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La producción literaria de Kajii Motojirō se ubica en una fase crucial del Japón moderno. Tras el gran terremoto de Kantō (1923), surge en el mundo intelectual la necesidad de redefinir la identidad japonesa. Aunque Kajii recoge los estímulos de las principales corrientes literarias de la época, su contenido y su estilo no son atribuibles a una corriente concreta.
En los quince relatos recopilados en la presente antología, su prosa lírica...
2) Follaje
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Follaje es el aullido de una generación de soñadores sumida en una carrera de fondo sin fin en la que despertar cada mañana llorando, tiritando del pavor. Una historia de resignación y redención en la que el narrador nos invita a acompañarle en su lúgubre descenso a los infiernos.
Artur Nahasapemapetilon, de treinta y cuatro años, es un joven asalariado de cuello blanco cuyo puesto de trabajo transcurre en una moderna agencia creativa. Pesimista...
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Shadows of Deception is a gripping tale of love, danger, and deceit set in a conservative society. The story follows Trudy, who holds a flash drive containing secrets that bind her to Wambui, the woman she secretly loves. As Juma, an informant, calls for police backup to dismantle Mzee's drug empire, the guests inside the mansion are lost in their own web of deceit. Aisha's guilt and Katana's desperation to escape poverty add to the tension, while...
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Alexander Amador es uno de los empresarios más exitosos de Panamá. Joven, apuesto, altivo y de una gran soberbia, nadie imagina el sufrimiento del que se esconde detrás de ese muro impenetrable que ha moldeado con los años.
Vive en una rutina inamovible, pero varios hechos comienzan a hacer temblar su perfecto mundo organizado.
Mauricio, recién graduado de la universidad, espera impaciente ingresar al empleo que su padre le ha prometido. Honesto,...
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Calder, reclusive by nature, gives his color TV set away (to break free of his addiction to it). In an effort to fill the void in his humble digs he decides to pick up a parrot at the local pet store. Instead of the bonding that he was receptive to and expected to take place, this bird-lover's life is turned into a certified nightmare.
Following a month's worth of assaults by this evil freaking "lovebird," he takes it back to the shop. But then inexplicably...
6) Fluencer
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In the heart of Dubai's kaleidoscopic streets, Rayan shines as a charismatic TikTok influencer, captivating his audience with a life as vibrant as the city itself but when a fateful accident shatters his world he finds himself propelled onto a journey of reinvention in the bustling heart of New York City. Here he collaborates with Naomi, an ambitious filmmaker with dreams as towering as the skyscrapers that frame her world. Together they navigate...
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In the bustling streets of London, where the stock market reigns supreme, our protagonist, Alex Turner, is about to embark on a journey that will redefine the world of sports trading on ScoreTrade. From the depths of financial despair, Alex draws inspiration from the sharp minds of stock market analysts to revolutionize football trading. As he navigates the unpredictable terrain of the sports betting world, Alex's rise to fortune culminates in owning...
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2022 "Best Literary" Book Award Winner, Indies Today"Barnes illuminates places that too often remain hidden." -Vince Granata, Author, Everything is Fine: A MemoirSeven years after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity, Avery West agonizes over the reality that his time at the Hawaiʻi State Hospital is ending. He can't imagine a life beyond the confines of his psychiatric facility, even if his schizophrenic symptoms are finally in remission. But...
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As He gazed upon the Mississippi's gentle flow, he reflected on his turbulent journey. Life had been a crucible where loss and betrayal forged him anew, teaching hard-earned lessons of resilience and empathy. His path to redemption was woven with threads of spiritual awakening, each step away from his past revealing deeper insights into the human condition. Now, standing at the crossroads of his future, he envisioned a life defined not by his past...
10) Motel Stories
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Will Torphy's elegant narration creates a gauzy veil of tears through which we view a poignant, if haphazard, community of immigrants, down-and-outers, weirdos, and dreamers who use the Sunset Inn, a dilapidated Hollywood motel, as staging ground for their personal crises and epiphanies. Torphy loves his characters, but it's a tough love that finds the poetry of real life in their desperate words and actions." -MARC JAMPOLE, Author of The Brothers...
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In the tranquil landscapes of Mississippi, a young boy's life is woven with tales of tight-knit communities, family traditions, and the allure of the great outdoors. But as he nears his twenties, the bright lights of New York City beckon, promising a world of possibilities far from his Southern roots.Relocating to Manhattan, he quickly ascends the social ladder. From a coveted job at a prestigious firm to mingling with the city's elite at lavish parties,...
12) Miss Kittenses
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He's a 180K a year techie hoping to get laid. She's a hospice nurse coming off a very hard day. When they meet over dinner, the question may come down to her pink cat-face watch, Miss Kittenses.
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Falling for the matchmaker isn't part of the business plan...
Is Silicon Valley ready for the scandal?
Tech CEO Luke Dallas needs to save a business deal gone south at any cost-even if that means marriage! His solution is to hire executive recruiter Danica Novak to be his unconventional matchmaker. After all, marriage is just like business: a negotiation between two parties who have a mutual investment in a future outcome. Or so Luke thinks...
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In this contemporary romance, a socialite enlists her brother's BFF to pose as her husband for the holidays, but their pretend love soon gets all too real.
Headstrong socialite Stefanie Ferguson is in hot water. She needs a fake husband to deflect a rumor that could wreck her family's political ambitions. Desperate, she turns to the only available bachelor she knows, security specialist Emmett Keaton-who has to say yes to her proposal because he's...
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This book is written by Shane Marquin van Rooyen.It was inspired by the gift of the Holy spirit. The book contains powerful messages and words of encouragement, acording to our everyday life. Everyday we as human beings are looking out for answers for our questions and the situations that we find ourselves in.This book was putting together through prayer, revelations, research, notes and personal experiences. Help and advise are the two things we...
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Kissing the wrong brother might bring this family empire to the breaking point… in the first novel in Jessica Lemmon's deliciously naughty Kiss and Tell series. "Being reckless is okay from time to time." A stolen kiss puts that theory to the test… When Taylor Thompson finds out the man she's casually dating is going to propose at the Valentine's Day gala, she literally hides in a closet! That's where Royce Knox, her date's older-and to her...
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Are you ready for a story that will sweep you off your feet and tug at your heartstrings?"Her Hating Glance: Hatred to Passionate Love" is not just another romance-it's a rollercoaster journey of emotions, revelations, and the transformative power of love. Buckle Up, Here's What You Can Expect:Unlikely Beginnings, Unforgettable Characters: Meet Badal and Reshma, two individuals whose paths collide in the most unexpected way. Sparks fly, tensions rise,...
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Jason's journey in the world of networking began in 1998, marked by an unyielding commitment to his craft and a fervent thirst for knowledge. Starting as an apprentice, he swiftly grasped the technical intricacies of his department, displaying a passion that set him apart. His willingness to work beyond regular hours showcased his genuine dedication, shaping his reputation as a troubleshooter and a true asset to the team. In 2002, aiming for career...
20) Counsel Culture
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A gorgeous, contemporary novel by prize-winning Korean author Kim Hye-jin about the effects of cancel culture on a person who has been canceled.
Haesoo is a successful therapist who regularly appears on a popular TV program. But when she makes a scripted negative comment about a public figure who later commits suicide, she is ostracized by friends, fired from her job, and her marriage begins to unravel. These details come to the reader gradually,...
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