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Beginning with the seemingly simple question "what is human?" Fr. FitzGerald investigates the implications of modern science. Several lectures are devoted to stem cells. What are they, where do they come from, and how are they used? Does it matter if a stem cell comes from an embryo versus bone marrow, the placenta, or skin? Examine the promise and dangers of stem cell research. The world marveled at Dolly, the first cloned sheep, and now cloning is widespread. What is cloning, how is it done, and are humans being cloned now?

Ein Klassiker der Moderne - in einer brillanten Neuübersetzung...

Here is the ultimate romantic novel that reveals the decadence, prosperity, and exhilaration of the Jazz Age, the time that succeeded World War I, creating a world of glamour for the fortunate few. In Jay Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald creates a mysterious, wealthy hero who throws fabulous parties that he shows little interest in attending but which prove very eventful.

Absolution is a haunting and psychologically rich short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1924. In this deeply introspective tale of guilt, imagination, and spiritual crisis, young Rudolph Miller—a devout eleven-year-old boy—finds himself entangled in a web of religious expectations, private transgressions, and the fragile dance between truth and illusion. When he tells a lie during confession, a crisis of faith erupts, leading him down a path of inner turmoil that starkly mirrors the disillusionments of adulthood.

Ciphered is a cinematic, long-form true-crime podcast that unravels history’s most baffling unsolved mysteries—blending investigative storytelling, cryptic puzzles, and immersive sound design. Hosted by fictional narrator Ryan Fitz, each episode explores a chilling real-life case—from infamous cold cases and vanishing witnesses to lost art heists, encrypted confessions, and strange patterns buried in public records. What sets Ciphered apart: 🕵️‍♀️ Story-driven, script-first: Every episode is carefully crafted like a documentary thriller, not a casual chat.

Winter is a captivating and truly gorgeous season, but we refuse to engage with it. We block it out. We turn the heating up against the cold and draw curtains against the darkness. However, as Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald explains, in ignoring the spectacular beauty of winter we miss out on an opportunity no other season presents. The winter we experience doesn't need to be harsh and barren. Gifts of Winter draws the listener into the miracles that occur in nature during winter, as our gardens and the world around us are most definitely not asleep.

Llegué al Inframundo escapando de un matrimonio arreglado. No iba a permitir que me casaran con Apolo, un dios que solo puede pensar en sí mismo. Ahora, lo único que necesito es que Hades, el odiosamente sexy y arrogante rey de este escabroso lugar, me ayude con mi plan.

Pinch Perkins is very excited that her Spark magic is finally here – she has been having so much fun bringing things to life (although Sir Furalot, her beloved teddy bear, is not happy about it!). But with magic comes responsibility – and when Pinch is told off one too many times by her mum and dad for causing chaos, she starts to wonder if being magical is all it’s cracked up to be.

Herman Melville: "Bartleby", Edgar Allan Poe: "Das Manuskript in der Flasche", Nathaniel Hawthorne: "Rappaccinis Tochter", Mark Twain: "Die Eine-Million-Pfund-Note", Edgar Allan Poe: "Hopp-Frosch" und F. Scott Fitzgerald: "Der Gast in Zimmer Neunzehn". In der Weltliteratur haben amerikanische Autoren und ihre Werke schon immer einen besonderen Rang eingenommen. Berühmte Namen wie Melville, Fitzgerald, Twain, Poe - sie alle beeinflussten die Literaturgeschichte und wurden so zu den großen Legenden in der fantastischen Welt der Bücher.

These novelists burst with a literary energy that is hard to contain. They cover a myriad of styles and themes, narratives packed full of fully-formed characters in powerful tales that have become an essential and integral part of our literary heritage.

Returning to Scotland to organise her wedding, Catriona is overcome with the jitters. She decides to tie up loose ends before settling permanently in Tuscany, and seeks out her ex-boyfriends. Only problem is, they all end up dead and Catriona is the prime suspect.

Winter Dreams is a story of friendship, love and betrayal by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

THE GREAT GATSBY, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American masterpiece, has enthralled readers since its original publication in 1925. The powerful story of love gained, lost, and rekindled ignites against a backdrop of Roaring Twenties excess. Speeding motorcars, wild parties, and dangerous business collide as gorgeous Daisy Buchanan must choose between the husband she can’t trust and the old flame who still owns her heart. Is Jay Gatsby an honorable man who wants to risk everything to recapture long-lost desire—or a cad who cheats and steals to get what he wants?

Nico and his cousins don't have much in common, but they're all excited to visit the Mayan ruins at Copán and witness the release of the scarlet macaws. Nearly extinct in Honduras, eight of these majestic birds are about to be introduced to a brand new bird sanctuary. But on the eve of the big day the birds are stolen! Who could have planned this bewildering bird heist—and why? Nico and his cousins are determined to find out—and anyone could be a suspect: poachers, developers, Mama's annoying novio . . .

Mack Fitzgerald and Ally Bross snuggle up under the covers for a weekly gossip session.

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The titles included in this collection, in order of appearance, are: The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle; The Call of the Wild, by Jack London; The Weary Blues, by Langston Hughes; The Great Gatsby, by F.

Il grande Gatsby, l'ambizioso giovanotto che ha saputo conquistarsi, con tutti i mezzi leciti e illeciti, prestigio, ricchezza e rispettabilità, culla un sogno impossibile. Vuol far rivivere l'amore fiorito un tempo tra lui e Daisy, che lo ha respinto, quando era povero e senza prospettive, per sposare il rampollo di una delle grandi famiglie americane.

En español neutro, narrado por un humano selección de cuentos cortos clásicos de la literatura universal pensada para todo público.

Cuando Casandra, la devota sacerdotisa de Apolo, recibió el don de la profecía a cambio de complacer todos los deseos del dios, jamás imaginó que negarse a entregarle su cuerpo sería su perdición. Helena huye de un matrimonio infeliz en Esparta y sigue a Paris, un príncipe troyano que le promete la relación que siempre soñó. Mientras los hombres de Troya se preparan para enfrentar la guerra, Casandra y Helena descubren que deben lidiar con algo más que el ejército que acecha afuera de sus murallas.