Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt.« Schon der erste Satz aus Kafkas berühmter Erzählung vermittelt schlagartig die Irritation, die sich in das Verhältnis zur empirischen Wirklichkeit eingeschlichen hat, die die problematische Schnittstelle äußerer und innerer Realitäten bestimmt.

Abstract: Effi Briest ist erst siebzehn Jahre alt, lebensfroh und unbedarft, als sie den mehr als doppelt so alten Baron von Innstetten heiratet. Um einer Welt voller Zwänge zu entfliehen, stürzt sie sich in eine riskante Liaison mit dem Lebemann Crampas. Vor den unerbittlichen Gesellschaftsnormen seiner Zeit entfaltet Theodor Fontane ein tödlich endendes Ehebruchsdrama – mit präziser Beobachtungsgabe und zugleich großer Empathie für seine Figuren.

Abstract: Georg Heym gilt heute als ein entscheidender Wegbereiter der literarischen Moderne, der zur Zeit des Expressionismus diesen bereits überwand. Vieles im Werk des so jung beim Schlittschuhlaufen ertrunkenen Lyrikers blieb unfertig: Fragment, Notiz, Ideenansatz. Die neue Studienausgabe bietet alle von Heym selbst zum Druck beförderten Texte vollständig. Getrennt davon wird eine breite Auswahl aus dem umfangreichen Nachlass präsentiert.

Abstract: La storia del leader che ha donato la sua esistenza al Cile, facendo della democrazia la sua ragione di vita. Dopo venti anni di campagna elettorale il giovane socialista Allende viene eletto Presidente del Cile con elezioni democratiche e regolari, scontentando le frange piu' reazionarie del panorama politico nazionale e dei vicini Stati Uniti, preoccupati della minaccia comunista. Sara' con il loro appoggio che il generale Pinochet riuscira' nelsuo colpo di stato che portera' Allende al suicidio e l'intero Cile sotto una sanguinosa dittatura.

Abstract: Storia di un bambino e del suo pupazzo di neve che prende vita allo scoccare della mezzanotte. Insieme si perdono in magiche avventure.

Abstract: A brilliantly entertaining 'be-careful-what-you-wish-for' tale that's full of farmyard fun - from the bestselling Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Anna Currey in her charming, classic style. Old Macdonald is cleaning out his farmhouse kitchen when he comes across a dusty old teapot. And no one could be more surprised when a wish-granting genie pops out of the spout. Old Macdonald wishes for a wife, who wishes for a baby. A baby who wishes for a dog, who wishes for a cat, who wishes for some mice! It doesn't take long before the farmyard starts getting very busy, and VERY noisy! Will the genie ever get a break from granting wishes, and find some peace? If only there was someone who could grant him a wish . . . The Teeny Weeny Genie is a magical picture book adventure packed with lots of favourite farmyard animals from Julia Donaldson and Anna Currey, creators of Rosie's Hat and One Ted Falls Out of Bed.

Abstract: Lowly Worm is one of Richard Scarry's best loved characters, and the star of this lively collection of stories, in which he takes an unexpected ride on a hot-air balloon; helps Huckle find just the right gift for Mother Cat; rides the roller coaster at the fair and builds a castle at the beach. With everything from bike crashes to a big birthday surprise, these stories show exactly why Lowly is one special worm, loved the world over. Every page has something to delight over and discuss.

Abstract: Celebrate ten years of rhyming fun with this special anniversary edition of The Rhyming Rabbit from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Featuring previously unseen artwork from illustrator Lydia Monks and a special letter from author Julia Donaldson, this celebratory edition with its shiny foiled cover is a perfect gift. And with brilliant rhyming verse and bright and distinctive illustrations, the story is as delightful to read aloud as ever. The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don't appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one starry night all on his own - will he ever find someone to share his poems with? Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and the What the Ladybird Heard series.

Abstract: Quando Coniglio torna a casa scopre che nella sua tana c'è qualcuno: che si tratti il famigerato Gigante Salterino? Coniglio scappa a gambe levate, e tutti gli animali della foresta si fanno prendere dalla paura. Ma Mamma Rana sa che il Gigante Salterino non è affatto un mostro spaventoso...