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Publicado a comienzos de la década de los setenta y desaparecido de las librerías desde hace muchos años, este ensayo, que en su origen fue la tesis que le valió a Vargas Llosa en 1971 el título de doctor por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, muestra la admiración del Nobel peruano por García Márquez y por su novela Cien años de soledad. En él se analiza en profundidad la obra del autor colombiano, compañero de Vargas Llosa en el boom de la literatura latinoamericana.

On a becalmed yawl in the Thames estuary, Marlow tells a tale of Africa. His job there is to find the enigmatic Kurtz, but his journey further and further upriver reveals the brutality of the white Imperialists who run the country. Established as one of the great English novels, and a story of mythic power, Heart of Darkness is rich in meaning – allusive, enthralling, and haunting.

Welcome to Ranking Rick Riordan: A Percy Jackson Podcast. Every week Dan, Olga, and Clara gather (remotely) to review and rank a book in the Percy Jackson Mythological Universe. Our plan is to cover all 21 books spanning Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, The Trials of Apollo, The Kane Chronicles, and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Hope you enjoy the show!

Tia Levings is a New York Times bestselling author, whose debut book is a memoir entitled A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy, recently published by St Martin’s Press. Along with being a New York Times bestseller, the book is an Audible Canada best of the year for 2024 and a Goodreads Reader’s Choice. She maintains an educational platform on social media, speaking engagements, an anti-fundamentalist column, and bylines in major publications. You may have seen her as part of the hit 2023 docuseries on Amazon--Shiny Happy People---heard her on the We Can Do Hard Things ...

With more than 50,000 copies sold, Alan Farley’s The Master Swing Trader has become the definitive guide for maximizing profit from short-term price moves. Now in his highly anticipated companion volume, The Master Swing Trader Toolkit: The Market Survival Guide, Farley builds on his proven strategies and techniques and delivers new tips for consistently beating the markets―today and in the future.The Master Swing Trader Toolkit is a power ful application-oriented handbook that shows you how to identify and grow wealth from the opportunities resulting from the steep market crash. ...

With more than 50,000 copies sold, AlanFarley’s The Master Swing Trader has becomethe definitive guide for maximizing profitfrom short-term price moves. Now in hishighly anticipated companion volume, TheMaster Swing Trader Toolkit: The MarketSurvival Guide, Farley builds on his provenstrategies and techniques and delivers newtips for consistently beating the markets―today and in the future.The Master Swing Trader Toolkit is a powerfulapplication-oriented handbook that showsyou how to identify and grow wealth fromthe opportunities resulting from the steepmarket crash. Additionally, this ...

Un podcast qui propose d’oser (re)lire les bouquins d’hier et d’aujourd’hui écrits par des chrétiens, plus ou moins orthodoxes ! Des hommes et des femmes de toutes les époques, qui se sont souvent posés les mêmes question que nous : quelle place pour l’espoir ? Jusqu’où peut-on aller pour ses idéaux? Faut-il craindre la mort ? L’imagination est-elle un cadeau ou un fardeau ? Comment vivre simplement ? Quelle place pour la nature ? Augustin, Pascal, Perpétue, Félicité, Benoît, Calvin, Thérèse et bien d’autres deviennent nos compagnons de route pour penser notre ...

Dive into the fascinating life of George Mackay, a prominent Presbyterian missionary who left a significant mark in northern Taiwan between 1844 and 1901. This podcast provides an engaging, fictionalized account of his life, as summarized by Edmund Bloxam.

Embark on a journey through the past two centuries as you delve into the personal stories of twelve renowned soldiers. Discover their early lives and how their formative years influenced their extraordinary military careers. This podcast offers an intimate exploration into the making of these great soldiers, as compiled from the book’s preface. (Summary by philchenevert)

Discover the fascinating insights of paranormal researcher and non-fiction author Doug Owen, who delves into the world of haunted artifacts in his compelling work, including his latest book, 'The Unholy Silence.'

