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Si esto es un hombre

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Si esto es un hombre, libro que inaugura la trilogía que Primo Levi dedicó a los campos de exterminio nazis, surgió en la imaginación de su autor durante los días de horror en Auschwitz, cuando la principal preocupación de los prisioneros era que, de sobrevivir, nadie creería la atrocidad de la historia vivida. Los campos de concentración y exterminio, más que resguardados por las alambradas y los guardias, lo estuvieron por su propia monstruosidad, que los hacía inconcebibles. Es la sobriedad del testimonio de Primo Levi, una víctima que no grita pero que arranca el grito de la garganta de su lector, lo que devuelve al horror su realidad y lo hace inteligible como una siniestra señal de peligro. Un libro conmovedor de un hombre con una indestructible fe en la razón.

Becoming Duchess Goldblatt

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One of the New York Times’ 20 Books to Read in 2020 “A tonic . . . Splendid . . . A respite . . . A summer cocktail of a book.”—Washington Post“Unforgettable . . . Behind her brilliantly witty and uplifting message is a remarkable vulnerability and candor that reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles—and that we can, against all odds, get through them.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times best-selling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeonePart memoir and part joyful romp through the fields of imagination, the story behind a beloved pseudonymous Twitter account reveals how a writer deep in grief rebuilt a life worth living.Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is two stories: that of the reclusive real-life writer who created a fictional character out of loneliness and thin air, and that of the magical Duchess Goldblatt herself, a bright light in the darkness of social media. Fans around the world are drawn to Her Grace’s voice, her wit, her life-affirming love for all humanity, and the fun and friendship of the community that’s sprung up around her. @DuchessGoldblat (81 year-old literary icon, author of An Axe to Grind) brought people together in her name: in bookstores, museums, concerts, and coffee shops, and along the way, brought real friends home—foremost among them, Lyle Lovett. “The only way to be reliably sure that the hero gets the girl at the end of the story is to be both the hero and the girl yourself.” — Duchess Goldblatt

Medium Rå

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Endelig er den her – den lenge etterlengtede fortsettelsen på bestselgeren Kokkejævler. Mye har forandret seg siden den gang. For underkulturen av kjøkkensjefer og kokker, for restaurantbransjen – og for Anthony Bourdain. Medium rå går i sporene av forfatterens egen spesielle og uventede reise fra kokkegutt til proff. "Dette er så velskrevet, full av vidd, humor, fortellerevne ... Etter en litterær opplevelse som dette, skal man kanskje være glad for at man ikke valgte den veien her i livet, og heller bare nyte denne boken sammen med et godt glass vin. Den er absolutt verdt å lese. Anbefales på det varmeste." Sten V. Holt, Bulletin.

El maestro y las magas

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En este libro que completa su autobiografía La danza de la realidad (Siruela, 2001), Alejandro Jodorowsky cuenta cómo conoció al maestro japonés Ejo Takata, que lo inició en la meditación, en el budismo zen y en la enseñanza que transmiten los koans. Sin embargo, la aplicación de estos conocimientos en la vida lo aprendió de un reducido grupo de mujeres («magas») que nada tenían que ver con el budismo. Aunque era el propio Takata quien le mostraba la esencia del zen y de los koans, la experiencia de dichas enseñanzas sólo la aprendía a través de estas mujeres. En este libro nos habla de la escritora y pintora surrealista Leonora Carrington; de Doña Magdalena, que le enseñó el masaje iniciático; de la poderosa actriz mexicana la Tigresa; y de Reyna D’Assia, hija del ocultista G. I. Gurdjieff. Pero en la vida del autor hubo otras magas: la sacerdotisa de los hongos María Sabina, la curandera Pachita o la cantante chilena Violeta Parra, de quienes ya escribió en La danza de la realidad y Psicomagia (Siruela, 2004).

