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Speculative Identities

Contemporary Italian Women's Narrative

by Rita Wilson ...

"Since the early 1980s, the novel has been deemed by many Italian women writers to be the most apt vehicle for creating positive images of the future of women. The novel becomes the space for confession, while at the same time allowing greater expressive freedom. There is no longer one voice for the ""feminine role"" and, by creating heroines who are also intellectuals, these authors offer their ... Read more

$60.99 USD

"Since the early 1980s, the novel has been deemed by many Italian women writers to be the most apt vehicle for creating positive images of the future of women. The novel becomes the space for confession, while at the same time allowing greater expressive freedom. There is no longer one voice for the ""feminine role"" and, by creating heroines who are also intellectuals, these authors offer their
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A Pocket of Time

The Poetic Childhood of Elizabeth Bishop

by Rita Wilson ...

Illustrated by Emma FitzGerald ...

Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979) grew up to become a famous poet, but before that she was a little girl who lived with her Gammie and Pa in Great Village, Nova Scotia. It was there that Bishop learned to walk, to read, to write, to sing hymns, and to catch bumblebees in foxglove flowers. It was there she first went to school and, when she was five, where her mother left and never returned.Lovingly ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979) grew up to become a famous poet, but before that she was a little girl who lived with her Gammie and Pa in Great Village, Nova Scotia. It was there that Bishop learned to walk, to read, to write, to sing hymns, and to catch bumblebees in foxglove flowers. It was there she first went to school and, when she was five, where her mother left and never returned.Lovingly
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece

A novel

by Tom Hanks ...

Narrated by Tom Hanks, Peter Gerety, Natalie Morales, Ego Nwodim, Nasim Pedrad, Connor Ratliff, Holland Taylor, Rita Wilson, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

15 hours 57 min

**From the legendary actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic books that inspired it. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II."Wild, ambitious and exceptionally enjoyable." —Matt Haig, best-selling author ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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**From the legendary actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic books that inspired it. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II."Wild, ambitious and exceptionally enjoyable." —Matt Haig, best-selling author
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The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Migration

Edited by Brigid Maher, Loredana Polezzi, Rita Wilson ...

Series series Routledge Handbooks in Translation and Interpreting Studies
The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Migration explores the practices and attitudes surrounding migration and translation, aiming to redefine these two terms in light of their intersections and connections. The volume adopts an interdisciplinary and transnational perspective, highlighting the broad scope of migration and translation as not only linguistic and geographical phenomena, but also ... Read more

$68.99 USD

The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Migration explores the practices and attitudes surrounding migration and translation, aiming to redefine these two terms in light of their intersections and connections. The volume adopts an interdisciplinary and transnational perspective, highlighting the broad scope of migration and translation as not only linguistic and geographical phenomena, but also
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Translating Worlds

Migration, Memory, and Culture

Edited by Susannah Radstone, Rita Wilson ...

Series series Creative, Social and Transnational Perspectives on Translation
This international and interdisciplinary volume explores the relations between translation, migration, and memory. It brings together humanities researchers from a range of disciplines including history, museum studies, memory studies, translation studies, and literary, cultural, and media studies to examine memory and migration through the interconnecting lens of translation. The innovatory ... Read more

$64.99 USD

This international and interdisciplinary volume explores the relations between translation, migration, and memory. It brings together humanities researchers from a range of disciplines including history, museum studies, memory studies, translation studies, and literary, cultural, and media studies to examine memory and migration through the interconnecting lens of translation. The innovatory
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Translation and Tourism

Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Promotion

by M. Zain Sulaiman, Rita Wilson ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book addresses one of the most central, yet criticised, solutions for international tourism promotion, namely translation. It brings together theory and practice, explores the various challenges involved in translating tourism promotional materials (TPMs), and puts forward a sustainable solution capable of achieving maximum impact in the industry and society.The solution, in the form of a ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book addresses one of the most central, yet criticised, solutions for international tourism promotion, namely translation. It brings together theory and practice, explores the various challenges involved in translating tourism promotional materials (TPMs), and puts forward a sustainable solution capable of achieving maximum impact in the industry and society.The solution, in the form of a
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Mourning a Death in the Family

by Rita Kidde, Antoine Wilson ...

