The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy’s horrific journey through the American foster care system. On a misty evening in Brooklyn, Jennings Michael Burch’s mother, too sick to care for him, left her eight-year-old son at an orphanage with the words, “I’ll be right back.” She wasn’t. Shuttled through a bleak series of foster homes, orphanages, and institutions, Jennings never remained in any of them long enough to make a friend. Instead, he clung to a tattered stuffed animal named Doggie, his sole source of comfort in a frightening world.

Here, in his own words, Jennings Michael Burch reveals the abuse and neglect he experienced during his lost childhood. But while his experiences are both shocking and devastating, his story is ultimately one of hope—the triumphant tale of a forgotten child who somehow found the courage to reach out for love, and found it waiting for him.

Billy Halleck, good husband and loving father, is both beneficiary and victim of the American good life: He has an expensive home, a nice family, and a rewarding career as a lawyer...but he is also fifty pounds overweight and edging into heart attack country.

In Ballard's hallucinatory novel, the car provides the hellish tableau in which Vaughan, a "TV scientist" turned "nightmare angel of the highways," experiments with erotic atrocities among auto crash victims, each more sinister than the last. James Ballard, his friend and fellow obsessive, tells the story of this twisted visionary as he careens rapidly toward his own demise in an intentionally orchestrated car crash with Elizabeth Taylor. A classic work of cutting edge fiction, Crash explores the disturbing potentialities of contemporary society's increasing dependence on technology as intermediary in human relations.

Judd Stevens is a psychoanalyst faced with the most critical case of his life. If he does not penetrate the mind of a murderer, he will find himself arrested for murder or murdered himself...

Two people closely involved with Dr. Stevens have already been killed. Is one of his patients responsible? Someone overwhelmed by his problems? A neurotic driven by compulsion? A madman?

Before the murderer strikes again, Judd must strip away the mask of innocence the criminal wears, uncover his inner emotions, fears, and desires — expose the naked face beneath...

Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her back once a month and pray that the Commander makes her pregnant, because in an age of declining births, Offred and the other Handmaids are valued only if their ovaries are viable. Offred can remember the years before, when she lived and made love with her husband, Luke; when she played with and protected her daughter; when she had a job, money of her own, and access to knowledge. But all of that is gone now . . .

Funny, unexpected, horrifying, and altogether convincing, The Handmaid's Tale is at once scathing satire, dire warning, and tour de force.

Welcome to the incredible adventures of space traveler Ijon Tichy! In a universe filled with bizarre creatures and civilizations, Tichy encounters worlds that satirize science, rationality, theology, and other human pride icons.

Imagine a traveler constantly meeting himself through time jumps, a spy observing the world of robots, and an explorer facing strange beings and civilizations in space. Or a passenger desperately lost in a supernova forest, searching for a way out.

This entertaining novel by one of the world's greatest science fiction authors, Stanislaw Lem, playfully mocks the icons of human pride such as technology, theology, and rational thought. Whether it's curious potatoes eager for space journeys, devout robots, or robots unable to erase humanity's history of massacre from their memories, it's all here in one complete package!

Lonesome Dove, a Pulitzer Prize-winning classic by Larry McMurtry, is an epic tale that stands as a monument to the last defiant wilderness of America. Set in the late nineteenth century, this novel takes us on an unforgettable journey to the small Texas town of Lonesome Dove.

Encounter a vivid cast of characters, ranging from heroes and outlaws to whores and dignified ladies, as well as Indians and settlers. This narrative is not only a love story and an adventure but also a reflection of the American frontier spirit. With its rich authenticity and beautiful prose, Lonesome Dove invites readers to laugh, weep, dream, and remember.

Through the eyes of the characters—Augustus McCrae and W.F. Call, former Texas Rangers with contrasting personalities and unspoken emotions—we experience the harsh realities and the deep bonds of friendship on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. This grand novel captures the essence of the American dream and the indomitable pioneer spirit.

...And Ladies of the Club is a captivating novel that explores the lives of the members of a book club. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous world, it delves into their personal struggles and relationships.

