Résultats pour "roman roman" dans Art

El submarino de investigación Atlantis II se adentra en la misteriosa brecha gravitacional Larsen 44 para investigar una anomalía que amenaza con desestabilizar el campo magnético terrestre. A bordo viaja Alicia, una enigmática polizón adolescente con habilidades extraordinarias que podrían ser clave para la misión. La tripulación enfrenta peligros mortales mientras descubren secretos que desafían su comprensión de la realidad. En una carrera contra el tiempo, la Comandante Regina debe elegir entre seguir órdenes o confiar en una adolescente que podría ser tanto su salvación como su perdición.

What does the face of power look like? Who gets commemorated in art and why? And how do we react to statues of politicians we deplore? In this book - against a background of today’s “sculpture wars” - Mary Beard tells the story of how for more than two millennia portraits of the rich, powerful, and famous in the Western world have been shaped by the image of Roman emperors, especially the “Twelve Caesars”, from the ruthless Julius Caesar to the fly-torturing Domitian.

Inspiré par l’artiste antillaise Marie Martinez, surnommée la Malibran noire, le récit met en scène une narratrice universitaire qui fait des recherches sur ce personnage. Son travail est perturbé par l’irruption dans sa vie d'une chanteuse qui pourrait bien avoir quelque chose à voir avec l'artiste que Nadar photographia du temps de sa splendeur, mais aussi de sa déchéance. Le texte de Marie N’Diaye retrace au prix de multiples détours, le parcours méconnu de la chanteuse Maria Martinez.

Japanese culture has fascinated the West ever since the country’s doors opened up in the 1800s. In many ways, Japan has remained elusive, and people have travelled from all around the world to see for themselves how unique this nation remains. Another way of exploring this enigmatic culture is through its literature. The English language succeeds surprisingly well in revealing the Japanese sense of life.

Welcome back to Spring Mountains – ein Winter in Tennessee voller Liebe, Geheimnisse und neuer Chancen Mit dem Antritt des Familienerbes, scheint sich Juliets heimlicher Traum eines eigenen Keramikateliers zu erfüllen. Endlich kann sie aus den Schatten ihrer älteren Schwestern treten. Doch...

Glamour ist ein Überlebenskampf – und nicht alle sind ihm gewachsen »Ein irisierend schönes und kluges Zeugnis menschlicher Irrwege.« Timon Karl Kaleyta Von einem Gig als Osterhase bei einem Mode-Designer steigt Felix Kellergeist kometenhaft in die Welt der Supermodels auf. Alles scheint...

The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was written by the celebrated English historian Edward Gibbon. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings (a remarkable feat for its time). Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published as quartos, a common publishing practice of the time. The books cover the period of the Roman Empire after Marcus Aurelius, from just before 180 to 1453 and beyond, concluding in 1590. They take as ...

Dragon boating is not an individual sport it is a sport of teamwork that not only teaches you many things but it is good exercise for the people of every age group. This sport requires about 20-50 people depending on the size of the boat to paddle and sail a special hand-crafted boat. Both men and women are allowed to participate in this sport. Rules are simple paddle as fast as you can and whose boat’s nose touches the end line first wins. Here in this article, Roman Dawidowicz will talk about some benefits of dragon boating.

Claire delights as the fierce, prickly World War II nurse who falls for Jamie, the sensitive Highlands outlaw. He offers more than a fling or even a timeless love, as he guides the heroine to a deeper level of spirituality. Of course, Diana Gabaldon explores much about modern gender construction. Her heroines shoot pirates, while the Highlanders blend courtly gallantry with bloodthirsty battles.

Roman Myths Collection is a rotating public-domain audiobook show of myths, legends, and classic fantasy. Each episode is a complete book that already found listeners on other Sol Good Media podcasts, gathered here because it fits the collection. New titles move through the feed, so there is always another story waiting. More free classic audiobooks at solgoodmedia.com.

Galdós siempre vivió entregado a la tarea de escribir. Uno entre los muchos hitos de su dilatada trayectoria es Misericordia, que, por la precisión de sus descripciones y el nítido trasfondo psicológico de sus personajes, se erige en una muestra señera del naturalismo español. La historia de Benigna, la fiel sirvienta que mendiga para mantener a su señora sin que ésta lo sepa, permite a Galdós reflexionar sobre la religiosidad hipócrita y rutinaria de la burguesía en contraposición a la generosidad y la altura moral de una persona humilde.

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Confesiones de una Estilista es un espacio para hablar de lo que realmente significa construir una carrera en la industria de la belleza. Soy Mayela Román, estilista, educadora y periodista, y después de más de 20 años entendí que una buena técnica no es suficiente. Aquí hablaremos de mentalidad y valor profesional, marca y posicionamiento, técnica con propósito, negocio y libertad profesional. Experiencias, errores, aprendizajes y esas confesiones que pocas veces contamos detrás de la silla. Porque tu talento merece convertirse en una verdadera profesión. ¡Manos a la brocha!

Sport icon Will Hamilton, known in the world of baseball and society pages as the "Hammer", watched as prima ballerina Linda Lewis twirled unbelievably fast on pointed toes. Generally, classical ballet was not his thing, but as the spotlights followed her across the big, empty, darkened Broadway stage, he found himself mesmerized. The audience also seemed to be held in a state of suspended animation. He looked around him to see those sitting close to him with their eyes riveted on her and gleaming.

In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

A disreputable lawyer is discovered dead by poisoning during the performance of a play in New York City. Not only that, despite being sold out, the body is surrounded by empty seats. Plus his top hat is missing. Inspector Richard Queen of the Homicide Squad is called-in to solve the case, along with his mystery writer son, Ellery. First in the Ellery Queen mystery novel series. - Summary by The NarratorThis show includes AI-generated content.

William Wolfe Capes (1834-1914) was an Anglican cleric, a classicist, and a historian. This is his short chronicle of the early Roman Empire, from the aftermath of the murder of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.E. to the assassination of the tyrannical Domitian in 96 C.E.. Capes writes about the intervening emperors, including the notorious Caligula and Nero, and then devotes chapters to Roman citizenship, life in the provinces, trade, religion, the frontiers, and the army. (Pamela Nagami)

In the heart of New York City, a theater stage turns into a crime scene when a notorious lawyer is found dead from poison during a packed performance. What makes this case even more puzzling is the empty seats surrounding the body and the disappearance of his top hat. Inspector Richard Queen and his son, Ellery, a clever mystery writer, dive into the investigation, unraveling secrets that intertwine the world of theater with dark motives. As they sift through the clues and confront a cast of intriguing characters, they face the challenge of revealing the truth before the curtain falls. This is...

This short overview of the Roman Empire from AD 96-180 opens as the murderers of Domitian raise to power the wise old senator, Nerva. Ignoring assassination rumors, his successor, the brave soldier Trajan, "went about the streets almost unguarded" and was easy of access to all classes. He was followed by the brilliant, gay emperor, Hadrian, who "revised the imperial budget with the skill of a trained accountant." We meet the immortal Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor who spent his life fighting barbarians along the Danube. The book closes with chapters on the religions of the empire, on...

Explore the intricate intersections of faith, morality, and justice in "Roman Collar Detective," a podcast that invites listeners to delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks centered around the theme of ecclesiastical sleuthing. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that dives into the world of crime and investigation through the eyes of unlikely heroes—clergy members who confront sinister plots and societal corruption while grappling with their own beliefs. This series offers a unique exploration of how spiritual convictions can lead to profound insights in the darkest of ...