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The 6:41 to Paris
by Jean-Philippe BlondelAfter decades, former lovers come face to face in a novel filled with a &“suspenseful dread that makes you want to turn every page at locomotive pace&” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Cécile, a stylish forty-seven-year-old, has spent the weekend visiting her parents in a provincial town southeast of Paris. By early Monday morning, she&’s exhausted. These trips back home are always stressful, and she settles into a train compartment with an empty seat beside her. But it&’s soon occupied by a man she instantly recognizes: Philippe Leduc, with whom she had a passionate affair that ended in her brutal humiliation almost thirty years ago. In the fraught hour and a half that ensues, their express train hurtles toward the French capital. Cécile and Philippe undertake their own face-to-face journey—In silence? What could they possibly say to one another?—with the reader gaining entrée to the most private of thoughts. This intense, intimate novel offers &“a taut, suspenseful psychological journey from which there is no escape . . . Gripping&” (Kati Marton, author of Paris: A Love Story). &“Perfectly written and a remarkably suspenseful read . . . Absorbing, intriguing, insightful.&” —Library Journal (starred review)
The 6.5 Practices of Moderately Successful Poets
by Jeffrey SkinnerA private eye turned moderately successful poet leads readers on a satiric, hopeful tour of how to make a life in the arts, while still having a life. Revealing, hilarious, and peppered with sly takes on the ins and outs of contemporary American poetry (chapters include "The Silence of the Iambs," "The Revisionarium, Ask Dr. Frankenpoem," and "The Periodic Table of Poetic Elements"), Jeffrey Skinner offers advice, candor, and wit.Revision is the process a poem endures to become its best self.Or, if you are the poet, you are the process a poem endures to become its best self.Endures because a first draft, like all other objects in the universe, has inertia and would prefer to stay where it is. The poet must not collaborate.Best self because the poem is more like a person than a thing, and does not strenuously object to personification.Yo, poem.But let's not get carried away. It's your poem and you can treat it as you wish; sweet talk it; push it around if that's what it takes. Alfred Hitchcock notoriously said of the actors in his movies, "They are cattle."Jeffrey Skinner is the author of five books of poetry, most recently Salt Water Amnesia (Ausable Press, 2005). His poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Nation, The American Poetry Review, Poetry, BOMB, and The Paris Review, and his work has earned awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Ingram Merrill Foundation, and the Howard Foundation.
6 Chambers, 1 Bullet
by Sonny BargerIn this second adventure from bestselling author Sonny Barger, hard–living antihero Patch Kinkade must find a way to bust in to prison if he's going to figure out who is responsible for killing three of his brothers. Patch Kinkade, the notorious leader of the infamous and feared Infidelz motorcycle club, has faced down a wide array of bad guys in his day. But when three of his fellow club members show up dead in a meat locker––frozen stiff on their bikes, with counterfeit $100 bills stuffed in their mouths – and the funny money leads back to the Russian mob, Patch is ready to add some ex–Pinkos to his hit list. After shaking down a couple of Russian hooker/con artists, Patch learns that there's a new Russian crime family, the Shalinsky Cartel, trying to establish their turf, and the murdered Infidelz were unfortunate casualties in their ruthless campaign. The Russians' leader is awaiting trial in prison, and it seems that Patch won't be able to get to the bottom of things without going to extreme measures. Soon he's behind bars himself, after cooking up an ingenious scheme to get at the Russian godfather, where he hopes to send a clear message – don't mess with the brotherhood of the Infidelz –with one well–placed shank. Now Patch's well–honed skills, learned inside and outside of prison walls, must serve him well if he's to avenge his compatriots' deaths, and regain dominance for the Infidelz once and for all.
