VINCITORE del Premio della Montagna-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2011 VINCITORE del Premio Letterario 2013 – eLEGGERE LIBeRI città di Tione – Trento Può capitare di perdere tutto e ricominciare daccapo e di perdere ancora senza smettere di rialzarsi: a volte è per vivere, altre volte è per amore. Tutto questo è la storia di Siro Un diario di pelle vecchio di oltre cinquant’anni con dentro una storia tutta scolorita, macchiata di vino, di sudore e di tante lacrime. Una storia dura come la pietra, terr...

Siro e Bordel si vedono ogni pomeriggio alla stessa ora, corrono nei campi, giocano a dominare imperi. Siro e Bordel sparano col fucile a piombini alle tortore, si domandano cosa farebbero un attimo prima della morte. Siro e Bordel partono per l'università, ma non basta, dov'è l'assoluto? Dove la verità per cui vivere? Ora che c'è una crepa nel cielo, per la trascendenza partiranno, si arruoleranno e rischieranno tutto. Ecco il baratto, dare la vita per sentirsi parte della Storia. Invece,...

"A riveting imagined world, so real in fact that one always wonders if it is imagined at all." —Scott TurowMade restless by the tightening restrictions of CIA bureaucracy, agent Alan Taylor oversteps moral and legal bounds in a top-secret mission to destabilize the Soviet Union. His new recruit—the beautiful Anna Barnes, who struggles with complex feelings for Taylor—receives a deeper education than she signed up for in David Ignatius's trademark world of shifting ...

Made restless by the tightening restrictions of CIA bureaucracy, agent Alan Taylor oversteps moral and legal bounds in a top-secret mission to destabilize the Soviet Union. His new recruit - the beautiful Anna Barnes, who struggles with complex feelings for Taylor - receives a deeper education than she signed up for in David Ignatius’s trademark world of shifting international and domestic pressures, hidden loyalties, and secret agendas.

The sultans of the Ottoman Empire locked their heirs in a "Princes' Cage" until they might be needed. Anna Barnes, who had made the Sultans' indiscretions the subject of intense study, felt similar walls closing in on her own life. That made CIA operative Edward Stone's offer doubly enticing. It was only later that Anna, knowing all she did of the Ottomans, discovered how much she already knew about Stone and his conspirators.

Barrio San Siro: Structural Violence in the Peripheries of Milan collects the results of five years of ethnographic research in San Siro, one of Milan’s largest public housing neighborhoods. It is a study that moves from a relational conception of urban space to analyze the structural violence that affects the margins of the Lombard capital, among the folds of the rhetoric of its development, its “rebirth”, and its regeneration. Alongside “second-generation” youngsters, “abandoned...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if the secret to happiness wasn’t in what you achieve, but in how you live each day?In a world where we’re constantly chasing success, approval, and the next big milestone, **“The Happiness Formula”**offers a refreshing truth: happiness isn’t something you find — it’s something you create. Based on powerful insights from positive psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom, this book will show you how to u...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Solo Van Life: Thriving Alone on the Open RoadAre you dreaming of a life on the open road, embracing freedom, adventure, and self-discovery? Solo Van Life: Thriving Alone on the Open Road is your ultimate guide to living a fulfilling and independent life on wheels. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just beginning to explore the idea of van life, this comprehensive book will inspire, equip, and empow...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Montessori Moments: 50 Activities to Foster Creativity and Confidence at Home is your ultimate guide to bringing the magic of Montessori into your home. This comprehensive book offers a rich collection of 50 hands-on activities that encourage children to explore, create, and grow, nurturing their natural love for learning. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators who wish to cultivate a Montessori-inspired environ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Overcoming Trauma: Psychological Healing Techniques is an empowering guide that offers proven methods for healing and building resilience beyond trauma. Whether you’re a survivor or supporting someone on their journey, this book combines science-backed techniques with compassionate guidance, helping readers navigate the complex emotions that trauma can leave behind.Discover the powerful impact of Cognit...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Law of Inspired Action: Taking Steps Toward Destiny is your ultimate guide to transforming dreams into reality through purposeful action. This book explores how to tap into your inner guidance, overcome fear and procrastination, and take small but meaningful steps that lead to lasting change. Whether you’re pursuing personal goals, creative projects, or simply trying to live a more aligned life, this book will show ...

"Poignant memoir of a not-so-typical New York Jewish family's experiences in the midcentury Hollywood demimonde … Equal parts emotional tissue-party and shrewd cultural history." - Kirkus ReviewsIn 1958, young Sheila Weller was living a charmed life with her family in Beverly Hills. Her father was a brilliant brain surgeon. Her mother was a movie-magazine writer whose brother owned Hollywood's most dazzling nightclub, Ciro's. Then her world exploded after s...