Kitchen Confidential

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Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential. Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight gourmands and philistines alike. From Bourdain's first oyster in the Gironde, to his lowly position as dishwasher in a honky tonk fish restaurant in Provincetown (where he witnesses for the first time the real delights of being a chef); from the kitchen of the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center, to drug dealers in the east village, from Tokyo to Paris and back to New York again, Bourdain's tales of the kitchen are as passionate as they are unpredictable. Kitchen Confidential will make your mouth water while your belly aches with laughter. You'll beg the chef for more, please.

Girl Squads

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A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs from history who stuck together and changed the world.Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and sports, these 20 diverse profiles show just how essential female friendship have been across history and around the world. In this engaging and well-researched book, Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most fascinating and bravest BFFs, including: • Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men • Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution • Sharon and Shirley Firth, the Indigenous twin sisters who went on to become Olympic skiers and barrier breakers in the sport • The Edinburgh Seven, the band of gal pals who became the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom • The Zohra Orchestra, the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws, danger, and threats to become the nation's first all-female musical group Fun, informative, and delightful to read—with fresh illustrations by Jenn Woodall—it's perfect for you and every member of your own girl gang.

John Brown

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A moving cultural biography of abolitionist martyr John Brown, by one of the most important African-American intellectuals of the twentieth century. In the history of slavery and its legacy, John Brown looms large as a hero whose deeds partly precipitated the Civil War. As Frederick Douglass wrote: "When John Brown stretched forth his arm ... the clash of arms was at hand." DuBois's biography brings Brown stirringly to life and is a neglected classic.

Memoirs of Casanova Vol.7

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This book is the seventh of twelve volumes of an English translation of the memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, pen name of eighteenth-century Italian writer Giacomo Casanova. This volume, published in 1894, begins as Casanova arrives in Vienna, Austria.

Jorge Luis Borges: The Last Interview

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“Believe me: the benefits of blindness have been greatly exaggerated. If I could see, I would never leave the house, I’d stay indoors reading the many books that surround me.” —Jorge Luis BorgesDays before his death, Borges gave an intimate interview to his friend, the Argentine journalist Gloria Lopez Lecube. That interview is translated for the first time here, giving English-language readers a new insight into his life, loves, and thoughts about his work and country at the end of his life. Accompanying that interview are a selection of the fascinating interviews he gave throughout his career. Highlights include his celebrated conversations with Richard Burgin during Borges's time as a lecturer at Harvard University, in which he gives rich new insights into his own works and the literature of others, as well as discussing his now oft-overlooked political views. The pieces combine to give a new and revealing window on one of the most celebrated cultural figures of the past century.

Marx - Engels The Communist Manifesto

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Originally published in 1848 as a political pamphlet, The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels would become one of the most influential works of the era. Written as a summary of the authors’ political thought, the Manifesto is also a reflection of the unrest and the revolutions of the time.The Manifesto analyzes the struggle due to social inequality and the problems presented by a capitalist society. This work also speculates on the limited future of a totally capitalist driven economy, predicting that eventually the world would turn to socialism.By 1860, The Manifesto had fallen into obscurity and was not as important as it once was but that would change in the latter part of the nineteenth-century when Karl Marx grew more influential in socialist circles. Russia became the world’s first socialist state with the Manifesto being its primary outline for the new social order.

The Works of Napoleon Bonaparte

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This edition is a meticulously edited collection dedicated to the most notable French statesman and military leader. The collection comprises Napoleon's writings, including his famous Maxims of War, proclamations, speeches and correspondences. This collection in enriched with a biography of Napoleon, close friend's memories of him, as well as history of Napoleonic Wars. Contents The Works of Napoleon Bonaparte: Maxims of War Proclamations, Speeches, Diplomatic Correspondence & Personal Letters Napoleon's Letters to Josephine The Life & Legacy of Napoleon: The History of Napoleonic Wars The Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte by Bourrienne

For Your Eyes Only

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The official history of Ian Fleming and James Bond by the bestselling author of Operation Mincemeat 'Marvellously entertaining and informative' Spectator 'Thrilling' Sunday Times 'An entertaining mix of history, espionage, biography, and post-war sociology' Literary Review _____________________ 'I am going to write the spy story to end all spy stories.' One morning in February 1952, a journalist called Ian Fleming sat down at his desk and set about creating a fictional secret agent. James Bond was born and would go on to become one of the most successful, enduring and lucrative creations in literature. But Bond's world of glamour and romance, gadgets and cocktails, espionage and villainy wasn't entirely drawn from imagination: Fleming's background and his experiences as an intelligence officer during the Second World War were all formative parts in the creation of the world's most famous spy. Packed with astonishing detail and written in Macintyre's inimitable style, For Your Eyes Only is the most enlightening, enlivening book on the creator of the spy who not only lived twice, but proved to be immortal.