El 6º continente: Precedido de Ex enfermo de los hospitales de París
by Daniel Pennac¿Cómo diablos puede convertirse una familia obsesionada con la limpieza en la fuente de polución más horrenda de la historia de la humanidad? Esta es la incógnita que se resuelve en El 6º continente, la obra teatral creada a partir de las innumerables improvisaciones de un grupo de actores bajo las órdenes de la directora francesa Lilo Baur. Estrenada en el teatro parisino Bouffes du Nord, este drama familiar-planetario es a su vez una ópera bufa que, ante el inevitable desastre ecológico que vaticinan sus páginas, no deja otra salida al espectador (y al lector) que la risa. Precede a esta pieza teatral el monólogo Ex paciente de los hospitales de París, en el que un médico residente de un hospital público de París relata una larga y accidentada noche de guardia, una noche en la que encontró la fe, la perdió, la reencontró y la extravió de nuevo. Con su habitual y aguda ironía, y echando mano del lenguaje escénico, Daniel Pennac nos enfrenta con la realidad de una sociedad posmoderna llena de excesos, inconsciente y egoísta, cuyos integrantes desestabilizan un sistema sanitario precario y un equilibro medioambiental ya prácticamente inexistente. Reseñas:«Divertida, conmovedora, lúcida y bromista.»Le quotidien du médecin «Divertidísimo.»Marie France «El estilo ligero y audaz de Pennac nos ofrece una pléyade de situaciones cómicas y toda una legión de personajes estrafalarios. Es divertida, uno se ríe, pero la melancolía y el cinismo, siempre presentes en Pennac, no pierden su lugar, y provocan de manera imperceptible que el lector ahonde en sus reflexiones y emociones más sombrías.»Le souffleur
6 Essential Questions
by Priscila Uppal6 Essential Questions tells the story of Renata as she travels to Brazil to reunite with the mother who abandoned her when she was just five years old. In Rio, Renata discovers more than she bargained for in her quest to uncover the truth of who abandoned whom. She is continually tossed about by her undead grandmother and a semi-invisible uncle as they choreograph the ultimate dance of mother and daughter, both of whom must confront their dreams before they can ever attempt to confront each other. Imaginations run wild in this strangely beautiful and funny story loosely based on Uppal’s critically acclaimed memoir, Projection: Encounters with My Runaway Mother, a finalist for both the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction.
6 horas y 42 minutos
by Claude BouchardAunque la mayoría de ellos se dedicaban a diversas actividades delictivas, no tenían experiencia en este campo concreto y nunca antes habían participado en un trabajo como éste. Sin embargo, con una planificación adecuada, una organización cuidadosa y la información privilegiada de que disponían, estaban seguros de que el atraco al banco sería pan comido. Diez minutos, entrar y salir, era todo lo que tardarían y se repartirían 2,5 millones de dólares. Nada podía salir mal, ya que habían pensado en todo... ¿Cómo podían saber que un nuevo miembro del consejo visitaría el banco esa mañana? ¿Y cómo podían saber que ese nuevo miembro de la junta era Chris Barry?
6 Killer Bodies (Body Movers #6)
by Stephanie BondThe romantic mystery series continues as a debutante-turned-department store clerk investigates when a friend is accused of being a notorious killer.Carlotta Wren’s world is crumbling beneath her well-shod feet. One of her closest friends has been arrested as the Charmed Killer, but Carlotta refuses to believe it. And to prove her friend’s innocence, Carlotta goes against her boyfriend Peter’s wishes and resumes her after-hours body-moving duties.And then . . .Peter pressures her for an answer to his proposal . . .Her troubled brother Wesley goes missing . . .And the madman stalking the city strikes again, this time a little too close to home.But when Carlotta finds herself in the clutches of the Charmed Killer, is she destined for her own body bag?Praise for the Body Movers series“Charming . . . has all the ingredients for a chic sleuth-a-thon. . . . Bond keeps the pace frantic, the plot tight and the laughs light, and supplies a cliffhanger ending that’s a bargain at twice the price.” —Publishers Weekly on 2 Bodies for the Price of 1, Starred Review“Bond’s latest mystery brims with suspense while also offering a liberal peppering of wickedly funny dialogue and situations. . . . This standout is part of a terrific series librarians will want to have in full.” —Booklist on 5 Bodies to Die For, Starred Review
6 Mahathmulu
by Sreepada Subrahmanya Sastry6 Mahathmulu is the abridged life stories of 6 eminent personalities-Gautham Buddha, Sankaracharya, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda,Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gandhi.
