Hur kan den skickliga kirurgen Leyla Saleh låta sig uppslukas av en förälskelse som kan hota hela hennes tillvaro? Hon sätter sin yrkesetik på spel och brottsmisstankar kommer att riktas mot henne. Borde inte den svåra frigörelsen från en dominant pappa ha gjort henne ointaglig för en man som Marvin Kaminski? Men hennes längtan är större än alla invändningar. Förhållandet med Marvin kastar ut henne och dottern Jonna i en smärtsam maktkamp där ingen kan segra.Och efter lögnerna – hur...

La mort de Pascal des Aubères, musicien-chanteur, est-elle vraiment accidentelle ?Amélien Bimy, journaliste aux Rostres Ouzonnais, ne demande qu’à y aller voir. Il en est empêché par son rédenchef et n’aime pas ça. Il s’en ouvre à un vieux copain, écrivain public de son état. Le désir et la volonté de savoir priment : ils enquêteront, aidés par des amis et de belles accointances. Ils connaîtront leurs limites, leur manque de méthode, l’incertitude de toute...

A transcendentalist classic on social responsibility and a manifesto that inspired modern protest movementsCritical of 19th-century America’s booming commercialism and industrialism, Henry David Thoreau moved to a small cabin in the woods of Concord, Massachusetts in 1845. Walden, the account of his stay near Walden Pond, conveys at once a naturalist’s wonder at the commonplace and a transcendentalist’s yearning for spiritual truth and self-reliance. But T...

Celebrates the design work of Henry Dreyfuss and his associates that revolutionized 20th century industrial design from telephones to trains to thermostats.Henry Dreyfuss: Designing for People reveals the work of Dreyfuss's talented, hand-picked staff and explores how together they influenced nearly a century of industrial design. With his wife as business partner, he orchestrated a firm that created some of the 20th century's most iconic designs, includin...

In 'Civil War Experiences,' Henry C. Meyer offers a poignant exploration of the multifaceted nature of American life during the Civil War through a series of eyewitness testimonies and personal anecdotes. Written in a compelling narrative style that blends meticulous historical detail with vivid descriptions, this work captures the emotional weight of the era, illustrating the trauma and resilience of individuals amidst the chaos of war. Meyer navigates through various perspectives, encomp...

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...

On the day Fort Sumter surrendered I was seventeen years old, having been born April 14, 1844. Like other boys, I proposed enlisting, but my father refused consent; and at that time youths under eighteen years would not be accepted without the consent of parents.

Warriors of Freedom: 70 Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a remarkable anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences and profound reflections of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. This collection presents a wide range of literary styles, from detailed diary entries to eloquent memoirs, capturing the raw and unfiltered perspectives of those who fought on the front lines. Through these diverse narratives, the anthology explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the ...

Pure laughter, whether our own or others, makes us all feel more comfortable with the world and situations we find ourselves in. Why something is funny is hard to say but we know that there are people who are funny and can say funny things. It’s an immediate advantage for them.In this volume your hosts including Mark Twain, Nikolai Gogol, J M Barrie, O Henry and many others who range from the simply funny and the absurd to ….. well, other ways of funny.1 - Stories to Make Y...

Love. Perhaps the one word solution for everything. An emotion, a state of mind that we strive for, search for. A wondrous force that binds, inspires, and a force that can spin out of control; unbalanced and fragile. Love reflects, changes and embraces us all.In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. The Classic Love story is one that we all love to hear. But by classic do we mean the same story just retold again and...

Cet ouvrage collaboratif synthétise les différents protocoles de pratique clinique et d'anesthésie en obstétrique de plusieurs maternités françaises collaborant au sein du Club Anesthésie-Réanimation en Obstétrique (CARO), répondant ainsi à un besoin de références de pratique clinique. L'ouvrage, rédigé sous la forme de fiches claires et synthétiques, a été mis à jour et augmenté pour cette 4ème édition. Les trois parties « Avant la naissance », « Accouchement et césarienne » et « Autres p...

Was it worth it? Why did they volunteer in the first place? What did they experience on the battlefield? Which comrades did they have to leave behind, in the midst of blood and mud? How did they survive? What are they most proud of? How do they view those harrowing experiences as time has gone by? Was the conviction worth the sacrifice? Learn the real truth from the veterans of the Brothers' War. This anthology is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War, to every soldier who had to endure...