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Set against the rugged backdrop of Klovharun, a barren skerry in the Gulf of Finland, ´Notes from an Island´ invites you into the intimate world of Tove Jansson and her partner, graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, known affectionately as "Tooti."Aided by Brunstroem, an unconventional fisherman, Jansson races against time and the elements to build a cabin that would serve as their sanctuary for thirty summers. A declaration of the beauty of solitude, Notes from an Island is a touching homage to a mature love nurtured by the raw beauty of shifting seascapes.

Von der verhüllten ultraorthodoxen Jüdin zur Designerin und Unternehmenschefin in New York: Eine mitreißende, wahre Geschichte aus der Welt des ultraorthodoxen Judentums - verfilmt von Netflix. Geboren in eine streng religiöse jüdische Familie und mit 21 verheiratet an einen ultraorthodoxen Juden, kennt Julia Haart die ersten 42 Jahre ihres Lebens nur die Unterwerfung unter die strikten Gebote ihrer Religionsgemeinschaft: Unbedeckte Haare, kurzärmelige T-Shirts, Miniröcke, Bikinis - all dies gilt als Insignien des Teufels. Und doch ist Julia Haart von Kindesbeinen an fasziniert von der Glitzerwelt der Mode.

En aquel fatídico noviembre de 1983, un vuelo de París a Bogotá con escala en Madrid se precipitó, cobrándose la vida de casi doscientas personas. Esta tragedia, lejos de ser un incidente aislado, fue el sombrío epílogo de una década donde la precaria modernización de la España de los setenta y ochenta convirtió sus cielos en una trampa mortal para más de 1700 pasajeros.

Rachel Cusk hat ein zutiefst persönliches und hochpolitisches Buch geschrieben – einen skandalträchtigen Bericht über die gewaltigen Folgen und Nebenwirkungen ihrer eigenen Trennung. Sie erzählt von der heiklen Entscheidung, direkt nach der Geburt der Töchter als Schriftstellerin weiterzuarbeiten, während ihr Mann, zuvor erfolgreicher Fotograf, Töchter und Haushalt übernimmt.

Al meer dan 25 jaar volgt Paul Vugts voor Het Parool de misdaad in onze hoofdstad en ver daarbuiten. Hij spreekt rechters, officieren van justitie, advocaten, politiemensen, ministers van Justitie en burgemeesters, criminelen, ouders van criminelen, slachtoffers, (kroon)getuigen, gevangenispersoneel en veel andere werkers in het veld. Hij volgt ze kritisch in hun doen en laten en doet dat vanuit zijn geheel eigen positie als misdaadjournalist.

Persoonlijke verhalen van Özcan Akyol, beter bekend als Eus. 'Mijn moeder, de kleine reus' is het liefdevolle verhaal van Eus en zijn familie. Alles laat hij langskomen: van alledaags ongemak met een overijverige moeder tot kleine en rake beschrijvingen van het menselijk tekort. De realiteit beschrijft hij met scherpte en humor. Zijn veelzijdige geest is nooit klaar met vragen stellen en prikkelt de lezer telkens om na te denken. Özcan Akyol is een van de belangrijkste stemmen van Nederland, en zijn unieke kijk op de wereld laat de lezer achter met een glimlach en hernieuwde levenslust.

Dive into Tove Jansson's spellbinding memoir and be transported to early 20th-century Helsinki where you'll experience the magic and fears of a childhood infused with the freedom and natural beauty of Finland. Hailed by Ali Smith for its evocative prose, Jansson's memoir unveils the enchantments of a world where winter ice is a playground of mysteries, balalaika parties radiate warmth, and Christmas takes on epic proportions when viewed from a child's eyes.

Dieser eine Moment, in dem alles richtig zu sein scheint - es ist der Augenblick, als der kleine Kjell zum ersten Mal seinen Vater sieht, der zu seiner Familie nach Stockholm zurückkehrt: Die Mutter läuft ihm leichtfüßig entgegen, die Kinder werden fest in den Arm genommen. Alles könnte federleicht sein wie in einem Traum ... doch so ist es nicht. Die Johanssons leben in einem armseligen Haus an der Flutwiese des Vororts Midsommarkransen. Der Vater säuft, um seinen Dämonen zu entkommen, das Geld ist knapp.

