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La isla del tesoro (Treasure Island) es una novela de aventuras escrita por el escocés Robert Louis Stevenson, publicada en libro en Londres en 1883 (publicada originalmente por entregas en la revista infantil Young Folks, entre 1881 y 1882 con el titulo de The Sea Cook, or Treasure Island). Esta obra ha sido fuente de inspiracion para el cine, la television, la literatura, comics e incluso videojuegos. La novela adopta un tono critico y una reflexion moral del protagonista hacia el dinero y la ambicion. Argumento Jim Hawkins es el hijo del dueño de una posada llamada Almirante Benbow, a la que un dia llega para alojarse un hombre muy peculiar que canta canciones marineras y se hace llamar capitan. Este señor le pide a Jim que le avise si se acerca un hombre con una sola pierna. A cambio de vigilar, el hombre le da una paga cada mes. Pero Jim no ve a ningun hombre con una sola pierna, sino que fue un hombre seboso el primero que se acerco a la posada preguntando por el. Mas tarde un ciego llamado Pew pregunta por el capitan, que al parecer se llama Billy Bones. Billy muere a causa de un ataque de apoplejia poco despues de que el doctor le salvara la vida. Jim descubre que el capitan era un bucanero y los otros dos lo buscaban. El y su madre abren su baul y encuentran un fajo de papeles y dinero de muchos paises. Entonces el chico se reune con el doctor Livesey y el caballero y abren el paquete, hallando un mapa que conduce a un tesoro. Deciden embarcar y salir hacia la isla, no sin antes haber reunido una buena tripulacion en Bristol, buscada por el cocinero; que asegura que son de fiar. Una noche, navegando a bordo de "La Hispaniola", Jim escucha a John Silver el Largo, el cocinero de a bordo, hablar de un motin con los tripulantes que el habia buscado. Los marineros leales de a bordo deciden acabar poco a poco con los amotinados cuando llegan a la isla, para evitar que los abandonen y se escapen con el tesoro.

Una novela de ciencia ficción que a ratos parece demasiado real. Dos parejas se juntan a cenar en Madrid. Una de ellas les tiene una propuesta casi increíble: tiene horas para decidir ser parte de los pocos humanos que podran refugiarse en un bunker escondido en una isla remota ante el inminente colapso de la humanidad. En Africa, una epidemiologa chilena se ve involucrada en una mision contra el tiempo para detener el virus mas letal de la historia, que si se propaga podria ser el fin de la vida en la Tierra. Y en el sur de Chile, el autor va tras la pista de una analista de datos estadounidense que abandono todo para irse al lugar mas alejado del mundo a esperar el apocalipsis. ¿Que sabia o que descubrio con sus investigaciones que armo un refugio en la Patagonia a esperar el fin de los tiempos? Tres historias que el autor-narrador conocer, recoge y relata porque dan cuenta de un mismo fenomeno. Algo se avecina, el mundo esta en crisis y tenemos que prepararnos. Una novela de ciencia ficcion que a ratos parece demasiado real.

Maudie McGinn no es normal.Al menos, eso es lo que siempre le han dicho. Su cabeza va muy rápido y a veces se bloquea con los ruidos fuertes. Las emociones le explotan por dentro.Su mamá dice que actue "normal" y su padrastro Bueno, ese es un tema del que Maudie preferiria no hablar. Pero este verano, lejos del control de su madre y en un pequeño pueblo costero con su papa, Maudie empieza a preguntarse algo diferente: ¿y si no esta rota? Entre secretos que queman, olas que sanan y nuevas amistades, Maudie descubre una parte de si misma que no conocia. Y se enfrenta a una gran decision: ¿Se atrevera a ser ella misma o seguira nadando contracorriente?

