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The growing wealth inequality continues to dominate headlines. The divide between the haves and have nots in America is increasingly political and tensions are rising. On one side, the wealthy wield power and advantage, keeping the system operating in their favor, all while retreating into enclaves that separate them further and further from the poor and working class.

One book above all others has transfixed connoisseurs for four centuries—a book sold for shillings in the streets of London, whisked to Manhattan for millions, and stored deep within the vaults of Tokyo. The book: William Shakespeare’s First Folio of 1623. Paul Collins, lover of odd books and author of the national bestseller Sixpence House, takes up the strange quest for this white whale of precious books.

In Joan Collins third novel, Katherine Bennet is the star who has made The Skeffingtons the most watched TV soap opera in America. She has money, fame, power, but her private life is in tatters. Newly divorced, with a son threatening to go off the rails, Katherine promises herself and her public that she will never marry again. But she underestimates the sheer isolation of being as famous as she is - a woman sought out by the wrong people for the wrong reasons and avoided by all the right people.

Four bored juvenile delinquents break into a house on Halloween in order to play a trick on the owner, only to find themselves the prey of a depraved serial killer. Can they survive a night of unspeakable horror and escape a madman's terrible judgment?

After her successful book about self-love for women, life coach Rebecca Collins has now turned to the needs of men and the difficulties they face in loving themselves. There has never been a more confusing time for men, who are struggling to find their balance between being "manly" and expressing their authentic self.

Eva and Jerome are on a romantic first date at a fancy French restaurant until a dead body is discovered in the alley. The date is obviously ruined, and the owner of the restaurant quickly gets blamed for the murder. Knowing there is more to the case, Eva recruits the Murder Mystery Book Club for one last mystery.

Art teacher Walter Hartright is on the road to London when he encounters an enigmatic woman dressed entirely in white. She's an unnerving portent of strange things to come as Hartright starts a new job as drawing-master at Limmeridge House. There the teacher falls in love with Laura, his betrothed pupil, who bears a striking resemblance to the woman in white. Soon Walter is drawn into a family intrigue of greed, secrets, madness, and revenge.

From Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show This Is Us, and Bradley Collins comes a second heartwarming book in the New York Times bestselling series, all about using faith and prayer to explore the ups and downs of feelings! From bear and wolf cubs to raccoons and squirrels, these animals pray to God describing the many feelings they experience each day. This is a perfect introduction to prayer that allows little ones to learn about emotions through gentle and affirming reflection.

Did you know that 45 percent of your activity is habitual or automated?This means that even though you have beautiful and powerful conscious intentions, your subconscious mind will take over nearly half of the time and automatically guide you towards instant gratification over long term satisfaction. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, though. You can train your subconscious mind to operate differently. Through a change of your small daily habits, you can change your entire life for the better.

On a lively night at the Victory saloon in Trinidad, New Mexico, Sheriff Caleb York interrupts his poker game to settle a minor dust-up that raises the stakes into major trouble. The wounded miscreant he ushers to the hoosegow spills the secret behind the mysterious disappearance of a certain stage coach. Bound for Denver, the stage carried three important passengers - beautiful ranch owner Willa Cullen, lovely temptress Rita Filley, and wealthy banker Raymond L. Parker. But all are gone, with only the corpses of fellow passengers as bullet-ridden clues.

Learn about the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography so that listeners can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature.

In Black Skinhead, Brandi Collins-Dexter explores the fragile alliance between Black voters and the Democratic party. Through sharp, timely essays that span the political, cultural, and personal, Collins-Dexter reveals decades of simmering disaffection in Black America, told as much through voter statistics as through music, film, sports, and the baffling mind of Kanye West. It is also a funny, deeply personal, and introspective look at Black culture and identity, revealing a Black America that has become disillusioned with the failed promises of its country.

Access the Prophetic Voice of the Spirit Every believer has received the Holy Spirit and the ability to hear God’s prophetic voice. God is always speaking; the question is are you listening? The first step to hearing God is discovering that you are already supernaturally prophetic! Prophet John Veal shows how you can become more in-tune with God’s voice. Through powerful teaching and transparent testimony, Veal’s guidance will help you navigate the realm of the Spirit with precision and clarity! Supernaturally Prophetic will help you… • Develop your God-given prophetic “DNA.” ...

In this study, a professor and a pastor—Dr. Phil Collins and Randy Frazee—will walk you through five innovative practices that will take you beyond just reading and help you deeply engage with Scripture in a way that fits your unique personality and learning style. In each session, they will explain the practice and walk you through each one—with practical examples—so you can try it out for the upcoming week.

In the closing days of 1799, the United States was still a young republic, its uncertain future contested by the two major political parties of the day: the well-moneyed Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, and the populist Republicans, led by Aaron Burr. The two finest lawyers in New York, Burr and Hamilton were bitter rivals both in and out of the courtroom, and as the next election approached - with Manhattan likely to be the swing district on which the presidency would hinge - their animosity reached a fever pitch.

Let's face it, having a lack of social skills can make your life more challenging. You feel like an awkward failure every time an important social event or outing presents itself. Evidently, there are social hacks that anyone can discover. Imagine being able to turn any lifeless and boring conversation into a colorful and enriching experience. You could make more friends easily, connect with more people, and feel more confident in everyday social situations.

Ever since they met on the Sweet Squeak app, Maeve and Max have hit it off. Once they decide to go through with shrinking him, Max learns he's afraid of heights! Maeve doesn't like this, so she decides to try a little Exposure Therapy. Now, Max is in for all sorts of adventures . . .

Tough, cynical, and clever, Nathan Heller has been called "the perfect private eye", the best investigator that Chicago (where "lightning" means gunfire) has to offer. Created by New York Times best-selling novelist and Road to Perdition creator Max Allan Collins, the classic PI comes vibrantly to life in this collection of 13 stories, all based on real cases of the 1930s and '40s.

Do you want to feel explicitly happy, empowered, confident, and ready to make your mark in the world? Well, 101 Inspirational Affirmations for Black Women is one tool you can use to achieve this and more. Many BIPOC experience racism and sexism. The aim of 101 Inspirational Affirmations for Black Women is to provide a resource to overcome spiritual and emotional hurt caused by oppression and discrimination while promoting a positive mindset and enhanced well-being.

Schoolteacher Mercy Meyer had dreams of the good life until her cheating husband stole them away. When the scandal broke, she moved to Aspen Cove where the only eligible bachelor isn't exactly family-man material...or is he? Rock star Alex Cruz moved to Aspen Cove hoping for a much-needed break from lurking groupies. Instead, he discovers he has a daughter...and he is in desperate need of help. Can Mercy get over her hurt to let Alex inside her heart? Will Alex bury his rock-star life for domestic bliss? Listen to find out in One Hundred Lessons.