In the mid-seventies at an all-boys Catholic school in Melbourne, Timothy Conigrave fell wildly and sweetly in love with the captain of the football team.
"e;The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him by Paul Leicester Ford is a captivating work of fiction that delves into the complexities of character, reputation, and society.
Dieses Buch richtet sich an eine Zielgruppe, die im deutschsprachigen Ratgebermarkt bislang kaum vorkommt: mobilitatseingeschrankte altere Hundebesitzer in Mehrfamilienhausern - und die Angehorigen, Pflegedienste und Unterstutzer, die sie im Alltag begleiten.
Die sieben hermetischen Prinzipien faszinieren seit uber hundert Jahren spirituell Suchende - doch zwischen schillernden Versprechen und esoterischem Mythos geht der nuchterne Kern des Kybalion oft verloren.
Strom weg, Wasser nur noch ein Rinnsal, Heizung kalt - und du sitzt im dritten Stock einer Mietwohnung ohne Keller und ohne Platz fur "e;Prepperkeller"e;-Romantik.
Sauberes Trinkwasser direkt aus dem Hahn - fur viele selbstverstandlich, aber in der Praxis oft mit Unsicherheiten verbunden: Reicht die Qualitat des Leitungswassers wirklich aus?
Elsie's journey on inland waters follows the adventures of a close-knit family as they set sail aboard a private yacht to explore a grand exposition celebrating art and culture.
Frances Waldeaux: A novel follows the journey of a widowed mother as she travels to Europe with her son, seeking fresh experiences and a sense of renewal.
Unconscious comedians explores the complexities of Parisian society through the eyes of a provincial visitor seeking justice against corrupt local authorities.
Tales of northumbria presents a vivid depiction of a distinctive region, drawing readers into the spirit of its landscapes and the resilient character of its people.
Halil the pedlar: A tale of old Stambul unfolds in the vibrant, politically charged atmosphere of Ottoman Istanbul, where the daily life of a modest pedlar transforms into a pivotal force of rebellion.
The desert trail opens in a rugged border town during a time of political upheaval, where the American-Mexico divide becomes both a setting and a symbol for uncertainty and opportunity.
Sara Crewe or what happened at Miss Minchin's follows the story of a young girl who is sent to a boarding school when her father leaves for a faraway land.
Blix follows the life of a spirited young woman in a socially conscious San Francisco household, where family ties and romantic entanglements shape her journey toward self-discovery.
Trusia: a princess of Krovitch traces the convergence of adventure and political unrest through the eyes of a restless outsider drawn into a fading monarchy's final stand.
Daisy: The autobiography of a cat uses the voice of its feline narrator to offer a thoughtful exploration of how animals experience the world shaped by human behavior.
The Ralstons Volume I is a novel that reflects on the tension between personal identity and the expectations placed upon individuals by family, wealth, and society.
True and other stories presents a sequence of narratives that examine the subtleties of human emotion, the tension between historical memory and personal longing, and the fragility of connection.
An elder brother portrays the quiet, reflective life of an aging bookseller whose reclusive routine is shaped by solitude and devotion to his small bookshop.
Maria or the wrongs of woman portrays the harrowing struggles of a woman imprisoned unjustly by her husband in a patriarchal society that denies her agency and rights.
Sea mew abbey opens with themes of loss and longing, centering on a grieving father who loses his wife and finds his infant daughter sent to a convent.
The truth about Tristrem Varick: A novel explores the intricate tension between personal desire and social duty in a world defined by legacy, appearance, and silent expectation.
Trevlyn hold: A novel examines the tension between inherited obligation and individual resolve in a setting shaped by class, loss, and generational expectations.
Wanted: A cook Domestic Dialogues is a domestic comedy that explores the humorous trials of a newlywed couple settling into home life in New York City, specifically their efforts to hire a suitable cook.
Peter: The priest tells the story of a young novice monk whose steadfast nature is tested when he is chosen to become the tutor of a wayward child from a powerful household.
The turn of the balance Book I examines the quiet disparities between privilege and hardship through parallel lives shaped by class, duty, and unseen injustice.