Una novela histórica de rebeldía y pasión donde una mujer del altiplano chileno lucha por su libertad y por revelar los secretos milenarios de su tierra.En la década de 1920, en la árida y luminosa frontera del altiplano chileno, nace Albumina Azocar, la ultima hija de un patriarca de hierro que vive marcado por el duelo de una esposa muerta. En un territorio donde la vida desafia al viento y a la sequia, Albumina crece con un sueño que contradice su epoca: convertirse en arqueologa, ser una mujer libre y revelar al mundo que las momias mas antiguas no son las egipcias, sino las de su propia tierra: las chinchorro.Pero su destino no sera sencillo. La esperan los dictados de la Iglesia, las convenciones que encadenan a las mujeres y los dilemas del amor. Sin embargo, Albumina esta hecha de la misma materia que su tierra: dura, silenciosa y llena de vida bajo la superficie.Hija del desierto es una novela historica de rebeldia y pasion, protagonizada por mujeres que se atrevieron a mirar mas alla de lo permitido. Entre montañas que rozan el cielo y valles donde el silencio guarda secretos milenarios, Andrea Amosson nos entrega una historia inolvidable sobre la fuerza de las raices, la libertad conquistada y el poder de una mujer que se niega a ser borrada por la historia.

Las mil y una noches, es una de las obras más emblemáticas y fascinantes del imaginario literario universal. Se trata de una colección de cuentos, y aunque no tiene un autor único ni una versión definitiva, ha influido profundamente en la literatura, el cine, el arte y la cultura popular de Oriente y Occidente durante siglos. Su riqueza tematica, su estructura narrativa envolvente y su fusion de mitos, leyendas y elementos de la vida cotidiana la convierten en una obra atemporal.Los relatos que componen Las mil y una noches provienen de tradiciones orales y literarias muy antiguas. Su nucleo mas antiguo se remonta probablemente a la India y a Persia, y fue transmitido a traves del persa en una obra perdida llamada "Mil leyendas". Cuando este corpus llego al mundo arabe, especialmente a Bagdad durante el califato Abasi (siglos VIII y IX), empezo a recibir una forma literaria mas estable, enriqueciendose con elementos de la cultura arabe, asi como con aportaciones egipcias y sirias.La estructura general de Las mil y una noches se construye en torno a una historia marco: el sultan Shahriar, tras descubrir la infidelidad de su esposa, decide casarse cada dia con una mujer nueva, a la que ejecuta al amanecer para evitar ser nuevamente traicionado. Sherezade, hija del visir, se ofrece voluntariamente para casarse con el. Durante la noche, comienza a contarle una historia, pero la interrumpe justo antes del desenlace, obligando al rey a postergar su ejecucion para conocer el final. Asi, cada noche, durante mil y una noches, Sherezade narra historia tras historia, muchas de las cuales contienen a su vez otros cuentos en su interior. Este recurso de narracion encadenada o "relato dentro del relato" no solo mantiene viva la atencion del lector, sino que se convierte en simbolo del poder transformador de la palabra, capaz incluso de cambiar el corazon de un tirano.

CUANDO LA MUERTE CAMINA ENTRE LOS VIVOS, LA BATALLA APENAS COMIENZA.Después de un año de paz en Rillanon, el príncipe Arutha enfrenta una amenaza oscura y desconocida. Un siniestro Halcón Nocturno y un poder que levanta a los muertos amenazan con destruir todo lo que ha construido.Con la vida de una princesa en juego y el destino del reino pendiendo de un hilo, Arutha debera adentrarse en una busqueda desesperada para enfrentar una magia letal y salvar Midkemia de la destruccion total.

Always, [ONan] is a master at quotidian details, a master at human emotion. Always, he writes with a huge and generous heart. Evensong is tender and funny, poignant and true. The novel is a little miracleBoston GlobeThe Humpty Dumpty Club is distraught when their powerhouse leader, Joan Hargrove, takes a bad fall down the stairs, knocking her out of commission. Now, as well as running errands and shepherding those less able to their doctors appointments, they have to pick up the slack.Between navigating their own relationships and aging bodies and attending choir practice, these invisible yet indomitable women help where they can. Weaving together the perspectives of the four cardinal members as they tend to those in need, Stewart ONan has fashioned a rich and moving novel that celebrates our capacity for patience and care. Vivid, warm and often wryly funny, Evensong reminds us that life is made up of moments both climactic and quotidian, and we weather those moments with the people we choose to keep close.

