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Ordinary People

Ordinary People

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The Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes...
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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

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Burdened by debt after her husband’s death, Lucy Muir insists on moving into the very cheap Gull Cottage in the quaint seaside village of Whitecliff, despite multiple warnings that the house is haunted. Upon discovering the rumors to...
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The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes

The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes

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From the son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and one of America’s greatest mystery writers, John Dickson Carr, comes twelve riveting tales based on incidents or elements of the unsolved cases of Sherlock Holmes. The plots are all new,...
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Aladdin: A New Translation

Aladdin: A New Translation

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Long defined by popular film adaptations that have reductively portrayed Aladdin as a simplistic rags-to-riches story for children, this work of dazzling imagination—and occasionally dark themes—finally comes to vibrant new life. “In...
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Trouble With Lichen

Trouble With Lichen

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Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two scientists investigating a rare lichen, discover it has a remarkable property: it retards the aging process. Francis, realising the implications for the world of an ever-youthful, wealthy elite,...
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A Dictionary of Critical Theory

A Dictionary of Critical Theory

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Containing over 750 in-depth entries, this is the most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of critical theory available. This authoritative guide covers the whole range of critical theory, including the Frankfurt school, cultural...
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, though written in 1884, is still considered useful in thinking about multiple dimensions. It is also seen as a satirical depiction of Victorian society and its hierarchies. A square, who is a...
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