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A classic stands the test of time. The work is usually considered to be a representation of the period in which it was written; and the work merits lasting recognition. In other words, if the book was published in the recent past, the work is not a classic.
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
Guardian Force (Guardian, #1)
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date: Apr 09, 2012
Guardian Force is alerted to an intruder entering the solar system—an exciting science fiction series combining both military and high adventure.
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Giveaway dates: Nov 03 - Nov 17, 2025
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Frankenstein (Netflix Tie-In)
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Enter to win a copy of FRANKENSTEIN (Netflix Tie-In) by Mary Shelley, now a movie starring Jacob Elordi & Oscar Isaac, directed by Guillermo del Toro!
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Meditations in Ten Minutes a Day: Simple Stoic Wisdom for Clarity, Calm, and Courage
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date: Jan 06, 2026
Find strength, peace, and purpose—in just ten minutes a day.
Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and timeless Stoic thinker, left behind one of the greatest ...more
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Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and timeless Stoic thinker, left behind one of the greatest ...more
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Giveaway dates: Nov 03 - Nov 18, 2025
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