This groundbreaking bestseller, with over two and a half million copies in print, continues to enchant, enthrall, and intrigue readers. It's a true classic that offers a deep understanding of the characters and their journey through life.

Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in their unwanted babies or by performing illegal abortions. Meticulously trained by Dr. Larch, Homer assists in the former, but draws the line at the latter.

Then a young man brings his beautiful fiancee to Dr. Larch for an abortion, and everything about the couple beckons Homer to the wide world outside the orphanage...

Brilliant, shattering, mind-jolting, The Mind's I is a searching, probing cosmic journey of the mind that delves deeply into the problem of self and self-consciousness. From verbalizing chimpanzees to scientific speculations involving machines with souls, from the mesmerizing, maze-like fiction of Borges to the tantalizing, dreamlike fiction of Lem, this book opens the mind to new dimensions of exciting possibilities.

Explore the Black Box of fantasy, the windfalls of reflection, and the ever-changing landscape of consciousness. Edited by Douglas R. Hofstadter and Daniel C. Dennett, this book is a sign of change in the understanding of the Self.

Louis L'Amour has been best known for his ability to capture the spirit and drama of the authentic American West. Now he guides his readers to an even more distant frontier—the enthralling lands of the twelfth century.

Warrior, lover, and scholar, Kerbouchard is a daring seeker of knowledge and fortune bound on a journey of enormous challenge, danger, and revenge. Across Europe, over the Russian steppes, and through the Byzantine wonders of Constantinople, Kerbouchard is thrust into the treacheries, passions, violence, and dazzling wonders of a magnificent time.

From castle to slave galley, from sword-racked battlefields to a princess's secret chamber, and ultimately, to the impregnable fortress of the Valley of Assassins, The Walking Drum is a powerful adventure in an ancient world that you will find every bit as riveting as Louis L'Amour's stories of the American West.

Horror stalks the Four Lands. The Ildatch, an immemorial book of evil spells, has stirred to eldritch life, sending its foul Mord Wraiths to accomplish at last mankind's destruction.

Once again, Allanon, ancient Druid Protector of the Races, must seek the help of a descendant of Jerle Shannara. Brin, daughter of Wil Ohmsford, born with the magic of the Wishsong, which alone can open a way to the Ildatch, reluctantly joins him on his perilous journey east.

Meanwhile, her younger brother Jair learns that Brin will fail and die, unless he can reach her in time. As Brin walks into the trap the Ildatch has set, Jair must travel through the very heart of evil to reach her.

When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found Master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together, they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the only possible cure.

The quest led them to a host of truly memorable characters, multiple wonders, incredible adventures—and strange coincidences, which were really not coincidences at all. And it involved them in an ancient crime that still perturbed the serenity of Heaven.

Simply and charmingly told, this is a wry tale, a sly tale, and a story of wisdom delightfully askew. Once read, its marvels and beauty will not easily fade from the mind.

The author claims that this is a novel of an ancient China that never was. But, oh…it should have been!

The House of the Spirits, the unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical connection to the spirit world.

When their daughter Blanca embarks on a forbidden love affair in defiance of her implacable father, the result is an unexpected gift to Esteban: his adored granddaughter Alba, a beautiful and strong-willed child who will lead her family and her country into a revolutionary future.

One of the most important novels of the twentieth century, The House of the Spirits is an enthralling epic that spans decades and lives, weaving the personal and the political into a universal story of love, magic, and fate.

Take me back to Oxmoon, the lost paradise of our childhood. Take me back to Oxmoon and make it live again!

Oxmoon, the rambling old mansion on a sprawling estate in Wales, has been for generations, the dream, the downfall, and the destiny of the wealthy Godwin family. They are entranced by tales of glittering parties where young lovers waltzed beneath the chandeliers as the orchestra played "The Blue Danube Waltz." They are ensnared by the family legacy of madness, murder, and doomed romance — the disastrous consequences of 19th-century Gwyneth Godwin's scandalous affair with sheep farmer Owen Bryn-Davies.

