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Get the Summary of David Sedaris's A Carnival of Snackery in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Carnival of Snackery" by David Sedaris is a compilation of diary entries that provide a window into the author's life, filled with humor, cultural observations, and personal reflections. Sedaris recounts dining with friends in London, witnessing a racial exchange on a bus, and experiencing anti-war sentiments in Paris....
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Der Autor Adax Dörsam ist Profigitarrist und seit Jahren auf den Weltmeeren unterwegs.
Auf der MS Artania erlebte er vom Fr, 13. März bis zur Evakuierung am So, 29. März eine ungeahnte Odyssee ...
"Mann o Mann – Du hast ein Stück Zeitgeschichte nicht nur überlebt, Du hast es unbeschadet überstanden. Keiner von uns hätte das vor 3 Wochen geahnt. Für Künstler, Musiker, Schauspieler und Autoren eine knallharte Zeit!
Liebe Grüße und bleib...
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Viajes por Filipinas es un libro de Juan Álvarez Guerra escrito en 1871 por encargo del gobernador general de Filipinas, Rafael Izquierdo. Esta obra contiene datos relevantes de carácter etnográfico, geográfico, histórico y político.
Juan Álvarez Guerra escribió tres libros de viajes sobre las islas. El primero lo tituló Un viaje por Oriente. De Manila a Marianas, publicado en Madrid en 1872 y reeditado en 1883 y 1887. Lo dedicó al general...
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Las críticas que aparecen en Postcapital. Crítica del futuro, fueron publicadas por Iván de la Nuez durante unos seis años y recorren el tránsito entre el siglo XX y el siglo XXI. Aparecidas en el suplemento libros de El Periódico de Catalunya, interrogan las diferentes alternativas del pensamiento contemporáneo y se desplazan desde el impacto causado por el derribo del muro de Berlín hasta el cambio suscitado por el atentado a las Torres...
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This illustrated journal helps modern witches master the magic of self-love-featuring spells, charms, incantations, and more!
The modern witch is empowered and determined, and she defies expectations at every turn. But even the most all-powerful sorceress sometimes needs a quiet moment to reflect, recharge, and maybe cast an enchantment or two. This guided journal encourages you to set aside time for your own personal "witching hour."
Use the inspiration...
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A deeply personal, behind-the-scenes exploration of Alex Miller's six-decade writing life.
A Kind of Confession is a secret look into Alex Miller's writing life, spanning sixty years of creativity and inspiration. As a young man in 1961 Miller left his work as a ringer in Queensland and set out to achieve his dream of becoming a serious novelist. It was not until 1988 that his first novel, Watching the Climbers on the Mountain, was published. Twelve...
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Viajes y descripciones es un relato breve que transcurre a bordo de un velero y narra las peripecias de un viaje de regreso a Argentina desde Europa, pasando por Francia, España y Cuba.
Juan Bautista Alberdi pocas veces se entrega en sus viajes. Los describe con palabras apasionadas, pero sin que la pasión eclipse la reflexión del pensador.
De tal forma, en estos viajes se reflejan los dos aspectos de la personalidad de Alberdi: la del literato...
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Schwere seelische oder körperliche Misshandlungen von Kindern durch deren eigene Eltern sind ein Phänomen, das in den Medien nur selten thematisiert wird. Meist gelangen allenfalls Fälle mit Todesfolge an das Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Noch weniger Aufmerksamkeit wird dem Schicksal der ehemaligen Opfer zuteil. Welches Leben führen die Überlebenden als Erwachsene? Welche Auswirkungen haben die erlittenen Traumata auf ihren Alltag, auf das Verhältnis...
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El Diario de a bordo de Cristóbal Colón-transcrito por Bartolomé de las Casas-nos descubre a un personaje fascinante y contradictorio, que pasa del entusiasmo a la desconfianza o a las especulaciones geográficas más aventuradas (la confusión, por ejemplo, de Cuba por Cipango, el nombre que los europeos daban a Japón durante el Medioevo).
Sin embargo, aunque en su persona se mezclen la maravilla ante el mundo desconocido, el piadoso deseo de...
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Los Diarios españoles del diplomático chileno Carlos Morla Lynch (1885-1969) publicados hasta el momento (En España con Federico García Lorca y España sufre) son todo un hito dentro del género, por lo que la presente edición de los Diarios de Berlín, continuación de los anteriores y tan esperados por público y crítica, constituye sin duda un éxito editorial, considerando, además, que se ofrecen por vez primera íntegramente y en edición...
13) The Men Within
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The Men Within is a collection of intimate thoughts, prayers, and letters that represent the struggles of the man, the good man, and the godly man that dwell within me and a sharing of insight into how they transition from one to another.
I believe that we all have had situations when we have struggled between doing what is right or wrong, being generous or selfish, demonstrating initiative or procrastination, being caring or obtuse, and being...
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Learn to harness the power of journaling to calm your anxious mind.Do you often feel uneasy, uncertain, and overwhelmed?You are not alone. Anxiety makes us emotionally volatile, question our every decision, worry excessively about the future, and fills our days with dread. It depletes our energy, time, and resolve. Anxious thoughts can take control of our lives. But it doesn't have to be this way.If you're fed up with anxiety getting in the way of...
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Embark on a transformative journey through the world of chess – a journey that extends beyond the confines of the board and into the depths of personal growth. "Mastering Chess: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Excellence" is more than a guide to the game; it's a beacon of light for those navigating the shadows of depression.In this captivating exploration, you'll discover the intricate strategies and tactics that have fascinated players for centuries....
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S J Parker has spent many years on America's Death Row. This book is a collection of short stories and poetry that he has written during the time he has been incarcerated. Many of these stories have been entered into Prison writing competitions and have won prizes. Inside you will find stories dealing with all aspects of prison life, from how they deal with mental health to how friendships are formed inside and how easily they can crumble. To tales...
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"There can be more to life than meets the eye..."
The incredibly talented writer and artist, Diana Thomas, shares the world through her lens in Simple Beauty-a diary-style book designed to help people slow down, seek, listen, and discover a deep appreciation of everyday life. Readers become passengers alongside the author as she transports them on a journey through the seasons and immerses them into her artistic world.
Diana shares journal...
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A wry, observant masterpiece—one of the singular treasures of the French fin de siècle
Written between the age of twenty-three and his death at age forty-six, Jules Renard’s Journal 1887–1910 is a triumph of introspection and wit. One of the most celebrated figures of Belle Époque Paris, Renard was also a prolific diarist whose private musings were first published in five volumes some fifteen years after his death. Acclaimed by everyone from...
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Esta obra a nadie conviene: es demasiado insensata para los serios, demasiado seria para los insensatos; demasiado osada para la gente decente, resulta demasiado decente para quienes presumen de no ser melindrosos; demasiado atrevida para los santurrones, no es lo bastante para los incrédulos.
Se opone demasiado a los prejuicios heredados para que agrade a los que son sus esclavos. Predica que a ninguno hay que contradecir, lo que contradice a quienes...
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Dr. Pam Chubbuck, a world-wide respected therapist, has written the most comprehensive book to date on how to deal with the experience of losing a father. The workbook/art therapy aspect in Goodbye, Dad. I'll Always Love You is genius! There is no better way to help youngsters through their trauma than the combined art, writing, and emotional movement processes that Dr. Chubbuck masterfully shows us. Part one is for Kids. Part two, is for all caregivers:...
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