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Povere creature!
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Gray, Alasdair

Povere creature! / Alasdair Gray ; traduzione di Sara Caraffini ; prefazione di Enrico Terrinoni ; illustrazioni di Alasdair Gray

Pordenone : Safarà, 2023

Abstract: Chi è veramente Bella Baxter, giovane donna ritrovata nelle fredde acque del Clyde nella Glasgow tardovittoriana e riconsegnata alla vita grazie agli oscuri esperimenti di Godwin Baxter, tormentato genio della chirurgia? Sarà arduo, quasi impossibile, dare una risposta, perché Bella è molto più della donna che è stata: oggetto di folli passioni amorose, la vedremo attraversare la sua epoca passando per salotti austeri, casinò decadenti e bordelli parigini, con lo stupore di chi per la prima volta vede il mondo nella sua prodigiosa follia, incarnando – con il medesimo desiderio che desta al suo passaggio – i più alti ideali umani, senza mai smettere di suscitare scandalo per l’oltraggio più grave di tutti: vivere un’esistenza radicalmente libera. Da questo romanzo, il nuovo film di Yorgos Lanthimos prodotto da Searchlight pictures. Prefazione di Enrico Terrinoni.

Casa dolce casa
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Reyes, Ana

Casa dolce casa / Ana Reyes ; traduzione di Elena Cantoni

Milano : Feltrinelli, 2023

Narratori Feltrinelli

Abstract: Scelto da Reese Witherspoon per il suo bookclub, un giallo in cui c’è tutto ciò che un lettore sogna: un narratore inaffidabile, una protagonista in crisi di astinenza, sette anni di ricerca della verità e molti depistaggi. Ma è anche una potente storia sull’amicizia femminile, la lealtà, l’amore materno e il nostro impulso irrefrenabile di risolvere i segreti, anche quando fa male. Abbiamo tutti bisogno di una casa in cui tornare. Almeno due donne sono morte misteriosamente in compagnia dello stesso uomo, Frank. Maya ha solo diciassette anni quando vede morire la sua migliore amica, Aubrey: un attimo prima stava parlando con il ragazzo più affascinante ed enigmatico di Pittsfield, Massachusetts, per cui Maya ha un’irresistibile cotta, e l’attimo dopo è a terra. Nessuna arma né veleno né contatto, solo l’orribile sospetto che il colpevole sia Frank. Sette anni dopo, Maya sta cercando di ricostruirsi una vita altrove quando, una notte, il passato ritorna. In un video virale assiste a una scena identica: una donna muore di colpo accanto a un Frank solo un po’ più vecchio. Era proprio lui, dunque, l’assassino di Aubrey? I dubbi la tormentano, insieme a una potente crisi di astinenza da benzodiazepine, che Maya assume da anni contro l’ansia e l’insonnia. Nella sua mente, oltre al pensiero dell’amica e di Frank, si affaccia insistente l’immagine di una casa nel bosco, accanto a un torrente che sembra incantarla con il suo gorgoglio. Ma cosa è successo davvero quel giorno? Qual è il confine tra i suoi ricordi confusi e la realtà? È arrivato il momento di avventurarsi in quel bosco, di tornare a casa.

The armour of light
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Follett, Ken

The armour of light / Ken Follett

London : Macmillan, 2023

Abstract: The grand master of gripping fiction is back. International No.1 bestseller Ken Follett returns to Kingsbridge with an epic tale of revolution and a cast of unforgettable characters. Unprecedented industrial change sweeps the land, making the lives of the workers in Kingbridge’s prosperous cloth mills a misery. Rampant modernization and dangerous new machinery are rendering jobs obsolete and tearing families apart...

Spare
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Harry <duca di Sussex>

Spare / Prince Harry

London : Bantam, 2023

Abstract: [EDIZIONE IN LINGUA INGLESE!] It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow - and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last. With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief. Prince Harry wishes to support British charities with donations from his proceeds from Spare. The Duke of Sussex has donated $1,500,000 to Sentebale, an organisation he founded with Prince Seeiso in their mothers' legacies, which supports vulnerable children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana affected by HIV/AIDS. Prince Harry will also donate to the non-profit organisation WellChild in the amount of GBP300,000. WellChild, which he has been Royal patron of for fifteen years, makes it possible for children and young people with complex health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible.

