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  The Victor Hugo Collection

  Victor Hugo

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  "To Love Another Person is to See the Face of God."
  
  Victor Hugo was more than a writer; he was a national conscience. A titan of the Romantic movement, Hugo possessed the unique ability to capture the grandeur of Gothic architecture and the grit of the Parisian barricades in a single breath. This comprehensive collection celebrates his life's work, tracing his journey from a young poetic prodigy to the world-renowned advocate for the "miserable" and the oppressed.
  
  A Visionary of the Human Spirit: Hugo's work is defined by its sheer scale and moral gravity. He masterfully explored the struggle between law and grace, the beauty found in the grotesque, and the eternal resilience of the human heart against social tyranny. His narratives are famous for their "encyclopedic realism," blending high-stakes drama with profound meditations on history, architecture, and philosophy. Whether he is championing the rights of the poor or exploring the dark depths of obsession and redemption, Hugo remains the definitive voice of humanitarian literature and epic storytelling.
  
  Victor Hugo's influence remains a cornerstone of modern culture, inspiring some of the world's most famous stage and screen adaptations. His prose is a masterclass in passion and lyrical power. This volume is an essential addition to any library of world classics, historical epics, and socially conscious fiction.
  
  Join the revolution of the heart. Buy "The Victor Hugo Collection" today and experience the power of a literary legend.

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  Duck and Cover: A Novel

  Brenda Peterson

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  In this "bittersweet and utterly beguiling novel," (Publisher's Weekly) each of the MacKenzie family tells their stories in nine, wildly opposed points of view. Starting at a family reunion, three generations of the MacKenzies face off against each other. They discover that terrorism is as intimate as one’s own family. Selected as a New York Times "Notable Book of the Year," DUCK AND COVER is a "wicked black comedy" of a family who fights their wars "on the home front." As one of the MacKenzie children says, "The way nuclear families are put together, it just makes sense they would explode."

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  From Concrete Roots - "A Journey...

  Jahbulani Hyde

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  Embark on a riveting journey through the turbulent landscape of a life shaped by adversity and redemption in 
  "From Concrete Roots." This gripping memoir traces the author's footsteps from the early shadows of a fatherless childhood, where the allure of drugs and violence threatened to entangle him in the streets' unforgiving grip. 
  As the narrative unfolds, witness the power of music emerging as a potent escape, providing 
  a lifeline away from the perilous allure of street life. 
  The rhythm of the streets takes a dramatic turn as the author grapples with the consequences of choices that lead to incarceration. Journey through the chilling confines of jail, a crucible that becomes the backdrop for a transformative encounter with the divine. The gripping tale weaves through the intense, dramatic moments of the author's life, culminating in the profound impact of finding God. Feel the weight of sorrow as the narrative delves deep into the heartbreaking loss of loved ones; all these events serve as a poignant turning point. 
  "From Concrete Roots" is an electrifying memoir that navigates the highs and lows of a life shaped by circumstance, choices, and, ultimately, the unwavering pull of faith. This thrilling narrative invites readers to join the author on a rollercoaster of emotions, from the gritty streets to the transformative embrace of spirituality, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.

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  Enough Already - Learning to...

  Valerie Bertinelli

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  A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
  Beloved actress, Food Network personality, and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli reflects on life at sixty and beyond. 
  Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child star on One Day at a Time and punishing herself in order to fit into the unachievable Hollywood mold. She struggled to make her marriage to Eddie Van Halen — the true love of her life — work, despite all the rifts the rock-star lifestyle created between them. She then watched her son follow in his father’s footsteps, right up onto the stage of Van Halen concerts, and begin his own music career. And like so many women, she cared for her parents as their health declined and saw the roles of parent and child reverse. Through mourning the loss of her parents, discovering more about her family’s past, and realizing how short life really is when she and her son lost Eddie, Valerie finally said, “Enough already!” to a lifelong battle with the scale and found a new path forward to joy and connection. Despite hardships and the pressures of the media industry to be something she’s not, Valerie is, at last, accepting herself: she knows who she is, has discovered her self-worth, and has learned how to prioritize her health and happiness over her weight. With an intimate look into her insecurities, heartbreaks, losses, triumphs, and revelations, Enough Already is the story of Valerie’s sometimes humorous, sometimes raw, but always honest journey to love herself and find joy in the everyday, in family, and in the food and memories we share. 
  “This thoughtful, bighearted book is sure to be a hit with Bertinelli fans and those with an appetite for stories of hard-won self-acceptance. A warmly intimate memoir.”  
  – Kirkus Reviews 
    
  “In a series of brutally frank essays, Bertinelli looks back on the emotional struggles and triumphs of her life. By turns raw and inspiring, this contains a little bit of wisdom for everyone.”  
  – Publishers Weekly

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  The Chinese Great Leap Forward...

  Sarah Willards

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  The origins of the Great Leap Forward are deeply rooted in the political ambition and ideological vision of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of the People’s Republic of China. Following the success of the Communist revolution in 1949, Mao sought not only to rebuild a war-torn nation but to rapidly transform it into a socialist utopia capable of rivaling the industrial powers of the West. By the mid-1950s, China had already launched its First Five-Year Plan, modeled after the Soviet approach to centralized economic planning. Encouraged by early gains in heavy industry, Mao envisioned a second phase of development that would leap over traditional stages of economic growth. 
  At the heart of this vision was a push for mass mobilization. Mao believed that the sheer size of China's population could be harnessed as a revolutionary force capable of achieving miraculous feats. The Great Leap Forward, initiated in 1958, was designed to propel China into a modern communist society by emphasizing agricultural collectivization and rural industrialization simultaneously. Rather than relying on expert knowledge or slow-paced industrial planning, Mao favored decentralized enthusiasm and ideological commitment, trusting that the collective will of the people would overcome any technical limitations. 
  One of the most radical elements of this plan was the establishment of people’s communes, which replaced the traditional family unit and private farming with large-scale collective labor. Households were merged into communes comprising thousands of individuals, who would eat, sleep, and work under strict communal arrangements. The idea was to increase efficiency and free up labor for industrial production, especially in rural areas where backyard furnaces were set up to produce steel. This was accompanied by an aggressive campaign to eliminate what were seen as capitalist tendencies, including private plots and individual incentives.

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  American Karma - Twilight of the...

  Doug Shear

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  In the early 70s a drugged-out seventeen-year-old named Doug, along with his secretly gay, openly black, best friend, decides to hitchhike across the country in search of a mythical Utopia. They meet Bologna Jane & Tina the Monkey Girl, Big Arm and Nigga Dog. They almost die along the way. Doug hooks up with his brother and friends on converted school bus. They harvest huge bags of really weak marijuana, thanks to a couple of Redneck Hippies, and try to sell it. Along the way, Doug winds up getting his ribs and heart broken.  
  Sick of hitchhiking and hunger, Doug decides it is time to get rich. He gets sucked into the inside world of the famous Glenn W. Turner and his get-rich-quick scheme: Koscot Interplanetary, Incorporated. Doug cuts his hair, buys a suite and tie, and along with a bunch of Disney World rejects, spends his days trying to convince strangers to give him a $5000 so he can make them rich. Then he changes into his real clothes and spends his nights begging strangers to give him a buck so he can eat.  
  His failure to become a good salesman or panhandler leads him to a group of friendly Satan-worshiping heroin addicts who believe that in the end of time, Jesus will forgive Satan, who will then resume his place as the greatest Angel in all of Heaven.  
  This is a completely true story. Proof exists in the form of letters, interviews, memorabilia and historical evidence. Besides, nobody could make this up.

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