Discover how these extraordinary people were caught on life's wheel of fortune, how the family legacy pursues all of the Godwins who live and die for the memories and the beauty of Oxmoon.

The first scream came from the snowbound railwayman who felt the fangs ripping at his throat. The next month, there was a scream of ecstatic agony from the woman attacked in her snug bedroom.

Now, scenes of unbelieving horror come each time the full moon shines on the isolated Maine town of Tarker Mills. No one knows who will be attacked next. But one thing is sure: when the moon grows fat, a paralyzing fear sweeps through Tarker Mills.

For snarls that sound like human words can be heard whining through the wind. And all around are the footprints of a monster whose hunger cannot be sated...

Wuthering Heights is a classic tale of intense passion, destructive obsession, and the haunting power of love. Set in the wild, rugged Yorkshire moors, this novel explores the turbulent relationship between the enigmatic Heathcliff and the free-spirited Catherine Earnshaw. Their love defies social conventions and transcends time, leading to a series of dramatic events that leave a lasting impact on both their families.

Through its vivid characters and darkly atmospheric setting, the novel delves into themes of revenge, madness, and the supernatural. Emily Brontë's masterful storytelling captures the raw emotions and complexities of human nature, making Wuthering Heights a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers.

From world-renowned author Erich Segal comes a powerful and moving saga of five extraordinary members of the Harvard class of 1958 and the women with whom their lives are intertwined.

Five lives, five love stories:

• Danny Rossi, the musical prodigy, risks it all for Harvard, even a break with his domineering father. Yet his real problems are too much fame too soon—and too many women.
• Ted Lambros spends his four years as a commuter, an outsider. He is obsessed by his desire to climb to the top of the Harvard academic ladder, heedless of what it will cost him in personal terms.
• Jason Gilbert, the Golden Boy—handsome, charismatic, a brilliant athlete—learns at Harvard that he cannot ignore his Jewish background. Only in tragedy will he find his true identity.
• George Keller, a refugee from Communist Hungary, comes to Harvard with the barest knowledge of English. But with ruthless determination, he masters not only the language but the power structure of his new country.
• Andrew Eliot is haunted by three centuries of Harvard ancestors who cast giant shadows on his confidence. It is not until the sad and startling events of the reunion that he learns his value as a man.

Their explosive story begins in a time of innocence and spans a turbulent quarter century, culminating in their dramatic twenty-five year reunion at which they confront their classmates—and the balance sheet of their own lives.

Always at the center; amid the passion, laughter, and glory, stands Harvard—the symbol of who they are and who they will be.

They were a generation who made the rules—then broke them—whose glittering successes, heartfelt tragedies, and unbridled ambitions would stun the world.

The school year is almost at an end, and the chocolate sale is past history. But no one at Trinity School can forget The Chocolate War.

Devious Archie Costello, commander of the secret school organization called the Vigils, still has some torturous assignments to hand out before he graduates. In spite of this pleasure, Archie is troubled by his right-hand man, Obie, who has started to move away from the Vigils. Luckily, Archie knows his stooges will fix that. But won't Archie be shocked when he discovers the surprise Obie has waiting for him?

And there are surprises waiting for others. The time for revenge has come to those boys who secretly suffered the trials of Trinity. The fuse is set for the final explosion. Who will survive?

This is a story of intrigue and revenge. Tracy Whitney is young, beautiful, and intelligent - and about to marry into wealth and glamour. Until, suddenly, she is betrayed, framed by a ruthless Mafia gang, abandoned by the man she loves. Only her ingenuity saves her and helps her fight back.

Tragedy brought them together, but love bound them into a family. Clark and Marty Davis, the pioneer couple thrown together after the death of their first spouses, now preside over a growing number of youngsters in their prairie home.

Together they face the joys and trials of life on a homesteader's farm. Will they be able to find a suitable teacher for the long-awaited new school? Is the "very learned" Eastern preacher going to be able to communicate with the simple people of the West?

