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Around the World in 80 Days is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. A classic adventure story about the incredible journey of the gentleman Phileas Fogg and his servant-companion Passepartout. Phileas Fogg, who was a member of a respectable London club, had a bet with one of its members. The essence of the bet was to cross the globe in 80 days, that is, to start and end the journey in London at a certain time. Phileas Fogg made accurate calculations and was sure that traveling around the world in 80 days is a reality.

Step beyond the stars and into the boundless imagination of the genre’s greatest visionaries with The Masters of Science Fiction Short Stories—a powerful collection of timeless tales from the pioneers who shaped modern science fiction.

Cinq prisonniers de guerre fuient l'Amérique en ballon et atterrissent sur une île du Pacifique. Ils vont devoir s'organiser en milieu inconnu. L'équipe se compose d'un ingénieur et son domestique, d'un reporter de guerre, un marin, un adolescent et Top, le chien. Étrangement nos aventuriers découvrent une caisse remplie d'un nécessaire de survie (armes, munitions, outils...) qui va les aider à s'installer.

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I membri del Gun Club, un circolo americano di artiglieri, fanno sapere di aver realizzato un cannone in grado di sparare un grosso proiettile in grado di arrivare alla Luna. Gli scettici, com’è naturale, non mancano; tuttavia, di fronte a una moltitudine di curiosi giunti in Florida da tutto il mondo, il proiettile viene lanciato nello spazio. All'interno di quella specie di prototipo di razzo, ci sono tre passeggeri molto coraggiosi, Barbicane, l'inventore del proiettile, assieme ai compagni Ardan e Nicholl.

If you’d like not just to be able to sell but to fall in love with sales, this book is for you. Live It, Love It, Sell It is for anyone interested in doing sales in a human, non-sleazy, non-pushy way, whether you’re male or female, working for yourself or working for an organization. Dragons’ Den winner Jules White brings you the benefit of her experience and knowledge gained from over 30 years of selling to debunk myths about sales being all about formulas or pushiness and explains how everyone has the power to sell using their natural ability.

L'"Histoire de France" de Jules Michelet est un monument. Littéraire, d'abord, par le style envolé de ce digne héritier de Dumas et par sa puissance d'évocation : Michelet s'était donné pour mission de ressuciter le passé, de faire revivre personnages et coups d'éclat qui ont construit l'identité de la France pour mettre en évidence ce qui fait l'âme d'une nation.

The American War is ended, and the intrepid artillerists of the Baltimore Gun Club have nothing left to do. So why not build a giant cannon and shoot three men to the moon?

In this gripping account of one of the most important steps in the history of American desegregation, Jules Tygiel tells the story of Jackie Robinson's crossing of baseball's color line. Examining the social and historical context of Robinson's introduction into white organized baseball, both on and off the field, Tygiel also tells the often neglected stories of other African-American players - such as Satchel Paige, Roy Campanella, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron - who helped transform our national pastime into an integrated game.

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A Wager Against Time: Can an English Gentleman Circle the Globe in 80 Days? Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and punctual gentleman of unshakeable composure, lives by routine and precision. When a casual conversation at his club turns to debate about modern travel, Fogg makes an extraordinary wager: he will circumnavigate the entire globe in just eighty days or lose his fortune. With only his bewildered French valet Passepartout in tow, Fogg embarks on a breathless race against the clock.

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was the first author to popularize the literary genre of science fiction. Written in 1898 and part of the author's famous series Voyages Extraordinaires, The Mighty Orinoco tells the story of a young man's search for his father along the then-uncharted Orinoco River of Venezuela.

Pragmatic gambler Phileas Fogg has made a gentlemanly wager to the members of his exclusive club: that he can circle the world in just eighty days, right down to the minute. Fetching his newly appointed French valet, Fogg embarks on a fabulous journey across land and sea - by steamer, rail, and elephant - to win the bet of a lifetime.

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is a classic novel filled with wonder and adventure. The story begins when London native Phileas Fogg attempts to win a wager by attempting to travel around the world in 80 days. Fogg accompanied by his newly hired valet, Jean Passepartout, sets off on his adventure on October 2, 1872.

In Jules Verne's classic tale Professor Von Hardwigg and his nephew Harry discover the entrance to an ancient volcanic tunnel in Iceland. They choose to explore it for the mysteries it may hold, the Professor for scientific knowledge, and Harry to prove his bravery to a beautiful girl. It is a dangerous journey that may destroy them both. As they travel deep into the caverns they encounter a subterranean world that pre-existed man. It is an adventure as fascinating and strange as any explorer ever recorded. Finally, with their equipment lost and food running low they must face the consequences of a vital choice.

On est deux. On fait des jeux. Et on découvre la liste des choses à faire avant de mourir de nos invité.e.s.Parce qu'en vrai on est souvent trois. Si on compte l'invité.e.Et pas que nous deux.Même si parfois on est que tous les deux.Sans invité.e.Jules + Harold = 2 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In 1886, Professor Pierre Aronnax undertakes a United States government expedition in the Atlantic Ocean, plunging him into a watery world of breathtaking excitement and danger. When Professor Aronnax sets out to find and kill the sea monster that has been wrecking ships, he expects to remain on top of the briny main. But his new acquaintance, Captain Nemo, has other ideas. Soon the professor is witnessing a fantastic undersea life never before dreamt of—and dodging relentless pursuers.

Jule's Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth is a science fiction classic. Volcanic tubes bring intrepid travelers toward the center of the Earth, where they encounter many adventures, including prehistoric animals.

Ein wichtiges Telegramm muss von Moskau nach Sibirien - und überbringen soll es der junge Offizier Michael Strogoff. Er soll den Bruder des Zaren vor dem Verräter Iwan Ogareff warnen. Getarnt als Tuchhändler begibt sich Strogoff auf eine lange und gefährliche Reise, die ihn in die Weiten des russischen Zarenreichs führt. Wenn es nach dem Vater von Jules Verne gegangen wäre, hätte es diesen Roman von 1876 nie gegeben. Doch statt die väterliche Anwaltskanzlei zu übernehmen, wurde Jules Verne lieber Schriftsteller.