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Stories: Elizabeth Stoddard Elizabeth Stoddard
 Book DescriptionMost widely-known today as the author of ?The Morgesons? (1862), her first of three novels, Elizabeth Stoddard was also a prolific writer of short stories, children's tales, poems, essays, travel writing, and journalism pieces. This anthology now makes available for the first time selections from Stoddard's too-long neglected literary production of short fiction. Originally published between 1859 and 1890 in such magazines as ?Harper's Monthly,? ?Harper's Bazaar,? and the ?Atlantic Monthly,? the sixteen stories included here demonstrate the versatility of a fascinating writer who was one of the most original and unique voices in nineteenth-century American literature. A pioneering predecessor of regionalist authors Mary Wilkins Freeman, Sarah Orne Jewett, and Kate Chopin, as well as a precursor of American modernism, Stoddard's writing is remarkable for its almost total lack of sentimentality, pervasive use of irony,......
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Republica de East LA, La : Cuentos Luis J. Rodriguez
 Book Description Ya sea en la comiquIsima y filosofaclora voz de un chOfer de limusina cuyo sueNo es mejorar su grupo amateur de "rap-metal" en "Mi Carro, Mi RevoluciO", o en la diatriba en forma de monOlogo de Ysela, una evangelista de carpa que da tes-ti-mo-nio en "Oiga", RodrIguez halla humor en las vidas de personajes que no estAn dispuestos a sacrificar sus sueNos debido a las circunstancias que los rodean. RodrIguez le da una voz elocuente albarrio donde pasO muchos aNos de su vida como padre, organizador y finalmente escritor: un vecindario que le ofrece al mundo mAs de lo que su apariencia sugiere....
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Buffy, The Vampire Slayer: The Script Book - Season Three, Volume 2 Various
 Book Description "If I'm not the Slayer, I mean...what do I have to offer?" -- Buffy Summers, "Helpless" Only in Sunnydale could a new watcher be a harbinger of badness, and only the Hellmouth could offer refuge for a lovelorn vampire. But as Cordelia Chase learns when she wishes otherwise, life in Sunnydale could be a lot worse. Like, if Buffy the Vampire Slayer had never come to town, for example. Buffy has saved her friends -- heck, she's saved the world -- more than once, and even those loath to face the reality of things-that-go-bump-in-the-night are thankful. But Buffy's about to learn one of her most difficult lessons yet: how to beat the baddies as just a "regular girl...." Now, don't miss a word asAngel's return is uncovered by the Scoobies, and he makes peace with his inner demons, and as Willow and Xander, respectively, grapple with their feelings for one another as well as their place among the group. Complete with production......
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Conan: The Pirate Isles (Conan (Mongoose Publishing)) I. Sturrock
 Book DescriptionThe Pirate Isles brings Games Masters and Players to the high seas of the Conan world. Conan made his name as a naval reaver and a buccaneer, and this book will give players the scope to take to the waves on their own. Whether it be the life of a pirate or a daring explorer, the Pirate Isles will add an entirely new dimension to campaigns and adventures in the world of Hyboria....
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Избранные рассказы Сол Беллоу
 АСТ, АСТ Москва, Транзиткнига. The Bestseller. Рассказы Сола Беллоу. Они балансируют на грани между трагедией и язвительной сатирой. Классический стиль соседствует в них с элементами постмодернизма. В этих рассказах есть все - и подкупающая искренность, и тонкая ирония, и четко выстроенный сюжет. Но прежде всего - в каждом отразился уникальный писательский дар Сола Беллоу!...
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