"I couldn't put it down! I read it straight through and haven't done that with a book in years!""Hoffmann has crafted a captivating story with many twists and turns that will keep your interest throughout.""This book was great. I was captivated right away and it was a real page-turner. I was sad when I finished!""Do you ever read a book that makes you feel like you're entering the main character's world with...

This collection analyzes women’s narratives on the workplace. These narratives speak to the daily struggles women face in the workforce, such as inflexible and long work hours, masculine workplace cultures, employers’ stereotypical attitudes, and the absence of work-life balance initiatives. Viewed from a sociological perspective, the authors emphasize the reoccurring themes of devaluation, exploitation, and dehumanization of female workers resulting from unconscious or implicit bias and w...

Ranging from macabre fantasies to fairy tales and tales of crime, these stories from the author of The Nutcracker create a rich fictional world. Hoffman paints a complex vision of humanity, where people struggle to establish identities in a hostile, absurd world."The editors have made an excellent selection, and the result is a book of great distinction."—Denis Donoghue, New York Review of Books"The translators have proved fully equal to all the challenges o...

1926 : La naissance de la Princesse Elizabeth, future reine d'Angleterre, se produit au moment où Adolf Hitler consolide sa mainmise sur le NSDAP. Alors que le destin de l'Europe est en train de basculer, celui de la jeune Elizabeth se dessine.En 1939, la Seconde Guerre Mondiale éclate. Au cœur de cette tourmente, la princesse Elizabeth, symbole d'espoir et de résilience pour son peuple, grandit dans l'ombre des bombardements de la Luftwaffe sur Buckingham. Malgré les menaces, ses ...

El vampiro es un mito universal y atemporal que representa los impulsos e instintos humanos reprimidos más primitivos. Es el lado salvaje del hombre y por tanto está en continuo conflicto con el lado social y religioso. En la literatura del siglo XVIII, el vampiro es ante todo la manifestación del deseo sexual, un hambre prohibida, imposible de apagar, que ninguna moralidad puede domesticar. Suele ser un amante que vuelve de la muerte para estar con su amado o amada para vampirizarlo y pod...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

Understanding the complex dynamics involved in workplace disputes helps improve the way organizations deal with unwelcome but inevitable occurrences. These issues have been researched from different perspectives, but previously such research has failed to ask how flattened organizational form might impact ways of resolving disputes, focusing instead on what occurs in conventional, hierarchical organizations only. In Co-operative Workplace Dispute Resolution, Elizabeth Hoffmann considers th...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

Ampleforth College; A Sketch-Book by Joseph Pike Bath and Wells; A Sketch-Book by D. S. Andrews Bristol; A Sketch-Book by Dorothy E.G. Woollard Bruges; A Sketch-Book by Joseph Pike Cambridge; A Sketch Book by Walter M. Keesey Canterbury; A Sketch Book by Walter M. Keesey Cardiff; A Sketch-Book by Douglas S. Andrews Chester; A Sketch-Book by Joseph Pike Durham; A Sketch-Book by Robert J. S. Bertram Florence; A Sketch-Book by Fred Richards From sketch-book and diary by Elizabeth Butler From ...

Zauberhafte Weihnachtsgeschichten für die ganze Familie! Begleiten Sie die mutigen Schneehäschen Max, Nala, Mila und ihre Freunde durch sieben herzerwärmende Abenteuer im winterlichen Zauberwald. Wenn geheimnisvolle Weihnachtslichter durch die verschneiten Bäume tanzen, beginnen für die kleinen Waldbewohner aufregende Reisen voller Freundschaft und Mut.Jede Geschichte lehrt wichtige Werte: Hilfsbereitschaft, Teamgeist und den Mut, auch in schwierigen Situationen das Richtige zu tun...

Männer – wie sie denken, reden & handeln Lernen Sie die ungeschminkte Wahrheit über die Kommunikation der Männer kennen. Erfahren Sie, wie sie denken, reden und handeln. Schenken Sie sich Selbstvertrauen, Gelassenheit und Erfolg im Umgang mit Männern – für Ihren beruflichen Erfolg! • Sie haben auch manchmal den Eindruck, Männer benutzen zwar die gleichen Worte, sprechen aber eine andere Sprache? • Sie haben schon bemerkt, dass der Lohn und die Anerkennung, die Sie für Ihre Arbeit bekommen,...