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Alyosha the Pot (Classics To Go)
by Leo Tolstoy"Alyosha the Pot" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy and a masterpiece of rare perfection. Alyosha, a young child who lives in a village and obtained the nickname "the Pot" from an incident where he broke a pot in his youth, is sent to live with a merchant's family as a servant. He falls in love with Ustinja, a young girl who cooks for the merchant's family. Eventually he asks Ustinja to marry him, but his father scolds him and tells him that marriage will come when and with whom the father chooses. Later during Lent, Alyosha is clearing snow from the roof when he falls to his death. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
Alys, Always
by Harriet LaneA SUSPENSEFUL, ASSURED L ITERARY DEBUT THAT EXPLORES THE DARK SIDE OF DESIRE AND AMBITION THROUGH ONE WOMAN' S UNLIKELY ENTRY INTO A N ELITE WORLD AND A DESTINY OF HER OWN DESIGN ON A BITTER WINTER' S NIGHT, Frances Thorpe comes upon the aftermath of a car crash and, while comforting the dying driver, Alys Kyte, hears her final words. The wife of a celebrated novelist, Alys moved in rarefied circles, and when Frances agrees to meet the bereaved family, she glimpses a world entirely foreign to her: cultured, wealthy, and privileged. While slowly forging a friendship with Alys's carelessly charismatic daughter, Frances finds her own life takes a dramatic turn, propelling her from an anonymous existence as an assistant editor for the books section of a newspaper to the dizzying heights of literary society. With her unforgettable protagonist, author Harriet Lane draws readers into a tightly paced tale that careens towards an audacious ending. Transfixing, insightful, and unsettling, Alys, Always drops us into the mind of an enigmatic young woman whose perspective on a glamorous world also shines a light on those on the outside who would risk all to become part of it.
Alys, Always
by Harriet LaneFrom the author of Her, a suspenseful, assured literary debut that explores the dark side of desire and ambition through one woman's unlikely entry into an elite world and a destiny of her own design.On a bitter winter's night, Frances Thorpe comes upon the aftermath of a car crash and, while comforting the dying driver, Alys Kyte, hears her final words. The wife of a celebrated novelist, Alys moved in rarefied circles, and when Frances agrees to meet the bereaved family, she glimpses a world entirely foreign to her: cultured, wealthy, and privileged. While slowly forging a friendship with Alys's carelessly charismatic daughter, Frances finds her own life takes a dramatic turn, propelling her from an anonymous existence as an assistant editor for the books section of a newspaper to the dizzying heights of literary society. With her unforgettable protagonist, author Harriet Lane draws readers into a tightly paced tale that careens towards an audacious ending. Transfixing, insightful, and unsettling, Alys, Always drops us into the mind of an enigmatic young woman whose perspective on a glamorous world also shines a light on those on the outside who would risk all to become part of it.
Alys, Always: A Novel
by Harriet LaneFrom the author of Her, a suspenseful, assured literary debut that explores the dark side of desire and ambition through one woman's unlikely entry into an elite world and a destiny of her own design.On a bitter winter's night, Frances Thorpe comes upon the aftermath of a car crash and, while comforting the dying driver, Alys Kyte, hears her final words. The wife of a celebrated novelist, Alys moved in rarefied circles, and when Frances agrees to meet the bereaved family, she glimpses a world entirely foreign to her: cultured, wealthy, and privileged. While slowly forging a friendship with Alys's carelessly charismatic daughter, Frances finds her own life takes a dramatic turn, propelling her from an anonymous existence as an assistant editor for the books section of a newspaper to the dizzying heights of literary society. With her unforgettable protagonist, author Harriet Lane draws readers into a tightly paced tale that careens towards an audacious ending. Transfixing, insightful, and unsettling, Alys, Always drops us into the mind of an enigmatic young woman whose perspective on a glamorous world also shines a light on those on the outside who would risk all to become part of it.
Alys, Always: A superbly disquieting psychological thriller
by Harriet LaneFrances is a thirty-something sub-editor, an invisible production, drone on the books pages of the Questioner. Her routine and colourless existence is disrupted one winter evening when she happens upon the aftermath of a car crash and hears the last words of the driver, Alys Kyte.When Alys's family makes contact in an attempt to find closure, Frances is given a tantalising glimpse of a very different world: one of privilege and possibility. The relationships she builds with the Kytes will have an impact on her own life, both professionally and personally, as Frances dares to wonder whether she might now become a player in her own right...Read by Clare Corbett(p) 2012 Orion Publishing Group
Alys, Always: A superbly disquieting psychological thriller (Nhb Modern Plays Ser.)
