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Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a famous poet bent on deciphering a secret language that is the key to the enemy's deadly force, a task that requires she travel with a splendidly improbable crew to the site of the next attack.

'The sun shone, having no alternative, on the nothing new.' So opens Murphy, Samuel Beckett's first novel, published in 1938. Its work-shy eponymous hero, adrift in London, realises that desire can never be satisfied and withdraws from life, in search of stupor. Murphy's lovestruck fiancée, Celia, tries with tragic pathos to draw him back, but her attempts are doomed to failure. In Dublin, Murphy's friends and familiars are simulacra of him, fragmented and incomplete. They come to London in search of him.

These four works show Samuel Beckett at his most penetrating. Both Krapp's Last Tape (1958) and Not I (1972) are among the most striking pieces written for the theatre in the 20th century. An old man sits at a table, playing back old tapes made when he was younger, mixed glimpses of past feelings. In Not I, we have just a mouth expressing memories and torment in a torrent of words.

Samuel Leeds has helped thousands of investors towards achieving their goal of financial freedom. Being able to make complicated strategies become simple philosophies, Samuel has earned a reputation for being one of the most inspiring investors in the U.K.

Unlock the Future: The Complete AI Advantage CollectionAre you ready to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world? The Complete AI Advantage Collection combines three essential guides—The Essential Beginner’s Guide to AI, The AI in Business Advantage, and Master ChatGPT Effortlessly—to give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate and thrive in the age of AI.

Greg Gallogly swore he’d never go back. Leaving his Kentucky hometown meant escaping the dead-end roads, the violence, and the ghosts of his past. But when his stolen chopper turns up in a gang-run warehouse, one reckless decision forces him and his new friend Tanya on a desperate cross-country escape—one that leads him straight back to Haint’s Hollow. Meanwhile, deep in the Appalachian hollers, Sheriff Hunter Gallogly discovers a badly burned man in a wolf den. The man should be dead. Or, if he is who Hunter thinks he is, he should have turned. But he hasn’t.

In this second part of the famous diary specially adapted for audio, Pepys gives us vivid eye-witness accounts of two famous events: the Plague and the Great Fire of London. Not only do we learn how these two events affected the people of London but also how Pepys and his family were affected, along with his usual minute observations of seventeenth century London life.

The Starship Atlantis takes you on an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary. From alien civilizations and rogue AI to desperate missions on the brink of collapse, these stories will transport you across the stars into the heart of the unknown. This anthology features six never-before-published novellas and short stories, plus two exclusive bonus tales.

No matter how overwhelming, out of control, or insurmountable your debt is, you'll learn how to finally start saving and achieve the financial freedom you truly deserve. Even if you’re addicted to spending or you’ve been trapped in a vicious cycle of debt for years, this book will empower you.

The book that has inspired entrepreneurs for generations, not only is My Life and Work by Henry Ford a memoir of an American icon but it also shows the spirit that built America. Written in 1922, this work provides a unique insight into the observations, ideas, and problem-solving skills of this remarkable man.

Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years...

As the threats to their lives escalate and dangerous, long-hidden truths are revealed, Olivia and Roman may be torn apart forever. The only way to save their future will be to untangle the secrets from the past. But can they survive the darkness hunting them?

World politics is entering a new phase, in which the great divisions among humankind and the dominating source of international conflict will be cultural.

A milestone in the history of the novel, Samuel Richardson's epistolary and elaborate Clarissa follows the life of a chaste young woman desperate to protect her virtue. The recording is divided into three volumes.

Relationships fundamentally influence our health and happiness - and family is the only relationship that we cannot leave, however much we might like to. But we think too narrowly about the impact of our families on our lives. Every Family Has a Story sees best-selling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turn from her work with individuals to sessions with a wide variety of families. 

This classic teaching by a Tibetan master continues to inspire both beginners and long-time practitioners of Buddhist meditation. Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoche shows that meditation extends beyond the formal practice of sitting to build the foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of life. He explores the six activities associated with meditation in action - generosity, discipline, patience, energy, clarity, and wisdom - revealing that through simple, direct experience, one can attain real wisdom.

The Davidson's invite you to unlock your potential to excel on the ASVAB with this fully updated and comprehensive study guide. This book review is designed to fit seamlessly into your life, whether you’re commuting, exercising, or completing chores.

One day, NICK and BEE cross paths over a misdirected email. The connection is instant, electric, they feel like they’ve known each other forever. Nick buys a new suit, gets on a train. Bee steadies her nerves, gets a pep talk from her best friend Leila. This is it. Except it isn’t. Because as they prepare to meet under the clock at Euston station, the universe throws in a twist you’d never see coming . . .

This Next Generation NCLEX-RN Audio Study Guide by Davidsons Audiobooks is your essential companion as you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN (NGN), a revolutionary approach in nursing licensure examination. This audiobook integrates seamlessly into your daily routine, allowing you to study while commuting, exercising, or performing chores, turning every moment into a valuable learning opportunity.

This brilliant satirical novel, tracing the life and loves of Ernest Pontifex, has continued in popularity since its original publication in 1903. Every generation finds in The Way of All Flesh a reaffirmation of youth's rightful struggle against the tyranny of harsh parents and its admirable will for freedom of personal expression.