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Siamo a Parigi in un elegante palazzo abitato da famiglie dell’alta borghesia. In guardiola troviamo la portinaia Renée, che all’insaputa di tutti, è una coltissima autodidatta, adora l’arte, la filosofia, la musica, la cultura giapponese. Poi c’è Paloma, la figlia di un ministro ottuso; dodicenne geniale, brillante e fin troppo lucida che, stanca di vivere, ha deciso di farla finita.

"You girls are my vocation... I am dedicated to you in my prime." So says Miss Jean Brodie, a teacher unlike any other. She is proud and cultured. A romantic, with progressive, sometimes shocking ideas and aspirations for the girls in her charge. When she decides to transform a select group of pupils into the 'crème de la crème' at the Marcia Blaine School they become the Brodie set. In exchange for their undivided loyalty the girls earn a special place of honour and privilege within the school. Yet they are also introduced to a startling new world of adult games....

As a leader, you likely find yourself frustrated at times, wondering why employees don't meet expectations, peers are slow to act, or pressure from your boss falls unfairly on your shoulders. It's easy to point a finger at others and double down on getting results. But have you ever considered that the problem may not be them—it may be you? Through countless hours coaching executives, Muriel M. Wilkins has pinpointed the biggest reason behind these common leadership challenges: hidden blockers.

"Remember you must die" says the telephone caller.This the voice, and message communicated in a series of anonymous calls made to many elderly people. Including; Dame Lettie, a blue-blooded reformer, Godfrey - her rather irritating brother, and his once fabulous novelist wife Charmian. But who is the caller? And why are they reminding them of this final truth? It's unsettling and mysterious. The activity increases and soon a witch-hunt is in full force, with nobody beyond suspicion.

Elegante y delicada como un haiku, evocadora y sensorial como un largo viaje: el exitoso retorno a la narrativa contemporánea de la autora de La elegancia del erizo. Rose, una botánica de 40 años, viaja por primera vez en su vida a Japón para conocer el testamento de su padre, un hombre al...

In the heart of Paris, in the posh building made famous in The Elegance of Hedgehog, Pierre Athens, the greatest food critic in the world, is dying. Revered by some and reviled by many, Monsieur Arthens has been lording it over the world's most esteemed chefs for years, passing judgment on their creations, deciding their fates with a stroke of his pen, destroying and building reputations on a whim. But now, during these his final hours, his mind has turned to simpler things.

Lise is thin, neither good-looking nor bad-looking. One day she walks out of her office, acquires a gaudy new outfit, adopts a girlier tone of voice and heads to the airport to fly south. On the plane she takes a seat between two men. One is delighted with her company, the other is deeply perturbed. So begins an unnerving journey into the darker recesses of human nature.

AfriSaga est un podcast consacré aux grandes histoires de l’Afrique. Des empires légendaires aux figures marquantes, en passant par les traditions, les conquêtes et les événements qui ont façonné le continent, chaque épisode vous emmène au cœur d’un patrimoine riche et fascinant. Découvrez l’Afrique à travers des récits captivants, accessibles à tous et fondés sur l’histoire. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dos madres es un texto breve, intenso y emotivo, que cuenta la historia de una niña que creció al lado de su madre biológica y de su pareja, también mujer. Para no herir la sensibilidad de su familia, la autora ha preferido convertir este texto en una novela, pero ahí está su experiencia real, que arranca el día de la boda de sus 'madres' y luego camina hacia atrás en el tiempo, hasta llegar al día que que las dos mujeres se conocieron y la madre de Muriel decidió hablar con su marido para contarle la nueva experiencia y despedirse de él.

"If, two years ago, when I was sixteen, I hadn’t wanted money to buy a white frock with roses on it, which I saw in Selfridge’s window, a secret crisis between the United States and Mexico would have been avoided; and the career of a splendid soldier would not have been broken.” Read here what happened to the girl, the soldier, and the white frock. - Summary by Carolin

A number of what we might call epigrams concerning one's will, determination, spirituality, and other foci of interest. - Summary by KevinS

Rosemary lives at home with her mother. She hopes to find her father one day. - Summary by ShrimpPhish

Podcasts des chapitres du Livre 2 du roman de Fantasy "Ceux qui traversent les mondes" écrit par Muriel Gavila. Une série de fantasy sensible et engagée, à mettre absolument dans les mains ou les oreilles de votre enfant dès 9/10 ans. Sofia s’est réfugiée dans le monde des Hommes. Elle découvre le quotidien et les difficultés des humains, ainsi que la pollution. Elle se sent seule, abandonnée et ses nuits sont remplies des enfants et adolescents qu’elle doit aider, dont Peter un jeune garçon envahi par la peur. Dans son errance, elle rencontre Calypso, une unseelie alliée de...

An enchanting New York Times and international best seller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year-old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year-old girl.

Die junge Mrs. Hawkins ist eine wunderbare Frau, die Ruhe in Person und stets für alle da. Mit ihrer mütterlichen und lebensfrohen Opulenz gibt sie dem erfolglosen Londoner Verlagshaus, bei dem sie arbeitet, Halt und Kraft. Genauso verlässlich wehrt sie aber auch mit wohlgezielter Garstigkeit nervtötende Schreiberlinge ab. Jahrzehnte später ist Mrs. Hawkins zur schlanken Nancy geworden und nimmt uns mit zurück ins Kensington der Fünfzigerjahre, das voller raffinierter, ja sogar böser Überraschungen steckt.

This is the story of Lys d'Angely. She was in need of a job and managed to get one as a maid to Lady Turnour, because she, in her anger, had fired the previous maid. Lady Turnour and Sir Samuel were about to leave for a motor tour. During this tour, Lys starts referring to herself as The Motor Maid. (Summary by ShrimpPhish)

Tras el gris del pasado, Azul busca el color de la esperanza en las calles de París. Después de media vida, dos divorcios y la pérdida de un embarazo, Azul regresa a París, la ciudad donde descubrió el amor y la amistad en su juventud. Hoy, a sus cuarenta, busca unir los fragmentos de su pasado y encontrar un nuevo rumbo en su vida. Muriel Villanueva nos invita a un viaje de autodescubrimiento a través de las calles de la capital francesa, donde Azul reencontrará pasiones y descubrirá que siempre es posible mirar hacia adelante.

Imagine a world where a simple desire for a beautiful white frock with roses could alter the course of history. At just sixteen, Lady Peggy OMalley reflects on how her wish for a dress from Selfridge’s led to a secret crisis between the United States and Mexico, forever changing the life of a remarkable soldier. Discover the intertwined fates of the girl, the soldier, and that iconic frock in this captivating tale. - Summary by Carolin

Espacio creado para compartir contigo las grandezas de nuestro Dios

What comes to your mind when thinking about Italy? Pizza, sun and beach? Dolce vita? But have you ever looked behind this? Thanks to „zis - Stiftung für Studienreisen“ who funded and helped me throughout the project, I travelled through Italy for 5 weeks talking to young people about politics! How do they feel about the current situation since there’s a right-wing government in charge? Do they see a future, do they have hope? Grab a pizza and follow me on this journey, a path of young, Italian voices sharing their stories. Boost your Italian knowledge, question DOLCE VITA!