El muralismo mexicano cambió para siempre la manera de experimentar el arte público, y no solo en Latinoamérica, sino alrededor del mundo. Diego Rivera emerge como uno de los pintores más descollantes de aquel movimiento artístico. Alimentado de las tradiciones aztecas y de las vanguardias de su tiempo, Rivera plasmó su arte en obras fulgurantes como “El mercado de Tlatelolco” y “Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central”.

El autor de "Cien años de soledad", junto a decenas de novelas, obras de no ficción y guiones para cine. El renovador de las letras colombianas y latinoamericanas, protagonista de primera línea del fenómeno editorial conocido como el “boom”. Uno de los padres del realismo mágico, que trajo nuevas maneras de imaginarse a los habitantes del continente. El ganador del Premio Nobel de Literatura 1982, entre otras distinciones. Gabriel García Márquez llegó a ser en un mito viviente de la cultura de fines del siglo XX.

"600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century" features the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest French writers ever. From Montesquieu and Voltaire to Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this carefully crafted collection is an entertaining, educational and enthralling insight into the finest minds of the 18th Century. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "Candide", "Discourse on Inequality" and "The Social Contract".

Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, are just some of the famous writers whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, "700 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 19th Century". Between them, these authors are responsible for some of the most famous stories ever written, including "Crime and Punishment", "The Three Musketeers" and "Madame Bovary". This carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain. These literary giants are considered among the greatest writers of the 19th Century.

"700 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 20th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Anatole France and Jules Renard to Marcel Proust and André Gide, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the most famous French novels and poems ever written, including "Carrot Top", "The Little Prince", and "In Search of Lost Time".

"1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Guy de Maupassant and Honoré de Balzac to Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "The Three Musketeers", "Les Misérables", "Madame Bovary" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame".

Jane Austen is one of the most widely read British authors. Her realism and biting irony make for a very lively read, and the quality of her plots have earned her a high-ranking place into the hearts of scholars. Her greatest stories sparkled a wave of adaptations in the last decades, because of their touching modernity and the realism of their reflections on the attitude of women about marriage and social standing.

Gustave Flaubert is one of the major figures of French literature. He was made famous by his first novel, Madame Bovary, and is also remembered for his Correspondance, full of precise introspection and reflections about realism in literature. Flaubert was known for his unvelievably scrupulous devotion to his style. He believed in the possibility and necessity of finding "le mot juste" ("the right word"), and would devout weeks to the achievement of sometimes a single page.

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for Walden, or Life in the woods, the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature.

Step into the captivating world of one of history's most influential literary figures with "Victor Hugo, a Biography." Explore the life and legacy of the renowned French writer whose works continue to resonate across generations. From his early struggles and literary breakthroughs to his political activism and lasting impact on French society, you'll get to discover the inspiration behind his timeless novels like "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" - and much more.

This is a love story, set in the Irish literary world between 1986 and 2015. When they were first introduced by the poet Derek Mahon, Alannah Hopkin was an arts journalist turned full-time writer and Aidan Higgins, twenty-three years her senior, was a literary stylist, often cited as the heir to Ireland’s great Modernist tradition. They wrote steadily during their twenty-nine years together, but their careers could not have been more different: while Aidan focused on fiction and memoirs, Alannah prioritised work that paid the bills.

Take a tour of some of the most extraordinary thinkers in history with ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´. Packed with cherry-picked thoughts, reflections, and observations, it offers inspiring insights into almost every aspect of life, from love and death to art and politics. A superb addition to any coffee table, ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´ is ideal for those who need a bit of extra motivation. Born in Paris, Charles Baudelaire (1821 – 1867) was one of the most highly-regarded poets of the 19th century.