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Author: Luca Di Fulvio Publisher: BASTEI LÜBBE ISBN: 3732501663 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 737
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New York, 1909: Fifteen-year-old Cetta arrives on a freighter with nothing but her infant son Natale: strikingly blond, dark-eyed, and precocious. They've fled the furthest reaches of southern Italy with the dream of a better life in America. But even in the "Land of the Free," the merciless laws of gangs rule the miserable, poverty-stricken, and crime-filled Lower East Side. Only those with enough strength and conviction survive. As young Natale grows up in the Roaring Twenties, he takes a page from his crippled mother's book and finds he possesses a certain charisma that enables him to charm the dangerous people around him ... Weaving Natale's unusual life and quest for his one true love against the gritty backdrop of New York's underbelly, Di Fulvio proves yet again that he is a master storyteller as he constructs enticing characters ravaged by circumstance, driven by dreams, and awakened by destiny. Haunting and luminous, this masterfully written blend of romance, crime, and historical fiction will thrill lovers of turn-of-the-century dramas like "Once Upon a Time in America" and "Gangs of New York." About the Author: Luca Di Fulvio as born in 1957 in Rome where he now works as an independent author. His versatile talent allows him to write riveting adult thrillers and cheerful children's stories (published under a pseudonym) with equal ease. One of his previous thrillers, "L'Impagliatore," was filmed in Italian under the title "Occhi di cristallo." Di Fulvio studied dramaturgy in Rome where he was mentored by Andrea Camilleri.
Author: Luca Di Fulvio Publisher: BASTEI LÜBBE ISBN: 3732501663 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 737
Book Description
New York, 1909: Fifteen-year-old Cetta arrives on a freighter with nothing but her infant son Natale: strikingly blond, dark-eyed, and precocious. They've fled the furthest reaches of southern Italy with the dream of a better life in America. But even in the "Land of the Free," the merciless laws of gangs rule the miserable, poverty-stricken, and crime-filled Lower East Side. Only those with enough strength and conviction survive. As young Natale grows up in the Roaring Twenties, he takes a page from his crippled mother's book and finds he possesses a certain charisma that enables him to charm the dangerous people around him ... Weaving Natale's unusual life and quest for his one true love against the gritty backdrop of New York's underbelly, Di Fulvio proves yet again that he is a master storyteller as he constructs enticing characters ravaged by circumstance, driven by dreams, and awakened by destiny. Haunting and luminous, this masterfully written blend of romance, crime, and historical fiction will thrill lovers of turn-of-the-century dramas like "Once Upon a Time in America" and "Gangs of New York." About the Author: Luca Di Fulvio as born in 1957 in Rome where he now works as an independent author. His versatile talent allows him to write riveting adult thrillers and cheerful children's stories (published under a pseudonym) with equal ease. One of his previous thrillers, "L'Impagliatore," was filmed in Italian under the title "Occhi di cristallo." Di Fulvio studied dramaturgy in Rome where he was mentored by Andrea Camilleri.
Author: Edoardo Albinati Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 0374717451 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1356
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A semiautobiographical coming-of-age story, framed by the harrowing 1975 Circeo massacre Edoardo Albinati’s The Catholic School, the winner of Italy’s most prestigious award, The Strega Prize, is a powerful investigation of the heart and soul of contemporary Italy. Three well-off young men—former students at Rome’s prestigious all-boys Catholic high school San Leone Magno—brutally tortured, raped, and murdered two young women in 1975. The event, which came to be known as the Circeo massacre, shocked and captivated the country, exposing the violence and dark underbelly of the upper middle class at a moment when the traditional structures of family and religion were seen as under threat. It is this environment, the halls of San Leone Magno in the late 1960s and the 1970s, that Edoardo Albinati takes as his subject. His experience at the school, reflections on his adolescence, and thoughts on the forces that produced contemporary Italy are painstakingly and thoughtfully rendered, producing a remarkable blend of memoir, coming-of-age novel, and true-crime story. Along with indelible portraits of his teachers and fellow classmates—the charming Arbus, the literature teacher Cosmos, and his only Fascist friend, Max—Albinati also gives us his nuanced reflections on the legacy of abuse, the Italian bourgeoisie, and the relationship between sex, violence, and masculinity.
Author: Barbara Haworth-Attard Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada ISBN: 9780439974059 Category : Cariboo (B.C. : Regional district) Languages : en Pages : 168
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Still reeling from the death of her mother, Harriet sets out on a dangerous journey -- disguised as a boy, since no "petticoats" are allowed on the trip -- determined to find her missing father in the gold fields of British Columbia's Cariboo. The journey itself is incredibly difficult, and Harriet still has to find her father before the winter snows close down the entire Williams Creek area. Will she be able to find him, or will her journey be for nothing?
Author: Sylvia Browne Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9780451208286 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 308
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Revealing how dreams influence such things as memory, health, and relationships, a guide to making positive changes by identifying dream messages also explains how to reconnect with departed loved ones through dreams.
Author: G. E. Von Grunebaum Publisher: University of California Press ISBN: 0520339266 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 472
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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.
Author: David Balicki Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0557281148 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 202
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From daring dreamers to successful kids, this is the amazing story of a group of boys who have not only become an inspiration to their families and friends, but to people all over the world. Be A Great Boy is a story of the power of belief, friendship and those who dare to dream. This inspirational story is the true history of a group of kids who were given a little hope, a little help and someone who believed in them.
