Lei una nerd. Lui pure. Si conoscono per caso. Si piacciono immediatamente. Finiscono a letto per una notte. Ma lui sposato. E lei non lo sa. Laura Draper ha ventisei anni e lavora come babysitter. Non il lavoro dei suoi sogni, ma prima o poi riuscir ad aprire un ristorante, o almeno cos dice a se stessa. Laura una nerd, e come tale coltiva diverse passioni: legge e cataloga fumetti, prendendosene cura come fossero suoi figli; segue pi serie televisive di quante possa contarne su due mani, cercando di indottrinare clienti e amici; decora il suo appartamento newyorkese con LEGO e riproduzioni in scala, e frequenta le convention con cadenza religiosa. ad uno di questi eventi, il Comic-Con di New York, che - intenzionata a buttarsi alle spalle il tradimento del suo ex e la possibilit di un nuovo dramma familiare - conosce un ragazzo travestito da Batman. Complici i gusti in comune in fatto di faccende nerd e l'attrazione che provano immediatamente l'uno per l'altro, Laura e Batman finiscono in una camera d'albergo per una notte che diventer importante per le vite di entrambi. La tentazione di Laura un romanzo autoconclusivo. Dato il contenuto di certe scene, la lettura consigliata ad un pubblico adulto.
Kassandra is a single, independent woman who prides herself on her own success. But when she's asked by her best friend Laura to be the Maid of Honor in her wedding, Kassandra finds herself questioning her lifestyle. Helping Laura plan the wedding is no problem-she's done it before for all their other friends. The first time was a blast, the second super fun, but doing it without receiving any help from the rest of the girls gets old really fast. The whole event kicks off with the worst kind of surprise when Kassandra discovers who her friend's fianc really is, and she's torn between supporting Laura's future happiness and hiding the deeply buried, intimate past she shares with the groom-to-be. Struggling to be the bigger person and do all the hard work on her own, Kassandra finds surprising comfort in Josh, the best man in the wedding and someone she's been avoiding for years. He's charming, thoughtful, handsome, and the worst kind of womanizer, but she just can't seem to stay away. All the while, Kassandra can't help wondering if the wedding could be any more clich -until she finds unexpected ways to change things up a bit.
El Romance mas importante de la literatura filipina, la obra se centra en Albania y trata de c mo Florante cae en desgarcia y es ayudado por un moro persa, hasta recuperar, como es de rigor, el trono y la dama.La significaci n de este romance se debe igualmente al uso que hace de lo ex tico para transmitir un mensaje que se ha considerado tradicionalmente como Prenacionalista.Su obra m s conocida es Florante at Laura (Florante y Laura). Utiliz su lengua materna, el tagalo, en una poca en que la mayor a de literatura se escrib a en espa ol. Algunas escuelas del pensamiento creen que sus poemas representan las injusticias que los pobladores nativos del archipi lago sufrieron bajo los colonizadores espa oles. Naci en una peque a ciudad llamada Bigaa (en la actualidad Balagtas), en la provincia de Bulac n (en las proximidades de Manila). Era el m s joven de los cuatro hijos de Juan Baltazar, herrero, y Juana de la Cruz. Filipe, Concha y Nicholasa son sus hermanos. Su t a Do a Trining fue lo que lo patrocin , impresionada por su diligencia. Estudi en la universidad de San Juan de Letr n y universidad de San Jos , en Manila, bajo la tutela del padre Mariano Pilapil. Estudi leyes, espa ol, lat n, f sica, doctrina cristiana, humanidades y filosof a.
From the humble Ingalls family cabin in the woods to Ayad Akhtar s multicultural conflicts, the Badger State s stories and imagery have long inspired. Explore how Aldo Leopold and Lorine Niedecker drew on their close observations of the natural world. Contrast the distinct novels that Jane Hamilton and Larry Watson set on Wisconsin apple orchards. Delve into Thornton Wilder s enduringly popular Our Town and the wild fiction of Ellen Raskin and Cordwainer Smith, who wrote like no one else. Join Jim Higgins for a detailed account of ten notable Wisconsin writers that blends history, literary criticism and fact."
“If you loved Wilder’s books, or if you garden with a child who loves her books, you will enjoy the read.” —San Francisco Chronicle In this revealing exploration of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series. You’ll learn details about Wilder’s life and inspirations, pinpoint the Ingalls and Wilder homestead claims on authentic archival maps, and learn how to grow the plants and vegetables featured in the series. Excerpts from Wilder’s books, letters, and diaries bring to light her profound appreciation for the landscapes at the heart of her world. Featuring the beloved illustrations by Helen Sewell and Garth Williams, plus hundreds of historic and contemporary photographs, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a treasure that honors Laura’s wild and beautiful life.
"The Art of Laura Garabedian" is a compilation of work from 2009-2013, with specific focus on Laura's tree-creatures, bone worlds, tribal work, watercolor fantasy and lastly, a section dedicated to sketches, studies, and process.
Like most private investigators, Tracey Marks is just trying to pay off the mountain of bills that never seem to stop. So when a client hands her $5000 to find his missing wife, she jumps at the opportunity. Although it's her first missing-persons case, she really does need the money and charges ahead into the investigation.But things quickly go sideways, and the more answers she gets, the more questions that arise. Everyone seems to be holding back, or even outright lying...and even the missing woman has a sketchy past. As Tracey digs in deeper and deeper, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit. With warning signs everywhere, will Tracey even live long enough to cash the check?
Like most private investigators, Tracey Marks is just trying to pay off the mountain of bills that never seem to stop. So when a client hands her $5000 to find his missing wife, she jumps at the opportunity. Although it's her first missing-persons case, she really does need the money and charges ahead into the investigation.But things quickly go sideways, and the more answers she gets, the more questions that arise. Everyone seems to be holding back, or even outright lying...and even the missing woman has a sketchy past. As Tracey digs in deeper and deeper, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit. With warning signs everywhere, will Tracey even live long enough to cash the check?
Laura Penbrooke is dead. Her four closest friends can't wait to milk her tragedy for all it is worth. No one more so than Mitton, Laura's bestie, who arranges a simple dinner to remember her BBFL. So what if her camera crew just happens to be around filming her reality show? That's just showbiz, baby And if Paul wants to plug their one-person opera, that's a great distraction from Carol's monotone critiques and Alex's latest lifestyle change. Things may get a little bit out of hand, but as long as they all remember that they are 'here for Laura', the night is bound to be a quiet, respectful night of remembrance. Right? Right. Lights, camera, action
