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Nostromo

Joseph Conrad

Nostromo is a sweeping political and psychological novel set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, a country plagued by revolutions, corruption, and foreign exploitation. Often considered Conrad's masterpiece, it explores themes of materialism, idealism, honor, corruption, and the...

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The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East

Eugene Rogan

Rogan recounts World War I's devastating impact on the Ottoman Empire, from the 1914-1915 Gallipoli campaign and Arab Revolt to the 1918 armistice and genocides like the Armenian tragedy. Rogan integrates Ottoman, Arab, British, and Turkish viewpoints through diaries and dispatches, illustrating...

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The Missing Ingredient: The Curious Role of Time in Food and Flavour

Jenny Linford

This culinary exploration delves into time's transformative magic in cooking—from slow-fermenting sourdough and aging cheese to the patience of pickling and the rhythm of seasonal harvests. Linford weaves recipes, anecdotes, and science to celebrate how waiting enhances flavor and connection to...

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