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In sixteen dazzling, expansive essays, the acclaimed essayist and poet Elisa Gabbert explores a life lived alongside books of all kinds: dog-eared and destroyed, cherished and discarded, classic and clichėd, familiar and profoundly new. She turns her witty, searching mind to the writers she admires, from Plath to Proust, and the themes that bind them―chance, freedom, envy, ambition, nostalgia, and happiness. She takes us to the strange edges of art and culture, from hair metal to surf movies to party fiction.

From Pulitzer-prize winning Wall Street Journal columnist and New York Times bestselling author Peggy Noonan, a masterclass in how to see and love America. For a quarter century, Peggy Noonan has been thinking aloud about America in her much-loved Wall Street Journal column. In this new...

A collection of essays, Friendship’s Garland focuses on intertwining of subjects among friends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" is a seminal essay that explores the importance of individualism and personal integrity. Emerson challenges listeners to avoid conformity and follow their own instincts and ideas. This work has inspired countless listeners to trust in their inner voice and embrace a life of self-determination. Essential for anyone interested in philosophy, personal growth, and the foundations of American transcendentalism.

In Viaggio a Ixtlan, il capitolo finale della trilogia dedicata agli insegnamenti di don Juan Matus, Castaneda prosegue il proprio percorso tra i misteri dell’antica cultura sciamanica. Un racconto illuminante, che ci permette di ripercorrere l’ultimo apprendistato dell’autore: il viaggio destinato a portarlo a percepire finalmente l’universo quale è, senza il filtro delle convenzioni. È giunto il momento di accostare, e fare proprio, un concetto fondamentale, che sta alla base del cammino verso una comprensione profonda dell’esistenza: la differenza tra il "guardare" quotidiano e il "vedere" del saggio.

A few years ago, Erica Heller realized how universal the longing is for one more moment with a lost loved one. It could be a parent, a sibling, a mentor, or a friend, but who wouldn't love the opportunity to sit down, break bread, and just talk? Who wouldn't jump at the chance to ask those unasked questions, or share those unvoiced feelings?

The police murders of two Black men, Philando Castile and George Floyd, frame this searing exploration of the historical and fictional narratives that white America tells itself to justify and maintain white supremacy. From the country's founding through the summer of Black Lives Matter in 2020, David Mura unmasks how white stories about race attempt to erase the brutality of the past and underpin systemic racism in the present.

Roadworks and train station overhauls are confusing this author who has driven into oncoming traffic, avoided a kangaroo crossing a new roadwork barrier, got lost and couldn't find her train station carpark and who believes her amygdala must be growing as she negotiates new roundabouts, traffic lights, new road hazards and witches' hats. Follow her journey.....

No hay un tiempo ajeno por completo al conflicto, en que la guerra no forme parte de la cultura: la arrastramos en nuestro pasado y su sombra se proyecta en el futuro como amenaza. Pero ¿qué es la guerra para quienes no la han vivido en carne propia? ¿Y de dónde sale el caudal de imágenes y relatos que nutren y configuran nuestro conocimiento del fenómeno? ¿Acaso son imparciales, no obedecen a ciertos códigos y propósitos?

Dans le "Journal des Faux-Monnayeurs", le prix Nobel André Gide invite les lecteurs dans l'esprit complexe qui se cache derrière son chef-d'œuvre littéraire, "Les Faux-Monnayeurs". Cette pièce intime sert à la fois de journal intime et d'analyse approfondie de son processus créatif, révélant les luttes et les triomphes qui ont marqué la création du roman.

"A Message to Garcia" is a renowned essay by Elbert Hubbard, written in 1899, that underscores the virtues of initiative, duty, and determination. The narrative centers on a soldier named Rowan, who is entrusted with the critical mission of delivering a message to General García, a key figure in the Cuban insurgency. Despite the lack of detailed instructions or guidance, Rowan accepts the mission without hesitation, demonstrating unwavering commitment and resourcefulness.

まさかこれが自分の生活なのか、とうたがいたくなるときがあります。それは自分にはもったいないようなしあわせを感じて、という場合もあれば、たえられないほどかなしくて、という場合もあるのですが、それはもちろん自分の生活であるわけです。

Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris 'A lovely writer: supple, stylish and almost effortlessly witty.' Daily Mail 'Made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ Jennie Godfrey When it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to...

'Indian-Australian' is not a one-size-fits-all descriptor. Given the depth and richness of diversity of the Indian subcontinent, it is fitting that its diaspora is similarly varied. Growing Up Indian in Australia reflects and celebrates this vibrant diversity. It features contributions from Australian-Indian writers, both established and emerging, who hail from a wide range of backgrounds, religions and experiences. This colorful, energetic anthology offers reflections on identity, culture, family, food and expectations, ultimately revealing deep truths about both Australian and Indian life.

Walter Benjamin (1892 - 1940), war vieles: Philosoph, Kulturkritiker, Übersetzer - aber auch ein Schriftsteller. Auf der Flucht vor den Nazis, die Frankreich besetzt hatten, nahm er sich an der spanischen Grenze das Leben. Seine Denkbilder stellen in der Tat ein neues, eigenes Genre dar: Dort angesiedelt, wo Philosophie und Literatur ineinander fließen, dachte und schrieb er in Bildern. Ein Problem oder Thema versuchte er in bildhaften Aphorismen zu erklären. Faszinierende Miniaturen begegnen wir hier, einzigartig erzählt!

Partiendo de la célebre meditación de John Donne, Nuccio Ordine amplía su "biblioteca ideal" invitándonos a leer—y a releer—más páginas escogidas de la literatura universal. Convencido de que una cita brillante puede despertar la curiosidad del lector y animarlo a leer la obra de la que procede, Ordine continúa su defensa de los clásicos, demostrando que la literatura es fundamental para fomentar el entendimiento y la compasión entre las personas.

Arianna Mils è una italo americana che dà una spiegazione alla sua vita intensa grazie alla filosofia della reincarnazione, "sincretizzata" dagli insegnamenti di grandi maestri immateriali. Il suo desiderio di divulgare questi insegnamenti si realizza anche attraverso una radio privata, che ha un'audience molto elevata.

From a beloved Grammy-nominated musician, a "heartbreaking and funny" memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desires, and indispensable friendships that reflects on the way art and music and a deep connection to nature guided her journey towards stardom (Maggie Smith, NYT bestselling...

Своєю промовистою назвою і багатством сюжетних ліній роман Панаса Мирного Хіба ревуть воли, як ясла повні? викликає цікавість у читачів та спонукає до роздумів. Основною ідеєю твору є проблема соціальної несправедливості. Головний герой Чіпка шукає свій шлях, але так і не знаходить, адже його життя — постійна боротьба за правду, боротьба, яка ведеться на межі чесних і темних вчинків. Гостре відчуття соціальної нерівності щоразу підживлює бунтарський дух юнака.

A darkly comic memoir-in-essays about the scam of the American Dream and doing whatever it takes to survive in the Sunshine State—from the award-winning author of High-Risk Homosexual “Relatable, funny and deeply heartfelt, this memoir is one not to miss.”—Today “Edgar Gomez is a young...