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  • R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

    Enriched edition. A Fantastic Melodrama in Three Acts and an Epilogue

    by Karel Čapek, Trevor Whitaker ...
    Translated by Nigel Playfair, Paul Selver ...
    Karel Čapek's groundbreaking play, R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), published in 1920, introduces a provocative exploration of artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of industrialization. Set in a dystopian future, the narrative centers around the creation of synthetic beings'robots'who are manufactured to serve humanity yet ultimately rebel against their creators. Its innovative ... Read more

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  • 'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)

    Enriched edition. An Entomological Review, in Three Acts, a Prologue and an Epilogue

    by Karel Čapek, Josef Čapek, Emery Thornell ...
    Translated by Paul Selver ...
    'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) presents a kaleidoscopic exploration of humanity through the allegorical lens of the insect world. Seamlessly blending elements of satire, science fiction, and philosophical discourse, this collection underscores the perennial themes of existentialism and social commentary. The works included span an array of styles, from poignant vignettes to sharp, ... Read more

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  • 'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)

    Enriched edition. An Entomological Review, in Three Acts, a Prologue and an Epilogue

    by Karel Čapek, Josef Čapek, Oliver Wilcox ...
    Translated by Paul Selver ...
    'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) presents a profound exploration of both the ordinary and fantastical realms of life, abstractly reflecting on human society through the allegory of the insect world. This collection coalesces varied literary styles ranging from social satire to philosophical musings, all steeped in a period marked by existential inquiry and a burgeoning literary ... Read more

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    The positions are hot, the techiques are erotic and the photos are stunning in this book of sexual positions designed to amp up your sex life.Wild and Sexy brings it all together so you can spice up your sex life like never before. Open this sexy how-to-do-it guide to any page and you'll discover an exciting new position presented with an evocative photograph and advice on making it extra ... Read more

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  • Prom Queen

    by Alexa Riley ...
    Celeste has gotten her heart broken by the man she loves…but can she truly let him go? Maybe there's room for forgiveness as long as all his secrets are revealed.Apollo is ready to do anything to win her back, including sacrificing all that he's worked for. He'll wait for as long as it takes, but he's not going anywhere.Warning: Does teenage angst always turn into a happily ever after? In Craven ... Read more

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  • Captive

    by Claudine Dumont ...
    Translated by David Scott Hamilton ...
    In the spirit of Emma Donoghue’s international bestseller Room, Captive throws readers into the mind of a woman who wakes to find herself in a terrifying and surreal situation: she’s confined to a small grey room and she has no idea why she’s there.Emma has an unremarkable life, a mundane job, and very little contact with her family and friends. Night after night she drinks to forget until one ... Read more

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  • Comfort Me With Apples

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    Comfort Me With Apples is a terrifying new thriller from bestseller Catherynne M. Valente, for fans of Gone Girl and Spinning SilverA Shirley Jackson Award finalist!A Locus Award finalist!Sophia was made for him. Her perfect husband. She can feel it in her bones. He is perfect. Their home together in Arcadia Gardens is perfect. Everything is perfect.It's just that he's away so much.... ... Read more

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  • The Day of the Triffids

    by John Wyndham ...
    The influential masterpiece of one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.”—now in development as a miniseries directed by Johan Renck.“[Wyndham] avoids easy allegories and instead questions the relative values of the civilisation that has been lost, the ... Read more

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  • 365 Sex Moves

    Positions for Having Sex a New Way Every Day

    by Randi Foxx ...
    Get ready for the best year of your life! 365 Sex Moves offers couples hot and exciting positions for every day of the year. Filled with stunning photography and short technique descriptions that get right to the point, this book allows you to simply pick-up-and-play and do the position shown. Whether you’re interested in trying something just a little different or are ready for an advanced ... Read more

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  • R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

    by Karel Capek ...
    Translated by Claudia Novack ...
    A visionary work of science fiction that introduced the word "robot"Written in 1920, premiered in Prague in 1921, and first performed in New York in 1922—garnered worldwide acclaim for its author and popularized the word robot. Mass-produced as efficient laborers to serve man, Capek’s Robots are an android product—they remember everything but think of nothing new. But the Utopian life they provide ... Read more

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  • R.U.R.

    by Karel Čapek ...
    R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a science fiction play in the Czech language by Karel Čapek. It premiered in 1921 and is famous for having introduced and popularized the term robot. ... Read more

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  • PITCHBLACK

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    Series Book 4 - The Boyne Club
    ★★★★HE WAS DESTRUCTION, BUT HE BECAME MY SALVATION ★★★★WillowWhen my mother married into a life of crime, I was ready to play my part.The devoted Catholic daughter, perfect and full of light.What I wasn't prepared for was my stepbrother.He stalks me like prey.Always watching me.Taunting me.Clawing at my walls, trying to unearth my secrets.But he has no idea the lengths I will go to, to keep my ... Read more

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