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What are our obligations to others as people in a free society? Should government tax the rich to help the poor? Is the free market fair? Is it sometimes wrong to tell the truth? Do individual rights and the common good conflict? These questions are at the core of our public life today - and at the heart of Justice, in which Michael J. Sandel shows how a surer grasp of philosophy can help us to make sense of politics, morality, and our own convictions as well.

In this collection of Jeff Bezos' writings - his unique and strikingly original annual shareholder letters, plus numerous speeches and interviews that provide insight into his background, his work, and the evolution of his ideas - you'll gain an insider's view of the why and how of his success. Spanning a range of topics across business and public policy, from innovation and customer obsession to climate change and outer space, this book provides a rare glimpse into how Bezos thinks about the world and where the future might take us.

J. D. Vance grew up in the hills of Kentucky. His family and friends were the people most of the world calls rednecks, hillbillies or white trash. In this deeply moving memoir, Vance tells the story of his family’s demons and of America’s problem with generational neglect. How his mother struggled against, but never fully escaped, the legacies of abuse, alcoholism, poverty and trauma. How his grandparents, ‘dirt poor and in love’, gave everything for their children to chase the American dream. How Vance beat the odds to graduate from Yale Law School.

It’s been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress. Sarah has long since moved on, starting a family with her new husband, Bob Miller, and changing careers. Her life is back to being exactly how she always wanted … or is it?

Nexum should be a paradise. A world where a radiant Goddess cures every illness, her Chosen enforce peace, and monsters can be tamed into powerful Familiars. But for Ethan Bishop, a fun-loving doctor ripped from Earth, paradise has a pulse… and it’s not healthy.

Following the devastating events in Wyndor, Torin dares to hope his enemies have finally set aside their hatreds. For a year, the draconic cult has been silent, allowing Torin and his companion to forge a new life in Skrithe, the realm of master swordsmiths and forgers. But their peace was always an illusion. While journeying to the far north of Westskyr—the edge of the known world—Torin learns of a catastrophic attack. His past returns to haunt him, and now the realms teeter on the brink of annihilation.

A Korean man is poisoned in broad daylight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A Russian intelligence officer is assassinated in a Washington hotel. And a real-estate mogul has just become the 45th President of the United States. The world teeters on the brink and three individuals find themselves caught up in the crosshairs: Jenna, a seasoned CIA officer, whose past missions refuse to stay buried. Lyosha, a student in Moscow who confronts Vladimir Putin on live TV only to suffer the consequences.

An extraordinary lunar event shatters the barriers between the living and the dead. Zoya, Yuli, and Katie find themselves reunited, discovering their destinies are inexplicably linked, but the eternal coven's collective desire to heal the wounds that haunt them may never materialize.

After discovering she has supernatural powers and has been chosen to conspire with karma, Katie’s first reading is from a desperate pregnant woman and has her tangling with unsavory characters from her great-great grandmother's checkered past. She unknowingly becomes the target of a dangerous mob member, leading her best friend to take matters into her own hands. Teaming up with Katie's children and her trusty dog, Arlo, they race against the clock to find her. Meanwhile, Yuli finds herself forced to consider joining forces with her mortal enemy, Zoya, in order to bring her granddaughter home.

"Digging For Life" is a moving narrative by Adiang Assuoe, chronicling his harrowing journey from Cameroon to the diamond fields of Angola. In this heartfelt memoir, Assuoe shares his pursuit of a better life in post-apartheid South Africa, a dream that tragically lands him in a world of exploitation and enslavement. Assuoe's storytelling captures the essence of an individual's struggle against overwhelming odds, making "Digging For Life" a compelling read that resonates with anyone who has dared to dream. It's a story that stays with you, long after the last page is turned.

Aldo Hale will do anything to rescue his brother from the monster that’s taken him into the forest. But the Deep Wood is no place to venture alone, especially when Aldo’s brother is only one of a dozen or more villagers to vanish among the trees since the last full moon. Luckily, Aldo won’t be alone. He has Ishi, the last known dog in existence, and perhaps the only creature strong enough to face the Deep Wood and come back alive. There’s just one problem: owning a dog is a death sentence, the Citadel has found him out, and that means war.

This isn’t just a book of affirmations — it’s your daily ritual for coming home to yourself. For the modern woman who’s done dimming her light, questioning her worth, or shrinking to fit — this is your moment. This is your return to power. Inside Affirmations for the Modern Woman: Self Love & Self Worth, you’ll discover 500 powerful, soul-nourishing affirmations crafted to help you rebuild unshakable confidence from the inside out.

I never lose control. Just one moment of happiness might bring forth the evil that taints my blood. So, I stick to satisfying other people's fantasies with my kink dating app. That's how I found her. Regan Everglow is sweet. Deserving of all the beauty this life has to offer. But she's known darkness, too. Her control was stolen from her years ago. Now, she's ready to take it back. And I'm going to help.

Some might say that Huey P. Newton was destined to bridge two worlds that rarely intersect. Here was a man who could quote Plato’s Republic as easily as he could navigate the dangerous streets of Oakland. His mind was as sharp as his street instincts were keen, and this unique combination allowed him to transform simmering frustration and deep-seated anger into something far more powerful—the Black Panther Party. This revolutionary movement would shake the very foundations of American society.

Calvin and Benny may have enrolled in UPA at the same time and been orbiting each other ever since, but neither is prepared for the changes their final year brings. Can they survive it together or will the school itself become collateral damage of their decade-long feud?

The continuation of the Soulweaver LitRPG series, from the bestselling author of Ashborn Primordial and the Magnus series! Expect weak to very strong progression, a hard magic system with a unique power set, epic character-driven plotlines, crafting & enchanting, worldbuilding mystery, and so much more!

A hugely enjoyable, must-listen murder mystery sure to appeal to fans of Elly Griffiths, Anthony Horowitz, and Agatha Christie, with one of the best and most satisfying conclusions you'll ever hear. A classic in Japan, available in English for the first time.

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life until a demon murdered her closest friends. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

In an exciting partnership with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents these 24 lectures that offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese life and culture. Professor Ravina, with the expert collaboration of the Smithsonian's historians, brings you a grand portrait of Japan.

The world-renowned philosopher and author of the best-selling Justice explores the central question of our time: What has become of the common good? World-renowned philosopher Michael J. Sandel argues that to overcome the crises that are upending our world, we must rethink the attitudes toward success and failure that have accompanied globalization and rising inequality. Sandel shows the hubris a meritocracy generates among the winners and the harsh judgment it imposes on those left behind, and traces the dire consequences across a wide swath of American life.