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As a Mere Breath: Short Stories by Markus McDowell is a compelling and thought-provoking collection that delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience, resilience, and redemption. Nine evocative tales offer a unique lens on life’s challenges and triumphs. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 39:5, which reflects on the fleeting nature of existence, the book opens with the haunting “Fishhooks,” a metaphorical exploration of being ensnared by life’s burdens, followed by stories like “You Made Your Bed…,” a poignant look at neglect and self-discovery, • “Train Wreck,” a ...

CONTRA SANDINO EN LA MONTAÑA, libro de cuentos de Manolo Cuadra, realiza hoy el pensamiento original de la revista Nuevos Horizontes de convertirse en Empresa Editorial de libros nacionales. De entre los que han llegado al papel las incidencias de la última guerra nicaragüense, acaso ninguno es tan calificado como Manolo Cuadra, el inquieto escritor que militó en las filas del Ejército, en la dramática lucha de seis años que éste sostuvo contra Sandino y sus hombres. Él supo de la emboscada en la jungla bravía y húmeda; pudo apreciar los métodos de uno y otro combatiente, ...

Delfín, un joven nacido en la ciudad de Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, en una familia humilde, se ve inmerso en la compleja realidad de una sociedad colonial a finales del siglo XIX, donde las desigualdades sociales son pronunciadas y las oportunidades de progreso se encuentran vedadas para la mayoría. En este contexto, la brecha entre ricos y pobres es abismal. A medida que Delfín crece, comienza a desarrollar una conciencia anarquista, una perspectiva que cuestiona las estructuras de poder y busca la igualdad y la justicia social. Este despertar ideológico lo impulsa a tomar decisiones ...

A pilot and veteran reflects on a surprise gift with profound implications for the meaning of his life, his career, and the ghostly memories of his past combat experiences.

La Sima transcurre en la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en los días siguientes a la Guerra Civil Española donde un joven maestro de escuela, que es afiliado al sindicato anarquista CNT, es secuestrado y torturado por las Brigadas del Amanecer. Después, junto a un grupo simpatizantes de izquierdas, es llevado hacia la Sima de Jinámar para ser ejecutado, pero justamente antes, se tira a la Sima llevándose consigo a uno de sus verdugos. Tiene la inmensa suerte de no morir y que un pastor de la zona, Demetrio, observa toda la secuencia y al día siguiente vuelve y comprueba que está...

“…If history was made by the victims / it would be / a time made by minutes / of incessant and springing up ants / yet one by an intent to be…” so the great poet Alfonso Gatto wrote. History is made by so many little men and gestures. In “The Doge of Venice and other stories” they are gathered some little gestures that have changed the course of the history, extraordinary stories seen in their humanity. So, besides the great characters as a not specified Doge, the philosopher Blosso, Annibale Barca, Paolo Diacono, Muzio Scevola, Grajano d'Asti (the only Italian to fight the “...

In this six-part mini-series, the dramatic reign of Henry VIII is seen through the eyes of Eleanor, a devoted lady-in-waiting who served all six of his wives. Eleanor's unique perspective provides an intimate look at the personal struggles of the queens, the intrigues of the Tudor court, and the growth of Henry's children. From Catherine of Aragon's steadfast faith to Anne Boleyn's controversial rise and fall, Jane Seymour's brief triumph, Anne of Cleves' unexpected resilience, Katherine Howard's tragic naivety, and Catherine Parr's wise guidance. Through her eyes, readers gain insight into...

Jack is 41, looking back on his childhood, specifically one beautiful summer's day in northern San Diego. This late summer's day in the 1980s, Jack meets Trevor at a poolside get-together, and Trevor will take little Jack "under his wing." Come travel down memory lane with Jack as he remembers a more innocent time.

Historical Women’s Fiction with forbidden love, enduring friendships, and second chances during an era of dramatic change in the American colonies. It's 1722 when Willow Witherspoon, a young Quaker widow, finds herself irresistibly drawn into a shocking illicit romance, which sweeps her away on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Ill-prepared for society's expectations, she wends her way through tumultuous times, discovering a resilience she didn't know she possessed. Newfound friends and surprising adventures emerge to help her navigate this New World that lies not only around her ...

