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A New York Times Bestseller A New York Times, Washington Post, and Associated Press Notable Book Named a Best Book of the Year by The Los Angeles Times, Vulture, TIME, The Guardian, The New Republic, and LitHub The new novel from Thomas Pynchon, author of Gravity's Rainbow, The Crying of...

"Consciousness is what makes the mind-body problem really intractable." So begins Thomas Nagel's classic 1974 essay "What is it Like to be a Bat?" Nagel's essay initiated the now widespread attention to consciousness as a central problem for philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience; it also influenced the recognition of the consciousness of nonhuman creatures as an important subject of study.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a tragic novel by Thomas Hardy that follows Tess Durbeyfield, a rural Englishwoman whose family discovers their aristocratic lineage. Caught in a web of social injustice, male dominance, and relentless bad luck, Tess endures seduction, abandonment, a disastrous marriage, and tragedy in a society with unbending moral expectations.

Few of Emily Dickinson’s poems were published in her lifetime. Her posthumous fame is largely due to the efforts of her editors and supporters Thomas W. Higginson and Mabel Loomis Todd.

Dans mamma är på besök. Hon vill städa. Det vill Tom, Dan och Bob inte...

If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone. When you're suffering, life can feel overwhelming and even insurmountable. This guided journal offers a safe space to help you process these difficult thoughts, soothe emotional pain, and create a crisis plan if needed. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this journal provides gentle writing prompts to help you safely explore your thoughts and feelings, understand symptoms and triggers, and identify your reasons for living. 

Common Sense by Thomas Paine is one of the most influential political pamphlets in American history, a bold and persuasive argument for independence, liberty, and self-government. Written in clear, direct language, Paine’s revolutionary work helped shape public opinion during the American...

These little books were designed to cover Canadian history in a scholarly and readable fashion. This volume, as suggested in the title, follows the Jesuit missionaries through North America as they attempt, with little success, to convert the natives of the new world. (Summary by Esther)

From Rob Thomas, the creator of the television series and movie phenomenon Veronica Mars, comes the first book in a thrilling mystery series that picks up where the feature film left off. Ten years after graduating from high school in Neptune, California, Veronica Mars is back in the land of sun...

Working-class Jude Fawley longs to be a scholar. But after scheming local girl Arabella Donn traps him in marriage, Jude finds his university dreams drifting away. When his wife abandons him, a window of opportunity opens, and Jude moves to Christminster to work as a stonemason - his eye still on his studies. Then he falls in love with the modern-minded Sue Bridehead, and his descent into scandal, tragedy, and ruin truly begins. Shunned by society and the church, the outcasts find themselves on the brink of despair.

Der Zauberberg ist ein 1924 erschienener Roman des deutschen Schriftstellers Thomas Mann. Das Werk ist seitdem in vielen hohen Auflagen und zahlreichen Übersetzungen erschienen. Im Roman trifft der junge angehende Ingenieur Hans Castorp während seines Aufenthalts in der Zeit vor 1914 in der abgeschlossenen Welt eines Sanatoriums im Hochgebirge auf weltentrückte Figuren, die ihn mit Politik, Philosophie, aber auch Liebe, Krankheit und Tod konfrontieren.

Brought to you by Penguin. _________________________ HANNIBAL LECTER HAS BEEN ON THE RUN FOR SEVEN YEARS. And seven years after he helped FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling bring down Buffalo Bill, her career is collapsing after a disastrous drug bust. Meanwhile, seven years after violently...

A collection of essays that discusses such issues as the media, immigration, the minimum wage, and multiculturalism.

Fair Play is a poignant portrayal of the intricacies of love and work through the lens of two women, both accomplished artists, whose intimate relationship defied societal norms. Set against the backdrop of Helsinki and summers on their remote island paradise, Jansson weaves together the nuanced details of the women's creative lives, offering a rich tapestry of their daily routines, artistic process, and innermost thoughts. Through the lens of their unique relationship, we witness a true example of progressive love, where generosity and respect are key to a beautiful and thriving partnership.

-Ken Mogi es autor de IKIGAI ESENCIAL, con millones de ejemplares vendidos en todo el mundo. -Una visión actualizada del amor en un mundo digitalizado. -La cultura japonesa es tendencia y este libro nos da muchos detalles sobre su visión del amor y la vida. El concepto japonés de ikigai...

Brian’s dad is working hard – moving a heavy couch all on your own is no easy task. That is why Brian invents the W.D.W. It makes anything easy to move about. Unfortunately, grumpy, old Mrs. Smith and her cane do not quite agree...

“Insightful and powerful ideas from a world-famous therapist!” —Carol Dweck, New York Times bestselling author of Mindset Break free from your past, embrace the true you, and unleash your brightest future A lot of us have been trying to “fix” ourselves for a really long time. We’ve...

Earth stands at a tipping point. As we fail to curtail emissions fast enough, our planet stares down a cascade of imminent, catastrophic, and irreversible disaster triggered by climate change. Yet a potent technology already exists to buy us more time: solar geoengineering. Through methods such as atmospheric aerosols, human-generated cirrus clouds, and solar sails, we humans can—at least in the short term—slow the Earth's warming. Should we?

In REITs For Dummies, celebrated investing lecturer and author Brad Thomas delivers an easy-to-understand guide to getting started with real estate investment trusts—also known as "REITs." These flexible and lucrative investment tools package together individual properties so you can invest in land and buildings without the hassle of being a landlord.

Bulfinch's Mythology is the ultimate collection of myths and legends that have inspired countless generations. This timeless masterpiece is divided into three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne, each of which is a must-listen for anyone who loves mythology and legends.