Verlag: BookRix
Synopsis: Job, the great patriotic gaucho from Palpalá, kolla and very much from Jujuy, fearing for the disappearance of his father, searches among his estates until he finds a will; the will tells Job the truth: all this time there existed a magical guitar that granted wishes to his father and he has to recover it.
"Alice Adams" is a novel written by Booth Tarkington and published in 1921. This captivating work received the 1922 Pulitzer Prize for the Novel1. Let's explore the world of Alice Adams: Plot Summary: The story revolves around the character of Alice Adams, a young woman with aspirations to climb the social ladder. Set in a lower-middle-class household in an unnamed Midwest town shortly after World War I, the narrative follows Alice's journey. She longs to win the affections of the wealthy young man Arthur Russell. The novel delves into themes of social status, love, and personal transformation. Key Moments: Alice's attempts to fit in with the upper class lead to both humorous and poignant situations. Her interactions with Arthur Russell become central to the plot. The dance scene, where Alice faces embarrassment and tries to maintain appearances, highlights her struggle. Adaptations: Film Versions: "Alice Adams" was adapted into films in 1923 by Rowland V. Lee and more famously in 1935 by George Stevens. Pulitzer Prize: The novel's recognition with the Pulitzer Prize solidified its place in literary history. "Alice Adams" captures the complexities of social mobility and the human desire for acceptance. "Zum Buch
Within the worn pages of Daadu Ki Diary Se lie stories that blend warmth, wisdom, and the unspoken truths of life. Each entry opens a new window into emotions — from childhood nostalgia to the bittersweet lessons of age. Anjali Kher takes you on a heartfelt journey through moments that shape us, heal us, and remind us what truly matters. A timeless collection of reflections and experiences — narrated with simplicity, depth, and soul.Zum Buch
What if I told you there was a way to make your child actually excited about bedtime? Not just willing to go to bed, but literally bouncing with anticipation for lights-out? These aren't ordinary superhero stories. While other kids' heroes are busy punching bad guys and blowing things up, our heroes are doing something far more powerful - they're showing your child that they already possess the most incredible superpowers on Earth. Imagine your little one discovering that talking to animals isn't just fantasy when they meet Thunder Paws, the golden retriever who speaks seventeen animal languages and reunites lost pets with crying families. Picture their amazement when they realize that being small actually makes you MORE powerful, not less, through Tiny Knight's incredible adventures. Watch their eyes widen as the Coral Guardian teaches them that protecting our planet isn't just important, it's heroic. But here's what makes these stories absolutely magical - every hero your child meets is facing the exact same challenges they face every day. Scared about starting something new? We have a hero for that. Feeling too different to fit in? Our characters have been there. Worried they're not strong enough or brave enough or smart enough? These stories will completely change how your child sees themselves. Each adventure is carefully crafted to begin with pulse-pounding excitement that captures even the most restless imagination, then gradually transform into the most soothing, confidence-building experience that melts away every worry and fear. Your child will drift off to sleep feeling like they can conquer the world, because they've just learned they actually can. This collection will become the most treasured part of your family's routine. No more bedtime battles. No more "I can't sleep." Just pure wonder, valuable lessons, and the sweetest dreams imaginable.Zum Buch
Rin Yamada, a struggling writer, wakes up to find himself trapped inside his own failed novel—The Emperor’s False Consort. But instead of arriving as the protagonist, he’s been reincarnated as Prince Kael Varenth, the story’s doomed anti-hero who is sentenced to death for treason. In his own writing, Kael dies at the hands of Emperor Aldric Varenth, his former lover, now turned ruthless ruler. But faced with execution, Rin refuses to accept his fate. Using his knowledge of the plot, he fights to change his destiny and uncover the true traitor behind the empire’s downfall—Duke Reynard Hale. However, rewriting fate won’t be easy. The court is a nest of vipers, Aldric is colder and more dangerous than Rin imagined, and his own survival may depend on rekindling the emperor’s lost love—without losing himself in the process. As enemies close in and betrayal lurks in every corner, Rin must play the most dangerous game of all: Win the emperor’s trust—or die trying.Zum Buch
For decades, the blasts and howls of the electric guitar have been some of the defining sounds of popular music. But more than a century of effort and innovation had to happen before this instrument went electric. Learn about the master craftspeople who created the guitar as we know it, the inventors who figured out how to send guitar notes through amplifiers and give the guitar a bigger sound, and the musicians whose legendary playing put it at the center of rock 'n' roll.Zum Buch
Beautiful Australian birdlife is disappearing one by one as an international smuggling operation robs our rainforest. The thieves are after the exotic birds including the master prize ....... The black cockatoo. Can five local heroes band together to battle a quad bike pursuit, a deadly snake and a surprise traitor to release the birds and restore order to the forest!Zum Buch
