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When D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover first appeared in print in the late 1920s, it was an immediate sensation. A vivid—often graphic—exploration of infidelity, sexual awakening, intimacy and free thinking, Chatterley was banned in Britain, America and dozens of other countries for its frank depiction of the sexual act, explicit descriptions of physical love and the liberal use of once-prohibited four-letter words.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the first short story collection published by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his greatest creation: the legendary and brilliant consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: The Wizard of Oz, The Reluctant Dragon, and Five Children and It.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time, featuring such disparate historical characters as the prophet Moses, the Greek general Pericles, France's architect of the Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre, President Thomas Jefferson...

This is a SoundCraft Audiobook production - enhanced with music and sound effects - of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, the follow-up story to his classic children's tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It is no exaggeration to say that over the years, Looking-Glass has become just as popular and beloved as Carroll's first book.

Lewis Carroll's classic tale of nonsense and imagination, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was an immediate sensation upon its publication in 1865. It tells the tale of Alice, a young girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a world filled with talking rabbits, grinning cats, mad hatters, and vengeful queens.

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York City—where the city never sleeps and the streets never forgive. Raised by a prostitute and drug addict who fought every day for survival, I learned early that the world cared little for those cast aside. To most, my mother was just another lost soul. But to me, she was a queen—the one person who loved me unconditionally. When I watched her die in front of my eyes, beaten, violated, and left for dead by the very monsters the world had abandoned her to, I made a vow: I’d make them pay, and I’d become the voice for the voiceless.

A Legacy of Leadership is a personal account of a life shaped by faith, family, and service. Ronald McGinnis Sr. shares his journey from the streets in Houston to the ranks of the U.S. Navy, offering lessons learned through hardship, prayer, and the quiet strength of those who came before him. This isn’t a story about titles or accolades, it’s about character. It’s about the kind of leadership that shows up when no one’s watching. The kind that listens before it speaks, that lifts others without needing credit, and that stays rooted in truth even when the winds of life try to shake it loose.

Abandoned at birth and raised in a quiet South African village, Duma always felt different. When his mother is taken and he unleashes powers he never knew he had, he discovers the truth. He is not just different. He is the result of a secret experiment, a living weapon created without consent. Hunted by scientists, betrayed by those in power, and driven by a deep love for the woman who raised him, Duma must rise. He is faster than bullets, stronger than fear, and fueled by a purpose bigger than himself. From the edge of extinction comes a boy who runs like lightning and fights like a storm.

After narrowly escaping a murder conviction, Marco finds himself back in the only life he knows. His longtime attorney, Johnny Cargile, has once again worked his legal magic, but this time, the stakes are higher than ever. With increasing pressure from law enforcement, Marco and his crew have been ordered to leave Cincinnati. The heat on their organization has become too intense, forcing everyone to retreat to more familiar territory. For Marco, that means returning to Detroit a city he once called home.

The Blackbank family came up in the raw, unforgiving streets of Cincinnati, where the hustle was survival and the streets had no love. They knew the game inside and out until they decided to flip the script. No more fast money, no more illegal moves. They cleaned up, went legit, and built a real estate empire from the ground up. But the streets don’t forget. Old enemies, jealous of their rise, lurked in the shadows, waiting for a chance to pull them back into the chaos. And in this world, loose ends don’t tie themselves sometimes, they gotta be cut.

Tiam is a successful investment mogul with charm to spare and a reputation for being every woman’s favorite mistake. Known for his smooth words, expensive tastes, and emotional detachment, women come and go—but he always stays in control. That is, until a chance encounter with a stunning, no-nonsense woman shakes his world. She’s different. Mysterious. Unimpressed. And now, Tiam can’t stop thinking about her. As his carefully curated world begins to unravel, Tiam is forced to confront a question he’s never considered: Is it time to retire the playboy and finally learn what it means to love?

Bulkhead Confessions is raw, hilarious, and quietly devastating—told with the kind of sharp, honest voice that sounds like your funniest homeboy whispering secrets in the dark. Set inside the tight, messy quarters of Navy life, this novel dives headfirst into temptation, loyalty, heartbreak, and the chaos of trying to stay grounded while everything around you floats. The author, Al Bazz, writes with a razor-edged wit and a storyteller’s soul—mixing inner monologues that read like stand-up comedy with quiet moments that hit like therapy.

"The Valley of Fear" is the fourth and final full novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that featured his greatest creation: the world's first consulting detective, the brilliant and legendary Sherlock Holmes.

This is a book about a young man growing up in London society, within a middle class poor broken, mind state trying to deal with life and learn about himself and the world around him.

My wife and I both had health issues and injuries that we were told here in the US would require surgeries to successfully recover from. Not pleased or satisfied with that answer we immediately set out to try and discover what other possible alternatives there might be out there to help us. Where will this journey take us? Will we get the treatment we desperately needed? Will the results even be what we wanted? You will find the answers to these questions and much more in this book.

This book isn’t here to give you a lecture on “just being yourself” (we both know that advice doesn’t help). Instead, it’s a real talk about how to quiet self-doubt, own your strengths, and step into the world with confidence.

In the corporate towers of Chicago, the veil between worlds is thinning—and Gabriel Blackwood is about to witness the impossible. Senior Vice President at Cryonix Labs, Gabriel has built the perfect life: a fast track to the C-suite and a relationship that keeps him close to power. Faith is a relic of his past—until his godfather delivers his grandmother’s battered Bible, its margins filled with cryptic symbols and warnings that refuse to be ignored. As Cryonix’s most ambitious medical initiative accelerates, patterns emerge. Patients aren’t healing. Ancient symbols echo modern algorithms.

When a mysterious golden envelope lands in Zam Zam's hands, his life changes forever. He finds an invitation to the most thrilling treasure hunt he could ever imagine, leading him through the bustling streets, hidden alleys, and iconic landmarks of Los Angeles County. From Inglewood to Compton, Long Beach to La Puente, Venice to Carson, each city has secrets, challenges, and colorful characters ready to test his courage, wits, and resilience.

This short tome talks frankly about how people ruin good times and good relationships by undervaluing others. It speaks from the standpoint of a fed-up person who would rather be a villain than victim in self defense.