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The Powers that Punish

Prison and Politics in the Era of the "Big House", 1920-1955

by Charles Bright ...

Series series Law, Meaning, And Violence
In a pathbreaking study of a major state prison, Michigan's Jackson State Penitentiary during the middle years of this century, Charles Bright addresses several aspects of the history and theory of punishment. The study is an institutional history of an American penitentiary, concerned with how a carceral regime was organized and maintained, how prisoners were treated and involved in the creation ... Read more

$50.39 USD

In a pathbreaking study of a major state prison, Michigan's Jackson State Penitentiary during the middle years of this century, Charles Bright addresses several aspects of the history and theory of punishment. The study is an institutional history of an American penitentiary, concerned with how a carceral regime was organized and maintained, how prisoners were treated and involved in the creation
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The Story of the Atlantic Cable (Unabridged)

by Charles Bright ...

Narrated by Elinore Hill, Anna Tiley, Jeanne Quero ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

In the annals of technological marvels, the story of the Atlantic Cable stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Sir Charles Bright, a pioneer in the field of submarine telegraphy, chronicles the arduous journey of laying the first transatlantic cable, connecting continents and revolutionizing global communication. From the initial vision to the countless setbacks and triumphs, ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the annals of technological marvels, the story of the Atlantic Cable stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Sir Charles Bright, a pioneer in the field of submarine telegraphy, chronicles the arduous journey of laying the first transatlantic cable, connecting continents and revolutionizing global communication. From the initial vision to the countless setbacks and triumphs,
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Remarkably Bright Creatures

A Novel

by Shelby Van Pelt ...

A New York Times BestsellerNow a Netflix FilmA Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!“Remarkably Bright Creatures is a beautiful examination of how loneliness can be transformed, cracked open, with the slightest touch from another living thing.” -- Kevin Wilson, author of Nothing to See HereFor fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, wit... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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A New York Times BestsellerNow a Netflix FilmA Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!“Remarkably Bright Creatures is a beautiful examination of how loneliness can be transformed, cracked open, with the slightest touch from another living thing.” -- Kevin Wilson, author of Nothing to See HereFor fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, wit...
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Blood Over Bright Haven

A Novel

by M. L. Wang ...

The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.“Powerful, thought-provoking. . . . Fans of R.F. Kuang’s Babel will find much to admire here, from the intricate magic system to the unflinching exploration of societal issues.”—BooklistAN ... Read more

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The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.“Powerful, thought-provoking. . . . Fans of R.F. Kuang’s Babel will find much to admire here, from the intricate magic system to the unflinching exploration of societal issues.”—BooklistAN
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The Assassin's Blade

The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas

by Sarah J. Maas ...

Series Book 0 - Throne of Glass
The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend.With this collection of prequel novellas, step into the world of the complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no ... Read more

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The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend.With this collection of prequel novellas, step into the world of the complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no
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44 Charles Street

A Novel

by Danielle Steel ...

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Danielle Steel's Betrayal.A magical transformation takes place in Danielle Steel’s luminous novel: Strangers become roommates, roommates become friends, and friends become a family in a turn-of-the-century house in Manhattan’s West Village.The plumbing was prone to leaks, the furniture rescued from garage sales. And every square inch was being devotedly ... Read more

$6.99 USD

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Danielle Steel's Betrayal.A magical transformation takes place in Danielle Steel’s luminous novel: Strangers become roommates, roommates become friends, and friends become a family in a turn-of-the-century house in Manhattan’s West Village.The plumbing was prone to leaks, the furniture rescued from garage sales. And every square inch was being devotedly
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The Rat-Catcher's Daughter

Lilywhite Boys, #0.5

by KJ Charles ...

Series Book 0.5 - Lilywhite Boys
Music-hall singer Miss Christiana is in serious debt, and serious trouble. She owes more than she can pay to a notorious criminal, and now he plans to make an example of her. There's no way out.But Christiana has an admirer. Stan Kamarzyn has watched her sing for a year and he doesn't want to see her get hurt. Stan's nobody special--just a dodgy bloke from Bethnal Green--but he's got useful ... Read more

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Music-hall singer Miss Christiana is in serious debt, and serious trouble. She owes more than she can pay to a notorious criminal, and now he plans to make an example of her. There's no way out.But Christiana has an admirer. Stan Kamarzyn has watched her sing for a year and he doesn't want to see her get hurt. Stan's nobody special--just a dodgy bloke from Bethnal Green--but he's got useful
... Read more
Charles Darwin

Historical Personalities, #0

by Pocket History ...

Series Book 0 - Historical Personalities
Charles Darwin was one of the most influential scientists in human history. His groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection forever changed the way we understand life on Earth. By challenging long-held beliefs about the origins of species, Darwin sparked a scientific revolution that continues to shape biology, genetics, and modern science.Born in England in 1809, Darwin showed an early ... Read more

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Charles Darwin was one of the most influential scientists in human history. His groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection forever changed the way we understand life on Earth. By challenging long-held beliefs about the origins of species, Darwin sparked a scientific revolution that continues to shape biology, genetics, and modern science.Born in England in 1809, Darwin showed an early
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Total Leaders 2.0

Leading in the Age of Empowerment

by Charles J. Schwahn, William G. Spady ...

Total Leaders 2.0 is the twenty-first-century's quick guide to leadership and successful change. It places the best thinking of several dozen, cutting-edge leadership and change gurus of the past two decades into an integrated, compelling, easily understood, and practical leadership framework: the Total Leader 2.0 Model. The model's five domains and fifteen performance roles enable leaders in any ... Read more

$42.09 USD

Total Leaders 2.0 is the twenty-first-century's quick guide to leadership and successful change. It places the best thinking of several dozen, cutting-edge leadership and change gurus of the past two decades into an integrated, compelling, easily understood, and practical leadership framework: the Total Leader 2.0 Model. The model's five domains and fifteen performance roles enable leaders in any
... Read more
Wild (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 Digital Edition)

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Cheryl Strayed ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose ... Read more

$12.99 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose
... Read more
Whatever Gets You Through the Night

'Loud, bright, fast and funny - a perfect read' Guardian

by Charles Higson ...

From the author of the latest official James Bond novel**'Charlie Higson's new book will certainly get you through the night, though you may not get a lot of sleep...' Mark Billingham'Terrific' The i'Hugely entertaining' Sunday Times**'A slick satirical thriller' The SunMost people travel to Corfu to escape the real world for a couple of weeks. But not McIntyre. McIntyre's a fixer, specia... ... Read more

$2.99 USD

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From the author of the latest official James Bond novel**'Charlie Higson's new book will certainly get you through the night, though you may not get a lot of sleep...' Mark Billingham'Terrific' The i'Hugely entertaining' Sunday Times**'A slick satirical thriller' The SunMost people travel to Corfu to escape the real world for a couple of weeks. But not McIntyre. McIntyre's a fixer, specia...
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Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)

by Cheryl Strayed ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century**At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was ... Read more

$7.99 USD

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century**At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was
... Read more

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