H. P. Lovecraft - Leben und Werk, Band 1

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H. P. Lovecraft gilt als der bedeutendste Autor unheimlicher Phantastik des 20. Jahrhunderts. Im angloamerikanischen Raum ist er längst als Klassiker anerkannt, und auf Deutsch liegt sein Werk in verschiedenen Ausgaben und Übersetzungen vor. Sein Leben dagegen ist mehr als umstritten: Als "Einsiedler von Providence" wurde er bezeichnet, als Rassist und Menschenfeind. Dem steht entgegen, dass er sich sein Leben lang als Amateurjournalist innerhalb eines großen Bekanntenkreises bewegte. Außerdem hat er Zentausende von Briefen geschrieben, an Schriftstellerkollegen wie Robert E. Howard und Clark Ashton Smith und an "Fans" wie den "Psycho"-Autor Robert Bloch und den späteren Lovecraft-Verleger August Derleth. Grundlage jeder ernsthaften Beschäftigung mit Lovecraft ist das Standardwerk "I am Providence: The Life and Times of H. P. Lovecraft" von S. T. Joshi , erstmals 1996 erschienen und, als definitive Ausgabe überarbeitet und erweitert, in zwei Bänden 2010. Diese materialreiche Biographie liegt nun zum ersten Mal in Deutsch vor.

All Hail the Queen

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Discover twenty true stories of royal intrigue, power, and passion, brought to life through the gorgeous illustrations of Jennifer Orkin Lewis and the witty words of Shweta Jha. From Cleopatra to Empress Wu Zetian, Marie Antoinette to Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, these extraordinary female monarchs from all over the world have captured imaginations throughout the ages. With a deluxe foil-spangled two-piece case, this elegant and diverse celebration of women in charge makes the perfect Mother's Day or girlfriend go-to gift for the queen in our lives.

An Autobiography: The Story of My Life and Work

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*Illustrated with dozens of original illustrations and pictures of Washington, his life and work *Includes Table of Contents From 1890-1915, the most influential black man in America was Booker T. Washington, who less than 35 years earlier had been born into slavery. The young boy worked laboriously until emancipation before going on to seek an education. By the time he was 40, he was consolidating a network of supporters that came to be known as the “Tuskegee Machine,” helping coordinate action with the support of black businesses, religious communities, and others. With his position of power, Washington spoke out against Jim Crow laws and Southern disfranchisement of blacks. By the early 20th century, Washington’s tactics were questioned by other black leaders, notably W. E. B. Du Bois, who wanted to protest more vehemently in an effort to secure civil rights. Washington believed confrontation would only hurt the cause, and that cooperation and softer tones would wear down racism over time. To that end, both men wrote voluminously in support of their stances and thoughts. Washington wrote 14 books, including his renowned autobiography, Up From Slavery, which was published in 1901. Washington continues to be recognized for helping to improve the relationships between blacks and whites, as well as helping blacks get further access to education and civil rights. In 1900, Washington published his first autobiographical account, discussing his experiences with Tuskegee, his encounters with Grover Cleveland and William McKinley, and more. This edition of Washington’s An Autobiography: The Story of My Life and Work is specially formatted with a Table of Contents and dozens of pictures of Washington, his life, and work.

