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This 1920’s classic is Fitzgerald’s debut novel, and follows the story of Amory Blaine, a Princeton University student who, in his relentless pursuit of wealth, status, and love, lets his greed take him down a dark path to ruin. After dabbling in literature and serving in WWI, Amory finds himself infatuated by Rosalind Connage, but as his finances crumble around him and everything he thought he had is lost, he ends up homeless and in ruin.

My Man Jeeves is a collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United Kingdom in May 1919. Of the eight stories in the collection, half feature the popular characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, while the others concern Reggie Pepper, an early prototype for Bertie Wooster.

Who do you hold onto, when the sky begins to fall? When an ancient curse takes hold of the land, Katerina Damaris and her friends are forced to do the impossible. To venture into the belly of the beast. Trapped in a wasteland at the end of the world, they find themselves facing dangers they could have never imagined. Old enemies and resurrected monsters. An army of darkness like never before. The gang races to unlock the prophecy, but before the secret is unveiled, one of their party is taken before their very eyes.

Before Their Crimes: Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Surprising Journey to Adult Healing is a groundbreaking book that sheds new light on the relationship of childhood trauma and juvenile crime. Wendy Smith uses the framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to explain how the toxic stress of early childhood trauma can make children vulnerable to committing criminal acts. Smith draws from interviews with twenty men and women from across the racial and social divide who spent years in prison after committing serious crimes as children.

Race into a sexy New Adult romance, set in the fast-paced world of Formula One. These friends-to-lovers are about to fall . . . fast and reckless. He's the one man she can't have . . . Will Hawley is everything Mira Wentworth should avoid. He's devastatingly hot, king of the party boys, and the...

When Kiera and her friends reach the hollow, they think they're finally going to get the answers they so desperately seek. How can they kill a dragon? How can they even find it? But instead of answers, they're left with riddles and even more questions. Instead of returning to civilization, instead of rallying more people to their side, the friends make a decision that sets them upon an even more dangerous quest than the one they were on before.

When an unexpected visitor shows up from the past, Evie's world flips upside-down. A long kept secret is forced into the open, as the enemy they've been racing is finally given a name. Time is running out. But this quest isn't something they can do on their own. Can they unite what's left of the five kingdoms? Can they fulfill the prophecy and find the missing stone in time? Or has their adventure been doomed to fail from the start? Only time will tell…

When a swarm of monsters crashed out of the forest, Kiera thought it would be a struggle just to stay alive. But it's not enough to survive, one must also defend. And as fate would have it, there was an ever greater danger lurking in those trees. Old enemies surface and ancient grudges come to light, as a new player enters the field. One that could bring ruin to them all. One whose intentions are never quite what they seem. The newfound fellowship is shaken to the core, but as they are constantly reminded, time is not on their side.

When Evie and her friends take an unexpected turn, they find themselves face to face with the last person they ever imagined they'd find, the very witch who delivered the fateful prophecy all those years ago. Relief is short-lived as the woman provides more questions than answers, setting them each down a path of discovery, but there's no telling if they'll like what they find. Danger lurks behind every corner. A journey home becomes a matter of life or death. The Dunes await but chaos is already upon, ripping the very fabric of the realm.

When Kiera's village was destroyed by a three-headed dragon, she thought her biggest problem was going to be getting people to believe her story. Little did she know, the dragon was going to be the least of her troubles... After finding the proof they needed in the charred remains of Cattaling, the three friends set out on a journey across the realm to find the answers that they seek.

Centuries before the creation of the five kingdoms, when the great houses were still forming and the realm was ruled by fae, a small band of companions set out on a journey. Kiera had never left her village. It was a stroke of luck that she wasn't there when the dragon attacked. Without any friends or family, without a shred of hope that anyone might believe her, she strikes off alone into the forest, looking for people that can help. The world is new and untamed. The people are leaderless. There has never been an alliance to unite them, but an alliance is exactly what the realm needs.

When Evie Damaris' wedding is interrupted, the four kingdoms must rally together. But the army Kaleb Grey has gathered against them isn't as it seems. New friends are pitted against old foes, and with most of their own forces still leagues away from the High Kingdom, it seems as though the battle may be already lost. An unlikely proposition throws the fate of the realm out of balance, while a new set of players enters the field. The search for the stone reaches a turning point, but those wedding bells still chime in the distance.

When Evie makes a fateful decision, the rest of the realm unites. But her own world is falling apart. Bound in a promise of marriage to a childhood friend, the princess must navigate the politics of the remaining kingdoms while dreaming of Asher and a simpler life on the road. Things are moving quickly, but there are darker powers at play. A delicate alliance is forming, the forces of good are rallying. But the fate of the kingdoms hangs upon nothing more than a ring.

When a crimson dragon rises from the ancient fortress, Evie and her friends think their luck is finally turning. Their enemy is strong, but not invincible. He is raising an army of darkness, but they have powerful allies to come to their aid. They are returning to their parents. Their parents will know what to do. If only things were so simple. A realm divided cannot stand, and it will take more than taking up the crown again to restore the five kingdoms. Sacrifices must be made, an impossible choice that shakes the friends to their very core.

Discover the depths of Plato's timeless wisdom with this new annotated edition of "The Republic." Delve into the intricate layers of this philosophical masterpiece alongside a comprehensive exploration of Plato's life. This edition features:

At an auto da fe in 16th century Portugal, Diego Lopes was chained to a stake and a pyre was lit. Then, according to both Christian and Jewish witnesses, he mysteriously disappeared in front of thousands of astonished spectators. The only point of contention was that the Christians believed he was so evil that he was dragged body and soul directly to hell, while the Jews believed he was so righteous that he was taken body and soul up to heaven.

After reaching the great tower of Wren and sending out their message, Kiera and her friends find themselves at a crossroads. War is coming, the armies are gathering, and for the first time since setting out from Farion, not everyone is on the same side. Spurred by the actions of his father, and a desperate need to protect Evander, Eden wrestles with his loyalties. The wolf is primed for battle, and Kiera finds herself at the center of a revolution she never intended to create. Caught between the pull of two stones, she begins to question things she'd always thought were certain.

Having escaped the clutch of the warlords and left the Tezerin Valley in flames behind them, Kiera and her friends make for the great tower of Wren. But the realm then discover on the journey, isn't the one they left behind. News has spread about the massacre that befell the dark army, about the fellowship of brave companions, about the girl who can shoot dragon fire from her hands.

When Jamie and Gabrielle fled halfway across the world just to escape his father, the last thing they wanted was a castle full of unexpected guests. But magic doesn't discriminate, and they aren't the only teenage fugitives living on the run. Now, with a whole group of people depending on him, the stakes are higher than ever and Jamie struggles to control his powers. Tensions mount and relationships are tested as unexpected secrets are brought to light. No corner of the world is remote enough to hide, and with Obtero circling ever closer, it's only a matter of time before they are discovered.

When Evie and her friends find themselves stranded alone against the Carpathian army, they think all hope is lost. But the fates are ever-changing, and an unexpected ally comes to their aid. New friendships are forged, as the old are tested. As their quest to fulfill the prophecy comes to a close, each of the three must search within themselves to see if they have what it takes.