"John E. Woods is revising our impression of Thomas Mann, masterpiece by masterpiece." -The New Yorker"Doctor Faustus is Mann's deepest artistic gesture. . . . Finely translated by John E. Woods." -The New RepublicThomas Mann's last great novel, first published in 1947 and now newly rendered into English by acclaimed translator John E. Woods, is a modern reworking of the Faust legend, in which Germany sells its soul to the Devil. Mann's protagonis...

Delve into the profound and multifaceted world of societal imperfections with 'A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology.' This anthology presents a panoramic exploration of social issues, ranging from urban poverty and criminality to behavioral psychology and societal reform. The collection encompasses a variety of literary styles, including investigative narratives, philosophical musings, and reformist essays, each contributing a unique lens to the intricate tapestry of ...

The star Mira was unpredictably variable. Sometimes it was blazing, brilliant and hot. Other times it was oddly dim, cool, shedding little warmth on its many planets. Gresth Gkae, leader of the Mirans, was seeking a better star, one to which his "people" could migrate. That star had to be steady, reliable, with a good planetary system. And in his astronomical searching, he found Sol. With hundreds of ships, each larger than whole Terrestrial spaceports, and traveling faster than the speed ...

Amy Wirkner, a high school senior in Barnesville, Ohio, is a loner, nicknamed “Chevy” for her size. She’s smart, funny, and absolutely determined to escape from her small town in the Ohio Valley, a place poisoned by fracking. She does well in school despite the cruelty of her classmates and has her eyes on a college scholarship, so she can one day become a veterinarian and make something of herself.But even as she tries to keep her head down and stay out of trouble, trouble seems t...

Fazlur Rahman's Islam is aptly titled, in that this slim volume constitutes an incisive and surprisingly comprehensive history and analysis of Islam—its history, its conflicts, its legacy—and its prospects. From Mohammed to the late twentieth century, Rahman traces the development of Islam as a religion and, more importantly, as an intellectual tradition, offering both an easily understood introduction to the faith and an impassioned argument for its future direction.

From hot girlfriend to hotter wife...Carly is the new girl in town looking for a man who can handle a real woman's desires.Hank is the senior football player looking for an easy lay.Neither of them know how much their lives are about to change-- especially after she invites his two best friends from the team to join the party.A party that has only just begun.This super-sized 350-page novel explores one couple's journey into the extre...

‘Your job is to go out there, grab the audience by the balls, and drag them up on stage with you!’ I was flabbergasted. This I understood. A language that I spoke – had spoken most of my life. It was the best acting note I ever got.John Wood grew up in working-class Melbourne; when he failed out of high school, an employment officer told him, ‘You have the mind of an artist and the body of a labourer.’ And so John continued to pursue his acting dreams in amateur theatre, s...

Gambling addiction ruins the lives of millions of people worldwide. If you want to Stop Gambling this Audiobook can help you.After 30 years of gambling addiction, John Woods placed his last bet on January 5th, 2017. Here, he tells the brutally honest story of a lifetime of gambling, and the pain and misery it caused, not just to John, but to those closest to him.Most importantly, he shares all he has discovered since stopping gambling and beginning recovery:· What i...

When journalist David Ashcroft meets a mysterious woman in New York, she claims to have been part of the conspiracy that killed President John F. Kennedy. Her name is Alejandra Cortez — an artist's daughter turned CIA asset — and her story challenges everything Ashcroft thought he knew about Dallas 1963.Drawn into a web of secrets, betrayals, and half-truths, Ashcroft follows her trail from New York to Texas, uncovering evidence of a cover-up that reaches the highest levels of powe...

Nobodaddy's Children is a trilogy of novels that traces life in Germany from the Nazi era through the postwar years and into an apocalyptic future. Scenes from the Life of a Faun recounts the dreary life of a government worker who escapes the banality of war by researching the exploits of a deserter from the Napoleonic Wars nicknamed The Faun. Brand's Heath deals with the chaos of the immediate postwar period as a writer joins a small community of "survivors" to ...

John Woods presents a theoretical approach and practical suggestions for mental health practitioners working therapeutically with young people who have abused. Drawing on his long-standing experience, he has developed an integrated theory that bridges the gap between existing cognitive behavioural and psychoanalytic approaches. He shows how this individual treatment model can be applied in a range of contexts including residential settings, group and family work, as well as in individual w...

Through Time and Conflict: The Max ChroniclesUncover the extraordinary adventures of Max, a whippet whose lineage is entwined with some of the most defining moments in history. Through Time and Conflict takes readers on a journey across decades, from the trenches of World War I to the Cold War intrigue of 1960s Cuba, blending historical drama with tales of loyalty, courage, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions.