This edition of Mary Shelley’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Widely recognized as a grim masterpiece in gothic fiction, Frankenstein remains a time-honored classic that appeals to generations of readers. In a gripping tale of rejection, monstrosity and revenge, Mary Shelly presents a profound and multi-dimensional view of the dark side of human nature.
This edition of Oscar Wilde’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Widely recognized as a philosophical masterpiece in Gothic literature, The Picture of Dorian Gray presents a twisted take on Victorian morality and controversial topics prevalent during this era. The story follows a charming young man who sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Meanwhile, his portrait slowly ages as it documents every sin. Oscar Wilde’s expressive and scandalous writing caused a lot of turmoil when it first appeared in 1890, contributing to the novels historical significance.
This edition of Mark Twain’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Relive the joys of childhood in this timeless classic filled with mischief and adventure. The story follows a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River living a life full of wonder and possibility. With memorable characters and colorfully descriptive text, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer remains a time-honored classic among children and adults.
This edition of Charles Dickens’ classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Widely recognized as Dickens’ most esteemed literary work, A Tale of Two Cities tells the story of Manette, a French doctor, and the dark times he endured during his imprisonment in the Bastille during the French Revolution. After eighteen years of confinement, Manette is released to live in London with his Daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. A riveting novel of love and sacrifice that remains a time-honored classic among readers of all ages.
As the child of refugees of World War II Europe and a renowned philosopher and scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley has a deep understanding of how democratic societies can be vulnerable to fascism: Nations don’t have to be fascist to suffer from fascist politics. In fact, fascism’s roots have been present in the United States for more than a century. Alarmed by the pervasive rise of fascist tactics both at home and around the globe, Stanley focuses here on the structures that unite them, laying out and analyzing the ten pillars of fascist politics—the language and beliefs that separate people into an “us” and a “them.” He knits together reflections on history, philosophy, sociology, and critical race theory with stories from contemporary Hungary, Poland, India, Myanmar, and the United States, among other nations. He makes clear the immense danger of underestimating the cumulative power of these tactics, which include exploiting a mythic version of a nation’s past; propaganda that twists the language of democratic ideals against themselves; anti-intellectualism directed against universities and experts; law and order politics predicated on the assumption that members of minority groups are criminals; and fierce attacks on labor groups and welfare. These mechanisms all build on one another, creating and reinforcing divisions and shaping a society vulnerable to the appeals of authoritarian leadership.
By uncovering disturbing patterns that are as prevalent today as ever, Stanley reveals that the stuff of politics—charged by rhetoric and myth—can quickly become policy and reality. Only by recognizing fascists politics, he argues, may we resist its most harmful effects and return to democratic ideals.
This edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
The Secret Garden remains a time-honored classic in children’s literature best known for its vivid imagery and emotional depth. The story follows Mary Lennox, a young English girl who is sent to live with her uncle after losing both her parents during the cholera epidemic in India. One day when her uncle is away, Mary discovers a mysterious walled garden that is kept behind a locked gate. Mary’s curiosity intensifies when she hears sounds of sobbing coming from somewhere within her uncle’s mansion. An unforgettable story full of magic and wonder that continues to charm generations of readers.
This edition of Gaston Leroux’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Follow a series of mysterious events and murders in this dark and twisted tale. This romantic drama tells the story of Erik, a mysterious phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. The Phantom falls in love with Christine Daaé, a beautiful soprano, and begins tutoring her in music. But Erik is enraged to learn that Christine is in love with her Childhood friend, Raoul. A riveting novel of love and jealousy that is sure to capture readers of all ages.
An essential resource, newly revised and updated
In print for nearly half a century, and now in its eighth edition, The Israel-Arab Reader is an authoritative guide to over a century of conflict in the Middle East. It covers the full spectrum of a violent and checkered history—the origins of Zionism and Arab nationalism, the struggles surrounding Israel’s independence in 1948, the Six-Day War and other wars and hostilities over the decades, and the long diplomatic process and many peace initiatives.
Arranged chronologically and without bias by two veteran historians of the Middle East, this comprehensive reference brings together speeches, letters, articles, and reports involving all the major interests in the area. The eighth edition features a new introduction as well as a large new section—more than 40 pages—recounting developments over the last decade, including the intra-Palestinian factional strife between Fatah and Hamas, the roles played by Egypt and Iran in the region, enduring arguments over a two-state solution and the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and issues of human rights abuse and terrorism.
What happens when you mix 1 (accidental) murder with 2 thousand wedding guests, and then toss in a possible curse on 3 generations of an immigrant Chinese-Indonesian family?
You get 4 meddling Asian aunties coming to the rescue!
