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Eine Kurtisane in Rom. Sie strebt nach Macht. Verfolgt von ihrer Vergangenheit.Amara ist jetzt eine mächtige Kurtisane in Rom, sie ist eine freie Frau mit Reichtum und Einfluss, und doch verfolgt sie ihre Vergangenheit. Denn während Amara in die politischen Intrigen des kaiserlichen Palastes verwickelt wird, bleibt ihre Tochter in Pompeji und wird von dem einzigen Mann aufgezogen, den sie jemals wirklich geliebt hat. Obwohl sie sich nach ihrer Familie sehnt, weiß Amara, dass es am sichersten ist, wenn sie weit weg ist. Doch wir schreiben das Jahr 79, und der Vesuv steht kurz vor seinem Ausbruch und Pompeji vor seinem Untergang ...

Über Träume, Familie und einen Neuanfang an der OstseeWas passiert nach dem Happy End? Diese Geschichte beginnt dort, wo andere aufhören: Hannas großer Traum vom gemeinsamen Leben mit Bootsbauer Moritz wird wahr, als sie in sein kleines Häuschen am Meer zieht. Doch die Realität holt sie schnell wieder ein. Moritz ist als alleinerziehender Vater gefordert und Hanna hat das Zerbrechen ihrer Kindheitsfamilie nur verdrängt, nie verwunden. Als ihre Liebe zu scheitern droht, begreift Hanna, dass Träume allein fürs Leben nicht reichen, und beginnt, aktiv um ihr Glück zu kämpfen.

Herzerwärmendes Familiendrama im sommerlichen England für Fans von Manuela Inusa und Lucinda Riley  »Er war es, den sie malen wollte! Er und niemand sonst. Da war es wieder, dieses Bild. Tausende Farben explodierten vor ihrem inneren Auge und setzten sich Stück für Stück zusammen, bis sie ihn erkannte.«  Die junge Künstlerin Luana braucht einen Neustart. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Großmutter An'an verlässt sie ihre Heimat Hongkong, um im fernen England die alte Teestube ihrer Familie neu zu eröffnen. Ihre Großmutter verfolgt jedoch eigene Pläne und schon bald findet sich Luana auf der Suche nach einem alten Familiengeheimnis wieder. Unterstützt wird sie dabei von dem mürrischen Bäcker Ian, der ihr Herz zum Stolpern bringt. Doch als sie des Rätsels Lösung immer näher kommen, drohen die Schatten der Vergangenheit, sie einzuholen, und Luana könnte nicht nur ihr Herz, sondern auch ihr Leben verlieren ...

Von Neuanfängen, Träumen und der Liebe an unerwarteten Orten.Das Leben von Ursula Masuda könnte so schön sein, denn nach jahrelanger harter Arbeit floriert ihr geliebtes Hotel. Wären da nicht die dauernörgelnden Schwiegereltern und ihre lieblose, zerrüttete Ehe. Als Ursula auf eine traumhafte Bucht in der japanischen Provinz stößt, ist sie daher sicher: Es ist Zeit für einen Neuanfang! Denn dies ist der perfekte Platz für ihren großen Traum, eine Wellness-Oase, in der sich gestresste Menschen erholen können. Doch Ursula hat nicht mit dem Widerstand der ansässigen Kommune von Selbstversorgern, Künstlern und Dichtern gerechnet. Insbesondere die Landbesitzerin Tomoko ist von den Plänen gar nicht begeistert, während ihr sympathischer Bruder Daisuke plötzlich Ursulas Herz höherschlagen lässt ...

Tangled in Vow & Beseech vows to remember what we lose and beseeches us to embrace every moment. Throughout, McCabe Johnson writes intimately about family, nature, and animals, while also protesting the violences of religion, patriarchy, and racism. The lyricism of these poems carries the speaker into the "clear slipstream of memory" to "river me home. River me home."-Craig Santos Perez, author of from incorporated territory [åmot], winner of the National Book Award for PoetryThrough an array of poetic forms, Jill McCabe Johnson explores a deep sense of interconnectedness. These lyric tangles help us grapple with a life where the ugliest abuses of person and planet occur alongside a mother's love for her son, the grace of childhood innocence, the anniversary of a first kiss, and the understanding that "in this land" of "dogwood blossom, swordfern and fen" is "everything" we need to "believe." -Derek Sheffield, author of Not for Luck, co-editor of Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry, and Poetry Editor of Terrain.org

