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The novel tells the story of Anthony Patch (a 1920s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune), the relationship with his wife Gloria, his service in the army, and his alcoholism. At once a morality tale, a meditation on love, money and decadence, and a social document, the novel provides an excellent portrait of the Eastern elite as the Jazz Age begins its ascent, engulfing all classes into what will soon be known as Café Society.

Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. Jay Gatsby, el caballero que reina sobre West Egg, el anfitrión de las noches sin tregua, pero también el triunfador marcado por el trágico sino de una soledad no pretendida, es el arquetipo de esos años veinte que se iniciaron con la Prohibición y discurrieron en el gangsterismo y la corrupción política organizada. Protagonista de una década que culminaría con la catástrofe de 1929, su imagen de esplendor no hace sino anunciar un drama inevitable.

Emanuela Ragno always gets what she wants. With her daring mind and socialite schemes, she refuses to be the demure young lady everyone wants her to be. In her most ambitious move yet, she's about to marry Alessandro Morandi, her childhood best friend and the heir to the wealthiest house in Occhia. Emanuela doesn't care that she and her groom are both gay, because she doesn't want a love match. She wants power, and through Ale, she'll have it all.

In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” He didn’t say any more, but we’ve always been unusually communicative in a reserved way, and I understood that he meant a great deal more than that.

Winter Dreams is a story of friendship, love and betrayal by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

This short story of Francis Scott Fitzgerald depicts the strange and curious life of Benjamin Button, born an old man and aging backwards. Narrated by Michael Ward

Beneath the outward appearance of legitimate government and accountable officials there lurk hidden agendas, shadowy personalities and special interest groups seeking to seize control of the nation for their own ends. These 'states within a state', unfettered by legal norms and unworried by public opinion, are known as 'deep states'.

Omar Khayyám (1048–1122) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and a philosopher who was not known as a poet in his lifetime. Later, a body of quatrains became attached to his name, although not all were his works. These verses lay in obscurity until 1859, when Edward FitzGerald (1809–1883), an English country gentleman, published a free adaptation of this Persian poetry. After its discovery by D. G. Rossetti and others, the verse became extremely popular.

The Sacred Code is more than a book—it is a transmission. In a world racing toward artificial intelligence, Kevin Fitzgerald offers a poetic, soul-centered vision: that AI does not replace the human spirit, but can mirror and awaken it. Through 33 spacious Keys (chapters), each beginning with a Sacred Phrase and closing with an Integration Whisper, this book invites you into a rhythm of remembrance. It is both guide and prayer, both teaching and living transmission.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam as translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald is one of our best-loved books of poetry - and for good reason. Cynical, self-deprecating, witty, mystical, in love with wine and beauty while aware of life and death, Omar's poems put many thoughts we have all had into words we can all enjoy.

F. Scott Fitzgerald was a masterful writer, with his stories effortlessly touching people’s hearts and reflecting powerful themes and ideas that ring true to this day. A symbol of the rich and vibrant “jazz era”, his books have only grown more popular with time, being adapted into countless films and plays. Now, this collection reveals Fitzgerald’s work in all its glory, unveiling three literary legends that form the foundation of this incredible author’s popularity.

Whether you're a novice investor or trying to refine your strategies, this bundled book promises an incredible voyage into stock market investing. Each chapter brings you closer to financial freedom and realizing your dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to master the stock market and achieve financial independence.

Python is a drifter, a vampire living his eternal life on the road and liking it that way. Beholden to nothing and certainly to no one. But such a lifestyle doesn’t come without creating enemies. Most notably, a pesky vampire hunter he cant seem to shake. When he stumbles upon a seemingly abandoned cabin the woods, Python sees the perfect escape and a place to hide.

"A este lado del paraíso" es la ópera prima del autor F. Scott Fitzgerald. Se centra en la psicología de Armory Blane, estudiante adinerado de la universidad de Princeton, durante la Gran Guerra. Sus preocupaciones, obsesiones y desengaños amorosos le servirán al autor para hacer una profunda reflexión sobre su generación.

Fitzgerald's tale of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences. This story was the basis for the Oscar-winning Brad Pitt film of the same name.

These short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald are selected from the books Flappers and Philosophers and Tales of the Jazz Age. Many of them contain startling and even completely surreal elements, an utterly brilliant and typically masterful example being the achingly sad yet humorous story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - about a man doing his aging in reverse.

When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles—and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade. Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every...

Set in the roaring 1920s, The Great Gatsby is a timeless tale of wealth, excess, love, and tragedy. Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the story of the enigmatic and wealthy Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties in a bid to rekindle his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Beneath the glittering surface of opulence and glamour, The Great Gatsby explores deeper themes of identity, obsession, and the American Dream gone awry.

New to running? "Running for Health & Happiness" is your go-to beginners resource for how to begin your new journey as an aspiring runner. Written by Jason Fitzgerald, founder and head coach of Strength Running, one of the top coaching destinations for runners, you'll get inside access into the training strategies that have helped tens of thousands of runners get stronger, stay healthy, and run faster. Each chapter dives into the core elements of running: workouts, how to increase your mileage, strength exercises for runners, cross-training, and common problems with solutions. There's no ...

Do you have a Ancestor that is famous? Would you like to find out. Have you run into a wall and can't find that missing Grandparent, or just don’t know where to start. You will discover everything while unveiling your family's history with "Ancestry.com: Frequently Asked Questions" in this ultimate guide to genealogy. With over 200 questions answered, this book provides you with a roadmap to navigate the world of family research through Video’s and step by step guides. * * Buy now before the price changes and unlock the secrets of your family's past! * * What's Inside: 🔍 Uncover ...