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Ariel
The poems in Sylvia Plath's Ariel, including many of her best-known such as 'Lady Lazarus', 'Daddy', 'Edge' and 'Paralytic', were all written between the publication in 1960 of Plath's first book, The Colossus, and her death in 1963.'If the poems are despairing, vengeful and destructive, they are at the same time tender, open to things, and also unusually clever, sardonic, hardminded . . . They are works of great artistic purity and, despite all the nihilism, great generosity . . . the book is a major literary event.' A. Alvarez in the ObserverThis beautifully designed edition forms part of a series with five other cherished poets, including Wendy Cope, Don Paterson, Philip Larkin, Simon Armitage and Alice Oswald.- Shop: buecher
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The Tale of Despereaux
A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.A deftly crafted fairy tale adventure story from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess who laughs often and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and of old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery - unlimited treachery...- Shop: buecher
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The Price of Salt
This Norton Critical Edition includes: . The 1952 novel along with-for comparative reading-Patricia Highsmith's two Afterwords (1984 and 1990). . Editorial matter by Terry Castle. . Background materials on The Price of Salt's textual history and genesis (1948-52). . An unusually rich Criticism section, thematically arranged to promote classroom discussion. Letters to Patricia Highsmith (1952-65)-never before published-allow today's readers to understand something of this novel's deeply personal power, while reviews of the 1952, 1984, and 1991 editions trace the novel's critical reception in a changing world. Other topics include lesbian pulp fiction, a brief history of lesbianism in the 1950s and Carol, the 2014 film adaptation of The Price of Salt. . A Selected Bibliography.- Shop: buecher
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Flowers for Algernon , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 506min
Charlie Gordon, a floor sweeper born with an unusually low IQ, has been chosen as the perfect subject for an experimental surgery that doctors hope will increase his intelligence - a procedure that has been highly successful when tested on a lab mouse named Algernon. All Charlie wants is to be smart and have friends, but the treatment turns him into a genius. Then Algernon begins to fade. What will become of Charlie? Read by Adam Sims. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Adam Sims. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/orio/001200/bk_orio_001200_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Un-Cabaret Stories: Winning Is Everything, Hörbuch, Digital, 14min
John Riggi tries to get lucky in the lottery.JOHN RIGGI is a writer and co-executive producer on 30 Rock. He was also a writer and co-exec on The Comeback, Will & Grace, The Bernie Mac Show and The Larry Sanders Show.This performance was recorded at the Un-Cabaret, an ongoing alternative stand-up show that features unique writer-performers telling unusually honest stories. ADVISORY: Some material may not be appropriate for minors. Language: English. Narrator: Beth Lapides, John Riggi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/pf/cabc/000061/pf_cabc_000061_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Work in Progress: A Journal
The world-famous chef René Redzepi's intimate first-hand account of a year in the life of his renowned restaurant, noma A Work in Progress: A Journal is a highly personal document of the creative processes at noma and the challenges faced by its chefs over a twelve-month period in an unspecified year of the restaurant's history. After a month of vacation, Redzepi made a resolution to keep a journal and to dedicate a year to the creativity and well-being at noma. The result is an unusually candid, and often humorous, insight into the inner workings of one of the food world's most creative minds. Originally featured in the bestselling A Work in Progress, first published in 2013.- Shop: buecher
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Flowers for Algernon
Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the powerful, classic story about a man who receives an operation that turns him into a genius...and introduces him to heartache. Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born with an unusually low IQ, he has been chosen as the perfect subject for an experimental surgery that researchers hope will increase his intelligence-a procedure that has already been highly successful when tested on a lab mouse named Algernon. As the treatment takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment appears to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance, until Algernon suddenly deteriorates. Will the same happen to Charlie?- Shop: buecher
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Hired by the Forbidden Italian (eBook, ePUB)
In this workplace romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy Williams, is resisting their attraction futile? On the tycoon's yacht… There's no escape from temptation! Urgently in need of a nanny for his young daughter, superrich Italian single father Niccolo Ferri hires Sophie Baxter to accompany them on a business trip aboard his superyacht. Niccolo's only priority is his child, but he finds himself unusually intrigued by his temporary employee… Working for Niccolo is what's keeping Sophie financially afloat. So her connection with her sinfully sexy boss can't be anything more than professional. Because Sophie knows she'll be in far too deep if she has even one taste of the forbidden! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.- Shop: buecher
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Men and Angels , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 427min
Rae knew a good deal about Richard Ashton. Sharing his sister Judy’s flat, she'd lived for a year with his photograph: a dark, handsome, somewhat commanding young man. She'd listened to long extracts from his letters and built up a picturesque if inaccurate picture of his life in Kenya. She knew he declared himself heart-whole and had instructed his sister to find him a wife. Judy was enthusiastic. As for Rae, at least this promised to be an unusually interesting encounter. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Maddy Everington. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/174279/bk_acx0_174279_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Un-Cabaret Stories: Point Talk, Hörbuch, Digital, 10min
John Riggi dishes out a heaping portion of truly funny stories about the Weight Watchers meetings he attends. JOHN RIGGI is a writer and co-executive producer on 30 Rock. He was also a writer and co-exec on The Comeback, Will & Grace, The Bernie Mac Show and The Larry Sanders Show.This piece was recorded at the Un-Cabaret, featuring great comedy writer-performers telling unusually honest stories in a stand-up setting.ADVISORY: Some material may not be appropriate for minors. Language: English. Narrator: Beth Lapides, John Riggi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/pf/cabc/000053/pf_cabc_000053_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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