Series series Family Issues and You
Dealing with a death in the family is one of the most upsetting things that a young person can face. Whether it is a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, member of the extended family, or pet, this kind of loss can be heartbreaking. This volume discusses the variety of forms that grief can take. It reminds readers that everybody has different responses to the death of a loved one and that those ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Dealing with a death in the family is one of the most upsetting things that a young person can face. Whether it is a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, member of the extended family, or pet, this kind of loss can be heartbreaking. This volume discusses the variety of forms that grief can take. It reminds readers that everybody has different responses to the death of a loved one and that those
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Italian Women Writers, 1800–2000

Boundaries, Borders, and Transgression

by Patrizia Sambuco, Simone Brioni, Ann Hallamore Caesar, Eleanor David, Donatella De Ferra, Margherita Ganeri, Cristina Gragnani, Rhianedd Jewell, Giuliana Morandini, Catherine Ramsey-Portolano0, Anne Urbancic1, Rita Wilson2, Lisa Sarti3 ...

Italian Women Writers, 1800–2000: Boundaries, Borders, and Transgression investigates narrative, autobiography, and poetry by Italian women writers from the nineteenth century to today, focusing on topics of spatial and cultural boundaries, border identities, and expressions of excluded identities. This book discusses works by known and less-known writers as well as by some new writers: Sibilla ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Italian Women Writers, 1800–2000: Boundaries, Borders, and Transgression investigates narrative, autobiography, and poetry by Italian women writers from the nineteenth century to today, focusing on topics of spatial and cultural boundaries, border identities, and expressions of excluded identities. This book discusses works by known and less-known writers as well as by some new writers: Sibilla
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But Have You Read the Book?

52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films

by Kristen Lopez ...

Narrated by Tanis Parenteau ...

Series series Turner Classic Movies
Unabridged

4 hours 48 min

For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration.“I love that movie!”“But have you read the book?”Within these pages, Turner Classic Movies offers an endlessly fascinating look at 52 beloved screen adaptations and the great reads that inspired them. Some films, like Clueless ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration.“I love that movie!”“But have you read the book?”Within these pages, Turner Classic Movies offers an endlessly fascinating look at 52 beloved screen adaptations and the great reads that inspired them. Some films, like Clueless
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Prepared

A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios

by Mike Glover ...

Narrated by Mike Glover, Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA former Green Beret’s indispensable course in preparedness, teaching the keys to building a resilient and fearless life**Most people think that being prepared for catastrophe means stocking up on MREs and building a bunker in their backyard, but this approach leaves you vulnerable in the real world of car accidents, natural disasters, grid failures, and global pandemics. ... Read more

$17.50 USD

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA former Green Beret’s indispensable course in preparedness, teaching the keys to building a resilient and fearless life**Most people think that being prepared for catastrophe means stocking up on MREs and building a bunker in their backyard, but this approach leaves you vulnerable in the real world of car accidents, natural disasters, grid failures, and global pandemics.
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There Are (No) Stupid Questions … in Science

by Leah Elson MS, MPH ...

Narrated by Leah Elson MS, MPH ...

Unabridged

5 hours 34 min

Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, in this highly entertaining and visually appealing giftable book of real-world scientific questions and answers.How does DNA work?Does chicken noodle soup actually help with being sick?When cats purr, what is actually making the noise?Does singing to plants really help them grow?Is it possible to clone a woolly mammoth?In ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, in this highly entertaining and visually appealing giftable book of real-world scientific questions and answers.How does DNA work?Does chicken noodle soup actually help with being sick?When cats purr, what is actually making the noise?Does singing to plants really help them grow?Is it possible to clone a woolly mammoth?In
... Read more

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The Emergency Playbook

A Bunker-Free Guide to Disaster Preparation

by Amy Edelman, Chris Begley ...

Narrated by Amy Edelman, Chris Begley, Beth Hicks ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

A comprehensive, commonsense guide to preparing for and surviving emergency situations, from wildfires, flash floods, and extreme heat to power outages, social unrest, and the next pandemic--no bunkers or weapons required.Unlike traditional prepper books that focus on doom and the darker side of survival, what most of us really need is a straightforward guide to getting through a disaster safely ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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A comprehensive, commonsense guide to preparing for and surviving emergency situations, from wildfires, flash floods, and extreme heat to power outages, social unrest, and the next pandemic--no bunkers or weapons required.Unlike traditional prepper books that focus on doom and the darker side of survival, what most of us really need is a straightforward guide to getting through a disaster safely
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