And how do Clark and Marty guide their lovely daughter, now grown to womanhood, in her choice of a partner?

For Davita Chandal, growing up in New York in the 1930s and '40s is an experience of indescribable joy—and unfathomable sadness. Her loving parents, both fervent radicals, fill her with the fiercely bright hope for a new, better world. But the deprivations of war and the Depression take their ruthless toll.

And Davita, unexpectedly, finds in the Jewish faith that her mother had long ago abandoned both a solace to her questioning inner pain and a test of her budding spirit of independence. To her, life's elusive possibilities for happiness, for fulfillment, for decency, become as real and resonant as the music of the small harp that hangs on her door, welcoming all guests with its sweet, gentle tones.

Shadow of the Moon takes readers on an enthralling journey back to the vast, intoxicating romance of India under the British Raj. In this captivating tale, Winter de Ballesteros, a beautiful English heiress, returns to her beloved India, only to find herself amidst the chaos and passion of a land on the brink of rebellion.

This is also the tale of Captain Alex Randall, her dedicated protector, who is consumed by an aching desire to possess her. As India erupts into the fiery chaos of the Mutiny, Winter and Alex are thrust together in a desperate and unforgettable struggle for survival.

Filled with the mystery of moonlit palace gardens and the whisperings of passion and intrigue, M. M. Kaye masterfully evokes an era that is both of its time and timeless. This is a saga of desperate, consuming love forged in the fires of a war that threatens to topple an empire.

La Regenta is a masterpiece penned by Leopoldo Alas, also known as "Clarín". This novel paints a vivid picture of the bourgeois and urban society, dominated by a decadent nobility, selfish clergy, and political bosses.

The story revolves around Ana Ozores, a representative of this society, caught in the throes of seduction and adultery. Influenced by the naturalist school rooted in Zola and Maupassant, yet still tied to romantic arguments, this work is heralded as the best novel of 19th-century Spain.

Set in the conservative provincial town of Vetusta, Ana, married to a retired magistrate, seeks fulfillment through religion and even adultery. This quest sparks a bitter conflict between a powerful priest and a would-be Don Juan for Ana's body and soul, offering a searing critique of the Church and a frank treatment of societal norms.

This is the inspirational novel that popularized the expression, What Would Jesus Do?

Written by a Congregational minister, it tells of four prominent members of a small town who resolve to undertake no action without first considering Christ's example.

Originally published in 1897, it continues to speak to modern readers.

The Polar Express is a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg.

Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.

Felix is an Earth soldier, encased in special body armor designed to withstand Earth's most implacable enemy—a bioengineered, insectoid alien horde. But Felix is also equipped with internal mechanisms that enable him, and his fellow soldiers, to survive battle situations that would destroy a man's mind.

This is a remarkable novel of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat—and how the strength of the human spirit can be the greatest armor of all.

Novel with Cocaine delves into the depths of an adolescent's cocaine addiction, presenting a Dostoevskian psychological novel of ideas. It explores the complex interplay between psychology, philosophy, and ideology through the story of Vadim, who, after formative experiences at school and with women, succumbs to drug abuse and the philosophical reflections it provokes.

Though the narrative makes little direct reference to the Revolution, it's set against a backdrop where the obsession with addictive forms of thinking resonates with the historical context. The novel critically examines how "our inborn feelings of humanity and justice" can lead to "the cruelties and satanic transgressions committed in its name."

This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics.

According to Ayn Rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but which one to have: rational, conscious, and therefore practical; or contradictory, unidentified, and ultimately lethal.

Written with all the clarity and eloquence that have placed Ayn Rand's Objectivist philosophy in the mainstream of American thought, these essays range over such basic issues as education, morality, censorship, and inflation to prove that philosophy is the fundamental force in all our lives.

The Drive of Prophecy

The quest was over. The Orb of Aldur was restored. And once again, with the crowning of Garion, there was a descendant of Riva Iron-grip to rule as Overlord of the West.

But the Prophecy was unfulfilled. In the east, the evil God Torak was about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion had to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of that dread duel rested the destiny of the world.

