Traductor C. T. Campion
Editorial: e-artnow
On the Edge of the Primeval Forest is an autobiography by Albert Schweitzer. It focuses on his later years, where he left his position as university professor, in order to go as a medical doctor to French Equatorial Africa.
Our best loved friends may not even be human but animals of the moggy and mutt variety. Many of us wax lyrical about our friends in the animal world no matter the distractions available in the real and rather more demanding world of partners, children, parents and friends. So often then that when the media brings news of appalling tragedies across the globe the distress of cruelty to animals seems to gather more immediate attention. In this volume our literary wordsmiths turn their attention to tales that make our hearts wince and our emotions bleed. 1 - Stories About Cruelty to Animals - An Introduction 2 - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 3 - The Squaw by Bram Stoker 4 - The Cats of Ulthar by H P Lovecraft 5 - The Ankardyne Pew by W F Harvey 6 - A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane 7 - Strychnine for Village Dogs by Arthur GaskVer libro
Winner of the Speakies award for the Best Self-Help AudiobookRead by the author, Suzi Ruffell, this audiobook includes exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations between Suzi and special guests, including Romesh Ranganathan, Josh Widdecombe, Tom Allen, Maisie Adams, Rosie Jones, and her mum.'A brilliant representation of anxiety made hilarious.' - Romesh RanganathanDoes peaking in high school ruin you for life?Was Miley Cyrus right, is it all about the climb (when it comes to building a career?)And what - scientifically - is the best way to mend a broken heart?Comedian Suzi Ruffell is considering life's big questions.In this brutally honest, funny, and often moving memoir, Suzi winningly tells her life story, and asks a host of experts to answer the tricky questions it prompts along the way. Diamond life advice comes from the likes of Elizabeth Day, Dolly Alderton, Charlene Douglas, Laura Bates, Dr Kirren Schnack, and more.From masking anxiety with musical theatre and struggling to find her groove at school, on stage, and in her love life, to (eventually) coming out, falling in love, and becoming a parent, Suzi lays her life bare with trademark wit, verve and style.Am I Having Fun Now? is riveting, relatable and revealing. Studded with brilliant, cutting observations on feminism, being working class in the world of arts and comedy, LGBTQ+ equality and the up- and downsides of ambition, it's perfect reading for fans of books by Fern Brady, Elizabeth Day, Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Pascoe and Tom Allen.Ver libro
What if the books you consider “biblical” were once fiercely contested, shaping centuries of religious thought and dividing believers? From Jerome’s reservations about certain “apocrypha” to Martin Luther’s bold reclassification, the Deuterocanonical texts (Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, 1–2 Maccabees, etc.) ignited intense debates. This volume, adapted for modern readers, compiles those texts alongside Luther’s and Jerome’s prologues, as well as Council of Trent decrees, illustrating how these controversies molded the Catholic-Protestant divide. Included Texts:Deuterocanonical Writings – Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, 1–2 Maccabees, Additions to Esther & Daniel.Jerome’s Prologues – Vulgate prefaces clarifying his stance on “secondary” books.Luther’s Prefaces – Explaining why he labeled them “Apocrypha.”Council of Trent Selections – Formalizing these books as canonical in Catholic tradition. What You’ll Discover Inside:History of Canon Formation – How scriptural boundaries evolved over centuries.Theological Tensions – Debates over purgatory, prayer for the dead, and salvific teachings.Impact on Protestant & Catholic Beliefs – See how the acceptance or rejection of these texts shaped doctrines.Ecclesiastical & Scholarly Disputes – Witness the interplay of politics, linguistics, and faith in forging the Bible. Peek behind the scenes of a thousand-year struggle that still influences Christian denominations today. Decide for yourself where these remarkable texts belong.Ver libro
A memoir about exploitation, the search for justice and how we fail to keep our children safe. 'The first thing I need to know,' I said to the detective, 'is has a crime been committed?' Sonia Orchard was in her forties when she told a therapist about the boyfriend she had when she was fifteen. Sure, he had been a decade older than her, but it was consensual ... wasn't it? To her surprise, Sonia broke down in tears, then began to shake uncontrollably – an unmistakable expression of trauma that lasted for days. She was clearly not okay, but could the relationship she'd thought was love really have been abuse? Had she been groomed? Years later, her own daughters now teenagers and the March4Justice changing the conversation about sexual assault, Sonia tentatively called the police. As she began the gruelling journey through the legal system, she saw how allegations of child abuse and sexual assault were routinely minimised, justified and rarely brought to light. Facing her own court case, she couldn't shake bigger questions: how had we allowed this to happen, and what would it take to fix it? In Groomed, Orchard shifts between memoir and research in an attempt to answer these questions. She delves into culture, neuroscience and evolution, unpicking the enduring narratives that fuel these issues. As she navigates her way through a legal system stacked against victims of sexual assault, the obstacles to justice become clearer and more confronting than ever. Shocking, compelling and completely absorbing, this is an essential read from a fearless Australian writer.Ver libro
A collection of observations about the male of the species from one of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, "Men I'm Not Married To" is a series of descriptions of nine men, all of whom Parker managed to avoid accompanying down the aisle. Some longer, some very short, each of these descriptions shows Parker's full range of wit, sardonic humor and wry cynicism. Dorothy Parker - social commentator, political reformer and legendary wit - has enjoyed a special place in American culture for almost a century and "Men I'm Not Married To" is an early example of Parker's unique and wry observations of the struggle between the sexes. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.Ver libro
Step into a world where shadows have a voice, and nightmares linger long after the lights go out. Whispers in the Dark is a spine-chilling anthology of short horror stories that will haunt your imagination. Each tale is a gateway to the unknown, where ordinary moments twist into terrifying encounters and the mundane transforms into the macabre. From ancient curses and vengeful spirits to eerie coincidences and the monsters lurking just out of sight, these stories are crafted to unsettle and disturb. Perfect for reading late at night, this collection will make you question every creak and whisper in the darkness. Are you brave enough to turn the page or listen?Ver libro
