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Dræb ikke en sangfugl

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”Skyd alle de skovskader, I vil, hvis I kan ramme dem, men husk at det er en synd at dræbe en sangfugl.” Den lille sydstatsby Maycomb er fyldt med fordomme, vold og hykleri, så da byens respekterede sagfører, Atticus Finch, påtager sig forsvaret af en sort mand, der er anklaget for at have voldtaget en hvid kvinde, får det store konsekvenser for den lille by.Set gennem øjnene på den ni-årige Scout Finch udforskerHarper Lee med hjertevarmende humor de voksnes irrationelle holdning til race og samfundsklasser i 1930’ernes Alabama.”Det er en helt særlig person, der har skrevet denne fremragende roman. Det er en forfatter, som besidder den livligste sans for livet og den varmeste, mest autentiske humor. Det er en rørende bog; og så morsom, så vindende.” – TRUMAN CAPOTE

Zabić drozda

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Międzynarodowy bestseller i laureat Nagrody Pulitzera. Lata trzydzieste XX wieku, małe miasteczko na południu USA. Atticus Finch, adwokat i głowa rodziny, broni młodego Murzyna oskarżonego o zgwałcenie biednej białej dziewczyny Mayelli Ewell. Prosta sprawa sądowa z powodu wszechpanującego rasizmu, urasta do rangi symbolu. W codziennej walce o równouprawnienie czarnych jak echo powraca pytanie o to, gdzie przebiegają granice ludzkiej tolerancji. Zabić drozda to wstrząsająca historia o dzieciństwie i kryzysie sumienia. Poruszająca opowieść odwołuje się do tego, co o życiu człowieka najcenniejsze: miłości, współczucia i dobroci.

Va’, metti una sentinella

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Il romanzo ritrovato di Harper Lee, ambientato vent’anni dopo il suo amato capolavoro, vincitore del premio Pulitzer, Il buio oltre la siepe. Maycomb, Alabama. La ventiseienne Jean Louise Finch – “Scout” – torna a casa da New York per visitare l’anziano padre, Atticus. Ambientato sullo sfondo delle tensioni per i diritti civili degli anni cinquanta, il ritorno di Jean Louise prende un sapore agrodolce quando lei viene a sapere verità inquietanti sulla sua famiglia, sulla cittadina e sulle persone che le sono più care. Tornano a galla ricordi dell’infanzia, e i suoi valori e convincimenti sono messi seriamente in discussione.

The Man from the Broken Hills

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For years Milo Talon had been riding the outlaw trail, looking for a man who had betrayed his family. Only Hank Rossiter wasn’t the man he had been: old now and blind, Rossiter was trying desperately to hold on to a small ranch to support his daughter, Barbara. Suddenly Talon found himself in the middle of a range war, siding with the man he’d marked for payback. But had Rossiter really changed? And could his daughter be trusted by either of them? For Milo, getting to the truth meant a long hard fight to separate his enemies from his friends—and forgiveness from revenge.

le parole segrete del cuore

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UN RACCONTO DI JENNIFER WEINER, DISPONIBILE SOLO IN DIGITALE. In apparenza la vita di Maureen non è diversa da quella di tante altre donne. Cinquantaquattro anni e una vita dedicata alla famiglia. Casalinga, due bambini, e un marito che vizia ogni giorno con una cena preparata con cura e un martini pronto, appena varcata la soglia di casa. Ma sotto questa tranquilla serenità, Maureen nasconde un segreto, che da anni segna la sua vita quotidiana, e che solo un'altra persona conosce: suo marito Tommy. Sarà solo dopo la morte di lui, che quel segreto ritornerà a galla, presentando il conto a Maureen. Contiene le prime pagine del nuovo romanzo dell'autrice, La prima cosa bella.

The Unexpected Consequences of Love

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Sophie has no interest in finding love. But what happens when love finds her?Sophie Wells is a successful photographer with a focus on putting the past firmly behind her. When Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family’s hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him—or any man for that matter—into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited. Both girls remain mum about the reasons behind Sophie’s indifference to love. But that doesn’t mean Josh is going to quit trying…

Rose in Bloom

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The story begins when Rose returns home from a long trip to Europe. In this sequel to "Eight Cousins" we find the title character Rose returning from a two year trip traveling the world. Rose, a wealthy woman, finds herself the object of many suitors, but how can she tell who loves her for her and who loves her for her money? A delightful coming of age story, "Rose in Bloom" will delight readers both young and old.

