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Long cherished by readers of all ages: the hilarious account of an incorrigible truant and a powerful parable of innocence in conflict with the fallen adult worldfrom the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and "the father of American literature" (William Faukner, Nobel Prize-Winning Author). "All modern literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn Its the best book weve had. All American writing comes from that." Ernest Hemingway, Nobel Prize-Winning Author of The Sun Also RisesThe mighty Mississippi River of the antebellum South gives the novel both its colorful backdrop and its narrative shape, as the runaways Huck and Jima young rebel against civilization allied with an escaped slavedrift down its length on a flimsy raft. Their journey, at times rollickingly funny but always deadly serious in its potential consequences, takes them ever deeper into the slave-holding South, and our appreciation of their shared humanity grows as we watch them travel physically farther from yet morally closer to the freedom they both passionately seek.

Flotes, això és el màxim que has aconseguit. Tens mitja feina, una habitació rellogada i un títol que acredita que ets dels que no poden caure. Però caus. El risc ha entrat a la teva vida sense que e

La insurrecció de dos mil homes a la Bisbal el 1869 contra la Corona espanyola. Amb dos protagonistes històrics: el revolucionari Pere Caimó i la primera sindicalista catalana, Isabel Vilà.El 6 doctu

Labutxaca reuneix en un sol volum lObra Completa del poeta Joan Margarit.Poques setmanes abans de morir, Joan Margarit va deixar enllestits els poemes que componen Animal de bosc, lobra a la qual va dedicar les energies de lultim tram de la seva vida, aprofitant la mirada nitida que atribuia a una senectut viscuda sense trampes.Margarit, que havia conclos un any abans la seva antologia personal, publicada amb el titol Sense el dolor no hauriem estimat, considerava Animal de bosc el millor dels meus llibres.En aquest ultim volum, que inclou Animal de bosc, reunim lobra completa de Joan Margarit des de 1975 fins al 2021. La duresa i, al mateix temps, la tendresa del refugi contra la intemperie que es la seva extensa i reconeguda obra, el situen entre els poetes mes valorats per la critica i els lectors.

Sy Baumgartner, professeur de philosophie à Princeton, veuf solitaire de soixante-dix ans, entame un voyage dans le grand palais de la mémoire. Ses pensées lentement partent à la dérive “vers le pass

Premi Ramon Llull 2024 Una novel·la inoblidable sobre el poder de redempció de la músicaUna novel·la inoblidable sobre el poder de redempció de la música. El protagonista de la novel·la troba el piano de so vellutat que sempre havia volgut en una petita botiga del barri de Gracia. En Janusz Borowski, un home misterios nascut en un bosc a lest de Polonia, ladverteix que es tracta dun piano molt especial que ha de cuidar. El piano de cua, amb el numero de serie 31887, es un Grotrian-Steinweg construit a Brunsvic (Alemanya) lany 1915. La descoberta dun secret ocult al seu interior el portara a iniciar un llarg viatge en un relat que recorre la historia dEuropa del segle xx.Historia dun piano es una novel·la captivadora sobre la força dun instrument que esdeve una metafora del poder de redempcio a traves de lamor, de lamistat, de la bellesa i, per descomptat, de la musica. Lunic que volia era ser alla quan el seu fill arribes. Volia ser alla igual que hi havia estat totes les vegades que en Johannes havia tornat de Leipzig. Si abans no havia fallat mai, ara encara menys. Asseguda al banc central de landana, pensava en com es llançaria a sobre dell, en com labraçaria amb totes les seves forces i en com, si no fos per la seva complexio robusta, seria capaç de trencar-lo en mil bocins. La construccio es ambiciosa i convincent. Hi desfila la historia europea del segle xx. Carles CasajuanaUna de les novel·les catalanes mes importants que he llegit en molts anys. Cada pagina esta bellament escrita. Pere GimferrerEn Ramon Gener no ha fet un llibre de temporada, ha escrit una novel·la per sempre. Gerard QuintanaUna historia destinada a enamorar molts lectors. Un gran Premi Ramon Llull. Isona PassolaLa combinacio de la peripecia personal dels protagonistes amb la historia europea es molt destacable, aixi com el pacifisme que sen despren. Nuria PradasTe força. Te magia. Destaca per la construccio del relat i per la capacitat democionar-nos. Un plantejament literari dalt nivell. Carme Riera

Sy Baumgartner, professeur de philosophie à Princeton, veuf solitaire de soixante-dix ans, entame un voyage dans le grand palais de la mémoire. Ses pensées lentement partent à la dérive “vers le pass

