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Author: Alexander Lange Kielland Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 3387319797 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 202
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Author: Alexander Lange Kielland Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 3387319797 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 202
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Author: Elizabeth Mann Publisher: Mikaya Press ISBN: 1931414459 Category : New York (N.Y.) Languages : en Pages : 25
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Presents a brief history of the Statue of Liberty and describes how France gave the statue to New York City to commemorate the realtionship between the two countries, the creation and erection of the statue, and how its meaning has changed.
Author: Maksim Gorky Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 123
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Immerse yourself in the vivid landscapes and rich tapestry of human experience with "Tales of Two Countries" by Maksim Gorky, a collection of stories that traverse the breadth of the human condition with depth, insight, and compassion. In this masterful anthology, Gorky invites readers to explore the complexities of life in two distinct countries, offering poignant reflections on love, loss, struggle, and triumph. Join Maksim Gorky as he transports readers to the heart of Russia and beyond, capturing the essence of the human spirit in all its complexity. From the bustling streets of Moscow to the vast expanses of the countryside, Gorky's prose paints a vivid portrait of a nation in flux, where tradition and modernity collide, and dreams collide with harsh realities. Through his compelling storytelling and rich characterizations, Gorky delves into the lives of ordinary people grappling with extraordinary circumstances. From the plight of the working class to the struggles of the disenfranchised, "Tales of Two Countries" shines a light on the universal themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Since its publication, "Tales of Two Countries" has captivated readers with its timeless tales of love, longing, and redemption. Gorky's ability to capture the complexities of human emotion and the nuances of social change make this anthology a cherished classic that continues to resonate with readers around the world. As you journey through the pages of "Tales of Two Countries," you'll be transported to distant lands and unfamiliar cultures, yet find echoes of your own experiences in the struggles and triumphs of Gorky's characters. Whether you're a seasoned reader of Russian literature or discovering Gorky's work for the first time, this collection offers a poignant and immersive exploration of the human condition. In conclusion, "Tales of Two Countries" is more than just a collection of stories—it's a window into the soul of a nation and a testament to the power of storytelling to transcend borders and connect us all. Whether you're drawn to tales of love, loss, or the resilience of the human spirit, this anthology offers something for every reader to savor and cherish. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Tales of Two Countries." Order your copy today and embark on a literary journey that will transport you to distant lands and leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind.
Author: Alan Deutschman Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0767914600 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 242
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When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky house guest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens wandered freely through town. But the antics really began when new-money invaders began pushing out Sonoma’s poets and painters to make way for luxury resorts and trophy houses that seemed a parody of opulence. A Tale of Two Valleys captures these stranger-than-fiction locales with the wit of a Tom Wolfe novel and uncorks the hilarious absurdities of life among the wine world’s glitterati. Deutschman found that on the weekends the wine country was like a bunch of gracious hosts smiling upon their guests, but during the week the families feuded with each other and their neighbors like the Hatfields and McCoys. Napa was a comically exclusive club where the super-rich fought desperately to get in. Sonoma’s colorful free spirits and iconoclasts were wary of their bohemia becoming the next playground for the rapacious elite. So, led by a former taxicab driver and wine-grape picker, a cheese merchant, and an artist who lived in a barn surrounded by wild peacocks, they formed a populist revolt to seize power and repel the rich invaders. Deutschman’s cast of characters brims with eccentrics, egomaniacs, and a mysterious man in black who crashed the elegant Napa Valley Wine Auction before proceeding to pay a half-million dollars for a single bottle. What develops is nothing less than a battle for the good life, a clash between old and new, the struggle for the soul of one of America’s last bits of paradise. A dishy glimpse behind the scenes of a West Coast wonderland, A Tale of Two Valleys makes for intoxicating reading.