Author: JB Malatji Publisher: Jacob B Malatji (Pty) Ltd ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 112
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Tom's mundane existence underwent a profound transformation when he discovered the extraordinary potential of his newfound ability. Dreams became the vivid canvas for his imagination, offering a realm where he could soar through the skies, converse with talking animals, and embark on incredible adventures. Unbeknownst to him, this revelation marked only the inception of a journey that would blur the lines between the waking world and the enchanting domain of dreams. As Tom delved deeper into the fantastical dreamscape, he encountered beings that defied the laws of nature. Majestic, winged lions left trails of sparkling stardust in their wake, while friendly sprites flitted between the branches of luminescent trees, their laughter echoing like wind chimes. In the Dreamer's Chamber, where dreams intertwined in a delicate dance, Tom sensed a disturbance. The ethereal Dream Keepers reflected concern, revealing a looming threat—The Dream Thief, a dark echo born from forgotten nightmares, harboured malevolent intentions to exploit children's dreams. On a crisp afternoon, bathed in golden sunlight streaming through the library's windows, Tom was drawn to an unexplored section. In a forgotten corner where time seemed to slow, he discovered a peculiar book—a tome unlike any other. Nestled between weathered spines and forgotten tales, the enigmatic Dreamer's Code awaited. The library, once a familiar haven, transformed into a portal to the unknown as Tom deciphered ancient symbols, embarking on a magical adventure where the ordinary converged with the extraordinary. Each page of the cryptic tome revealed not just symbols, but a narrative woven into the fabric of dreams—the forgotten prophecy. In the glow of a single candle, Tom read about a time when dreams held the power to shape reality. The prophecy spoke of a chosen Dreamer destined to traverse the Dream Realm and restore balance disrupted by encroaching darkness. As night fell, Tom found himself drawn back into the mystical embrace of "The Boy Called Dreamer." The prophecy's words resonated with the symbols he had deciphered, realizing that he was the chosen Dreamer fated to embark on a quest beyond the waking world. The weight of destiny settled on Tom's young shoulders, eliciting a mix of excitement and trepidation. The Dream Realm unfolded before Tom like a canvas painted with the hues of imagination—enchanted landscapes adorned with floating islands of cotton candy clouds and rivers sparkling with starlight wishes. Amidst this dreamscape, three radiant figures emerged—Lumara, Zephyr, and Whisper, the Dream Keepers. Lumara embodied the hopes within every dream, Zephyr symbolized the freedom of flight, and Whisper held the secrets lurking in dream shadows. Now, the once-enchanted Dream Realm faced imminent peril, and Tom, as the chosen Dreamer, bore the weight of preserving its existence amidst encroaching shadows.
Author: Sally MacKenzie Publisher: Zebra Books ISBN: 1420146769 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
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In USA Today bestselling author Sally MacKenzie’s intoxicatingly romantic series, the “fallen” ladies of Puddledon Manor’s Benevolent Home are restoring their reputations—and their future prospects—by operating their very own brewery and alehouse . . . As the founder of the Home, Jo, the widowed Lady Havenridge, is determined to be there for the women who need her. But when those same women conspire to accept an invitation on her behalf, she finds herself suddenly on the way to the Earl of Darrow’s home for the christening party of the son of her longtime friend and former partner, Pen, now the Countess of Darrow. Guests will include her other former partner, Caro—and Edward Russell, the new Duke of Grainger and the Home’s generous benefactor. While Jo is determined to resist her friends’ matchmaking ways, the duke’s handsome looks and charming words are enough to make the lovely widow a little reckless . . . Even after a year, the title of “duke” still sits strangely on Edward Russell’s shoulders. But the responsibilities of the title are his duty, no matter his less-than-positive opinion of the nobility. When Edward encounters Jo—capable, fun, and utterly irresistible--he’s delighted to find someone he truly connects with. A trick of fate has placed them on two different paths . . . but Edward is beginning to realize that perhaps he’s notthe kind of man who does the expected thing after all . . . Praise for The Merry Viscount “An emotionally satisfying holiday romance full of love and redemption.” —Kirkus Reviews STARRED review “A zany cast of characters . . . and humor as upstairs and downstairs celebrate Christmas together.” —Publishers Weekly
Author: Amy Billone Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317381912 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 200
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This book investigates the reappearance of the 19th-century dream-child from the Golden Age of Children's Literature, both in the Harry Potter series and in other works that have reached unprecedented levels of popular success today. Discussing Harry Potter as a reincarnation of Lewis Carroll's Alice and J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Billone goes on to examine the recent resurrection of Alice in Tim Burton's Alice, and of Peter Pan in Michael Jackson and in James Bond. Visiting trends that have emerged since the Harry Potter series ended, the book studies revisions of the dream-child in texts and films that have inspired mass fandom in the twenty-first century: Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, E.L. James's 50 Shades of Grey and Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games. The volume argues that the 21st-century desire to achieve dream-states in relationship to eternal youth results from the way that dreams provide a means of realizing the fantastic yet alarming possibility of escaping from time. This current identification with the dream-child stems from the threat of political unrest and economic and environmental collapse as well as from the simultaneous technophilia and technophobia of a culture immersed in the breathless revolution of the digital age. This book not only explores how the dream-child from the past has returned to reflect misgivings about imagined dystopian futures but also reveals how the rebirth of the dream-child opens up possibilities for new narratives where happy endings remain viable against all odds. It will appeal to scholars in a wide variety of fields including Childhood Studies, Children's/YA Literature, Cinema Studies, Cultural Studies, Cyberculture, Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Gothic Studies, New Media, and Popular Culture.
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