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  Great Expectations

  Charles Dickens

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  In this unflaggingly suspenseful story of aspirations and moral redemption, humble, orphaned Pip, a ward of his short-tempered older sister and her husband, Joe, is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman. And, indeed, it seems as though that dream is destined to come to pass — because one day, under sudden and enigmatic circumstances, he finds himself in possession of "great expectations." In telling Pip's story, Dickens traces a boy's path from a hardscrabble rural life to the teeming streets of 19th-century London, unfolding a gripping tale of crime and guilt, revenge and reward, and love and loss. Its compelling characters include Magwitch, the fearful and fearsome convict; Estella, whose beauty is excelled only by her haughtiness; and the embittered Miss Havisham, an eccentric jilted bride. 
  Great Expectations, written in Dickens' final decade of life, received widespread acclaim and worldwide admiration. It was his final great novel, and many critics consider it to be his best. Readers and critics alike commended it for its excellent plot, which rises above the melodrama of some of his earlier works, as well as its three-dimensional, psychologically realistic characters, which are far deeper and more engaging than the one-note caricatures of earlier novels. "In none of his other works," noted the reviewer in the 1861 Atlantic, "does he evince a shrewder insight into real life, and a cheaper perception and knowledge of what is called the world." 
   Swinburne thought the novel was the best in all of English fiction, with flaws "as nearly imperceptible as spots on the sun or shadows on a sunlit sea." Shaw considered it Dickens' "most completely perfect book." This low-cost edition encourages current readers to experience Dickens' timeless masterwork, which is brimming with colorful characters, unexpected narrative twists, and Dickens' vivid depiction of mid-Victorian England.

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  Beyond The Game: A Rowing...

  Bradley Conrad Jr.

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  Beyond The Game: A Rowing Romance (Varsity Hearts Athletics, Short Story) 
  Two rowing rivals, a sweaty London locker room, and a tension so thick it could sink a scull. 
  Freddy, a disciplined, senior-squad rower and corporate architect, lives by the clock: 5 AM training, tight work deadlines, and zero emotional distractions. When his intense focus is broken by a gorgeous blonde guy in an upscale Richmond café, Freddy’s perfect schedule is thrown overboard. 
  Andy, a semi-pro photographer with a knack for trouble, is new to the development rowing squad. He should be focused on proving his athletic worth, but all his attention—and his most explicit fantasies—are suddenly focused on the beautiful, snobbish rower he keeps accidentally flashing. 
  Their lives clash when Andy’s leg brushes Freddy’s under a table at a swanky Fulham bar, turning a casual drink into a high-stakes game of seduction. From judging PEI oysters and Tattinger champagne to revealing explicit photography on a phone screen, the lines between rivalry and reckless lust blur completely. 
  They’re teammates. They’re competitors. And in the damp, secretive corners of the boat club, they might just become each other's dirtiest secret. 
  If you love sizzling tension, high-stakes sport, and unexpected encounters, grab this fast-paced, high-heat short story. It's the perfect taste of what happens when two athletes let their desire run wild.

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  Modern Europe: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Europe is home to some of the greatest artists and some of the most brutal wars in world history. 
  Revolutions, reformations, and the Renaissance—it took a lot of movements to turn medieval Europe into what we know today. The world was shaped by Europe’s contributions to art, literature, science, culture, religion, and technology. 
  Not only has Europe been at the forefront of intellectual movements, but it has also been a part of some of the bloodiest wars in history. Despite its period of great rational thought, Europe dabbled rather extensively in the superstitious. Witch hunts spanned across the continent, with men, women, children, and sometimes even redheads being accused of conjuring evil! 
  Europe’s far-reaching impact means European history is inherently connected to the history of the world. It has a fascinating history that spans cultures, beliefs, and languages and includes everything from gruesome wars to groundbreaking inventions. 
  This audiobook offers a complete and simple guide to all the events that shaped modern Europe as it stands today. 
  By listening to this audiobook, you will discover the following:The beginning and impact of the Renaissance and the resulting challenge to the Catholic Church;The role of the Protestant Reformation and the Renaissance in bringing about the Age of Discovery;The dark period of witch hunts and trials that took Europe by storm;The British Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution and how they pushed the two world wars;The emergence of the world’s first communist state and its fall;The role of influential women throughout Europe who were vital to shaping its history;And much, much more! 
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  The Meaning Of Trees - The...

  Robert Vennell

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  The history and use of New Zealand's native plants 
    
  A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. 
  The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs - these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition. 
  Praise for The Meaning of Trees: 
  'Robert Vennell makes wandering through our bush seem like a visit to a giant shopping centre. Over there is the kawakawa store, offering everything from an aphrodisiac to a gonorrhoea cure. Next door is the tutu cafe, where you can enjoy delicious wine or a refreshing laxative (though the seeds are deadly). On the top floor is the matai bar, where the berries aren't to everyone's taste, but the bushman's beer is great. And round the corner is the miro health centre. Every plant has a story and the result is delightfully informative.'  
  Jim Eagles, Canvas

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  The Limits of Critique

  Rita Felski

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  Why must critics unmask and demystify literary works? Why do they believe that language is always withholding some truth, that the critic’s task is to reveal the unsaid or repressed? In this book, Rita Felski examines critique, the dominant form of interpretation in literary studies, and situates it as but one method among many, a method with strong allure—but also definite limits.Felski argues that critique is a sensibility best captured by Paul Ricoeur’s phrase “the hermeneutics of suspicion.” She shows how this suspicion toward texts forecloses many potential readings while providing no guarantee of rigorous or radical thought. Instead, she suggests, literary scholars should try what she calls “postcritical reading”: rather than looking behind a text for hidden causes and motives, literary scholars should place themselves in front of it and reflect on what it suggests and makes possible.By bringing critique down to earth and exploring new modes of interpretation, The Limits of Critique offers a fresh approach to the relationship between artistic works and the social world.

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  Empowering the Modern Witch -...

  Laurel Kelly

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  Tap into your truth. Unleash your power. Live unapologetically. 
  This collection of 3 books is designed to give everyone the discover Traditional Witchcraft and begin the journey toward their true purpose. Become a confident spellcaster, develop psychic abilities, and protect yourself from the negative energies around you.Book 1 - The Practical Witch’s Beginner Spellbook 
  Discover the path to your true self. 
  Within you lies limitless potential and the ability to take charge of your destiny.Discover the different types of witchcraft and which are best suited to you,Crafting your own spells, charms, and sigils, andMaster 11 increasingly challenging spells to build up your grimoire.Book 2 - Meditations for Psychics and Empaths 
  Are the people around you draining your energy? Damaging your mental health? 
  Psychics and empaths just experience the world differently.Tools to block, shield, and reflect negative psychic energy,Control of your abilities so you only receive psychic energy or experience empathic resonance when you desire, andWays to ground and center yourself to recharge your mind, body, and spirit.Book 3 - Protection and Reversal Spells 
  Does it feel like the universe is working against you? 
  There are forces beyond the physical realm, and not all of them are on your side.Craft your own protection charms and runes,Counter and reflect curses, hexes, and black magic with white magic, andCleanse yourself from internal negative energy and thoughts.

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