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Principia Ethica, written in 1903, was a groundbreaking work of moral philosophy. Its author, G.E. Moore, questioned a fundamental pillar of ethics—specifically, what the definition of "good" is. As influential now as it was in its own time-period, Principia Ethica represented an advance in human thinking and is a worthy work for current and future generations to study to gain a better understanding of values and ethics.

The World War That Changed the Story of Women explores the seismic shifts in women's roles brought on by the First World War. It delves into the pivotal moment in history when the seeds of modernity were planted and women stepped into the public sphere. It was the watershed event that inaugurated passports to travel, daylight-saving’s time, central banks in every country, and, alas, women in the workforce.

Embark on a mind-bending journey through time with H.G. Wells' classic, The Time Machine. Witness the gripping tale of an intrepid inventor who catapults himself into the distant future, encountering bizarre civilization and the enigmatic Morlocks. A timeless exploration of temporal paradoxes and the boundless mysteries of the fourth dimension.

The Time I Met My Jack Duluoz is a fictionalized reflection on one man's journey through San Francisco at night. Through found trust and love, he is able to make his way home from a club, to an overlook of the bay, to a pier, and back to his hostel room after facing personal ordeals that he has never seen the sight of.

"The Metamorphosis" is a novella by Franz Kafka first published in 1915. One of Kafka's best-known works, "The Metamorphosis" tells the story of a salesman named Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect and struggles to adjust to this condition.

"Meditations" is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. The philosopher-king wrote the 12 books of the "Meditations" as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. Now brought to the current generation, this classic work offers up timeless wisdom and insights into both the mind and the soul.

"Raymond; or, Life and Death" by Sir Oliver Lodge is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the boundaries of existence, taking listeners on a profound spiritual journey that delves into life, death, and the realms beyond. The book is rooted in the World War One death of the great physicist's son, and how the dead young man apparently gets back in touch with his living family. A true-life event, "Raymond" is a gripping masterpiece.

In the shadow of World War One and set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, "The Great Gatsby" is F. Scott Fitzgerald's magnum opus. In it, he explores the themes of decadence, idealism, social class, and the mystery of human identity.

The disturbing Mr. Hyde is making his repugnant presence known in late 19th Century London. But punishment for his vile acts are always parried by the good, and well-respected, Dr. Jekyll. Soon, the secret relationship between the two men will be revealed.

In "Letters from a Living Dead Man," Elsa Barker presents a fascinating collection of letters purportedly communicated through automatic writing from the spirit of Judge David P. Hatch after his death. This remarkable work, first published in 1914, offers profound insights into the afterlife, the nature of existence, and the continuity of consciousness beyond physical death.