Mostrando títulos en Memorias, Diarios y Correspondencia

Au début des années 1990, Maurice "Mom" Boucher et ses camarades des Hells Angels de Montréal, réputés être les motards les plus impitoyables et les plus vicieux du monde, ont maîtrisé tous les arrivants, à l'exception des membres coriaces des Rock Machine. Fondée par Salvatore Cazzetta, un ex-ami de Boucher, la Rock Machine avait bien l'intention de tenir tête aux Hells Angels. Sept années de conflit sanglant, qui ont fait plus de 160 morts et d'innombrables blessés, en ont été le résultat. Largement en infériorité numérique, la Rock Machine a fait appel au Bandidos ...

طالبة منهم مساعدتها في تأمين بعض الكتب الكلاسيكية التي لا تجدها في نيويورك. على مدى 20 عام تتوالى الرسائل المتبادلة بينها وبين العاملين في المتجر، وخاصة فرانك...

The eighth book in the Bilbury series by Vernon Coleman. Another collection of memories from a young doctor practising in the village of Bilbury in Devon, England. The books in this series stand alone (i.e. they don't have to be read in order of publication) "I hope readers enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it." - Vernon Coleman There are now nine books in the series

This collection includes all surviving letters of Jane Austen. This is a chance for all her biggest admires to have a look inside the mind of the witty genius. Most of Austen's letters are addressed to her sister Cassandra, but there are also letters to her brothers, friends, and to her nieces and nephews, as well as publishers. The trained ear will recognize almost instantly the prose-voice of the great author.

To expose a madman, she’ll need to brave the darkness… Jagger Hames is a bodyguard in high demand. He can pick and choose which of society's elite to protect. But when an old friend requests his help with his daughter's twisted secret admirer, Jagger can't say no. Even though spoiled rich girls aren't his shot of whiskey, Jagger will do anything for the man that pulled him off the streets and gave him a second chance. Amelia hates Jagger on sight. The delicious biceps, sexy tattoos, and wicked grin are eclipsed by the enormous chip on the man's bronzed shoulder. But when a monstrous ...

Funny, poignant and reflective, The Weight of a Cherry Blossom is a fable of rootlessness and belonging in the modern world. It is equal parts a story of urban loneliness and self-discovery and of the healing powers of kinship and love. Revisiting the awkwardness of adolescence and the chaos of growing up, it looks the foibles of adulthood irreverently in the eye.

يعدُّ هذا الكتاب أول وأوسع كشف بالعربية عن الحياة الشخصية لأحد أعظم وأعمق من كتب الرواية (فيودور دوستويفسكي). حيث يحتوي على أكثر من 250 رسالة تتناول جميع مراحل حياة...

The Young Country Doctor Book 14 (Bilbury Days) is the 14th book in the series of Vernon Coleman's books about a country GP working in the English village of Bilbury in North Devon. The book describes the adventures of the local doctor and centres around his home, his wife Patsy, his animals and his friends Thumper Robinson, Patchy Fogg, Frank and Gilly who run the local pub (The Duck and Puddle) and Peter Marshall who runs the local shop. There are, as always, alarms, adventures and strange encounters. You do not have to have read the previous 13 books in the series to enjoy Bilbury Days.

Embark on a literary journey with "Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii," a fascinating collection of writings that reveal a lesser-known side of the iconic author. In this audiobook, you'll discover Twain's firsthand accounts and observations as he explores the enchanting landscapes and cultures of Hawaii during his travels. Through his witty and insightful letters, Twain provides a unique perspective on the Hawaiian islands, blending humor, adventure, and keen observations.

Escucha la prosa de un poeta. Escucha las palabras que Federico García Lorca escribió. Es un libro de viajes. Su único libro en prosa, pero empapado hasta la médula de su inspiración y su visión poéticas. Impresiones y Paisajes pasó desapercibido y es, de hecho, el libro menos conocido de su obra. No por ello menos importante. Ahora cobra valor como el punto de partida de la obra de Federico García Lorca, su debut literario y el germen del gran poeta que fue.

The remarkable story of Margaret Paston, whose letters form the most extensive collection of personal writings by a medieval English woman.

This classic, bestselling analysis of the EU - first published in 2008 but still remarkably relevant - has now been re-edited.. Described as: 'The most powerful and revealing book about the EU ever published.' The paperback now available is a digital printing.

Sunday Times bestselling author Vernon Coleman travels through England, from Sidmouth in the south, to Buxton in the north. In this offbeat travel book with a difference the author is looking for evidence that England and the English are still alive, kicking and eccentric. He travels to Taunton, Wells, Lacock, Cheltenham, Hereford, Stratford upon Avon, Bakewell and Buxton. He visits Stroud, Gloucester and Eyam and meets some extraordinary characters. On the way he investigates cheese rolling and shin kicking and discovers the difference between a city and a town. He reveals the surprising ...

Nonfiction / Memoirs on home, family, memories, personal identity, motherhood, migration, Covid-19 and the crisis of humanity, human relationships. The personal stories, essays and memoirs are compelling enough to grab the book. There is an assortment of really esteemed and widely published authors in the collection. A must read with captivating contents compiled from world renowned authors.

India’s biggest sports stars share their secrets for finding greatness From Anju Bobby George’s unexpected gold medal at the World Athletics Final in Monaco to Abhinav Bindra’s Olympic gold in Beijing, India’s sportspersons have constantly proved that they stand shoulder to shoulder with...

Auster parte de la llegada de las primeras señales de la vejez para evocar episodios de su vida: el despertar del deseo sexual, los lazos del matrimonio, un accidente de coche, la muerte de su madre o las 21 casas en las que ha vivido.

Street-smart, wickedly funny, piercingly perceptive, and eloquent enough to win a Pulitzer Prize, Mike Royko continues to have legions of devoted fans who still wonder "what Royko would have said" about some outrageous piece of news. One thing he hardly ever wrote or talked about, though, was his private life, especially the time he shared with his first wife, Carol. She was the love of his life, and her premature death at the age of 44 shook him to his soul.

Who Will Tell My Story? presents an ordinary existence interrupted by unfathomably seismic and unjust events. On the ground during the first months of the assault on Gaza following the events of 7 October, the author of this diary - first published in The Guardian - maps out the physical and psychological terrain of a life under siege.

On croit connaître Louise Michel : c'est la "Vierge rouge" de la Commune, c'est la révolutionnaire, c'est la pasionaria de la Commune et de la Troisième République.

This was the American Civil War for many who lived it, overwhelming and ultimately tragic, viewed through the eyes of a courageous youth and an unforgettable young woman.