6 More Fantasy Stories
by Robert T. JeschonekIn these pages, Robert T. Jeschonek will take you on a tour of the wildest places and people you've never imagined. You've never met anyone quite like Tizona, the talking sword of the Spanish warrior El Cid...Omar Wild, the dying jazzman whose tunes foretell the future...Terpsichore the muse, who creates a monster when she makes a certain piper a medieval idol...Virgil the mind reader, who sees terrifying visions through the eyes of his true love...Alice, who finds that Wonderland can be a nightmare for grown-ups...and Vincent, an artist haunted by creatures with top hats for heads. Don't miss these edgy, exciting, and surprising fantasy tales by a Doctor Who author who was nominated for the British Fantasy Award. It's the latest collection from award-winning storyteller Robert T. Jeschonek, a master of unique and unexpected fantasy that really packs a punch. His stories have appeared in books, magazines, websites, and podcasts around the world. He was nominated for the British Fantasy Award and won the national grand prize in the Strange New Worlds writing contest from Pocket Books. DC Comics, Simon & Schuster, and DAW Books have published his work. His young adult fantasy novel, My Favorite Band Does Not Exist, was named a Top Ten First Novel for Youth by Booklist. This volume includes six fantasy e-book stories and novelettes for one low price: "The Sword That Spoke": Once upon a time, the sword Tizona helps the warrior knight El Cid cut a swath through the Moors invading Spain. But El Cid doesn't know the great sword's secret: that it has a mind of its own and talks only to his beautiful wife, Jimena. When woman and blade unite, can they free the legendary hero from a demon's wicked clutches? "Dionysus Dying": Jazz star Bobby Ball sees the future when he plays his sax. The music of his dying idol, Omar Wild, throws open the door to tomorrow, but Bobby doesn't like what he sees. A faded torch singer will die unless Bobby plays an impossible song, one that will force him to go solo in a race against time and the fight of his life. "Groupie Everlasting": Terpsichore the muse has a thing for musicians. Her passion breathes life into the careers of stars from the Pied Piper of Hamelin to a modern-day guitar hero. But when the latest in her long line of superstar finds flames out, Terpsichore must tap her own inner wild child for inspiration. "Girl Meets Mind Reader": When Virgil the mind reader falls in love with Bridget, he discovers he can see the world through her eyes. But the world she shows him is full of things that shouldn't be there. "The Return of Alice": Alice has had a lousy life since she left Wonderland. All grown up and trapped in an unhappy marriage, she longs to escape. But when she finally manages to leap through the mirror, she finds that the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Tweedledum and Tweedledee are out for blood. "Vincent's Secret Students": Beings from beyond time and space torment an artist on the brink of madness as part of an incredible quest. Will their bizarre visions drive Vincent completely over the edge, leaving him lost forever, even as they inspire the most amazing work of his life? Only the Notfolk know.
6 ore e 42 minuti (Il Vigilante #5)
by Claude BouchardSebbene la maggior parte di loro si dilettasse in una varietà di attività criminali, nessuno di loro aveva esperienza in quel particolare campo e non erano mai stati coinvolti in un lavoro come quello prima. Tuttavia, con una pianificazione adeguata, un'organizzazione attenta e informazioni di prim'ordine a loro disposizione, erano certi che quella rapina in banca sarebbe stata un gioco da ragazzi. Dieci minuti, dentro e fuori, e avrebbero avuto 2,5 milioni di dollari da dividersi. Niente sarebbe potuto andare storto perché avevano pensato a tutto... Ma come potevano sapere che un nuovo membro del consiglio avrebbe visitato la banca quella mattina? E come potevano sapere che il nuovo membro del consiglio fosse Chris Barry?