by Harriet Lane'A marvellous novel. I absolutely adored it ... So subtle, funny, tender and so miraculously observed ... Utterly brilliant' Jilly Cooper'Amazing . . . chillingly brilliant' RED'A superbly disquieting psychological thriller ... Mordantly funny, yet chilling, this tale of an ordinary woman inveigling her way into a position of power is compulsive reading' SPECTATORThey have everything she wants...Frances is a thirty-something lowly sub-editor, but her routine, colourless existence is disrupted one winter evening when she happens upon the aftermath of a car crash and hears the last words of the driver, Alys Kyte.When Alys's family makes contact in an attempt to find closure, Frances is given a tantalising glimpse of a very different world: one of privilege and possibility. The relationships she builds with the Kytes will have an impact on her own life, both professionally and personally, as Frances dares to wonder whether she might now become a player in her own right ...'A suspensful portrait of the outsider and a satisfyingly bitchy send-up of literary London' GUARDIAN 'Frances is a fascinating creation: determined, deceitful, intriguingly complex and believably drawn ... This deeply unsettling but eminently readable story is one that will linger in the memory' OBSERVER'Lane's take on contemporary class is so sharply observed that it becomes almost satirical: the perennial theme of social climbing gets a superb new treatment in her highly entertaining, slightly chilling tale of a cuckoo in the nest' SUNDAY TIMES'Superbly, even poetically written with an almost feverish hyper-realism, this All About Eve for our times misses no telling detail of the difference between the entitled and unentitled classes... A brilliant idea, brilliantly realised. I loved it, I loved it. I've run out of superlatives and all that remains to say is that I wish I was you; I wish I hadn't read it and had that pleasure to come' Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL
Alyssa Again
by Sylvie Kurtzshe'd assumed her twin's identity, faked an engagement to a man she hardly knew.But only by becoming Alyssa could Brooke Snowden view life through her long-lost sister's eyes...to find the person who wanted Alyssa dead.The deception, she knew, was fraught with risk, but Brooke hadn't anticipated her dangerous attraction to the one man forbidden to her....It was Jack Chessman's duty as a cop to protect Brooke, and his debt of honor to her twin. But while his regard for Alyssa had never gone beyond brotherly affection, his feelings for pretend fiancée Brooke were of the forever kind.But first, he had to keep her alive....
Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up!Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy makes sure that everyone is happy throughout winter in both the human and fairy worlds. But when nasty Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everything becomes an icy misery! Can Rachel and Kirsty help get them back before Fairyland freezes over? There's a magical snowflake, an enchanted mirror and an everlasting rose in this book. Read it to see if Kirsty, Rachel and Alyssa can find them!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Alyssa's Wolves (Wolf Masters #4)
by Becca JamesonAfter fleeing an arranged marriage in a polygamist community in Oklahoma, Alyssa Franklin wants nothing more than to enjoy her early twenties, take some classes at the local college, and learn about the world outside the confines of her childhood pack. Embraced by the loving Masters family in Oregon, Alyssa is beyond grateful for her good fortune. Nothing can upset her new life, except maybe the scent of her mate wafting toward her at a local rodeo… Tyler Evans has been sent from Alyssa’s Oklahoma pack to ensure she is indeed mated to one of the Masters. Blindsided, he’s completely unprepared to realize Alyssa is his mate. In a rash, split-second decision, he flees her presence, not wishing to upset the perfect life his mate is living. Tortured with the need to be with Alyssa and unprepared for his inability to avoid the pull she has on him, Tyler abandons his family in Oklahoma and treks to Oregon to claim his mate. Michael Masters has been living in Spain for two years, knowing Alyssa is his mate and wishing to give her time to mature and experience life before claiming her. When he learns she believes another man is destined for her, he returns from abroad to claim his mate. Hoping she was mistaken, Michael treads lightly with his fingers crossed that Fate has not deemed it necessary to share her. When these three souls collide, tension rises. None of them are prepared for or interested in a ménage. However, Fate has other plans. Can the three lovers, drawn to each other by a power they can’t deny, work together to become a family? Or will outside forces, both local and distant, tear them apart before they’ve had a chance to consummate their mating?
