We have assembled a new, small collection for you. This time we offer to get acquainted with the stories of people from different professional fields.
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Professor's Favorite Equation by Yoko Ogawa
The story of a math professor who remembers only the last 80 minutes of his life after an accident. Every day he reconnects with his housekeeper, and their communication helps them find a common language through mathematics. The book is about how science can unite people from completely different worlds.
Volcanoes, Love and Other Disasters by Sigridur Hagalin Björnsdottir
Here you will meet Anna, a volcanologist in Iceland. With it, you will feel the awakening of volcanoes that threaten the lives of thousands of people. Anna’s profession requires not only knowledge, but also courage, because at stake is not only her life, but also the life of her family. And love is sometimes as destructive as the element.
The Diary of a Bookseller by Sean Bytell
Are you dreaming of your own bookstore? This book is a real diary of the owner of a bookstore in Scotland. Sean Bytell talks with humor and sincerity about what he encounters every day: from curiosities with customers to problems related to business.
Up the Staircase Leading Down by Bel Kaufman
The story of a young teacher who comes to school with the hope of awakening interest in literature among students. But its enthusiasm is shattered against a wall of indifference and bureaucracy. This book, in the form of notes and letters, gives a deep understanding of the complexities of the teaching profession, but also shows how important it is not to give up.
James Miranda Barry as Patricia Dunker
The story of a woman who pretended to be a man in the XIX century for the opportunity to become a doctor. She became a military surgeon and brought important innovative ideas to medicine. This is a biographical novel based on real events, about the courage and desire to go against the system for the sake of your dreams.