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Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The audiobook captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal.

Fifty billion dollars worth of food is wasted each year. That's half of all the food produced on Earth thrown away while millions die hungry. World waste has reached a tipping point revealing that we are engaging in a level of consumerism that is killing us slowly, as we succumb to a massive conspiracy created to make more and more money and to maintain power within the ruling elite.

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton had a famously contentious political relationship. In June of 1804, then-Vice President Burr was made aware that Hamilton had made disparaging remarks about him. Dr. Charles Cooper had overheard these remarks and published a letter indicating such. Burr soon after read Dr. Cooper's remarks and took offense. The following are pieces of correspondence between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, followed by letters from Alexander Hamilton to his friend Nathaniel Pendleton, as well as his wife Elizabeth.

The Black River Irregulars has made a name for itself as a mercenary company that gets things done regardless of the risk. They know the streets of Corvis, the City of Ghosts, better than anyone. But they aren’t in Corvis anymore. When the Black River Irregulars take on a job in the war-torn nation of Llael, they quickly get in over their heads. What begins as a simple search for an antique book becomes a fight for their lives when the Nightmare Empire of Cryx sends its own agents to seize the book.

My Life, My Universe, My Everything is a very personal memoir that attempts to answer Life, from the perspective of the author Jason Smith. It is a reminder that If I change my mind now, my life will be different now; and in 5 minutes from now, whatever my state of mind is then, will be my outer condition then. My universe is just a mirror that simply reflects my internal attitude, and so the real engine that drives my life has an internal origin.

King Coal is a novel by Upton Sinclair that critiques the labor conditions in the coal mining industry, drawing attention to the exploitation of workers and the harsh realities of their lives. Sinclair, known for his investigative and social advocacy writing, aimed to shed light on social injustices and encourage reform through this and other works. For a detailed exploration of the book's themes, author insights, and its historical context, I recommend checking out a comprehensive literary database or the book's introduction in a recent edition.

Father and Children by Ivan Turgenev is a novel that explores the ideological conflict between the older generation of Russian nobility and the younger, nihilist generation. It's a poignant narrative on the challenges of understanding across generational divides, set against the backdrop of changing Russian society in the 19th century. Through the characters of Bazarov, a self-declared nihilist, and Arkady, his friend and foil, Turgenev delves into themes of love, friendship, and the clash of evolving philosophies.

The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe is a quintessential Gothic novel that combines romance, mystery, and horror, set against the backdrop of the picturesque but menacing landscapes of the Apennines. The story follows the fortunes of Emily St. Aubert, who suffers misadventures that include the death of her father, supernatural terrors in a gloomy castle, and machinations of an Italian brigand. This novel is celebrated for its elaborate descriptions of nature, its exploration of the sublime and the terrifying, and its influence on later Gothic literature.

The Iron Heel by Jack London is a dystopian novel that explores the rise of an oligarchic tyranny in the United States. It blends adventure, political commentary, and science fiction to critique capitalism and suggest the inevitability of a proletarian revolution. London's narrative is notable for its foresight into socio-economic issues and class struggle, making it a significant early work of dystopian literature.