I've Got You Under My Skin

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When Laurie Moran’s husband was brutally murdered, only three-year-old Timmy saw the face of his father’s killer. Five years later his piercing blue eyes still haunt Timmy’s dreams. Laurie is haunted by more—the killer’s threat to her son as he fled the scene: “Tell your mother she’s next, then it’s your turn . . .”Now Laurie is dealing with murder again, this time as the producer of a true-crime, cold-case television show. The series will launch with the twenty-year-old unsolved murder of Betsy Powell. Betsy, a socialite, was found suffocated in her bed after a gala celebrating the graduation of her daughter and three friends. The sensational murder was news nationwide. Reopening the case in its lavish setting and with the cooperation of the surviving guests that night, Laurie is sure to have a hit on her hands. But when the estranged friends begin filming, it becomes clear each is hiding secrets . . . small and large.And a pair of blue eyes is watching events unfold, too . . .

An Amish Christmas Wedding

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From four bestselling authors of Amish fiction come four delightful stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the everyday miracles Christmas brings.Evergreen Love by Amy ClipstonRyan Lapp had promised to marry Lorene Bontrager as soon as he was able to build them a house, but the day never came. Ryan moved away. Five years later, Lorene has settled in to her old maid role, and she’s shocked when her younger sister announces her quick engagement to Ryan’s younger brother. As they rush to plan the wedding, Lorene is constantly around the family she almost joined. Worse, she’s forced to face Ryan himself, who has returned to town. As both Ryan and Lorene examine their own feelings, they must decide if they can find grace with each other—and the young people they once were—this Christmas season. There just might still be love in their future.Holiday of Hope by Kelly IrvinHenry Lufkin is one of four bachelors who lived in the West Kootenai, Montana, cabins that were destroyed by wildfires. He’s the only one of them who hasn’t since married, but he likes his solitude. Then an old friend asks him to care for his son, and Henry has to share his small cabin and his life with bewildered and rebellious ten-year-old Tommy. When the child encounters trouble at school, Henry reaches out to Tommy's teacher. Leesa Yoder never expected to find herself single and teaching sixteen young scholars, and she certainly didn’t anticipate an inexperienced bachelor telling her how to do her job. Amid the flying sparks, can Henry and Leesa see that there might be hope and love in this unexpected situation?Wreathed in Joy by Kathleen FullerMary Wengerd and Jakob Mullet have been best friends since childhood. Pressured by friends and family, they decided to date—with disastrous results. When they break up, their friendship is ruined. A year later, Mary is baking her Englisch friend’s wedding and groom cakes for a Christmas Eve wedding. Mary loves the Christmas season, and had always dreamed of marrying during that time. Now she wonders if she’ll ever marry. After she and Jakob form a tenuous new friendship, Mary breaks her arm. As he steps in to help her with the cakes, Mary is inexplicably and suddenly falling for him. But they've already dated, and that ended so horribly. Could it be better this time?A Christmas Prayer by Vannetta ChapmanWidower Micah Miller runs the Amish Tour Company, offering Englischers a glimpse of a simpler life as well as tea at Rachel King’s. Rachel has never married and has recently lost her parents. When Micah comes across an abandoned and injured dog, he gives it to Rachel for company. As Rachel is charmed by the dog and shocked by news of the existence of family she never expected, her heart and mind bend toward the possibilities of change in her life—even toward the possibility of love.Four stand-alone romantic holiday novellasIncludes a glossary of Amish wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

The Boardwalk Bookshop

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!"A book begging to be read on the beach, with the sun warming the sand and salt in the air: pure escapism."—Kirkus From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a book-about-books story of friends who become family, giving each other courage to start over.When fate brings three strangers to a charming space for lease on the California coast, the Boardwalk Bookshop is born. Part bookstore, part gift shop, part bakery, it's a dream come true for Bree, Mikki and Ashley. But while their business is thriving, their personal lives are…not.Bree, wounded by brilliant but cold parents and her late husband's ultimate betrayal, has sworn to protect her heart at all costs. Even from Ashley's brother, a writer and adventurer who has inspired millions. He's the first man to see past Bree's barricades to her true self, which terrifies her. Mikki has this divorce thing all figured out—somehow, she's stayed friends with her ex and her in-laws…until a new man changes how everyone looks at her, and how she sees herself. Meanwhile, Ashley discovers that the love of her life never intends to marry. Can she live without being a wife if it means she can have everything else she's ever wanted?At sunset every Friday on the beach in front of the Boardwalk Bookshop, the three friends share a champagne toast. As their bond grows closer, they challenge one another to become the best versions of themselves in this heartachingly beautiful story of friendship, sisterhood and the transformative power of love.Don't miss The Happiness Plan, a new novel coming from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery where three women experience hope, heartache, and the power of friendship as they search for true happiness!

