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La duquesa y el joyero de Virginia Woolf es un cuento que explora las complejidades de las relaciones humanas y las expectativas sociales. La historia sigue a Oliver Bacon, un joyero modesto, que se enamora perdidamente de la duquesa de Lambourne, una mujer de alta alcurnia. A pesar de las diferencias sociales abismales entre ellos, Bacon cree que puede conquistar el corazón de la duquesa con un regalo extraordinario: un collar de esmeraldas. Sin embargo, la duquesa no muestra ningún interés en el collar ni en Bacon, lo que lo sumerge en una espiral de desesperación y obsesión.

Someone knows what really happened the night Sofia Eliades died. Ten years after Sofia was killed in a tragic accident, her college ex Caroline and her former roommate Brooke almost have what they’ve always wanted. Caroline is on the precipice of scoring funding for her feminist tech startup. Brooke is newly engaged and is starting her dream job at a prestigious prep school. But one dark night’s secrets could unravel everything.

Join Nanette & Virginia as they tell workplace war stories. Feeling stuck in a toxic work environment? You’re not alone. It’s time to step into something bigger. We’re tackling the stress, burnout, and unrealistic demands head-on with real solutions and a fresh approach to leadership. Together, we’re building stronger connections and reshaping the way we work and lead. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformation—it starts with you.

Do you know who Caesar Rodney is? Learn about the man who travelled an 80-mile journey on horseback in one night from Dover, Delaware to Pennsylvania, Philadelphia to deliver an important letter to the Continental Congress. His ride leads to the the life or death decision in our country's history—whether the colonies should fight for independence from Great Britain.

Entre el cuaderno de viajes, el ensayo literario, el diario personal y la crónica urbana, el autor nos muestra su fascinación por el turbulento y espléndido pasado de Budapest. De la barbarie a la civilización, de la sabiduría de Marco Aurelio a la gran narrativa magiar contemporánea, este recorrido por las huellas de la memoria atiende también a la belleza del presente y lo cotidiano. Así, con una mirada genuina, el texto nos conduce por los puentes, las calles y los patios de una ciudad que revela su naturaleza tras la experiencia del viaje y la lectura.

Are you ready to hit pause on the serious stuff and dive into the hilarity of life’s twists and turns? Join Virginia Freeman as she serves up your go-to guide for navigating the wild world of starting over in your 30s and 40s—where the coffee is strong, and the laughs are stronger.From the ups and downs of dating and the IVF rollercoaster to the adventures of single parenthood and co-parenting, we're tackling it all with a wink and a smile. Expect unfiltered advice, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs as we embrace the messiness together. Because even when life gets tough, there’s ...

Mabel, una mujer separada, es invitada a una fiesta de la señora Dalloway. Sin embargo al llegar al lugar, y tras mirarse en el espejo con su vestido amarillo, se obsesiona con su apariencia, lo que ha sido su vida, y con lo que los demás podrían estar pensando de ella.

Esta historia también empieza en un lugar de La Mancha. Allí, hace miles de años, surgió la primera sociedad hidráulica de nuestro continente. Mucho tiempo después la sed llenó esas tierras de vides, olivos y cereales. Entre ellos nació Virginia Mendoza, cuya historia personal y familiar está ligada sutil pero irremediablemente a la falta de agua. En este sorprendente libro recoge y conecta viejos y nuevos descubrimientos científicos con un sinfín de relatos heredados insólitos, emocionantes y llenos de vida que hablan de quiénes fuimos y quiénes somos hoy.

Baseado em palestras proferidas por Virginia Woolf nas faculdades de Newham e Girton em 1928, o ensaio Um teto todo seu é uma reflexão acerca das condições sociais da mulher e a sua influência na produção literária feminina. A escritora pontua em que medida a posição que a mulher ocupa na sociedade acarreta dificuldades para a expressão livre de seu pensamento, para que essa expressão seja transformada em uma escrita sem sujeição e, finalmente, para que essa escrita seja recebida com consideração, em vez da indiferença comumente reservada à escrita feminina na época.

La protagonista de esta novela está temporalmente internada en un psiquiátrico. De los múltiples ojos que la observan, durante ese tiempo medicalizado y suspendido entre cuatro paredes, los más filosos son los suyos. Mientras repasa su incapacidad para actuar relee de principio a fin Madame Bovary hasta establecer con el personaje de Flaubert una relación que va más allá de cierta inclinación por la fantasía y la muerte.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

A modern classic that no child should miss. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers.But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work.

Martha’s Gram has spent years searching their property for family heirlooms their great-grandmother buried during the Civil War. Martha tags along one day with her mischievous dog, Rags. Will they have any luck, despite Rags’ antics?

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

The wine industry is a layered system of professionals: winemakers, grape growers, coopers, engineers, writers, tasters, and much, much more. Each profession contributes to the history, science, and culture that goes into each glass of wine. Join winemaking professionals, Denise Gardner and Virginia Mitchell, as they reveal the industry behind the wine, exploring new wines along the way. This is not your snooty wine podcast! Denise and Virginia bring a refreshing take on wine, generating intrigue for wine lovers and winemakers alike, covering topics rarely discussed by other wine experts. ...

La obra recoge cuatro fabulosas aventuras de Navidad. Son narraciones muy divertidas que enseñan los valores fundamentales de la familia, la amistad y la sociedad. Un burrito mostrará lo hermoso de servir y ayudar a los demás con los talentos que poseemos. Los juguetes, harán ver lo difícil que es para ellos estar listos para el gran día que los compren, sin embargo, entienden que su misión es llevar alegría a donde vayan.

Can you hold a hedgehog? Can you snuggle snails?

Step aside, neurotypicals! Join host Virginia Dickens (The Onion) and a neurodivergent guest as they deep-dive into their super-niche interests. Follow on Instagram/TikTok (@hyperfocuscomedy) for updates & live show info. Support the podcast: patreon.com/hyperfocuscomedy Created by Virginia Dickens Executive Producer: Virginia Dickens Producers: Zach Silberberg, Devin O'Neill, Kate McAuliffe Associate Producers: Amanda Melhuish, Kathleen O'Mara Editors: Cameron Abernathy, Kate McAuliffe Creative Consultant: Michael Stevens Music by Tim Platt Artwork by Art Cai

Here to check, balance and elevate your emotional temperature. Hoping the podcast is a positive and safe space for people with various perspectives to hold discussions and share their thoughts on the different aspects of life with music as the remedy (potential trigger as well) for it all . seasons, seasons, seasons!