Author: Kuldip Nayar Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited ISBN: 8194566193 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 128
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In Tales of Two Cities, two eminent journalists - Kuldip Nayar and Asif Noorani - give their personal accounts of the Partition of India, the killings and massive migrations which it provoked and their subsequent impact on Indo-Pakistan relations. As a young law graduate, Kuldip Nayar witnessed at first hand the collapse of trust between communities in Sialkot and was forced to migrate with his family to Delhi across the blood-stained plains of Punjab. He vividly describes his own perilous journey and his first job as a young journalist in an Urdu newspaper reporting on Gandhi's assassination. Asif Noorani, while still a schoolboy in Bombay, set off with his family by steamer across the Arabian Sea for the promised land of Pakistan, ultimately settling in Karachi. He gives his own compelling account of the difficulties faced by the new arrivals and the slow emergence of today's megacity with its dominant Mohajir culture. Both authors write with authority about their ancestral homes and their adopted cities, which have played so large a role in bilateral relations. This is a book about a trauma which transformed the subcontinent and still exerts a powerful influence today. These are personal narratives bringing to life a lost world of harmonious relations which each author in his own way is still to recreate.
Author: Abraham Pais Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 1400864496 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 552
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"People like myself, who truly feel at home in several countries, are not strictly at home anywhere," writes Abraham Pais, one of the world's leading theoretical physicists, near the beginning of this engrossing chronicle of his life on two continents. The author of an immensely popular biography of Einstein, Subtle Is the Lord, Pais writes engagingly for a general audience. His "tale" describes his period of hiding in Nazi-occupied Holland (he ended the war in a Gestapo prison) and his life in America, particularly at the newly organized Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, then directed by the brilliant and controversial physicist Robert Oppenheimer. Pais tells fascinating stories about Oppenheimer, Einstein, Bohr, Sakharov, Dirac, Heisenberg, and von Neumann, as well as about nonscientists like Chaim Weizmann, George Kennan, Erwin Panofsky, and Pablo Casals. His enthusiasm about science and life in general pervades a book that is partly a memoir, partly a travel commentary, and partly a history of science. Pais's charming recollections of his years as a university student become somber with the German invasion of the Netherlands in 1940. He was presented with an unusual deadline for his graduate work: a German decree that July 14, 1941, would be the final date on which Dutch Jews could be granted a doctoral degree. Pais received the degree, only to be forced into hiding from the Nazis in 1943, practically next door to Anne Frank. After the war, he went to the Institute of Theoretical Physics in Copenhagen to work with Niels Bohr. 1946 began his years at the Institute for Advanced Study, where he worked first as a Fellow and then as a Professor until his move to Rockefeller University in 1963. Combining his understanding of disparate social and political worlds, Pais comments just as insightfully on Oppenheimer's ordeals during the McCarthy era as he does on his own and his European colleagues' struggles during World War II. Originally published in 1997. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author: John Freeman Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0143131036 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 354
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Thirty-six major contemporary writers examine life in a deeply divided America—including Anthony Doerr, Ann Patchett, Roxane Gay, Rebecca Solnit, Hector Tobar, Joyce Carol Oates, Edwidge Danticat, Richard Russo, Eula Bliss, Karen Russell, and many more America is broken. You don’t need a fistful of statistics to know this. Visit any city, and evidence of our shattered social compact will present itself. From Appalachia to the Rust Belt and down to rural Texas, the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest stretches to unimaginable chasms. Whether the cause of this inequality is systemic injustice, the entrenchment of racism in our culture, the long war on drugs, or immigration policies, it endangers not only the American Dream but our very lives. In Tales of Two Americas, some of the literary world’s most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. Their extraordinarily powerful stories, essays, and poems demonstrate how boundaries break down when experiences are shared, and that in sharing our stories we can help to alleviate a suffering that touches so many people.
Author: Alexander Lange Kielland
Author: Alexander Lange Kielland
Author: Maxim Gorky
Author: Elizabeth Mann
Author: Maksim Gorky
Author: Alexander Kielland
Author: Maksim Gorky
Author: Alan Deutschman
Author: Kuldip Nayar
Author: Abraham Pais
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