Internationally recognized as a socially important work of gay literature Roger Austen. Originally published in Europe in the 50s to avoid prosecution for obscenity, The Gaudy Image is one of the most important lost gay novels. Set in New Orleans and featuring a colourful cast of louche but loveable characters, the story follows Titania aka Thomas Schwartz through the backstreets, bars and club of the French Quarter in search of the perfect lover the Gaudy Image. A beautifully written story that is both elegant and caustically humorous, erotic and sympathetic

The unputdownable cosy crime mystery set in Brighton about pro-wrestling, ghosts and much murder______________________________Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists Kristen PerrinAlice Bell writes with real verve Janice HallettAgatha Christie meets Ghosts J M Hall______________________________THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD...Medium turned private investigator Claire Hendricks is excited to embark on her first official case.Pro-wrestling manager Ken King is convinced that his late father, Eddie, is haunting the gym and show venue in Brighton. Ken hires Claire to help, unaware that her ghost best friend, Sophie, comes as part of the package.But Eddie is adamant he did not die of natural causes, and tasks Claire and Sophie with bringing his killer to justice.In the world of pro-wrestling, can they work out whats real, whos faking and unmask the killer once and for all? ___________________________Readers love the Grave Expectations series...Brilliantly funny!Witty and smartCosy without being tweeLoved every minuteLoads of clever twists

FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONSuch a joy Ocean VuongItll break and remake your heart Andrew Sean GreerYou want this gorgeous book RO KwonIN TOKYO, the son works as an English tutor, drinking his nights away with friends at a gay bar. Hes entangled with a married man, too. But while he has built a chosen family in Japan, he is estranged from his family in America, particularly his mother, whose preference for the sons troubled homophobic brother pushed him to leave home. Then, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ten years since theyve last seen each other, the mother arrives uninvited on his doorstep. Separated only by the sons cat, the two of them clash. The mother, wrestling with memories of her youth in Jamaica and her own complicated brother, works to atone for her missteps. The son initially struggles to forgive, but as they share meals, conversations and an eventful trip to one of the oldest cities in Japan, both mother and son start to reckon with the meaning of home - and whether, perhaps, they can find it in each other.

Foi assim ― com a memória do corpo e o corpo das histórias ― que Nilza Menezes plasmou em palavras mais de meio século de íntimas Macondos, Alices em bosques de espelhos, em que o olhar do outro nos

A world-class writer Hamid Ismailov, author of The RailwayA stunning novel, mesmeric, revelatory, singular Sara Baume, author of Seven SteeplesOn the eve of his wedding, young Alyoshka pines for an earlier love. Ilne chose to leave the nomadic Nenets community seven years before, moving to the city and taking his heart with her. Under increasing pressure to marry, Alyoshka struggles against the ancient Nenets customs of home and family, unwilling to give up his hope for another life.Meanwhile, other painful transitions shake the foundations of the small camp. Deep in grief, Ilnes father Petko feels he has no role left to play in the community, while Vanu strikes out on a difficult journey to try to soothe his troubled friends.Deep in northern Siberia, minor human tragedies play out against the cold expanse of the tundra. With bursts of lyricism and a Chekhovian eye for human frailty, Anna Nerkagi crafts a multi-voiced drama of lost love and the clash between youthful dreams and the complex ties of home.

YOU THINK YOURE SAFE. BUT SOMEBODYS WATCHING...Irish estate agent Rosie Kinsella loves her job selling high-end properties in London. But when shes targeted by a mysterious stalker her amazing life is turned upside down.Who is Michael, and why does he seem to think he and Rosie are in relationship? How does he know where she lives and where she works? And how has he managed to take photos inside her house?Rosies colleagues and friends rally round to protect her. But who can she really trust?

Alloa never meant to fall for a thief - especially one as dangerously charming as Dix. She caught him once, poised to steal a priceless miniature from a wealthy heiresss bedroom. But she could not forget him even after he had vanished from her life as swiftly as he had stolen her heart - was he merely a thief, or something far worse?When Alloas work takes her to Europe, fate intervenes, and she finds herself face-to-face with Dix once more. But this time, their reunion comes with peril. Dix is entangled in crime, and getting close to him could cost her everything - including her life.As danger closes in and a knife finds her throat, Alloa must confront the truth about the man she thought she could save - will she walk away, or trust the man she never stopped loving? All is revealed in this tale of passion, deception and courage, where love is tested against all the odds.

