In "Select Conversations with an Uncle and Two Other Reminiscences," H.G. Wells presents a captivating blend of memoir and philosophical musings. Through intimate conversations with his enigmatic uncle, Wells explores the complexities of human nature, the nature of reality, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. This thought-provoking work offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, inviting readers to engage in their own introspections and ponder the fundamental questions of existence.

Trop pris par son activité militante à la C.G.T., Gabriel n'a plus le temps d'écrire, mais il a toujours celui de rêver. Alors, il imagine qu'il pourrait écrire l'histoire de Louis, écrivant le roman de Claude en train d'écrire, Robert écrivant l'arrivée d'André à Bologne. Parcourant ainsi en tous sens les cercles de l'imaginaire en compagnie de femmes, qui ne sont jamais ni tout à fait la même, ni tout à fait une autre, il finit par mettre à jour les véritables raisons qu'il a de ne plus écrire. Réflexion sur la littérature, mais aussi sur l'amour, l'érotisme, la politique, le communisme, la peinture italienne du Quattrocento, le livre pourrait n'être qu'un jeu intellectuel si, parmi les drôleries, les jeux de mots, les perspectives en trompe-l'oeil et en trompe-l'esprit, ne finissait par se dessiner l'inquiétude d'un homme qui cherche passionnément les réponses honnêtes aux questions qu'il se pose. Au bout du parcours, Gabriel renonce à écrire...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was an intern at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. One night, I was on duty when I heard a woman screaming in the emergency room. I went to see what was going on, and found a 40-year-old woman with a blood clot in her leg. I helped her relax, and she went into a deep trance. #2 Many people can make their blood vessels pop up if they direct their attention to them. With your feet in the pool, allow the blood vessels in your feet to pop up so that I can put an IV in one and you can get the help you need. #3 The secret to overcoming anxiety is to work on optimizing the physical functioning of your brain. When your brain works right, you work right. #4 The fight-or-flight response is a part of the autonomic nervous system, and it is triggered when we are faced with a threat. It helps us either fight or flee the situation. But when stress becomes chronic, such as if you live in a war zone, grow up in an unpredictable alcoholic home, are sexually molested over time, or wake up every morning in a panic, your sympathetic nervous system becomes overactive.

As a child, Faye Morgan was always an outsider, shunned for the ancient and powerful magic that runs through her veins. Ever since she was a little girl, growing up in the village of Abercolme on the wild coast of Scotland, her life has been steeped in the old ways - witchcraft, herbal lore and a blood connection to the dangerous and unpredictable world of Faerie. But magic is both a gift and a burden, and Faye has more than paid the price of living between two worlds. Neither accepted by the villagers, nor welcome in Murias after rebuffing the fickle and attractive Faerie Warrior King, Finn Beatha, Faye runs from Abercolme, hoping to leave that life behind. However, even in the twisted, cobbled streets of London, Faye finds her blood bond with Faerie won't be broken. A Faerie War of the Elements is brewing and, though she doesn't yet know it, Faye is fated to play a terrible part. If she is to survive, she must learn to embrace her own dark power and face Finn Beatha once more... but in doing so Faye will discover secrets in her own past that never should have been disturbed. A gripping, magical, action-packed novel, perfect for fans of K.F. Breene's 'Natural Witch', Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo. 'Queen of Sea and Stars' can be read as part of a series, or as a standalone. Contains mature content. Not suitable for younger readers. What readers are saying about 'Queen of Sea and Stars': `A sexy and intoxicating novel... The battle between light and dark played out in very magical way for Faye that kept me on the edge of my seat... cast its own spell upon me, leaving me wanting more and more.' The Luminessence, 5 stars `The chemistry between the characters is palpable and sparks fly... There is a mystery to the way the story unravels and it takes you for a ride you won't soon forget. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys some paranormal fun.' Up All Night with Books `A warm story of magic and witchcraft... The plot twists and turns and takes a few detours to get to the ending.... A very enjoyable read!!!' Tonya's Book Reviews Anna McKerrow's titles have sold over 1k copies to date. Anna McKerrow has written poetry, children's and adult books. She lives in London and is originally from the West Country, which gave her accent a subtle (yet noticeable) pirate twang as well as a love of cream teas and all things mystical. She is an eclectic pagan witch and feminist who also loves crocheting blankets while watching episodes of Miss Marple. Anna loves mythology, magic, tarot, punk, grunge, rock and alternative music, fantasy and sci-fi novels, travel, luxury skincare products, chocolate, spas, candlelight and stormy beaches. She owns the requisite witchy black cat.

Quand, au V ème siècle, les Vikings débarquent sur l'Île Molle, ils y trouvent une tribu d'amazones noires et farouches. Tout semble prêt pour un affrontement mais un miracle se produit... Quand le lecteur débarque sur la contemporaine Ile Molle, il découvre les fastes séculaires des cérémonies funèbres organisées pour le défunt président... On songe à Swift et à Rabelais en lisant ce roman où il n'est pas interdit de percevoir quelques allusions à la France d'aujourd'hui.

« Filipa parut aussi surprise que moi. Sans esquisser le moindre geste, ni de défense ni d'attaque, elle regarda Lotte toute nue l'ajuster tranquillement avec le pistolet et tirer. Lotte revint vers le camion, sauta à côté de moi et claqua la portière de la cabine qui s'emplit aussitôt de l'âcre parfum de sa transpiration et du plaisir, sans doute, qu'elle venait de se donner à tuer Filipa. - Fonce, Alfonse ! dit-elle au pape... » Un homme part à la recherche de sa femme (de la femme ?). Il mène l'enquête, la quête, et se trouve précipité de mésaventures en mésaventures, ballotté par les événements et transporté par ses fantasmes. Un livre baroque, cocasse et grave, dont la cruauté ne parvient pas toujours à verrouiller la tendresse et qui laisse le lecteur essoufflé, abasourdi par tant de péripéties, tant de personnages incroyables et vrais. Mais, attention ! Le Rêveur au pistolet n'est pas qu'un polar à l'italienne sur fond de terrorisme et de libération de la femme... N'est-il pas aussi une sorte de bande dessinée sans dessins mais bourrée d'images, abordant avec cette irrévérence où la dérision est une forme de pudeur, quelques-unes des questions que chacun se pose ? Il se pourrait que ce livre primesautier soit tout simplement une belle histoire d'amour... d'amour de la littérature, bien entendu.