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A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, NPR The first short story collection by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master of the form since her number one New York Times best seller Unaccustomed Earth Rome—metropolis and monument, suspended between past and future, multi-faceted...

Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.

My series of stories dealing with the wars of England would be altogether incomplete did it not include the period when the Romans were the masters of the country. The valour with which the natives of this island defended themselves was acknowledged by the Roman historians, and it was only the superior discipline of the invaders that enabled them finally to triumph over the bravery and the superior physical strength of the Britons. The Roman conquest for the time was undoubtedly of immense advantage to the people -- who had previously wasted their energies in perpetual tribal wars -- as it ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Romes rise and fall, exploring its rich history through a collection of engaging short stories. Join Ann Boulais as she brings to life the fascinating characters and pivotal moments that shaped one of the greatest civilizations in history.

True Crime With Good Wine is the show for people who want their murder served at room temperature. No rushed timelines. No dramatized reenactment music every thirty seconds. Just a single narrator, a glass of something worth drinking, and the kind of slow, unflinching storytelling that the worst cases in American crime history actually deserve. Each episode takes one case — one family, one town, one set of circumstances that spiraled into something unthinkable — and spends real time with it. The victims get their names said out loud. The evidence gets examined without shortcuts. The ...

Earl the elephant makes the perfect clubhouse for his friends—or so he thinks. He’s shocked when his friends don’t like it! Then a new friend shows Earl how the clubhouse is perfect for Earl, but that everyone is different. He learns to look beyond himself and include everyone’s needs to make the clubhouse truly perfect for everyone.

Roxy the Rhino doesn't mean to interrupt or cut in line or take things without asking. Sometimes her excitement just takes over. Roxy has a problem with impulse control. Thankfully Roxy meets a new friend who teaches her to stop, think, and wink.

Max the alligator is throwing his friend Egret a big welcome home party. All the friends in the swamp want to chip in and help with the party, but Max insists on doing it all himself. After all, he has a fantastic plan! But when his party planning runs into problems, Max realizes that having a fantastic plan isn't enough.

Millie isn’t like the other cows. The other cows make milk. Millie makes milkshakes. The other cows meander. Millie sashays. The other cows wear spots. Millie wears polka dots. Despite being teased, Millie continues to be herself. When her actions earn the attention and respect of the other farm animals, the cows start to wonder if they should be more tolerant of Mille’s uniqueness. Can Millie’s sparkle help others learn to celebrate differences so everyone can shine?

Max the fox and his siblings are ready for their big magic show. Max is the main act, and he doesn’t want any help. He is the best magician, and he’s in charge. When his bossy ways put the show at risk, Max must change his ways and learn to cooperate. After all, cooperation is the real magic!

Il y a presque toute ma vie au fond de la malle du grenier. Des tas de souvenirs, pas très bien rangés. Parfois, je plonge dedans, tête la première ! J’ai sorti de la malle mon premier jour d’école, le parfum de maman qui me dit " À ce soir ! ", les éclats de rire à l’heure de la sieste. J’ai sorti de la malle le défilé du carnaval, avec des dents pointues, une longue queue et une langue en velours... Papa, en voyant ce bazar, a tout ramassé et s’est mis à trier, à couper et à coudre.

Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology—from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled.

La collection «Asphalte Noir» revient en France et, après Paris, explore Marseille, de l'Estaque au Vieux-Port, de la Joliette à la Plaine, de la Belle de Mai au stade Vélodrome, en passant par le Panier ou les îles du Frioul... Marseille dans toute sa diversité, toutes ses communautés, toutes ses contradictions. Des nouvelles noires inédites, écrites spécialement pour ce recueil, par des auteurs marseillais de naissance ou d'adoption, œuvrant aussi bien dans le polar que la littérature générale.

In this captivating series, we explore the tumultuous period of the Roman invasion and its profound impact on the people of England. The bravery of the native Britons, celebrated by Roman historians, stood in stark contrast to the disciplined might of their invaders. While the Roman conquest initially brought much-needed civilization and stability to a land ravaged by tribal conflicts, it ultimately led to the decline of the Britons martial spirit. As the Romans withdrew their legions, the Britons found themselves vulnerable to the Saxons, whose seemingly friendly arrival quickly turned into a...

Incredible true stories reveal strange new magic in American history in this wondrous first book from the creator of the award-winning podcast The Memory Palace. “One doesn’t often find the words imagination and history in the same sentence. Nate DiMeo has forever woven them together. The...

Drei Romane verfasste Franz Kafka - allesamt sind sie unvollendet geblieben. Dennoch sind sie faszinierende Literatur, die nach Kafkas Tod von dessen Freund Max Brod veröffentlicht wurden. Sven Görtz spricht: Amerika oder "Der Verschollene", "Der Prozess", "Das Schloss".

Frida Hagens Leben entwickelt sich zum Albtraum, als die vierjährige Tochter ihrer besten Freundin Tuva vermisst wird und alle Spuren direkt zu ihr führen. Eine Insel, abgeschnitten vom Rest der Welt. Ein einsames Hotel in den Dünen, in dem ein Paar alter Schulfreundinnen ihr Wiedersehen feiern wollen. Als einer von ihnen etwas zustößt, ist den anderen klar, dass sie in der Falle sitzen, denn das blutige Spiel hat längst begonnen!

Was passiert, wenn die große Liebe endet, bevor sie richtig beginnen kann? Ein verregneter Tag, eine zufällige Begegnung: Als Rosa vor Nikolas steht, macht ihr Herz den ersten von vielen Sprüngen. Zwischen ihnen funkt es gewaltig; sollte es da stören, dass er sie nie seinen Freunden vorstellt? Doch dann stirbt Nikolas bei einem Unfall – und lässt Rosa mit zwei Fragen zurück: Was war das zwischen ihnen, und hat sie ihn überhaupt richtig gekannt? Auf der Suche nach Antworten trifft sie seine Ex-Freundin, seinen feindseligen besten Freund und ein Kind mit dem Charme einer Naturgewalt.

Die Geschichte von Jim Hawkins, Piraten, verborgenen Schätzen und dem legendären Long John Silver gehört zu den großen Mythen der Abenteuerliteratur. Hier untersucht er die gespaltene Natur des Menschen und die verborgenen Abgründe der Persönlichkeit – ein Stoff, der längst zu den großen Symbolen der modernen Literatur geworden ist. Zwischen moralischer Versuchung, Aberglauben und psychologischer Spannung entfalten sich Geschichten, in denen Realität und Unheimliches oft untrennbar ineinander übergehen.

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