"No, Mama, please don't make me leave!" Sophie cries, clutching her teddy bear as her blue eyes fill with tears. "I'd rather be here in Paris with you, than far away somewhere safe..."Paris, 1940: All over Paris, families are being pulled from their beds in the middle of the night. And ever since her husband was shot in cold blood, Brigitte Goldstein has known she is running out of time. She and her daughter Sophie are Jewish, so it won't be long until the Nazis bang on their door.But before she leaves, Brigitte must find her beloved husband's painting, which was seized by the Nazis. She desperately hopes that if she saves it from destruction, then a piece of him will live on forever. And perhaps one day her daughter will uncover her father's legacy, and the secret hidden inside...Working in a museum under a false identity is Brigitte's only hope. Until she meets Isabelle Valette, who confides in hushed tones that she is part of the Resistance. And when her new friend tells her of a train leaving Paris that can take children to safety, Brigitte knows her daughter must be on it, even if it breaks her heart.But getting Sophie onto the train is dangerous. If they are caught smuggling a Jewish child out of Paris, they will be killed. And with the enemy closing in, can Brigitte get her beloved daughter to safety before it is too late? The first utterly gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two brave women and a secret that will tie them together forever, as the Second World War rages around them. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving The Last Day in Paris: "A powerful, heart-wrenching war story... This story ripped my heart out... Amazing... Truly remarkable... I won't forget anytime soon." @creaseinthespinebooks ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... was able to pull on my heartstrings... Beautiful... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A powerful, heart-wrenching read... Fantastic." Christian Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿"I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel... Fantastic." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Gripping... Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat." @annasbook.nook"Wonderful... Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!... Incredible. I can't wait for the next one!" Goodreads reviewer"Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough." Goodreads reviewer

THE ONE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU NEED TO READ THIS YEAR.My husband and I are desperate for a baby. So I stole one.All my adult life, I've longed for a baby. We tried IVF. We tried everything. Now we're waiting to adopt. We have a beautiful home and all the love in the world to give a child. But we're told it will take years.Then one day, at Rocky Point Beach, one thing leads to another. I make a split-second decision - and I come home with a baby. His name is Liam. He has tiny red bow lips and the chubbiest cheeks. He's gorgeous. I call him Jonah.Now what happens when my husband gets home?AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE, NAIL-BITING TENSION AND THE BIGGEST TWIST YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR.

Coming from a privileged background, Blaise Viscount Sheringham served in the Royal Air Force, rising to the rank of Air Commodore. A man never without a woman, until he found his military career became entwined with the mysterious Gabriella Sky. A woman who held both him and his family under her spell, the only woman who rejected him until he nearly lost her. Set against modern RAF operations, accuracy confirmed by Squadron Leader Roy Handley, who served both a King and Queen during his 30 years in the Royal Air Force, the book traces a life of "Privilege Without Love" to one of contentment.

When Isaac Bell attempts to decipher the forbidding deaths of nine men, he encounters a secret so powerful it could dictate the fate of the world in this riveting thriller by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.A century apart, NUMA Director Dirk Pitt and detective Isaac Bell team up to unlock the truth about the most famous maritime disaster of all time.In the present day, Pitt makes a daring rescue from inside an antiquated submersible in the waters off New York City. His reward afterward is a document left behind a century earlier by legendary detective Isaac Bell--a document that reopens a historical mystery...In 1911, in Colorado, Isaac Bell is asked to look into an unexplained tragedy at Little Angel Mine, in which nine people died. His dangerous quest to answer the riddle leads to a larger puzzle centered on byzanium, a rare element with extraordinary powers and of virtually incalculable value. As he discovers that there are people who will do anything to control the substance, Isaac Bell will find out just how far he'll go to stop them.

"When Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bunk one morning in August 1975, it triggers a panicked, terrified search. Losing a camper is a horrific tragedy under any circumstances, but Barbara isn't just any camper: she's the daughter of the wealthy family who owns the camp--as well as the opulent nearby estate, and most of the land in sight. And this isn't the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared in this region. Barbara's older brother also went missing 16 years earlier, never to be found. How could this have happened yet again? Out of this gripping beginning, Liz Moore weaves a ... textured drama, both emotionally nuanced and propelled by a double-barreled mystery"--

