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"Embark on an insightful exploration of the Congo Free State with Marcus Dorman in 'A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State.' Dorman, a meticulous observer, takes readers on a compelling journey through the heart of Africa during the late 19th century. Through detailed entries, he chronicles the landscapes, cultures, and challenges faced during his expedition. Dorman's journal not only serves as a historical record but also offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of the region. 'A Journal of a Tour' is more than a travelogue; it's a firsthand account that immerses readers in the diverse tapestry of the Congo Free State. Join Dorman as he navigates rivers, encounters local communities, and grapples with the intricate socio-political landscape, providing a valuable perspective on a pivotal era in African history."

Wie oft kann ein bunt schillerndes Herz brechen, bis es sich nicht mehr zusammenfügen lässt?Der 21-jährige Liam flieht vor einer ungesunden Beziehung über das große weite Meer zurück in die Heimat seiner Kindheit: Sunset Creek, Arizona. Dort, in der Stadt mitten in der Wüste, sucht er Ablenkung, Ruhe und neue künstlerische Inspiration. Doch stattdessen findet er sich unversehens seinem ehemals besten Freund und gleichzeitig seiner ersten heimlichen Liebe gegenüber: Noah. Aber der ist in den letzten Jahren ein anderer geworden. Verschlossen und von einer nicht zu greifenden Dunkelheit umgeben. Dennoch glimmt da ein alter Funke.Zwei verwundete Seelen, die sich nach Nähe sehnen und zögerlich erneut die Hand reichen - entweder, um sich gegenseitig aufzufangen, oder am Ende in tödliche Tiefen zu ziehen.

A Paperback Original In the vein of riveting historical novels such as Hamnet and Circe?with a touch of Dracula?a propulsive, feminist reimagining of the story of Erzsébet Báthory, the infamous sixteenth-century Hungarian aristocrat known as the "Blood Countess?, who was rumored to have murdered  hundreds of peasant girls and bathed in their blood.

"Embark on a profound exploration of the American landscape with Frederick Philip Grove in 'A Search for America.' In this literary journey, Grove, a keen observer and wordsmith, takes readers through a captivating quest to unravel the essence of the American experience. Through vivid prose and insightful reflections, Grove delves into the diverse tapestry of the United States, capturing the pulse of its people, landscapes, and cultural nuances. 'A Search for America' is more than a travelogue; it's a narrative that transcends geographical boundaries, delving into the heart of a nation. Join Grove as he navigates the highways and byways, offering readers a nuanced perspective on America's past, present, and future. This literary work invites introspection and discovery, making it an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the multifaceted fabric of the American identity."

"Embark on a literary circumnavigation of the globe with the indomitable Mark Twain in 'A Journey Around the World.' This travelogue chronicles Twain's adventures as he traverses diverse landscapes and cultures, providing a humorous and insightful commentary on the global tapestry of the late 19th century. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene landscapes of the Far East, Twain's narrative takes readers on a whirlwind tour filled with wit, curiosity, and cultural exploration. 'A Journey Around the World' is not just a travel memoir; it's a testament to Twain's keen observations and his ability to find humor in the most unexpected places. Join Twain on this literary expedition, where each page unfolds a new vista, and every anecdote unveils the human comedy inherent in the shared experience of our global journey."

"Embark on an epic adventure along the mighty Amazon River with Jules Verne in 'Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon.' Verne, the master of adventure, takes readers on a thrilling journey through the heart of the South American rainforest. Join the protagonists, Joam Garral and his companions, as they navigate the treacherous waters, encountering exotic wildlife, indigenous tribes, and unforeseen challenges. Verne weaves a tapestry of suspense, exploration, and unexpected twists in this classic tale. 'Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon' is more than a river expedition; it's a narrative that immerses readers in the mysteries of the jungle, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Travel through Verne's imagination, where each league unfolds a new chapter of intrigue and excitement, making this novel an enduring masterpiece of adventure literature."

