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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 Antoine De Saint Exupéry
A stranded pilot in the Sahara encounters a celestial traveler who shares whimsical tales of his asteroid home, a demanding rose, and the profound lessons learned from a fox about seeing with the heart.
by J.D. Barker
A relentless detective hunts a serial killer who leaves behind a cryptic trail of body parts and a chilling promise of a fourth victim, forcing him into a psychological maze where every clue is a taunt.
by Wayne Huang
This book navigates the intricate landscape of mobile commerce, dissecting its technological underpinnings, economic implications, and global reach to reveal the future of digital transactions.
by Bruce F. Cullen
This guide gives anesthesiologists up-to-date information on pharmacology, physiology, and surgical procedures for optimal patient care.
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 Lewis Glinert
Glinert meticulously deciphers the vibrant, often complex, machinery of modern Hebrew, revealing the intricate dance of its ancient roots and contemporary evolution.
Decades after Voldemort's fall, Harry Potter's son, Albus, grapples with his father's legacy and a fractured timeline, risking everything to rewrite history and save those lost to time.
by تاريخ عمان Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips meticulously chronicles the captivating saga of Oman, from its ancient origins and maritime dominance to its complex modern identity, revealing a land shaped by trade, faith, and unrelenting resilience.
by Henry Fielding
In 18th-century London, the good but naive Amelia faces constant misfortune, betrayal, and the moral lapses of her charming but careless husband, Booth, as they seek a peaceful home life.
by John A Booth
Learn how Costa Rica built a stable democracy despite Central American unrest and outside pressures, through its unique institutions, political involvement, and foreign policy.
by André Malraux
In the chaos of 1927 Shanghai, revolutionaries like Kyo and Gisors struggle with their beliefs, their humanity, and the harsh reality of a communist uprising about to be betrayed.
by Christopher J. Olson
This book examines how exorcism films, since 'The Exorcist,' consistently show possessed young women needing male salvation, often reflecting and reinforcing societal anxieties about female empowerment and sexuality.
by Zane Grey
In the arid canyons of 1870s Utah, a mysterious rider with a hidden past helps a woman fight for justice, love, and survival against a powerful Mormon elder and his gang.
by Arthur Zulu
In an empire filled with plots and prejudice, Queen Esther, a resilient black woman, risks her crown and life to stop a genocide against her people in Medo-Persia.
by Jorge Amado
In 1930s Bahia, Pedro Archanjo, a charismatic mulatto poet and scholar, champions Afro-Brazilian culture and fights systemic racism, leaving a legacy that echoes through time.
by Buchi Emecheta
In a society that treats women as property, Aku-nna, a young Nigerian woman, defies her uncle's greed and tradition, choosing love over the high bride price he demands.
by Vex King
Vex King helps readers on a journey of self-love, showing them how to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams by matching their thoughts, feelings, and actions with the universe.
by Hermann Hesse
Young Emil Sinclair leaves behind his comfortable, illusory world to find himself, guided by the mysterious Max Demian, on a journey of self-discovery.
by Patrick White
In the Australian wilderness, one man's quiet struggle to cultivate land and family shows the poetry of an ordinary life across generations.
by Jim Harrison
In early 20th-century Montana, three brothers are driven by a quest for justice, their lives shaped by war and revenge.
by Albert Camus
In sun-drenched Algiers, an indifferent man's life unravels from his mother's death to a senseless murder, revealing the chilling absurdity of existence.
by Larry E. Swedroe
Build lasting wealth by mastering passive investing and avoiding active stock picking, using Swedroe's principles for a strong, diverse portfolio.
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Young Jim Hawkins sails into a world of pirates, mutiny, and buried gold, brought to life by N. C. Wyeth's illustrations, in a quest for Treasure Island.