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1) Suttree
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Cornelius Suttree renounces the values held by his prominent family to live in a dilapidated houseboat among the depraved residents on the banks of the Tennessee River.
2) Howards End
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An old country home in Hertfordshire called Howards End becomes the object of an inheritance dispute between the Wilcox family and the Schlegel sisters.
3) The plague
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""The people of Oran, a coastal town in North Africa, are in the grip of a deadly plague that condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. The plague begins with a series of unheeded warnings: panic, isolation, and claustrophobia soon follow, as the townspeople are force into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr. Rieux, resist the terror"--
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Discover the Mysterious "You" Who Cannot Fail
The Magic Story-one of the most intriguing and powerful works of inspiration ever written-reveals the unknown but entirely real you: a stronger, resilient, and more capable being who shadows your daily existence and requires only that you invite it in.
In this imaginary but starkly real tale, author Frederick van Rensselaer Dey (1861—1922) reveals this "plus-entity" and how to encounter it. Originally...
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Unlock Your Hidden Power
Magic of Faith is one of Joseph Murphy's most dynamic books. In it, the great author of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind sounds very close to his friend and contemporary Neville Goddard-with whom he shared a teacher. Murphy's insights in Magic of Faith give you a whole new perspective on his work as a mystic, and his vision of the individual's epic potential.
This special condensation supplies the essentials of Murphy's...
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"Accompany a band of merry medieval pilgrims as they make their way-on motorcycles, of course-to Canterbury. Meeting at the Tabard Inn, the travelers, including a battle-worn knight, a sweetly pretentious prioress, the bawdy Wife of Bath, and an emaciated scholar-clerk, come up with a plan to pass time on the journey to Thomas à Becket's shrine by telling stories. The twenty-four tales, which range from high romance set in ancient Greece to low comedy...
11) The sign of four
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The Sign of Four is the second story by Conan Doyle about the exploits of Sherlock Holmes. From the moment Mary Morstan tells Holmes about the mysterious disappearance of her father and the yearly gift of a pearl from an unknown benefactor, Holmes and his companion Watson are involved in an exotic tale of stolen treasure, secret oaths and murder, culminating in a breath-taking chase down the Thames. Holmes is on top form, and Watson falls in love....
12) Treasure Island
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While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune as well as great danger.
18) Les misâerables
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Presents a manga version of Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables." Jean Valjean escapes prison and is pursued for years by officer Javert. In that time he becomes caretaker for a girl named Cosette, who becomes his world, but Javert threatens his peace and plans.
20) East of Eden
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Part of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential and beloved American classics in a bold series design offering a modern take on the iconic Penguin paperback A Penguin Classic Winner of the 2016 AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books | 50 Covers competition For the seventieth anniversary of Penguin Classics, the Penguin Orange Collection celebrates the heritage of Penguin's iconic book design with twelve influential American...