Asta: 47 books

Jacopo è un bambino di circa cinque anni, che convive con cianfrusaglie, quadri vecchi e poco sapientemente dipinti, mobili di cattivo gusto, che il padre raccatta svuotando cantine e appartamenti al sesto piano senza ascensore, tra un bar e un altro. Convive con le frustrazioni lavorative della...

In questo numero un'analisi dei genocidi nella storia. Vincenzo Cappelletti: Un luminoso ricordo: Giulio Bruno Togni Giuseppe Dalla Torre: Adozioni/adozione I Genocidi nella storia: A cura di Cinzia Bearzot Cinzia Bearzot: Introduzione Laura Loddo: L’annientamento delle comunità cittadine come...

“Trasferire piante dal giardino dell`arte alla terra straniera del sapere, per poter individuare i piccoli cambiamenti di colore e di forma che in tal modo si manifestano. La cosa più importante è la delicatezza nell`afferrare, la cautela con cui l`opera viene rimossa con le sue radici, che poi...

The death of Oakley’s sister has left his family broken and buried beneath their grief. In an attempt to get out from underneath their pain, they rent an isolated cottage in the Cotswolds. For Oakley, it’s an exercise in futility. He doesn’t see much hope for things to get back to the way they...

This book examines the changing business and economic environment for postal services in Lithuania and the upcoming challenges for this industry. Postal services continue to play a central part in the development of national economies. However, the economic and social role of postal services has changed...

El teletrabajo es una práctica cada vez más común en la actualidad. El campo laboral de la publicidad no escapa a esta reciente modalidad de trabajo, que apareció con el desarrollo de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC). El presente trabajo analiza este fenómeno desde las dos orillas: la del campo publicitario y la del derecho laboral.

A dream romantic vacation to Iceland to see the Northern Lights turns into a nightmare when James’s workaholic boyfriend, Richard, again insists on putting his work first. After a call from Richard’s office, an argument ends with the couple splitting up for good. Not only has Richard left James,...

Damon is getting over a bad breakup. Ioan is painfully shy. Neither expects to enjoy the New Year’s Eve party to which their mutual friend, Katie, has dragged them. However, their unexpected reunion may make them change their minds by the time midnight strikes.

London bartender Fane thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he finds a rare and expensive service Bot discarded in a dumpster, and he takes it home to get it working again. The Jo-E brings some much-needed companionship to Fane’s lonely life, but there’s something different about this Bot, as indicated...

Dumped by his ex on Christmas Eve two years ago, Oxford Street department store manager Richard Barratt now hates the holidays. Things go from bad to worse when the store's usual Santa is too ill to reprise his role and the firm sends cocky but handsome Blaine Ryder to take his place. The attraction...

Upon moving to a new town, shy shifter Paul is instantly smitten with local choirmaster Cale. Wanting to spend as much time with Cale as possible, he becomes the proverbial church mouse so he can enjoy Cale’s music without revealing his feelings. But when Cale sees him and traps are set, Paul faces...

Life—and love—doesn’t follow a script. Struggling actor Oswell Outterridge thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he’s chosen to play a scene opposite his idol, Kane Teague, in a superhero movie. However, things take an unexpected turn when the slime he accidentally ingests gives him telekinetic...

For the first time ever, Shane is not looking forward to the annual Boxing Day barbeque at Matty’s house. He recently divorced, none of his friends know what to say to him now, and Shane is tired of the pity and awkwardness. Things take a turn, however, when he meets Matty’s English cousin. Neil...

When demon Saul persuades comic book artist Tom to sign over his soul in exchange for a night of passion, little does he know what lies in store. Demons can’t fall in love—or so he’s been told—but he finds himself smitten and attempts to destroy the contract, desperate to save Tom from an...