A Small Life is a captivating journey through the beautiful and varied Chilean landscape, following women who seem to be living "a small life" and yet, armed only with grit and values, they overcome great losses and forge ahead to strive for a better life. Agata, a Catholic nun, finds the infant, Lilia, abandoned at a foundling wheel. She and a resolute social worker, Señora Alvarez, do everything they can to help Lilia survive and thrive. They travel different paths, but their lives, unbeknownst to them, are inextricably interwoven, demonstrating that every life, no matter how small, is significant. The musically gifted Lilia finds love with an Italian self-made man, but things are not always as they appear.___________"Magical. With intelligent and graceful prose reminiscent of Alice Hoffman, Roxanne Z. Kind emerges as a female voice worthy of our attention. Her characters come to life so vividly and fiercely. Yet, Ms. Kind takes you by the hand and lovingly walks you through this tale of three disparate women, who, once upon time, touched and changed one another's small lives forever."-Sara Wood, Actor/Director/Producer/Founder of Actors Space West"Roxanne Z. Kind's A Small Life had me enthralled from the very first paragraph. It is a magically beautiful recounting of her family lore, drawn with nuances that, imagined or otherwise, seem both real and mystical. It is a novel, a history, and a poem all combined."-Gila Zalon, Screenwriter/Film Producer

In Liam Hunter's debut work, "Take Control of History," readers embark on an unconventional literary journey that delves deep into the human experience. This eclectic collection of tales spans the entire spectrum of life, showcasing the author's unwavering dedication to storytelling from the perspective of a writer on the literary fringes.The journey begins with "Rants, Roars, and Wreckage: The Tale of the Demolition Derby Maverick," introducing a daredevil thriving in a world of chaos. "Neighborly Reconciliation: The Tale of Two Feuding Friends" explores complex human relationships and the redemptive power of forgiveness. "The Man Obsessed with Zebra Irrational Numbers" delves into mathematical innovation and genius, while "The Night of the Fish Stick Fiasco" offers a humorous take on life's absurdities.As you explore further, "A Grocery Store Journey" uncovers hidden narratives in mundane places, and "Blossoming Magic: The Witch, the Curse, and the Disciples" blends mysticism with the ordinary.Returning to the core theme, "Take Control of History (Revisited)" prompts readers to reevaluate accepted narratives. "I Will Be Your Designated Driver" challenges individual responsibility, and "We Need to Fix Our Streets" calls for collective action.The journey culminates with "The Philosopher's Equation: Number Theory and the Eternal Recurrence," leaving a lasting impact, emphasizing the transformative power of stories."Take Control of History" invites readers to explore the intricate tapestry of human existence, offering a fresh perspective on life, love, and the quest for significance. Hunter's unique narrative voice challenges conventions and encourages readers to take charge of their own history, compelling us to rethink the stories we tell ourselves and believe.

A Telepathic Hitman Has Stolen His Body!Beware the Fashion Police!After a hit man blasts telepathic psychiatrist David Lumen's mind into the body of a pampered kitty on its way home to the moon, David's desperate plan to make himself whole again is hampered by his new feline life. The only person close enough to communicate with is struggling avant-garde artist, Pippin Applegate.Pippin has problems of her own. The Fashion Police ticket her unmercifully for appearing disheveled in public, even though her accidents are never quite her fault. Her aunt is pressuring her to quit art and become VP of the family's Lunar apple business. And now Pippin has to deal with a telepathic cat?Suspense, Silliness... and a little SeductionTogether they spot David's body walking around... with the hit man's mind inside. Can David regain his true body when it's leaving a trail of chaos and murder that leads to Pippin's make-or-break art show?

When John, a self-destructive nihilist, wakes up in a well alongside two fading men, one thing becomes clear: escape, or die trying._______________________________________¿¿¿John awakes in a nightmare situation. Not knowing why, he's been trapped inside a pit of darkness with two dying men. His only connection to the outside world is their psychotic captor who gazes down on them in what they call, "The Fishbowl." The other men keep John alive for one reason: He is their only hope for escape. DEAR JOHN goes beyond your standard escape story as it explores love in all its possible forms, from the most wholesome to the most twisted. Through a series of flashbacks that cap off every chapter, we take our nihilistic, self-destructive main character and slowly bring him back to a time in his life when everything was perfect, in stark contrast with his "now," which is falling apart in the most deadly of ways. It does this with a dark sense of humor and character development that one may not expect from a book of this type.C/W: Death, murder, torture (mostly starvation), emotional manipulation, references to male rape (not on screen), Stockholm syndrome, bitter ending in book one to be resolved in book two.

Fünf Jahre alt ist Roland, als er in einer kalten Kriegsnacht 1945 mit seiner Familie von Breslau nach Westen fliehen muss.Mangel, Improvisation und Orientierungslosigkeit begleiten fortan seine Kindheit im Karlsruhe der unmittelbaren Nachkriegszeit bis ins frühe Erwachsenenalter hinein.Beharrlich sucht und seinen Weg zwischen verkrusteten Ordnungsvorstellungen und Selbstbestimmung.Das Bild, das er dabei von seiner Familie zeichnet, offenbart den Konflikt zwischen Kriegs- und Nachkriegsgeneration im schlichten bürgerlichen Milieu.Dem ¿Gespenst Ordnung¿ begegnet er auf seine Weise: ¿ Vor allem war es das Spielerische und Zufällige, das mich in seinen Bann zog, was es in Gang setzte, welche Welten es erschloss und welche Spielräume sich meiner Neugier und Phantasie öffneten.¿Präzise, in oft ironisch-kritischen Beobachtungen und Reflexionen beleuchtet der Erzähler, bisweilen mit umwerfender Komik, die Gesellschaft der jungen Bundesrepublik, eng verwoben mit seinen eigenen Lebensentscheidungen.Authentisch und von verblüffender Aktualität!

Dies ist die Geschichte des Katers Tom und der Menschen, denen er in seinem Leben begegnet. Im brodelnden London des 18. Jahrhunderts erlebt er seine Abenteuer: Er landet im Gefängnis, lernt dort einen Wegelagerer kennen, und er wird gezwungen, auf dem Jahrmarkt aufzutreten. Tom hat unzählige Liebschaften, er kämpft siegreich in einer Schlacht und brennt rebellisch das Haus eines Mausefallenfabrikanten nieder.Dieses Buch ist der erste Katzenroman der Weltliteratur, der Urvater aller Katzenkrimis und aller anderen Katzengeschichten. Es ist auch der Grund, warum alle Kater im Englischen tomcat genannt werden: Sie sind nämlich benannt nach dem Romanhelden. Es ist ein vielschichtiges Werk, voller versteckter Anspielungen auf damalige Ereignisse und zugleich eine zeitlose Liebeserklärung an die Katze. Ein Klassiker für literarisch anspruchsvolle Katzenfreunde, skurril, satirisch und bizarr. Hier erstmals in deutscher Sprache, reich illustriert mit historischen Katzenbildern.Mehr als 250 Jahre war es ein Geheimnis, wer diesen Kurzroman geschrieben hat. In einer spannenden detektivischen Spurensuche enthüllt der zweite Teil, dass der anonyme Autor des Buches David Garrick ist. Er war der berühmteste Schauspieler des 18. Jahrhunderts, der mit seiner völlig neuartigen, natürlichen Spielweise die moderne Schauspielkunst begründete und seiner Zeit in jeder Hinsicht weit voraus war.Das Vorbild für den Romanhelden ist vermutlich Hodge gewesen, der prominenteste Kater des 18. Jahrhunderts. Sein Denkmal steht noch heute in London.

Ein Vater liegt in einem Hospiz im Sterben. Er ruft seinen Sohn zu sich und will vor ihm eine Art letzter Beichte ablegen. Er erzählt ihm, was er zuvor nie getan, von seinen Kriegserlebnissen. Und die sind wahrhaftig erschreckend, wirr und bunt. Von den Sowjets gefangen genommen, gelingt ihm die Flucht. Fast ohne jedes Hilfsmittel flieht er zu Fuß durch das winterliche Nordrussland. Mannigfaltig und gefährlich gestaltet sich diese Flucht. Verletzt erreicht er die deutschen Linien und wird in einem Lazarettzug in die Heimat gebracht. Dort heiratet er, inzwischen genesen, eine Krankenschwester, die er im Lazarettzug kennengelernt hat. Dennoch meldet er sich an die Westfront, nimmt an der Ardennenoffensive teil, wird von den Briten gefangen genommen, wird Freund eines britischen Offiziers, flieht erneut, kommt nach Hause. Viele Jahre später erkennt er einen Nazi-Kriegsverbrecher, der ihm einst übel mitgespielt hat. Er bittet, inzwischen todkrank, seinen Sohn um die späte Rache und die Enttarnung dieses Mannes. Dieser erfährt davon und bringt seinen Rächer mit einer Giftkapsel um, kann aber unerkannt entfliehen. Wird der Sohn seinen Vater rächen?Ein bis zur letzten Zeile packendes Buch und zugleich ein stimmiges Zeitdokument.

