Book type: non-fiction (2026)


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Fatty Legs

Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton EN

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The moving memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from a residential school with her spirit intact.

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Fault Lines : A Novel by Emily Itami EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Asia / Japan flag Japan
Description:
Combining the incisive intimacy of Sally Rooney with the sharp wit of Helen Fielding, a compulsively readable and astonishingly relatable debut novel about marriage, motherhood, love, self and the vibrant, surprising city that is modern Tokyo Mizuki is a Japanese housewife. She has a hardworking husband, two adorable children, and a beautiful Tokyo apartment. It's everything a woman could want, yet sometimes she wonders whether she would rather throw herself off the high-rise balcony than spend another evening not talking to her husband and hanging up laundry. Then, one rainy night, she meets ... continue

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Fear and Trembling

Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
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The infamous and controversial work that made a lasting impression on both modern Protestant theology and existentialist philosophers such as Sartre and Camus Writing under the pseudonym of "Johannes de silentio," Kierkegaard expounds his personal view of religion through a discussion of the scene in Genesis in which Abraham prepares to sacrifice his son Isaac at God's command. Believing Abraham's unreserved obedience to be the essential leap of faith needed to make a full commitment to his religion, Kierkegaard himself made great sacrifices in order to dedicate his life entirely to his philos... continue

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Federico Sánchez se despide de ustedes by Jorge Semprún ES

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Spain flag Spain
Description:
«Federico Sánchez», que vivió en la clandestinidad la obediencia férrea a un partido granítico como el comunista, y Jorge Semprún, que frecuentó las altas esferas del poder democrático desde la total independencia de partidos y criterios, se funden definitivamente aquí para evocar juntos, con la conciencia de que la memoria es casi siempre testigo de cargo en los procesos de la Historia, esas vidas múltiples, paradójicas, que les tocó en suerte vivir. Desde la infancia acomodada en el madrileño barrio de los Austrias hasta el despacho de un ministerio, desde el campo de concentración de Buchen... continue


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Femei, onoare şi păcat în Valahia secolului al XIX-lea : „deznădăjduită muiere n-au fost ca mine“

Femei, onoare şi păcat în Valahia secolului al XIX-lea : „deznădăjduită muiere n-au fost ca mine“ by Nicoleta Roman RO

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Romania flag Romania
Description:
Această carte recuperează din catagrafiile, condicile ecleziastice, actele cancelariilor domneşti şi actele de procedură ale tribunalelor din prima jumătate a secolului al XIX-lea istoria dureroasă şi discretă a femeilor muntene. De neam ales, ţărănci sau femei pripăşite la oraş, româncele se confruntă cu normele create şi impuse de bărbaţi. În faţa autorităţilor laice şi bisericeşti, când se despart de soţii cu care trăiesc rău, când se lasă răpite de iubiţii pe care familiile lor nu-i acceptă, când sunt judecate pentru infanticid, pentru adulter, pentru furtişag... continue

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Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan EN

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Country: Asia / Singapore flag Singapore
Description:
The ancient practice of feng shui is uncovered in this simple and practical guide, revealing the tools that will lead to a healthier, happier home for every budget. How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? It's simple! In Feng Shui for Modern Living, TikTok influencer Cliff Tan answers these questions and more, explaining the ancient practice of feng shui and how it can be translated to modern homes. Cliff has become an internet sensation with his videos demonstra... continue

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Fermat's Last Theorem : The Story of a Riddle that Confounded the World's Greatest Minds for 358 Years by Simon Singh EN

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Country: Europe / England flag England
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This is the story of the solving of a puzzle that has confounded mathematicians since the 17th century, but which every child can understand. It includes the fascinating story of Andrew Wiles who finally cracked the code.

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Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918 by Don Brown EN

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In graphic novel format looks at the 1918 worldwide flu epidemic.