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From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

These iconic works explore the depths of human suffering, identity, and transformation, showcasing some of the most profound voices of the 20th century. From the haunting reflections on war in All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms to the poetic expression of inner conflict in the works of Owen, Rosenberg, and Brooke, this collection provides a window into the world of writers who grappled with the aftermath of trauma and the search for meaning.

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume 2 is the second instalment of our Modern Classics Collections, delving into a world of 20th-century literary brilliance. This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary. These are the stories that have shaped modern literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and society.

You have five minutes and 500 words to capture the attention of the college admissions staff member reading your essay. How do you share your story in a meaningful and interesting way? By learning the three key components to Crafting the Perfect College Essay. In this book, author and certified life coach, Martina E. Faulkner, LMSW, shares her top tips – and secret formula – on how to write your best college essay, or other short-format writing. After spending years helping high school (and college) students improve their writing, Faulkner began presenting her unique method in a local ...

When Quinn and Riley set out on a family vacation with their parents, the trip ends before it begins. Mother Nature interferes with their plans, setting off a sequence of events that thrusts the teens into a hostile landscape. Stranded with limited supplies and struggling to figure out who they can trust along the way, they must determine how to survive nature’s evolving fury.

A book of poetry from the common man's perspective. Poems that encompass all the feelings and musings of the life of the common man. This collection covers a 30-year span in the author's life and conveys the emotions and moods he was feeling at the time. Each poem is a snapshot of the writer's life at the moment of its composition.

Embark on a journey across the planet through 23 stories written by 16 authors from six different countries. From super-powered humans taking down polluting industries to genius inventors creating innovative high-tech solutions to protect their communities, Gaia Awakens explores the gauntlet of climate fiction, sci-fi, and fantasy alike.

Our base was asked to send a representative to serve on an urgent project at Langley Air Force Base. Of all the potential candidates who could fulfill that role, I was chosen. I am more than capable of meeting and exceeding whatever skills are required. I’ve dedicated two decades of my life to the US military, and I intend to support and defend my country until I am no longer capable. But the deeper entrenched I become in this assignment, the more I question its morality.

I’ve finally got my sister back. Now, if we can just catch up with our friends and find a way home...it’s only 300 miles away. When we’re offered a deal that seems to include everything we need to get home, the only choice is to accept. Never mind that the cost is our silence, along with taking a slight excursion along the way. The clock is ticking and we’re sworn to secrecy. Can we reach home in time and keep our promises? The road ahead is nowhere near easy. Tag along with Quinn and Riley as they attempt to reach their safe haven before devastation erupts.

Quinn doesn’t know it, but at this moment I am finally claiming the role I earned the day she was born. I’m the older sister, but only chronologically. Quinn was always braver and bolder. And now, as my fractured world shatters once again, the person I care about most has a target on her back. If I can’t muster some semblance of strength, the road ahead will break me. Right now, I’m the only one who has any ability to keep Quinn safe. I have no choice. Go willingly or put my sister in danger. It’s not a question. I will protect her the only way I can.

How, and where, do you begin piecing together the remnants of civilization? Unsure if they are lucky to have endured Mother Nature’s latest attempt at human annihilation, Quinn and Riley must find a way to rebuild their lives with the few others remaining under new societal constructs that threaten to destroy what's left of their humanity and the human race.