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Inside the fractured mind of Peyton Huberty, a war rages—one he can no longer control. On a sweltering summer afternoon, a prestigious university becomes the backdrop for a tragedy that shocks the nation. But was it madness, or something far more sinister? As Peyton recovers from a failed suicide attempt, he finds himself shackled to a hospital bed, facing the weight of his actions. A team of doctors and attorneys uncover a disturbing truth—a malignant brain tumor, nestled deep within the regions governing impulse and rage. Could this tumor have dictated his actions?

Thoreau’s famous reflections on simple living in natural surroundings. Walden details Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years in a cabin he built near Walden Pond. This collection also includes one of Thoreau’s most famous essays.

The original American entrepreneur! One of the great historical business leaders shares his observations on making money. A must-listen for anyone interested in business.

The original American entrepreneur! One of the great historical business leaders shares his observations on making money. A must-listen for anyone interested in business.

The original dinosaur thriller! An expedition to a plateau in the Amazon basin of South America where prehistoric animals still survive! Classic science fiction!

Winnie-the-Pooh has been translated into over fifty languages. It is the timeless collection of short stories about an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo.

Praised for its simple and precise language, this book made Hemingway one of the most promising writers of the period. Contains the In Our Time vignettes, “Indian Camp”, “The Doctor and The Doctor’s Wife”, “The End of Something”, “The Three Day Blow”, “The Battler”, “Soldier’s Home”, Mister and Misses Eliot”, “Cat in the Rain”, “Out of Season”, “Cross Country Snow”, “My Old Man”, and “Big Two Hearted River”.

Hemingway’s greatest novel. American and British expatriates travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Hemingway investigates the themes of love and death, the revivifying power of nature, and the concept of masculinity. The novel is well known for its style, which is variously described as modern, hard-boiled, or understated.

The book that inspired the Star Trek franchise! With the exception of the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, it has inspired more imitators and done more to change the nature of all the science fiction written after it than almost any other single work. The seminal space opera.

A young girl befriends a prisoner in her father’s house. He is a titled gentleman, knowledgeable in the arts and sciences - and is accompanied by a supernatural servant.

This is the second part of the original Zorro series. Zorro takes to the high seas to fight pirates and save his future wife. A timeless afternoon matinee!

The Mark of Zorro was originally entitled The Curse of Capistrano. It was the first work to feature the California character Diego Vega, the masked hero also called Zorro. Zorro is the Spanish word for fox. The story was adapted into the silent film The Mark of Zorro in 1920. A new version of The Mark of Zorro was produced in 1940 starring Tyrone Power as Don Diego Vega.

A seminal work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African American literature. Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African American in American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African American history, The Souls of Black Folk also holds an important place in social science as one of the early works in the field of sociology.

The Harry Potter of it’s time! The book influenced fashion and other merchandise. The perfect rags to riches story. A gigantic hit.

Includes "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Redheaded League", "A Case of Identity", "The Boscombe Valley Mystery", "The Five Orange Pips", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle", "The Adventure of the Speckled Band", "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb", "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet", and "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches".

The second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea School. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well as new ones like Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy.

When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island, send for a boy orphan to help them out at the farm, they are in no way prepared for the error that will change their lives. The mistake takes the shape of Anne Shirley, a redheaded 11-year-old girl who can talk anyone under the table. Fortunately, her sunny nature and quirky imagination quickly win over her reluctant foster parents. Anne's feisty spirit soon draws many friends - and much trouble - her way.

"All for one and one for all!" is one of the most memorable lines in all of literature and cinema. Join Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d'Artagnan in this classic adventure. Dumas at his best!

The adventures of Dorothy in the Land of Oz. Thanks in part to the 1939 MGM movie, it is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture.

Sequel to The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1895, it features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories.