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With dramatic, petty, humorous, and profane poetry, Catullus defies tradition and depicts his exciting life, sarcastic friends and complicated lover in engrossing detail. Written during the era of the late Roman Republic, The Poems of Catullus provide a compelling and erotic view of Roman high society, embellished with the wit and drama of the renown Latin poet Gauis Valerius Catullus.

A sailor’s extraordinary tale of life, death and redemption after a long journey at sea. In Rime of the Ancient Mariner, an unsuspecting traveler is captivated by an old man’s remarkable story of survival. Samuel Taylor Coleridge delivers a thought-provoking critque of nature and morality that’s infused with supernatural themes.

When Tibbets questions the ghost that has started to haunt him, he learns all about the rules and realities of the realm after death. Featuring sixteen of Lewis Carroll’s whimsical poems, Phantasmagoria and Other Poems explore love, pests, and the supernatural. This collection of the critically acclaimed poetry of Lewis Carroll encourages imagination and wit as its whimsical and adventurous poems provide an accessible experience for all readers.

Captain MacWhirr, a practical man with absolutely no sense of imagination, sets a path to sail right into a typhoon, despite the objections of his first mate and crew. Said to be based off an event in the life of highly esteemed author Joseph Conrad, Typhoon is a high-stakes adventure novel with satirical elements.

A Bulgarian woman’s delusions about romance and war are quickly dismantled by a disgruntled Swiss mercenary. Arms and the Man, by George Bernard Shaw, is a humorous examination of one person’s perception versus reality. The young heroine gradually discovers the truth about love, honor and the unexpected casualties of war.

A powerful story about the economic decline of a wealthy family in feudal China. The Story of the Stone follows Jia Baoyu, male heir to the Jia clan, as he navigates the unstable social and political climate. Written by Cao Xueqin, the story mirrors his own family¿s fall from grace.

When Adolphe, an introverted young man, decides to seduce a married woman that is ten years his senior, they begin a passionate love affair, breeding jealousy, scandal, and illicit devotion. Benjamin Constant¿s Adolphe is a French romance that has earned acclaim for its scandalous plot and emotion-provoking characters.

Nikolai Ivanov is an unhappy man whose debts threaten not only his livelihood, but the lives of those he supposedly loves. His wife Anna, recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, needs to travel to Crimea on the recommendation of her doctor, but Ivanov refuses to pay for her journey. As he ignores his responsibilities in favor of frivolous socializing, Ivanov, who is seemingly unaware of the consequences of his own actions, will find that life ha...

When they first meet Natasha, the Prozorov sisters treat her with scorn. However, Natasha soon grows increasingly powerful, dictating the lives of her husband and his family according to her own cruel desires. Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters is a masterful drama, a story of secret ambitions and open betrayals that highlights its author’s uniquely bleak vision of the human spirit.

A retired professor visits his country estate, bringing with him his younger second wife. They are met by the professor¿s daughter and his first wife¿s brother. When the professor reveals his intention to sell the estate, thereby increasing his income while leaving the others homeless, he is faced¿perhaps for the first time¿with the consequences of his own selfish behavior.

Madame Ranevskaya returns to her rural estate after a prolonged absence for the auction of the house and its famed cherry orchard. As her family and neighbors prepare for the day of the sale, a tragicomedy ensues, highlighting the difficulties faced by a decadent aristocracy. The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov’s final play, is one of twentieth century theater’s most important works.

Jacinta Parsons was in her twenties when she first began to feel unwell - the kind of unwell that didn't go away. Doctors couldn't explain why, and Jacinta wondered if it might be in her head. But she could barely function, was frequently unable to eat or get out of bed for days, and gradually turned into a shadow of herself. Eventually she got a diagnosis, but knowing she had Crohn's disease wouldn't stop her life from spiralling into a big m...

Pearl and Vally Cole live in a bookshop. And not just any bookshop. In 1893, Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne is the grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable. Each day brings fresh delights for the siblings: voice-changing sweets, talking parrots, a new story written just for them by their eccentric father. When Pearl and Vally learn that Pa has risked the Arcade - and himself - in a shocking deal with the myster...

Growth Mindset Ninja learns all about the power of yet. Find out what happens in this comedic book about developing a growth mindset. Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The new children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults. The Ni...

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Read the Unbelievable True Story of the Infamous Pink Panthers Gang of Diamond Thieves. A gripping and thought-provoking novel inspired by the true story of soldiers turned daring robbers who pulled off the most spectacular heists of all time. After carrying out numerous heists amassing nearly $1 billion in stolen goods, the enigmatic and audacious criminal network known as the Pink Panthers left a trail of fear within the global jewelry ind...

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