Synopsis: In the sequel to Thomas Wolfe's first novel, *Look Homeward, Angel*, *Of Time and the River* follows the journey of Eugene Gant as he matures from small-town North Carolina to the broader world, including Harvard University, New York City, and Europe. The novel explores themes of time, the creative process, and urban life, as Gant embraces the challenges that shape his identity as a writer. Through expressive prose and emotional intensity, Wolfe examines universal truths about art, life, and the contrast between city and country. This edition features a new introduction by Pat Conroy.

Synopsis: Step back into the sensational sixties, a decade of dreams, hopes, revolution, and social change. At the forefront were the nation's youth, embracing the latest fads and expressing their views. Join Archie and his friends as they explore the fun and unique humor of this iconic era in this eagerly anticipated volume.

Synopsis: Raymond Carver’s third collection of stories features the titular tale "Cathedral," which explores themes of blindness and understanding the world of another. Set against a backdrop of overlooked lives, these short stories highlight the struggles of ordinary characters facing stark realities. Carver’s meticulous style captures the nuances of their experiences, revealing profound truths in seemingly mundane moments. The collection showcases Carver's mastery in the art of short fiction, offering insights into loneliness and the human condition.

Synopsis: In *The Verificationist*, Donald Antrim explores the world of a group of psychologists from the Krakower Institute who gather at a pancake house one April night. Amidst breakfast orders and lighthearted banter, Tom, the program coordinator for Young Women of Strength, struggles with his emotions, often sobbing during meetings. When he attempts to spark a food fight, a rival psychologist intervenes, leading to an out-of-body experience that allows Tom to observe his colleagues from above. This distinctive perspective reveals a humorous and poignant examination of human emotions and needs.

Synopsis: This reissue of Willeford's 1963 pulp classic explores the connection between madness and politics, exposing the flaws of the American dream. The stories included are: 1. The Machine in Ward Eleven 2. Selected Incidents 3. A Letter to A.A. (Almost Anybody) 4. Jake's Journal 5. "Just Like on Television--" 6. The Alectrymancer.

Synopsis: Discover 1,000 unforgettable destinations in the U.S.A. and Canada. Explore the Maine Windjammers in Camden, gold-mining trails in Denali, and the beaches of Captiva. Experience a barbecue tour in Kansas City and visit unique attractions like the ice hotel in Quebec and the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia. Organized by region, the book features essential suggestions and destination highlights across various interests, including wilderness, dining, museums, and family-friendly locations. Each entry provides practical details, including addresses, websites, phone numbers, costs, and best visiting times.

Synopsis: Bienvenidos a Bullet Park, un universo donde incluso los habitantes más intachables pueden sentirse aterrorizados por mirarse al espejo. John Cheever narra la intersección de las vidas de dos hombres: Eliot Nailles, un hombre devoto de su esposa y su hijo, y Paul Hammer, un hijo bastardo que se establece en Bullet Park con el objetivo de asesinar al hijo de Nailles. Esta novela ofrece una mirada mordaz sobre los suburbios norteamericanos, explorando su aparente normalidad y el infierno que se esconde bajo la superficie.

Synopsis: "Cathedrals" explores the works of Raymond Carver and his wife, Tess Gallagher. It includes Carver's renowned short story "Cathedral," inspired by a visit from Gallagher's blind friend, and Gallagher's own short story "Rain Flooding Your Campfire," which draws from the same experience. The volume also features an extensive interview with Gallagher, a bibliography, and rare photographs, celebrating the legacy of these influential writers. The text is presented in both English and Italian.

Synopsis: Dans Americana, Don DeLillo nous plonge dans l'univers de David Bell, un narrateur inquiétant et séduisant. Le roman explore une société où le passage du confort à la dérive est influencé par des mythes et des obsessions. À travers des personnages captivants, DeLillo révèle une Amérique encore à découvrir.

Synopsis: In "Moby Dick: A Journey of Discovery," writer and explorer Tim Severin embarks on an adventurous quest across the Pacific, from Nuku Hiva to the Philippines, Tonga, and Indonesia, to explore the existence of the legendary white sperm whale. Throughout his journey, he meets the skilled hook-jumpers of Pamilacan, observes a Tongan harpooner named Samson performing a traditional hunting ritual, and joins the fishermen of Lamalera, who still hunt sperm whales using ancient methods. For these fishermen, the white whale is not a myth but a revered ancestor, embodying both intelligence and aggression.