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Esta novela explora la compleja figura de Yukio Mishima, uno de los autores más fascinantes de la literatura japonesa. En 1957, a los treinta y dos años, Mishima hace un viaje a Nueva York y México para arrojarse al universo del turismo homosexual, pero también para aniquilar su pasado, el tiempo en el que escribió su primera novela y tuvo otro nombre: Hiraoka Kimitake.

"O americano sabe que há no seu país uma opinião pública, desde que cada americano tem uma opinião sua." Extraída do livro "Minha formação", a crônica "Traços americanos", de Joaquim Nabuco, traz para o leitor de hoje vislumbres tanto do pensamento do célebre abolicionista quanto de sua autobiografia.

Step into the intriguing world of "Lady Byron Vindicated" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This audiobook delves into the compelling life of Lady Byron, exploring the complex and controversial aspects of her marriage to the famous poet Lord Byron. Stowe presents a compelling case for Lady Byron's character and motivations, shedding light on the truth behind the rumors and scandals that surrounded her. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, Stowe paints a portrait of a woman of strength, intelligence, and resilience.

Benjamín Labatuts neuer Roman über John von Neumann, einen der genialsten und wegweisensten Denker des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er ist ein so bewundertes wie gefürchtetes Ausnahmetalent: John von Neumann. Vom frühen 20. Jahrhundert bis in die Nullerjahre reichend, erzählt MANIAC die Geschichte John von Neumann, der zunächst in Berlin und Budapest lebte und in den 30er Jahren vor den Nazis in die USA floh, der maßgeblich am Manhattan Project, dem Bau der US-amerikanischen Atombombe in Los Alamos, beteiligt war und durch seinen Computer MANIAC den Bau der Wasserstoffbombe ermöglichte und Vordenker für Künstliche Intelligenz war.

"Ich gehe davon aus, dass Sie das neue Jahr nicht mehr erleben werden." Am 12. November erhält ein Mann diese ärztliche Diagnose. Was tun mit den verbleibenden 49 Tagen bis Jahresende? Er entschließt sich, seine Lebensgeschichte zu reflektieren und dokumentieren, denn: "Ich schreibe, also bin ich." Doch die Geschichte verselbstständigt sich, wird erst zum Film, dann Teil eines wissenschaftlichen Experiments und schließlich.

In 1893, Dr. Watson and Conan Doyle published what they believed was the last Sherlock Holmes story, "The Final Problem". The world was stunned, and The Strand Magazine rushed to fill the vacuum. Readers were soon introduced to a new detective, Martin Hewitt, as presented by Arthur Morrison. Although initially different than Holmes, Hewitt also showed a number of interesting similarities as well.

Les Dimanches de Jean Dézert a traversé le XXe siècle, grâce au bouche-à-oreille, pour réapparaître sur la scène littéraire actuelle. Quelques mois après sa publication, la seule de son vivant, Jean de La Ville de Mirmont est fauché par la Première Guerre mondiale en novembre 1914. Journal d'une abdication devant l'existence, ce roman de la non-vie décrit avec humour celle de Jean Dézert, employé au « ministère de l'Encouragement au bien (Direction du matériel) ».

Following her Oscar nomination, tabloid cover girl Jackie Gold has been offered the role of a lifetime. At the height of her career, her equally famous boyfriend and current People’s “Sexiest Man of the Year” has a proposal of his own. It’s enough to make a pack of bloodthirsty paparazzi push her over the edge.

"Najbogatszy człowiek w Babilonie" autorstwa George'a S. Clasona to jeden z najbardziej znanych i cenionych poradników finansowych na świecie. Książka składa się z wielu opowieści o mieszkańcach starożytnego Babilonu, którzy borykając się z różnymi problemami, po wdrożeniu do swojego życia odpowiednich zasad gospodarowania pieniędzmi pokonywali napotkane trudności.

For a moment, imagine that you are 20-something making tons of money in the stock market. The success is heady, and you're living it up! But out of the blue, your car crashes, horrifically. You go off the spotlight. It takes months to even open your eyes, but you can't see anymore. A challenge like no other. Your defeat looks certain.

Teresa non si sarebbe mai aspettata di innamorarsi di Alessandro Manzoni ancora prima di incontrarlo di persona. Eppure, non è tipo da perdere la testa facilmente: è una giovane vedova benestante con un figlio, una posizione sociale, una cultura che le permette di brillare nei salotti della Milano ottocentesca. Così quando anche lui rimane vedovo della prima moglie Enrichetta, stroncata dall’ennesima gravidanza, un amico devoto combina un incontro galeotto durante una prima della Scala.

Crystal Jackson presents a gripping novel based on the true-life story of the Black man who officially investigated Marilyn Monroe's case in 1962 and signed her death certificate. At 22 years old, Lionel "Frenchy" Grandison was on top of the world. He had married his high school sweetheart, purchased a new home in Pacoima, and landed a prestigious job at the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. Everything in his life was perfect until the famous Hollywood actress died.

Samantha (Sam) Hunter is living two lives. When her fiancé is away on business, lonely Samantha despairs and absorbs herself in historical research. At night her dreams are so vivid, Samantha believes she’s traveling to the 19th century.

Beatrice de Luna Mendes, nata in Portogallo nel 1510, avrebbe potuto essere solo la moglie, assai benestante, di un commerciante di spezie di successo, Francisco Mendes, ebreo "marrano" convertito per aver salvi vita e beni, come tanti in quel tempo fosco di battesimi forzati e condanne per eresia, roghi di sinagoghe e autodafé. Ma quando il marito muore, e lei si trova a gestire la sua immensa fortuna per conto della figlia Brianda di appena sette anni, la vita della donna cambia.

Your obituary does not tell the entire story. You may be romanticized, but is that the true picture of your life? Others talk about your deep dark secrets in private. In We Have Secrets, the person has a chance to explain how they developed their deepest, darkest secrets.

Última rainha de Portugal, D. Amélia viveu durante 24 anos num país que amou como seu, apesar de nele ter deixado enterrados uma filha prematura que morreu à nascença, o seu primogénito D. Luís Filipe, herdeiro do trono, e o marido D. Carlos assassinados em pleno Terreiro do Paço a tiro de carabina e pistola.

Boston is the novelized account of the Sacco and Vanzetti affair, which rocked the nation—and the world—in the 1920s. Two working-class Italian immigrants, both associated with radical political beliefs, stood accused of the murder of two armed guards during the commission of a payroll robbery. Sinclair’s novel weaves actual historical facts, stories, and persons with persons and events he created for the purpose of telling an interesting story, with more and deeper historical context.

Die Geschichte von Yves Saint-Laurents größter Inspiration – eine Frau, die alles für die Liebe riskiert. Paris, 1968: Als die junge Loulou zu einer Teestunde in illustrer Gesellschaft eingeladen wird, könnte sie sich nichts Langweiligeres vorstellen – und allgemein fällt es der in London geborenen jungen Frau schwer, in Frankreich anzukommen. Endlich hat sie es geschafft, aus dem Schatten ihrer berühmten Mutter herauszutreten, alles in ihr wehrt sich dagegen, sich von ihrem bunten, ausufernden Stil abzuwenden und der hier vorherrschenden kühlen Eleganz anzupassen.

This series features a real historical figure—the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II’s illegitimate son William. After her husband’s untimely death, Ela served as high sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

The Lioness of Boston is a portrait of what society expected a woman's life to be, shattered by a courageous soul who rebelled and was determined to live on her own terms.