The sanatorium
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Pearse, Sarah

The sanatorium / Sarah Pearse

[London] : Bantam, 2021

Abstract: The Sanatorium will keep you checking over your shoulder. This spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all: an eerie Alpine setting, sharp prose, and twists you'll never see coming.

1984 and Animal Farm
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Orwell, George

1984 and Animal Farm / George Orwell

London : Collins, 2021

Collins classics

Abstract: Two modern classics in one volume. George Orwell is one of the finest and most influential writers of the twentieth century. Here in one volume, are two of his best-known works of electrifying political fiction, 1984 and Animal Farm. Winston Smith rewrites history. It's his job. Hidden away in the Ministry of Truth, he helps the Party and the omnipresent Big Brother control the people of Oceania. But a seed of rebellion has begun to grow in Winston's heart - one that could have devastating consequences. The animals of Manor Farm have tired of Farmer Jones. When the boar, Old Major, shares his revolutionary plans, the animals are convinced they can thrive on their own. But as the pigs vie for power, they begin to bear an uncanny resemblance to the very tyrants they had overthrown ... Captivating readers since the mid-twentieth century, the enduring popularity of 1984 and Animal Farm are testament to Orwell's powerful, prophetic prose.

A surprise Christmas wedding
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Ashley, Phillipa

A surprise Christmas wedding / Phillipa Ashley

London : Avon, 2020

Abstract: Curl up with the new festive romance from the Top 10 bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley. Experience the magic of a perfect Cumbrian Christmas. 'Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream - loved it!' Milly Johnson It's been a year since Lottie's fiance walked out, leaving her heartbroken. But things start to look up when she lands her dream job at a beautiful Lake District estate, with a handsome groundskeeper for a neighbour. So when Lottie is asked to organise a last minute Christmas wedding at Firholme, she can't wait to get started. Until she meets the couple, and discovers that Connor, the man who broke her heart, is the groom-to-be. As snow falls on the hills, can Lottie put aside her past to organise the perfect winter wedding? And will there be any festive magic left to bring Lottie the perfect Christmas she deserves? Curl up with this gorgeous story about love and second chances, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson. Praise for Phillipa Ashley's books: 'Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream - loved it!' Milly Johnson 'Sheer joy!' Katie Fforde 'Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters' Woman's Own 'Serious festive escapism... like a big warm hug' Popsugar 'A page-turner of a festive read' My Weekly

Good girl, bad blood
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Jackson, Holly

Good girl, bad blood / Holly Jackson

London : Electric Monkey, 2020

Abstract: "Nail-biting, taut and pacy. Jackson [is] a homegrown thriller writer to watch. - Guardian Pip Fitz-Amobi is not a detective anymore.With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared but the police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way& and this time EVERYONE is listening.But will she find him before it's too late? Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Eva Dolan, C L Taylor, We Were Liars and Riverdale Praise for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: 'A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' - Guardian 'A fiendishly-plotted mystery that kept me guessing until the very end.' - Laura Purcell, bestselling author of The Silent Companions 'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and there is great energy to the writing, as well as some fine characterization' - Peter James, award-winning and no.1 bestselling crime thriller author of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series 'Twisty, compulsive and so, so clever' - Savannah Brown, author of The Truth About Keeping Secrets 'That ending! Pure genius' - Yasmin Rahman, author of All the Things We Never Said 'This book was a delight from start to finish. I laughed. I cried. And I very much enjoyed attempting to solve the case with Pip (who I now want to be my best friend). I didn't guess the twist, and I don't think many people will. Holly Jackson has absolutely killed it with her debut!' - Aisha Busby, author of A Pocketful of Stars and contributor to the award-winning A Change is Gonna Come 'Prepare to be murdered by this book. Dark, dangerous and intricately plotted - my heart literally pounded. I haven't been this addicted to anything since Serial. Holly Jackson is the next big thing, I promise'

Hamlet
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Ellis, Deborah J.