Once the toast of Londons stage, Christine Dillon now finds herself forgotten and adrift. When a solicitor delivers news of her brothers death - and the guardianship of his three children - she is drawn back to the village she left long ago.Among the rolling fields and whispering gossip, Christine must face the ghosts of her past: a stern fathers shadow, a lost loves betrayal, and the choices that shaped her downfall. As she begins to rebuild her life and connect with the children, she discovers strength she thought shed lost - and an unexpected ally in Michael Farley, a man as wounded by life as she is.But as tragedy strikes and the mistakes of the past catch up with her, Christine must decide whether to chase the illusion of who she was or embrace the woman shes become. What choices Christine makes, and how she finds happiness at last, are all told in this powerful story of redemption, resilience, and the courage to begin anew.

James Agees The Morning Watch is an evocative exploration of innocence, faith, and introspection, crafted with lyrical prose and profound sensitivity. The Morning Watch explores the thoughts and feelings of 12-year-old Richard, a student at an unnamed Episcopal boarding school (based on Agees schooling at St. Andrews-Sewanee School in Sewanee, Tennessee), over the course of a few hours in the early morning of Good Friday in 1923. Set within the cloistered confines of a boarding school, the novella unfolds over the course of a single morning as young Richard goes through his daily routines while contemplating his faith and place in the world. Agees work is a testament to the timelessness of youthful inquiry, bridging the spiritual and existential, and artfully capturing the meditations of a boy standing on the precipice of adulthood. Written in Agees trademark eloquent yet accessible style, the text resonates with a contemplative cadence reminiscent of his other works, imbued with an acute awareness of the human condition. James Agee (19091955) is a literary figure whose life was punctuated by a persistent quest for understanding and truth, themes that are prevalent in The Morning Watch. A writer, poet, and film critic, Agees rich literary background and personal experiencesespecially his Southern upbringing and educationdeeply infuse his work. His upbringing in a religiously observant family might have played a significant role in shaping the novella, as he intricately weaves in theological and existential reflections that echo his own lifelong questions about faith and existence. This profound novella is an essential inclusion for those who appreciate introspective narratives and the nuanced examination of human spirituality. It is a particularly invaluable read for students, theologians, and literary enthusiasts seeking to delve into Agees deliberate and insightful exploration of faith, identity, and youthful contemplation. The Morning Watch stands as a compelling testament to the rich inner landscapes of youth and their eternal relevance in understanding broader human experiences.

Benny the bear gazes up at the star-filled night sky from his forest home and makes a heartfelt wish to touch the stars, igniting a powerful dream that fills him with wonder, courage, and determination. Though other forest animals gently doubt the possibility of such an impossible dream, Benny refuses to let go of his hope, spending nights imagining daring adventures and days testing creative ideas to reach the sky. Each failed attempt teaches him perseverance, creativity, and the true meaning of dreaming big. As Benny continues to promise the starsand himselfthat he will keep trying, he realizes that the real magic lies not in reaching the stars, but in the courage to imagine, the joy of trying, and the belief that even the smallest bear can chase the biggest dreams.

Luna, a curious young dolphin, feels a restless pull beyond the familiar coral reef where her pod lives. One day, she notices a mysterious, pulsing light flickering beyond the reef and follows it into an uncharted underwater cave, guided by whispering currents, glowing fish, and shimmering crystals. As she navigates the twisting tunnels, the cave seems alive, responding to her presence and courage, revealing intricate carvings, rainbow-lit chambers, and magical currents. At the heart of the cave, she discovers a massive, radiant diamondthe Heart of the Cavewhich resonates with her own heartbeat and acknowledges her bravery, patience, and care for the ocean. Through this journey, Luna not only uncovers a hidden magical world but also begins a profound connection with it, hinting at a destiny as a guardian of its wonders and secrets.

