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  Jonathan Swift's A Modest...

  Jonathan Swift

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  "A Modest Proposal" is author Jonathan Swift's infamous and shocking satirical essay in which he suggests that the plight of the poor in Ireland could be eased if they simply agreed to sell their children to the elites of society to be used as food.   
  Swift, disgusted by the apparent disdain and apathy exhibited by the ruling classes over the sufferings of the poor in Ireland used this essay to lampoon and attack the Protestant leaders, whose anti-Catholic policies were causing hardship and famine in his own country. A classic use of Juvenalian satire (wherein the objects of the satire are made to appear monstrous and heartless), "A Modest Proposal" has become such a famous treatise that the title itself has become a synonym for such satire today.   
  Swift's brilliant and hard-hitting essay is presented here in its original and unabridged format and includes a brief biography of Jonathan Swift.

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  The Government Inspector

  Nikolai Gogol

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  Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector is a biting satirical comedy exposing corruption and incompetence in Tsarist Russia. The plot revolves around the townspeople of a provincial town mistaking Khlestakov, a lowly civil servant, for a high-ranking government inspector. Eager to cover their misdeeds, the officials shower him with bribes and hospitality, while Khlestakov, unaware of the misunderstanding, revels in the attention and exploits their fear. Gogol masterfully critiques bureaucracy, greed, and hypocrisy through sharp wit and absurdity. As tensions mount, the townspeople’s flaws are hilariously yet poignantly revealed. The arrival of a real inspector at the end leaves everyone in shock, underscoring the farce. A timeless exploration of human folly, The Government Inspector remains a powerful commentary on power, deception, and societal failings.

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  Devil's Chew Toy

  Rob Osler

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  Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new crush, dancer Camilo Rodriguez, has gone missing, and they suspect foul play. What happened the night before? And where is Camilo? Determined to find answers, pint-sized, good-hearted Hayden seeks out two of Camilo’s friends—Hollister and Burley—both lesbians and both fiercely devoted to their friend. From them, Hayden learns that Camilo is a “Dreamer” whose parents had been deported years earlier and whose sister is presumed to have returned to Venezuela with them. Convinced that the cops won’t take a brown boy’s disappearance seriously, the girls join Hayden’s hunt for Camilo. The first clues turn up at Barkingham Palace, a pet store where Camilo had taken a part-time job. The store’s owner, Della Rupert, claims ignorance, but Hayden knows something is up. And then there’s Camilo’s ex-boyfriend, Ryan, who’s suddenly grown inexplicably wealthy. When Hayden and Hollister follow Ryan to a secure airport warehouse, they make a shocking connection between him and Della—and uncover the twisted scheme that’s made both of them rich. The trail of clues leads them to the grounds of a magnificent estate on an island in Puget Sound, where they’ll finally learn the truth about Camilo’s disappearance—and the fate of his family.

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  Jack and Kitty's Valentine's Day...

  Kitty Norton, Jack Norton

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  Jack and Kitty's Valentine's Day Feel-Good Stories: Funny and Heartwarming Short Stories for Couples, Singles... and Everyone in Between! 
  Grab your tissues and chocolate, and get ready to cuddle up with this heartwarming collection of Valentine's Day stories. From the joy of finding "the one" to the deep bond of friendship, these short tales are perfect for couples, singles, and everyone who believes in love.  
  Experience the magic of a 50th wedding anniversary, chuckle at a first date fail, and discover that sometimes, it's not just about living happily ever after, but happily after laughter. Jack and Kitty's Valentine's Day Feel-Good Stories celebrates the power of love in all its forms, making this a sweet treasure for anyone who enjoys uplifting short stories.

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  Operation Crimsonfeather

  Saya J.B.

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  The Chicken Knows Things  
  Welcome to Veil City—a neon-soaked empire where the elite upload their minds to cheat death. For Grael, the cautious planner, and Pylen, the chaos-loving wildcard, life was simple: stay out of trouble. Then they accidentally send a priceless ceremonial chicken to the butcher. Now, with the city under lockdown and hunted by Imperial enforcers and the ruthless Black Feather Cartel, their only allies are a sarcastic hover rickshaw—and the smug, sacred chicken at the center of it all. But this is no ordinary bird. Packed with hilarity, wild escapades, and a feathered sidekick like no other, Operation Crimsonfeather is perfect for fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Red Dwarf.

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  How to Date a Black Girl

  Ara Tucker

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  Taylor Coleman prides herself on being a “good girl.” She’s gone to the right schools, is on the partner track and now in her mid-thirties, she’s finally dating the right woman. But when her ex-girlfriend Megan Barkin, a reckless charmer, moves back to town, Taylor begins second-guessing her carefully curated life. 
  In the years since their break-up, Taylor’s worked hard to put Megan out of her mind. Even with 3,000 miles between them, it hasn’t been easy, so at first she’s wary about Megan’s return. But Taylor finds herself entranced once again by Megan’s worldliness and ease. 
  When Megan dangles their college dream of opening an art gallery together as a real possibility, Taylor has a decision to make. 
  If she throws caution to the wind and gets back into bed (at least figuratively) with Megan, will sparks fly once again or will Taylor’s whole life go up in flames?

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