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George Orwell’s 1984 brings renewed clarity to a world defined by surveillance, manipulation, and the suffocation of individuality. In this unforgettable vision of the future, citizens live under constant watch. Truth is no longer a shared foundation—it is whatever the Party declares it to be.

In Animal Farm, George Orwell delivers a biting satire that has shaped the political consciousness of generations. It begins with a stirring rebellion: the animals of Manor Farm rise up to claim their independence. But as the intelligent pigs take the mantle of leadership, the initial spirit of equality is replaced by a hierarchy of deceit.

George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm are not merely novels; they are the definitive sociopolitical manifestos of the 20th century. In this essential collection, experience the full force of Orwell's legacy as he dissects the mechanisms of totalitarianism and the terrifying ease with which truth is manufactured.

In 1975, this unknown band from Weirton, West Virginia SHOCKED the Baltimore music scene – becoming "The Beatles of Baltimore." Rolling Stone magazine deemed their first album "one of the year’s most impressive debuts." In 2015, they listed it as one of the "50 best prog albums of all time."

Welcome to Veil City—a neon-soaked empire where the elite upload their minds to cheat death. For Grael, the cautious planner, and Pylen, the chaos-loving wildcard, life was simple: stay out of trouble. Then they accidentally send a priceless ceremonial chicken to the butcher. Now, with the city under lockdown and hunted by Imperial enforcers and the ruthless Black Feather Cartel, their only allies are a sarcastic hover rickshaw—and the smug, sacred chicken at the center of it all. But this is no ordinary bird.

The harsh truth? Nobody gets promoted for their people skills. You got promoted because you were good at the old job. But now the rules have changed—and nobody bothered to hand you the playbook. That’s why Emotional Intelligence Training for New Managers exists. It gives you what corporate training and “feel-good” leadership books never do: the exact words to say in the toughest conversations you’ll ever face.

In a parallel universe where humanity's destiny is shaped by two enigmatic ancient texts, the very fabric of society is woven through the intricate threads of these scriptures. One book, steeped in mystique, bequeaths godlike dominion to a chosen leader, conferring upon them the ability to shape the fate of nations. The other tome narrates the profound saga of the Creator and his plans, sparking profound questions about existence and purpose.

In a El Salvador, house number nine, with its bajareque walls and tile roofs, holds the secrets and memories of the Fernandez family. Throughout the years, this home has witnessed births, losses and the unbreakable spirit of its inhabitants. Emilia and Gregorio bravely face the adversities that life imposes on them, from the daily struggle for sustenance to the impact of a civil war that threatens to tear their world apart. Life in this house is a mosaic of intense moments, where every corner holds a story, and where the old avocado tree stands as a symbol of resistance and hope.

Set in rural 19th century America, Mother Lola is a psychological suspense about psychosis, guilt, and the instability of the human mind. This short classics-inspired novel will immerse you in an atmosphere of dread, and the climactic end to Ben’s journey will be unforgettable.