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Jimmy, known by his friends as Meathead, wants to be a good kid...he really does. But his friends are wild and lead him into serious trouble. Stealing, fighting slingshot battles, and lying to girls, Meathead hilariously struggles to be honest while enduring growing pains and dealing with a terrible loss. Set in the suburbs in the late '70s, even Meathead starts to understand what it takes to grow up and be a good man.

In these uncanny and insidious tales, Jane Bowles presents an incendiary and groundbreaking vision of the mad possibilities of literary modernism. From "Everything Is Nice," where an American woman is led to a house in a "blue Moslem town" by a veiled woman with porcupines in her basket, to "Camp Cataract," a tour de force of middle-class claustrophobia and dread set in Colorado, these stories are a bewildering, headlong plunge into the jagged, fever-dream world of Jane Bowles.

Charles Dexter Ward is a young man from a prominent Rhode Island family who has disappeared from a mental asylum. He had been incarcerated during a prolonged period of insanity, during which he exhibited minor and inexplicable physiological changes. His empty cell is found to be very dusty. The bulk of the story concerns the investigation conducted by the Wards' family doctor, Marinus Bicknell Willett, in an attempt to discover the reason for Ward's madness and physiological changes.

Ben Stokes is not cast in the same mould as the vast majority of English cricketers. Fiery, combative, gladiatorial - he plays the game hard and with great gusto. He is an all-rounder who bats, bowls and fields at full throttle. Some opponents feel threatened by his physical stature and aggressive brand of cricket. Stokes simply doesn't back down, smashing the next ball for six, bowling his 90 mph 'chin music' or taking a breathtakingly full-stretch catch at backward point.

Have you ever been really good at something and not allowed yourself to do it? And I'm not talking about something small, like making cappuccinos (but that's a real talent, too, especially when you add the milk leaf, which Grace the barista is either incapable of or unwilling to do). No, I'm talking about something hugely, mind bogglingly big. Creating Star Wars Episode IV big. I'm talking about saving people.

The story revolves around a Bostonian painter named Richard Upton Pickman who creates horrifying images. His works are brilliantly executed, but so graphic that they result in the revocation of his membership in the Boston Art Club and he is shunned by his fellow artists. The narrator is a friend of Pickman, who, after the artist's mysterious disappearance, relates to another acquaintance how he was taken on a tour of Pickman's personal gallery, hidden away in a run-down backwater slum of the city.

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of outdated beliefs and stagnant habits, yearning for a breakthrough? "The Art of Unlearning Everything That Keeps You Stuck" is your guide to liberation and growth. In this transformative self-help book, discover how shedding the mental baggage of past conditioning can pave the way to a life of renewed clarity and purpose. With practical strategies and illuminating insights, this book empowers you to dismantle the barriers holding you back—from self-doubt to fear of change—and replace them with a mindset geared for success.

Thomas Hood (May 23, 1799-May 3, 1845) was an English poet, author and humorist. Hood wrote regularly for the magazines, The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works. Hood, never robust, lapsed into invalidism by the age of 41, and died at the age of 45. The following includes Hood's short stories: The Widow of Galicia and The Golden Cup and The Dish of Silver.

In a world filled with ancient secrets and untold dangers, five heroes embark on a perilous journey into the Dungeon of Shadows, a place where darkness and mystery reign supreme. Thalia Windstrider, the keen-eyed half-elf ranger; Bronn Ironfist, the indomitable dwarf fighter; Seraphina Moonshadow, the powerful tiefling sorcerer; Eldrin Oakenshield, the noble human paladin; and Nymril Starlight, the radiant aasimar cleric, each bring their unique skills and courage to the fore as they face treacherous traps, fearsome creatures, and dark magic that lurks around every corner.

Could you love something so hideous and offensive that it made you ill to look at it? If you travel to a little dive called Violet's Tavern in Pasadena, you are apt to hear that question from Violet herself. But whatever you do, don't give her an answer. And don't tell her your sins. Especially after closing time.

In Rafael Nadal: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the incredible story of one of tennis' best players, Rafael Nadal. For the last two decades, three men have dominated the game of tennis: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. Nadal will likely go down as the greatest clay-court player to ever grace the court.

Discover the life you were meant to live with Faith, purpose, and courage. What would it look like to live with unwavering purpose, to love without holding back, and to lead with quiet strength in a world full of noise? Live Love Lead is an invitation to move beyond the surface and embrace the deeper calling God has placed on your life. Through heartfelt stories, biblical truth, and honest reflection, this book encourages you to release fear, resist the pressure to perform, and step into the kind of life only God can shape.

You probably know that Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. Did you know that he also invented an early version of a helicopter and a tank, and that he planned to execute the Time Warp Trio for spying on his inventions? Sam's bright idea to look for the inventor of the Book takes the guys to...

Twenty Years After is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, first serialized from January to August 1845. A book of The d'Artagnan Romances, it is a sequel to The Three Musketeers and precedes The Vicomte de Bragelonne (which includes the sub-plot Man in the Iron Mask). The novel follows events in France during the Fronde, during the childhood reign of Louis XIV, and in England near the end of the English Civil War, leading up to the victory of Oliver Cromwell and the execution of King Charles I.

With their epic tales of gods, heroes, magic and monsters, the Greek myths have thrilled us for more than 2,000 years and inspired countless adaptations. Now, in this captivating collection, two award-winning playwrights bring their own fresh, contemporary takes to the famous legends of Odysseus, Orpheus and Eurydice.

What Would You Do If You Stopped Waiting for Permission? is a powerful and inspiring guide that helps you break free from the trap of seeking approval and waiting for external validation. This book empowers you to take control of your life by embracing self-trust, making bold decisions, and acting with confidence—without waiting for anyone else’s “okay.”

Are You Stuck — Or Just Scared to Start? is a raw, honest, and empowering guide that helps you identify whether you’re genuinely trapped in life’s challenges — or simply held back by fear of beginning. This short book cuts through confusion and procrastination to uncover the real barriers between you and forward momentum.

These 16 stories, ranging from flash fiction to novella length, extend from the far corners of space to the edge of time and back to cutting-edge explorations inspired by today’s headlines. Hear about clones and combat cyborgs, nanotechnology experiments and giant robots, super-sentient lab rats and immortal dogs, alien magicians and altered time lines.

The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit (commonly known as Martin Chuzzlewit) is a novel by Charles Dickens, considered the last of his picaresque novels. It was originally serialised in 1843 and 1844. Dickens thought it to be his best work, but it was one of his least popular novels. Like nearly all of Dickens' novels, Martin Chuzzlewit was released to the public in monthly instalments. The main theme of the novel, according to a preface by Dickens, is selfishness, portrayed in a satirical fashion using all the members of the Chuzzlewit family.

In a quiet American town, an adopted boy wrestles with a face that doesn’t fit and a heart burdened by invisible scars. Distorted Self-Portrait follows Steven Anthony’s deeply emotional journey as he confronts racial prejudice, the truth of his adoption, betrayal, and redemption. From childhood pain to a breathtaking reunion with his roots in war-torn Korea, Steven discovers that identity is not defined by blood or appearance but by love, sacrifice, and courage. This inspiring coming-of-age story reminds us that even the most fragmented souls can find their way to wholeness.