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by Michael Bialys
In a realm of shattered prophecies and forgotten gods, a lone warrior queen must forge her own destiny to reclaim a stolen throne, battling both mythical beasts and the treachery within her own court.
This book untangles the intricate web of financial derivatives, guiding readers through the mechanics and strategic applications of futures, forwards, swaps, and options, all while demystifying the complexities of corporate securities and credit default swaps.
by Sophocles
Stranded on a desolate island, the archer Philoctetes, betrayed and bitter, must choose between vengeance and the pleas of Odysseus and Neoptolemus to join the Trojan War, forcing him to confront his trauma, his friendships, and his destiny.
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 Anita Loos
In a Jazz Age diary, Lorelei Lee, a pragmatic 'dumb blonde,' navigates Europe's elite, charming millionaires and upending societal expectations with her witty pursuit of a glamorous life.
This spiritual self-study course guides readers to undo the ego's thought system through daily lessons and practical application, revealing the inherent presence of love and the illusion of separation.
When a family's vacation to a remote island takes a terrifying turn, they uncover an ancient alien secret that threatens to wipe out all life on Earth.
by Eudora Welty
Eudora Welty's "The Collected Stories" explores the human heart of the American South over four decades, showing ordinary lives with grace and unexpected turns.
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 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 William Bradford Huie
In the sweltering, racially charged summer of 1964, three civil rights workers vanished into the Mississippi night, exposing a chilling conspiracy of hate that reached the highest levels of local law enforcement.
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.
by Richard Marsh
An ancient, shape-shifting beetle-creature from Egypt seeks supernatural revenge in Victorian London, terrifying its targets and leaving questions in its wake.
by Susanna Clarke
In an alternate 19th-century England where magic is a forgotten art, two rival magicians, one reclusive and traditional, the other charismatic and daring, bring back ancient powers, inadvertently plunging their nation into a dangerous struggle with dark fae and forgotten enchantments.
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 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 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.