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100 Classical Books is a curated journey through the timeless masterpieces that have shaped literature, thought, and culture across centuries. From the philosophical depth of Plato and the emotional intensity of Dostoevsky to the poetic elegance of Shakespeare and the visionary worlds of Mary Shelley and George Orwell, this book offers insightful summaries, historical context, and key themes for each of the 100 selected works.Perfect for avid readers, students, and lifelong learner...

Were it not for the Marquis de Sade's explicit use of language and complete disregard for the artificially constructed taboos of a religious morality he despised, the novelty and profundity of his thought, and above all, its fundamental modernity, would have long since secured him a place alongside the greatest authors and thinkers of the European Enlightenment. This Very Short Introduction aims to disentangle the 'real' Marquis de Sade from his mythical and demonic reputation of ...

"Offering 60 variations of pies—fruit-filled, cream, custard, chiffon or 'candy'—this compilation focuses entirely on dessert." — Publishers WeeklyNothing says home sweet home like the aroma of a freshly baked pie. And with the voice of an old friend, author John Phillip Carroll teaches foolproof methods for making the delicious tried-and-true favorites that top every pie lover's list, plus some exciting new flavor sensations. The buttery golden streusel on...

The only person not creating a monster as revolutions sweep Victorian Europe is Dr Viktor Frankenstein…The British Empire bestrides the world like a colossus; Marxism is destined to bring a new kind of despotism to the world and Bismarck’s Greater Germany is flexing its military might.But Frankenstein, innocently piecing together the bones of a previously unknown type of human, gets caught up in an international plot when rumours that he is creating some sort of superman re...

A powerful collection of short stories that shines a light on a tumultuous time in America's history that forever changed our nation.A freshly made Marine Corps officer, with his new bride in tow, visits his family one last time before shipping out to Vietnam. A group of lost souls living in a seedy Las Vegas hot-sheet motel find solace in each other, only to be devastated when one of them is unable to escape his demons. A teenager tries to convince his mother that...

Compliant parents are what Julianna loves most about her job. Thankfully, most patients listen to her. After all, she is a nurse. Yet even the most well-intentioned parents can push back, especially when it comes to vaccinating their children. Paulina and Reuben Gonzalez wrestle with the decision whether to vaccinate their new baby for hepatitis B and, eventually, fifteen other diseases. The very mention of infectious disease strikes fear into the heart of every parent, so they want to mak...

Bridget O’Connor used to be a firecracker. A motorcycle mechanic with a sharp wit and a wild streak, she built her own garage from the ground up and lived on her own terms—until Rawley came along. Roland James St. Pierre, Esq.—"Rawley" to his mama and her soon-to-be husband—was Southern charm, old money, and everything she thought she wanted. Or so she told herself.Three years later, Bridget barely recognizes the woman in the mirror. The fierce, independent Brie ha...

Yo, what's up, Fuzznut? Sing along with the viral TikTok song Bad Hair Day in this riotous journey through the world's worst bad hair day EVER!You won't be able to stop laughing, or dancing, along to this extraordinary tale. Have you ever woken up with hair that looks like the back end of a chicken? Well, let our hilarious chicken sidekick lead you through the WORST bad hair day, from hair...

Master the veterinary technician's role as a veterinary anesthetist! Covering the principles of animal anesthesia and pain management, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 6th Edition is the definitive guide to the latest drugs, techniques and protocols, and anesthetic equipment. Clear guidelines to anesthesia administration include pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, the monitoring of patients' vital signs during the anesthetic perio...

Black-Powder Hunting Secrets will show you how to find and take more game during and after the season with your black-powder weapons. If you've just bought a black-powder rifle or shotgun, you will learn how to get the most hunting throughout the year with the weapon you've chosen. If you've been hunting big game, small game and/or birds for years, this book will teach you better tactics to take game with your black-powder gun.

The Last Days of the Barbary Coast plunges readers into the gritty, intoxicating world of San Francisco in the early 1980s—a city teetering between freedom and destruction. Through the eyes of Casey Johnson, a cab driver turned reluctant chronicler, we witness a community alive with drag shows, drugs, danger, and desire.From the glitz of UltraSheen, the city’s dazzling drag queen star, to the sinister presence of the RedHair Killer, the novel explores the undercurrents of a culture...

James Oglethorpe was a British aristocrat and philanthropist in the eighteenth century who pioneered prison reform in the United Kingdom before founding the state of Georgia as a classless society for poor people from England. He planned the town of Savannah as well as established a deep friendship with Native Americans. Oglethorpe refused to allow slavery in Georgia, despite strong opposition, and successfully defended Georgia from an attack by the Spanish in Florida. On his return to the...