Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

A wide-ranging collection from classics of fiction tales to humorous sketches to romances, these short stories, with their interesting and diverse characters, have something for everyone. `Desiree's Baby' deals with mixed-race children, with a surprise ending that subtly questions the feelings of racial superiority. `La Belle Zoraide' is about the cruelty of slaveholders in trying to arrange a marriage between a creole beauty and a mulatto she doesn't love. `A Lady of Bayou St. John' tells the tale of a young married woman in a lonely marriage who is attracted to another man and believes she will go "anywhere, anywhere" with him. You may well find yourself curled up on your sofa one evening reading all these great stories in one sitting! Kate Chopin (1850-1904), born Katherine O'Flaherty, was an American writer of novels and short stories mostly set in the 19th-century American South. Her works deal with themes of the female psyche and women's limited life opportunities in the Victorian era, often in a naturalist style. She was considered controversial in her time, but is now praised as a pioneer of 20th-century feminist American literature. Her most famous works include the novel `The Awakening' (1899), which explores themes of rebellion against femininity and motherhood at the turn of the 20th century. Adaptations of this title include Grand Isle (1991) starring Kelly McGillis and Adrian Pasdar, and The End of August (1981).

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The human brain contains approximately 100 billion nerve cells, which are called neurons. The proper functioning of the nervous system depends on communication between the neurons. Each neuron receives oxygen, glucose, and a host of other molecules from adjacent capillaries. #2 The human brain's 100 billion nerve cells are richly interconnected, making approximately 100 trillion synapses. In almost all instances, the nerve cells do not actually touch one another; they are separated by this tiny space. #3 The process of nerve activity begins with stimulation of the cell. The activation of excitatory receptors on the dendrites or the cell body results in a brief change in electrical potential from the cell's resting state. This change is called an action potential. #4 The effects of receptor binding vary greatly depending on which type of receptor is activated. Some neurotransmitters are excitatory, while others are inhibitory and act like a brake when turned on. The serotonin system in the brain is an exception, as the molecule serotonin is not inherently excitatory or inhibitory.