Kun maalaistyttö Ulla saa mahdollisuuden muuttaa Helsinkiin lastenhoitajaksi, hän on innoissaan. Kaiken huipuksi Ulla ei ole menossa töihin mihin tahansa perheeseen, vaan rikkaaseen Rochen sukuun. Niin Ulla lähtee ja heittää heipat ex-poikaystävälleen ja koko tunkkaiselle maaseudulle.Rochen suvun rikkaudet eivät kuitenkaan tunnu vakuuttavan Ullaa. Taitaa nimittäin olla niin, että vaatimaton maalaistyttö huomaa, mikä elämässä on oikeasti tärkeää...Elsa Anttilan "Muovirahamiehiä ja perijättäriä" on mukaansatempaava viihderomaani vuodelta 1988.Elsa Anttila on kirjailija Jorma Kurvisen (1931–2002) salanimi. Kurvinen tunnetaan erityisesti "Susikoira Roi" -nuortenkirjasarjasta. Kurvinen julkaisi myös aikuisten romaaneja. Hän työskenteli toimittajana Uudessa Oulussa ja kaunokirjallisuutta julkaisevassa Nyyrikissä, mutta jäi päätoimiseksi kirjailijaksi vuonna 1978. Kurvinen sai Valtion kirjallisuuspalkinnon kolmesti.

Alawiyya, die Schriftstellerin, ist spurlos verschwunden und mit ihr die Geschichten Marjams und von Marjams Freundinnen Ibtissam und Yasmine, die Alawiyya während langer Abende in Erfahrung gebracht hatte. Deshalb springt Marjam, eine neue Scheherazade, ein und beginnt zu erzählen - von sich und von so vielen zerbrochenen Leben; von all den verstoßenen Frauen; den jungen, die schwanger in einen Brunnen geworfen wurden; von Ibtissams Hoffnung auf eine Hochzeit mit Karim, obwohl der Christ ist; vom Leben Fatmes, die zehnjährig von ihrem Onkel verheiratet wurde und in der Folge achtzehn Schwangerschaften hinter sich brachte ... Immer weiter erzählt sie von dem durch Gewalt zerrissenen Libanon, dessen Schicksal sie am Ende ins Exil treibt. Indem sie die Tragik ebenso wie Lebensgier, Hoffnung und Sehnsucht einer Vielzahl meist weiblicher Gestalten im Laufe dreier Generationen vergegenwärtigt, entwirft Alawiyya Sobh, konzentriert auf Beirut, ein schmerzendes, kraftvoll und freizügig gehaltenes »Schlachtengemälde« des Nahen Ostens. Mit Marjams Geschichten hat sie großes Aufsehen in der arabischen Welt erregt.

"At Treasure Island, a humanly made island in the San Francisco Bay, a performance troupe dressed in hazmat suits articulate gestures that resemble toxic remediation. As they become more attuned to the site and to its history and ecology, enigmatic presences infiltrate their spacetime. Are they from the past, the present, or the future? What is the significance of their sudden arrival? What happens when historical and geological eras converge? Meanwhile, elsewhere, various earth scientists at sites around the globe search for the "golden spike": a telltale geologic marker that synchronously indicates a definitive time change in the strata-a change from the Holocene epoch to the Anthropocene. Within their data is Earth's biography, but how is humanity insinuated within this chronology? Throughout Presence, encounter and contact are the major elements of consequence, action, implication, and resounding significance. Encounter and contact between timeframes, cultures, ecologies, persons, intuitions, ways of living, and worlding. At these junctures are the moments of possibility-of violence and/or of budding community"--

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after - but this is no fairytale. The first volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim.When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a low-born knight caught in one of her father's schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin. Riftan leaves for war the morning after their disastrous wedding night, and it's three years before Maxi sees him again.Now, the husband she barely knows is a war hero. And when he comes home to claim her, Maxi will need to master her own bewildering desire - and Riftan's - before she can hope to become the true mistress of their enormous castle estate. That task will demand courage from Maxi, even as she struggles to find her own voice.Volume 1 collects Episodes 1-24 of the webcomic.

