Au fond, la vie me plaît ainsi, lourde et sinueuse, à l’image du fleuve qui brasse des torrents de feuilles et de boues les jours de crue. Il me file entre les doigts, sa force se pelotonne contre moi lorsque j’affronte le courant. Éternel amour du fleuve aux mêmes endroits. Mes raides embrassades ont le goût de combats sans violence ; tenir, simplement tenir.
Rook, le capitaine de la garde royale, a fui la capitale avec la reine Olwyn, en proie à un étrange maléfice. Pour lui permettre de reprendre sa place sur le trône et ainsi sauver le royaume de Marr d'une guerre imminente, il leur faudra atteindre une île mystérieuse à l'autre bout du monde, un lieu dont parle les légendes sous le nom d'Isola, la terre des morts.
In "Isola; or, The Disinherited: A Revolt for Woman and All the Disinherited," Florence Lady Dixie masterfully entwines the themes of gender and social justice within a richly textured narrative that exemplifies the literary currents of the late Victorian era. Through the character of Isola, Lady Dixie explores the struggles of women seeking autonomy and agency within a patriarchal society, crafting a poignant critique of both marital norms and the socio-political disenfranchisement faced by numerous marginalized groups. Her lyrical prose is imbued with evocative imagery and impassioned debate, reflective of the burgeoning feminist discourses of her time, and serves as a powerful vehicle for her revolutionary ideas. Florence Lady Dixie, a notable figure in the movement for women's rights and a writer of considerable repute, drew inspiration from her own experiences and the prevailing sentiments of her contemporaries. As a member of the English aristocracy, her engagement with issues of class and gender was both personal and political, allowing her to navigate complex social terrains while advocating for the rights of the overlooked. This dual perspective enriched her writing,...
In the second collection of BRENDEN FLETCHER and KARL KERSCHL's Eisner-nominated series, Queen Olwyn and Captain Rook find themselves far off course, without supplies or any hope of breaking the evil spell trapping Olwyn in the form of a magical blue tiger. The companions will face grave new threats and uncover long-held secrets in their quest to find Isola, the land of the dead, where they hope to return the Queen of Maar to human form before war breaks out. Collects ISOLA #6-10
Kalamake, un mago che sembra disporre di un’inesauribile ricchezza, con un incantesimo si trasporta assieme a Keola su un’isola sconosciuta abitata da antropofagi, a cui i due sono però invisibili. Qui gli rivela che le conchiglie dell’isola possono essere trasformate in monete, e poi lo abbandona in mare. Tornato sull’isola misteriosa, Keola scopre che tanti visitatori vengono da tutto il mondo per raccogliere le conchiglie, e scatena una battaglia tra i maghi invisibili e gli isolani.
Childhood friends BRENDEN FLETCHER (MOTOR CRUSH) and Eisner Award-winning storyteller KARL KERSCHL (Gotham Academy) reunite on the comics page with a breathtaking fantasy adventure two decades in the making! The captain of the Royal Guard has fled the capital city with the Queen of Maar, suffering under the effects of an evil spell. Captain Rook's only hope of returning Queen Olwyn to her throne and saving the kingdom from impending war lies on an island half a world away a place known in myth as Isola, land of the dead. Featuring lush color work by MSASSYK (Gotham Academy) and letters by ADITYA BIDIKAR (MOTOR CRUSH). Recommended for fans of Studio Ghibli and the work of Hayao Miyazaki.
Una mujer madura repasa su pasado en busca de respuestas y de claves para su futuro rodeada del paisaje extraordinario del norte de Italia. Allí, su vida dará un vuelco inesperado que la marcará para siempre. Después que su único hijo se fuera para casarse, Julia, de cincuenta años, licenciada en letras y ama de casa, se da cuenta, por primera vez, que la suya ha sido una vida sin trascendencia. De una manera inesperada se reencuentra con unos cuadernos que había escrito en su adolescencia. Leerlos supondrá para ella un enfrentamiento lúcido con su pasado lleno de promesas y su presente decepcionante, descubrimiento que la hará deshacer su matrimonio y viajar a Stresa, un hermoso y plácido rincón en el norte de Italia, donde espera encontrarse y reflexionar sobre su futuro inmediato. Llorenç, un atractivo hombre maduro, con una notable trayectoria como actor de teatro, está residiendo temporalmente en Stresa. Un amigo que la dejado la casa que heredó de su tía. Una casa silenciosa y acogedora donde poderse concentrar y escribir la cuidadosa recopilación que le han encargado sobre experiencias teatrales. Julia y Llorenç se encontraran desde dos caminos muy...
Italian Waters Pilot is the only guide for yachtsmen in English that covers the coasts of the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas, Sardinia, Sicily, the Ionian 'heel' and Malta in one volume. This new eleventh edition has numerous updates throughout, with contact details, plans and text undergoing a thorough revision. Care has been taken to research the details of marina developments. Where available, information is given on proposed changes and extensions to yacht harbours. Marine reserves are an important feature of the coasts and off-lying islands, particularly in Sardinia and Sicily, and this edition provides updated details of the latest regulations. Climate change and extreme weather events are becoming a major issue and this edition includes a section on the how climate change might affect sailing in the Mediterranean. Italian Waters Pilot is the last word on the area for yachts cruising there and on their way between the eastern and western Mediterranean. Rod and Lucinda Heikell have also authored companion guides on France, Greece and Turkey, acclaimed as the best pilot books available. Recommended by the Royal Cruising Club and The Cruising Association. Amazon customer reviews: ...
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Au péril de leur vie, la reine Olwyn et la capitaine Rook ont été contraintes de sortir des sentiers battus. Sans ravitaillement et sans espoir apparent de briser le sortilège qui emprisonne Olwyn sous sa forme animale, elles doivent affronter les lourds secrets qui hantent les terres qui les séparent encore d'Isola, le « pays des morts » mais aussi le seul lieu capable de lever la malédiction d'Olwyn.
Selected, peer reviewed paper from 2011 First International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials Engineering (ICHPSM 2011) in May 5-6, Beijing, China, 2011
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