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The Classic Collection of Dystopias brings together five of the most iconic works in dystopian literature, each offering a powerful critique of society, authority, and human nature. This collection presents readers with a thought-provoking journey through different dystopian worlds, each raising critical questions about power, control, and the human spirit.

Fiction, poetry, and music come together to create something new: Verb. Original stories and poems you won't find anywhere else, by the best writers in the country, brought to you in an innovative format. Verb is the ancient oral tradition and the venerable literary magazine combined into a fresh new package: the audioquarterly.

This audiobook includes unabridged recordings of all George Orwell's greatest works: six novels, three books of non-fiction, a collection of his most well-renowned essays and the complete collection of his poetry.

Super Volcanoes revels in the incomparable power of volcanic eruptions past and present, Earth-bound and otherwise, and explores how these eruptions reveal secrets about the worlds to which they belong. Science journalist and volcanologist Robin George Andrews describes the stunning ways in which volcanoes can sculpt the sea, land, and sky, and even influence the machinery that makes or breaks the existence of life.

Berkeley uses the Socratic mode of inquiry in Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous to question fundamental beliefs about knowledge and reality. These dialogues are between Hylas (whose name is derived from the ancient Greek word for matter) and Philonous, whose name means "lover of mind". The new physical sciences developed in the 17th century supported the materialism proposed by Thomas Hobbes and several other philosophers.

Fundamentalism and American Culture has long been considered a classic in religious history, and to this day remains unsurpassed. Now available in a new edition, this highly regarded analysis takes us through the full history of the origin and direction of one of America's most influential religious movements.

Out of a life of poverty and turmoil, Gissing wrote this idyllic fantasy of comfort and good books amid the English countryside. The book is divided into four "seasons", each depicting the narrator's reflections on that period of his life. A charming book with some timely insights!

Crimson Twill’s new friends from New Wart City, Mauve and Wesley, are coming for a visit! But as soon as they arrive at Crimson’s house in Cackle County, things start to go wrong. At the rotten apple orchard, Crimson’s ripening spell goes horribly awry (what will they do with all that rotten applesauce?). Then, at the broom-straw field, Wesley cuts too much straw and starts to float away. And when the friends try to collect frogs’ breath for their spells (it makes everything wonderfully green and warty), Mauve gets a stinky faceful of it! What on earth is going on?

"Animal Farm", a fairy story, is a short novel by George Orwell. It describes a farm where animals revolt, take over and drive out men. It is an apologue written in the form of an animal fable, but also a dystopia. In this novel, Orwell offers a satire of the Russian Revolution and a critique of the Soviet regime, particularly Stalinism, and beyond that, authoritarian regimes and totalitarianism. The book was named one of the 100 best English-language novels written from 1923 to 2005 by Time magazine.

A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Featuring more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn’t dead—yet.

George S. Clason se vale de los conocimientos sobre economía y finanzas de los antiguos babilonios para dar forma a una guía para generar riqueza. De manera amena, ahonda en las que llama “las 7 reglas para la adquisición de bienes”. Considerado un clásico contemporáneo en temas como el ahorro y la planificación financiera, es un libro que dejará una huella profunda en quien se acerque a él.

Without flowers, human beings would not exist. We are a floral species, dependent on flowers for food and our habitats, as well as using flowers for beauty, scent, and culturally important rituals. Looking to the future, flowers offer us lessons on resilience and creativity in the face of rapid environmental change. How Flowers Made Our World combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and scientific expertise to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.

"The Night Club" by Herbert Jenkins follows the formation of a club where members gather to tell stories. The club's dynamics change with the arrival of Sallie Carruthers, a captivating woman who adds a new dimension to the group. The book explores the interactions and adventures of the club members, showcasing their diverse personalities and the impact of Sallie's presence. As the club's stories unfold, Sallie's influence and the unique dynamics of the Night Club come to light, creating a captivating narrative.

Davidson, un hombre común, se ve atrapado en una experiencia aterradora y extraordinaria cuando, tras un inexplicable evento, pierde el contacto con el mundo real y comienza a percibir una realidad completamente diferente. Sus ojos ya no le pertenecen del todo, y lo que contempla desafía cualquier comprensión: paisajes distorsionados, seres inmateriales y la angustiante sensación de estar viendo más allá de los límites humanos.

En una pequeña y modesta tienda de antigüedades, el dueño se topa con un huevo de cristal muy peculiar. Pero este no es un simple objeto decorativo; dentro de él se oculta un portal a otro mundo. Mientras la frontera entre nuestro mundo y el desconocido se desdibuja, el dueño de la tienda comienza a perderse en los secretos que guarda ese misterioso objeto.

George Fotheringay, un hombre corriente con una vida sin demasiados sobresaltos, se encuentra con una habilidad asombrosa: puede hacer milagros con sólo un pensamiento. Lo que comienza como un juego se transforma en una serie de eventos que podrían cambiar el destino de la humanidad.

Un coleccionista de plantas adquiere una orquídea rara, desconocida y absolutamente fascinante. Pero lo que comienza como una simple curiosidad botánica pronto se transforma en una lucha por la supervivencia, cuando la planta revela su verdadero propósito: no sólo vive, sino que se alimenta de una manera inesperada y aterradora. La orquídea, que parece casi tener voluntad propia, desata una tensión creciente a medida que sus peligrosas intenciones se hacen evidentes.

En La puerta en la pared, H.G. Wells nos introduce en la vida de Lionel Wallace, un hombre que desde su niñez ha sido obsesionado por una puerta misteriosa que una vez encontró en un muro anodino de la ciudad. Wells nos lleva por una historia donde los anhelos, las decisiones y el arrepentimiento se entrelazan en una narrativa llena de nostalgia y maravilla.

Cuando Gottfried Plattner, un simple profesor de escuela, ingiere por accidente una misteriosa sustancia, su vida se transforma en un giro asombroso e inexplicable. Durante nueve días desaparece del mundo conocido, y lo que descubre al otro lado desafía toda lógica: dimensiones ocultas, sombras inquebrantables y un espacio donde lo humano se encuentra con lo extraño.

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