The classic tale of a group of English school boys who are left stranded on an unpopulated island, and who must confront not only the defects of their society but the defects of their own nature. Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon...

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In his most personal novel to date, internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho returns with a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Like the main character in his much-beloved The Alchemist, Paulo is facing a grave crisis of faith. As he seeks a path of spiritual renewal and growth, he decides to begin again: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and the landscapes...

Janie Crawford, a light, long-legged, self-sufficient and eloquent woman. Sets out to be her person. A no common feat for a black woman in the '30s. Janie's journey for identity takes her through three wedlock and into a course back to her roots. A remarkable classic by Zora Neale Hurston that you can't put down. With inspirational insights and encouragement, this book helps you experience a liberated woman's journey and life. Strong and independent...

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Episode Thirteen - The Lion: The class must return a lion cub to its family on the plains of Africa. Episode Fourteen - The Lamb: The owls can hardly contain their excitement as they help Mr. Shepherd with the annual toy drive. Episode Fifteen - The Bread: The students are sent to a bakery and must work together to make food for the needy.

In a story that symbolizes Germany's fall into Nazism, a talented German musician, Adrian, sells his soul to the devil in exchange for recognition as the greatest living composer.

Chesterton's classic metaphysical thriller is perfect Edwardian period piece and a fine introduction to his unique style. When a Scotland Yard official recruits Londoner Gabriel Syme to a secret anti-anarchist police corps, Syme enters a surreal world of underground meetings and subterfuge. Syme bluffs his way into membership on the seven-man European anarchist council, where each member uses a day of the week as a code name. Syme, code-named "Thursday,"...

Fifty-five years ago, Helen L. Taylor took John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and simplified the vocabulary and concepts for young readers, while keeping the storyline intact. The result was a classic in itself, which has now sold over 600,000 copies. It's both a simple adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life, a delightful read with a message kids ages 6 to 12 can understand and remember. A new look and fresh illustrations...

The Pilgrim's regress is, in a sense, a record of Lewis's own search for meaning and spiritual satisfaction that eventually led him to Christianity. It is the story of John and his odyssey to an enchanting island that has created in him an intense longing, a mysterious, sweet desire. John's pursuit of this desire takes him through adventures with such people as Mr. Enlightenment, Media halfways, Mr. Mammon, Mother Kirk, Mr. Sensible, and Mr. Humanist...

"Quintus Shu'al, the world's only navigating fox, is in disgrace after guiding an expedition to its doom, leaving no survivors. One year later, Quintus is offered the chance to redeem himself: he will need to lead a motley, fractious team--both human and animal--all the way to the gates of Hell."--Provided by publisher.