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"Nine mesmerizing stories saturated in the details of Roman life that showcase Jhumpa Lahiri's extraordinary range and virtuosity"--
Rome--metropolis and monument, suspended between past and future, multi-faceted and metaphysical--is the protagonist, not the setting, of these nine the first short story collection by the Pulitzer Prize-winning master of the form since her number one New York Times best seller Unaccustomed Earth, and a major literary...
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Nach dem gewaltsamen Tod einer Alkoholikerin erhofft sich der Ermittler Robert von deren ehrgeiziger Tochter Helene mithilfe ihrer Familiengeschichte Hinweise, die zur Aufklärung des Falles beitragen könnten.
Doch Leni wird dabei von den brutalen Erinnerungen an ihre Jugend derart überrollt, dass sie schließlich nicht mehr zwischen Realität und Fiktion unterscheiden kann.
Aus ihrem Dilemma scheint es nur noch einen einzigen Ausweg zu geben: Die...
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Duke Classics
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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Readers with an interest in ancient times will love John Gibson Lockhart's Valerius, a carefully researched tale that follows the son of a high-ranking Roman officer and his British bride as they take a holiday to Rome and get a first-hand look at that culture's customs and mores.
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Immediate Media Company London Limited
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English
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Explore a fascinating ancient land of conflict and change in this BBC History Magazine collector’s edition: Roman Britain.
Inside you will discover: ◆ A timeline of key milestones in Rome’s British adventure ◆ The exploits of the ancient Britons who battled the Roman invaders – and sometimes collaborated with them ◆ An in-depth look at everyday life for the inhabitants of the Roman province of Britannia ◆ Insights into Rome’s
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Head of Zeus
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2018.
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English
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'Wynflaed was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who owned male slaves and badger-skin gowns; Egeria a Gaulish nun who toured the Holy Land as the Roman Empire was collapsing; Gudfrid an Icelandic explorer and the first woman to give birth to a European child on American soil; Mary Astell a philosopher who out-thought John Locke. In this exploration of some of remarkable - but little-known - women living between the last days of Rome and the Enlightenment,...
12) Eightball
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Eightball strikes hard. Fueled by an abiding sense of loss, these eight stories take you on a journey over the exploded fault lines of intimacy, unfolding across cities and continents. Whether hitchhiking the Italian Veneto, trekking through a pitch-black Balinese rice field, or queuing for drinks in a crowded Seattle bar, Geoghegan sets her characters adrift in a world that stakes its claim to the enigmatic terrain of desire. This collection of darkly...
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Roman gods and goddesses were certainly busy immortal beings! Whether they were falling in love, battling each other, or grappling for power, they were constantly making trouble with humans. These engaging tales include the exploits of Pluto, Cupid, Apollo, Venus, and legendary heroes, such as Aeneas. Readers will be interested to learn how these myths are remembered even in modern times, such as Cupid's role in Valentine's Day.
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Little Libros
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer, los agrícolas trabajan para llenar nuestros estómagos. Contada desde la perspectiva de un hijo orgulloso, esta historia sincera y bellamente ilustrada ilumina el sacrificio y las dificultades que un padre aguanta por su familia.
From dawn to dusk, through sunshine, rainfall, and everything in between, he works his smooth hands until they crack. He harvests plenty of gifts for everyone to enjoy in hope of a...
15) Angel has fallen
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When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull, his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning, is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find the real threat to the President. Desperate to uncover the truth, Banning turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name, keep his family from harm,...
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Beauty and the Beast – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Beauty and the Beast' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the dark tale of 'Beauty and the Beast'. It encompasses Leprince de Beaumont's 'La Belle et La Bête', the ancient Roman story of 'Cupid and Psyche', 'The Enchanted Tsarévich' from Russia and the...
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"One of CHOICE's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2017" William Hansen is professor emeritus of classical studies and folklore at Indiana University, Bloomington, and one of the world's leading authorities on classical folklore. His books include Anthology of Ancient Greek Popular Literature.
A classic anthology now available on audio
With narration by Kristin Atherton, who presents the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories from myths...
18) Hers to Tame
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Book two of NOLA Knights, the heart-stoppingly sexy spin-off series by Men of Haven author Rhenna Morgan. As an avtoritet for the most powerful crime syndicate in New Orleans, Kir Vasilek doesn’t act without purpose, doesn’t speak without thought and never, ever loses his cool. The lives of his brothers, his family, depend on it. But then Cassie McClintock strolls back into his life, and staying cool is next to impossible. Cassie was the one who...
20) Asteroid City
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Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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The production of a play is frought with drama and romance in and of itself, from its writing and casting to rehearsals and staging. Onstage, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events while each attendee and their family members deal with their own interpersonal issues.
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