6 Rainier Drive: 16 Lighthouse Road; 204 Rosewood Lane; 311 Pelican Court; 44 Cranberry Point; 50 Harbor Street; 6 Rainier Drive (Cedar Cove #6)
by Debbie Macomber6 Rainier DriveCedar Cove, WashingtonDear Reader,As you may have heard, we've recently had quite a shock. My husband, Seth, and I lost our business, The Lighthouse restaurant-to arson. The investigation continues. The prime suspect is a young ex-employee named Anson Butler, who disappeared right after the fire. So Seth and I are trying to sort out our lives. (And let me tell you, this kind of crisis isnotgood for a marriage. ) In the meantime, life goes on for everyone else in Cedar Cove-with marriages, births, reunions and even the occasional scandal. One of the most interesting pieces of news is that Cal, who works on Cliff Harding's ranch, is now rescuing wild mustangs from Wyoming. I have to run-I'm meeting an old friend, Warren Saget, for lunch. Let's talk soon, and I'll fill you in on everything that's happening in town!Justine
6 Rainier Drive: 50 Harbor Street 6 Rainier Drive 74 Seaside Avenue 8 Sandpiper Way (Cedar Cove #6)
by Debbie MacomberCome back to Cedar Cove! Visit the characters that feel like old friends, discover new ones, and learn what is keeping the charming town—and Judge Olivia Lockhart—busy! Book 6 in this beloved series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Justine and Seth Gunderson are trying to make plans and sort out their future after losing their business—the Lighthouse restaurant—to arson. The investigation is ongoing, but the prime suspect disappeared right after the fire. And this kind of crisis can be hard on a marriage. In the meantime, the drama of everyday life goes on for everyone in town: Maryellen’s difficult pregnancy means she needs to ask for help from an unlikely source, Lynette might have to figure out how to handle a broken heart, and someone gets involved with a celebrity!Previously published
6 Short Stories
by Robert T. JeschonekWelcome to six short stories from award-winning storyteller Robert T. Jeschonek. This volume includes six full-length tales for one low price:"Wave a White Flag." Old man Henry decides to throw everything out the window, literally. No one can stop him as he chucks his belongings from his high-rise apartment and watches them crash to the sidewalk far below. But he can't get rid of some memories no matter how hard he tries."Day of the Mad Shitter." A man's obsessive pursuit of a workplace bathroom slob leads to an epic meltdown with tragic consequences."How to Get Lucky." Hopper the narcoleptic seeks salvation in an experimental sleep lab. Will a makeshift family of sleep-disorder rejects help him find the peace he craves, or will the twisted dreams that haunt him drag him into a personal hell on Earth?"A Wall of Lisas." A lonely woman struggles to overcome the isolation that torments her. Reflections of a terrible tomorrow drive her to the brink of madness."The Day After They Rounded Up Everyone Who Could Love Unconditionally." A society sheds its weakest links--everyone capable of unconditional love. In the aftermath, one of the survivors starts to think something wasn't quite right about the glorious purge."The Walking Bomb." What's the worst that can happen to a minister working in a bomb factory? A streak of bad luck that turns him into the next best thing to a human bomb. As disasters rain down around him and kill the people he loves most, this modern-day Job sets out on a journey of discovery that might just lead to a genuine miracle of healing and redemption.
6 Sick Hipsters
by Rayo CasablancaIn this hilarious, frenetic, adrenalin-charged debut, Rayo Casablanca does for modern day Williamsburg, Brooklyn, what Bret Easton Ellis's Less than Zero did for '80s L.A.--but with a knowing grin and a far cooler soundtrack. . .Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is the center of the hipster universe, and the members of the Whole Sick Crew are its shining stars. The gang includes Wolfgang, a heavy metal musician and high school guidance counselor who supplies coke to his charges; Rad, a doctor obsessed with obscure new wave songs who has a bad habit of cutting himself when he's stressed; Beth Ann, the neighborhood's queen knitter who's slowly going blind and Harrison, a museum curator moonlighting as a writer of highly prized porn. Collectively, they're the arbiters of taste for every vinyl-loving, Gap-spurning, thrift store regular in town. But lately someone has been laying waste to Brooklyn's über-hipsters, dispatching them in gruesome fashion.The cops are dragging their heels, but the Whole Sick Crew knows that a serial killer dubbed Doctor Jeep is responsible. They have a plan to stop him--and it's about to go spectacularly awry. Before the week is over, they'll be up to their skinny-jeaned waists in mayhem, manipulation, contract killers, raw sewage, and murderous monkeys. Something is rotten in the state of Billyburg, and the last hipsters standing will discover just how rotten it really is. . .
