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El Jonás passa un cap de setmana a casa del seu pare, vidu i jubilat. No és una trobada com tantes altres: hi ha alguna cosa que la fa especial. Potser és el fet que el pare mateix ha demanat a en Jonás que hi vagi, potser és la presència d’un veí inquietant, potser la minyona que no diu el que sap, potser dels alemanys que escenifiquen la caiguda del mur de Berlín al jardí del costat... En aquella casa del poble de Malzinelles res no és ben bé el que sembla, ni tan sols els records familiars.

"El experto observador de fantasmas sabe que debe optar por una mirada indiferente, nunca directa, aceptar esa percepción imprecisa, de costado, sin tratar de apropiarse de un significado evanescente que se deshace entre los dedos: textos translúcidos, medusas del sentido." Así arranca este espléndido volumen de micro-relatos de la mano de una de las mejores creadoras del género, la escritora argentina Ana María Shua. Van Gogh y Tarzán, sirenas y pájaros azules, filtros de amor y mapas del tesoro.

Carmen de Ustaritz está a punto de ser ejecutada en Nueva Orleans por brujería o, dicho sin eufemismos, por ayudar a los negros a mejorar sus condiciones de esclavitud. Corre el año 1827, queda medio siglo para que se desate el Salvaje Oeste tal y como lo cuentan las leyendas cinéfilas y Estados Unidos es un país con apenas unas décadas de historia y un lugar mucho más peligroso e incierto.

El día que su tía fallece, Carmela, periodista y escritora, rememora la libertad y sofisticación que esa mujer de origen italiano, relacionada con la diplomacia internacional, le quiso inculcar y que con el tiempo quedaron sepultadas bajo el peso de las responsabilidades familiares. Meses antes, la apacible e insatisfecha vida de Carmela se tambalea cuando Mateo, un atractivo hombre de negocios, aparece en Bilbao para hacerle un extraño encargo por el que está dispuesto a pagar cualquier precio: investigar y redactar la biografía de su padre, muerto tiempo atrás.

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¿Una muchacha descalza haciendo equilibrio sobre la barandilla del Pont Notre-Dame puede cambiar el mundo? Cerca de ella, el violinista más genial de todos los tiempos (y el menos conocido) toca un Stradivarius sin cuerdas, mientras en ambas orillas del Sena se forma una multitud, armada de sonrisas y pancartas en blanco. Y los gobernantes del mundo, reunidos en París, desesperan, pues no puedes mentirle a un pueblo si no sabes lo que reclama.

El verdadero amor. La decimoquinta entrega de la muy afirmada serie de novelas de Aubrey Maturin de Patrick O'Brian está en partes iguales de misterio, aventura y drama psicológico. Un ballenero británico ha sido capturado por un ambicioso jefe en las islas de sándwiches en la instigación francesa, y el capitán Aubrey, R. N., es enviado con la sorpresa para restaurar el orden. Pero guardada en el nivel de cable es una convicta fugada. Para los oficiales, Clarissa Harvill es objeto de torpes cortesías y celos peligrosos.

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?

Compare and contrast different animals through predictable, rhyming analogies. Find the similarities between even the most incompatible animals...bat is to flit as eagle is to soar; dog is to bark as lion is to roar. Comparisons include sounds, physical adaptations, behaviors, and animals classes and are so fun, listeners learn without even realizing it! Animalogy is to fun as animals are to nature.

What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's a stockpile of compound words! Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes bring compound words to life. Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? overturns traditional grammar lessons. Listen to this book with everyone you know and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a palindrome? Listen to this book to find out! Brian P. Cleary will wow listeners with playful rhymes that introduce palindromes - words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present the concept of suffixes for young listeners. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What are irregular plurals? You'll find the answer inside this book - full of ponies, teeth, potatoes, and geese! Brian P. Cleary's whimsical rhymes give helpful guidelines for forming plurals when the usual rules of adding s or es don't apply. Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What are Irregular Plurals? turns traditional spelling lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is an interjection? Oh, my! You'll find the answer inside this book - it's packed with interjections. Dear me! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively clarify the concept of interjections for young listeners. Indeed! Interjections appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea.

What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes creatively present the concept of alliteration for young listeners. Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees: What Is Alliteration? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What are comparatives and superlatives? After listening to this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary explains how these forms of adjectives compare nouns through the cleverest rhymes that are sillier than ever.

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This audiobook will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young listeners. A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones turns traditional grammar lessons on end!

You just read a wonderful book! Are you ready to share what you learned? How can you tell your friends what you loved about the story? This book will tell you all about writing and sharing a book report.

Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this audiobook that is all about the people who create the books you read and listen to!

From the table of contents to the index, the parts of a book each have a job to do. Do you know what those jobs are? And do you know how certain features make it easier to use a book? Find out in this audiobook that helps you get to know the parts of a book!