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Une nouvelle, extraite du recueil "Garden Party", qui décrit ou peint à petites touches la journée d'une famille en Nouvelle Zélande dans le bungalow familial, un jour d'été au début des années 1900. L'auteur récrée avec précision et amour la Nouvelle-Zélande de son enfance. Elle écrit son pays, comme si elle ne l'avait jamais quitté.

Laura, une jeune fille de bonne famille, jeune fille très sensible aide à la préparation de la fête qui va avoir lieu dans le jardin...

"Mariage à la mode" est une autre nouvelle de Katherine Mansfield (extraite du recueil "Garden party") qui aborde avec finesse la désunion, la brèche qui se creuse entre deux êtres, et ce dans un cadre idyllique par une belle journée d'été. Avec son stylo-scalpel, elle nous plonge dans les cœurs de William, époux délaissé et de sa jeune femme Isabelle, accaparée par ses nouveaux amis artistes.

Prélude est une nouvelle extraite du recueil "Félicité" de Katherine Mansfield. Une nouvelle, qui aborde à nouveau l'enfance...

When a powerful but unpopular bureaucrat is accused of theft and computer fraud, Sandra is convinced that the charge is false. But how to track down the culprit when almost anyone could be the enemy? In her search for the truth, Sandra finds herself in a battle of wits against an elusive and unscrupulous opponent, a battle in which no one's allegiance can be taken for granted....

Mais où sont les neiges d'antan... Cueillez dès aujourd'hui les roses de la vie... Madame se meurt. Madame est morte... il neigeait, il neigeait toujours... Les pages qu'il faut connaître, parce qu'elles font partie intégrante du patrimoine de la France, que les jeunes par conséquent ont à apprendre - et y a-t-il procédé plus séduisant et plus efficace que d'entendre ces pages enregistrées dans la plus pieuse fidélité au génie créateur ? Les pages qu'il faut connaître... et qu'en fait tant de Français et d'étrangers connaissent et savent par cœur !

“These are poems that go beyond the limits of words. By wrestling with the poems in 3rd I, by engaging with them, the world is more intensely lived. This guy is offering us everything. This is heroic poetry.” (John Marsden)

Australian actress and author Vanessa de Largie is a survivor of domestic violence. Don't Hit Me! is the true diarised account of her time living with an abusive man. The story is conveyed through poems, journal entries, and fragments of lyrical prose. The book is a snapshot of domestic violence in real time. Raw, poignant and brave - it's a tale that will stay with you.

Michael Faudet's latest book delves deeper into the meaning of love, the intricacy of relationships, self-empowerment, seduction, and sex. Taking the listener on a whimsical and sometimes heartbreaking journey, where fantasy and reality collide. Cult of Two is much more than just a beautiful collection of poetry, prose, and short stories. It is a compelling invitation to confront and explore the conflicting emotions that live within all of us.

Alice Collins liebt ihren Großvater aus tiefstem Herzen. Selbst jetzt, obwohl er mit einem Liegegips zu Hause im winterlich kalten Liverpool festsitzt und sie sich mit all den alleinstehenden Frauen herumschlagen muss. Die beliefern ihn mit Essen, guten Ratschlägen und verliebten Blicken. Neben ihrer Arbeit als Webdesignerin ist Alice’ einzige Ablenkung der Austausch mit Informatikern auf einer IT-Plattform. Vor allem mit einem, der ihr nicht mehr aus dem Kopf geht, seit sie einander nicht nur schreiben, sondern den Videochat nutzen.

The final installment in a long journey of healing is the fieriest of them all. Out of the Ashes offers a roadmap for listeners seeking to emerge from devastation. Divided into seven sections—The Destruction, The End, The Quiet, The Wrath, The Transformation, The Arising, The Resurgence—this very personal and engaging new collection from prolific poet Courtney Peppernell illuminates a powerful journey of resilience and survival. It masterfully charts the process of rising again after your life has been burned to the ground.

Self-healing is the theme of the entire Pillow Thoughts series. While books II and III focus on healing the heart and mind, respectively, Pillow Thoughts IV offers a balm for healing the soul. Have a cup of tea and let yourself feel.

Herb Wharton, former drover now celebrated author, unleashes a strikingly original vision of outback Australia. From the riotous picnic races to the famous Mt Isa rodeo, from childhood in the yumba to gutsy outback pubs, Unbranded presents a rollicking cast of stockmen, shearers, barmaids and tourists. At its heart this is the story of three men: Sandy is a white man; Bindi, a Murri; Mulga is related on his mother's side to Bindi, and on his Irish father's side to Sandy. Their lives and enduring friendship cover 40 years in the mulga country of the far west.

Unlike the other verse novels of C. J. Dennis, this collection of 13 poems is focused on political satire. The action is set in the society of an arboreal race, known as Glugs, and described by the author "stupid race of docile folk". Among the targets of Dennis's mocking scrutiny are free trade, social conformity, and extravagant bureaucracy.

Jade Jackson liebt Schafe – und ihren Job. Ihre Facharztausbildung im größten Krankenhaus ihrer Heimatstadt Las Vegas nähert sich dem Ende, als ein für Notärzte kaum nennenswerter Vorfall ihr die Freude an ihrem Beruf raubt. Ihr Bruder versucht, sie mit einem weiteren Schaf für ihre Sammlung aufzumuntern. Es hat ein Einhorn und ist in Zeitungspapier eingeschlagen, eine Anzeige ist rot eingekringelt. Spontan wie nie zuvor tauscht Jade die Wüstenstadt in Nevada gegen die atemberaubende Natur Neuseelands, die sterile Notfallambulanz gegen eine Schaffarm. Auszeit im Paradies!

South Sea Tales (1911) is a collection of short stories written by Jack London. Most stories are set in island communities, like those of Hawaii, or are set aboard a ship. Contents: The House of Mapuhi / The Whale Tooth / Mauki / "Yah! Yah! Yah!" / The Heathen / The Terrible Solomons / The Inevitable White Man / The Seed of McCoy

Annie Sherrington expects nothing from life – and is never disappointed. Cared for by the Foundling Hospital, then apprenticed to a housekeeper, she must live her life serving others. But when she’s falsely accused of theft, Annie is devastated to learn she’ll be transported to the far side of the world as a convict.

This poetic book tells the story of David, a farmer born in 1960s Australia who was expected to carry on his family’s traditions on the land. We follow his life from birth to an imagined death, spanning a turbulent time when small rural communities across Australia collapsed.

Sea Spray and Smoke Drift is a collection of poetry. The book showcases Gordon’s deep connection to nature, the sea, and the rugged Australian landscape. His verses explore themes of courage, adventure, and personal struggle, often reflecting his own turbulent life. The poems, characterized by their vivid imagery and rhythmic flow, capturing the spirit of colonial Australia. Notable pieces like “A Song of Autumn” and “The Swimmer” highlight his skill of lyrical storytelling.

1782 – the final year of the Bonner family’s good fortune. Eva, the eldest child of a respectable London watchmaker becomes guardian to her sister, Keziah, and brother, Henry. Barely more than a child herself, she tries to steer a course through a darker side of London she hadn’t known existed. But her attempts are not enough to keep the family together and she is wrongfully accused of a crime she didn’t commit and transported to the penal colony of Sydney, New South Wales on the Lady Amelia.