Now, accompanied by his grandfather, the ancient sorcerer Belgarath, Garion headed toward the City of Endless Night, where Torak awaited him.

To the south, his fiancée, the princess Ce'Nedra, led the armies of the West in a desperate effort to divert the forces of Torak's followers from the man she loved.

The Prophecy drove Garion on. But it gave no answer to the question that haunted him: How does a man kill an immortal God?

One of the most well-loved and best-selling British humor titles of all time.

"Canute began by being a Bad King on the advice of his Courtiers, who informed him (owing to a misunderstanding of the Rule Britannia) that the King of England was entitled to sit on the sea without getting wet."

This humorous "history" is a book that has itself become part of the UK's history. The authors made the claim that "All the History you can remember is in the Book," and, for most Brits, they were probably right. But it is their own unique interpretation of events that has made the book a classic; an uproarious satire on textbook history and a population's confused recollections of it.

Jitterbug Perfume is an epic, which is to say, it begins in the forests of ancient Bohemia and doesn't conclude until nine o'clock tonight [Paris time]. It is a saga, as well. A saga must have a hero, and the hero of this one is a janitor with a missing bottle. The bottle is blue, very, very old, and embossed with the image of a goat-horned god. If the liquid in the bottle is actually the secret essence of the universe, as some folks seem to think, it had better be discovered soon because it is leaking and there is only a drop or two left.

Behind the large house, the fragrant camomile lawn stretches down to the Cornish cliffs. Here, in the dizzying heat of August 1939, five cousins gather at their aunt's house for their annual holiday ritual. For most, it is the last summer of their youth, filled with the heady exhilarations and freedoms of lost innocence, as well as the fears of the coming war.

The Camomile Lawn moves from Cornwall to London and back again over the years, weaving the stories of the cousins, their family, and friends. They are united by shared losses, lovers, family ties, and the absurd conditions imposed by war as their paths cross and recross.

Mary Wesley presents an extraordinarily vivid and lively picture of wartime London: the rationing, imaginatively circumvented; the fallen houses; the parties; the newfound comforts of sex; and the desperate humour of survival—all evoked with warmth, clarity, and stunning wit. Through it all, the cousins and their friends try to hold on to the part of themselves that laughed and played dangerous games on that camomile lawn.

Beatles is a heartwarming and bittersweet novel about four Beatles-obsessed boys from Oslo, born in 1951. As seventh graders, they stand on the brink of adulthood, enthusiastically embracing the future, which seems incredibly bright. Their journey takes us to September 25, 1972, as they navigate the waves of youth rebellion sweeping across Europe, challenging their sheltered existence.

This story captures the essence of post-war Oslo like no other, vividly depicting the upbringing of these young men in the Frogner district. It's a tale of growing up, friendship, and the inevitable changes that come with time.

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say yes—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.

You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success.

After he firewalked in Polynesia, the world wasn't the same for Alexander Hergensheimer, now called Alec Graham. As natural accidents occurred without cease, Alex knew Armageddon and the Day of Judgement were near. Somehow he had to bring his beloved heathen, Margrethe, to a state of grace, and, while he was at it, save the rest of the world...

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To the forest on the shore of the Kingdom of the Isles, the orphan Pug came to study with the master magician Kulgan. But though his courage won him a place at court and the heart of a lovely Princess, he was ill at ease with the normal ways of wizardry. Yet Pug's strange sort of magic would one day change forever the fates of two worlds. For dark beings from another world had opened a rift in the fabric of spacetime to begin again the age-old battle between the forces of Order and Chaos.

بين طيات هذا الكتاب سلسلة خطابات ألقاها الدكتور علي شريعتي في قاعة "حسينية الإرشاد" بطهران سجلت على أشرطة، ثم نقلت كتابة على الورق، بدون تغيير أو تطويل أو تقصير أو تقديم أو تأخير، فجمعت دفتي كتاب سمي النباهة الاستحمار.

