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by J. M. Coetzee
In war-torn South Africa, Michael K, a simple and resilient man, embarks on a journey to return his ailing mother to her rural home, navigating a chaotic world of armies and seeking a life of quiet dignity.
by William Saroyan
by Dave Pelzer
A brutally honest and harrowing account of a young boy's journey through the foster care system, desperately searching for a place to belong after escaping his mother's abuse.
by Donal Omahony
This book meticulously navigates the intricate world of digital transactions, unraveling the protocols and security architectures that underpin reliable e-commerce payment gateways.
by Robert Greene
Understand the hidden drives and unconscious motivations that govern human behavior to master self-control, cultivate empathy, and navigate the social world for success and self-defense.
by Amor Towles
After being sprung from a juvenile work farm, a young man's plan to escape to California with his brother is derailed when two unexpected companions emerge from the trunk of a car, steering them on an unforgettable, ten-day journey towards New York City instead.
Ten years after a horrifying incident at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, a group of friends reunites in their hometown, only to discover the abandoned pizzeria still harbors dark secrets and animatronic terrors.
by Agustin Lebron
Master real-time, high-stakes strategies from a professional prop trader to improve decision-making in any competitive field, even as AI changes trading.
by John J. Murphy
Learn how to predict market behavior and achieve financial success with this guide to technical analysis, updated for all financial markets.
Amidst the chaos of a broken leg and a best friend's betrayal, Mary Anne discovers her own voice and strength, proving she's more than just the quiet one.
by Malorie Blackman
In a world divided by race, a forbidden love between a privileged Cross and an oppressed Nought starts a rebellion against a society determined to keep them apart.
by Nicola I. Campbell
Before being taken to residential school, young Shi-shi-etko carefully gathers the beauty and wisdom of her home, from dancing sunlight to her grandfather's paddle song, to hold as cherished memories against a coming, generational loss.
by Mona Susan Power
On a North Dakota reservation, generations of Sioux grapple with ancestral spirits and the enduring power of love, rivalry, and magic.
by Candice Carty-Williams
Caught between cultures and reeling from a breakup, Queenie Jenkins, a twenty-five-year-old Jamaican British woman, navigates a series of questionable romantic encounters and confronts her own identity while striving to find her place in London.
by Bridget Brennan
Understand how women buy to tap into their significant purchasing power, a key skill for businesses in today's economy.
by V. S. Naipaul
In Trinidad, a failed schoolteacher becomes a respected mystic, entrepreneur, and politician, navigating a world of odd characters and social quirks with wit and charm.
by Lars Kroijer
Cut through financial jargon and build a simple, low-cost portfolio tailored to your needs to achieve superior investment returns without the stress of market beating.
by Saint Basil Bishop Of Caesarea
Saint Basil, with fiery conviction, indicts the wealthy for their hoarding and passionately champions the poor, asserting that surplus belongs to the needy, not the avaricious.
by Shrilal Shukla
Through the uproarious and often farcical lens of Shivpalganj village, Raag Darbari skewers the hypocrisy and absurdities of post-independence Indian society with a biting wit that remains as relevant as it is entertaining.
by Kai Hermann
In the gritty world of 1970s West Berlin, Christiane F. descends into addiction and despair, seeking connection and escape on the dangerous streets around the Zoo station.
by Bruce F. Cullen
This guide gives anesthesiologists up-to-date information on pharmacology, physiology, and surgical procedures for optimal patient care.
by Brianna Wiest
Understand the roots of self-sabotage, turn past hurts into strength, and learn to live your best life by overcoming your own internal struggles.
by Dean Pitchford
When his football-star brother slips into a coma, a shy kid in a homemade superhero costume accidentally discovers his own courage by foiling robberies and saving lives, all while desperately hoping to awaken his sibling.
by Terrence Ryan
At a strict 1950s boarding school, an English teacher encourages his students to defy expectations, embrace poetry, and live for the moment, challenging tradition and, for some, their future.