**A Summer 2024 pick in the Times Literary Supplement and the Financial Times**"Andrey Kurkov is often called Ukraines greatest living writer, and it is a gift for crime fiction fans that he writes in this genre"New York Times"A very intriguing and atmospheric novel by a highly accomplished writer . . . A fascinating read in the light of contemporary events"Alexander McCall Smith, Bestselling Author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective AgencyKyiv, 1919. The Soviets control the city, but White armies menace them from the West. No man trusts his neighbour and any spark of resistance may ignite into open rebellion.When Samson Kolechkos father is murdered, his last act is to save his son from a falling Cossack sabre. Deprived of his right ear instead of his head, Samson is left an orphan, with only his fathers collection of abacuses for company.Until, that is, his flat is requisitioned by two Red Army soldiers, whose secret plans Samson is somehow able to overhear with uncanny clarity. Eager to thwart them, he stumbles into a world of murder and intrigue that will either be the making of him - or finish what the Cossack started.Inflected with Kurkovs signature humour and magical realism, The Silver Bone takes inspiration from the real life archives of crime enforcement agencies in Kyiv, crafting a propulsive narrative that bursts to life with rich historical detail.Translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk

Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this second book of a captivating duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black!An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl hes always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reigneven if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oaks guile nor his wit will be enough to keep everyone he loves alive. Its just a question of whom he will doom. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the stunning blood-soaked conclusion to the Stolen Heir duology.An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller!

In development to be a major TV series, adapted by Tina Fey and Lang FisherI adore everything about it . . . the perfect blend of mystery and romcomALI HAZELWOODFinlay and Vero need a girls weekend away...Some peace and quiet to negotiate with a dangerous loan shark, save Veros childhood crush Javi, and find a stolen car. But Finlays mother and ex-husband Steven are dead set on catching a ride to Atlantic City.At their casino hotel, the trip takes a nosedive. Javis kidnapper, Marco, wont negotiate, demanding to know the whereabouts of his missing nephew, Ike. Then Marco turns up dead - leaving Finlay and Vero as main suspects in his murder.To get out of Atlantic City in one piece, theyll need to stay on top of one jealous ex-husband, one hot cop, two precocious kids, and yet another decomposing body.All bets are off.This time, Finlay cant leave anything to chance. PRAISE FOR FINLAY DONOVAN I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a body for herJESSE Q. SUTANTO, author of Dial A for AuntiesFinlay Donovan is irresistible!JANET EVANOVICHSkilfully combines suspense and laughsNEW YORK TIMESFunny and smart, twisty and surprising - Finlay Donovan is a character to root forMEGAN MIRANDA

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing to datea brutally honest and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance and self-acceptance. A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, The House of Hidden Meanings is a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the road to global fame and changing the way the world thinks about drag. Central to RuPauls success has been his chameleonic adaptability. From drag icon to powerhouse producer of one of the worlds largest television franchises, RuPauls ever-shifting nature has always been part of his brand as both supermodel and super mogul. Yet that adaptability has made him enigmatic to the public. In this memoir, his most intimate and detailed book yet, RuPaul makes himself truly known. Stripping away all artifice, RuPaul recounts the story of his life with breath taking clarity and tenderness, bringing his signature wisdom and wit to his own biography. From his early years growing up as a queer Black kid in San Diego navigating complex relationships with his absent father and temperamental mother, to forging an identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, to finding enduring love with his husband Georges LeBar and self-acceptance in sobriety, RuPaul excavates his own biography, uncovering new truths and insights in his personal history. Here in RuPauls singular and extraordinary story is a manual for livinga personal philosophy that testifies to the value of chosen family, the importance of harnessing what makes you different, and the transformational power of facing yourself fearlessly. If were all born naked and the rest is drag, then this is RuPaul totally out of drag. This is RuPaul stripped bare.

Love Lyla Sage? Return to the haunted town of Sweetwater Peak with her brand-new small-town romance Free Falling. Available for pre-order now!Deeply sweet, charmingly funny, and the perfect amount of sexy - Tarah Dewitt, author of Savor ItShes the city girl who refuses to be saddled with a man. Hes the cowboy who wants her anyway.The last thing Ada Hart needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from her rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than ever before. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career.When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she cant seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that shell never see him again...except it turns out hes her new boss.Weston Ryder is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his familys ranch. He feels like he hit the jackpot. Too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him outside of work. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes cant stop thinking about her. Even though walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Adas walls are firmly in place.Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?Readers love Swift and Saddled. . . Perfection . . . EVERYTHING about this book was amazing I adored this!! A must read for anyone who loves a spicy cowboy romance with a grumpy meets sunshine trope Had me hooked from the very first chapter . . . filled with amazing chemistry and superbly spicy scenes Exceeded all my expectations. It was perfection! I love this story so so much Stunning and heartwarming Had me giggling and kicking my feet Soul Searching, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, October 2025.

