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When D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover first appeared in print in the late 1920s, it was an immediate sensation. A vivid—often graphic—exploration of infidelity, sexual awakening, intimacy and free thinking, Chatterley was banned in Britain, America and dozens of other countries for its frank depiction of the sexual act, explicit descriptions of physical love and the liberal use of once-prohibited four-letter words.

Pooh and all of his friends are here: Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Christopher Robin. In this volume, a new character is introduced as the bouncy, lovable Tigger finds his way into the Hundred Acre Wood, where he quickly joins up with Pooh and his friends!

Every great hero has an origin story and for the legendary Sherlock Holmes, it was A Study in Scarlet, Arthur Conan Doyle's 1887 novel which introduced the world's leading (and only) consulting detective to the reading public. Though not an immediate sensation (the novel was received with moderate acclaim), it has gone on to become one of the most revered detective novels in history and its protagonists—Dr. John Watson and Sherlock Holmes—are easily the most recognized and celebrated crime fighting duo in all of literature.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time, featuring such disparate historical characters as the prophet Moses, the Greek general Pericles, France's architect of the Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre, President Thomas Jefferson...

Red Harvest is the first full novel by Dashiell Hammett, the author universally regarded as the father of "hard boiled" detective fiction. An enormous hit upon its publication, it has since become a classic of the detective genre. Time Magazine included Red Harvest in its 100 Best English-Language Novels from 1923 to 2005.

Solomon Northup's story did not end with freedom. It continues in memory, movement, and meaning. Hope Out of Darkness chronicles the remarkable journey of a monumental bronze statue created to honor Solomon Northup--the free Black man kidnapped into slavery whose memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, awakened a nation. More than a sculpture, the statue became a living witness, traveling hundreds of miles to the very places that shaped Northup's life, suffering, and resolve.

When a mysterious golden envelope lands in Zam Zam's hands, his life changes forever. He finds an invitation to the most thrilling treasure hunt he could ever imagine, leading him through the bustling streets, hidden alleys, and iconic landmarks of Los Angeles County. From Inglewood to Compton, Long Beach to La Puente, Venice to Carson, each city has secrets, challenges, and colorful characters ready to test his courage, wits, and resilience.

Presented here are the final three books of the Sherlock Holmes canon: the novel "The Valley of Fear" and two short story collections: "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" and "His Last Bow," all penned by Holmes' legendary creator, the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Despite his attempt to kill off his world-famous detective years earlier, Doyle here — decades later — finally brings Sherlock Holmes' adventures to a close. First, we present the stories collected in "Case-Book," including the thriller "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" and the haunting "Adventure of the Sussex Vampire."

In the corporate towers of Chicago, the veil between worlds is thinning—and Gabriel Blackwood is about to witness the impossible. Senior Vice President at Cryonix Labs, Gabriel has built the perfect life: a fast track to the C-suite and a relationship that keeps him close to power. Faith is a relic of his past—until his godfather delivers his grandmother’s battered Bible, its margins filled with cryptic symbols and warnings that refuse to be ignored. As Cryonix’s most ambitious medical initiative accelerates, patterns emerge. Patients aren’t healing. Ancient symbols echo modern algorithms.

If you're ready for a transformation and want to create the Quantum Leap in your business, this audiobook is for you!

Abandoned at birth and raised in a quiet South African village, Duma always felt different. When his mother is taken and he unleashes powers he never knew he had, he discovers the truth. He is not just different. He is the result of a secret experiment, a living weapon created without consent. Hunted by scientists, betrayed by those in power, and driven by a deep love for the woman who raised him, Duma must rise. He is faster than bullets, stronger than fear, and fueled by a purpose bigger than himself. From the edge of extinction comes a boy who runs like lightning and fights like a storm.

Tiam is a successful investment mogul with charm to spare and a reputation for being every woman’s favorite mistake. Known for his smooth words, expensive tastes, and emotional detachment, women come and go—but he always stays in control. That is, until a chance encounter with a stunning, no-nonsense woman shakes his world. She’s different. Mysterious. Unimpressed. And now, Tiam can’t stop thinking about her. As his carefully curated world begins to unravel, Tiam is forced to confront a question he’s never considered: Is it time to retire the playboy and finally learn what it means to love?

Bulkhead Confessions is raw, hilarious, and quietly devastating—told with the kind of sharp, honest voice that sounds like your funniest homeboy whispering secrets in the dark. Set inside the tight, messy quarters of Navy life, this novel dives headfirst into temptation, loyalty, heartbreak, and the chaos of trying to stay grounded while everything around you floats. The author, Al Bazz, writes with a razor-edged wit and a storyteller’s soul—mixing inner monologues that read like stand-up comedy with quiet moments that hit like therapy.