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This isn't the kind of Valentine's Day Greg Parks was hoping for - stood up by his date, then showered in chocolate milk. But the adorable four-year-old is too cute to be mad at. Plus, her hot dad makes Greg a whole lot less disappointed in having no date on Valentine's Day. Hopefully, Greg can find more than nostalgia at Princess Petunia's Play Palace.
2) En el ocaso
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Pagina tras página, esta da a luz un sueño.
Es una colección de atardeceres, mate y nostalgia. Y es que un ocaso nunca representa un final, no para el espíritu bohemio.
Alcanzar a edad avanzada una meta no supone otra respuesta más que esperanza; un legado, dirán en el tiempo.
Yo solo pienso que los enamorados de la vida son eternos.
Mauro Carrizo
Hijo menor
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A brand new historical saga series form the hugely popular author of the Coronation Street series! Our Street at War takes an ordinary street during wartime and peeps inside at the life of the residents, full nostalgia and compelling storylines, this series is must for fan of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean.
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Otro país a cuestas presenta un conjunto de cuarenta y cuatro poemas organizados en tres territorios donde la voz lírica siembra su tránsito disperso por el cuerpo amoroso, en la evocación de noches siniestras y en la nostalgia de un país que se lleva a las espaldas como dolor irrecusable.
Cada uno de los tres territorios del libro está compuesto por catorce poemas cuyo estilo, al prescindir de la escritura de cualquier signo de puntuación,...
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In Taipei, a movie theater is closing, but not before one final film is shown -- "Dragon Inn," a 1967 actioner and the source of nostalgia for the moviegoers and employees in the old, decrepit and possibly haunted building. The workers include eccentric projectionist Hsiao-Kang (Lee Kang-sheng) and a crippled cashier (Shiang-chyi Chen). The patrons include a Japanese tourist (Kiyonobu Mitamura) and two ghostly actors from the original film who have...
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Do you want to surround yourself with uplifting décor that sparks inspiration, nostalgia, and joy? You will get complimentary access to my online visuals guide with amazing design Moodboards and Interior design examples for each room of your houseIn Dopamine Decor, you'll discover:The Science Behind Dopamine DecoratingChoosing mood-boosting color palettesDisplaying nostalgic photos and keepsakesIncorporating natural textures that delightCurating...
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"There were three of them, ragged Grafters with dirty clothes and greasy hair. One wore a pair of wire-rimmed glasses. Another was holding Rhonda's satchel. The third pointed a makeshift spear at Milo's throat." Five years have passed since the mysterious Event wiped out most of human civilization. Trading caravans travel between nascent settlements. Lawless scavengers called Grafters prowl the wasteland in increasing numbers. Rhonda and Milo have...
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"Portraits of the Wind" is a captivating slice-of-life story about frustration, grief, and happiness. Before their paths converged, Xavi and Luma are two remarkably different people from two distinct countries. Xavi is a washed-out photographer who actively seeks nostalgia to heal his ailing soul. Even if his self-prescribed therapy is barely working and makes him more miserable, he still chooses to do it out of a fear of forgetting the past. On the...
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Film has shaped modern society in part by changing its cultures of memory. Film, Music, Memory reveals that this change has rested in no small measure on the mnemonic powers of music. As films were consumed by growing American and European audiences, their soundtracks became an integral part of individual and collective memory. Berthold Hoeckner analyzes three critical processes through which music influenced this new culture of memory: storage, retrieval,...
10) The Lost Love
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Lost love, a poignant terrain of the heart, unfolds like a bittersweet symphony in the tapestry of human experience. It is an emotional odyssey marked by the echoes of what once was-a melody of joy entwined with the haunting notes of sorrow. In the vast expanse of lost love, hearts become ardent cartographers tracing the contours of fractured connections.The canvas of lost love paints a myriad of emotions, from the tender strokes of nostalgia to the...
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Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century. The first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame argues that they transformed the iconic thirteenth-century cathedral into a modern monument.
Michael Camille begins his long-awaited...
12) Después del pop
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Después del pop es el primer poemario de Elisa Fernández Guzmán, accésit del Premio Adonáis 2023 por «su frescura y su coloquialismo extremo que, entre viñetas de puro presente, contagia una mirada sin dobleces sobre el amor y sobre la vida», según manifestó el jurado. Escrito con la autenticidad de quien refiere un episodio crucial autobiográfico, el presente libro plasma una incursión amorosa concreta, vivida en la adolescencia hasta...
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La mirada española hacia Marruecos y el Sáhara Occidental se ha alimentado durante décadas de sobrentendidos, piruetas retóricas, desconfianza, patriotismo y nostalgia. En este libro, Laura Casielles zarandea algunos de los discursos más repetidos y los confronta con testimonios más humildes, se desplaza a escenarios históricos para desmontar fantasías orientalistas y soflamas bélicas, y aplica una mirada llena de empatía para entender que...
14) Lonely Boy
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Angst. Awkwardness. Artistry. Adventure. Welcome to the wonder years.
Lonely Boy, a debut YA novel by Matt Geiler, is a vivid coming-of-age story of resilience, first love, family secrets, and self-discovery.
Indie pop sensation Frederick Julius is an intensely private person. But while promoting his latest album on the Power & Pop podcast, he reveals secrets from the pivotal two weeks that inspired it.
Fall 1987 - 13 year-old Freddy lives with...
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The 67 essays in Truth and Fantasy explore diverse themes from different perspectives based on the author's and narrator's experiences. The essays are neither comprehensive nor meant to argue forcefully for any single viewpoint. Rather, they are meant to stimulate and inspire additional thoughts and ideas. Beginning essays include musings on random thoughts on the power of silence and neutral and indifference. Subsequent essays emerge from a lifelong...
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"Chasing that butterfly" is a thought-provoking theatrical play that explores the diverse perspectives on life represented by four men in distinct stages, akin to the four seasons-spring, summer, fall, and winter. The narrative delves into the intricate layers of human experience, showcasing the unique attributes and challenges associated with each phase of life.The play opens with the introduction of the characters, each emblematic of a particular...
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They met at an antiwar march in D.C. He played lead guitar for Boston's top rock-protest band. She was a journalism major at Mount Holyoke College. That best-selling interview launched her career.
His band spiraled from stardom into chaos. An unknown assailant bludgeoned his vocalist to death with a champagne bottle. After months of accusations and questioning, he was released. So was their last album, which went platinum. He disappeared. She took...
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"Entre nosotros, un verano" sigue las vidas entrelazadas de Lucy y Oliver mientras se embarcan en un apasionado romance de verano lleno de amor, desafíos y eventual separación. Frente a la belleza efímera de la temporada, la historia profundiza en temas de fugacidad, nostalgia y el poder perdurable del amor. Mientras Lucy y Oliver sortean obstáculos y enfrentan sus luchas internas, aprenden valiosas lecciones sobre cómo valorar el presente, abrazar...
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A charming novel of old Hollywood, first loves, and man with a touch of magic
A mysterious young man named Brae Orrack arrives in Venice, California, in 1928, claiming to be a magic man who can turn stones to bees. Brae also comes carrying a curse. He says he will die unless he can find true love---and find it soon. Is he a con man or is he telling the truth? With Brae, it's hard to tell. Like Elwood P. Dowd and Harvey, Brae, with his old-fashioned...