vor allem geht er mir seitdem nicht mehr aus dem Kopf. Mason Turner ist neu in der Stadt. Als alleinerziehender Vater und mit seinen Aufgaben bei den Philadelphia Pucks hat er alle Hände voll zu tun. Mir geht es ähnlich, schließlich will ich neben meinem Café auch noch einen Catering-Service aufbauen.

Seattle... kurz vor Weihnachten. Andie. Als mein Chef mich aufgrund eines einzigen Posts auf Instagram wegen Rufmord verklagen will, halte ich dagegen. Denn all den chauvinistischen Männern da draußen muss endlich das Handwerk gelegt werden! Auch wenn ich in Wirklichkeit keine Ahnung habe, wie ich tatsächlich gegen seine Macht gewinnen kann. Und auch wenn sein Anwalt mehr in mir auslöst als Rachegefühle. Doch ich darf mich nicht um den Finger wickeln lassen. Nicht von diesen sanften grünen Augen und nicht von den süßen Versprechen, die mir seine Lippen zuflüstern.

Durchgelegene Betten, zugige Zimmer, eine abtrünnige beste Freundin und ein gewaltiges Geheimnis. Hat da die Liebe eine Chance? Stella hatte nicht vor, jemals wieder einen Fuß auf europäischen Boden zu setzen. Doch da ihre beste Freundin Ronja heiratet, reist sie vom tropischen Bali ins irische Kinelly. Doch in Irland geht von Anfang schief, was nur schiefgehen kann. So wird sie gleich nach Ankunft unter dubiosen Umständen aus dem Luxushotel ausquartiert und landet ausgerechnet in Kearons heruntergekommenem Bed and Breakfast.

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time. The end goal is to get a sufficient level in one language to be able to hold simple conversations, to be able to understand simple exchanges, deal with with everyday life and start exploring the new culture that opens up to you.