Linguae blog

“Les gratitudes”: Un roman d’une rare puissance sur les dettes morales et ces liens invisibles qui nous gouvernent.
“Les gratitudes”: nouveau roman de Delphine de Vigan. Le livre est court, cent soixante pages, très aérées. Les dialogues prennent une grande place par rapport à la partie narrative. La lecture est donc […]

“Women who Dared: To Break all the Rules”. They had no time for what society said they could and could not do.
In 1870 a mesmerising psychic named Victoria Woodhull shattered tradition by running for the White House. Had she won the ensuing spectacle would surely have rivalled even that of […]

“Cupidon a des ailes en carton”: Un roman positif, plaisant, agréable à lire. Signé par Raphaëlle Giordano
Meredith aime Antoine. Eperdument. Mais elle n’est pas prête. Comédienne en devenir, ayant l’impression d’être encore une esquisse d’elle-même, elle veut éviter à leur histoire de tomber dans les mauvais pièges de Cupidon.

Alors, il lui […]

“Let’s celebrate Gruffalo’s Day” : un matí ple d’emocions pels 20 anys del Gruffalo
El Gruffalo, un dels personatges preferits dels més menuts, ideat per la Julia Donaldson i l’Axel Scheffler i personatges d’una amplia sèrie de llibres que narren les seves aventures, compleix els seus 20 anys.

Per celebrar-ho com cal, hem preparat […]

“Fantastically Great Women who Worked Wonders” : courageous women who pioneered careers.
Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, is back with a brand new wildly brilliant and accessible book about incredible women in the world of work.

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a BIG question that […]

“Milk and Honey”: poetry collection about healing and hope every woman needs on her nightstand or coffee table.
milk and honey is a collection of poetry and prose about survival. It is about the experience of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity. It is split into four chapters. And each chapter serves a different […]

“La mort n’a pas d’amis”: Paris 1925. Un tueur en série d’invite chez les surréalistes…
Paris, décembre 1924. Un crime est commis rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie dont la mise en scène intrigue les enquêteurs. Il est suivi d’un autre puis d’un troisième, tout aussi étranges.

Les victimes n’ont pas de rapport apparent entre elles […]

“The Girl in the Ice”: a page-turning thriller packed with suspense.
Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. And her dead body frozen in the ice…She is not the only one.

When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice […]

“The Fox” by Frederick Forsyth: The Master Storyteller Returns.
Most weapons do what you tell them. Most weapons you can control.

But what if the most dangerous weapon in the world isn’t a smart missile? Or a stealth submarine? or even an AI computer programme? What if it’s a 17-year-old boy with […]

Agatha Christie: The Queen of Crime · Xerrada gratuïta a càrrec de Vivien Greatorex
Xerrada gratuïta en anglès sobre la vida i la obra de la gran autora Agatha Christie, la reina del crim. A càrrec de Vivien Greatorex. Una bona ocasió per redescobrir obres molt conegudes, com l’Assassinat en el […]

“Let’s celebrate Carnival”: taller de manualitats de Carnaval en anglès
Les manualitats ajuden a desenvolupar la creativitat dels nens. A Linguae us proposem una sessió de manualitats de Carnaval per fer amb nens de diferents edats i amb diferents materials, com el fang, la plastilina, el paper, el cartó, fil i […]

“The Nordic Theory of Everything”: a book you desperately need to add to your to-read pile.
 
A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their […]

“Les heures silencieuses”: un livre d’une rare subtilité et d’un véritable enchantement”.
Magdalena est l’épouse de Pieter van Beyeren, administrateur de la Compagnie néerlandaise des Indes orientales. Issue d’une famille de riches armateurs, Magdalena est rigoureuse, soucieuse d’ordre et d’économie. Maîtresse d’elle-même et de son foyer.

Elle aurait pu succéder à son […]

“The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock”: a cracking historical novel, intriguing, touching, funny and sad. Superb!
One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to be […]

Make your own dreamcatcher · Fes el teu atrapasomnis
Un taller de manualitats en anglès per a nens i nenes de 7 a 10 anys, on aprendran una mica la història dels atrapasomnis i en faran un utilitzant diferents materials.

Quan? Dissabte 09 de febrer

A quina hora? De 11 a 12 hores

Per qui? Nens i […]

“Sérotonine”. Le nouveau et mélancolique roman de Michel Houellebecq, est dans la droite ligne de toute son oeuvre. Mais en plus épuré, plus désespéré encore, et en même temps, plus tendre.
« Mes croyances sont limitées, mais elles sont violentes. Je crois à la possibilité du royaume restreint. Je crois à […]

“Wild women and their amazing adventures over land, sea and air”. Edited by Mariella Frostrup.
From Constantinople to Crimea, from Antarctica to the Andes. Women throughout history have travelled across land and sea and recorded their adventures. This is a collection of more than 50 of the greatest escapades ever experienced […]

“Là où les chiens aboient par la queue”: Prix Stanislas 2018 meilleur premier roman de la rentrée littéraire.
Dans la famille Ezechiel, c’est Antoine qui mène le jeu. Avec son “nom de savane”, choisi pour embrouiller les mauvais esprits, ses croyances baroques et son sens de l’indépendance. Elle est la plus […]

“Le Sillon”. Avec un doigté inventif et rigoureux, Valérie Manteau entrelace savamment l’autofiction, le grand reportage et le plaidoyer politique.
Une jeune femme rejoint son amant à Istanbul. Alors que la ville se défait au rythme de ses contradictions et de la violence d’État, d’aucuns luttent encore pour leur liberté. Elle-même […]

“What I Loved”. A love story with the grip and suspense of a thriller, with a peculiar mixture of stoicism and wonder.
This is the story of two men who first become friends in 1970s New York. Of the women in their lives, of their sons, born the same year. And […]

“The Miracle of Vinegar”: Over 150 easy recipes and uses for home, health and beauty.
150 simple ways to use this amazing, low cost ingredient. Cleaning, cooking and everything in between!

* Make delicious dips and marinades
* Soften your towels
* Do away with dandruff
* Descale your kettle
* Discover sumptuous slow roasts
* Tone […]

“Opening the door of your heart, and other Buddhist tales of happiness”: the best-seller by Ajahn Brahm.
The whole world has fallen in love with this international bestseller. Hundreds of thousands of copies have been sold across 25 countries. Now it’s Australia’s turn to rediscover this jewel of a book on […]

“La fille qui brûle”. Dans un roman élégant et fascinant, Claire Messud démontre ce qu’habiter un corps de femme dans l’Amérique du XXIème siècle signifie.
Julia et Cassie se connaissent depuis toujours. Amies siamoises. Copines jumelles. Elles savent tout l’une de l’autre et se fraient ensemble leur chemin vers l’adolescence. L’été […]

“She is Fierce”: Brave, bold and beautiful poems by women.
“She is Fierce: Brave, Bold and Beautiful Poems by Women” is a powerful collection of 150 poems written by women – from classic, much loved poets to bold modern voices. Collected by poet Ana Sampson, this collection celebrates the centenary of women’s suffrage. […]

“Music Legends: 40 inspiring icons”: The 40 most memorable music legends of all time are here.
The greatest hits, the most spectacular shows… The top 40 pop and rock musicians of all time are here!

Each Top 40 Famous title introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous […]

“How to be Content”: an inspired guide to happiness by Dr. Arlene K. Unger.
A charming guide to enhancing personal contentment and well-being in everyday life.

From ancient civilisations to the modern day, philosophers, writers, artists, religious leaders, and health practitioners – to name a few – have debated the questions: What […]

“How to Garden”: when you are new to gardening. The basics for absolute beginners.
Let the RHS guide you through the surprisingly simple steps to creating a garden you can enjoy with your friends. And even show off to them.

Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are the bushes […]

“Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die”: Biking experts share the world’s greatest destinations.
In the ninth addition to his bestselling “Fifty Places” series, author Chris Santella is back at it again. This time exploring the world on bikes with Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die.

Biking has grown increasingly popular […]

“Jamie’s Friday Night Feast”: Epic Weekend Recipes for Friends and Family.
Discover super-indulgent, show-stopping food for the weekend with Jamie Oliver. Featuring the very best recipes from the hugely popular Channel 4 TV series Friday Night Feast.

‘Oliver always delivers and the recipes are hearty and straightforward’

With behind-the-scenes action shots of the […]

“Trees of the World”: 250 photographs of the world’s most gorgeous trees from Europe, Africa, the Americas and Australia.
Travel from Europe, across Africa and the Americas to Australia as you learn about the baobab, the yucca, the dracaena and many others. The book describes 30 species and genera and contains useful […]

“Little Feminist 500 piece puzzle”: the best present for every young (and not so young) girl.
Mudpuppy’s Little Feminist 500 Piece Puzzle is comprised of colorful illustrated portraits of real women who have made historical impact on the world. Illustrations by Lydia Ortiz introduce children to these important people in history. […]

“Dear Zoo Book and Toy”: a special gift set!
Rod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike. Since it was first published in 1982. This beautifully presented gift edition includes a hardback of the classic lift-the-flap book and a soft Dear Zoo puppy toy. Great to […]