Set in a country of arbitrary arrests, sudden disappearances & summary executions, Isabel Allende's magical new novel tells of the passionate affair of two people prepared to risk everything for the sake of justice & truth. Irene Beltran, a reporter, comes from a wealthy background; Francisco Leal, a young photographer secretly engaged in undermining the military dictatorship, is strongly attracted by her beauty. It does not matter that Irene's fiance is an army captain: each time Francisco accompanies her on a magazine assignment, he falls more deeply in love with her. When they go to investigate the mysterious case of Evangelina Ranquileo, a girl suffering from spectacular fits which are rumoured to have miraculous powers, the arrival of soldiers adds a sinister aspect to the mystery. & then Evangelina disappears. Irene & Francisco, in trying to trace her & indict the Junta, become engulfed in a vortex of terror & violence. ...

Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck, one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century, offers a powerful but tragic tale in ” Of Mice & Men”. ` Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don`t belong no place`. George & his large, simple-minded friend Lennie are drifters, following wherever work leads them. Arriving in California`s Salinas Valley, they get work on a ranch. If they can just stay out of trouble, George promises Lennie, then one day they might be able to get some land of their own & settle down some place. But kind-hearted, childlike Lennie is a victim of his own strength. Seen by others as a threat, he finds it impossible to control his emotions. & one day not even George will be able to save him from trouble. ...

Drifters in search of work, George & his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back
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Drifters in search of work, George & his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back
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Drifters in search of work, George & his simple-minded friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except each other & a dream. A dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch, but their hopes are doomed as Lennie struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding & jealousy becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes, friendship & a shared vision, & giving a voice to America`s lonely & dispossesed, Of Mice & Men remains Steinbeck`s most popular work. ...

Savvy George & gentle giant Lennie are drifters, hustling for a living in a string of dead-end jobs. George looks out for Lennie as they move from town to town, running from trouble & dreaming big. A place of their own, a piece of l&, a bit of money. But trouble follows Lennie like a shadow, & George has his work cut out to keep him safe. John Steinbeck`s classic novel in a super-readable format with dyslexia-friendly features that more readers can access & enjoy. ...

The orca is one of Earth`s most intelligent animals. Remarkably sophisticated, they have languages & cultures & even long-term memories. Their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. Despite their label as `killer whales` they are often benign & gentle, which makes the story of the captive-orca industry & the endangerment of their population around the world that much more tragic. In Of Orcas & Men, David Neiwert provides a compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting & scientific research on a majestic species. He explores the sometimes fraught relationship between this extraordinary animal & human beings, both in the wild & in captivity. David Neiwert`s book is a triumph of reporting, observation & research, & a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom`s most remarkable members. ...

Notwithstanding four years of medical school & an eight-year residency, a psychiatrist really learns his trade from his patients. After five years of practicing in San Francisco, including stints in the emergency room & the city jail, Paul Linde thought he had seen it all. When his pediatrician wife decided she wanted to practice medicine in Africa for a while, he went along for the ride, not expecting that the experience would transform his life. Of Spirits & Madness is Linde's account of his year spent practicing psychiatry at Zimbabwe's Harare Central Hospital. With compassion, good humor, & growing insight he describes his patients & their demons & difficulties. We meet Winston Chivero, who injures himself by sticking needles & nails into his leg in order to protect his community from a bewitchment; Sister Pagomo, a Shona nurse suffering from kufungisisa, or thinking too much; Esther Mawena, who tries to kill herself after her husband gives her AIDS; Samuel Rugare, a 28-year-old laborer driven mad by too much mbanje, or cannabis; & many others. Overwhelmed at first by the press of suffering humanity waiting patiently in his clinic to see him, Linde gradually comes to understand how mental illness cuts across cultures. He also sees the devastation it can cause in a country where psychosis is severely stigmatized as a contagious spiritual illness caused by witchcraft. Most of all he is left with many important lessons from his patients who endure poverty & illness with incredible patience & spiritual dignity. ...

In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, former President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans & the ideals that have shaped his nation. From the artistry of Georgia O` Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, Barack Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children & within all children. Evocative illustrations by the award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities & achievements of these great Americans, & the innocence & promise of childhood. This book celebrates the potential within all of us to pursue our dreams & forge our own paths. ...

Mrs Featherby had been having pleasant dreams until she woke to discover the front of her house had vanished overnight.. . On a seemingly normal morning in London, a group of people all lose something dear to them, something dear but peculiar: the front of their house, their piano keys, their sense of direction, their place of work. Meanwhile, Jake, a young boy whose father brings him to London following his mother`s sudden death in an earthquake, finds himself strangely attracted to other people`s lost things. But little does he realise that his most valuable possession, his relationship with his dad, is slipping away from him. Of Things Gone Astray is a magical fable about modern life & values. Perfect for fans of Andrew Kaufman & Cecelia Ahern. ...