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK****INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER****THE SUNDAY TIMES PICK OF THE MONTH****PRIMABOOK OF THE YEAR****WOMAN & HOMEBOOK OF THE YEAR****WOMAN & HOME BOOK OF THE MONTH****TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER**Edgy, thrilling, twisty - Iloved it! - LIANE MORIARTYA world-class whodunit - STEPHEN KINGDark comedy and darker thrills - ALEX MICHAELIDESSmart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining SHARI LAPENAAm I a murderer? You tell me . . .Lucy Chase cant remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered.Lucky her, youre probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love?But for Lucy, its become an issue.Because everyone thinks she did it.But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot.On the one hand, if shes a murderer, its probably better to know right? On the other, if she didnt do it, shell be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did.And either way, if youve already killed once, whats to stop you from doing it again?Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of MURDER IN THE FAMILY by Cara Hunter, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie.READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE!This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark, and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip.5-STAR Reader ReviewI just want everyone to read it. The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.5-STAR Reader ReviewEverything about this book is brilliant5-STAR Reader ReviewThis novel was the perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous.5-STAR Reader ReviewAn all-around perfect thriller! - 5-STAR Reader ReviewInstant New York Times bestseller, March 2024The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024Richard and Judy, September 2024Woman & Home Book of the Year, December 2024Prima Book of the Year, December 2024

« Il y a trois vérités : ma vérité, ta vérité, la vérité. » Côte dAzur - Printemps 2023Au large de Cannes, un yacht dérive entre les îles de Lérins. À son bord repose Oriana Di Pietro, éditrice it

Discover the runaway #1 international bestseller that has captured readers the world overand reminds us all why we remember the name Julius Caesar.Posteguillo shows just how thrilling a historical novel can be.El PaisEvery legend has a beginning . . .Rome, 77 B.C. The corrupt Senator Dolabella is about to go on trial for his crimes.But Dolabella owns the jury. Hes hired the best lawyers in the city. And hes very willing to use violence against those who oppose him. In all of Rome, no man dares accept the role of prosecutoruntil, against all odds, an unknown twenty-three-year-old steps out to lead the case, defend the people of the city, and defy the power of the ruling elite. That lawyers name is Gaius Julius Caesar.So begins Santiago Posteguillos acclaimed masterpiece of historical fictiona tale as epic as Caesars life itself. An irresistible page-turning novel of politics and betrayal, grand battles and impossible odds, shocking villainy and even greater acts of courage, I Am Rome brilliantly animates the moments that shaped this extraordinary young mans fateand in so doing, changed the course of history itself.

A god fighting his fate. A prince burdened with secrets. And a romance that could end in flames.Apollo is a deity almost.Half mortal and refusing to take his position as god of the sun, he spends his nights drowning out haunting memories and his days avoiding responsibilities.Until his father forces him into an ultimatum:Ascend immediately.Or spend the year mentoring under the obnoxious Prince Hyacinth.Forced together, Apollo and Hyacinth grapple with their mutual disdain for each other.But what starts as a kindling of irritation begins to burn into something new. A spark that, if it turns to flame, could incinerate everything theyve always protected.A reimagining of the Greek myth of Apollo and Prince Hyacinth, this NA, enemies-to-lovers fantasy series is a whirlwind journey full of romance, intrigue, and enthralling characters.

Do you want to improve your Academic writing skills? If so, youre in the right place. The IELTS Academic writing test is a bit tricky, but dont worryI am here to help! This book is made especially for you, to help you get ready for the IELTS Academic Writing exam. Whether youre a student hoping to study abroad or a professional aiming for international job opportunities, doing well in the writing part of the IELTS test is really important. Whats Inside This Book Lots of Different Questions: I cover all the different types of questions you might see in the IELTS Academic writing test. Practice, Practice, Practice: Youll have plenty of chances to practise writing questions that are similar to what youll see in the real exam. This will help you get used to how the test is set up and how hard the questions might be. Exercises to Help You Improve: Ive included lots of grammar and integrated writing exercises to help you to improve your writing skills. Tips: Youll be provided with plenty of actionable steps that will enhance your performance. This book is for people at different levels of English. Whether youre just starting to learn English or youre already pretty good, this book has something for you. It doesnt matter if youre new to studying for the IELTS test or if youve been practising for a whilethis book will help you get ready.

La vida d’en Miquel canvia del tot quan, amb tretze anys i durant els inicis de la Guerra Civil a Xàtiva, es queda orfe. L’arribada del seu misteriós oncle Cep, un exfrare que va escapar del convent

Un soir dautomne, un trentenaire russe est visité par des fantômes. Fantômes de sa jeunesse et de toutes les autres : celle et ceux qui crurent un temps que leur pays ne les rangeait plus dans la cat

« Depuis toujours nous aimons les dimanches.Depuis toujours nous aimons nous réveiller sans l’horrible sonnerie du matin qui fait chuter nos rêves et les ampute à vif.Depuis toujours nous aimons lant