6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did)
by Tess SharpeNina LaCour meets Jenny Han in this beautiful and charming story of six moments that lead to two girls, one kiss, and eventually, three little words that were maybe always true. After years of bickering, Penny and Tate have called a truce: they&’ll play nice. They have to. Their mothers (life-long best friends) need them to be perfect, drama-free daughters when Penny&’s mother becomes a living liver donor to Tate&’s mom. Forced to live together as their moms recover, the girls&’ truce is essential in keeping everything—their jobs, the house, the finances, the Moms&’ healing—running smoothly. They&’ve got to let this thing between them go. There&’s one little hitch: Penny and Tate keep almost kissing. It&’s just this confusing thing that keeps happening. You know, from time to time. For basically their entire teenaged existence. They&’ve never talked about it. They&’ve always ignored it in the aftermath. But now they&’re living across the hall from each other. And some things—like their kisses—can&’t be almosts forever. Told through the two girls&’ present, and six moments from their past, this dynamic love story shows that sometimes the person you need the most has been there for you all along.
The $60,000 Dog: My Life with Animals
by Lauren SlaterA stunning new book about the role of animals in our lives, by a popular and acclaimed writer From the time she is nine years old, biking to the farmland outside her suburban home, where she discovers a disquieting world of sleeping cows and a "Private Way" full of the wondrous and creepy creatures of the wild--spiders, deer, moles, chipmunks, and foxes--Lauren Slater finds in animals a refuge from her troubled life. As she matures, her attraction to animals strengthens and grows more complex and compelling even as her family is falling to pieces around her. Slater spends a summer at horse camp, where she witnesses the alternating horrific and loving behavior of her instructor toward the animals in her charge and comes to question the bond that so often develops between females and their equines. Slater's questions follow her to a foster family, her own parents no longer able to care for her. A pet raccoon, rescued from a hole in the wall, teaches her how to feel at home away from home. The two Shiba Inu puppies Slater adopts years later, against her husband's will, grow increasingly important to her as she ages and her family begins to grow. Slater's husband is a born skeptic and possesses a sternly scientific view of animals as unconscious, primitive creatures, one who insists "that an animal's worth is roughly equivalent to its edibility." As one of her dogs, Lila, goes blind and the medical bills and monthly expenses begin to pour in, he calculates the financial burden of their canine family member and finds that Lila has cost them about $60,000, not to mention the approximately 400 pounds of feces she has deposited in their yard. But when Benjamin begins to suffer from chronic pain, Lauren is convinced it is Lila's resilience and the dog's quick adaptation to her blindness that draws her husband out of his own misery and motivates him to try to adjust to his situation. Ben never becomes a true believer or a die-hard animal lover, but his story and the stories Lauren tells of her own bond with animals convince her that our connections with the furry, the four-legged, the exoskeleton-ed, or the winged may be just as priceless as our human relationships. The $60,000 Dog is Lauren Slater's intimate manifesto on the unique, invaluable, and often essential contributions animals make to our lives. As a psychologist, a reporter, an amateur naturalist, and above all an enormously gifted writer, she draws us into the stories of her passion for animals that are so much more than pets. She describes her intense love for the animals in her life without apology and argues, finally, that the works of Darwin and other evolutionary biologists prove that, when it comes to worth, animals are equal, and in some senses even superior, to human beings.From the Hardcover edition.
