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Reuben thought he’d spend the rest of his life with Beth, until she broke his heart six months ago. He’s not even remotely over her, so he’s devastated to hear she’s getting married—this weekend. Now he’s faced with the ultimate question: what should he do on the day of the wedding? Grieve? Disrupt the ceremony? Or do everything in his power to pretend it’s not happening? Enlisting the help of his friends, Reuben is all set to mark the occasion with distraction on a grand scale: Ferraris, champagne, and a VIP box at the races.

These short stories are intricately woven around the element of water, reflecting a profound truth of life. As we journey alongside, we encounter the moisture, the flow, and the current that define our experiences—what we call perception. The short stories in Dhara could very well mirror your own life tales, offering solace to the soul and ultimately delivering a delightful literary experience. Immerse yourself in these water-themed narratives and feel the positive flow they bring.

Discover ten re-imaginings of fairy tales, folk tales, and even a Mother Goose rhyme in this heartwarming collection. Journey across the plains of Nebraska and Kansas and explore the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado with characters from the "Once Upon a Western" series—or meet them for the first time!

Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japan's most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist children's fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawa's love of space and his use of the galaxy as a metaphor for the concepts of purity, self-sacrifice and faith which were near and dear to his heart.

In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse - an all-powerful and elusive speaker of the House, whose political career has only stopped short of being presidential due to his myriad extra-marital affairs. The speaker’s daughters from his several failed marriages have a complicated relationship with him to say the least - alternating between longing for his affection or bristling with resentment, and occasionally relief at being left out of the spotlight.

Bisnu finds how dangerous and lonely life can be for a boy who has to leave his home to earn money for his family. As he sets to work on the limestone quarries with the choking dust enveloping the beautiful mountain air, he longs for home more than ever...

"TAVS" består af fjorten fortællinger om den forældreløse dreng Tavs og de personer og omgivelser, der kommer til at betyde noget for hans udvikling. CECIL BØDKER angiver ikke nogen bestemt tidsperiode, men kolorit og miljø peger mod 1800-tallet og den liberalisme, der prædiker, at enhver er sin egen lykkes smed. Rent bogstaveligt går Tavs i smedelære, men driften i ham går mere mod kunsten end mod håndværket. Kunstneren i ham stiller ham på de svages side. I en tid uden socialt sikkerhedsnet bliver Tavs den, der udfra sin natur tager sin skæbne i egne hænder, men også griber ind i andres i hjælpsomhed og samhørighed.

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the vibrant worlds of S.E. Smith, where seven captivating series await your exploration. Each story offers a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of the unforgettable characters created by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author S.E. Smith, woven together in a rich tapestry of love, adventure, and magic. Don’t miss this captivating collection of short stories that will transport you to realms beyond imagination!

Zeiten, in welchen regelmäßig bis häufig der Job gewechselt werden muss und das Geld immer knapp ist sind die allgemeinen Rahmenbedingungen, innerhalb derer Falladas Geschichten sich abspielen. Entsprechend sind die auftretenden Charaktere immer einfache Leute wie die allermeisten und die auftretenden Probleme gut nachvollziehbar. Gerade daraus schöpfen diese Geschichten ihren besonderen Charme und wirken äußerst angenehm auf des geneigten Zuhörers Gemüt.

Dois retratos distintos da sociedade paulistana do início do século XX – assim são esses dois contos do genial Alcântara Machado, do livro "Brás, Bexiga e Barra Funda". No texto futebolístico, a centenária disputa entre os dois times é vista pelos olhos de uma moça, Miquelina. No segundo, o menino Gennarinho fica órfão na fazenda e vai para São Paulo, onde seu futuro é decidido.