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The Other Romanian

Author : Anne Argula

Publisher : Speaking Volumes

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 46,90 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1645401561

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The Other Romanian is Anne Argula's fourth novel featuring the acerbic P.I., Quinn. The first of these fast and clever novels, Homicide My Own, earned Argula an Edgar nomination for Best Paperback Original. This latest work continues to defy any easy categorization of its one-of-a-kind, one-name heroine. If you haven't met Quinn yet, you're in for a welcome surprise. If you have met her, welcome back. Argula starts you guessing with the opening sentence, and you aren't likely to stop guessing until the very last line. Praise for Anne Argula's Quinn novels: "This book will delight anyone who has ever feared that the private detective novel has no new tricks-or voices-up its sleeve."—Laura Lippman, author of What the Dead Know "Anne Argula brings a welcome voice to the noir novel with Quinn, who is earthy, gritty, but above all, a mature woman. We don't have enough of those."—Sara Paretsky, author of Fire Sale "A terrific, suspenseful tale of murder, driven by interesting and quirky characters, leavened by edgy self-deprecating humor, and resolved by a surprising twist."—Joseph Wambaugh, author of Hollywood Station "A wonderful novel-smart, funny, and remarkably humane.”—James Crumley, author of The Right Madness "Anne Argula's menopausal detective will give mystery fans multiple hot flashes of horror, humor, and surprise." —Tom Robbins, author of Villa Incognito



The Other Schindlers

Author : Agnes Grunwald-Spier

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 35,32 MB

Release : 2010-12-26

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0752462431

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Thanks to Thomas Keneally's book Schindler's Ark, and the film based on it, Schindler's List, we have become more aware of the fact that, in the midst of Hitler's extermination of the Jews, courage and humanity could still overcome evil. While 6 million Jews were murdered by the Nazi regime, some were saved through the actions of non-Jews whose consciences would not allow them to pass by on the other side, and many are honoured by Yad Vashem as 'Righteous Among the Nations' for their actions. As a baby, Agnes Grunwald-Spier was herself saved from the horrors of Auschwitz by an unknown official, and is now a trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. She has collected together the stories of thirty individuals who rescued Jews, and these provide a new insight into why these people were prepared to risk so much for their fellow men and women. With a foreword by Sir Martin Gilbert, one of the leading experts on the subject, this is an ultimately uplifting account of how some good deeds really do shine in a weary world.



History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness

Author : Lucian Boia

Publisher : Central European University Press

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 36,41 MB

Release : 2001-01-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9789639116979

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Based on the idea that there is a considerable difference between reality and discourse, the author points out that history is constantly reconstructed, adapted and sometimes mythicized from the perspectives of the present day, present states of mind and ideologies. He closely examines historical culture and conscience in nineteenth and twentieth century Romania, particularly concentrating on the impact of the national ideology on history. Boia's innovative analysis identifies several key mythical configurations and shows how Romanians have reconstituted their own highly ideologized history over the last two centuries. The strength of History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness lies in the author's ability to fully deconstruct the entire Romanian historiographic system and demonstrate the increasing acuteness of national problems in general, and in particular the exploitation of history to support national ideology.



Youth Everlasting and Other Romanian Fairy Tales

Author : Petre Ispirescu

Publisher : Word Bothy

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 42,96 MB

Release : 2021-09-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 191392615X

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Four spellbinding fairy tales from 19th century Romania, translated into English and adapted for a contemporary audience. A baby refuses to come into the world until he is promised youth everlasting. But as the boy grows older and his father cannot keep his promise, the young man sets off on the quest of a lifetime… Follow the quest for Youth Everlasting in this thought-provoking fairy tale from 19th century Romania. Three additional Romanian fairy tales introduce you to a whole range of magical characters and exhilarating adventures. Petre Ispirescu was born in 1830 in Bucharest and grew up around Romanian fairy tales. He trained at a publishing house and later used his position to publish several collections of fairy tales. A few of these tales are still part of the literature curriculum in Romania to this day, and they are slowly but surely making their way into the rest of the world.



The Girl Who Would Be King and Other Romanian Fairy Tales

Author : Petre Ispirescu

Publisher : Word Bothy

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 30,62 MB

Release : 2021-06-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1913926087

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Four spellbinding fairy tales from 19th century Romania, translated into English and adapted for a contemporary audience. A girl disguises her gender to rescue her father’s kingdom from the clutches of a tyrannical invader. But while learning to pass as a man, she draws the attention of a young maiden of legendary beauty, and a whole new world starts opening up… Delight in the twists and turns of The Girl Who Would Be King, a transgender fairy tale originally told in 19th century Romania. Three additional Romanian fairy tales introduce you to a whole range of magical characters and exhilarating adventures. Petre Ispirescu was born in 1830 in Bucharest and grew up around Romanian fairy tales. He trained at a publishing house and later used his position to publish several collections of fairy tales. A few of these tales are still part of the literature curriculum in Romania to this day, and they are slowly but surely making their way into the rest of the world.



Romanian made nice & easy!

Author : The Editors of Rea

Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.

Page : 108 pages

File Size : 23,44 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 9780878914012

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"Whether travelling to a foreign country or to your favorite international restaurant, this Nice & Easy guide gives you just enough of the language to get around and be understood. Much of the material in this book was developed for government personnel who are often assigned to a foreign country on a moment's notice and need a quick introduction to the language."--Amazon





Wheel With a Single Spoke

Author : Nichita Stanescu

Publisher : Archipelago

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 40,92 MB

Release : 2012-07-13

Category : Poetry

ISBN : 1935744429

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Winner of the Herder Prize, Nichita Stanescu was one of Romania’s most celebrated contemporary poets. This dazzling collection of poems – the most extensive collection of his work to date – reveals a world in which heavenly and mysterious forces converse with the everyday and earthbound, where love and a quest for truth are central, and urgent questions flow. His startling images stretch the boundaries of thought. His poems, at once surreal and corporeal, lead us into new metaphysical and linguistic terrain.



Times New Romanian

Author : Nigel Shakespear

Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 15,63 MB

Release : 2017-09-05

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1783065931

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Times New Romanian provides a picture of Romania today through the individual first-person narratives of people who chose to go and make a life in this country.



The Mystery of the Dancing Shoes and Other Romanian Fairy Tales

Author : Petre Ispirescu

Publisher : Word Bothy

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 29,75 MB

Release : 2021-08-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1913926117

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Four spellbinding fairy tales from 19th century Romania, translated into English and adapted for a contemporary audience. How do the king’s twelve daughters escape their locked bedroom every night? When the young suitors attempting to solve the mystery start to disappear, an intriguing puzzle takes on deadly stakes... Untangle The Mystery of the Dancing Shoes in this atmospheric fairy tale from 19th century Romania. Three additional Romanian fairy tales introduce you to a whole range of magical characters and exhilarating adventures. Petre Ispirescu was born in 1830 in Bucharest and grew up around Romanian fairy tales. He trained at a publishing house and later used his position to publish several collections of fairy tales. A few of these tales are still part of the literature curriculum in Romania to this day, and they are slowly but surely making their way into the rest of the world.