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  Dirty Dealing - Grosso v...

  Jeffrey Allan Grosso

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  When a young screenwriter goes online to check out the promotional website for a new poker movie called Rounders, he's shocked to discover how similar it is to a screenplay he wrote a few years earlier and submitted to a number of studios. When he later sees the Miramax-produced film in theaters, he is astonished by the number of overlapping elements—the protagonist playing Texas Hold 'em to pay his way through college while deceiving the girlfriend who believes he's quit, the loss of everything he has in a single hand of high-stakes Hold 'em, a character named "Worm," and many other commonalities that form the foundation of what will become his lawsuit against Miramax. He leaves the theater that day feeling that not only has the studio stolen his script, but his life, which had encompassed years of professional poker playing that informed the screenplay he hoped would open the door to a writing career in Hollywood. 
   
   
   
  Against all odds, he proceeds to take on Miramax and the Hollywood system with the help of an ingenious lawyer. Jeffrey Grosso simply has to prove how it could have happened and convince a judicial system that often favors studios over writers that he's a victim of intellectual property theft, which results in a ten-year landmark legal battle against Hollywood's most notorious studio.

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  The Nature of Desert Nature -...

  Gary Paul Nabhan

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  In this refreshing collection, one of our best writers on desert places, Gary Paul Nabhan, challenges traditional notions of the desert. Beautiful, reflective, and at times humorous, Nabhan's extended essay also called "The Nature of Desert Nature" reveals the complexity of what a desert is and can be. He passionately writes about what it is like to visit a desert and what living in a desert looks like when viewed through a new frame, turning age-old notions of the desert on their heads. 
   
   
   
  Nabhan invites a prism of voices—friends, colleagues, and advisors from his more than four decades of study of deserts—to bring their own perspectives. Scientists, artists, desert contemplatives, poets, and writers bring the desert into view and investigate why these places compel us to walk through their sands and beneath their cacti and acacia. We observe the spines and spears, stings and songs of the desert anew. Unexpected. Surprising. Enchanting. Like the desert itself, each essay offers renewed vocabulary and thoughtful perceptions. 
   
   
   
  The desert inspires wonder. Attending to history, culture, science, and spirit, The Nature of Desert Nature celebrates the bounty and the significance of desert places.

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  Louisa May Alcott's Love For...

  Niina Niskanen

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  Louisa May Alcott´s Little Women is the author´s love song for German culture and literature. In the novel, there are many moments when the characters make references to German literature, and Jo's love interest professor Bhaer is also based on Alcott's favourite writer, the German poet Goethe. When Friedrich helps Jo when she struggles writing to Weekly Volcano, we can see her influences from Goethe, Friedrich recommends Jo read Shakespeare and study characters like Goethe would have done. It is also remarkable that Alcott gives Jo a German love interest because German immigrants were widely discriminated in 19th century America, but in Concord where Alcott's resided there was a full-blown German epidemic with people rushing to buy German books and anything that came from Germany. 
  In the very first chapter of Little Women Jo wishes for a copy of Undine and Sintram as a Christmas present. Undine and Sintram is a collection of Scandinavian and Germanic fables written by French-German author Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. This book appears again in the last Little Women book, Jo´s boys. Marches help the poor Hummel family who has immigrated from Germany. Beth and Marmee are especially close to them. Beth catches terrible scarlet fever, but the Marches never blame the Hummels. Epidemic diseases were rather common back then and Louisa always writes about the Hummels with great sympathy. In the chapter "Camp Lawrence" John Brooke translates a German song for Meg and reads her parts from "Mary Stuart", a play that was written by German poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller. At Meg´s and John´s wedding, Laurie suggests that they dance as the Germans do.

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  The Books of Baruch & The Exiles...

  Various Ancient Writers...

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  What if the destruction of Jerusalem was only the beginning of God’s greater plan? 
  The fall of Jerusalem and the exile to Babylon were among the darkest moments in Jewish history.  
  But hidden within this tragedy are powerful messages of prophecy, repentance, and divine hope.  
  The Books of Baruch present writings attributed to Baruch, the prophet and companion of Jeremiah, offering deep insight into Israel’s suffering and God’s promise of restoration. 
  This edition brings together these lost scriptures in a clear, modern translation that preserves their spiritual depth and poetic power. 
  Included Texts: 
  •	The Book of Baruch – Reflections on Jerusalem’s fall, repentance, and divine mercy 
  •	The Apocalypse of Baruch – Prophetic visions of judgment and future redemption 
  •	The Third Book of Baruch – A mystical journey through the heavens and divine secrets 
  •	The Letter of Jeremiah – A timeless warning against idolatry and spiritual compromise 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  •	Why Jerusalem fell and what it meant for Israel’s future 
  •	Prophecies about judgment and the restoration of the faithful 
  •	Timeless lessons on idolatry, obedience, and resilience 
  •	A forgotten chapter in Jewish and Christian spiritual history 
  Whether you’re a student of ancient prophecy or a seeker of hidden truths, The Books of Baruch & The Exiles will deepen your understanding of faith, history, and divine purpose. 
  Unlock the lost revelations of Baruch and the exiled faithful—start your journey today.

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  The Permanent Husband - A...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  How far would you go to escape the ghost of your past? 
  In The Permanent Husband, Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a deeply psychological and morally complex narrative about a man consumed by jealousy, regret, and the inability to move forward. Pavel Pavlovich, upon learning of his wife’s infidelity, becomes fixated on the man she truly loved. Fueled by his wounded pride and an overwhelming desire for revenge, he sets out on a course that will only deepen his own suffering. 
  As his obsession takes hold, Pavel finds himself trapped between hatred and self-pity, unable to break free from the past that haunts him. Through his journey, Dostoevsky explores the destructiveness of resentment, the pain of lost love, and the tragic consequences of clinging to old wounds. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Riveting Psychological Drama – Experience one of Dostoevsky’s most intense and emotionally charged explorations of human nature.A Masterful Study of Guilt and Obsession – Witness how unresolved emotions can consume a man’s mind and shape his fate.A Fresh, Accessible Translation – This modern adaptation retains the brilliance of Dostoevsky’s prose while ensuring clarity for contemporary readers.A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption – Delve into the tragic complexities of marriage, regret, and the struggle for self-acceptance. 
  More than just a story of jealousy, The Permanent Husband is a powerful meditation on the burdens of the past, the human need for redemption, and the struggle to let go. 
  Can a man ever truly free himself from his own regrets? 
  Get your copy today and experience one of Dostoevsky’s most gripping and underrated works.

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  Light on Life’s Difficulties -...

  James Allen

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  What if you could approach life’s toughest moments with unwavering confidence and resilience? 
  James Allen’s uplifting work offers a beacon of hope for those navigating hardship. Adapted for modern readers, it provides simple yet profound strategies to tackle everyday obstacles, cultivate inner peace, and transform adversity into growth. By shedding light on life’s difficulties, Allen guides you toward renewed optimism and self-mastery. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:Mindset shifts that turn challenges into stepping stonesPractical tools for staying calm under pressureThe importance of gratitude, patience, and determinationLife-affirming wisdom for nurturing a resilient spirit 
  Imagine confronting every obstacle with grace, clarity, and determination—awakening the powerful realization that adversity can be a catalyst for self-improvement. James Allen’s timeless insights make it possible for anyone to thrive, no matter the circumstances. 
  Embrace the radiance of positive thought. Get your copy now and illuminate your path through life’s most demanding chapters.

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