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  • Maria Mitchell: Life Letters and Journals

    The biography begins with Mitchell’s early life on the island of Nantucket, where she developed a passion for astronomy under the guidance of her father. Her discovery of a comet in 1847 catapulted her to international fame, earning her a gold medal from the King of Denmark and making her the first American woman to achieve such recognition in the field of astronomy. The book chronicles her ... Read more

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  • The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke

    Translated by Stephen Mitchell ...
    "This miracle of a book, perhaps the most beautiful group of poetic translations this century has ever produced," (Chicago Tribune) should stand as the definitive English language version. ... Read more

    Was $11.99 USD Now $9.99 USD

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    Rilke

    Selected Poems

    Narrated by Stephen Mitchell ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 55 min

    Rainer Maria Rilke has been called the most significant and compelling poet of spiritual experience of the 20th century. His exploration of the struggle between life and art and the supremacy of divine love over personal love has touched the hearts of men and women everywhere. The poems in this reading are from the selected poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, edited and translated by Stephen Mitchell. ... Read more

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  • Up and Down

    A day with mom. A child is care free and always willing to explore with the right partner. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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    Grandma's Miracles (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    2 hours 12 min

    In the Wilbur home, six o'clock on Saturday evening was the children's hour with Grandma. . . . During the season of which I am going to tell you, she and they had planned that the story was always to be about a certain verse in the Bible. . . . I cannot copy all the stories for you; but it has occurred to me that there is no good reason why, once a month, you should not join the Wilbur circle and ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • From Wedding Dreams to Imperfect Things

    Wedding Rings to Imperfect Dreams is a moving memoir of Maria Mitchell's journey as a young widow. After marrying Tyrone, the man she longingly hoped for, Maria's love story was cut short after losing him to cancer two years into their marriage.Including intimate musings, this incredibly poignant story gives an honest account of the highs and lows of this heart-breaking journey but also echos the ... Read more

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  • Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals

    Enriched edition. A Trailblazer in the Stars: Unveiling Maria Mitchell's Journey through 19th-Century Astronomy and Academic Challenges

    In "Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals," the pioneering astronomer Maria Mitchell unveils her multifaceted life through a rich tapestry of personal correspondence and reflections. The book intricately blends memoir, biography, and scientific discourse, presenting a vivid portrait of a woman who navigated the 19th-century male-dominated scientific landscape. Mitchell's clear and thoughtful ... Read more

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  • Letters to a Young Poet

    Translated by Stephen Mitchell ...
    The ten letters collected here are arguably the most famous and beloved letters of our century. Written when Rainer Maria Rilke was himself still a young man with most of his greatest work before him, they are addressed to a student who had sent Rilke some of his work, asking for advice about becoming a writer. The two never met, but over a period of several years Rilke wrote him these ten letters ... Read more

    Was $8.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

  • Costa Blanca Travel Guide 2024

    Exploring Spain's Mediterranean Playground: Beaches, Culture, and Cuisine

    Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Costa Blanca with this comprehensive travel guide, your one-stop resource for crafting an unforgettable Spanish adventure.Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Costa Blanca. Explore charming villages whispering tales of Moorish heritage, wander through bustling cityscapes, or venture inland to discover rugged mountains and hidden valleys. This guide goes ... Read more

    $8.04 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Origins of Christian Democracy

    Politics and Confession in Modern Germany

    Series series Social History, Popular Culture, And Politics In Germany
    This book is a pioneering contribution to the history of the founding of the West German political system after the Second World War. The political cooperation between Catholics and Protestants that resulted in the formation of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in occupied and early West Germany represented a significant change from a long history of hostility in confessional relations. Given ... Read more

    $57.59 USD

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    The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 2 (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    4 hours 3 min

    THE HEPTAMERON, first published posthumously in 1558, is divided into seven complete days containing 10 stories each, and an eighth day containing only 2 stories. The stories, many of which deal with love and infidelity, resulted in "accusations of looseness" by critics of the day. The author, Margaret of Navarre (also known as Margaret of Angoulême) became an influential woman in the intellectual ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Duino Elegies & The Sonnets to Orpheus

    A Dual Language Edition

    Translated by Stephen Mitchell ...
    Series series Vintage International
    Available for the first time in a single volume, Ranier Maria Rilke’s two most beloved sequences of poems rendered by his most faithful translator. Rilke is unquestionably the twentieth century’s most significant and compelling poet of romantic transformation and spiritual quest. His poems of ecstatic identification with the world exert perennial fascination. In Stephen Mitchell’s versions of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD