Raisons et sentiments sont joués par deux sœurs, Elinor et Marianne Dashwood. Elinor représente la raison, Marianne le sentiment. La raison a raison de l'imprudence du sentiment, que la trahison du beau et lâche Willoughby, dernier séducteur du XVIIIe siècle, rendra raisonnable à la fin. Mais que Marianne est belle quand elle tombe dans les collines, un jour de pluie et de vent.
Emma Woodhouse vit avec son père veuf. D'une grande beauté et pleine d'assurance, elle évolue en toute indépendance à Highbury, sans aucun souci financier et entourée d'amis fidèles. Pour se distraire, elle décide de s'occuper du mariage des autres, persuadée d'avoir des talents d'entremetteuse. Elle se consacre à sa nouvelle protégée, la très jolie Harriet Smith, qu'elle destine à Mr Elton, le vicaire de Highbury. Les plans de la jeune fille semblent en bonne voie, mais ses certitudes vacillent lorsque les événements prennent un tour inattendu : ses propres manoeuvres lui vaudront bien des déconvenues...
A Kinsey Millhone Novel
PI Kinsey Millhone of California goes looking for the loot of a $500,000 robbery, an assignment filled with danger as one of the robbers is a psychopath. By the author of "K" Is for Killer
When a pregnant woman convinces her husband to take some repunzel from a neighbour's garden the neighbour, a witch, agrees but only if the child is handed over to her at birth. Kept in a tower, Rapunzel lets down her hair only when the witch comes to call.
Celebrating the arrival of a new baby, this joyful book captures key moments such as first checkups, family hospital gatherings, and the daily routines of diaper changing and feeding. It also highlights playful interactions like peek-a-boo, reading, and singing lullabies. Aimed at young readers, it provides a warm introduction to the experiences and expectations of welcoming a new sibling, making it an engaging read for families preparing for a new addition.
The book takes young readers on an engaging tour of South Dakota, showcasing its famous landmarks and attractions such as Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and the Missouri River. It highlights activities like fishing and hiking, as well as notable sites like Falls Park and the Great Plains Zoo. This charming board book combines education with exploration, making it an ideal introduction to the state's natural beauty and cultural significance.
Becoming the News studies how ordinary people make sense of their experience as media subjects. Ruth Palmer charts the arc of the experience of making the news, from the events that bring an ordinary person to journalists' attention through their interactions with reporters and reactions to the news coverage and its aftermath.