Alyzon Whitestarr
by Isobelle CarmodyCrushes, concerts, and conspiracies collide in this paranormal romance for teens!Contemporary YA fiction gets a "super" twist when award-winning author Isobelle Carmody applies her talent for adventure and suspense to a contemporary suburban setting and an offbeat, lovable cast of characters. The result is a young-adult novel with appeal for fans of everything fromTwilightandLostto Tamora Pierce and Ann Brashares. Alyzon Whitestarr doesn't take after her musically talented father or her nocturnal, artistic mother. In fact, she's easily the most normal member of a very eccentric family . . . until the day that an accident leaves her more unique than she ever could have dreamed. Suddenly Alyzon's senses and perceptions are enhanced to the nth degree. Colors are more vibrant, her memory is flawless, and even her sister's cooking tastes exquisite. But strangest of all is Alyzon's sense of smell. Through it, she can discern a person's essential nature and perceive the moods and intentions of others. Her new best friend smells of a comforting sea breeze. She registers her father's contentment as the sweet scent of caramelized sugar, and his anxiety over bills is acrid as ammonia. So why does the cutest guy in school smell so rancid? And what reason could he possibly have to ask her on a date? With Alyzon's extrasensory perception comes intrigue, danger, and romance. Will being different prove to be a blessing or a curse? First published in Australia in 2006,Alyzon Whitestarrwon two Aurealis Awards for outstanding sci-fi and YA writing.
Alzheimer's Disease Memoirs: Poetics of the Forgetting Self
by Pramod K NayarThis book examines writings by people living with Alzheimer's Disease and their caregivers. Its focus areas include the construction of the self in the face of diminishing linguistic and cognitive abilities, the stigmatization of ageing, the various narrative strategies that these texts (often collaborative) employ, the health activism and advocacy generated via a 'biosociality,' and the ethics of care. It examines the 'disease writing' genre about a condition that ravages the ability to use language. It serves as a "literary" examination of the work done in this area through a critical reading of the memoirs of those with AD and caregivers and a healthy dose of literary theory. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in literary and critical theory and researchers in the field of ageing/dementia studies.
Alzheimer’s Disease in Contemporary U.S. Fiction: Memory Lost (Routledge Research in American Literature and Culture)
by Cristina GarrigósThis volume seeks to bring readers to a deeper understanding of contemporary cultural and social configurations of Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing 21st-century U.S. novels in which the disease plays a key narrative role. Via analysis of selected works, Garrigós considers how the erasure of memory in a person with Alzheimer’s affects our idea of the identity of that person and their sense of belonging to a group. Starting out from three different types of memory (individual, social and cultural), the study focuses on the narrative strategies that authors use to configure how the disease is perceived and represented. This study is significant not only because of what the texts reveal about those with Alzheimer’s, but also for what they say about us - about the authors and readers who are producing and consuming these texts, about how we see this disease, and what our attitudes to it say about contemporary U.S. society.
Alzire
by VoltaireAlzire first appeared on the stage in 1736 to great acclaim and success. Alzire is set Lima, Peru, at the time of the Spanish conquest. Don Gusman, a Spanish grandee, has just succeeded his father, Don Alvarez, in the Governorship of Peru. The rule of Don Alvarez had been beneficent and just; he had spent his life in endeavoring to soften the cruelty of his countrymen; and his only remaining wish was to see his son carry on the work which he had begun. Unfortunately, however, Don Gusman's temperament was the very opposite of his father's; he was tyrannical, harsh, headstrong, and bigoted. It is in vain that Don Alvarez reminds his son that the true Christian returns good for evil and as a result tragedy insues. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.
Além da Fronteira
by Jen Minkman“As pessoas da minha cidade viram a cabeça para mim ao passar por elas. Todos sabem exatamente para onde estou indo. Meus pés quase tropeçam no piso irregular da calçada da rua de paralelepípedos, quando percebo que o Mark me acompanha com o olhar. Apenas nessas ocasiões é que ele nota a minha presença na face da Terra, e sei que é por um fato que gostaria que nunca tivesse ocorrido. Todas as outras vezes em que eu desejei que ele me olhasse – na escola, na praça do mercado, nas festas dos meus colegas de turma – seus olhos simplesmente me ignoraram; olharam, mas não viram o que eu queria que ele visse. Não passo de uma loba em pele de cordeiro. Para eles, represento uma ameaça em potencial. Já sei o que acontecerá, quando eu chegar à Clínica. Receberei aquele horrível chá de ervas, que sempre me deixa sonolenta e enjoada – é para me acalmar e eles sempre repetem essa ladainha – e depois terei que conversar com aquele psiquiatra sem-noção, que me fará as perguntas habituais sobre cenários predeterminados e como eu responderia a eles. Isso tudo para que ele possa avaliar as minhas tendências, possivelmente violentas. Isso tudo, porque esse estigma me acompanha desde que completei doze anos e a pessoa que mais amava na face da Terra foi Expurgada em praça pública, no coração da cidade em que vivemos. Meu nome é Sarah, e meu pai transgrediu as leis sobre violência.” Voltemos ao mundo da série A Ilha para conhecer Sarah, residente de Dartmoor City. Ela é uma garota amargurada, sente-se presa por viver em uma cidade cercada e seu espírito aventureiro a impulsiona a se aventurar além da fronteira que a mantém confinada. Ocorre que ela não faz ideia de como conseguir atingir esse objetivo. Mas, quando ela descobre um segredo de Estado, que o Presidente Jacob prefere manter guardado a sete chaves, Sarah se vê obrigada a comandar um movimento pela liberdade – porque ela encontra um rapaz, que é ainda mai
Além da Torre de Marfim
by Jill BlakeSe há uma coisa em que a professora de matemática Anna Lazarev acredita é no valor da educação superior. Então quando sua irmã anunciou que estava saindo da faculdade, Anna colocou a culpa diretamente no homem que inspirou a rebelião de sua irmã. O defensor do capitalismo Ethan Talbot afirma que o sistema acadêmico americano está quebrado. Sua solução? Pagar os melhores estudantes para largarem a escola e perseguirem seus sonhos empreendedores não desperdiçando tempo e dinheiro em um diploma universitário. Em uma apaixonada batalha pelos corações de uma nova geração, Anna fará o que for preciso para provar que Ethan está errado. Mas quando as buscas dele assumem um lado pessoal, irá ela sacrificar seus princípios para ganhar a discussão?
Além do Tempo: um romance de fantasia e realismo mágico
by Manuel Tristante Carlos GranDizem que o tempo muda as coisas, mas, às vezes, na verdade, somos nós mesmos quem devemos mudá-las. Desde tempos imemoriais, os Erbani viajam pelo mundo sob uma grande responsabilidade, nos ajudando a ver as coisas de forma diferente. Arthas, a mestre relojoeira, terminou o último Meguidonômetro do Tempo e Azim, seu Guardião, será o encarregado de levá-lo até Gary. O tempo não pode apagar seus problemas magicamente, mas Gary sabe que pode utilizá-lo a seu favor. Em Hy Tairngire, a ilha prometida, encontrará a amizade de Tim e descobrirá tudo o que precisa para conseguir.
Além do Terceiro Jardim
by Ju Pinheiro Iraj SarfehIrã, novembro de 1950: aos dez anos de idade Reza não consegue se lembrar do que aconteceu naquela noite fatídica. Sem aviso, imagens horríveis do evento passam rapidamente pela sua mente. Agora vivendo em um orfanato em Teerã, ele está obcecado com fugir do inferno onde os valentões e o castigo físico governam. Em outra parte da cidade, Paree Windom, uma mulher iraniana de meia-idade, vive sozinha, separada do seu marido inglês. Ela, também, é atormentada por imagens recorrentes de um incidente horrível que aconteceu anos antes. Buscando alívio da angústia, ela cai presa ao fascínio de álcool. Por acaso, os dois se encontram em uma floresta encharcada pela chuva no sopé das Montanhas Alborz. Enquanto a amizade turbulenta deles se desenvolve, eles embarcam em uma jornada para procurar a libertação da prisão das almas atormentadas.
Além do Véu
by Ronald BagliereA antropóloga Claire El-Badawy passou os últimos dez anos de sua vida solicitando subsídios para uma expedição na selva amazônica. Ela quer provar sua teoria da conexão transatlântica entre a África e a América do Sul que existiu há cinco mil anos. As coisas mudam drasticamente quando um 'Homem perdido' é encontrado nas profundezas da floresta tropical. Reanimada e armada com o surpreendente achado, ela finalmente ganha o apoio da universidade. A vida de Owen Macleod tem sido uma longa jornada, guiando turistas e ajudando os povos indígenas da floresta contra as empresas de mineração. Owen não tem mais ninguém em sua vida, exceto as pessoas que vivem as margens do rio Amazonas - e seu parceiro, Manny. Quando Owen vê a oportunidade de se libertar do ramo turístico, pula de cabeça nela. Logo, a antropóloga teimosa e o guia da selva são jogados juntos em busca de seus próprios sonhos. Mas nenhum deles está preparado para o que encontrarão escondido além das profundezas veladas da Amazônia.
