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"Anarchists have been central in helping communities ravaged by disasters, stepping in when governments wash their hands of the victims. Looking at Hurricane Sandy, Covid-19, and the social movements that mobilized relief in their wake, Disaster Anarchy is an inspiring and alarming book about collective solidarity in an increasingly dangerous world. As climate change and neoliberalism converge, mutual aid networks, grassroots direct action, occupations,...
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In Love Across Wars, a multicultural novel, two historic families connected through WWII find their destinies intertwine again in the aftermath of 9/11 as their scions are caught in the whirlwind of events from Philadelphia to Peshawar and Afghanistan.Christina Gartenley has been having a nightmarish vision signaling 9/11 since she was 10. Her brother David joins the Army after their father's horrifying ordeal at the Twin Towers on 9/11, but goes...
3) Meteor
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Troy has spent thousands of dollars building an underground bunker in preparation for what he believes will be a pending apocalypse. His family, and most of his friends, think him crazy. But when a massive meteor slams into Africa, sending soot and debris into the atmosphere and leaving the world in perpetual darkness, Troy's prepping is the only thing keeping his family alive. With food shortages, acid rain and a breakdown of civilization, will Troy's...
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When a volcano collapses in the ocean and generates a tidal wave of biblical proportions, the world disappears around Louie, his parents and his eight siblings. Their house, perched on what was once the top of a hill, now stands on a tiny island. As far as the eye can see there is only silver water. Their survival is nothing short of miraculous. But with that miracle come devastating new dilemmas.
The vast waters around them are routinely shaken...
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As He gazed upon the Mississippi's gentle flow, he reflected on his turbulent journey. Life had been a crucible where loss and betrayal forged him anew, teaching hard-earned lessons of resilience and empathy. His path to redemption was woven with threads of spiritual awakening, each step away from his past revealing deeper insights into the human condition. Now, standing at the crossroads of his future, he envisioned a life defined not by his past...
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When happiness becomes a weapon, a smile is the kiss of death…You can't always trust what you see on TV. 48-year-old recluse Sarah Sampson knows that. She also knows her father died in The Vietnam War. But when a TV broadcast turns her world upside down, she has to find out for sure.Can she and her K-9 companions survive the horror of the pandemic long enough to learn the truth?Reporter Erica Goldman knows the 'old boy network' at the newspaper...
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"...a richly re-imagined fable which goes far beyond anything the historical record alone might suggest." Russell A. Potter, Arctic Book Review
Perhaps, on a barren Arctic shore in the summer of 1849, knowing he was dying, a British Naval officer wrapped his journal in sailcloth and buried it beneath a lonely pile of frost-shattered stones. He was the last of the 129 doomed men of Sir John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition. His name was James Fitzjames...
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ADVERTENCIA AL LECTOR RACIONALEste libro es absolutamente irracional y paródico. En la tapa debería indicar: "No soy una novela normal".La Media HabitaciónDespués de años de ser el conejillo de indias de una misteriosa compañía farmacéutica, Wilson Brown despierta con tres pechos de mujer en su cuerpo.En la búsqueda de una cura, viajará hasta una ciudad perdida en medio del desierto.Allí se encontrará con aviones que se desplazan solo...
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Absolute Ruin, is a bloody and lovely and painful novel by Reza TaheriBashar that tells about revenge and love and Jealousy and grudge.that tells the scary story of usury and Betrayal in the great family.that are killed most of great family members little by little.This book is a special and truly different story.
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A suicidal woman steps in front of a commuter train, changing the lives of its passengers forever, in this psychological novel by the author of Ella's War.
When the day starts with tragedy... where will it lead?
Eight strangers start their day unaware of the events about to unfold, but they find themselves having to reassess who they are and what they want from life.
Emotional responses rise to the surface, including some of the choices they've...
11) Beyond the Sea
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A novel from the 2023 Booker Prize winning author of Prophet Song
"Beyond the Sea is frightening but beautiful." --M John Harrison, The Guardian
The haunting story of two men stranded at sea pushing against their physical and mental limits to stay alive
Based partly on true events, Paul Lynch's haunting and sublime novel Beyond the Sea tells the story of two South American fishermen, Bolivar and Hector, who go to sea before a catastrophic storm....
12) Viral Descent
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In the gripping pages of "Viral Descent: Surviving the Nightmare," embark on a harrowing journey through a world plunged into chaos by a deadly drug, transforming its users into insatiable, flesh-craving monsters. As the infection spreads like wildfire, a small group of survivors must confront their deepest fears, confront the haunting echoes of their pasts, and unite in an unwavering battle for humanity's survival.
Amidst the dark underbelly of...
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"The true story of José Andrés, an award-winning chef, food activist, and founder of World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that uses the power of food to nourish communities after catastrophe strikes. When a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, chef José Andrés knew he needed to help. Within a few hours of the disaster, he had gathered friends, they flew to the island, and they began cooking rice and beans for the hungry locals....
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"The Chronicles of Aetheria" is a timeless epic that weaves a tapestry of adventure, bravery, and the enduring strength of unity. Set in the enchanting realm of Aetheria, the story follows the extraordinary journey of Elara and her companions-Kael, Lyra, Seraphina, and Gruff-as they embark on a quest to save their world from the malevolent grasp of the Shadow Sovereign. In a land where ancient magic mingles with the fragrance of blooming flowers and...
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In a world filled with couples, regardless of gender or species, there are always a few misfits that don't quite belong. In this story, there are at least five, if not more, significant misfits that finally create their own Niche, the Loner's Niche, where outgoing narcissists aren't welcomed.The five individual stories that'll be intertwined are as follows. They begin with Kiernan Prawl, and he's an exciting person indeed. While he is entangled in...
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« Les Enfants de Gaza » est une œuvre littéraire profondément marquante et émouvante qui plonge les lecteurs au cœur de la tragédie humaine qui a secoué la bande de Gaza pendant la guerre, alors que cette région était assiégée par des bombardements aériens, maritimes et terrestres. L'auteur, Benak, poète chevronné à la plume aguerrie et poétique, offre un récit poignant qui révèle la vérité déchirante du peuple gazaoui et l'impact...
17) When It Ended
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It's the end of the world as we know it, and we don't feel fine. Mollty Cook wants to escape he island before the volcano blows them all to smithereens. Rowan wants her to come and sight see some bridge, like nothing was happening. How will she escape the old city before the volcano blows? Will there be a seat on the plane in time? Will there be any boats left to leave on? Will all the grabby people leave her alone until she gets to safety? Can she...
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It was supposed to be a rescue.When their helicopter is shot down in hostile territory far from their destination, Captain Grace Wilson finds herself trapped between secretive government operators, a hostile militia led by a homicidal lunatic and hordes of shambling corpses.Still struggling to piece together the shattered pieces of her memories, Grace quickly figures out that the best course of action is to RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
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Abbas is a young man struggling with self-doubt and anxiety. He lives in a small village in a valley, where everyone seems to know everyone else. The story takes you through the rhetoric, love and practical steps of action which helps him grow to help his town and fulfil his dream.In this poignant and heartfelt novel, the author takes young readers on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Through Abbas's experiences, readers will be inspired to...
20) Dead Tide Rising
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THE LIVING DEAD TERROR RISES AND ENGULFS THE WORLD!THE PROGRESSION OF THE VIRUS WAS TOO RAPID TO BE CONTAINED.There would be no cease-fire, or thought of peace talks. The President of the United States strategizes over his few last moves, recalling the troops still overseas, and cowers in his bunker, hoping for a miracle to save his country and his family.Meanwhile, the drama plays out for those who still survive... trapped on the Pinellas County...
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