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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When her village in Albion is sacked by the Roman general Vespasian, young Aislin is left without home and family. Determined to exact revenge, she travels to Rome, a sprawling city of wealth, decadence, and power. A barbarian in a civilized world, Aislin struggles to comprehend Roman ways. From a precarious hand-to-mouth existence on the streets, she becomes the mistress of a wealthy senator, but their child Faolan is born with a disability that renders him unworthy of life in the eyes of his father and other Romans. Imprisoned for her efforts to topple the Roman regime, Aislin learns of an alternate philosophy from her cellmate, the Judean known today as the apostle St. Paul. As the capital burns in the Great Fire of 64 AD, he bequeaths to her a mission that will take her to Jerusalem. There, Yohanan, son of Zakkai, has been striving to preserve the tradition of Hillel against the Zealots who advocate for a war of independence. Responding to the Judeans' revolt, the Romans--again under the leadership of Vespasian--besiege Jerusalem, destroying the Second Temple and with it, the brand of Judean monotheism it represents. Yohanan takes on the mission of preserving what can be preserved, and of reinventing what must be reinvented.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. When her village in Albion is sacked by the Roman general Vespasian, young Aislin is left without home and family. Determined to exact revenge, she travels to Rome, a sprawling city of wealth, decadence, and power. A barbarian in a civilized world, Aislin struggles to comprehend Roman ways. From a precarious hand-to-mouth existence on the streets, she becomes the mistress of a wealthy senator, but their child Faolan is born with a disability that renders him unworthy of life in the eyes of his father and other Romans. Imprisoned for her efforts to topple the Roman regime, Aislin learns of an alternate philosophy from her cellmate, the Judean known today as the apostle St. Paul. As the capital burns in the Great Fire of 64 AD, he bequeaths to her a mission that will take her to Jerusalem. There, Yohanan, son of Zakkai, has been striving to preserve the tradition of Hillel against the Zealots who advocate for a war of independence. Responding to the Judeans' revolt, the Romans--again under the leadership of Vespasian--besiege Jerusalem, destroying the Second Temple and with it, the brand of Judean monotheism it represents. Yohanan takes on the mission of preserving what can be preserved, and of reinventing what must be reinvented.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. 'Across Farmer's works, there has always been an attraction to those beings who occupy two realms ] Once one has lived elsewhere, lived differently, it doesn't matter whether she stays to forge a new life or turns back towards the old, or moves on once again; there will always be the shadow, the after-image, of the life not lived.' Beverley Farmer's writing reflects on restlessness, desire and homecoming. In this brilliantly acute essay, fellow novelist and short-story writer Josephine Rowe finds a kindred spirit and argues for a celebration and reclamation of this unique Australian author. In the Writers on Writers series, leading authors reflect on an Australian writer who has inspired and fascinated them. Provocative and well-written, these books start a fresh conversation between past and present, shed new light on the craft of writing, and introduce some intriguing and talented authors and their work. Published by Black Inc. in association with the University of Melbourne and State Library Victoria.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Edinburgh, 1561: Es ist eine Liebesheirat, als Fiona Fraser dem jungen Landedelmann Duncan Middleton das Jawort gibt. Ihr Gl ck scheint vollkommen, als K nigin Mary das Paar an den Hof von Holyrood Palace beruft. Doch dann f llt ein Schatten auf ihre Ehe, und pl tzlich muss Fiona um ihre Liebe k mpfen. Auch Mary folgt der Stimme ihres Herzens, als sie sich f r Lord Henry Darnley entscheidet. Doch ihre Wahl erweist sich als verh ngnisvoller Irrtum, denn der junge K nig zeigt schon bald nach der Hochzeit seinen wahren Charakter. Dann geschieht ein Mord am K nigshof, und von diesem Zeitpunkt an nimmt das tragische Schicksal der K nigin unaufhaltsam seinen Lauf. W hrend Fiona ihre Monarchin durch alle Gefahren bis in die Gefangenschaft der Schloss-Insel auf dem Loch Leven begleitet, gibt sie die Hoffnung auf ein eigenes Gl ck nicht auf.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. A guide to the fascinating but often overlooked museums in and around London, introducing 30 unusual artistic, cultural, and historical museums. Each is fully illustrated and described, with addresses, phone numbers, hours of admittance, travel directions and a map.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Germany in 1938 comes alive and will be unforgettable to young readers in this powerful debut novel, Crushing the Red Flowers.--James Patterson Never before have I read a piece of fiction that felt so true. This deeply powerful and poignant book is an important addition to world literature.--Taran Matharu, New York Times best-selling author Family loyalty, government opposition, bullying, and facing total upheaval in one's life are dealt with memorably in this multilayered tale.--Kirkus What if the person you are supposed to hate is the one person who can save you? Crushing the Red Flowers is the story of how two ordinary boys cope under the extraordinary circumstances of Kristallnacht. Emil Rosen and Friedrich Weber couldn't have less in common, but in the summer of 1938, they must both deal with the changes steamrolling through Germany. Friedrich struggles with an uncle in jail and a cruel Hitler Youth leader, while Emil does his best to avoid the blistering anti-Semitism that's threatening his family. As the rules of yesterday no longer make sense, both boys find comfort at a private spot along the Leine River. Then in the late hours of November 9th, their world explodes, and the two boys are forced together in a race against time that requires Friedrich to risk his life in order to save Emil and his family.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. The Her Campus Guide to College Life shows you how to make the most out of your experience--in and outside the classroom.