Mina vänner

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Fredrik Backman är tillbaka med en oförglömligt varm och djupt rörande berättelse om fyra vilsna tonåringar vars vänskap skapar ett band så starkt att det påverkar en hel värld.De flesta lägger knappt märke till dem – tre små gestalter som sitter på en pir på en av världens mest kända målningar. De flesta som beundrar tavlan ser bara piren och havet, men Louisa, en ensam strulig artonåring, blir alldeles betagen och beslutar sig för att ta reda på historien om dessa tre gåtfulla figurer.Tjugofem år tidigare, i en avlägsen kuststad, hittar en grupp utsatta tonåringar en öde pir i hamnen där de hänger hela långa sommaren. De drar larviga skämt, delar hemligheter, tjuvröker och svalkar sig i havet. Gemenskapen ger dem en anledning att stiga upp på morgonen, en anledning att drömma, en anledning att våga älska. En av dem målar sitt första verk den sommaren. En tavla som senare kommer betraktas som en av sin tids stora mästerverk.Efter en rad osannolika händelser kommer Louisa över den världsberömda tavlan. Hon ger sig ut på en resa tvärs genom landet för att förstå hur målningen kom till och för att bestämma vad hon ska göra med den. Ju närmare hon kommer målningens ursprung, desto mer nervös blir hon för vad hon kan upptäcka.Mina vänner är en gripande och rolig berättelse om livsomvälvande vänskap i ungdomens sista dagar, ett vittnesmål om sorg, kärlek och att lyckliga slut inte alltid ser ut som vi förväntar oss.

La magia dei momenti no

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«Una lettura di profonda soddisfazione, insieme divertente ed emozionante... Espach è maestra nell'esplorare le difficoltà che la gente sperimenta nell'essere sé stessa.»«Chicago Tribune»«Una collisione di eventi diametralmente opposti… Tra pathos e umorismo Espach è bravissima a coinvolgerci nell'intero spettro delle emozioni che accompagnano un impegno lungo una vita.»«The New York Times Book Review»«L'intelligenza emotiva di Alison Espach ci regala una bellissima storia su come persone profondamente deluse possono ritrovare la forza di amare ancora la loro vita.»«The Washington Post»È una bellissima giornata a Newport, Rhode Island, quando Phoebe Stone arriva, da sola, al grand hotel Cornwall Inn sfoggiando un elegante vestito verde e scarpe dorate col tacco. Subito, nella hall, tutti la scambiano per una degli invitati che si sono raccolti nell’albergo per i festeggiamenti del matrimonio che sta per celebrarsi, ma in effetti lei è l’unica ospite dell’hotel estranea a quell’evento. Phoebe è lì perché sognava di soggiornarvi da anni, anzi sognava di farlo col marito, e adesso che lui l’ha lasciata Phoebe è arrivata al Cornwall con uno scopo ben preciso, e non esattamente in tono con l’atmosfera della festa: uccidersi. Nel frattempo la sposa ha pensato a ogni dettaglio, a ogni minimo particolare del suo matrimonio tranne che all’imprevista presenza di Phoebe…Con una scrittura brillante e uno humour impietoso e irresistibile, Alison Espach riesce a insinuarsi nelle pieghe dell’animo umano e a farle emergere sulla pagina, a mostrarci certi percorsi tortuosi che possono sorprendentemente portarci laddove non avevamo mai immaginato di arrivare, ad aprire portoni laddove tutte le porte sembrano saldamente chiuse. A darci fiducia negli incontri inattesi che a volte riescono a farci prendere una nuova, imprevista direzione.

Alt jeg ikke sa

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Da seksten år gamle Lydia Lee forsvinner i nærheten av den lokale innsjøen, får familien hele tilværelsen snudd på hodet. I kaoset som oppstår, blir de tvunget til å endelig konfrontere de fortrengte hemmelighetene som sakte har drevet dem alle fra hverandre. Hva har egentlig skjedd med Lydia? Og hva har hun holdt skjult for sine nærmeste?

The Eyes Have It

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The Eyes Have It (also known as The Girl on the Train & The Eyes Are Not Here) is a short story by Ruskin Bond that was originally published in Contemporary Indian English Stories. The narrator of this story, a blind man whose eyes were sensitive to light and darkness, was going to Dehradun by train when he met a girl and had a chit-chat with her. It was only after she left and another passenger came into the compartment that the narrator realizes the girl was blind.

Aesop's Fables

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Aesop's Fables or the Aesopica is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and story-teller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BCE. Of diverse origins, the stories associated with Aesop's name have descended to modern times through a number of sources. They continue to be reinterpreted in different verbal registers and in popular as well as artistic mediums.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Enhanced Version. Illustrated with beautiful color images based on the original illustrations by W. W Denslow. Ideal reading for kids and adults and contain the full text and audio recording for this classic american fairy tale that follows the adventures of a little girl named Dorothy in the land of Oz. The illustrations are not a scan of the original but new work based on the original and they have been modified to enhance color, interactivity and sounds to make reading this classic fairy tale book a radical new experience. Enjoy the included audio reading of the book. This edition was carefully prepare with attention to every detail.