5G-Netze werden weltweit auf- und ausgebaut. Im Vergleich zu 4G bieten sie nicht nur offensichtliche Vorteile wie höhere Bitraten, sondern hohe Zuverlässigkeit und geringe Latenz, z.B. für Car-to-X-Anwendungen, oder die Einbindung einer sehr hohen Anzahl von Endgeräten, z.B. von Sensoren in einer Smart City. Dieses einzige deutschsprachige Buch zur 5G-Technik beginnt mit der Evolution bei den Mobilfunknetzen hin zu 5G und geht in der Folge auf die Basiskonzepte und -technologien wie NGN, IMS, die Virtualisierung mit NFV und MEC sowie SDN ein. Die besondere Herangehensweise an 5G über Anwendungsfälle und Einsatzszenarien hin zu konkreten Anforderungen sowie die Standardisierung bei ITU und vor allem 3GPP sowie die internationale Regulierung werden aufgezeigt. Breiten Raum nehmen das Design von 5G-Systemen, die 5G-Zugangsnetze inkl. Open-RAN mit ihrer leistungsstarken Übertragungstechnik sowie das Kernnetz mit den innovativen Konzepten der Service Based Architecture und des Network Slicing inkl. Beispielen aus der Netzwerkpraxis ein. Ein 5G-System wird in der Gesamtsicht dargestellt, ergänzt durch einen Blick auf Campusnetze und abgerundet durch einen Überblick über alle relevanten IT Security-Aspekte. Abgeschlossen wird die Gesamtbetrachtung durch einen Blick auf die Umwelteinflüsse durch die elektromagnetische Strahlung, die Energie- und Rohstoffbedarfe sowie das Thema Nachhaltigkeit. Zudem wird die Weiterentwicklung bei 5G beschrieben inkl. eines optimal aufbereiteten Einstiegs in 6G. Hauptziel des Buches ist es, an 5G-Technik und -Anwendungsszenarien interessierten Personen fundiertes 5G-Wissen zu vermitteln und zur weiteren Auseinandersetzung mit diesem Themengebiet anzuregen. Angesprochen sind allgemein technisch Interessierte, speziell Mitarbeitende von öffentlichen und privaten Netzbetreibern. Interesse wird dieses Buch auch in den IT-Abteilungen möglicher 5G-Anwenderfirmen wecken, nicht zuletzt natürlich bei Studierenden der Informatik und Elektrotechnik.

A TV horror host broadcasts mysterious messages. Ghosts may be wandering the streets of a college town and hanging out at the corner bar. A student struggles to pay her rent. Welcome to the world of Dr. Bleak's Castle of Freaks, where BS'ing with friends masks existential angst, and it's hard to know what's truly real.

From an internationally award-winning author comes a captivating series that will break your heart, piece it back together, then break it again.THE SEASONS OF BELLE READING ORDER:The Summer of Everything (#1)To Autumn, With Love (#2)The Colour of Winter (#3)The Spring Farewell (#4)Happily married and still living in Tuscany, Belle and Andre pursue their dreams of starting a family. They've commenced fertility treatment and are hopeful it will result in a pregnancy. But a surprise bombshell from Belle's best friend, Riley, puts their treatment on hold. Riley announces that she's marrying her partner, Emilio, and asks Belle and Andre to fly to Sydney for the wedding. But this is not the only surprise waiting for Belle when she arrives in her hometown. Someone she loves dearly confesses devastating news to her. Belle and Andre must decide if they will stay in Sydney, putting their dreams of having a baby on hold. One thing Belle knows for certain- she can't lose another person she loves. Witness the power of hope, loyalty and human resilience in The Spring Farewell, the heart-wrenching final instalment in the Seasons of Belle series.

An epic love story in war-ravaged Culpeper during the Civil War where an unlikely romance blossoms between the widowed Rebecca and the dashing Union Officer Colonel Charles. Can their love survive the agony of war?It's 1864 in Culpeper, Virginia, and the Civil War is raging. War widow Rebecca Gaines struggles to manage the family farm on her own. Life is difficult in besieged Culpepper, and the arrival of Union soldiers on her property for the winter offers Rebecca extra income but she fears having the enemy at her doorstep.The troop's commanding Officer is Colonel Charles Redmond, a dashing, surprisingly courteous gentleman, is not what she expects from a Union soldier, and Rebecca finds herself drawn to the handsome officer despite her misgivings of falling for the enemy.Charlie is not without his demons and is alarmed at how easily he has fallen for the lovely Southerner. Charlie hides a secret that, if discovered, will mean social disgrace and an end to his distinguished military career. Can he risk his reputation and career for the woman he is falling in love with?

"Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books in France and Italy, Volume II" is a compilation of excerpts from the travel notebooks of the American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The notebooks were written during his travels in France and Italy.Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804¿1864) was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, best known for works such as "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables." In addition to his fiction, Hawthorne kept detailed notebooks during his travels, where he recorded observations, reflections, and experiences."Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books in France and Italy" provides readers with a glimpse into Hawthorne's thoughts and impressions as he explored these European countries. The travelogue offers a literary perspective on the landscapes, culture, and people he encountered during his journey.For those interested in Hawthorne's writing style and his observations of European life in the 19th century, this volume serves as a valuable resource. The content likely captures the author's keen insights and literary craftsmanship applied to his travel experiences.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Japan" is a book written by John Finnemore. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series is known for providing readers, particularly a young audience, with insights into different countries and regions around the world. These books typically focus on the culture, geography, and way of life in the featured location.In the case of "Peeps at Many Lands: Japan," John Finnemore likely offers a descriptive and informative narrative about Japan, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The series aimed to provide a vivid and accessible portrayal of different countries.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Japan and travel literature, this book could serve as a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. It was designed to be educational and engaging for readers curious about the world beyond their own borders.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series, and it was written by George W. T. Omond. The series offers readers insights into different countries and regions around the world, focusing on their culture, geography, and way of life.George W. T. Omond, the author, likely provides a descriptive and informative narrative about Belgium, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series was known for presenting a vivid and accessible portrayal of various countries for a young audience.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Belgium and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium" could be a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. The series aimed to provide an engaging introduction to different cultures and societies.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Ireland" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series and was written by Katharine Tynan. This series is known for providing readers with insights into different countries and regions around the world, focusing on their culture, geography, and way of life.Katharine Tynan, the author, likely presents a descriptive and informative narrative about Ireland, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series was designed to offer a vivid and accessible portrayal of different countries, often intended for a young audience.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Ireland and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Ireland" could provide a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. The series aimed to provide an engaging introduction to different cultures and societies around the world.

We had tasted of Spain before ever we had crossed her frontiers. Indeed, perhaps Spain is the easiest country to obtain samples from without the fatigue of travelling. The Spaniard carries his atmosphere with him: wherever he goes he re-creates in his immediate surroundings more than a hint of his national existence. The Englishman abroad may be English¿more brutally and uncompromisingly English than the Spaniard is Spanish¿yet he does not carry England with him. He does not, that is, recreate England to the extent of making her seem quite real abroad; there she appears alien, remote, somewhat out of place. So, too, neither the Russian, the German, the Dane, the Portuguese, the Italian, nor the American can carry with him the flavour of his homeland in an essence sufficiently concentrated to withstand the insidious infiltration of a foreign atmosphere. To some extent the Scandinavian countries, Norway and Sweden, have this power; but Spain is thus gifted in the greatest measure. These three countries seem to possess a national unconsciousness which fends them off from too close a contact with lands which are foreign to them; perhaps one might almost accuse them of a lack of sensitiveness in certain aspects....

"Peeps at Many Lands: Australia" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series and is written by Frank Fox. The series, which consists of various volumes, provides readers with glimpses into different countries and regions around the world. Each volume typically focuses on the culture, geography, and way of life in the featured location.Frank Fox, the author, was a British journalist and writer known for his travel books and articles. In "Peeps at Many Lands: Australia," readers can expect to find a descriptive and informative narrative about Australia, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Australia and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Australia" could be a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period.

An account of Charles Dickens's experiences in Italy in which he portrays a nation of great contrasts: between grandiose buildings and squalid poverty, and between past and present. Combining travelogue with social commentary, this book is depicts an exciting and disquieting journey.Pictures from Italy is a travelogue by Charles Dickens, written in 1846 and illustrated by Samuel Palmer. The book reveals the concerns of its author as he presents, according to Kate Flint, the country "like a chaotic magic-lantern show, fascinated both by the spectacle it offers, and by himself as spectator"