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In Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits, William Hazlitt masterfully captures the essence of his era through insightful monographs on a constellation of literary luminaries. Meet the likes of Jeremy Bentham, the architect of utilitarian philosophy, and William Godwin, who elevated morality beyond human reach. Delve into the minds of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Edward Irving, and Sir Walter Scott, as Hazlitt reveals their distinct contributions to literature and society. From the eloquence of Thomas Campbell, known for Pleasures of Hope, to the impactful thoughts of William Wordsworth and...

Emma McAvoy may have grown up in the limelight, but some secrets are hidden in a darkness no light can reach. Now on the verge of a successful career, and having fallen in love with the man of her dreams, Emma is looking to the future. Yet it’s the past that is about to catch up with her. For Emma, her childhood had been almost like a rags-to-riches fairy tale - until the tragic night that changed her family forever. But what Emma thinks she knows about that terrible night and the man she’s about to marry is only half the truth.

Billionaire playboy Peter Wells pays for sex. His girlfriend-for-hire arrangements are tidy, simple, and not apt to land him with a palimony suit. When an anonymous gossip columnist reveals his predilections for escorts and control, Peter vows revenge.

In Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography, Laurence Oliphant—a multifaceted author, globe-trotter, diplomat, and mystic—invites us into the intriguing social tapestry of 1865 London. Writing under the witty pseudonym Lord Frank Vanecourt, he shares a delightful mélange of stories from his encounters with both the illustrious and the obscure within the exclusive enclave of Piccadilly W1. Guided by the spiritualist prophet Thomas Lake Harris, Oliphant’s reflections offer a captivating glimpse into a world that is both familiar and extraordinary. (Introduction by Nigel Carrington)

Sam's first day at Fallen Crest Public doesn't go well. Some girls want to be her. Some girls want to destroy her. And some just don't like her. All in all, despite being protected by Mason and Logan, it's still only the strong who survive. Sam will not only have to survive, she will need to learn how to conquer too. But there's another battle growing. Things are about to come to a disastrous end between the towns of Roussou and Fallen Crest. Sam's other main dilemma?

Em cada pétala, Lia Couto revela a delicadeza e a força da vida, mostrando que até nas dores é possível florescer. Entre cores, perfumes e memórias, Buquê de Flores reúne histórias que falam de amor, perdas e recomeços.

A obra-prima de Graciliano Ramos coloca o leitor no árido sertão nordestino e na dura realidade de uma família de retirantes. Com uma prosa seca e crua, retrata a luta diária pela sobrevivência, a sede insaciável e a busca por um lugar ao sol. Com a Narração de Vinícius Léscio, acompanhamos a jornada de Fabiano, Sinha Vitória, os filhos e a cachorra Baleia em uma saga de injustiças sociais e de desumanização do sujeito em face das adversidades. Personagens tão reais que nos emocionam e nos fazem refletir sobre as desigualdades e a natureza humana.

A Fotografia da Minha Vida com Sônia narra a história de um fotógrafo talentoso e controverso cuja vida é marcada por uma série de eventos dramáticos. Desde sua ascensão no mundo da fotografia jornalística até os desafios pessoais e profissionais que enfrenta, o protagonista busca compreensão e aceitação, encontrando apoio inesperado em Sônia. No entanto, uma tragédia inesperada abala profundamente o relacionamento deles, levando a uma reviravolta dolorosa e marcante.