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It is 1936, and on the East Side of Manhattan, a would-be writer named Don Birnam decides to have a drink. And then another, and then another, until he's in the midst of what becomes a five-day binge. A classic tale of one man's struggle with alcoholism, this revolutionary novel remains Charles Jackson's best-known book - a daring autobiographical work that paved the way for contemporary addiction literature.

Audiofile magazine says, “GraphicAudio sets the gold standard for full-cast dramatizations.” In The Gospel of Mark, this talent shines in vivid and deeply moving production of Mark’s actual and complete words.

First time in audiobook form, this "lost" Louis L'Amour novel, published in three parts in the old pulp magazines during the 1950s, showcases the story of the settling of the west in the lives and loves of the riders of the Tumbling K ranch. Once again, Louis L'Amour delivers an unforgettable novel of men and women facing the raw challenges of the range land. Ward McQueen and Kim Sartain are friends and hands on the Tumbling K ranch. One will find love with its passionate owner, Ruth Kermett.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was created by the US government during World War II to aid in the construction of the first atomic bomb. Drawing on oral history and previously classified material, this book portrays the patterns of daily life in this unique setting.

A New Superhero is Born in this Light-hearted, Lightning-fast Series! The Emperor’s partners in crime-fighting operate all over the world, and come from many walks of life, like San Francisco-based detective Jack Allen, who finds himself opposing a recondite super-criminal whose drive to secure an unknown goal means death and destruction for any who oppose him. Like the hero of a cliffhanger serial from the golden days of Hollywood, Jack adopts the identity of Fireball, masked crusader for Justice, to face doom from fire, water, a runaway locomotive, guided missiles, explosions, and even ...

The world's first non-costumed super hero, an underground pulp action Sensation – first time ever in book form! "Nonstop action, thriller fans will love it." -Joe Vadalma, author of The Chronicles of Morgaine the Witch. Are you a fan of James Bond and Cotton Malone? Of “Maverick” and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”? Of Modesty Blaise or Catwoman? Of Spiderman or Green Lantern? Of Doc Savage and the Spider? Then prepare to enter a world of adventure and danger, of a hero unequaled since the days of the movie serials, of Golden Age comic books, and the yellowed pages of pulp magazines, a ...

THE WORLD'S FIRST NON-COSTUMED SUPER HERO! “An embarrassment of high adventure riches, mixing every cool paperback, comic, late night TV treasure and the best of heady 60s and 70s spy adventure with the breakneck pace of the great Republic serials, and all with a wry sense of good humor that rival's Napoleon Solo's best lines. Oh, and the good guys win. As they should." -Steve Latshaw, author Stan Lee’s Lightspeed Are you a fan of Superman, Captain America, the Flash, the Avengers. Doc Savage, and other super heroes? Then prepare to enter a world of adventure and danger, of a hero ...

From journalist and New York Times best-selling author Charles Blow comes a powerful manifesto and call to action for Black Americans to amass political power and fight white supremacy.

In six weeks in 1940, France was overrun by German troops and surrendered. One junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. At that moment, Charles de Gaulle entered into history. For the rest of the war, de Gaulle frequently bit the hand that fed him. He insisted on being treated as the true embodiment of France, and quarrelled violently with Churchill and Roosevelt. But he managed to have France recognised as one of the victorious Allies.

On December 4, 1931, a mob of White men in Salisbury, Maryland, lynched and set ablaze a 23-year-old Black man named Matthew Williams. His gruesome murder was part of a wave of white terrorism in the wake of the stock market crash of 1929, which exposed Black laborers to white rage. For nearly a century, the lynching of Matthew Williams has lived in the shadows of the more well-known incidents of racial terror in the Deep South, haunting both the Eastern Shore and the state of Maryland as a whole.

The brilliantly assembled collective of authors behind the book “You say you LOVE me, but do you RESPECT me”, delivers a rare authenticity and vulnerability in what will be hailed as a classic depiction of TRUTH. The writers were able to successfully convey their perspectives on RESPECT through objective, normative, subjective, and complex truths. Raw passion sits at the helm of this literary masterpiece. © 2023 Charles Dixon III

This curated collection of seven groundbreaking works brings together some of the most transformative and inspiring books ever written. Designed to empower readers to unlock their potential, achieve success, and create lasting positive change, this anthology combines timeless wisdom with beautifully illustrated editions to enhance the reading experience. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason: Discover financial freedom through ancient Babylonian parables, offering practical principles on saving, investing, and wealth creation.

"No creed but Christ." This claim tries to remove the mess of doctrinal controversy. After all, doesn't everyone know that "doctrine divides"? But would avoiding creeds and confessions really clear away confusion? What do you believe about Jesus? Was he really God? The answers to these important questions make a creed, even if it's poorly worded or false. Creeds are unavoidable.

In 1968, Bruce Tucker, a Black man, went into Virginia’s top research hospital with a head injury, only to have his heart taken out of his body and put into the chest of a White businessman. Now, in The Organ Thieves, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Chip Jones exposes the horrifying inequality surrounding Tucker’s death and how he was used as a human guinea pig without his family’s permission or knowledge.

We all have been impacted by amazing influences in our lives. We create an everlasting ripple effect by learning lessons from those that have impacted us. When we apply those lessons, we are able to make our world a better place. The Impact of Influence, Using Your Impact to Create a Life of Influence is overflowing with wisdom from visionary author, Chip Baker, and 16 other powerful influencers who have discovered their paths to success. They are influencing many and impacting generations. The inspirational stories within the pages of this book will inspire you to make a positive ...

A northern white couple has relocated to the South to operate a vineyard on a North Carolina plantation. There, they pass their idle hours listening to the stories of one Uncle Julius, who has a deep knowledge of the land. These stories, however, are more than mere entertainments. They all have their time and place, and they offer not only a quiet commentary on the events of the day but also a deeper reckoning with the plantation’s disturbing past.

Thomas Johnson and Charles Spurgeon lived worlds apart: Johnson, an American slave, born into captivity and longing for freedom and Spurgeon, an Englishman born into relative ease and comfort but, longing, too, for a freedom of his own. Their respective journeys led to an unlikely meeting and an even more unlikely friendship, forged by fate and mutual love for the mission of Christ. Steal Away Home tells a previously untold story set in the 1800s of the relationship between an African-American missionary and one of the greatest preachers to ever live.

Robert the Bruce, scion of one of the most noble houses in Scotland, is propelled into rebellion by the "Hammer of the Scots". Edward Plantagenet, king of England, who uses Scotland's inherently unstable clan system to seize power and claim the disunited country as his own.

The Self-Help Classics Collection: Guide to Personal Freedom is an essential compendium of over 40 timeless works that have inspired millions to unlock their potential, overcome limitations, and achieve personal freedom. This edition includes landmark titles such as The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Faith, Freedom For All, The Master Key System, and As A Man Thinketh, among many others. Each book in this collection offers profound insights into the power of positive thinking, personal growth, and the principles of success.

Jason used to be Philip, now at 17, he's trying to come to terms with the possibility that his childhood friend turned enemy may actually be the love of his life, and many lives before this one! To add to the pressure, the Hunter, who terrorized Philip seems to be back and on the hunt again. Can Jason work with his onetime friend to keep everyone alive? Jason is a talented Knower, but he's going to have to find more of his kind if he's going to survive. Falling in love with your worst enemy is very inconvenient when someone's trying to kill you. Learning to love and let go of the past may ...