Short Fiction

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Anton Chekhov is widely considered to be one of the greatest short story writers in history. A physician by day, he’s famously quoted as saying, “Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.” Chekhov wrote nearly 300 short stories in his long writing career; while at first he wrote mainly to make a profit, as his interest in writing—and his skill—grew, he wrote stories that heavily influenced the modern development of the form.His stories are famous for, among other things, their ambiguous morality and their often inconclusive nature. Chekhov was a firm believer that the role of the artist was to correctly pose a question, but not necessarily to answer it.This collection contains all of his short stories and two novellas, all translated by Constance Garnett, and arranged by the date they were originally published.

Gigantesco Libro de los Mejores Cuentos - Volume 1

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Este libro contiene 350 cuentos de 50 autores clásicos, premiados y notables. Elegida sabiamente por el crítico literario August Nemo para la serie de libros 7 Mejores Cuentos, esta antología contiene los cuentos de los siguientes escritores: - Abraham Valdelomar - Antón Chéjov - Antonio de Trueba - Arturo Reyes - Baldomero Lillo - César Vallejo - Charles Perrault - Edgar Allan Poe - Emilia Pardo Bazán - Fray Mocho - Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer - Horacio Quiroga - Joaquín Díaz Garcés - Joaquín Dicenta - José Martí - José Ortega Munilla - Juan Valera - Julia de Asensi - Leonid Andréiev - Leopoldo Alas - Leopoldo Lugones - Oscar Wilde - Ricardo Güiraldes - Roberto Arlt - Roberto Payró - Rubén Darío - Soledad Acosta de Samper - Teodoro Baró - Vicente Blasco Ibáñez - Washington Irving - Alfred de Musset - Marqués de Sade - Saki - Marcel Schwob - Iván Turguéniev - Julio Verne - Émile Zola - Villiers de L'Isle Adam - Mark Twain - León Tolstoi - Ryunosuke Akutagawa - Ambrose Bierce - Mijaíl Bulgákov - Lewis Carroll - Arthur Conan Doyle - James Joyce - Franz Kafka - H. P. Lovecraft - Machado de Assis - Guy de Maupassant

The Complete Harvard Classics 2021 Edition - ALL 71 Volumes

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( newly updated TOC ) The Harvard Universal Classics, originally known as Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf, is a 51-volume anthology of classic works from world literature, compiled and edited by Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot and first published in 1909. Eliot had stated in speeches that the elements of a liberal education could be obtained by spending 15 minutes a day reading from a collection of books that could fit on a five-foot shelf. (Originally he had said a three-foot shelf.) The publisher P. F. Collier and Son saw an opportunity and challenged Eliot to make good on this statement by selecting an appropriate collection of works, and the Harvard Classics was the result. Eliot worked for one year with William A. Neilson, a professor of English; Eliot determined the works to be included and Neilson selected the specific editions and wrote introductory notes. Each volume had 400–450 pages, and the included texts are "so far as possible, entire works or complete segments of the world's written legacies." The collection was widely advertised by Collier and Son, in Collier's and elsewhere, with great success. Eight years later Eliot added a further 20 volumes as a sub-collection titled 'The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction', offering some of the greatest novels and short stories of world literature. The exhaustive anthology of the 'The Harvard Classics' comprises every major literary figure, philosopher, religion, folklore and historical subject up to the twentieth century. The Harvard Classics: . 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne 4: John Milton 5: R. W.

The Jodi Picoult Collection #4

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Three of bestselling author Jodi Picoult's compelling novels together in this ebook collection!Change of HeartOne moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen. For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child.Handle with CareEmotionally riveting and profoundly moving, Handle with Care brings us into the heart of a family bound by an incredible burden, a desperate will to keep their ties from breaking, and, ultimately, a powerful capacity for love. Written with the grace and wisdom she's become famous for, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult offers us an unforgettable novel about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go to protect it.House RulesJacob Hunt is a teen with Asperger’s syndrome. He’s hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, though he is brilliant in many ways. But he has a special focus on one subject—forensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues him in to crime scenes, and he’s always showing up and telling the cops what to do. And he’s usually right. So Jacob’s small hometown is rocked by a terrible murder, law enforcement comes to him. Jacob’s behaviors are hallmark Asperger’s, but they look a lot like guilt to the local police. Suddenly the Hunt family, who only want to fit in, are directly in the spotlight.

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