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Much more history than fiction, this is a factually accurate tale of Scotland and of her strange, northernmost region: Caledonia. But it is told from the perspective of one of the Wee Folk. So it reveals connections that have eluded or been ignored by many human historians. Here are the dramas and tragedies that have soured Scottish history. But here also is chivalry and hope to inspire us all.
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Embark on a gastronomic expedition across Europe, exploring the rich tapestry of flavors, aromas, and traditions that define its culinary heritage. Flavors of Europe is a compendium of 100 meticulously curated recipes, celebrating the diverse and vibrant cuisines that have captivated palates for generations. From the rustic charm of Italian trattorias to the sophisticated elegance of French bistros, each dish encapsulates the essence of its cultural...
23) La Foule
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Une place publique, n'importe o. La vie citadine dans toute son effervescence. Des personnes traversent d'un pas plus ou moins pressé. Parmi elles, Lucie. Sans crier gare, celle-ci s'effondre au sol. Qui l'aidera à se relever ? Une galerie de caricatures contemporaines voit progressivement le jour. Tantt drles, tantt profondément agaçants ou touchants, chaque badaud se pare de ses préoccupations pour ne pas aider Lucie.
Et quand les media décident...
24) Murmurations
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Take a walk through the woods, feel the pleasures and perils of body and mind, fall in love, and experience the universe.Part raw emotion and part dry wit, Murmurations runs the gamut of human emotion. This debut collection focuses on the ties between nature, humanity, and the divine.Open and intuitive in style, many of these poems were composed while wandering the woods.
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This is my second book and is a selection of 72 poems that trace my journey from making connections with myself and with God. It looks at aspects of Christian life and experiences.These poems come from a time when I felt I should write 5 poems a week for a year and the first one in my diary sets down my intent:The SparkLet me be the spark,That lights desire,And feeds the flame,That starts a forest fire.AfterwardsAfter the fury and the awe,The wind,...
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In volume two of Autumn Leaves, I included some poems that gave an indication as to how I felt at the loss of our youngest son, with the hope that some people might relate to the words I had written.In volume three, I share with you a little more. However, a book, no matter how large or small, should contain uplifting and (hopefully) passages that raise a smile. I hope I have achieved this.
28) Springboard
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This is a collection of 25 poems by James Bickle. This book was briefly in the Amazon UK top ten chart (#5) in the poetry, inspirational and religious section in 2013. The poetry discusses profound issues with insight, James does not shy away from brutally honest social commentary. Poems included are: The Ego, The Manager, Those who win, Seven Billion, Why does God allow suffering, Local Countryside, New Year, Cool, Escapism, You're not allowed, Social...
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Ephraim Moses Kuh (1731-1790) was the first modern Jewish poet to be published in a Western language. He traveled widely and was a friend of Moses Mendelssohn during the Enlightenment and Haskalah. His works were compiled and edited by a friend, Moses Hirschel (1754-ca1823), as Hinterlassene Gedichte von Ephraim Moses Kuh and published in Zurich in 1792 as two volumes of over 600 poems. The first 100 poems from this compilation have been translated...
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The poems in Near-Life Experience are curious about the present moment, its weather and animals, its objects and things. They want to make it real in language, catching it before it vanishes. Documenting landscapes, paintings, insects and trees, Near-Life Experience offers a world where understanding is subverted by the day' s distractions and the unexpected shapes of the imagination.How do I relate to this? What does it mean? What' ...
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At the outset of "King Richard the Second," England stands on the brink of civil war. The King - attempting to fund a war against the Irish rebels - seizes the estate of his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, and banishes him from England for six years. Bolingbroke, in turn, accuses the king of mismanagement and assembles an army to confront Richard, depose him and place Bolingbroke himself on the throne.
A powerful and celebrated story of loyalty,...
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William Shakespeare's epic three-part chronicle of the events known as the Wars of the Roses, "Henry the Sixth Parts I-III" are among the finest of his history plays and features some of his most beloved characters, including "Mad" Queen Margaret and the scheming Duke of Gloucester, who will go on to become the infamous King Richard III in a later play.
Here, the story picks up after the death of King Henry V, who has left behind his infant...
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In this hilarious and controversial play, William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" introduces the audience to the fiery Katherine - daughter of the rich merchant Baptista - whose temper and independent spirit has driven away every suitor who has dared to ask for her hand.
Enter Petruchio, who has eyes for both Katherine and her considerable dowry. Can Petruchio marry and "tame" this wild and irascible hellcat? (Should such women be "tamed"...
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Today's market shelves are lined with unique varieties of rice from all over the world. Join noted cookbook author and Bon Appétit columnist Marie Simmons on a journey through the amazing world of rice -- from learning how to select the right type of rice for every dish to the best ways to prepare each kind.
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"King Henry the Fourth - Parts I and II" are two of most popular and celebrated of William Shakespeare's history plays and feature some of the finest characters in the canon, including the troubled monarch Henry IV, the choleric rebel Hotspur, Henry's profligate and wastrel son Hal and the larger-than-life braggart and drunkard Sir John Falstaff.
At the outset of the story, there is unrest in England. The previous king, Richard, is dead and...
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Molto Gusto is a glorious collection of mouth-watering recipes for pizza, pasta, and more from Mario Batali's famed Otto Enoteca Pizzeria in New York City. Chef and restaurateur Batali-a fixture on the Food Network and bestselling author of Italian Grill and Molto Italiano-has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 most recognized personalities in the U.S." With Molto Gusto, Mario Batali takes food lovers on a spectacular culinary journey-from...
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William Shakespeare's hilarious fairy tale (with actual fairies!) of love, magic potions and teenage rebellion, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" might be the most performed play in the history of the English-speaking theatre.
The play begins as Athenian Duke Theseus is preparing to wed Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons. As they ready for their nuptials, Theseus is asked to settle a dispute between a prominent local citizen Egeus and his headstrong...
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The most admired and celebrated romantic tragedy in history, William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is perhaps his best-known and oft-quoted play.
Chronicling the tragic tale of young love gone wrong, we are introduced to two warring families: the Montagues and the Capulets. When young Romeo of the Montague clan falls in love with Juliet from the house of Capulet, it sets the stage for a star-crossed and ultimately disastrous end as the two...
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One of William Shakespeare's most popular and brilliant comedies, "Twelfth Night" features a gender-bending/mistaken identity/double-marriage-at-the-end plot that has enshrined this play as a favorite among audiences and critics alike.
A terrible shipwreck occurs off the coast of the kingdom of Illyria and a young girl - Viola - is plucked from the ocean by a group of sailors and set on shore alone, believing her twin brother Sebastian to have...
40) Azul
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Azul es un volumen de relatos cortos y poemasescrito por Rubén Darío y publicado en 1888.
Se considera una obra fundamental del Modernismo latinoamericano y uno de los hitos en la literatura en Español. El discurso modernista augura la literatura que tratarán los poetas posteriores. Su crítica a la burguesía, al desprecio por el pragmatismo capitalista, su tratamiento de lo erótico y lo existencial, del amor y de la experiencia humana lo hacen...
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