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  Why Father?

  Toni Maguire

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  From No. 1 bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and survival 
   
   
   
  Gerri was only a young girl when she was first abused by her father. After her mother found out, and believing there was nothing she could do to help her child, nor deal with the stigma attached to it in their small Northern Irish town in the 1960s, she committed suicide. 
   
   
   
  Gerri and her siblings were split up and placed in different foster homes, all knowing they were unlikely to see each other ever again. Told that her mother had committed a grave sin, Gerri was completely alone and abandoned as she confronted even more horrors from her past. 
   
   
   
  After years of shame and isolation, she finally met a man who would help her heal the wounds she had been left with. With his love and support, Gerri decided it was time for her story to be told. 
   
   
   
  Why, Father? is her true and moving story of survival. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Free Speech and Turbulent...

  Michael J. Glennon

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  A vast censorship regime has smothered America's digital marketplace of ideas, squelching free speech on vital policy issues. Its supporters regard its benefits as morally and politically beyond question. They contend it's carried out by private social media platforms, not governmental authorities. 
   
   
   
  In Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom, Michael J. Glennon offers a timely and incisive response. The censors are short-sighted, he argues. Quibbling over outdated distinctions misses the real threat—which is the fusion of public and private power into a modern-day cartel able to overleap longstanding constitutional safeguards. American democracy, he argues, rests on a decentralized marketplace of ideas independent of the government. In crisp, trenchant terms, Glennon shows how concrete practical concerns justify protecting admittedly harmful online speech—even speech that advocates violence or embraces hatred or apparent falsehood. 
   
   
   
  To safely self-correct, democracy requires open channels of political communication. Glennon calls on the courts to unblock those channels—to measure such speech against enduring First Amendment precepts rather than pliable international norms—and to protect the speech interests not merely of the government and Big Tech, but of all participants in the marketplace of ideas.

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  Modern Man in Search of a Soul

  Carl Jung

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  *Modern Man in Search of a Soul* by Carl Jung is a well-known book in psychology that introduces readers to his key ideas.  
  Jung explores many topics, including dream analysis, the purpose of psychotherapy, and his theory of personality types. He also discusses different stages of life, compares his ideas with Freud’s, and reflects on psychology’s connection to literature. Towards the end, Jung addresses the spiritual struggles of modern life after World War I, comparing it to ancient beliefs like gnosticism. He even touches on the role of therapists and their similarities to spiritual guides. 
  This special edition is thoughtfully designed with large, easy-to-read fonts, ensuring a comfortable reading experience for everyone, especially those who prefer larger text.  

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  Oathsworn Brothers Rise - R3K:...

  罗 罗劲松, Luo Guanzhong

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  Before Game of Thrones… Before Dynasty Warriors… 
  This was the original saga of thrones forged in blood. 
  A modern edition of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, featuring essential summaries & Hanyu Pinyin names and pronunciation 
  The mighty Hàn Dynasty crumbles. Corruption rots the court. Celestial omens blaze across the sky. China shatters, plunging into an era of unthinkable chaos where history bleeds into legend and the supernatural stalks the battlefield. 
  The The wielders of the Serpent Spear, Green Dragon Crescent Blade, Seven Star Sword, Ancient Scimitar and Sky-Piercing Halberd will fight for dominion of the Imperial throne. This is Sānguó Yǎnyì (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) – the cornerstone of Chinese culture and the ultimate historical epic. 
  Dive into the explosive opening (Chapters 1-20) and witness the dawn of chaos: 
  In a humble peach orchard, three men swear an oath that will shake empires: the righteous Liú Bèi, the godlike warrior Guān Yǔ, and the tempestuous Zhāng Fēi. Their brotherhood defies the rising darkness – the monstrous tyrant Dǒng Zhuō who puppeteers the throne, bathing streets in blood, guarded by the undefeatable demigod of war Lǚ Bù astride the mythic Red Hare.  
  Amidst the storm walks Cáo Cāo, a strategist of unmatched brilliance and ruthless ambition, dancing on the edge of damnation. And in the shadows, the young courtesan Diāo Chán (Sable Cicada) weaves a plot of beauty and wit to achieve what armies cannot: toppling a colossus of cruelty. 
  Navigate the Epic with Ease with essential faction overviews, character breakdowns, and chapter summaries illuminate the complex web of alliances. Authentic Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation (like Liú Bèi, Guān Yǔ, Cáo Cāo) deepens your immersion into this foundational tale. 
  The stage is set. Warlords clash. Kingdoms tremble. The threads of fate weave relentlessly toward the cataclysm of Red Cliffs…

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  Collaboration

  Henry James

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  Delve into the world of "Collaboration" by Henry James, a novel that explores the complexities of artistic partnerships and the clash of creative minds. This audiobook immerses you in the vibrant artistic scene of London and Paris, where two talented writers, Miriam and Nick Dormer, navigate the challenges of working together. With James' eloquent prose and keen observations, the narrative delves into the intricacies of their collaboration, uncovering the tensions, passions, and inspirations that fuel their joint literary endeavors. It offers a captivating exploration of the artistic process, the sacrifices made for one's craft, and the blurred lines between personal and professional relationships. Through its rich character development and insightful commentary, it provides a thought-provoking examination of the pursuit of creative excellence.

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  Kyshtym Disaster The: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  For decades, it was believed that the first major accident at a nuclear power plant took place at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania in 1979, which took nearly 15 years and $1 billion to fully clean up after that disaster. However, Three Mile Island paled in comparison to Chernobyl, which to this day remains the most notorious nuclear accident in history. Located in the Ukraine, the Chernobyl power plant was undergoing experiments in the early morning hours of April 26, 1986 when it suffered a series of explosions in one of its nuclear reactors, killing over 30 people at the plant and spread radioactive fallout across a wide swath of the Soviet Union. Although the Soviets would try to cover up just how disastrous the accident at Chernobyl was, it was impossible to hide the full extent of the damage given that radioactive material was affecting Western Europe as well. All told, the accident caused an estimated $18 billion in damages, forced the evacuation of everybody nearby, and continues to produce adverse health effects that are still being felt in the region.  
  	The disasters emphatically demonstrated the dangers of nuclear power plants, and it brought about new regulations across the world in an effort to make the use of nuclear energy safer. Meanwhile, scientists and scholars are still studying the effects of the radiation on people exposed to the disasters and continue to come up with estimates of just how deadly they were. 
  	As it turned out, however, Chernobyl was not the first major nuclear disaster that the Soviets tried to hide. In 1957, a nuclear disaster occurred in an area near the Ural Mountains, far to the east of Moscow and to the north of the border with Kazakhstan, and to this day, it is a disaster few have heard of, even though it was the world’s worst nuclear disaster until Chernobyl. For those aware of it, it is now known as the Kyshtym disaster. 

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