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  Withdrawal

  Mohammad Al Attar

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  Ahmad and Nour rent a flat so that they can spend time together away from their families, but is having a space to themselves going to solve all their problems? 
  Withdrawal by Syrian writer Mohammad Al Attar was first performed, in this English translation by Clem Naylor, in a rehearsed reading at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2008.
  It was developed as part of an ambitious project by the Royal Court Theatre's International Department and the British Council, working with twenty-one writers from across the Near East and North Africa.

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  The Crumbling Tower of My Life -...

  Jojo L.

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  The Crumbling Tower of My Life is a resounding and moving collection of deeply felt poems. Found within this outpouring of soul are echoes of both hope and hopelessness. Fears are personified, given an identity, and addressed out in the open. This book is a journey through healing, written in tandem with the emotions experienced along the way. It takes you on a ride from a life-shattering ending towards a journey of rebirth. This poignant collection of poems will have you riding waves of melancholy, relieved by uplifting touches of whimsy and possibility. It beautifully captures the facets of the life we lead through a lens of love and loss. The lovely, the deluded, the unhinged, the magical, and even the mundane: nothing is off limits with alchemy such as this. Its simple goal is to transform suffering into connection by speaking the darkness into existence. Vulnerability is capable of holding immense beauty and space for a collective to form, even within its breakdown. This book is an attempt to make tangible the anguish of coping poorly with lost love. It explores all stages of hurt, as well as the overwhelming nature of all the possibilities ahead that remain unknown. It serves as a reminder of the massive mess of love you can gain if you learn to open your heart to it. It is a genuine telling of horrid beauty and a raw expression of the human experience. The journey starts within, and the fight for rebuilding is a worthy one.

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  Without Hope

  Don Johns

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  The year is 2051. Zack Montgomery is a part of an elite force that patrols the outer rim to make sure there are no hostile threats to planet earth and the current construction of the 2nd moon base, city alpha 7. He is torn between his dedication to his job and love of his life Shelly, but like all relationships, nothing is easy and there are always conflicts. Zack must decide what is most important in his life if he ever wants to find true love and purpose. Unknown to him a force beyond his control will make him make that hard choice. A motion picture film made into an audiobook with more depth that the small budget of the film could not dive into. An all star cast complete with new music from composer Don Johns and special effects to keep you on the edge of your seat!

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  Serenity

  Misty Phoenix

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  Can we find within ourselves the ability to achieve serenity?
  Serenity, I'm told, is the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. But how do we accept the things we cannot change, muster the courage to change the things we can, and gain the wisdom to know the difference?
  Join Melanie on her tumultuous journey from chaos and destruction, navigating the highs and lows, hitting rock bottom, and striving to find that elusive state of serenity. Some will stay by her side, while others will leave, each playing a role in the boundaries set and the solutions, if any, discovered. Who will offer help, and who will bring pain and sadness as Melanie traverses these challenging times, places, and seasons?
  Will she learn to accept and let go? Will she find the courage needed? Will she be wise enough to make the right choices? Ultimately, who really wins – the person holding on or the one letting go?

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  The Iliad

  Homer Homer

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  "Sing, Goddess, of the ruinous wrath of Achilles..."
  
  Set in the tenth year of the siege of Troy, The Iliad focuses on the "Menin"—the soul-consuming anger—of the Greeks' greatest warrior, Achilles. When the high king Agamemnon dishonors him, Achilles withdraws from battle, leaving the Greek forces to face the devastating might of the Trojan prince, Hector. What follows is a visceral, blood-soaked drama that explores the high cost of pride and the crushing weight of fate. It is a world where the gods walk the earth, where men seek immortality through "Kleos" (eternal glory), and where even the greatest heroes must face their inevitable end.
  
  The Human and the Divine: The Iliad is a masterpiece of dual perspectives. On the ground, men struggle with the physical and emotional toll of war. Above, on Mount Olympus, the gods—from the vengeful Hera to the meddling Aphrodite—manipulate the conflict like a game of chess. This divine intervention raises the stakes from a mere tribal dispute to a cosmic tragedy.
  
  The Shield of Achilles: In one of the most famous passages in literature, Homer describes the forging of Achilles' new armor. The shield is a microcosm of the world, depicting scenes of peace, harvest, and justice alongside the horrors of war. It serves as a haunting reminder of the life and civilization that the heroes are fighting to preserve—or destroy.
  
  Experience the foundational story of Western culture. Purchase "The Iliad" today and witness the dawn of the hero.

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  Shakespeare An Ode for His...

  Martin Farquhar Tupper

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  Tupper is a neglected poet but his verse on perhaps the greatest of all poets is a knowing and dedicated tribute.

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