Alérgica (Allergic)
by Megan Wagner LloydA coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!Maggie es la rara de la familia. Sus padres están ocupados preparándose para la llegada de un nuevo bebé, y sus hermanitos son gemelos y viven en su propio mundo. A Maggie le encantan los animales y cree que lo que necesita es tener su propio cachorrito, pero cuando va a elegir uno el día de su cumpleaños, le comienza a salir un sarpullido. ¡Tiene alergia severa a todo lo que tenga pelaje!¿Podrá Maggie superar sus alergias y encontrar la mascota perfecta? Megan Wagner Lloyd, autora de esta novela gráfica ilustrada por Michelle Mee Nutter, se inspira en sus propias experiencias con las alergias para contarnos una historia sincera sobre la familia, la amistad y la búsqueda del lugar al que se pertenece.At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur!Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
Aléxandros I: El hijo del sueño
by Valerio Massimo ManfrediPrimer volumen de trilogía de Manfredi dedicada a Alejandro Magno. Nadie puede permanecer indiferente ante la belleza de Alejandro, ni ante la grandiosidad de su imperio, que se extendió desde el Danubio hasta el Indo. Un hombre considerado como un dios por sus contemporáneos, de ardientes sueños y violentas pasiones, que le consumieron hasta finalmente destruirle. Su vida transcurrió en un mundo de leyenda. Esta es su historia. Reseña:«En esta excelente novela, Manfredi ha volcado todo su saber histórico y cuanta pasión era capaz de derrochar.»El Mundo
Aléxandros II: Las arenas de Amón
by Valerio Massimo ManfrediSegundo libro de la trilogía Aléxandros, en la que el Valerio Massimo Manfredi nos relata la vida de Alejandro Magno, uno de los mayores héroes militares de la antigüedad. «La conquista de Asia es la siguiente hazaña que se propone Alejandro...» En Anatolia corta el nudo gordiano; dicen que quien lo deshaga dominará el confín del mundo. Finalmente, él y sus hombres derrotan al poderoso Darío, rey de los persas. Así, las tropas victoriosas de Alejandro avanzan hasta Egipto, donde el oráculo de Amón le revela su origen divino y su destino de gloria inmortal. Las Arenas de Amón es una novela llena de trepidante acción, donde hay cabida para las luchas, estrategias militares, tramas, altas traiciones# e incluso para el amor. Reseñas:«Entretenimiento y erudición.»Qué Leer
Aléxandros III: El confín del mundo
by Valerio Massimo ManfrediAlejandro aspira a convertir el mundo conocido en una sola nación bajo su mando, pero pocos comparten su sueño... El ejército macedonio se adentra en Babilonia y asesta el golpe final al secular imperio persa. Alejandro aspira a convertir el mundo conocido en una sola nación bajo su mando, pero pocos comparten su sueño. Se urden conjuras, y el rey se ve arrastrado hacia una vorágine de violencia. Solo el amor de Roxana puede aliviar su soledad. Ella le infundirá el valor necesario para llegar a la India misteriosa y luego la fuerza para buscar el camino de retorno. «Hay escenas en los tres volúmenes de Aléxandros que te dejan prácticamente sin respiración.»Qué Leer
Alí el Grande y el error sobre el dinosaurio (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiAli y sus compañeros de clase están emocionados por su excursión al museo de historia natural. Pero cuando Ali se equivoca, se siente realmente avergonzado. Luego, Ali aprende que los errores también pueden ser oportunidades... Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he’s really embarrassed. Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities…
Alí el Grande y el fracaso del avión de papel (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiEn un día lluvioso, Ali lleva la diversión al recreo en el interior al compartir su talento para construir aviones de papel con sus amigos. Pero en un concurso para ver quién tiene el avión que podrá volar más lejos, Ali queda desconcertado por los resultados. ¿Ali, el experto en aviones, fracasará o saldrá victorioso? On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor recess by sharing his talent for building paper airplanes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is baffled by the results. Will airplane expert Ali flop or come out on top?
Am I Alone Here?: Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live
by Peter Orner"Stories, both my own and those I've taken to heart, make up whoever it is that I've become," Peter Orner writes in this collection of essays about reading, writing, and living. Orner reads-and writes-everywhere he finds himself: a hospital cafeteria, a coffee shop in Albania, or a crowded bus in Haiti. The result is "a book of unlearned meditations that stumbles into memoir." Among the many writers Orner addresses are Isaac Babel and Zora Neale Hurston, both of whom told their truths and were silenced; Franz Kafka, who professed loneliness but craved connection; Robert Walser, who spent the last twenty-three years of his life in a Swiss insane asylum, "working" at being crazy; and Juan Rulfo, who practiced the difficult art of silence. Virginia Woolf, Eudora Welty, Yasunari Kawabata, Saul Bellow, Mavis Gallant, John Edgar Wideman, William Trevor, and Václav Havel make appearances, as well as the poet Herbert Morris-about whom almost nothing is known.An elegy for an eccentric late father, and the end of a marriage, Am I Alone Here? is also a celebration of the possibility of renewal. At once personal and panoramic, this book will inspire readers to return to the essential stories of their own lives.