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A stolen carriage, a shorn lock of hair, and a promise to escape to the West. Our freedom was a train ride away... until fate cut the line.I had it all planned out: escape Georgia's high society, find peace in the West with Leo, my soulmate. A life of love, far from the suffocating grip of my past. But when Leo's old bandit life collides with our future, our dreams derail amidst the whispers of crime and a cruel snip that robs more than just my hair."In...
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Eddie Griffin, a 23-year-old ex-con, is working to put his life back together. Late one evening he witnesses a local businessman committing a murder. His life is spared, but he will be killed if he talks to the police. Everything he has worked for falls apart as he becomes caught between rival criminal and legal organizations.
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Meet Train, a friendly diesel locomotive, as he enjoys a day pulling freight by the sea. But when an unexpected visitor pops up, an adventure begins when the unlikely duo become friends against all odds! Train Meets a New Friend features stories and artwork created by a kid, for kids. Along with two stories about the lovable characters "Train" and "Whale," readers will get a glimpse into the spunky personality of a 7-year old artist who is eager to...
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Train Doctor is the story of Roger Senior's career in the railway industry, from 1968 when the author joined British Railways, until his retirement from Great North Eastern Railway.The book takes you from the 1970s period, with its first generation Diesels, through to privatisation in 1994 and the electrified East Coast main line.This will be of interest to enthusiasts and modern railway historians, with its inside look at the railway industry during...
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The idea of training the mind to be happier is a topic of great interest in psychology and neuroscience. There are various techniques and practices that have been developed to help people improve their emotional well-being and increase their level of happiness.One of the most popular techniques is meditation, which consists of paying attention to the present experience with an attitude of acceptance and without judgment. Meditation has been linked...
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Leadership bei hoher Komplexität mit dem „train the eight®-Modell":
Die steigende Komplexität ist nicht nur Bedrohung, sondern auch wertvolle Ressource. Die agilen Ansätze und Methoden, die aktuell durch die Organisationswelt geistern, sind eine schnelle Antwort, aber nur ein Teil der Lösung. Deshalb sollten Sie sich als Führungskraft eine Frage stellen: Wie kann ich zu einem virtuosen Umgang mit den komplexen Herausforderungen in meinem...
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A suicidal woman steps in front of a commuter train, changing the lives of its passengers forever, in this psychological novel by the author of Ella's War.
When the day starts with tragedy... where will it lead?
Eight strangers start their day unaware of the events about to unfold, but they find themselves having to reassess who they are and what they want from life.
Emotional responses rise to the surface, including some of the choices they've...
13) The Train
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Paris, August 1944 - with the Allied army closing in on German commander and art fanatic Colonel Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield), he decides to steal a vast collection of rare French paintings and loads them onto a train bound for Berlin. But when a beloved French patriot is murdered while trying to sabotage Von Waldheim's scheme, Labiche (Burt Lancaster), a stalwart member of the Resistance, vows to stop the train at any cost. Screen icon Jeanne Moreau...
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The authors of Run Like a Mother share a comprehensive guide to race training for busy runners of all experience levels.
In Train Like a Mother, elite runners Dimitry McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea offer inspiration and practical advice on how to run a race-from training plan to finish line. Covering four race distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon), they discuss pre-and post-race nutrition; strength training; injury prevention (and rehab);...
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In the vast expanse of human experience, the metaphor of life as a train journey serves as a compelling lens through which we can explore the intricate tapestry of existence. Within these pages lies a profound exploration of seven key facets of this metaphor, each shedding light on the depth and complexity of our journey through time.As we embark on the exploration of "Journey of Reflection: Navigating Life's Tracks," the metaphorical train becomes...
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Before the night was over the whole town would be engulfed in flames. The flames would shoot up to the sky and they would light up the night. White Falls would be completely burned down. The bounty hunters would do their best to make sure that no one survived. The town would become nothing but a memory.
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A Train is Late This Christmas – a magical romantic comedy from CP Ward, author of Christmas at Snowflake Lodge and Autumn at the Willow River Guesthouse.
It's the weekend before Christmas, and thirty-five-year-old office nobody Julia Adams is heading home from Brentwell to spend the holidays with her family. Fresh from seeing her ex-boyfriend locked up after stealing and trashing her car, it doesn't matter that less desirable family are visiting...