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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 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 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 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 Amor Towles
After being sprung from a juvenile work farm, a young man's plan to escape to California with his brother is derailed when two unexpected companions emerge from the trunk of a car, steering them on an unforgettable, ten-day journey towards New York City instead.
by Wendy Northcutt
A darkly humorous compendium of humanity's most astonishing self-destructive acts, celebrating the ironic genius of natural selection in action.
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 Agustin Lebron
Master real-time, high-stakes strategies from a professional prop trader to improve decision-making in any competitive field, even as AI changes trading.
by John J. Murphy
Learn how to predict market behavior and achieve financial success with this guide to technical analysis, updated for all financial markets.
Discover the timeless path to spiritual renewal through faith, repentance, and surrender, illuminated by evocative imagery.
Unmask the sinister tactics of manipulation and reclaim agency from those who seek to dominate your thoughts and actions.
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.
by Per Jarle Bekken
This study examines Paul's interpretation of Deuteronomy 30:12-14 in Romans 10, showing how his seemingly unusual reading fits within the Jewish exegetical traditions of his era, similar to methods used by Philo and Baruch.
by Kai Hermann
In the gritty world of 1970s West Berlin, Christiane F. descends into addiction and despair, seeking connection and escape on the dangerous streets around the Zoo station.
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 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.
Unveiling the clandestine arts of manipulation, this guide promises mastery over the human psyche, exposing the shadowy tactics to control and dominate minds.
by Pasquale De Marco
This deep look into psychology examines what bad luck is, offering a kind guide to understanding its causes and building resilience through old wisdom.
by Ngugi wa Thiongo
In the heart of Kenya, two villages divided by a river and clashing traditions find their hopes for unity and progress embodied, then shattered, by the tragic love of a young man and woman caught between the old ways and the new.
by Murray Leinster
When Earth faces an unprecedented alien invasion, humanity's only hope lies in a daring, desperate gamble to turn the invaders' own advanced technology against them.
by Jerry Z. Muller
Jerry Z. Muller traces conservatism's intellectual history from Enlightenment critiques to modern thought, showing its unique identity and repeated arguments across centuries and cultures.
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.
by Jeanne DuPrau
In the dying city of Ember and beyond, determined youths navigate societal collapse, perilous journeys, and the struggle for survival and belonging in a world scarred by disaster.