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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Unmask the sinister tactics of manipulation and reclaim agency from those who seek to dominate your thoughts and actions.
by David Deutsch
4.2(9,926)
David Deutsch explains how humanity's drive for better explanations, rather than an end to knowledge, points to endless progress in science, technology, and morality.
by Ariel Lawhon
4.4(599,651)
In 1789 Maine, a heroic midwife's diary helps her expose a murder and get justice in a town that wants to silence her.
by Reed Hastings
4.3(33,447)
Netflix's journey from DVD rentals to a global entertainment giant was fueled by its unique culture of freedom, responsibility, and candor, where 'adequate performance gets a generous severance.'
by Rachael English
4.1(692)
A podcaster uncovers the four-decade-old mystery of a vanished all-female Irish rock band, forcing its former lead singer to face the secret that shattered their dreams just before stardom.
by Quentin J. Schultze
4.0(75)
Learn to improve modern relationships with Christ-centered wisdom, turning daily interactions into moments of grace, virtue, and real connection, even online.
by Dennis Adams
3.7(3)
This book promotes a STEM-focused curriculum for a changing world, helping students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills through good teaching and community support.
by Paul Anthony Samuelson
4.4(80)
Samuelson's key work built the basis of modern economic theory, using advanced statistical methods like nonlinear programming to explain equilibrium systems, consumer choices, and production.
by Kenneth Oppel
4.0(4,708)
When alien rain causes a botanical apocalypse, three allergic teens find their strange immunity might be humanity's only hope against the world-devouring plants.
by James Joyce
3.8(178,804)
Fifteen linked stories show turn-of-the-century Dublin through lives marked by desire, deceit, and despair, ending with the reflective 'The Dead.'
by Thomas Wakechild
4.9(18)
This book makes the 365 daily lessons of A Course in Miracles clear and practical, helping anyone embrace joy, forgiveness, and unconditional love.
by Peter Reynolds
4.3(35,248)
An angry dot turns a doubting student into an acclaimed artist, showing that creativity starts with the courage to make a mark.
by Ajay Pandey
4.1(8,131)
A man who planned his life finds his world changed by a free spirit, learning deep lessons of love and loss after she is gone.
by Rick Rubin
4.0(87,966)
Rick Rubin, the renowned music producer, shares his insights on creativity, defining artistry not by its output but as a way of relating to the world and a cultivated state of being, accessible to everyone.
by Raman Selden
3.8(315)
Selden's guide explains literary theory, from basic ideas to current discussions on ecocriticism, posthumanism, and digital humanities, making complex topics clear for any reader.
by Danielle Lori
4.0(175,883)
A sheltered woman's quest for answers in Moscow takes a terrifying turn when her enigmatic lover becomes her captor, forcing her to thaw his icy heart to survive the brutal Russian winter and his thirst for revenge.
by Dr. Satish M. Bhavankar
This guide, drawn from Dr. Bhavankar's entrepreneurial journey, shows how to turn passion and setbacks into massive startup success.
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 Tui T. Sutherland
4.5(32,062)
A disgraced IceWing prince, desperate to redeem himself and save his runaway sister, embarks on a dangerous quest with his new friends, only to discover that the greatest danger lies not with the tyrannical Queen Scarlet, but within his own unforgiving royal family.