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Cynthia Kaplan takes us on a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking journey through her unique, uncensored world--her bungled romantic encounters and unsung theatrical experiences; her gadget-obsessed father, her pill-popping therapist, and her eccentric grandmothers; her fearless husband, whom she engages in an ongoing battle over which of them is the most popular person in their apartment; and, of course, her vengeful, power-hungry one-year-old son.Kaplan's voice is a lot like the one in our heads--the one that most of us are only willing to listen to late at night . . . maybe while locked in a closet. What a relief it is that someone finally admits that she is afraid of nearly everything; that she is jealous even of people whose lives are on the verge of collapse; and that she has, at times, tried to pass for a gentile.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Your roadmap to Jewish life in South Florida! A rich history and Jewish cultural tradition lie beneath the surface of South Florida. Beyond the stereotype of elderly Jews visiting sunny beaches, Florida boasts a distinctive Jewish population. The area is inhabited by Ashkenazi Jews, Sephardic Jews with roots in Spain or Turkey, and those from Cuba and other Latin American countries. This cultural mingling makes the Jewish way of life in South Florida so unique, featuring synagogues and eateries from Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Miami. More than simply a travel guide, this book approaches each profiled location as an opportunity to bring to light the culture of the Jews that have made South Florida their home.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Genevieve Kaplan?s in the ice house offers an innovative meditation on domestic life and the physical world that surrounds it, chronicling ?at least the beginnings of some disaster? taking place in a landscape that ?had no symmetry.? Deftly channeling poets like Wallace Stevens and John Ashbery, as well as invoking Kaplan?s own distinct poetic sensibility, these poems reveal an atmospheric and wondrous world filled with odd and compelling images. Readers confront the menace of the ordinary, ?the whale-faced spout of the drainpipe, the cluck / of the chicken-bird? and how ?the light attacks / the window and the stress of the shining / does not ease.? The poet?s insistent evocation of elemental images?the birds, the ice, the water?becomes almost incantatory, as the speaker seeks escape from ?the frantic outside? she?s trapped within. Kaplan?s sky ?has the depth / of an ocean,? and this book deeply articulates how ?silence is the only word that can replace loss.? Moving artfully between internal desires and incisive observations of the external, these stunning poems radiate with both heat and ice.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Cynthia Kaplan takes us on a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking journey through her unique, uncensored world--her bungled romantic encounters and unsung theatrical experiences; her gadget-obsessed father, her pill-popping therapist, and her eccentric grandmothers; her fearless husband, whom she engages in an ongoing battle over which of them is the most popular person in their apartment; and, of course, her vengeful, power-hungry one-year-old son.Kaplan's voice is a lot like the one in our heads--the one that most of us are only willing to listen to late at night . . . maybe while locked in a closet. What a relief it is that someone finally admits that she is afraid of nearly everything; that she is jealous even of people whose lives are on the verge of collapse; and that she has, at times, tried to pass for a gentile.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. From world premieres with Leonard Bernstein to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with Frank Sinatra at Madison Square Garden, Splendid Encounters offers a glimpse into two of the century's most exciting decades of classical music. Renowned choral conductor Abraham Kaplan provides a fascinating look at his association with more than forty talented musicians who touched his life with their genius and accomplishments. In some instances, Kaplan crossed paths with these musicians momentarily, and in other cases, he had the privilege of working intimately with some of the world's great maestros. In all, Kaplan collaborated with twenty-eight world-renowned conductors, nine internationally famous composers, and other celebrated personalities-from William Schuman to Igor Stravinsky and Vincent Persichetti-whose vignettes are delivered in this compilation. Splendid Encounters, stories of great musicians told by a great musician and storyteller, is both infectious and inspirational, and demonstrates that these legendary musicians are indeed real human beings. This music biography revives the living, breathing experiences of a generation of musical legends who should not be forgotten.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The Her Campus Guide to College Life shows you how to make the most out of your experience--in and outside the classroom.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The memoir Loose Woman: my odyssey from lost to found tells how a quasi-alcoholic actor came to spend four astonishing months living and working among men with severe disabilities at a L'Arche community in Provence, and how the experience opened her heart and transformed her life.The book brings to life the late seventies, when feminism and sexual liberation were ascendant, and a single woman had to come to terms with what this new kind of freedom meant. It gives a backstage view of the triumphs and miseries of a successful actor, celebrates daily life in France -- tradition, argument, cheese -- and shows a daughter struggling to emerge from the shadow of her powerful, flawed parents.Loose Woman illuminates how, with the help of six damaged Frenchmen, a gifted, damaged young woman begins, at last, to trust and forgive herself, to live loosely, and to set off in a surprising new direction.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. In this book you will find An in-depth review of sentence correction, reading comprehension, and critical reasoning - with practice drills in every chapter. Plus, a full-length GMAT(R) Verbal practice section helps you put it all together. A special section on the Analytical Writing Assessment to help you write a high-scoring essay, including tips on writing clearly, concisely, and effectively. Exclusive strategies to manage time, master all the question types, and succeed on the analytical writing assessment. An extensive review of grammar rules and common idioms to help you sharpen your reading and writing skills.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Tanya has worked at her tavern since she was able to see over the bar. She broke up her first fight at eleven. By the time she was a teenager she knew everything about the place, and she could run it with her eyes closed. She'd never let anyone--whether it be a drunkard or a captain of the queen's guard--take advantage of her. But when her guardian dies, she might lose it all: the bar, her home, her purpose in life. So she heads out on a quest to petition the queen to keep the tavern in her name--dodging unscrupulous guards, a band of thieves, and an enchanted (and powerful) feather that seems drawn to her. Fastpaced, magical, and unapologetically feminist, Wench is epic fantasy like you've never seen it before.…

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