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Un an après Les Derniers Jedi, la Résistance a pu renaître de ses cendres. Toutefois, si Rey et ses compagnons sont prêts à reprendre le combat, la guerre contre le Premier Ordre et son Suprême Leader, Kylo Ren, est loin d'être gagnée. Tandis que l'étincelle de l'insurrection se ravive, un message à glacer le sang est diffusé à travers la galaxie : l'Empereur Palpatine, que l'on pensait vaincu depuis des décennies, est revenu d'entre les morts.

He was paid to clean up their mess. Now, he’s their biggest loose end. Nick Hunter is an old-fashioned bag ‘em and tag ‘em bounty hunter. His job is to track down people who don’t want to be tracked down and kill them for a price. The one golden rule that he has never broken is to leave...

The beloved classic that turned Carson McCullers into an overnight literary sensation and one of the Modern Library's top 20 novels of the 20th century. “A remarkable book…From the opening page, brilliant in its establishment of mood, character, and suspense, the book takes hold of the...

That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. "My gift is obedience. Ella will always be...

Mick, garçonne passionnée et ambitieuse, erre en solitaire dans les rues du sud profond des États-Unis, happée par la musique qui s'échappe des fenêtres. Au café de Biff, Mick observe John Singer, le fascinant muet au calme olympien. D'autres personnages aussi originaux qu'attachants évoluent autour d'eux, se croisent sans se rencontrer. Ils se regardent avec une curiosité pleine de tendresse face à la cruauté de la vie et à la pauvreté, portés par leurs rêves et leur soif de justice.

First published in 1962, Silent Spring can single-handedly be credited with sounding the alarm and raising awareness of humankind's collective impact on its own future through chemical pollution. No other book has so strongly influenced the environmental conscience of Americans and the world at large.

The best way to experience this classic of the American South is by joining five-time Academy Award nominee and Best Actress winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) as she guides the listener on a journey through the anguish of adolescence and isolation.

Brought to you by Penguin. **WINNER of the EU Prize for Literature** Dr Jonathan Murray fears his new-born daughter is not as harmless as she seems. Sammy Agnew is wrestling with his dark past, and fears the violence in his blood lurks in his son, too. The city is in flames and the authorities...

Written by Martin Luther King, Jr. himself, this astounding autobiography brings to life a remarkable man changed the world —and still inspires the desires, hopes, and dreams of us all. Martin Luther King: the child and student who rebelled against segregation. The dedicated minister who...

A classic work that has charmed generations of readers, this collection assembles Carson McCullers' best stories, including her beloved novella The Ballad of the Sad Cafe. A haunting tale of a human triangle that culminates in an astonishing brawl, the novella introduces readers to Miss Amelia, a formidable southern woman whose cafe serves as the town's gathering place. Among other fine works, the collection also includes "Wunderkind", McCullers' first published story, written when she was only 17, about a musical prodigy who suddenly realizes she will not go on to become a great pianist.

Conservationist Rachel Carson spent over six years documenting the effects on DDT, a synthetic organic compound used as an insecticide, on numerous communities. Her analysis revealed that such powerful, persistent chemical pesticides have been used without a full understanding of the extent of their potential harm to the whole biota, including the damage they've caused to wildlife, birds, bees, agricultural animals, domestic pets, and even humans. An instant best seller that was read by President Kennedy during the summer of 1962, this classic remains one of the best introductions to the complicated and controversial subject.

Quand la gigantesque Miss Amelia accueille un gringalet bossu qui se prétend son parent, les rumeurs s'enflamment. Va-t-elle l'abattre pour le détrousser ? Son magasin rouvre, transformé en café. Il devient un lieu incontournable pour la clientèle que Cousin Lymon distrait de sa vie misérable. Les deux êtres que tout oppose s'associent corps et âmes, pour le meilleur et pour le pire. La ballade du café triste, Wunderkind, Un problème familial... Carson McCullers a élaboré de 1936 à 1951 ce recueil de sept nouvelles où l'alcool et la musique coulent à flots.

Gangly, outspoken 12-year-old Frankie Addams yearns to belong to the “we of me,” and in a Southern kitchen, pours her heart out to the family cook, Berenice. One of the most beautiful plays ever written about loneliness and love.

A mysterious private investigator embodies the darkness hidden within a small town in this spellbinding thriller that will “make you a Scott Carson fan for life” (Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Marshall Miller would’ve remembered her face even if he hadn’t seen it on a...

Acting teacher & director Kevin Kittle, alongside his student Carson S. Davis, dive deep into the Sanford Meisner Acting Technique—while also exploring the wider landscape of life as a modern actor. Featuring candid conversations, practical insights, and interviews with renowned industry professionals. To have your question answered on the podcast, email us at: meisnerpodcast@gmail.com

This is a completely updated edition of the 1983 classic that introduced a powerful method for gaining freedom from self-defeating behaviors and beliefs. Rick Carson, creator of the renowned Gremlin-Taming Method, has revised the book to include fresh interactive activities, real-life...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Witness the epic final chapter of the Skywalker saga with the official novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including expanded scenes and additional content not seen in theaters! The Resistance has been reborn. But although Rey and her fellow heroes are...

Why Shakespeare? What explains our continued fascination with his poems and plays? In Living with Shakespeare, Susannah Carson invites 40 actors, directors, scholars, and writers to reflect on why his work is still such a vital part of our culture.

Most Orthodox Jewish boys at the turn of the 20th century did not run away from home. Did not join the circus. Did not find fame. And did not find herself. Flo did. From the shtetl to the Big Top, Flo’s true story inspires. Despite all odds, through sheer grit and the power of art, Flo’s escape from a father’s violence, a world of anti-Semitism and rampant Queer intolerance takes listeners on a remarkable journey; and one that illuminates a path out for those who similarly struggle.

La obra de una de las grandes maestras de la literatura norteamericana con prólogos actualizados. Los relatos más significativos de la singular y sutil narrativa de Carson McCullers, que han accedido ya a la consideración de clásicos de la moderna literatura norteamericana. Prólogo de Paulina Flores.