Kais ordinary morning dive at the vibrant Coral Reef transforms into the beginning of a life-changing adventure when he discovers a mysterious, glowing shell hidden among the coral. The shell pulses with a living energy and whispers ancient messages, calling him to seek the legendary Dragon Turtlesmythical guardians said to protect the balance of the reef. As the ocean itself seems to awaken around him, reacting to the shells presence, Kai realizes he has been chosen as a seeker, entrusted with a responsibility far greater than exploration alone. Drawn by curiosity, courage, and a growing sense of destiny, he commits to following the shells guidance, leaving behind the familiar safety of the reef. With the help of his clever and knowledgeable friend Lila, Kai prepares to decode the shells secrets and navigate hidden coral paths, setting out on a journey into an ancient, magical underwater world where balance, guardianship, and discovery await.

Thomas Mann (18751955) zahlt zu den bedeutendsten Schriftstellern der deutschen und europaischen Literatur. Geboren in Lubeck als Sohn eines Kaufmanns, pragten ihn fruh das groburgerliche Milieu und der Gegensatz zwischen Kunst und Burgertum, der spater zu einem zentralen Thema seines Werks wurde. Bereits mit seinem Debutroman Buddenbrooks gelang ihm ein literarischer Welterfolg, der 1929 mit dem Nobelpreis fur Literatur gewurdigt wurde. Mann lebte und wirkte in Deutschland, der Schweiz und spater im Exil in den USA, nachdem er sich offen gegen den Nationalsozialismus positioniert hatte. Sein Werk verbindet psychologische Tiefe, gesellschaftliche Analyse, Ironie und philosophische Reflexion. Thomas Manns Einfluss reicht weit uber seine Lebenszeit hinaus: Er steht bis heute fur einen humanistischen Geist, intellektuelle Verantwortung und die Auseinandersetzung mit den groen Fragen von Kultur, Moral und Geschichte. Thomas Manns Werke kreisen um den Konflikt zwischen Individuum und Gesellschaft, Geist und Leben, Kunst und Macht; sie sind bis heute spannend und beliebt, weil sie zeitlose menschliche Fragen mit erzahlerischer Eleganz und geistiger Tiefe verbinden. Ihre literarische und kulturelle Bedeutung wirkt bis in die Gegenwart fort.Diese Sammlung vereint die groten und einflussreichsten Texte Thomas Manns und bietet einen umfassenden Uberblick uber sein literarisches Schaffen. Sie versammelt Romane, Novellen, Erzahlungen und Dramen, die zu den Klassikern der deutschen Literatur gehoren und den Autor in seiner ganzen thematischen und stilistischen Vielfalt zeigen:Buddenbrooks Verfall einer Familie schildert den Niedergang einer Lubecker Kaufmannsfamilie uber mehrere Generationen und ist ein Meisterwerk des realistischen Gesellschaftsromans. Der Zauberberg gilt als philosophischer Bildungsroman, der Krankheit, Zeit und Ideologien am Vorabend des Ersten Weltkriegs reflektiert. Mit Joseph und seine Bruder bestehend aus Die Geschichten Jaakobs, Der junge Joseph, Joseph in Agypten und Joseph der Ernahrer schuf Mann eine monumentale Neuerzahlung biblischer Stoffe, die Mythos, Geschichte und Moderne verbindet. Doktor Faustus thematisiert Schuld, Genie und den moralischen Zusammenbruch Deutschlands anhand des Schicksals eines Komponisten. Lotte in Weimar und Der Erwahlte zeigen Manns spielerisch-ironischen Umgang mit deutscher Kulturgeschichte, wahrend Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull als humorvoller Kunstler- und Schelmenroman begeistert.Die Novellen, darunter Tonio Kroger, Der Tod in Venedig und Mario und der Zauberer, zahlen zu Manns bekanntesten Texten und verdichten zentrale Motive wie Kunstlerexistenz, Verfuhrung, Macht und Tod. Sie zeichnen sich durch psychologische Prazision und symbolische Tiefe aus. Auch weniger bekannte Erzahlungen erweitern dieses thematische Spektrum eindrucksvoll. Das Drama Fiorenza rundet die Sammlung ab und zeigt Thomas Manns literarische Vielseitigkeit.