When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it is inadvertently shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy, her Ma, and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline. It’s the biggest job yet for the family wedding business—”Don’t leave your big day to chance, leave it to the Chans!”—and nothing, not even an unsavory corpse, will get in the way of her auntie’s perfect buttercream flowers.
But things go from inconvenient to downright torturous when Meddy’s great college love—and biggest heartbreak—makes a surprise appearance amid the wedding chaos. Is it possible to escape murder charges, charm her ex back into her life, and pull off a stunning wedding all in one weekend?
Like Henry Ford, Sam Walton, or Steve Jobs in the early years of Ford, Walmart, and Apple, Jeff Bezos is the business story of the decade. Bezos, the richest man on the planet, has built one of the most efficient wealth-creation machines in history with 2% of US household income being spent on nearly 500 million products shipped from warehouses in seventeen countries. Amazon’s business model has not only turned the retail industry and cloud computing inside out, but now its tentacles are squeezing media and advertising, and disrupting the state of technology, the economy, job creation, and society at large. Amazon’s impact is so pervasive that business leaders in nearly every sector around the world need to understand how this force of nature operates.
Based on unprecedented behind-the-scenes reporting from 150 sources inside and outside of Amazon, Bezonomics unveils the underlying principles Jeff Bezos uses to achieve his dominance—customer obsession, extreme innovation, and long-term management, all supported by artificial intelligence—and shows how these are being borrowed and replicated by companies across the United States, in China, and elsewhere. Brian Dumaine shares tips for Amazon-proofing your business. Most important, Bezonomics answers the fundamental question: How are Amazon and its imitators affecting the way we live, and what can we learn from them?
A goldmine for some, and a threat for others, “Bezonomics” has become a life-shaping force both now and in the future that every American must know more about.
This edition of James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
A riveting novel of love and warfare, this action-packed adventure is sure to capture readers of all ages. Follow a passionate, forbidden romance between Uncas, a young Mohican, and Cora, the daughter of a British Colonel. A time-honored favorite in historical fiction that serves as a cultural conversation about interracial love and friendship.
This edition of Jane Austen’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Follow the story of Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful, wealthy and single twenty-year old who is convinced she will never marry. Overly confident in her matchmaking abilities, Emma commits to finding an eligible suitor for her new friend, Harriet Smith, which leads to a series of romantic misunderstandings. With lively characters and dramatic twists, Emma is a brilliant novel that cleverly explores the constraints of marriage and social status during the early nineteenth century.
This edition of Jane Austen’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Anne Elliot is a humble twenty-seven year old happily betrothed to Fredrick Wentworth, a handsome young naval officer. However, Fredrick’s modest income is not enough to satisfy Anne’s well respected family and so she is persuaded to break off the engagement, a decision she painstakingly regrets. Eight years later, the family’s lavish overspending leads them into deep financial trouble. Burdened by debt, the family moves to a house in Bath, England, where Anne and Captain Fredrick are reintroduced. With memorable characters and emotional nuances, Persuasion presents a powerful story that will leave readers wondering are second chances possible?
This edition of Jonathan Swift’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.
Embark on an imaginative journey with Lemuel Gulliver, a trained surgeon who takes to the seas. The story recounts Gulliver’s wild adventures as he travels to remote regions of the world and explores some of the most bizarre islands. Each adventure tells of a unique encounter with unusual civilizations, offering new perspective in Gulliver’s own life. Today, the novel remains a timeless classic appealing to generations of readers.
How do you find a competitive edge when the obstacles feel insurmountable? How do you get people to take you seriously when they’re predisposed not to, and perhaps have already written you off?
Laura Huang has come up against that problem many times–and so has anyone who’s ever felt out of place or underestimated. Many of us sit back quietly, hoping that our hard work and effort will speak for itself. Or we try to force ourselves into the mold of who we think is “successful,” stifling the creativity and charm that makes us unique and memorable.
In Edge, Huang offers a different approach. She argues that success is rarely just about the quality of our ideas, credentials, and skills, or our effort. Instead, achieving success hinges on how well we shape others’ perceptions–of our strengths, certainly, but also our flaws. It’s about creating our own edge by confronting the factors that seem like shortcomings and turning them into assets that make others take notice.
Huang draws from her groundbreaking research on entrepreneurial intuition, persuasion, and implicit decision-making, to impart her profound findings and share stories of previously-overlooked Olympians, assistants-turned-executives, and flailing companies that made momentous turnarounds. Through her deeply-researched framework, Huang shows how we can turn weaknesses into strengths and create an edge in any situation. She explains how an entrepreneur scored a massive investment despite initially being disparaged for his foreign accent, and how a first-time political candidate overcame voters’ doubts about his physical disabilities.
Edge shows that success is about knowing who you are and using that knowledge unapologetically and strategically. This book will teach you how to find your unique edge and keep it sharp.
