Books published by publisher Signet Classic Books

Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever...• Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read •“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston can’t escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching...A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel’s hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions—a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time.

"In a purple house not far from here (I don't know where, but I've heard it's near) there lives a funny boy named Andy, who likes burgers much more than candy."And so begins this delightfully silly picture book by prize-winning artist/author MK Grassi. Follow Andy (and his little sister Camille) on his quest to eat lots of bizarre burgers! If your children like stories by Sandra Boyton, Mercer Mayer, Dr Seuss or Maurice Sendak then they will love this enchanting book, which features: * beautiful color illustrations that will captivate your children.* a warmhearted, humorous story with a surprising "feel good" twist at the end. * simple, gently rhyming text that will engage your children and sustain their interest. The Burger Monster is aimed at kids aged 2 - 8, but older and younger ones will enjoy it too! Your children will giggle and want to see, hear and read this story over and over with you. Pick up your copy today. Press the Buy button at the top of the page.

Here is the classic novel of supreme horror that has held readers spellbound since its publication in 1816. This new edition will also feature an examination of the films inspired by Shelley's groundbreaking work, plus a fascinating look into genetic engineering and the modern implications of this immortal tale. @NotoriousDOC Just did a bit-torrent-style grave robbery. My new ‘man’ will be an artful collage. Also, good conversation starter. It’s alive! I’d better beat it over the head repeatedly with a fire extinguisher. So sometimes you build something, and it gets away. They’re gonna can me at the university if they find out about this. From Twitterature: The World's Greatest Books in Twenty Tweets or Less

In 1914, a party led by veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets out to become the first to traverse the continent of Antarctica. Their initial optimism is short-lived, however, as the ice field slowly thickens, encasing the ship Endurance in a death-grip, crushing their craft, and marooning 28 men on a polar ice floe...In an epic struggle of man versus the elements, Shackleton leads his team on a harrowing quest for survival over some of the most unforgiving terrain in the world. Icy, tempestuous seas full of gargantuan waves, mountainous glaciers and icebergs, unending brutal cold, and ever-looming starvation are their mortal foes as Shackleton and his men struggle to stay alive.What happened to those brave men forever stands as a testament to their strength of will and the power of human endurance.This is their story, as told by the man who led them.

Anthem by Ayn Rand As Ayn Rand's predecessor to her later works, Atlas Shrugged, and, The Fountainhead, Anthem is a dystopian novella set in a dark and frightening future. In the world of Anthem, individuality has ceased to exist. The main character, Equality 7-2521 reacts against the collectivist society and searches for a way to escape. Written and originally published more than a decade before George Orwell's 1984, Anthem is a thought-provoking look at what it means for society to adopt Socialist policies.

This fascinating account was written as the events of Lincoln's assassination unfolded, and contains insight into the chaos that surrounded it. Included are interesting details of Booth and his motives, the manhunt, as well as the speedy trial and execution of the conspirators, including the first ever woman executed by the federal government, Mary Surratt.