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Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to culture.
Banned Books explores why some of the world's most important literary classics and seminal non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public...
Celebrate Pride with DC’s LGBTQIA+ Superheroes.
Written and curated by DC expert Jadzia Axelrod, The DC Book of Pride profiles more than 50 LGBTQIA+ characters in detail, including Harley Quinn, Superman, Nubia, Robin, Batwoman, Aqualad, Dreamer, Green Lantern, and...
Whether you're an investment veteran or just starting out, this concise, finance-focused guide will unpick risky "get rich quick" myths, explain proven investment strategies using real-life case studies, and grow your confidence in the markets.
Learn about: How to achieve a new investment mindset; one that's analytical, well-informed, and cultivates...
Remarkable Diaries traces the history of the diary in all its forms, from ancient times to the present day. It brings together historical and literary diaries, artists' sketchbooks, explorers' journals, and scientists' notebooks. Discover what is was life to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel...
In love and in Paris, Eli and Rachel are sitting at a quaint cafe in the Jewish district. Suddenly, someone tosses a bomb into their midst, critically wounding Eli and killing several. Was this an anti-Semitic attack? Who was the intended target?
Rachel is now alone and does not know who the enemy is or whom she can trust. She learns Eli has kept secrets from her, endangering them and their young child. How deep does the deceit go?
...Days after graduating high school, Freddie McDougal escapes his small North Carolina mountain hometown to pursue a dream of rock and roll stardom. Seventeen years later, his mother pleads for him to come home. His father has only days to live.
Returning forces Freddie onto a path of self-discovery as he unravels the truth behind the tragic car crash that claimed the life of his popular and athletic brother, Dean. Everything he thought
Nine-year-old Pace Morrow dreaded the day when her mother married the county sheriff. But it was only the start of the crushing nightmare about to unfold.
Pace's mother, Temperance, is a masterful con artist who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. She's not just happy to use deceit and betrayal to her advantage, she has made a career out of using her charming children to tempt her victims.
But
...<p><strong>A lone teenager. A shocking secret.</strong></p><p>During a raging snowstorm, a deputy rescues a teenager stumbling along the side of a highway. Battered and starving, the boy reveals only his name—<em>Jaxon with an X.</em></p><p>Ten years earlier, six-year-old Jaxon Lathan disappeared from a small North Carolina mountain town. The sheriff thought he had solved the crime, but
...Exiled by his family. Claimed by thieves. Could his dark ability be the key to his salvation?
Rsiran is a disappointment to his family, gifted with the ability to Slide. It is a dark magic, one where he can transport himself wherever he wants, but using it will only turn him into the thief his father fears.
Forbidden from Sliding, he's apprenticed under his father as a blacksmith where lorcith, a rare, precious
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What do you do when you've just been told your life ends on your 18th birthday? And the person who told you is the vampire who calls himself your stepfather? If your name's Astrid Sonnschein, you put up a fight.
Astrid escapes to start a new life in a new town, but soon finds out that nothing lasts forever. Living a lie proves to be more than a challenge, and Astrid is soon
...This book is a step forward to practically involve the epics in our routine so that the desired results can be obtained through dedicated efforts with full faith in self, without any doubts, and meeting the competition head-on. Our life and the results in it are an outcome of our actions. If we commit ourselves to something and diligently work on that, divine help is always available. The target, focus on it, mindset, and result expected have to
...12) Stormy Waters
She hides her turmoil under a sea of calm. His past won't leave him alone. Can they brave the storms of the heart and find true love safe harbor?
Haunted by regret, Eden Perez is determined to mend the fractured bond with her estranged daughter. After a decade in California, becoming a surgeon, and running from her past, she returns to her daughter's small hometown, hoping to find a way to heal the wounds that fractured
...13) Taste of Passion
Opposites, Cindy Meier and Will Grimm, have two things in common. They love to annoy each other, and their siblings are getting married. That's it. Oh, and they have to plan the weekend wedding party.
Will doesn't want to put up with the spoiled socialite who lives in a fantasy world. And Cindy could think of better ways to spend her free time with her hot but grumpy brother-in-law. The only way to survive the awful chore is with snips,
...His life has become gray and drab. Her vibrancy paints the dark shadows of his heart, turning them into shades of love.
Harper Marquette dedicates her passion to her artwork, rather than pursuing romantic relationships. However, Lucas Genezen appeared to be different - the kind of person who was refreshing and gentle. Drawn to his kind eyes and captivating smile, Harper found herself in bed with him, only to wake up to her
...15) World of Souls
Understanding the other realms and other worlds, the journey of life after death, and connecting with souls in other worlds have always fascinated people. We've always been curious about things that happen that we can't explain, like strange events or what happens to our souls after we die.
Only a few people are lucky enough to connect with the other side of the world. My goal has been to share some extraordinary stories that mix what we can
16) FauxVille
'After the pandemic, people hugged, friends and families reconnected, but a few short years later we were back to shooting each other.'
David Miller is an amnesiac war veteran struggling to put the pieces of his life back together and adjust to civilian life in 2049's PortCity.
His life is turned upside down when an old friend from the conflict shows up, warning him that the war isn't over — and that there's something
...17) Gemini 2024
As we bid farewell to 2023 and greet the New Year 2024, we embrace the hope that comes with new beginnings. Time is in constant flux, and the future remains a mystery, offering both trials and opportunities. The cycle of time keeps moving, ushering in fresh experiences and transformations in our lives.
In the year 2024, hope shines as we continue to recover from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted businesses, markets,
...18) Cancer 2024
As we bid farewell to 2023 and greet the New Year 2024, we embrace the hope that comes with new beginnings. Time is in constant flux, and the future remains a mystery, offering both trials and opportunities. The cycle of time keeps moving, ushering in fresh experiences and transformations in our lives.
Let's explore the significance of the coming year, 2024, based on your Zodiac Sign. Each sign experiences unique outcomes in the upcoming
...Mac Jones is a stay-at-home mom with a knack for solving mysteries. When her two grade-school-aged boys are accused of stealing an ice cream truck, Mac is determined to follow the trail of sprinkled clues on a quest to uncover the cold, creamy truth. Navigating brain-freeze and melting leads, Mac won't stop until she cracks the case and justice is served—ice cold.
Discover the inside scoop on a heist of chocolate and vanilla
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