Author: Giuseppe Pontiggia
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307425088
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
When a breach birth leaves Paulo severely disabled, his father, the articulate, unsentimental Professor Frigerio, struggles to come to terms with his son’s condition. Face to face with his own limitations, Frigerio confronts the strange way society around him handles Paolo’s handicaps and observes his surprising gifts. In spare, deeply affecting episodes, the professor of language explores the nuanced boundaries between “normal” and “disabled” worlds. A remarkable memoir of fathering, winner of the 2001 Strega Prize, Italy’s most prestigious literary honor, Born Twice is noted Italian author Guiseppe Pontiggia’s American debut. Sometimes meditative, often humorous, and always probing, Pontiggia’s haunting characters linger and resound long after the book is done.
Born Twice
Author: Giuseppe Pontiggia
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307425088
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
When a breach birth leaves Paulo severely disabled, his father, the articulate, unsentimental Professor Frigerio, struggles to come to terms with his son’s condition. Face to face with his own limitations, Frigerio confronts the strange way society around him handles Paolo’s handicaps and observes his surprising gifts. In spare, deeply affecting episodes, the professor of language explores the nuanced boundaries between “normal” and “disabled” worlds. A remarkable memoir of fathering, winner of the 2001 Strega Prize, Italy’s most prestigious literary honor, Born Twice is noted Italian author Guiseppe Pontiggia’s American debut. Sometimes meditative, often humorous, and always probing, Pontiggia’s haunting characters linger and resound long after the book is done.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307425088
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
When a breach birth leaves Paulo severely disabled, his father, the articulate, unsentimental Professor Frigerio, struggles to come to terms with his son’s condition. Face to face with his own limitations, Frigerio confronts the strange way society around him handles Paolo’s handicaps and observes his surprising gifts. In spare, deeply affecting episodes, the professor of language explores the nuanced boundaries between “normal” and “disabled” worlds. A remarkable memoir of fathering, winner of the 2001 Strega Prize, Italy’s most prestigious literary honor, Born Twice is noted Italian author Guiseppe Pontiggia’s American debut. Sometimes meditative, often humorous, and always probing, Pontiggia’s haunting characters linger and resound long after the book is done.
Animales enamorados libro para colorear 1
Author: Nick Snels
Publisher: ColoringArtist.com
ISBN: 1983596574
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : es
Pages : 83
Book Description
Cuando compras este libro obtienes una versión electrónica (archivo en PDF) del interior del libro. El libro para colorear perfecto para cualquier niño al que le gustan los animales. 40 páginas para colorear llenas de animales enamorados. El arte es como un arco iris, infinito y de colores brillantes. ¡Alimenta la mente creativa de tu hijo y diviértete! Cada imagen se imprime en su propia página de 8,5 x 11 pulgadas, así que no hay que preocuparse por las manchas.
Publisher: ColoringArtist.com
ISBN: 1983596574
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : es
Pages : 83
Book Description
Cuando compras este libro obtienes una versión electrónica (archivo en PDF) del interior del libro. El libro para colorear perfecto para cualquier niño al que le gustan los animales. 40 páginas para colorear llenas de animales enamorados. El arte es como un arco iris, infinito y de colores brillantes. ¡Alimenta la mente creativa de tu hijo y diviértete! Cada imagen se imprime en su propia página de 8,5 x 11 pulgadas, así que no hay que preocuparse por las manchas.
Terrible Tales
My Friend Ché
Author: Ricardo Rojo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guerrillas
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
An Argentine lawyer, friend of the late Guevara, writes of his involvement in Latin American revolutions.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guerrillas
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
An Argentine lawyer, friend of the late Guevara, writes of his involvement in Latin American revolutions.
Romanticism Against the Tide of Modernity
Author: Michael Löwy
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822327943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
DIVA translation from the French of Michael Lowy and Robert Sayre’s attempt to unify discussion of the diverse manifestations of of Romanicism./div
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822327943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
DIVA translation from the French of Michael Lowy and Robert Sayre’s attempt to unify discussion of the diverse manifestations of of Romanicism./div
Socialism and Man
Author: Che Guevara
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communism
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communism
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Rebellion of the Hanged
Author: B. Traven
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374722595
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
The Rebellion of the Hanged is the fifth book in legendary author B. Traven’s multi-volume retelling of the Mexican Revolution. Originally published in 1936, Traven captures the struggle for freedom of the enslaved Indians against labor agents in this thrilling, action-packed account. "The Jungle Novels constitute one of the richest portraits of revolution in all literature."- University Review
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374722595
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
The Rebellion of the Hanged is the fifth book in legendary author B. Traven’s multi-volume retelling of the Mexican Revolution. Originally published in 1936, Traven captures the struggle for freedom of the enslaved Indians against labor agents in this thrilling, action-packed account. "The Jungle Novels constitute one of the richest portraits of revolution in all literature."- University Review
Cuadros de Costumbres
Author: Fernán Caballero
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781018259673
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781018259673
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Libro de colorear para niños - Amor propio - Animales
Author: Kade Maidana
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 112
Book Description
IMPRESIÓN DE ALTA RESOLUCIÓN
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 112
Book Description
IMPRESIÓN DE ALTA RESOLUCIÓN
Courtship Customs in Postwar Spain
Author: Carmen Martín Gaite
Publisher: Bucknell University Press
ISBN: 9780838755747
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
She calls attention to the hypocrisy of the system, to the image versus the reality, and to how certain watchwords like "rationing" and "restriction" went beyond their economic applications to touch on personal behavior and attitudes." "Themes she touches on in the nine chapters (and epilogue) include proper dress and behavior for women; a young woman's limited future; the influence of the Falange (Fascist) party on society and on individual behaviour; the "rebel" girl; family life; sex; cinema and the Spaniard; and courtship and the stages of relationship."
Publisher: Bucknell University Press
ISBN: 9780838755747
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
She calls attention to the hypocrisy of the system, to the image versus the reality, and to how certain watchwords like "rationing" and "restriction" went beyond their economic applications to touch on personal behavior and attitudes." "Themes she touches on in the nine chapters (and epilogue) include proper dress and behavior for women; a young woman's limited future; the influence of the Falange (Fascist) party on society and on individual behaviour; the "rebel" girl; family life; sex; cinema and the Spaniard; and courtship and the stages of relationship."