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Saturn was the Roman god, who ate his children to stop them from usurping his power. Men have been psychologically and spiritually wounded by this legacy. Hollis offers a rich perspective on the secrets men carry in their hearts.

Shadow is a thrilling manhunt across the globe, as a determined detective pursues a cunning bank robber through twists and turns that span continents. With deception, crime, and high-stakes intrigue, this novel keeps listeners on edge as they follow a game of cat and mouse filled with unexpected surprises.

This provocative account of our immigration system's long, racist history reveals how it has become the brutal machine that upends the lives of millions of immigrants today. Each year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of people are arrested, imprisoned, and deported, trapped in what...

From an award-winning journalist, a searing exposé of the effects of the mass incarceration crisis on families -- including the 2.7 million American children who have a parent locked up. In The Shadow System, award-winning journalist Sylvia A. Harvey follows the fears, challenges, and small...

Wards of the State by journalist and author Claudia Rowe widens an eye-opening case from a true-crime lens to an exploration of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. The system is broken—hundreds of thousands of children every year leave America’s $30 billion dollar foster care system and enter its prisons, where in some cases, 75 percent of inmates are former foster kids. Through the stories of eight former foster kids, Rowe illustrates exactly where, when, and how the system is failing the children that it parents.

Searching through the annals of North American history uncovers the diverse and astounding contributions by the Natives of the Americas who formed the world we know today.

A lingering sense of dread envelops the decaying, foul-smelling town of Innsmouth, where the residents seem to have abandoned the very notion of death itself. What dark secrets lie beneath the surface? - Summary by Weird Tales, January 1942

Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.Out From the Shadows dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator Willie Handler. From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.

In Out of the Shadow, we delve into the poignant autobiography of Rose Cohen, a Russian Jewish girl who bravely immigrates with her family to New York Citys Lower East Side. Through her eyes, we witness the harsh realities of life in garment sweatshops, the struggles of tenement living, and the challenges posed by illness and a diminishing faith. Roses story paints a vivid picture of the hopes and frustrations faced by an immigrant Jewish family as they navigate the complexities of adapting to American life. (Celine Major)

The second volume in the Great French and Indian War series sees familiar faces return as the war rages on. History, drama, and bravery collide in this gripping sequel.

Winner of the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction Finalist for the Zócalo Public Square Book Prize “Meticulous . . . Storytelling allows Minian to convey the physical and emotional toll of detention with potent specificity. The result is a book-length plea against...

"An extraordinarily powerful journey that is both political and personal...An important book for everyone in America to read." --Walter Isaacson,#1 New York Times bestselling author of Leonardo Da Vinci and Steve Jobs The New Orleans mayor who removed the Confederate statues confronts the racism...

The Great Shadow is a thrilling historical adventure set on the English-Scottish border during the Napoleonic Wars. When a mysterious stranger arrives in a quiet village, he sets in motion a chain of events that leads to war, espionage, and the epic Battle of Waterloo.

The Charwoman’s Shadow is a mesmerizing fantasy set in old Spain. When a young man apprentices under a magician, he uncovers the dark secret of the charwoman who lost her shadow. A beautifully written, whimsical tale of magic, sacrifice, and wonder.

House of the White Shadows is a thrilling tale of legal drama, moral dilemmas, and dark family secrets. When a defense attorney realizes his client is guilty, he is caught between professional duty and his conscience. As blackmail and retribution unfold, the truth becomes a deadly weapon.

A romantic sequel packed with secrets and intrigue, When Shadows Die continues the emotional and dramatic saga of a woman grappling with family, legacy, and love.

Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley is a swashbuckling adventure set in Spain’s Golden Age. Following the journey of a young nobleman seeking his fortune, this tale blends romance, duels, and mystery in a world reminiscent of Don Quixote and Robin Hood.

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