Classics
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Beware of Pity
Lieutenant Anton Hofmiller, an Austro-Hungarian cavalry officer stationed far from home, is invited to a lavish party at the mansion of a rich Hungarian landowner, Lajos. In a world of luxurious living far removed from the bare life at the barracks, Anton meets Edith, the daughter of the host, and spontaneously asks her for a dance. When he realizes a sickness has left her crippled for life, deep compassion for her overtakes him, leading Edith to fall in love with him. Soon Anton is drawn into a vortex of events and emotions quite unforeseen, as pity and guilt inexorably implicate him in a well-meaning intention that tragically goes wrong.Read more
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Bombs Away, The Story of a Bomber Team
“Bombs Away: The Story of a Bomber Team” is a gripping and candid memoir that offers a riveting firsthand account of the harrowing experiences of an American bomber crew during World War II. In this powerful narrative, the author, renowned journalist John Steinbeck, takes readers on a perilous journey through the skies as he chronicles the challenges and sacrifices faced by the brave men aboard the bomber. Steinbeck’s unflinching prose captures the camaraderie and bond forged amidst the intensity of war, as well as the deep sense of duty and courage that carried these young men through the darkest hours. The memoir delves into the moral dilemmas of war, the emotional toll on the crew, and the heart-wrenching realities of loss and survival.Read more
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Gambling Away Her Highland Heart: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Rebellious Lairds and Lasses Book 6)
She lost the bet. Now her heart is at stake.
For Freya McDougal, the Highland Games are a matter of life and death. The Laird’s sister will do anything to break free from her traumatizing past, and nothing can stand in her way of besting every man in the Games. But what Freya never expected was losing to an Englishman.
Lucas Redderington, the Duke of Trenton, is in Scotland as a diplomat by order of the King to observe the Games. On his first night in the Highlands, Lucas finds himself in a fascinating wager with Freya; his victory over her in a game of archery, for a kiss from the fiery lass.
After the game, incredulous that an English Duke defeated her, Freya is even more surprised by how kissing the Englishman has made her feel! After their encounter, Lucas and Freya enter a dangerous dance since a scandal between them could ruin Freya’s reputation and endanger the Duke’s mission.
As they try to balance between duty and desire, they realize that what they both wagered away that night was their hearts…
“Gambling Away Her Highland Heart” is a standalone story by best-selling author Ann Marie Scott, packed with passion, romance, and mystery, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy for FREE With Kindle Unlimited!
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The Fellowship of the Ring: Discover Middle-earth in the Bestselling Classic Fantasy Novels before you watch 2022’s Epic New Rings of Power Series (The Lord of the Rings, Book 1)
The first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure
THE LORD OF THE RINGS‘A most remarkable feat’
GuardianIn a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power – the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion.
Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Unveil the secrets of a gripping murder mystery in Agatha Christie’s timeless classic, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.”Immerse yourself in the atmospheric English countryside, where the opulent Styles Court becomes the stage for a sinister crime. When the wealthy widow, Emily Inglethorp, is discovered lifeless in her bedroom, the idyllic estate is shrouded in a web of suspicion and deceit.
Enter Hercule Poirot, the brilliant Belgian detective with an unrivaled reputation for cracking the most perplexing cases. Poirot finds himself entangled in a perplexing maze of clues and motives, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of family secrets and hidden agendas.
As Poirot employs his razor-sharp intellect and astute observations, he unravels a tale of poison, betrayal, and hidden identities. Each twist and turn leads closer to the shocking truth, challenging readers to match wits with the master detective.
Agatha Christie, the undisputed queen of crime, weaves a captivating narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very last page. With her signature blend of intricate plotting, compelling characters, and unexpected revelations, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” stands as a testament to Christie’s unparalleled storytelling prowess.
Prepare to embark on a riveting journey into a world of secrets and suspense. Can you unravel the enigma at Styles Court and uncover the identity of the cunning killer? The answer awaits in Agatha Christie’s timeless masterpiece, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.”
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The Principles of Scientific Management
The Principles of Scientific Management is a thesis issued by Frederick Winslow Taylor. It lays out Taylor’s ideas on the tenets of scientific administration and touches upon the subjects of industrial era organization and decision principles.Read more
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