“The words slid off his tongue in a dazzle of pleasure which only heightened when he spoke of the Queen.” —from ”The Twin Knots” Wendy Walker retells eight of The Lais of Marie de France, a proto-feminist poem cycle written in England in the 12th century. Her style is as refined as Arthurian romance, yet as iconoclastic as Marie’s knights, whose adventures mainly serve to help ladies find lovers. Walker amplifies Marie’s progressive views, while adding a touch of the postmodern, such as structuring the first story, “The Passing of Graelent,” after a tapestry in the Cluny ...

Short story about who is witness to the different humans and pre-humans (hominins) that have different experiences in a limestone cave through time, and who leave their marks upon its wall. shorty story 50 pages printed in 5"x8" size easy read teen and adult level great as a gift

Nueva edición ampliada Bajo la forma de dos atrapantes relatos, con dos fondos y en dos estilos, pero fundamentados en la historia y en la tradición, Abel Carvajal nos transporta con la imaginación a dos épocas que cambiaron la humanidad: El nacimiento y la infancia de Jesús de Nazaret, así como un evento durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Un breve libro para leer de una sentada, pero no para cualquier lector, porque exige concentración... y no lo podrá soltar. Advertencia: Si usted es un lector que prefiere un estilo literario conservador o narrativas más convencionales, este ...

Christmas has come to Marquess House and, with it, an unexpected mystery for Perdita and Piper to solve. Will they be able to help devoted sisters from the past find each other again? The Convent of Llyn Cel Island, 1486 Mother Superior, Sister Non, returns from a family wedding to discover the bones of a saint have been revealed during a storm. As her ecclesiastical superiors make plans for a Holy Shrine to be erected, Sister Non knows she must stop them before her bitter secret is revealed. Present Day, Marquess House, Pembrokeshire Perdita and Piper Rivers are spending their first ...

Journey through the sinister corridors of history with these chilling tales of horror and survival. From the freezing desolation of Barbarossa to the war-torn memories of a young Georgian expat in Vienna, and from post-apocalyptic nightmares to the forest witches in the Ardennes feasting on the souls of Belgian soldiers, each story unravels a dark narrative of human endurance and fear. Encounter monstrous moral dilemmas, vengeful spirits, and eerie confrontations in this anthology where the past's shadows collide with horror's depths. Prepare for a gripping blend of history and the macabre ...

An enchanting journey through realms where celestial beauty and immense power converge. Witness the awe-inspiring grace of the Culebre, a hermaphroditic dragon god, whose divine origins and radiant presence captivate all who behold it. Delve into a world where the harmonious balance of masculine and feminine energies is embodied by the paradoxical beauty of the Culebre, a shapeshifter of extraordinary prowess. Explore the intricate tapestry that weaves the celestial and earthly realms together through the eyes of this enigmatic being. Follow the Culebre on its nomadic wanderings across ...

Christmas, 1921 Two lonely people in a cold rooming house. It's a good thing for them that their landlady has Christmas magic at her fingertips. Del Peale and Josephine Withers both have loved and lost. It's why neither has acted on their mutual attraction. That changes when a newborn is abandoned on the front steps .A cold house forces Del to face the home he once shared with his wife and son. Will it be enough to let them believe that love is still possibility? Will strange twists and the abandoned baby lead to a Christmas wedding? Perhaps their landlady will need to step in with a ...

भारतावर अनेक परकीय आक्रमकांनी सत्ता गाजवली. कपटी औरंगजेब व धूर्त इंग्रजांनी ह्या देशातील रयतेचे अतोनात हाल केले.

In Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is destroyed by the vicious gossip that surrounds her. But what if Lily had learned to wield words like weapons and defend herself against those who sought to sabotage her? What if she had found a way to survive the cruel machinations of the upper class and carve out a place for herself in a world that demanded her downfall? In this short story retelling of Wharton's classic story, we see Lily Bart fight back against the forces that seek to destroy her, discovering resilience and ...

A novella exploring the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this addictive story offers a mix of comedy, conspiracy and Chicagoans that provides listeners a fresh perspective on a long-held belief. “I love history! And, being a former Girl Scout who sang the camp song about ‘Old Lady O’Leary’ as a little girl, I wondered often if the story was made up or real,” the artistpreneur confesses.

In Victorian London, Margaret Brink, in search of a better life, arrives by train from the countryside. While at the outset she gains employment, after some misfortune, she soon falls by the wayside. Told in the form of a letter, an inquiry from a relative of Margaret's is answered by a minister who did what he could for her. The Troubles of Margaret Brink is a short, but evocative tale from Award Winning author, Robert E. Kearns