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Now considered a cult classic, this dreamy portrait of Provence before World War II brings the storied region in vivid color. From one of the great British authors of the twentieth century, this whi……続きを見る

Pointillist in detail, lapidary in method and brutal in effect...an eloquent, disturbing memoir." --Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times Born in the 1920s to nomadic, bohemian parents, Paula Fox is ……続きを見る

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A cross-genre evocation of a writer's life in the Mediterranean, this account documents the happy years Ford Madox Ford spent living in the South of France with his young artist lover, Biala.. Blend……続きを見る

Published in 1931, this is Ford's most fascinating memoir, following on Ancient Lights and covering the years from 1894 to the outbreak of World War I ー his transition from privileged godson of the……続きを見る

Ford describes his encounters with Conrad, Hemingway, Proust, and Joyce, among other writers, with an infectious energy that animates every page of this compelling memoir. This comprehensive new edi……続きを見る

Distributed on behalf of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications  Rae O. Weimer founded the University of Florida’s first school of journalism, and within one year of his……続きを見る

Amico e collaboratore di Joseph Conrad, Ford Madox Ford scrisse questa biografia nel 1924, lo stesso anno della morte dello scrittore. Opera densa e appassionata, condotta sul filo dei ricordi, ques……続きを見る

George Eliot is one of the most celebrated novelists in history. Her books, including Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda, and Adam Bede, are as appreciated now as they were in the nineteenth century. Yet h……続きを見る

Great journalism relies on a narrative arc to engage and inform the reader. Stories Can Save Us looks at how the best reporters and writers craft narrative literary journalism. Journalist Matt Tulli……続きを見る

The creators behind the legends of Spider-Man, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more were hardly overnight successes. Read the collected biographies of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, an……続きを見る

Roxane Gay tem escrito com intimidade e sensibilidade sobre alimentação e corpo, utilizando as próprias lutas emocionais e psicológicas como meio de explorar as ansiedades comuns sobre prazer, consu……続きを見る

'Each poem in this startling debut is sensual, powerful and jewel-like. Water Signs is a rallying cry, a love letter, a celebration of sex and sexual pleasure - the refusal to be swept out to sea by……続きを見る

A leitura deste livro não é para os fracos. Nele consta a narração de fatos históricos dos primeiros 1500 anos da história dos cristãos e como os mesmos foram perseguidos pelos inimigos da fé cristã……続きを見る

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist: a searingly honest memoir of food, weight, self-image, and learning how to feed your hunger while taking care of yourself. “I ate and ate ……続きを見る

The Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies, spanning twelve volumes, is a collection of biographical sketches that delve into the lives of renowned individuals who have played significant role……続きを見る

Carissa Stanton is a name that embodies courage, curiosity, and a thirst for exploration. This captivating biography takes readers on a journey alongside a modern-day adventurer as she traverses the……続きを見る

The name Charles Duhigg is synonymous with investigative journalism and a relentless pursuit of the truth. In this captivating biography, we uncover the man behind the byline and explore his journey……続きを見る

Get ready to enter the captivating world of finance and academia with the legendary Michael C. Jensen as your guide. In this riveting biography, we lift the veil on the life and work of one of the m……続きを見る

Born into a family of renowned authors and academics, Erpenbeck's path seemed predetermined. However, her experiences growing up in a divided Germany and her unique perspective on the world shaped h……続きを見る

In this biography, we uncover Abby's early struggles and the pivotal moments that shaped her resilient spirit. From navigating personal losses to embracing new beginnings, Abby's life is a testament……続きを見る

From an early age, Robbins displayed a love for art and a rebellious spirit. Unsatisfied with the limited representation of women in comics, she set out to change the game. The biography delves into……続きを見る

Known for her captivating poetry and prose, Brous uses language as a tool for transformation and healing. The biography digs into her literary journey, exploring how she harnesses the power of words……続きを見る

An analytical and deeply rich historical biography of a great American author who is little known or remembered today. Lew Wallace, a fascinating and multitalented historical figure, has consistentl……続きを見る

"How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen" by David Brooks is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration into the intricacies of human connection. Brooks, a r……続きを見る

Charlotte Brontë is one of the world's best-loved writers. Her extraordinary literary talent manifested itself at an early age when she penned a series of imaginative and entertaining tales. Before ……続きを見る

Ford Madox Ford can never quite keep out of it. The more self-effacing he seems, the more his the writing becomes: scenes of preternatural clarity. 'Memory doesn't work like that,' said one critic. ……続きを見る

During a Christmas leave in London, Ford Madox Ford attended a party at the French Embassy, 'a heavy blond man in a faded uniform', wearied by years of war, recalled to a longing for the life of a w……続きを見る

With no skills and limited knowledge they built a life in the middle of nowhere by reading how-to books and doing things the hard way. In this lighthearted memoir they face the challenges of constru……続きを見る

Jean-Paul Sartre is an undisputed giant of twentieth-century philosophy. His intellectual writings popularizing existentialism combined with his creative and artistic flair have made him a legend of……続きを見る