This book offers the first multidisciplinary analysis of the "wordless novels" of American woodcut artist and illustrator Lynd Ward (1905-1985), who has been enormously influential in the development of the contemporary graphic novel. The study examines his six pictorial novels, each part of an evolving experiment in a new form of visual narrative that offers a keen intervention in the cultural and sexual politics of the 1930s. The novels form a discrete group - much like Beethoven's piano sonatas or Keats's great odes - in which Ward evolves a unique modernist style (cinematic, expressionist, futurist, realist, documentary) and grapples with significant cultural and political ideas in a moment when the American experiment and capitalism itself hung in the balance. In testing the limits of a new narrative form, Ward's novels require a versatile critical framework as sensitive to German Expressionism and Weimar cinema as to labor politics and the new energies of proletarian homosexuality.

Finding the superhero genre in need of further investigation from philosophical standpoints that value excess as a creative drive, rather than denigrate it as a problem to be resolved, this book opens up discussions that highlight different approaches to 'the creative excess of being' as expressed through the genre.While superheroes are an everyday, culturally dominant phenomena, philosophical methods and investigations have a reputation for lofty superiority. Across 13 chapters, this book facilitates a collision between the superhero genre and the discipline of philosophy, resulting in a voyage of exploration where each illuminates the other. The contributions in this book range from new voices to recognized scholars, offering superhero studies a set of critical interventions that are unusual, conceptually diverse, theoretically grounded and varied in practice. These chapters consider 'excessive' traits of superheroes against schools of thought that have attempted to conceptualize and understand excess by analysing texts and figures across a variety of mediums, such as The Fantastic Four, Captain America, The Vision, Logan, Black Panther and Super Hero Girls.With its unique approach to the superhero genre, this book will be an invaluable read for students and scholars working on comic studies, transmedia studies, cultural studies, popular culture and superhero studies.

The Prince and the Dressmaker goes to Austenland in this historically inspired, joyfully queer, stunningly romantic graphic novel mash-up of Jane Austen novels--where two friends discover their feelings for each other and find a space in their world for their love and identity.George has major problems: They've just inherited the failing family estate, and the feelings for their best friend, Eleanor, have become more complicated than ever. Not to mention, if anyone found out they were secretly dressing in men's clothes, George is sure it would be ruination for the family name.Eleanor has always wanted to do everything "right," including falling in love--but she's never met a boy she was interested in. She'd much rather spend time with her best friend, George, and beloved cousin Charlotte. However, when a new suitor comes to town, she finds her closest friendships threatened, forcing her to rethink what "right" means and confront feelings she never knew she had.Perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Ngozi Ukazu, I Shall Never Fall in Love shines a light on what it means to be true to yourself and rewrites the rules for what makes a happily ever after.

Before Heartstopper, there was Breaks . . . the enemies-to-lovers queer webcomic sensation.With millions of views and thousands of subscribers on webcomic platforms, Breaks is perfect for fans of popular LGBTQ+ graphic novels, such as Alice Osman's Heartstopper, who might be looking for something darker and more mature.

Enter the world of Muqadas, where the climb to the top of this vertically stacked city--away from disease-ridden waters of the lower levels--is paved with betrayal, secrets, and rebellion in this debut graphic novel from author Son M. and artist Robin Yao.Lifelong friends Basem, Mustafa, and Aarfah have carved out a place for themselves in their corner of Muqadas, where they dream of climbing from their place in the city's lowest level, above the limb-snatching, disease-infested waters, to the very top of their vertical city. Young inventors who've seen firsthand the havoc the Habar infection causes set out to dazzle the masses with their innovative prosthetics and escape the dangers of Lake Saha.When their inventions catch the eye of a scout who is on the hunt for new talent to bring to the higher tiers, their dreams are suddenly within reach. But as the wonders of the upper tiers enchant, Basem, Mustafa, and Aarfah begin to question why the bounty of Muqadas falls short of reaching Lake Saha's inhabitants.Behind the beauty of the city's upper tiers lies dark and dangerous secrets--ones that threaten not only everything they've worked for but everyone they love. And when Mustafa and Aarfah are cast away for their allegiance to Lake Saha, Basem is faced with the difficult choice: Fight to bring justice to all of Muqadas? Or abandon his friends and fall in line to achieve everything he's ever dreamed of?

