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A comprehensive guide to the skills needed to be successful in the field of writing, exploring fifty-five essential strategies.

This powerful collection of personal essays documents the experiences and perspectives of a black writer living in a racially divided America.

A sweeping, authoritative narrative of American history, "These Truths" reveals essential truths about America's past to help us better understand our present.

A timeless classic of Sicilian aristocracy at the brink of Civil War, "The Leopard" is a story of change, family and loyalty.

An honest portrait of an everyman and his existential journey through life's challenges.

A story of the life, struggles, and tragedy of Jewish soldiers in Czarist Russia during WWI.

A heart-wrenching, inspirational story of Celie, a woman finding her voice in a male-dominated world.

The Oresteia is a trilogy of ancient Greek plays about the bloody cycle of revenge, the gods, and law.

Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer" tells the story of a struggling writer finding his place in Paris.

A gripping story of love, loss, and forgiveness in post-Apartheid South Africa.

"Independent People" is an Icelandic masterpiece chronicling the struggle of a farmer's journey to preserve his independence.

"An immersive account of George Orwell's experience during the Spanish Civil War and its many atrocities."

Classic novel about a young man's journey through life in Victorian England, exploring relationships and hardships along the way.

Absurdist play exploring themes of hope, futility, and the human condition; two characters wait in vain for a mysterious figure, Godot.

Private detective Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail and murder in 1940s Los Angeles.

Fantastical collection of Eastern tales, entertaining and enriching readers for hundreds of years.

"Sister Carrie" follows the story of a young woman's hardships in search of success and identity in a big city.

Meditative historical fiction that follows the life of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his reflections on life and power.

A vision of sustainable sustainabilty and shared prosperity - "The Third Industrial Revolution" speaks to our new collective future.

This book provides strategies to nurture your child's developing mind through understanding their emotions and behaviors.

A helpful guide for teens and parents to better understand the teenage brain, revealing the surprising power and purpose of this unique development stage.

Help your child manage emotions and reach potential with "No-Drama Discipline" - a guide to healthy brain development, parenting strategies, and compassionate communication.

: A clear, inspiring guide to mastering the skills of personal excellence in any endeavor.

A compelling exposé of the pharmaceutical industry that uncovers the hidden truth behind bad science.