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by Ezra Pound
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From a Pisan cage, a disgraced poet's breakdown becomes an elegiac modernist epic, grappling with personal pain, political ideas, and civilization.
by Eric Walters
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Helen's diary becomes a chilling record of survival as her family and the crew of the Karluk abandon their ice-bound ship, battling blizzards, polar bears, and shifting floes in a desperate trek across the Arctic.
by Will Weaver
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A visually impaired foster teen with hidden wings finds courage and connection with a girl, making him question if his ability is a blessing or a curse.
by Jack L. Pyke
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Haunted by a brutal past and a fractured mind, Jack must confront the sadistic protector lurking within him, Martin, while deciphering Gray's role in his torture before his own psyche completely unravels.
by L. Frank Baum
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Five demons conspire to kidnap Santa Claus, forcing the magical creatures of Laughing Valley to save Christmas and show that generosity endures.
by Natalie Decker
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A notorious bad-boy, content with his scandalous reputation and a secret fantasy, finds his carefully constructed limits tested when the sweet girl next door discovers the unexpected tenderness beneath his hardened exterior.
by Scott Anderson
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An American journalist, wounded in Kurdistan, escapes a hospital where life and death are decided by colored chips. He returns home to New York, crippled by invisible wounds.
by Robert Littell
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Two legendary CIA operatives, known as 'the Sisters Death and Night,' manipulate a former KGB spymaster into unwittingly unleashing his most lethal assassin for a world-shattering crime only he can stop.
by Brian Keaney
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In a world where a doctor controls minds, two teenagers risk everything to break free and fight for freedom before a final battle.
by Theodore Sturgeon
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A reclusive, brilliant scientist unleashes a miniature, rapidly evolving race of gadget-makers, sparking a perilous battle of wits and power against his greedy banker who seeks to exploit this unprecedented creation.
by Alex M H Smith
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Cut through jargon to find a clear, simple, and actionable strategy that will transform your business and make strategic thinking enjoyable.
by Caroline B. Cooney
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A teenage girl must overcome her own bitterness and anger to rescue her abandoned younger brother, testing her faith and resilience.
by Diane E. Papalia
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This guide explores human growth from conception through old age, using research, cultural perspectives, and real-world examples.
by Philip Gourevitch
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A long-cold murder case resurfaces in a city of forgotten stories, pulling an investigator into the shadows of Manhattan's past, where truth is hard to find.
by John Reynolds Gardiner
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When nine-year-old Allen's human photosynthesis experiment turns him green, sprouts roots, and catches the attention of the President, he must protect his top-secret botanical transformation from both his skeptical science teacher and national security threats.
by Matt Thorne
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Matt Thorne's biography explores the genius of Prince, tracing his blend of rock, funk, and jazz through every song he recorded.
by Aimee Friedman
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A heartbroken science whiz finds her logical world upended by ancient island magic and a mysterious boy, forcing her to question everything she believes about love, friendship, and reality.
by Alex Archer
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Archaeologist Annja Creed's quest to debunk or confirm Bigfoot's existence in the Pacific Northwest turns into a dangerous search for her missing friend, involving armed thugs, ancient spirits, and an unseen force determined to hide the truth.
by Anne Fine
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A solitary bookworm who prefers fictional worlds over real-life interactions finds her ordered existence upended when a new girl's terrifying dreams begin to bleed into reality, forcing her to confront a 'gift' she initially dismisses as a curse.
by Kim Liggett
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A year after his father's strange death, a star quarterback sees sinister glances, gruesome rituals, and the terrifying possibility that his dad's 'devil worship' accusations were real, or that he's going crazy.
by B.R. Collins
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When a secret fantasy world becomes a real-life weapon, two friends are caught in a treacherous game of betrayal where the line between hero and villain blurs and the truth is the ultimate casualty.
by Gill Lewis
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Separated by the foster care system, a determined sister embarks on a quest to reunite with her unique brother, clinging to their shared dream of a Trinidadian paradise where scarlet ibises fill the sky.
by Richard Shotton
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Explore 16 psychological biases that shape consumer choices and how businesses can use them to attract and keep customers.
by Haley Jenner
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A man who once embodied perfect love shatters his lover's world, leaving her to rebuild a life from the ashes of their shared happiness.