Theodore Roosevelt

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The firsthand account of the life of adventurer, scholar, war hero, and twenty-sixth president of the United States Theodore Roosevelt.There must be the keenest sense of duty, and with it must go the joy of living. Here, in his own words, Theodore Roosevelt recounts his remarkable journey from a childhood plagued with illnesses to the US presidency and beyond. With candor and vivid detail, this personal account describes a life guided by a restless intelligence, a love for adventure, and an unflagging duty to his country. Roosevelt sheds light on his wide array of roles, from New York police commissioner, where he waged a battle against corruption, to cattle rancher in the Dakotas to assistant secretary of the US Navy under William McKinley to leader of the legendary Rough Riders at the outbreak of the Spanish–American War, when he led the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry to victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill. These extraordinary accomplishments earned Roosevelt national fame and set the stage for his ascent to the White House. As twenty-sixth president of the United States, he ushered in the Progressive Era with his domestic policies, such as the Square Deal, and trust-busting of monopolies, such as Standard Oil. He was a war hero, scholar, statesman, adventurer, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography provides unique insight into the truly remarkable life of one of America’s most beloved presidents. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Walden

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An American masterwork in praise of nature, self-reliance, and the simple lifeI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. In 1845, the transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau moved from his home in the town of Concord, Massachusetts, to a small cabin he built by hand on the shores of Walden Pond. He spent the next two years alone in the woods, learning to live self-sufficiently and to take his creative and moral inspiration from nature. Part memoir, part philosophical treatise, part environmental manifesto, Walden is Thoreau’s inspirational account of those extraordinary years and one of the most influential books ever written. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Alt jeg vet om kjærlighet

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Å bli voksen i medgang og motgang - det er noe Dolly Alderton vet alt om. Selv kom hun seg bare så vidt gjennom tyveårene med sine altfor mange nachspiel og en endeløs rekke med dårlige dater, kjærlighetssorg og ydmykelser. Uten en venninnegjeng som aldri ga hverandre opp hadde det sett enda verre ut. I denne boken får du være med på den humpete reisen. Alt jeg vet om kjærlighet rommer store mengder hjerte og humor - og litt mørke. Akkurat som livet. Dolly Aldertons hysteriske selvbiografi er blitt kalt alt fra 'Sex in the city for milleniumsgenerasjonen' til 'virkelighetens Bridget Jones'. Dette er boken du skal lese selv og deretter gi til alle som noen gang har vært i Dollys sko og strevd med å finne ut av alt sammen eller som er i ferd med å trå ut i voksenlivet og trenger en å holde i hånden på veien.

The Woman in Me (Edizione italiana)

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The Woman in Me è un racconto coraggioso che arriva dritto al cuore, una storia che parla di libertà, fama, maternità, sopravvivenza, fede e speranza.A giugno del 2021 il mondo intero è rimasto ad ascoltare col fiato sospeso Britney Spears parlare in tribunale. L’impatto di quel gesto – condividere la sua voce, la sua verità – è stato travolgente e ha cambiato il corso della vita di Britney, e di innumerevoli altri. The Woman in Me racconta per la prima volta quell’incredibile viaggio e la forza interiore di una delle più grandi artiste della storia del pop.Scritto con eccezionale candore e ironia, il dirompente memoir di Britney Spears illumina di una nuova luce il potere infinito della musica e dell’amore, regalandoci il ritratto di una donna finalmente libera di raccontare la propria storia. Alle sue condizioni.

The Directors: The Playboy Interview

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About the Series: In mid-1962, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner was given a partial transcript of an interview with Miles Davis. It covered jazz, of course, but it also included Davis’s ruminations on race, politics and culture. Fascinated, Hef sent the writer—future Pulitzer Prize–winning author Alex Haley, an unknown at the time—back to glean even more opinion and insight from Davis. The resulting exchange, published in the September 1962 issue, became the first official Playboy Interview and kicked off a remarkable run of public inquisition that continues today—and that has featured just about every cultural titan of the past half century. To celebrate the interview’s 50th anniversary, the editors of Playboy have assembled 13 compilations of the magazine’s most (in)famous interviews—from big mouths and wild men to sports gods and literary mavericks. Here is our collection of 12 interviews with the most visionary filmmakers.

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