Ambrose - Libros y biografía

1000 fascinating facts all about the classic AMC television show. his fact book delves into the world of Breaking Bad, providing readers with fascinating insights about the making of the show, behind-the-scenes...

A classic East Anglian memoir describing a vanished world of rural customs and culture with wit, intelligence and freshness of observation, now in a 50th anniversary edition with a new foreword by Ashley...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce ( 1842 –  1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature"...

A Moral Principle met a Material Interest on a bridge wide enough for but one. “Down, you base thing!” thundered the Moral Principle, “and let me pass over you!” The Material Interest merely looked in...

Bierce edited the twelve volumes of The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, which were published from 1909 to 1912. The seventh volume consists solely of The Devil's Dictionary. Bierce has been criticized...

"A Baby Tramp" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce. Ambrose Bierce (1842 – 1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer.  

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 – 1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature"...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and compiled a satirical lexicon,...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Best Of Ambrose Bierce: The Damned Thing + An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge + The Devil's Dictionary + Chickamauga (4 Classics in 1 Book)" is formatted for your eReader...

A collection of essays in which Bierce talks about modern civilization and all its faults, including the death penalty, emancipated women, immortality, civilisation and more.

'I love you, Jonathan. I knew I wanted you the moment I saw you. But our relationship won't be like in the soap operas. You won't be my boyfriend. I want you to be my property." Who can resist the electric...

Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories is a classic collection of Ambrose Bierce (An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge) horror stories that contains the following titles: The Spook House, Present at...

As the protagonist and Jakob's secret sessions at the back of the gym become more regular, they both know things are at risk of becoming routine. But when Jakob reaches out and asks for an earlier session,...

Jason and David had a simple little life before the Big Thing that Happened. A clinical trial tranforms David into a giant, leaves Jason confused, and turns their lives into something of a media circus....

It's time to work those hamstrings - especially when a hot new personal trainer is hired by the local gym. But a private room and a little banter quickly lead to a very different kind of exercising... 

Some fantasies are a two-player game. Adrian has it all - a chiselled body, a hot-as-sin face, a killer gaming rig and a steady allowance from his family. His roommate, Cody, doesn't have any of that....

A ground-breaking new book that looks back on Ireland's struggle for freedom with a refreshingly new perspective and attitude. This is a journey into a turbulent period in Ireland's past and covers the...

Every sheath desires a sword...  The town of Valen has fallen on hard times, and a young traveller knows that wandering the streets at night is dangerous. Seeking bedding, he finds something debaucherous...

There's just something about when older and younger men connect...Finch is many things. Bitter, impatient, and most of all, not named Finch. It was bad enough when his boss sent him to go fix some guy's...

El estadounidense Ambrose Bierce es considerado uno de los más grandes narradores en su lengua, heredero directo de Allan Poe, Hawthorne o Melville, y con un lugar indiscutible en el podio de los mejores...

1000 Sopranos Facts dives deep into the world of mob boss Tony Soprano and his dysfunctional crime family in New Jersey. Packed with information, behind-the-scenes stories, and trivia, this book is a...

Delve deep into the intricate world of Westeros with this comprehensive fact book about the hit series. From the noble houses and their sigils to the blood-soaked battles and historical allusions, this...

1000 fascinating facts about the greatest science fiction show in the galaxy! Join us on a journey through time and space as we explore the fascinating world of Doctor Who and delve into the countless...

Bierce was considered a master of pure English by his contemporaries, and virtually everything that came from his pen was notable for its judicious wording and economy of style. He wrote in a variety...

The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical reference book written by Ambrose Bierce. The book offers reinterpretations of terms in the English language, lampooning cant, and political doublespeak, as well...

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce. Published in 1891, the 26 stories detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War....

Sixteen dark and vivid selections by a great satirist and short-story writer. "A Horseman in the Sky," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chickamauga," "A Son of the Gods," "What I Saw of Shiloh,"...

Seal the deal with a kiss. Zoe Larkin is facing the biggest career opportunity of her life, and she’s not going to let Jase Garrett ruin it for her. The infuriatingly sexy owner of the Rusty Wire, the...

Religious pluralism upholds the idea that multiple religions can coexist and be beneficial for society; it is a concept spreading around the world, not only in Asia with its myriad beliefs and practices,...

Short story by Ambrose Bierce, published in 1891 in Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, a collection that in 1898 was revised, enlarged, and retitled In the Midst of Life. The narrative concerns the final...