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The Awkward Age – ebook
Henry James
The Aawkward age nonetheless analyzes the English character with great subtlety. The Awkward Age, which is highly praised for its natural dialogue and the subtlety of the sensation that it conveys, illustrates Conrad’s remark that James never dwells in deep darkness or in strong sunlight. But he feels deep and bright every gentle shade.Data dostępności:
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Alina Szapocznikow: Awkward Objects – ebook
Drawing on the work of prominent art historians, curators, critics, and collectors, this exhibition catalogue presents the most current research on the work of Alina Szapocznikow. Born in Kalisz, Poland, in 1926, Szapocznikow studied in Prague and Paris, spent the last decade of her life in France, and created an impressive number of sculptures and drawings that are now defined as post-surrealist and...Data dostępności:
MacHassan Ah – ebook
Talbot Mundy
This was not until they left their right front and went to a narrow, single-track road that lay under the wall and was securely guarded. Suddenly there appeared an awkward Asian gentleman, who once was the image of a Biblical shepherd.Data dostępności:
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Son of the White Wolf – ebook
Robert E. Howard
Francis Xavier Gordon was a living legend in the Middle and Far East. The boars called him El Borac, „Swift,” the title earned by his awkward abilities with a gun, a knife and a sword. Now, the mighty El Borak must stretch its forces to prevent the Turkish uprising, protect the hermits from murders and stop the dangerous amir without allowing him to seize control over India.Data dostępności:
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Aaron Rodd, Diviner – ebook
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Aaron Rodd, who was a shy and awkward being, felt unexpectedly at his ease. He was even anxious for further conversation. He had a rather long, pale face, with deep-set eyes and rugged features. He was soberly, even sombrely dressed in dismal black. He had the air of a recluse. Perhaps that was why the young lady smiled upon him with such confidence.Data dostępności:
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Anne of the Island – ebook
Lucy Maud Montgomery
„Anne of the Island” was published in 1915, seven years after the bestselling „Anne of Green Gables.” This book tells the story of Anne Shirley’s and her friends’ college years. As the security of home and childhood comforts fade, each must face the trials of being on their own. The novel kicks off when Anne decides to pursue her dream of a higher education, and subsequently leaves her two year teaching...Data dostępności:
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Behind the Throne – ebook
William Le Queux
”Of course the transaction is a purely private one. There is, I suppose, no chance of the truth leaking out? If so, it might be very awkward, you know.” „None whatever. Your Excellency may rely upon me to deal with these people cautiously. Besides, they have their own reputation to consider–as well as ours.” „And how much do you say they offer? „ asked His Excellency in Italian, so that the English...Data dostępności:
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The Polish Quarterly of International Affairs 3/2017 – ebook
Marcin Przychodniak Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski Volha Damarad Vinay Kaura Martin Malek Piotr Długołęcki
Articles Marcin Przychodniak A New Strategy or Just a Change of Tactics? The Main Elements of China’s Foreign Policy during Xi Jinping’s First Term (s. 5) Modifications of China’s foreign policy during Xi Jinping’s first term as China’s Communist Party (CCP) secretary general are predominantly due to a change in strategy rather than in China’s core interests (its main goals). The new strategy focuses...Data dostępności:
Sztuka i emancypacja kobiet w socjalistycznej Polsce: Przypadek Marii Pinińskiej-Bereś – ebook
Agata Jakubowska
Autorka przedstawia zawartą w twórczości Marii Pinińskiej-Bereś analizę kobiecego doświadczenia jako powiązaną z procesami zachodzącymi w socjalistycznej Polsce, m.in. z rozwojem wiedzy seksuologicznej i poradnictwa, silnym wpływem nauk Kościoła, obecnością środowisk kontrkulturowych, rozwojem socjalistycznego konsumpcjonizmu, ze zmieniającą się ikonosferą erotyczną, z docierającymi zza żelaznej kurtyny...Data dostępności: