Linguae blog

“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 […]

“La Boîte à Joujou”. Un livre CD raconté par Éric Ruf de la Comédie Française et interprété par l’orchestre philarmonique de Radio France.
Musique de Claude Debussy, orchestre de Radio France dirigé par Mikko Franck Raconté par Éric Ruf de la Comédie-Française.

En coédition avec les éditions de Radio France

“Il m’est arrivé une […]

“Leurs enfants après eux”. Prix Goncourt 2018. Prix Blù Jean-Marc Roberts. La Feuille d’Or de Nancy. Prix des Médias France Bleu-France 3-l’Est Républicain et Prix du deuxième roman Alain Spiess.
Août 1992. Une vallée perdue quelque part à l’Est, des hauts fourneaux qui ne brûlent plus, un lac, un après-midi de […]

“Iidiotie”: Prix Médicis, Prix de la Langue Française 2018 et Prix Spécial du Jury Femina.
Cet “Idiotie” traite de mon entrée, jadis, dans l’âge adulte, entre ma dix-huitième et ma vingt-deuxième année, de 1958 à 1962. Ma recherche du corps féminin, mon rapport conflictuel à ce qu’on nomme le “réel”. Ma […]

“The Clockmaker’s Daughter”: A beautifully told story about a house, a love, and a ghost….
 
My real name, no one remembers. The truth about that summer, no one else knows.

In the summer of 1862, a group of young artists led by the passionate and talented Edward Radcliffe descends upon Birchwood Manor on […]

“The Catalan Kitchen”: from mountains to city and sea. Recipes from Spain’s culinary heart.
The Catalonia region is situated on the west coast of the Mediterranean. And blessed with one of the richest food cultures in Europe. Although Catalonia is still geographically and politically connected to Spain, Catalans consider themselves independent […]

“Emma”: one of Jane Austen’s most important works.
Clever, rich – and single. Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others.

But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend […]

“12 Rules for Life”: An Antidote to Chaos. The number 1 International Bestseller

Gripping, thought-provoking and deeply rewarding, “12 Rules for Life” offers an antidote to the chaos in our lives. Eternal truths applied to our modern problems.

 Jordan Peterson’s work as a clinical psychologist has reshaped the modern understanding of personality. And […]

“Gomorra”: un bestseller che ha sconvolto il mondo editoriale italiano. Un terremoto culturale, sociale e civile.
Un libro che racconta il potere della camorra. La sua affermazione economica e finanziaria, e la sua potenza militare. La sua metamorfosi in comitato d’affari. Una scrittura in prima persona fatta dal luogo degli agguati, […]

“Little Leaders”: visionary women around the world by Vashti Harrison

From the New York Times bestselling creator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow up. Celebrating the lives of inspirational women around the world.

Meet the little leaders. They’re brave. They’re bold. They changed the world.

Featuring […]

“Insta-style for your living space”: inventive ideas and quick fixes to create a stylish home.
Refurb your living space with budget-friendly upcycling ideas to create a home that is as chic as your wardrobe. Here you’ll discover standout interiors.

And the secrets behind how their inhabitants created their luxurious feel without breaking the […]

“Vegan Snacks and Munchies”: plant-based nibbles, snacks, dips and sweet bites
More than 60 recipes for vegan snacks guaranteed to satisfy your cravings as well give your body both instant fuel and long-term health-enhancing nutrition.

It’s time to quit processed convenience snacks full of salt, sugar, and dairy and choose a healthier […]

“La Daronne”: Grand Prix de la Littérature Policière 2017 et Prix Le Point du polar européen.
Si busqueu una novel·la negre francesa, social, original, amb ritme i alhora càustica, llegiu “La Daronne”. Abans de ser “La Daronne”, aquesta dona era Patience Portefeux: 53 anys, viuda, dues filles ja adultes i una […]

“Eh bien dansons maintentant”, le Prix des Lecteurs sélection 2017!
A ella li agrada la Françoise Sagan, les pastes de xocolata, escoltar Radio Bonheur i posar flors a les tombes. A ell li agrada la música chaâbi, les estrelles, les cabanyes i els rinoceronts. Marguerite sempre ha viscut a l’ombra del […]

“Life in the Garden” a wonderful manifesto of horticultural delight.
La Penelope Lively sempre ha sigut jardinera. Aquest llibre és en part una memòria dels seus jardins. El gran jardí de la seva casa del Caire, on va passar gran part de la seva infantesa. El jardí de la seva àvia […]

Taller de Christmas Craft fro Kids per l’aniversari de Linguae!

Taller nadalenc dirigit a infants de sis a deu anys on podran potenciar la seva creativitat, desenvolupar la seva imaginació així com potenciar la seva habilitat a través de diferents tècniques associades al treball manual, com ara la pintura, el tall, la […]

Taller de Cal·ligrafia Xinesa per l’aniversari de Linguae
Aquest curs va dirigit per a qui vulgui aprendre les bases de la cal·ligrafia xinesa. I familiaritzar-se amb els fonemes i les lletres.

El xinès és una llengua que darrerament interessa cada cop a més gent. Tenir nocions sobre la cal·ligrafia xinesa és molt important […]

“Sorcières”: le livre sur la puissance invaincue des femmes. Signé par Mona Chollet.
Que venguin grimoris a l’Etsy, que pugin fotos del seu alter decorat amb pedres a l’Instagram o que s’adjuntin per fer encanteris contra Donald Trump. Les bruixes són a tot arreu. Encara més que les dones dels 70, […]

“Un monde à portée de main”. Maylis de Kerangal invite à regarder différemment le monde et la place que chacun tente d’y trouver.
La història és senzilla, però com sempre l’escriptura de la Maylis de Kerangal ens submergeix en un univers inhabitual, alhora tancat en si mateix però connectat a la […]

“Roar”: Thirty Women, Thirty Stories. A wonderful, inspiring collection…the kind of book everyone should have on their shelf
Have you ever imagined a different life?
Have you ever stood at a crossroads, undecided? Or have you ever had a moment when you wanted to roar?
From much-loved, international bestseller Cecelia Ahern come stories for […]

“The Last Girl”: My story of captivity and my fight against the Islamic State. By Nadia Murad
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 

Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and […]

“Le chapeau de Mitterand”: Prix Landerneau et Prix Relay des voyageurs signé Antoine Laurain.
Un soir à Paris, Daniel Mercier, comptable, dîne en solitaire dans une brasserie, quand un illustre convive s’installe à la table Voisine. François Mitterrand. Son repas achevé, le président oublie son chapeau, que notre Français moyen décide […]