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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.
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 Ruth Irene Garrett
by Rita Franceschini
Franceschini's "Retorica" explains the ancient art of persuasion and shows its lasting power to shape thoughts and actions.
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.
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 William Saroyan
This foundational sociology textbook from Damera Press dissects the intricate web of human societies, revealing the invisible forces that shape our interactions, institutions, and identities.
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.
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 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 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.
by Christopher Palmer
A solitary survivor of a shipwreck navigates the brutal beauty of an uncharted island, battling not only the elements but also the creeping tendrils of his own sanity.
Uncover the secret origins and artistic struggles of the manga titans who forged legendary worlds like Dragon Ball, Berserk, One Piece, and Solo Leveling, forever changing the landscape of global storytelling.
by J.K. Rowling
In a climactic battle between good and evil, Harry Potter must confront his destiny and defeat Lord Voldemort, even if it means sacrificing himself.
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 Bill Martin
An exuberant alphabet adventure where lower-case letters race to the top of a coconut tree, only to tumble down in a delightful, rhyming heap.
by T Dale Johnson Jr
Johnson Jr. illuminates how the church, by intentionally cultivating a culture of care, transforms from a mere institution into a vibrant, healing community reflecting divine compassion.
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 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.
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 Lewis Glinert
Glinert meticulously deciphers the vibrant, often complex, machinery of modern Hebrew, revealing the intricate dance of its ancient roots and contemporary evolution.
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 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.