In "Channeling Bo," set in 1974, Australian Bonnie Leigh's nightmares lead her to psychiatrist Dr. Jackson Bolt, where she uncovers her ability to channel Queen Boudicca from 61 A.D. Bonnie's connection transports readers to ancient Britain and Boudicca's legendary battles. Tasked with protecting a secret gospel by Joseph of Arimathea, Bonnie and Bolt journey across continents, evading sinister forces. Echoing "The Da Vinci Code" and "Outlander," this tale weaves ancient mysteries with modern intrigue, as they race to uncover a powerful gospel before their enemies.

Gladiators Playing to the Six O'clock News is a fictional account loosely based on a year in the life of a young officer in Viet Nam. It has gritty language and adult situations graphically depicted in the lives of GIs at war. It follows what Lt. Marc Bowman has to go through from the time he lands in Viet Nam till he boards the Freedom Bird bringing him back to the states (The World). Although the events, situations and people in the book are mostly true the names have been changed to protect the privacy of all. The situations and people involved may be combined and attributed to Marc for consistency of storyline by following one character throughout the book. There are several scenes in the book that are totally fictional to build the characters or interest in the storyline.

Journey into the enchanting world of "A Day's Tour" with Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald as your literary guide. In this charming work, Fitzgerald paints a vivid portrait of a single day's escapade, capturing the magic that unfolds within a confined timeframe. The narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted itinerary, seamlessly blending travelogue and storytelling. Follow the protagonist through a day filled with unexpected encounters, scenic vistas, and the delightful surprises that travel often brings. Fitzgerald's keen observations and lively prose transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, inviting readers to savor the beauty hidden in the details of everyday life. As the day unfolds, so does a narrative tapestry woven with wit, humor, and a touch of the whimsical. "A Day's Tour" is a literary escapade that transcends the constraints of time, offering readers a delightful sojourn into the art of exploration, making it an ideal companion for those seeking the joy of adventure within the pages of a book.

"Embarquez pour un voyage épique à travers "The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century" avec Jules Verne comme votre guide littéraire. Dans cette ¿uvre captivante, Verne dévoile les récits héroïques des explorateurs intrépides du XIXe siècle qui ont repoussé les limites de l'inconnu. Plongez dans des aventures épiques, de l'exploration des pôles à la traversée de terres mystérieuses. Verne tisse des récits palpitants, révélant les exploits de personnalités audacieuses qui ont façonné l'histoire des découvertes. Ce livre est bien plus qu'une simple compilation d'exploits; c'est une célébration de la bravoure humaine et de la soif inextinguible de connaissances. Explorez le monde à travers les yeux de ces visionnaires, et laissez-vous emporter par l'excitation de l'inexploré et l'esprit infatigable de l'aventure."

"Explorez l'Afrique de l'Ouest à travers les aventures intrépides de Mary H. Kingsley dans "Travels in West Africa (Congo Français, Corisco and Cameroons)". Laissez-vous transporter à travers la plume vibrante de Kingsley dans des régions méconnues du XIXe siècle, allant du Congo Français à Corisco et aux Camerouns. Plongez dans des récits captivants de rencontres avec des cultures tribales fascinantes, des expéditions dans des jungles épaisses et des observations aiguës sur la faune et la flore exotiques. Kingsley offre une perspective unique sur les défis et les merveilles de l'Afrique occidentale, tout en dépeignant le courage personnel nécessaire pour explorer des terres inexplorées. "Travels in West Africa" est bien plus qu'un simple récit de voyage ; c'est une fenêtre ouverte sur un monde lointain, mêlant aventure, anthropologie et exploration botanique, et invitant les lecteurs à découvrir la diversité et la beauté de l'Afrique à travers les yeux d'une exploratrice audacieuse."