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At 8:53 pm, thousands of people watched as Jake Foster secured the state title for his basketball team with his signature fadeaway. But by the next morning, he's disappeared without a trace. Nobody has any idea where he is: not his best friend who knows him better than anyone else, not his ex-girlfriend who may still have feelings for him, not even his little brother who never expected Jake to abandon him. Was he abducted? Did he run away to try to take his game to the next level? Or is it something else, something darker—something they should have seen coming?

The Souls of Black Folk is a 1903 work of American literature by W. E. B. Du Bois. It is a seminal work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African-American literature. The book contains several essays on race, some of which the magazine Atlantic Monthly had previously published. To develop this work, Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African American in American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African-American history, The Souls of Black Folk also holds an important place in social science as one of the early works in the field of sociology.

Journey through the powerful biography of John Brown, an abolitionist often misunderstood as a fanatic visionary. This heartfelt narrative is penned by W.E.B DuBois, a distinguished author, scholar, sociologist, a significant voice in the civil rights activism, and a founding member of the N.A.A.C.P. Immerse yourself in this compelling account as presented by Ciufi Galeazzi.

Luisonn’s citizens are finally united, but they don’t see the monster behind President Hulei’s lies. Firin does. He destroyed her life and turned the only man she’s ever loved against her. Now presumed dead, she resurfaces with a new face and a thirst for vengeance. The president must die. Bregan lost everything to rebellion and betrayal: his family, his theater, and now Firin. When gruesome murders rise in the city’s shadows—with many of the victims children—and clues implicate the president, Bregan starts investigating.

The Bard was so incredibly prolific that even most Shakespeare scholars would welcome the occasional refresher course, and most of the rest of us haven't even got a clue as to what a petard actually is. Fear not, the best-selling authors of Homework for Grown-Ups are here to help.

Retirement is often celebrated as a joyful milestone — a time of freedom, flexibility, and long-awaited possibility. Yet until you begin the journey, you may not fully realise how deeply this transition unfolds. Stepping away from a long career is more than a lifestyle change — it is an evolution. Alongside excitement, many people experience unexpected questions about identity, purpose, daily structure, and what comes next. This is not a sign that something is wrong. It is a normal and natural part of the retirement transition. Living Your Best Life in Retirement is a warm and ...

The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work by W. E. B. Du Bois. Originally published in 1903, it contains many essays on race and equality, but is also a piece of seminal history, laying the groundwork for the field of sociology. Some of the essays in the book were even previously published by the Atlantic Monthly magazine. When writing, Du Bois drew from his personal experiences as an African-American in America to highlight the issues of prejudice that were still going on into the 20th century.

Relying on primary sources-oral history interviews, personal memoirs, newspaper articles, official records, diaries, and letters - E.R. Milner cuts through myth and legend to create this startling portrait of the real Bonnie and Clyde.

He’ll kill to keep her. As their dark, twisted bond deepens, Hannah realizes there is no world beyond Dante’s walls. He’s the only man who has ever truly seen her. But the cost of his obsession is far more than she could have ever imagined. She belongs to him now—body and soul. In this unhinged, electrifying romance, love doesn’t come with roses. It comes with chains. And when the lines between love and madness blur, there’s only one truth: Dante will never let her go. Warning: This is a dark romance that explores intense themes of obsession, possessiveness, and control. For ...

While politicians, entrepreneurs, and even school children could tell you that sustainability is an important and nearly universal value, many of them, and many of us, may struggle to define the term, let alone trace its history. What is sustainability? Is it always about the environment? What science do we need to fully grasp what it requires? What does sustainability mean for business? How can governments plan for a sustainable future?

Welcome to the sister podcast of Youtuber bareflowerfarm where we interview flower farmers with all experiences- those with just 1 year under their belt to over a decade. So many small flower farms are successful, yet ”fly under the radar” and it’s my goal to highlight their experiences and learnings so that we can all benefit. These interviews are originally made for Youtube, and we encourage your to check out our Youtube channel for visuals and even more episodes! www.youtube.com/@bareflowerfarm

Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its "tried and true" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective...

Carli Morris is looking forward to a quiet retirement. With more money than she can imagine earned from the sale of her Madison Avenue ad agency, she dreams of spending her golden years painting and giving back to society. But the heartbreaking discovery of a homeless woman poisoned to death in Carli’s neighborhood not only opens her eyes to others but reopens the wounds of Carli’s own tragic loss.

In this vibrant fantasy, E.B. Brown continues the story of Nicholas and Sophia, two lovers forever bound together by time and fate. The moment Nicholas sauntered into my life, the trajectory of my future became irrevocably tangled with his. No, I would not change it, yet the adjustment was fluid, ever developing, and each day with him at my side made me hungry for more. Knowing the date of your demise was not an easy cross to bear, and Sophia had no choice but to accept her fate. Yet when Nicholas Neilsson crashed into her life, everything changed. Her practical, planned, and orchestrated ...

A New York Times Book Review New & Noteworthy Book “For democracy’s weary champions, White’s time-tested prose is a shot of adrenaline.”—Madeleine Albright A collection of essays, letters, and poems from E. B. White, “one of the country’s great literary treasures” (New York...

Kate agrees to an arranged marriage with the mysterious Thomas Westwood to save her family's estate, but not everyone welcomes her at Wishwood, her husband's crumbling manor. The family members talk about a curse, lights move through the ruins at night, and Kate's maid won't spend the night in the house. Thomas is hiding something from Kate as well, but as she grows closer to him, a series of accidents makes her suspect that someone is willing to kill to keep Wishwood's secrets buried in the past.

Is Sex Necessary? was originally published in 1929 as a satirical and comedic exploration of romantic and sexual relationships, co-authored by iconic comedic writers E.B. White and James Thurber. Written in the aftermath of the Jazz Age and amidst changing societal norms regarding gender and relationships, Is Sex Necessary? parodies the burgeoning field of psychological and sexual analysis, poking fun at the over-seriousness with which such topics were increasingly dissected in the early 20th century.

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.

Over the years, W.E.B. Griffin's stories of the military and police, told with crackling realism and rich characters, have won him millions of fans and acclaim as "the dean of the American war adventure" (Publishers Weekly). Now he vaults into the present day with a series as exciting as...

In this short work, the author of The Land Flipper: Turning Dirt into Dollars covers the basics of owner financing from the perspective of both buyers and sellers. What is it? How does it work? What are some of the specific issues to consider when approaching an owner-financed deal? In an overview of three decades spent flipping land, E. B. Farmer discusses how seller financing benefits both sides of the transaction and how a bit of contractual maneuvering can be used to make difficult real estate deals happen quickly and with ease.