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Brought to you by Penguin. From renowned author Paul Theroux comes the fascinating, atmospheric tale of George Orwell's years in Burma 'There is a short period in everyone's life when his character is fixed forever . . . ' George Orwell Before George Orwell was Orwell - the pen name he took on...

In 'The Deep Quiet,' Luna descends into the abyss of the human psyche, telling stories set in the crushing dark of the ocean's depths. Each episode is a self-contained tale of isolation, pressure, and the unknown that lurks beyond the reach of light. From the crew of a deep-sea research station who hear whispers through the hull, to a solitary diver who discovers a city on the sea floor that should not exist, these narratives are unified by the cold, suffocating atmosphere of the deep. Luna's voice, intimate and hushed, guides you through tales of madness, surrender, and the thin line between ...

In one of his most accomplished, compelling novels yet, acclaimed New York Times bestseller Jeff Shaara accomplishes what only the finest historical fiction can do: He brings to life one of the most consequential figures in U.S. history—Theodore Roosevelt—peeling back the many-layered...

Ruthanna Emrys’ Innsmouth Legacy, which began with Winter Tide and continues with Deep Roots, confronts H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos head-on, boldly upturning his fear of the unknown with a heart-warming story of found family, acceptance, and perseverance in the face of human cruelty and the cosmic apathy of the universe. Emrys brings together a family of outsiders, bridging the gaps between the many people marginalized by the homogenizing pressure of 1940s America.

“[Rollins] will make your toes curl and your free hand clutch the armchair as you speed through the pages.” —Tampa Tribune “James Rollins knows adventure.” —Chicago Sun Times A sensational early work from “one of the most inventive storytellers writing today” (Lincoln...

In 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy makes a historic run for the White House. Despite concerns about his Catholicism, Kennedy’s outward charm is winning the country over, but his inner demons are putting his candidacy in danger and risk destroying his political career. That same year, Caitlin Russo, a former cop turned reporter, is devoting her skills to finding her husband’s killer. His job as a CIA operative posed its fair share of risks, but when Caitlin discovers his notes about the case that led to his death, she knows there’s more to the story than simple tragedy.

Set in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burton’s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar. The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is...

It is April 1962. The Korean War has escalated and the US is struggling to keep the Russians and Chinese north of the 38th parallel. All the men are away fighting, but that doesn’t mean the Space Race is lost: 13 women pilots passed the same tests as the original male candidates. Beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, deep in the Puerto Rico Trench north of San Juan, lies a film bucket from a KH-4 Corona spy satellite. The US Navy bathyscaphe Trieste II must descend 20,000 feet to retrieve the bucket. But there is more in the depths than anyone had expected. This is not our world. But it very nearly was.

In 1986, George Foreman stood at a precipice. Once a heavyweight champion and a symbol of indomitable might, he discovered a betrayal that would shatter anyone: his trusted manager had mismanaged his finances, leaving him almost bankrupt. But Foreman was no ordinary man; he was a fighter in more ways than one. This book describes his comeback attempt- an odyssey of resilience, self-discovery, and unexpected triumph.Starting with Foreman’s post fallout and the humbling reality of his financial turmoil, the book transports readers into the depths of his struggle. Far from the dazzle of the ...

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Demystifying Modern Knowledge

In this captivating sequel to Indian Boyhood, Charles Eastman, also known as Ohiyesa, shares his journey from a tribal lifestyle to assimilation into white mans society. At the tender age of 15, he was called to abandon his traditional ways, symbolized by cutting his long hair, and immerse himself in white mans education, as his father, a convert to Christianity, wished. He navigatively balances both cultures, from college to becoming a doctor at Pine Ridge in South Dakota. The narrative also sheds light on his marriage to Elaine Goodale and his active role in politics, the YMCA, and the Boy ...

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