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En Cuentos de amor de locura y de muerte, encontramos al autor solitario que ha conocido personalmente estas mismas realidades. Se trata de una serie de cuentos escritos en plena selva, en la zona fronteriza de misiones, y distanciado igualmente de lo que aprendió leyendo a Mauupassant o a Chejov.
Algunos cuentos reunidos en el volumen de 1917 quizás nos parezcan desquiciados y morbosos, empero, no dejan de ser un tributo a la maestría
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An all-star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ..." My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?" It is towards this climactic crossroads that the story of Jesus of Nazareth leads, and to which, at the final moment, it again looks back in triumphant retrospect. It is the anguishing crossroads where the eternal questions of faith and doubt become resolved.
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From one of the most accomplished writers of our time comes another brilliant collection of short fiction. Artful, deft, and inventive; Lydia Davis' newest collection of stories delves into topics ranging from marriage to tiny insects. These stories are a celebration of language and careful observation that once again confirms Davis' sincere love and mastery of the form.
Only available at independent bookstores and libraries, by request of the author....
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Home Truths with Lady Grey' is an evocative, moving story about the power of friendship to unlock new ways of seeing life and self.
'My world is narrowing, constricting down to the thin end of a funnel.' When normally capable, career-minded Jennifer crumbles under a debilitating disease, she struggles with no longer being in control of her life. In the meantime, Mona, a family-oriented mother of Iranian heritage, finds out that her husband is...
5) Seventy-Five
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By law and like everyone else, George must die on his seventy-fifth birthday. There is not much time left and cruel things happen around him. His adored daughter reveals a secret to him too good to be true. It gives George and humanity a chance to regain hope for a dignified life. But before he and his wife can live in peace, he must make a terrible sacrifice.
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The First Anthology'' is the first anthology of screenplays based on Dianna Diverno's novels. There are three anthologies of screenplays, a total of 60 screenplays for movies and animated movies for children. Screenplays : Samba To Death, King Of The Mermaids, Last Wedding, Mirror Of The Night, Fang...
7) Daymi
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La historia de Daymi, es la inspiracion sobre una vida bonita de un ser lleno de amor y bondad, desarrollandose en el centro agroindustrial de Venezuela, incluyendo un aeropuerto de actividades aeroagricolas con aviones de fumigacion, enamorandose de un piloto y casandose posteriormente con el, comenzando una historia de amor. Viven un tiempo en la colonia agricola para luego trasladarse a la ciudad, no olvidando a sus padres y abuelos que quedan...
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Have you ever looked around a room full of people and wondered who they really are? What's their story? What have they been through? What makes them the way they are?
Daphne is a beautiful, single career woman who turns heads whenever she walks into a room. Despite the obvious attention from others, she battles insecurity and keeps her true feelings hidden, even from herself.
Rachel lives what seems to be a very charmed life. She is married to the...
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"Menckorley: Success on the brink of destiny" is an intense narrative that delves into the complex worlds of entrepreneurship and criminality, intertwining the fate of its characters in a web of challenges, passions, and crucial choices. George Menckorley, a charismatic and determined financial tycoon, sees his life and corporate empire threatened when the headquarters of his company, Apex, is invaded by a gang in search of a valuable ruby. The compelling...
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Letitia and Godfrey Gorm are retired monarchs living lives of Caribbean tranquility in Tobago, but when Melloria, their former kingdom, is invaded by Slobodia they fly back to join the fight against the invaders. Capture and incarceration follow, made worse for Letitia by being forced to watch hours of TV soaps and quiz shows in her prison cell.Her rescue by Live-Action Role Players disguised as dreaded Slobodian prets brings little relief since Godfrey...
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Step Into the Eyes of Darkness, where Miles Clifford is in his adolescence. After a fatal car accident has cost him his family, Miles' life is in shackles and in ruins. He must break free from these chains and change his destiny. Now, Miles must navigate through fear and respect to get a piece of dignity or a piece of dominance!!!
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Des and Dave Gilroy were once in a band that was going to be 'bigger than the Beatles'. But fame and fortune eluded them and as they enter their twilight years, they decide to collect what they feel life owes them. They embark upon a bombing campaign with the aim of blackmailing a bank into paying them two million pounds.
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Every family has its secrets. Elena Poulous knew that. As an attorney she witnessed such deception every day. But she never thought her Greek-American family was like everybody else's. She believed she knew everything there was to know about them - until the Saturday morning, the police knock on the door of her New York City apartment. Her otherwise organized and controlled life is suddenly disrupted as they inform her of the death of Yannis Poulous,...
14) The Puppet Show
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'The Puppet Show”, is a wok by the classic author of Russian literature of the XX century, one of the greatest Russian poets A. A. Blok (1880-1921). This small lyric drama was, written by the author in the style of Symbolism. The content and the form of the play, are obscure and fragile. Instead of the real events, there are impressions and symbols, instead of real life, fabulous, invented world, instead of real people, puppet masks.
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The Second Anthology'' is the second anthology of screenplays based on Dianna Diverno's novel. There are three anthologies of screenplays, a total of 60 screenplays for movies and animated movies for children. Screenplays : White Fox, Kill With Style, Cruiser, Revenge - Blood For Blood, Forbidden Love 2, Lady With One Dollar...
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"Just because you trust someone doesn't mean that person is trustworthy!" Berlin: Back to the Beginning takes a trip back in time to the Cold War, when Chief is thrust into the dark world of espionage and illicit agent networks. His initial assignment to Field Station Berlin, an NSA collection site, changes the trajectory of Chief's life forever, launching the young and innocent soldier into the deep, dark shadows of Covert Operations. Follow the...
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After Nick's ninety-year-old mother passes quietly from a stroke, he inherits five acres and three homes outside Santa Fe without a clue as to what to do next. An old girlfriend from Colorado shows up to help him sort through closets and his life and figure out what to do next. Nick's infatuation with her escalates when she meets a handsome Mexican artist who has taken up residence in Santa Fe. Nick's past, which includes a murder that he might have...
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In the heart of a world shrouded in mystery and ancient powers, a young ninja named Ryu finds himself thrust into a perilous journey that will test the limits of his courage and determination. When a chance encounter with the enigmatic god Aetherion offers him untold power, Ryu must choose between the allure of godhood and the bonds of his mortal existence.As Ryu grapples with his decision, he uncovers a web of secrets and betrayals that stretches...
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Author John Winston loves his wife and children. He never considered deceiving them...until he meets singer Alicia Ralph. She wants to escape a bad marriage. As they flee from Los Angeles to Montreal, they learn the extremes to which love or hate can drive both good and bad people.
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Growing up in the harsh conditions of rural Canada, Arthur questions God. A train ride away is New York, a dreamland of stars and celebrities. He goes and his doubts follow. Impressing his friends, he snags an acting gig with a road company, taking him and abandoning him in San Francisco. After a few events, he finds solace from a compassionate priest. He discovers his calling.
As WWII intensifies, he is summoned to serve his country. An extraordinary...
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