وفي هذا الكتاب يقول الدكتور علي شريعتي: إنه لمن سوء الحظ أن لا ندرك ما يراد بنا، فيصرفوننا عما ينبغي أن نفكر فيه من مصير مجتمعنا أو أفكر فيه أنا من مصيري كإنسان، إلى أن نفكر في أشياء نحسبها راقية جداً وعظيمة ومشرِّفة، فيصيبون الهدف دون أن نشعر!

ومن أجل هذا قلت في مكان آخر: "إذا لم تكن حاضر الذهن في "الموقف" فكن أينما أردت، المهم أنك لم تحضر الموقف، فكن أينما شئت: واقفاً للصلاة أم جالساً للخمرة، كلاهما واحد".

إن المستعمرين لا يدعونك لما تستاء منه دائماً، فيثيرون انزجارك فتنفر منهم الى المكان الذي ينبغي أن تصير اليه! بل يختارون دعوتك حسب حاجتهم، فيدعونك احياناً الى ما تعتقده أمراً طيباً من أجل القضاء على حق كبير، حق مجتمع أو إنسان، وأحياناً تدعى لتنشغل في حق آخر، فيقضون هم على حق آخر هو أولى.

عندما يشب حريق في بيتك، ويدعوك أحدهم للصلاة والتضرع الى الله، ينبغي عليك ان تعلم أنها دعوة خائن، فكيف الى عمل آخر؟ فالأهتمام بغير إطفاء الحريق، والإنصراف عنه الى عمل آخر، ما هو الا استحمار، وإن كان عملاً مقدساً أو غير مقدس.

Equus is a powerful exploration of the way modern society has destroyed our ability to feel passion. The story follows Alan Strang, a disturbed youth whose dangerous obsession with horses leads him to commit an unspeakable act of violence.

As psychiatrist Martin Dysart struggles to understand the motivation for Alan's brutality, he is increasingly drawn into Alan's web and eventually forced to question his own sanity.

Peter Shaffer creates a chilling portrait of how materialism and convenience have killed our capacity for worship and passion, and, consequently, our capacity for pain. Rarely has a playwright created an atmosphere and situation that so harshly pinpoint the spiritual and mental decay of modern man.

Equus is a timeless classic and a cornerstone of contemporary drama that delves into the darkest recesses of human existence.

Princess Amy of Phantasmorania, alongside her sisters, receives various gifts at her fairy christening. However, her unique gift is Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, Amy has brown hair and freckles and prefers adventures over traditional royal activities like playing the harp or embroidering tapestries.

When her royal parents attempt to marry her off, Amy decides to run away. Thanks to her ordinary appearance, she easily blends in as the fourteenth assistant kitchen maid at a neighboring palace. There, much to everyone's surprise, she meets a prince who is just as ordinary and special as she is!

Before George R. R. Martin, there was Dorothy Dunnett... THE PERFECT GIFT for fans of A Game of Thrones. 'She is a brilliant story teller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply about.' - The Times Literary Supplement

Checkmate is the sixth and final book in the series. It is 1557 and legendary Scottish warrior Francis Crawford of Lymond is once more in France. There he is leading an army to rout the hated English from Calais. Yet while Lymond seeks victory on the battlefield, he is haunted by his troubled past - chiefly the truth about his origins and his marriage (in name only) to young Englishwoman Philippa Somerville. As the French offer him a way out of his marriage and his wife appears in France on a mission of her own, the final moves are made in a great game that has been playing out over an extraordinary decade of war, love, and struggle - bringing The Lymond Chronicles to a spellbinding close.

'A masterpiece of historical fiction' - Washington Post
'Melodrama of the most magnificent kind' - The Guardian

Randamoozham is the masterpiece of the Jnanpith winning writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It was translated into English as Second Turn in 1997.

The novel is set as a retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata, from the perspective of Bhima, the second Pandava.

New York City is subsumed in arctic winds, dark nights, and white lights, its life unfolds, for it is an extraordinary hive of the imagination, the greatest house ever built, and nothing exists that can check its vitality. One night in winter, Peter Lake, orphan and master-mechanic, attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side.

