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Un romanzo epico che parla di femminilità, guerra, sacrificio e amore, ispirato alla leggenda di Xishi e delle Quattro Bellezze dell'antica Cina. Addestrata da Fanli nelle arti del combattimento così come a nascondere le emozioni, Xishi si trasforma in una creatura letale. Solo Fanli riesce a vedere oltre gli inganni che la ragazza sa tessere, e l'attrazione che li lega supera ogni finzione. Una volta all'interno della corte Wu, Xishi, desiderata dal re come dai suoi consiglieri, sa che non potrà mai abbassare la guardia.

I misteri del castello di Udolfo fu pubblicato nel 1749 ed ha in se tutti gli elementi del romanzo gotico: paure , minacce fisiche e psicologiche, eventi apparentemente soprannaturali, ambientazione in castelli in rovina e ricchi di passaggi segreti, un’eroina virtuosa perseguitata. Il tutto incorniciato da descrizioni meticolose e pittoriche dei Pirenei e degli Appennini. La scrittura di Ann Radcliffe ha ispirato Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, ma anche Dickens e altri grandi romanzieri. Cornice musicale di Ludwig van Beethoven.

William Waters è cresciuto senza l'affetto dei genitori, in una casa segnata dalla tragica scomparsa della sorella; così, quando al primo anno di università incontra la vivace e ambiziosa Julia Padavano, è come se il mondo si illuminasse intorno a lui. Con Julia arriva anche la sua famiglia e, soprattutto, le sue tre inseparabili sorelle: Sylvie, grande sognatrice, felice solo con un libro tra le mani; Cecelia, artista dallo spirito libero; Emeline, che si prende pazientemente cura di tutti loro.

Hai mai avuto paura di restare intrappolata nella vita di un'altra? Helen ed Ellie sono gemelle. Identiche. Almeno così le vedono gli altri. Ma le due bambine sanno che non è così: Helen è la leader, Ellie la spalla. Helen decide, Ellie obbedisce. Helen pretende, Ellie accetta. Helen inventa i giochi, Ellie partecipa. Finché Helen ne inventa uno un po' troppo pericoloso: scambiarsi le parti. Solo per un giorno. Dai vestiti alla pettinatura ai modi di fare. Ed ecco che Ellie, con la treccia di Helen, comincia a spadroneggiare, mentre Helen si finge la sottomessa e spaventata Ellie.

The richly illustrated story of a woman who, late in life, copes with the buried trauma of her childhood as a Holocaust survivor by becoming a master needlework artist like her mother, who saved both their lives in the camps with her seamstress skills.

This book wants you to know that it is not a sleepy book. The only problem is... it feels veeerrry tired. Can it stay awake long enough to show you that it is not a sleepy book?

I made a terrible mistake. I gave my heart to my worst enemy in order to survive. Relinquishing my heart allows me access to my pent-up magic. But it has a side effect. Now, as I swim through the sea kingdom, I find myself randomly consumed by dark thoughts. Sometimes when I stare at the men competing in the tournament for my hand, I get a random itch—the urge to reach out and snap their necks. To hear that brittle crack of bone and watch their eyes fade to gray. It doesn't matter how sweet, funny, or handsome they are. The desire to hurt them is nearly overwhelming.

Everyone is born with intuitive powers that range from normal to intense. This empowering book is your key to unlocking the extraordinary. Renowned teacher Ann Caulfield takes you on a transformative journey, exploring the spectrum of psychic potential within you.

In this poignant, magical tale by the acclaimed author of Eventown, two girls find themselves dropped into each other’s world—and must face down dragons they’ve only imagined. Auden “Denny” Greene is happiest with her friend Runa, creating stories set in their imaginary land of...

A must-have for any nursery! This bestselling series adds another charming audiobook that imagines creatures all across the animal kingdom as kiddos showing affection to their mamas – making it the perfect purchase for Mother's Day and Valentine's Day or any time of year. This program is read...

Building a balanced life with intimacy, passion and commitment.

On a frosty winter evening, the Baron watches the snow fall. He is bored and worried. It will soon be Christmas and everything is too quiet. What can he do to bring excitement to the Manor? His wife, the Baroness, has an idea: he can appoint a King of Christmas, a peasant to take his place. And...

Flint Hopkins è convinto di aver trovato la persona ideale a cui affittare lo spazio sopra il suo studio legale a Minneapolis. Spera ardentemente che la proposta di Ellen Rodgers vada a buon fine: le sue referenze sono ottime ed è persino di bell'aspetto. Ma quando Flint scopre che la ragazza passa le sue giornate a suonare... tutte le sue attese crollano. Ellen, infatti, è una terapeuta che usa la musica per aiutare i suoi pazienti. Tamburi, chitarre, persino urli a squarciagola.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK READ BY MERYL STREEP “Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature.”—The Guardian In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of...

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Sadie Wen is perfect on paper: school captain, valedictorian, and a "pleasure to have in class." It's not easy, but she has a trick to keep her model-student smile plastered on her face at all times: she channels all her frustrations into her email drafts. She'd never send them of course—she'd rather die than hurt anyone's feelings—but it's a relief to let loose on her power-hungry English teacher or a freeloading classmate taking credit for Sadie's work. All her most vehemently worded emails are directed at her infuriating cocaptain, Julius Gong.

From the earliest recorded history of the Russian state, its people have sought to define their place in the world. And while many of us look to make sense of Russia through its political history, in many ways a real grasp of this awe-inspiring country comes from looking closely at its cultural achievements. The 24 lectures of Understanding Russia: A Cultural History survey hundreds of years of Russian culture, from the world of Ivan the Terrible to the dawn of the Soviet Union to the post-war tensions of Putin’s Russia.

The great revolutions of the past 300 years have profoundly shaped the social, cultural, political, and military landscape of the 21st century. These epic changes tore down established orders and built new ones in their place. What drives individuals and groups to embrace revolution? At what point does a society decide to revolt? Delve into these questions and more. Taught by Professor Lynne Ann Hartnett of Villanova University, these 24 eye-opening lessons will give you new insights into the forces that have shaped our political and cultural world.

Now a global best seller, the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan peasant woman, reflects on the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America. Menchú suffered gross injustice and hardship in her early life: her brother, father, and mother were murdered by the Guatemalan military. She learned Spanish and turned to catechistic work as an expression of political revolt, as well as religious commitment. Menchú vividly conveys the traditional beliefs of her community and her personal response to feminist and socialist ideas.

When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin's essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, her entire life changes overnight. Now she has the approval of her classmates at her new international school in Beijing, a career-launching internship opportunity at her favorite magazine...and a massive secret to keep.