Casa editrice: Oregan Publishing
"Too Dear!" is a short story by Russian author Leo Tolstoy first published in 1897. It is a humorous account of the troubles of dealing with a criminal in the kingdom of Monaco.
The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia) by Dante Alighieri. A "comedy", that became a "divine book" for ancestors, is one of the greatest works of art known to the world. It is an encyclopedia of "moral, natural, philosophical and theological" knowledges, a tremendous synthesis of the feudal catholic ideology and the same tremendous epiphany that spread during the new culture times. A great poetic genius of the author put this comedy above the era and made it a legacy of centuries. It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatory, Paradise.Mostra libro
Australian rock giants AC/DC have sold more records in the U.S. than Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, and than the Rolling Stones, yet have always been undervalued and unappreciated by mainstream rock music critics. In Why AC/DC Matters, former Rolling Stone staff writer and New York Times bestselling author Anthony Bozza addresses this inequity, penning a just tribute to these monsters of rock. Brimming with fascinating stories and insights from musicians, fans, music scholars, and the author himself, Why AC/DC Matters is an overdue homage to arguably the greatest rock and roll band of all time.Mostra libro
This brilliant audiobook is wittily and hilariously read by the author, Nina Stibbe.'Painfully funny, but also deeply moving' - Meg Mason'Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise' - Bonnie Garmus'A unique comic voice, endlessly funny' - David NichollsTwenty years after leaving London, Nina Stibbe is back in town with her dog, Peggy. Together they take up lodging in the house of writer Deborah (Debby) Moggach in Camden for 'a year-long sabbatical'. It’s a break from married life back in Cornwall, or even perhaps a fresh start altogether.Debby does not have many demands – only to water the garden, watch for toads, and defrost the odd pie – so Nina is free to explore the city she once called home. Between scrutinising her son’s online dating developments, navigating the politics of the local pool, and taking detergent advice at the laundrette, this diary of a sixty-year-old runaway reunites us with the inimitable voice of Love, Nina, as the writer becomes, as she puts it, 'a proper adult' at last.As heard on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour'An utter, UTTER treat! It was like spending time with my most clever, insightful, funny, FUNNY friend' - Marian Keyes'No one writes heartbreak more hilariously, or hilarity more heartbreakingly' - Katherine Heiny'So sharp and funny, blissfully gossipy, enviably well-observed . . . I loved it' - India KnightMostra libro
Since childhood, David Schickler has been torn between his intense desire to become a Catholic priest and his equally fervent desire for the company of women. Growing up in a family of staunch Catholics in upstate New York, Schickler senses God along what he calls " the dark path"-- a shadowy trail that winds through the woods behind his childhood home. On this path he begins his ongoing, frustratingly one-sided talks with God. Things don' t get any clearer for Schickler at college, where he initiates serious conversations about becoming a Jesuit just as he enters a passionate relationship with a vivacious, agnostic young woman. He tries various obsessions-- karate, beer, writing fiction-- attempting to duck the mystical God he feels called to serve as a priest. His pursuits of these passions, and of the young woman, take him from Germany to New York City and eventually to New England, where he has a life-changing reckoning about whether he will end up wearing the clerical collar or getting the girl.Candid and funny, lyrical and blunt, The Dark Path is an evocative portrayal of one man' s struggle with faith and women . . . both of which he tries to love with bold, bracing honesty.Mostra libro
Embark on a poignant journey through the harrowing experiences of one woman's resilience amidst the civil war in South Sudan. Authored by Susan Lynn Clark & Abuk Jervas Makuac and narrated by Bisola Widlin, "Women Caught in the Crossfire" delves into the heart-wrenching tale of Abuk Makuac's struggle for survival and hope amidst the chaos of war. As a refugee in Ethiopia, Abuk faces unimaginable hardships, from hunger and homelessness to the daily fight for her son's survival. Yet, amidst the darkness, she finds solace in the resilience of the female spirit and the unbreakable bond of community. Through her unwavering determination and courage, Abuk emerges as a beacon of hope, proving that even in the face of adversity, goodness can prevail. This compelling audiobook invites listeners to bear witness to the power of female resilience, not only in one woman's life but also in the collective spirit of a nation. Through Abuk's story, we are reminded of the strength and courage that reside within each of us, inspiring hope for a brighter future. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt narration, "Women Caught in the Crossfire" is a powerful testament to the indomitable spirit of women and the enduring quest for peace in the midst of turmoil. Dive into this captivating tale and discover the untold stories of courage, resilience, and hope that transcend borders and inspire change. Experience the transformative power of Abuk's journey today. Listen to "Women Caught in the Crossfire" and be moved by the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. #WomenEmpowerment #ResilientWomen #SurvivalStories #SouthSudanConflict #FemaleResilience #InspiringNarratives #HumanitarianJourney #Peacebuilding #RefugeeStories #AudiobookRecommendation #TrueStories #CourageousWomen #GlobalAwareness #EmpoweringNarratives #HopeInAdversityMostra libro
“Extensive research, fascinating characters . . . The author has done an admirable job of literally placing a face on the ordinary Confederate soldier.” —The Journal of Southern History “The history of the Civil War is the stories of its soldiers,” writes Ronald S. Coddington in the preface to Faces of the Confederacy. This book tells the stories of seventy-seven Southern soldiers—young farm boys, wealthy plantation owners, intellectual elites, uneducated poor—who posed for photographic portraits, cartes de visite, to leave with family, friends, and sweethearts before going off to war. Coddington, a passionate collector of Civil War-era photography, conducted a monumental search for these previously unpublished portrait cards, then unearthed the personal stories of their subjects, putting a human face on a war rife with inhuman atrocities. The Civil War took the lives of twenty-two of every hundred men who served. Coddington follows the exhausted survivors as they return home to occupied cities and towns, ravaged farmlands, a destabilized economy, and a social order in the midst of upheaval. This book is a haunting and moving tribute to those brave men. Like its companion volume, Faces of the Civil War: An Album of Union Soldiers and Their Stories, this book offers readers a unique perspective on the war and contributes to a better understanding of the role of the common soldier. “With his meticulous research and a journalist’s eye for good stories, Ron Coddington has brought new life to Civil War photographic portraits of obscure and long-forgotten Confederates whose wartime experiences might otherwise have been lost to history.” —Bob Zeller, cofounder and president of the nonprofit Center for Civil War PhotographyMostra libro
