In this exhaustive and enlightening biography—nearly two decades in the making—Gerald Martin dexterously traces the life and times of one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary titans, Nobel Prize-winner Gabriel García Márquez. Martin chronicles the particulars of an extraordinary life, from his upbringing in backwater Colombia and early journalism career, to the publication of One Hundred Years of Solitude at age forty, and the wealth and fame that followed. Based on interviews with more than three hundred of Garcia Marquez’s closest friends, family members, fellow authors, and detractors—as well as the many hours Martin spent with ‘Gabo’ himself—the result is a revelation of both the writer and the man. It is as gripping as any of Gabriel García Márquez’s powerful journalism, as enthralling as any of his acclaimed and beloved fiction.
Cristo tiene siempre algo que decirnos, a cada uno en particular, personalmente: en el Evangelio, en la doctrina de la Iglesia, en la liturgia. Se incluyen las meditaciones correspondientes para el mes de noviembre de 2023, desde el miércoles de la XXX semana del tiempo ordinario hasta el jueves de la XXXIV semana del tiempo ordinario, san Andrés, con meditaciones alternativas para días señalados. El lector se siente ayudado a conversar con Dios de la vida misma: de sus situaciones reales cotidianas, de sus penas y afanes concretos. Por eso Hablar con Dios no es un tratado para "especialistas", sino para la gente que encontramos cada día por la vida: para la madre de familia, para el empleado, para el oficinista, para el sacerdote, para el profesor. Los más de dos millones de ejemplares vendidos son un ejemplo de esto. El libro no encorseta la oración; es, mas bien, un manantial de sugerencias abiertas, para cualquier circunstancia vital, pero que apunta a la vez a la concreción, a una aplicación efectiva. La oración diaria se proyecta así sobre la convivencia y los quehaceres normales de todos los días. El libro está lleno de sugerencias para adelantar en el amor a Dios, en la convivencia diaria, en la mejora del carácter y en la perfección del trabajo habitual.
Arkady and Boris Strugatsky are widely known as the greatest Russian writers of science fiction, and their 1964 novel Hard to Be a God is considered one of the greatest of their works. It tells the story of Don Rumata, who is sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to influence, but never to directly interfere. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler and a brawler, Don Rumata is never defeated but can never kill. With his doubt and compassion, and his deep love for a local girl named Kira, Rumata wants to save the kingdom from the machinations of Don Reba, the First Minister to the king. But given his orders, what role can he play? Hard to Be a God has inspired a computer role-playing game and two movies, including Aleksei German's long-awaited swan song. Yet until now the only English version (out of print for over thirty years) was based on a German translation, and was full of errors, infelicities, and misunderstandings. This new edition—translated by Olena Bormashenko, whose translation of the authors' Roadside Picnic has received widespread acclaim, and supplemented with a new foreword by Hari Kunzru and an afterword by Boris Strugatsky, both of which supply much-needed context—reintroduces one of the most profound Soviet-era novels to an eager audience.
This resource takes a pastoral approach to the long-standing practice of Eucharistic adoration. It addressed frequently-asked questions about Eucharistic adoration especially what the relationship between Mass and Eucharistic adoration, what is the importance of Eucharistic adoration, and the difference between Eucharistic adoration and exposition. It also includes excerpts from Redemptionis Sacramentum and Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The bestselling author and singer shares her personal brand of keto, including everything from recetas sabrosas to fun workouts and motivational personal stories to inspire all Latin-food lovers. Let’s face it. Growing up Latina means tortillas, chips, rice, and beans are served with everything. Chiquis has tried almost every diet out there, but none felt satisfying or sustainable. That’s why she teamed up with her personal trainer, Sarah Koudouzian, to create Chiquis Keto, a realistic diet that helps her stay healthy while still enjoying her favorite dishes. Now Chiquis wants to share her mouthwatering recipes and workout routine with you to help kick-start your healthy lifestyle! From tacos to tequila, Chiquis Keto is your 21-day starter kit to look and feel your best without sacrificing fun and flavor. Complete with Chiquis’s Chi-Keto Menu—featuring more than sixty meals, snacks, and drinks, like Chiquis’s keto-friendly Huevos Rancheros; Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding; and Paloma Blanca, her version of a low-carb margarita—and Sarah’s workout plan, Chiquis Keto will help you tighten your curves while still enjoying your fave foods!
El año 2020 ha sido un año de terribles privaciones y sufrimientos a niveles Bíblicos; año en que nos invade un nuevo virus, creando una pandemia mundial; hiriéndonos a todos, por igual, sepultándonos eternamente en las profundas aguas del olvido. Todos estos meses del 2020 nos han agobiado la vida a un nivel casi apocalíptico; el encerramiento obligatorio, el uso de mascarillas, los toques de queda; todo esto nos indica que este caos no se trata de noticias fraudulentas.Estamos viviendo en un estado de alarma eterno; vivimos en una nueva normalidad a la que la sociedad no está acostumbrada. Decimos adiós a nuestros seres queridos: padres y madres; hermanos y hermanas; hijos e hijas; tíos y tías; abuelos y abuelas; estudiantes y amigos.El libro "2020" está basado en las experiencias vividas de personas –sus memorias, sus quejas, sus anécdotas y sus publicaciones electrónicas– que han sido bombardeadas constantemente por “fake news" y teorías de conspiraciones.El propósito del libro es la de expresar ideas, controversias, discusiones, conceptos y actitudes que nos lleven a reflexionar sobre lo que somos, a dónde vamos y cuál es el propósito de nuestra existencia. El libro está dividido en seis categorías que son: Pandemia, Conspiración, Ciencia-Ficción, Política, Esperanza, y Otros. En el texto encontraremos temas como: la vida, la muerte, el amor, la esperanza, el fatalismo, la política, la ciencia, la religión, el transhumanismo, la mentira, la historia, el racismo, la ciencia-ficción, la sociedad, y la supervivencia, entre otros. Aunque parezca ser una obra de cruda imaginación, se pretende presentar hechos históricos que han cambiado el curso de la historia humana, y que nos hagan reflexionar sobre el propósito de nuestras vidas en éste, nuestro único, planeta Tierra.
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Featured in Entertainment Weekly, People, The Millions, and USA TODAY “An unforgettable and resplendent novel which will take its place among the great historical fiction written about World War II.” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife A young girl flees Nazi-occupied Germany with her family and best friend, only to discover that the overseas refuge they had been promised is an illusion in this “engrossing and heartbreaking” (Library Journal, starred review) debut novel, perfect for fans of The Nightingale, Lilac Girls, and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Berlin, 1939. Before everything changed, Hannah Rosenthal lived a charmed life. But now the streets of Berlin are draped in ominous flags; her family’s fine possessions are hauled away; and they are no longer welcome in the places they once considered home. A glimmer of hope appears in the shape of the St. Louis, a transatlantic ocean liner promising Jews safe passage to Cuba. At first, the liner feels like a luxury, but as they travel, the circumstances of war change, and the ship that was to be their salvation seems likely to become their doom. New York, 2014. On her twelfth birthday, Anna Rosen receives a mysterious package from an unknown relative in Cuba, her great-aunt Hannah. Its contents inspire Anna and her mother to travel to Havana to learn the truth about their family’s mysterious and tragic past. Weaving dual time frames, and based on a true story, The German Girl is a beautifully written and deeply poignant story about generations of exiles seeking a place to call home.