Hamlet / William Shakespeare ; edited and activities by Deborah J. Ellis.

[London] : Helbling languages, 2019

Helbling Shakepeare

Abstract: Hamlet's life is turned upside down when his father, the king, dies, and his mother Queen Gertrude marries her brother-in-law, Claudius. When the ghost of his dead father appears to him, Hamlet embarks on a long and difficult journey for the truth. Enjoy this powerful and enduring story of revenge in Shakespeare's original language with a carefully graded modern English translation.

Romeo and Juliet
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Ellis, Deborah J.

Romeo and Juliet / William Shakespeare ; edited and activities by Deborah J. Ellis

[London] : Helbling, 2019

Helbling Shakespeare

Abstract: Romeo Montecchi e Giulietta Capuleti sono due giovani nobili veronesi, figli di due famiglie rivali. Durante una festa in maschera si innamorano e, nonostante l'odio che divide i loro genitori, decidono di sposarsi segretamente con l'aiuto di Lorenzo, un frate loro amico. Il giorno dopo, Tebaldo, cugino di Giulietta si scontra in duello con Mercuzio, amico di Romeo, e lo uccide. Romeo allora vendica l'amico, uccidendo Tebaldo e, per questo delitto, viene bandito da Verona. Prima che Romeo lasci la città, i due giovani, con l'aiuto della balia di Giulietta, riescono a passare insieme la loro prima, e unica, notte d'amore... La nuova collana di letture, a cura di Deborah J. Ellis, che rende l'opera originale di Shakespeare protagonista.

The testaments
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Atwood, Margaret

The testaments / Margaret Atwood

London : Chatto & Windus, 2019

Abstract: The Testaments, Margaret Atwood's follow-up to her classic novel The Handmaid's Tale, returns to that dystopic theocracy 15 years later via three protagonists: Agnes, a girl in Gilead who from a young age rejects marriage, though her parents intend to marry her to a powerful Commander

Kudos
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Cusk, Rachel

Kudos / Rachel Cusk

London : Faber & Faber, 2019

Abstract: Author of the Booker-longlisted novel Second Place 'A landmark in twenty-first-century English literature.' Andrew Anthony, Observer 'Kudos is one of the most astoundingly original and necessary books I've ever read. It made me laugh, think and cry . . . I envy anyone who hasn't read it yet.' Julie Myerson, Guardian A woman on a plane listens to the stranger in the seat next to hers telling her the story of his life: his work, his marriage, and the harrowing night he has just spent burying the family dog. That woman is Faye, who is on her way to Europe to promote the book she has just published. Once she reaches her destination, the conversations she has with the people she meets - about art, about family, about politics, about love, about sorrow and joy, about justice and injustice - include the most far-reaching questions human beings ask. These conversations, the last of them on the phone with her son, rise dramatically and majestically to a beautiful conclusion. Following the novels Outline and Transit, Kudos completes Rachel Cusk's trilogy with overwhelming power.

Harry Potter & the chamber of secrets
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Rowling, J. K.

Harry Potter & the chamber of secrets / J. K. Rowling

London : Bloomsbury, 2018

I am legend
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Matheson, Richard

I am legend / Richard Matheson ; introduced by Joe Hill ; illustrations by Dave McKean

London : The folio Society, 2018

Abstract: Io sono leggenda è uno dei romanzi di fantascienza più famosi di sempre ed è ambientato in uno scenario post-apocalittico. Il libro è una sorta di Dracula al rovescio; non un vampiro in un mondo di uomini, bensì l'unico umano in un mondo di mostri, l'unico sfuggito all'epidemia che sembra aver distrutto la popolazione trasformando ogni persona in un vampiro.

