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7 de jul. de 2024 · ~Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, (a quote from Liesel’s most recent book), Page 473 . The Book Thief: One Toolbox, One Bleeder, One Bear “The consequence of this is that I’m always finding humans at their best and worst. I see their ugly and their beauty, and I wonder how the same thing can be both.”
19 de jul. de 2024 · The Adventures of Pinocchio, children’s novel written by C. Collodi. The Italian story first appeared in serial form in 1881 in an Italian children’s magazine and was published as a book in 1883. It is the basis of the 1940 Disney film, but the book is darker and more humorous than the movie.
6 de jul. de 2024 · On today's show, we've got Chris Svensson with us, the author of No more nine to five, the new best-selling book about work–life balance in the current working world. Good morning, Chris. Thanks for coming. Chris: Thanks for having me, Anna. Presenter: So, Chris, tell us about your book and how the concept of a work–life balance has been ...
Hace 4 días · Because of this controversy over whether Huckleberry Finn is racist or anti-racist, and because the word "nigger" is frequently used in the novel (a commonly used word in Twain's time that has since become vulgar and taboo), many have questioned the appropriateness of teaching the book in the U.S. public school system—this questioning of the word "nigger" is illustrated by a school ...
Hace 20 horas · "The Storm Fiend" — Heading to Book II Chapter IX of Thomas Carlyle's Sartor Resartus, 1898 illustration by E. J. Sullivan. The first English use of the expression "meaning of life" appears in Thomas Carlyle's Sartor Resartus (1833–1834), book II chapter IX, "The Everlasting Yea".
Hace 2 días · According to historian John Turner, the Book of Mormon's depiction provides "a twist" on Christian trinitarianism, as Jesus in the Book of Mormon is distinct from God the Father—as he prays to God during a post-resurrection visit with the Nephites—while also emphasizing that Jesus and God have "divine unity," with other parts of the book calling Jesus "the Father and the Son".
Hace 3 días · The story follows a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults, and human nature.