Though he thinks the house is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the love between Peter Lake, a middle-aged Irish burglar, and Beverly Penn, a young girl, who is dying.

Peter Lake, a simple, uneducated man, because of a love that, at first he does not fully understand, is driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle, in a city ever alight with its own energy and besieged by unprecedented winters, is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature.

In Search of Schrödinger's Cat tells the complete story of quantum mechanics, a truth far stranger than any fiction.

Quantum theory is so shocking that even Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is critically important, providing the fundamental underpinning of all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no nuclear power, no lasers, no TV, and no computers. The science of molecular biology, understanding of DNA, and genetic engineering would be nonexistent.

John Gribbin takes us step-by-step into an ever more bizarre and fascinating place, requiring only an open mind. He introduces the scientists who developed quantum theory and investigates the atom, radiation, time travel, the birth of the universe, superconductors, and life itself.

In a world full of its own delights, mysteries, and surprises, he searches for Schrödinger's Cat—a search for quantum reality—as he brings every reader to a clear understanding of the most important area of scientific study today: quantum physics.

Set against the starkly beautiful landscape of Cornwall, Penmarric is a totally enthralling saga of a family divided against itself. At the center of the novel is the great mansion called Penmarric. It is to Penmarric that Mark Castallack, a proud, strange, and sensitive man, brings his bride Janna—the first act in a tempestuous drama that spans three generations.

This gripping story chronicles the tempestuous clashes between warring sons, wives, and mistresses, and between a house divided against itself. Spanning from the Victorian era to the Second World War, the novel explores themes of conflict, jealousy, infidelity, and betrayal. As Mark and his children struggle to save their home and their aristocratic way of life, they must engage in a bitter fight against greed, ambition, and even murder.

A glorious novel of the controversial Richard III - a monarch betrayed in life by his allies and betrayed in death by history. In this beautifully rendered modern classic, Sharon Kay Penman redeems Richard III - vilified as the bitter, twisted, scheming hunchback who murdered his nephews, the princes in the Tower - from his maligned place in history with a dazzling combination of research and storytelling.

Born into the treacherous courts of fifteenth-century England, in the midst of what history has called The War of the Roses, Richard was raised in the shadow of his charismatic brother, King Edward IV. Loyal to his friends and passionately in love with the one woman who was denied him, Richard emerges as a gifted man far more sinned against than sinning. This magnificent retelling of his life is filled with all of the sights and sounds of battle, the customs and lore of the fifteenth century, the rigors of court politics, and the passions and prejudices of royalty.

At sixteen, Anne is grown up...almost. Her gray eyes shine like evening stars, but her red hair is still as peppery as her temper. In the years since she arrived at Green Gables as a freckle-faced orphan, she has earned the love of the people of Avonlea and a reputation for getting into scrapes. But when Anne begins her job as the new schoolteacher, the real test of her character begins. Along with teaching the three Rs, she is learning how complicated life can be when she meddles in someone else's romance, finds two new orphans at Green Gables, and wonders about the strange behaviour of the very handsome Gilbert Blythe. As Anne enters womanhood, her adventures touch the heart and the funny bone.

Neuromancer is the seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, offering a vision of the future that has become a cornerstone of science fiction literature. It is the first novel in William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy, and it stands as a classic that has influenced countless other works.

Henry Dorsett Case was once the sharpest data-thief in the business, until his employers crippled his nervous system as retribution for his thefts. Now, a mysterious new employer has offered him a chance at redemption and a return to the cyberspace he was banished from. The mission: to pull off a seemingly impossible heist against an artificial intelligence of staggering power. Joined by Molly, a street-samurai with mirror implants for eyes, Case is thrust into a world of danger and intrigue that will test his abilities to the fullest.

William Gibson's Neuromancer is not only a must-read for fans of the genre but also for anyone interested in the relationship between humanity and technology. The novel's impact on the language and landscape of our digital culture cannot be overstated, making it a true masterpiece of modern literature.