Summer
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Knausgård, Karl Ove

Summer / Karl Ove Knausgaard ; with illustrations by Anselm Kiefer ; traslated from the norwegian by Ingvild Burkey

London : Harvill Secker, 2018

Abstract: Summer is the fourth volume of the Seasons quartet, a collection of short prose and diaries written by a father for his youngest daughter, with stunning artwork by Anselm Kiefer. Your voice woke me up around eight this morning, it sounded unusually close, since, as I discovered upon opening my eyes, you were lying in our bed. You smiled at me and began talking. I made coffee and had a smoke in the office before I ate breakfast with you, and when your mother got up, I came in here to write a new piece. In Summer, Karl Ove Knausgaard writes about long days full of sunlight, eating ice cream with his children, lawn sprinklers and ladybirds. He experiments with the beginnings of a novel and keeps a diary in which the small events of his family's life are recorded. Against a canvas of memories, longings, and experiences of art and literature, he searches for the meaning of moments as they pass us by.

Brave new world
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Huxley, Aldous

Brave new world / Aldous Huxley

London : Vintage, 2018

Abstract: Far in the future, the World Controllers have created the ideal society. Through genetic engineering, brainwashing and recreational sex and drugs all its members are happy consumers. Bernard Marx seems alone in feeling discontent, harbouring an ill-defined longing to break free. A visit to one of the few remaining Savage Reservations, where the old, imperfect life still continues, may be the cure for his distress... Huxley's ingenious fantasy of the future sheds a blazing light on the present and is considered to be his most enduring masterpiece.

Into the water
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Hawkins, Paula <1972- >

Into the water / Paula Hawkins

London [etc.] : Doubleday, 2017

Abstract: A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. Earlier in the summer, a vulnerable teenage girl met the same fate. They are not the first women lost to these dark waters, but their deaths disturb the river and its history, dredging up secrets long submerged. Left behind is a lonely fifteen-year-old girl. Parentless and friendless, she now finds herself in the care of her mother's sister, a fearful stranger who has been dragged back to the place she deliberately ran from a place to which she vowed she'd never return. With the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins delivers an urgent, twisting, deeply satisfying read that hinges on the deceptiveness of emotion and memory, as well as the devastating ways that the past can reach a long arm into the present. Beware a calm surface you never know what lies beneath.

The woman on the stairs
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Schlink, Bernhard

The woman on the stairs / Bernhard Schlink ; translated from the german by Joyce Hackett and Bradley Schmidt

London : Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 2017

W&N paperback

Abstract: In a museum far from home, a lawyer stumbles across a painting of a woman he once knew, Irene. Decades before, he had become entangled in her affairs when he was called on to settle a dispute between her husband, who had commissioned the portrait, and the painter of the work—who was also her lover. When, ultimately, the lawyer fell in love with her himself and risked everything for her, she mysteriously disappeared—along with the painting...

The scandinavian home
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Brantmark, Niki

The scandinavian home : interiors inspired by light / Niki Brantmark

London ; New York : Cico books, 2017

Abstract: Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

Lezione di fotografia
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Shore, Stephen

Lezione di fotografia : la natura delle fotografie / Stephen Shore

London : Phaidon, 2017

Abstract: In "Lezione di fotografia", Stephen Shore esamina diversi metodi per comprendere e rapportarsi con diverse tipologie di fotografia: dalle immagini convenzionali alle vecchie fotografie, dai negativi ai file digitali. Questo libro, risultato dei numerosi anni in cui l'autore ha insegnato fotografia al Bard College, nello Stato di New York, è uno utile strumento per studenti, insegnanti e per chiunque voglia scattare fotografie migliori, o imparare a guardarle con maggiore consapevolezza. A fianco a una selezione delle opere dello stesso Shore, "Lezione di fotografia" contiene immagini che abbracciano tutta la storia della fotografia, dalle opere dei padri di questa tecnica, quali Alfred Stieglitz e Walker Evans, a quelle di artisti contemporanei come Collier Schorr e Thomas Struth. Abbraccia diversi generi, come la fotografia di strada, la fotografia d'arte e la fotografia documentaria, come pure immagini di fotografi sconosciuti, si tratti di vecchie foto ricordo o di fotografie aeree scattate nel corso di rilevamenti cartografici. Shore utilizza queste opere, insieme alla sua prosa precisa, incisiva e accessibile, per dimostrare come, di fronte alla macchina fotografica, il mondo venga trasformato in una fotografia.