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by Rodney Symington
Hans Castorp's seven-year stay at a pre-WWI sanatorium is a journey of intellectual growth and emotional awakening, set against a backdrop of impending global conflict.
by T.C. Boyle
In 1907, a funny group of characters arrives at Dr. Kellogg's Battle Creek Spa, where they swap steaks for enemas and common sense for a longer life in a wild search for health and money.
Unveiling the clandestine arts of manipulation, this guide promises mastery over the human psyche, exposing the shadowy tactics to control and dominate minds.
by Shazia Omar
A young girl in rural Pakistan dreams of becoming an astronomer, battling societal expectations and poverty with a telescope fashioned from found objects.
by David Diga Hernandez
Hernandez meticulously unveils the dynamic, often overlooked, presence and work of the Holy Spirit woven into the very fabric of every biblical book, transforming a sequential read into an immersive encounter with divine agency.
by Chester Carroll Farr
This lab manual helps users learn to cultivate field crops through experiments, from soil analysis to harvest.
by Lorraine Hansberry
Trapped in a cramped Chicago apartment, the Younger family grapples with deferred dreams and racial prejudice as they decide the fate of a life-changing insurance check.
by Colm Tóibín
A young Irish woman navigates the quiet ache of homesickness and the tentative bloom of independence as she forges a new life in 1950s Brooklyn, torn between duty and desire.
by Paul R. Goldin
Explore thousands of years of Chinese thought to understand Confucius's lasting wisdom and diverse legacy, informed by many scholarly views.
Unmask the sinister tactics of manipulation and reclaim agency from those who seek to dominate your thoughts and actions.
by Ruchoma Shain
Explore the spiritual journey of a woman dedicated to serving a righteous leader, navigating challenges and finding meaning in devotion.
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 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.
Discover the timeless path to spiritual renewal through faith, repentance, and surrender, illuminated by evocative imagery.
by Wu Cheng'en
Join the audacious Monkey King, the gluttonous Pigsy, the stoic Sandy, and the steadfast Tripitaka as they embark on a perilous, demon-infested quest across ancient China to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures.
by Keith J. Cunningham
Mastering deliberate "Thinking Time" helps you make planned decisions, leading to lasting financial success and fewer costly mistakes.
In a dystopian future where her touch is lethal, a girl with a dangerous gift must choose between a tyrannical regime and the rebels who see her as their most powerful weapon.
by Sudipto Chowdhuri Joyking Birje
This book is a poignant exploration of how embracing the present, free from the shackles of past regrets and future anxieties, unlocks genuine fulfillment.
by Wendy Northcutt
A darkly humorous compendium of humanity's most astonishing self-destructive acts, celebrating the ironic genius of natural selection in action.
by Sigmund Freud
Freud plunges into the nocturnal theater of the human mind, arguing that our most bizarre dreams are meticulously coded messages from the unconscious, revealing our deepest desires and unresolved conflicts.
by Jordan B. Peterson
Jordan B. Peterson offers 12 rules, blending ancient wisdom and modern science, to help individuals navigate modern life's challenges and find meaning, from simple acts like petting cats to more complex ones like standing tall.
by Harvard Business Review
Navigate the treacherous yet fertile landscape where technological innovation collides with strategic imperative, armed with a curated collection of Harvard Business Review's most incisive insights.
by Susan Hubbard
In a world where vampires are the elite and humanity their cattle, a young woman discovers her true heritage and the power to shatter the established order.
by Melanie Kreitler
With reproductive rights, immigration, and LGBTQIA+ protections on the ballot, the 2024 U.S. elections are a global flashpoint for the future of diversity and justice.