60 Days of Pleasure (Days of Pleasure Series #6)
by Vanessa HowardDetermined to give Alicia Mitchell the love that she longs for, NBA-star Dallas Avery whisks her away on exciting adventures around the world.Dallas let his heart dictate their journey to Seattle and allows the Emerald City to work its magic on Alicia. Until civil unrest involving the indigenous people collides with a dirty politician’s plans to use city funds to cover personal debts. A chance meeting with Yuma, a tribal chief’s son, creates an opportunity for Dallas to make a difference for those whose voices have been silenced. When an altercation with the police develops after Dallas and Alicia assist a homeless woman, Yuma’s tribe is forced to shift gears and protect the couple.Can Dallas keep the love of his life safe, and will the civil unrest drive a permanent wedge between them?ABOUT THE DAYS OF PLEASURE SERIESEach Pleasures book is a standalone, NO cliffhangersUSA TODAY, and National Bestselling Authors take you on amazing journey with NBA Basketball Star, Dallas Avery, and Alicia Mitchell, a woman who is as mysterious as she is beautiful.Follow this unlikely couple as they travel to exotic places such as Paris, Durabia, Caribbean, Scotland and many others. Each story embroils them in a new set of challenges and adventure as they navigate their way to love.Book 1–10 Days of Pleasure by Stephanie M. FreemanBook 2–20 Days of Pleasure by J. L. CampbellBook 3–30 Days of Pleasure by Sierra KayBook 4–40 Days of Pleasure by Martha Kennerson and Stephanie M. FreemanBook 5–50 Days of Pleasure by Anita L. Roseboro and Michelle D. RayfordBook 6–60 Days of Pleasure by VanessaBook 7–70 Days of Pleasure by Christine PaulsBook 8–80 Days of Pleasure by Aiken PonderBook 9–90 Days of Pleasure by Marie L. McKenzie and Naleighna KaiBook 10—Open Door Marriage by Naleighna Kai
The 60s: The Story of a Decade
by The New Yorker Magazine Henry Finder David Remnick Hannah Arendt Renata AdlerThe third installment of a fascinating decade-by-decade series, this anthology collects historic New Yorker pieces from the most tumultuous years of the twentieth century--including work by James Baldwin, Pauline Kael, Sylvia Plath, Roger Angell, Muriel Spark, and John Updike--alongside new assessments of the 1960s by some of today's finest writers. Here are real-time accounts of these years of turmoil: Calvin Trillin reports on the integration of Southern universities, E. B. White and John Updike wrestle with the enormity of the Kennedy assassination, and Jonathan Schell travels with American troops into the jungles of Vietnam. The murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., the fallout of the 1968 Democratic Convention, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, the Six-Day War: All are brought to immediate and profound life in these pages. The New Yorker of the 1960s was also the wellspring of some of the truly timeless works of American journalism. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, Hannah Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem, and James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time all first appeared in The New Yorker and are featured here. The magazine also published such indelible short story masterpieces as John Cheever's "The Swimmer" and John Updike's "A & P," alongside poems by Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. The arts underwent an extraordinary transformation during the decade, one mirrored by the emergence in The New Yorker of critical voices as arresting as Pauline Kael and Kenneth Tynan. Among the crucial cultural figures profiled here are Simon & Garfunkel, Tom Stoppard, Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Cassius Clay (before he was Muhammad Ali), and Mike Nichols and Elaine May. The assembled pieces are given fascinating contemporary context by current New Yorker writers, including Jill Lepore, Malcolm Gladwell, and David Remnick. The result is an incomparable collective portrait of a truly galvanizing era.
61: Elko Lord of the Sea
by Adam BladeA new evil enemy and dangerous realm await Tom on his new Beast Quest. Elko Lord of the Sea has risen from the waves to wreak havoc. Can Tom overcome this deadly peril?
The 6'1" Grinch (Xmas Ser.)
by Tiffany WhiteTwo mismatched lovers learn that Christmas is the time for giving . . . and receiving. Christmas is Hollie Winslow’s favorite holiday. But as a realtor, she has to work when the clients need her, even during the holidays. Bah Humbug should have been Noel Hawksley’s name, but Noel doesn’t look anything like a grinch. Devastatingly gorgeous in a menacing sort of way, he demands his own way and expects to get it. If Hollie can’t find him a house immediately, he’s likely to commit murder most jolly. And if she has to continue house hunting with him, she is likely to commit something most folly . . . “Tiffany White’s light Christmas tale is sure to please.” —RT Book Reviews
61 Hours: A Jack Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher #14)
by Lee Child<P><P> A bus crashes in a savage snowstorm and lands Jack Reacher in the middle of a deadly confrontation. In nearby Bolton, South Dakota, one brave woman is standing up for justice in a small town threatened by sinister forces. <P><P> If she's going to live long enough to testify, she'll need help. Because a killer is coming to Bolton, a coldly proficient assassin who never misses. <P><P> Reacher's original plan was to keep on moving. But the next 61 hours will change everything. The secrets are deadlier and his enemies are stronger than he could have guessed--but so is the woman he'll risk his life to save. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
612 euro
by Cristina Fernández Blanco Jon ArretxeBueltan da Toure, San Frantzisko auzoko detektibe berezia, bizilagun afrikarrentzat agurgarria, emakume zurientzat desiragarria eta polizientzat mespretxagarria. Bolada txar batetik pasatzen ari den momentuan ustezko anaia baten bisita jasoko du bere patera-pisuan, lekua egingo dio afrikar abegiaren izenean eta, erabaki horren erruz, arazo larriak sortuko zaizkio, lapurreta, droga-trafiko eta hilketa kasuetan belarrietaraino nahastuko dutenak. 19 Kamera arrakastatsuaren ondoren dator 612 Euro. Toureren sagako bigarren nobela hau ere Euskal Herriko ghettorik handienean kokatuta dago, Bilboko San Frantziskon. 612 euro instituzioek behartsuenei hilero ematen dieten kopurua da, sanfrantziskotar askoren esperantza bizirik irauteko. Gordintasuna eta umorea konbinatuz, Jon Arretxek erritmo biziko eleberria eraiki du, irakurlea lehen orrialdetik harrapatu eta amaiera arte oharkabean daramana.
