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Brought to you by Penguin. NOW THE WINNER OF THE 2022 BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR AND TWO 2022 BAFTA AWARDS Discover Thomas Savage's dark poetic tale of a small town in early 20th century American that inspired the new Jane Campion film. WITH AN AFTERWORD BY ANNIE PROULX Phil and George are brothers and...

Now an Academy Award-winning Netflix film by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst: Thomas Savage's acclaimed Western is "a pitch-perfect evocation of time and place" (Boston Globe) for fans of East of Eden and Brokeback Mountain. Set in the wide-open spaces of the...

In the language of the Lakota Sioux, the word "Sunka Wakan", means "horse". The English translation of Sunka Wakan, is "Sacred Dog". This story is about the epic life of one such sacred dog whose fight for survival in the brutal high deserts of Nevada leads him on an unbelievable journey. Live the incredible experiences of "Son of Banshee", as he leads his herd of wild mustangs through the unforgiving wilds of Nevada. At every turn, his life is a battle against not only the brutal land in which he and his herd lives, but a relentless struggle also to elude the capture of man.

While being transported to prison, a young man escapes and flees to the North woods of Michigan where he finds a mysterious cabin that contains all he needs to live comfortably for as long as he wants. He also meets an old man who leaves a beautiful dog in his care. Together they form a strong bond and the young man discovers the truth of God's love by reading the Bible. Then he discovers he has a decision to make.

A young boy who has been bullied all his life becomes lost as a result of a cruel practical joke. Stranded in the rugged wilderness of New York's Adirondack Mountains, he rescues an old Indian who convinces him to join him on a journey to a place the old man calls Medicine Tree. As they travel, the boy learns and grows, and many obstacles are overcome. Eventually the boy learns that the Lord has a plan for his life, and he not only survives his ordeal, he emerges as a hero as well.

An orphan from Detroit and a man on the run from his past, find adventure, acceptance, and plenty of southern comfort in a small, out-of-the-way Florida town. The town folks of Gator Lake, Florida only half-believed the legend of a monstrous alligator that inhabits the near-by lake, and the local diner serves up daily helpings of good old comfort food to keep everybody satisfied.

A preacher, heartbroken by his wife's infidelity, tries to ease his pain by running away from it, instead of turning to God. His pain-fueled flight across the country leads him from one trial to another, until he finds a place where he can be happy. But, can he really be happy, until he faces his problems?

Fed up with "politics as usual", American voters elect a charismatic independent as president. Too late they find he is also rabidly anti-Christian, and sets out eliminating all overt expressions of Christianity. Churches are disbanded, pastors are brainwashed, addicted to drugs or alcohol and given phony identities. Where can help possibly come from?

A man prospecting for gold in the Sonoran desert, and a young boy riding his dirt bike, both witness a horrendous crime and become the target of an egotistical killer. The common threat brings man and boy together, but only the grace of God can save them. Will their differences bring them together? And can something very valuable come out of this tragedy?

This riveting story is told through the eyes of a young bull elk calf that is born into the wilds of Southwest Montana. Experience the incredible exploits of this young elk as he grows to become a great leader of his kind. His life is one of challenge and near tragedy as he struggles to survive the often violent life that is nature. Under the guidance of great bulls and mysterious spirit guides, this brave young bull grows to understand the never-ending circle of life and the oneness that he and all living things share.