Dive into the intriguing life of Madame Guyon, a French mystic and primary advocate of Quietism, which was deemed heretical by the Roman Catholic Church. Experience her resilience as she endured imprisonment from 1695 to 1703 for her controversial book, A Short and Easy Method of Prayer. This rendition of her autobiography, translated by Thomas Taylor Allen, was first published in 1897.

Dive into the life of Charles H. Spurgeon through this intimate look into his personal diary, letters, and records, all compiled by his wife and private secretary. This first volume covers the period from 1834-1854, providing a captivating glimpse into his early years.

If you want to gain an edge in today’s competitive markets, adding the candlestick methodology to your repertoire of technical analysis skills is essential. Getting Started in Candlestick Charting can help you achieve this goal, whether you’re new to chart analysis or looking to enhance your understanding of the approach. This reliable resource covers thirty of the most widely recognized candlestick patterns and includes real-world charting examples backed by informative commentary.

Die Privatdetektivin Sylvia Wagner wird durch ein Komplott nach Russland gelockt. Dort verfängt sie sich in einem dreifachen Labyrinth: dem Labyrinth einer fremden Kultur, dem Labyrinth ihrer Vergangenheit und dem Labyrinth einer gnadenlosen Verfolgungsjagd. Gleichzeitig trifft sie aber auch auf Menschen, die ihr bei ihrem Weg durch die verschiedenen Labyrinthe zur Seite stehen. Musik: Marc Corominas: Acoustic Waltz (Pixabay)

Experience the Old American West through the captivating letters of Frances Roe, a dynamic and tenacious woman who accompanied her West Point Army officer husband to frontier garrisons across Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. From 1871 to 1888, Frances detailed her thrilling adventures and unique experiences in letters home to her family in upstate New York. These letters, later published in 1909, offer a riveting glimpse into frontier and army life. Despite the challenging living conditions, Frances embraced Western life, learning to fish, hunt, ride, and even shoot. Her...

El podcast donde podrás saber todo sobre Marvel, DC Comics y más franquicias de cómics. Cómics narrados, curiosidades, tops y todo lo que tienes que saber sobre tus cómics favoritos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1922, following a decade of political ferment and much bloodshed, the Irish Free State was established, became stabilised, and developed along conservative lines. During these years the prevailing impulse was to reprove the actions of republicans who had rejected the Anglo-Irish Treaty, and many significant revolutionary voices were left unheeded. One mind, more agile than most of his contemporaries, belonged to Ernie O’Malley. It was through his vastly popular ‘clipped lyric’ memoirs, especially On Another Man’s Wound in 1936, that many of the complexities of the republican ...

The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing"By resisting both the popular tendency to use gimmicks that oversimplify securities analysis and the academic tendency to use jargon that obfuscates common sense, Pat Dorsey has written a substantial and useful book. His methodology is sound, his examples clear, and his approach timeless."--Christopher C. Davis Portfolio Manager and Chairman, Davis AdvisorsOver the years, people from around the world have turned to Morningstar for strong, independent, and reliable advice. The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing provides the kind of savvy ...

In Unfair Advantage: The Power of Financial Education Robert underscores his messages and challenges readers to change their context and act in a new way. Readers are advised to stop blindly accepting that they are ‘disadvantaged’ people with limited options. They are encouraged to act beyond their concept of limited options and challenge the preconception that they will struggle financially all of their lives.Robert’s fresh approach to his time-tested messages includes clear, actionable steps that any individual or family can take, starting with education. Education becomes applied ...

John J. Murphy Has Updated His Landmark Bestseller Technical Analysis Of The Futures Markets, To Include All Of The Financial Markets.This Outstanding Reference Has Already Taught Thousands Of Traders The Concepts Of Technical Analysis And Their Application In The Futures And Stock Markets. Covering The Latest Developments In Computer Technology, Technical Tools, And Indicators, The Second Edition Features New Material On Candlestick Charting, Intermarket Relationships, Stocks And Stock Rotation, Plus State-Of-The-Art Examples And Figures. From How To Read Charts To Understanding Indicators ...