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by Cristina Fernández Blanco Jon Arretxe612 euros, la renta de garantía de ingresos de la que dependen tantas familias, es el título de la segunda entrega de la saga del detective Touré. Respetado por sus compatriotas, vigilado por la policía y deseado por las mujeres blancas, el desplazado Touré sobrevive realizando trabajos de lo más variopintos. En esta ocasión, tras recibir la visita de un supuesto familiar, se verá envuelto en una serie de absurdas vicisitudes donde, para franquearlas, tendrá que poner a prueba todo su ingenio detectivesco. El autor y trotamundos, Jon Arretxe, realiza aquí un periplo al interior de ese submundo que engloba a los sin papeles, y que permanece oculto en nuestro universo de blancos, para contarnos la cruda realidad de quiénes son y cómo viven sus moradores. Una novela escrita con un lenguaje divertido y un ritmo trepidante, donde los golpes de efecto se encadenan uno tras otro atrapando al lector hasta su conclusión.
The 613
by Archie RandArchie Rand's career as an artist spans five decades and myriad themes and genres. Among his pioneering explorations, The 613 is surely one of his most ambitious feats yet. Without any idea where the work would be exhibited, Rand began transforming each and every one of the 613 mitzvahs, or commandments, into its own breathtaking painting, a series that took five years to complete. Each of the gorgeous and perplexing panels features a vibrant, unexpected image that brings forth the heart of its law and commands our eyes to linger. Rand is startling and original in his rich color choices, bold characters, and extraordinarily expressive approach. The New York Times describes the paintings as "rendered in the style of comics and pulp fiction book jackets, a dash of Mad magazine, a spoonful of Tales of the Crypt, some grotesques, some superheroes, always action, emotion, drama." Whether grotesque or dramatic, each painting provokes a sense of wonder and self-reflection, making The 613 a book to be visited time and time again. Perfect for readers of art, religion, or popular visual culture, The 613 may be the most audacious and distinctive gift book of its kind.From the Hardcover edition.
62: A Model Kit (New Directions Classic)
by Gregory Rabassa Julio CortázarFirst published in English in 1972 and long out of print, 62: A Model Kit is Julio Cortázar's brilliant, intricate blueprint for life in the so-called "City." Here is an exhilarating intellectual performance, in the tradition of Roger Penrose's The Emperor's New Mind and Steven Pinker's The Language Instinct. On the way to showing how the world of our ancient ancestors shaped our modern modular mind, Steven Mithen shares one provocative insight after another as he answers a series of fascinating questions: Were our brains hard-wired in the Pleistocene Era by the needs of hunter-gatherers? When did religious beliefs first emerge? Why were the first paintings made by humankind so technically accomplished and expressive? What can the sexual habits of chimpanzees tell us about the prehistory of the modern mind? This is the first archaeological account to support the new modular concept of the mind. The concept, promulgated by cognitive and evolutionary psychologists, views the mind as a collection of specialized intelligences or "cognitive domains," somewhat like a Swiss army knife with its specialized blades and tools. Arguing that only archaeology can answer many of the key questions raised by the new concept, Mithen delineates a three-phase sequence for the mind's evolution over six million years--from early Homo in Africa to the ice-age Neanderthals to our modern modular minds. Here is an intriguing and challenging explanation of what it means to be human, a bold new theory about the origins and nature of the mind.