Book of the monthLes Secrets De Norah (Norah's Secrets)
Norah Shariff’s autobiography is likely to cause some turmoil as she
takes the reader into a harsh world created by her immediate family; a
world filled with obstacles preventing her from gaining precious
freedom. Norah is brought up in a living nightmare, created by her
father’s abuse and violence, her grandparents’ strict religious
precepts, and an oppressive religious system. Although a victim herself,
Norah is unyieldingly supportive to the point of being overprotective
of her mother whose own hell on earth is filled with daily physical and
psychological abuse. Over time, Norah realizes her life is slipping away
and her strength of character and audacious nature are the two key
elements which will eventually free her from the horrific shackles
weighing her down. Complete english translation available
Sold more than 120.000 copies just in FrenchTranslation grants, without deadline – covers at least 50% of the costs.
See: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/subventions/lettres/wr127227348212968750.htm Read more
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Translations of
the month:Original Title : The World of Caffeine
The World Of Caffeine is a book that we are proud to handle for translation rights: Finally on
sale the Spanish language edition - published by Fundo de Cultura Economica - of this captivating tale of art and
society containing many stories including: how Balzac's addiction to
caffeine drove him to eat coffee and may
have killed him; how a mini Ice Age may have helped bring coffee, tea
and chocolate to popularity in Europe; and how caffeine, in its various
forms, was used as cash in China, Africa, Central America and Egypt. Original Title : Paradoxes from A to Z Just published by Reclam Verlag, the
translation of Michael Clark's PARADOXES FROM A TO Z is the essential
guide to paradoxes which takes the reader on a lively tour of puzzles
that have taxed thinkers from Zeno to Galileo
and Lewis Carroll to Bertrand Russell. Michael Clark uncovers an array
of conundrums, such as Achilles and the Tortoise, Theseus' Ship and the
Prisoners' Dilemma, taking in subjects as diverse as knowledge, ethics,
science, art and politics.
Clark discusses each paradox in
non-technical terms, considering its significance and looking at likely
solutions. Including a full glossary, Paradoxes from A to Z is a
refreshing alternative to traditional philosophical introductions.
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