रश्मिरथी (meaning 'the Sun's charioteer') is one of the most popular epic poems by the great Hindi poet, Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'. It stands alongside his other notable work, Kurukshetra.

The story revolves around Karna, the firstborn son of Kunti, abandoned at birth due to his illegitimate status. Despite his humble beginnings, Karna rises to become one of the greatest warriors of his time.

In the Great Mahabharata war, Karna is obliged to fight for Duryodhana, who recognized his merits, made him a king, and adopted him as a close friend. Karna's allegiance to the Kauravas poses a significant threat to the Pandavas due to his reputed invincibility in battle.

Dinkar's portrayal of Karna captures the full spectrum of human emotions entangled in moral dilemmas, rendered in a lilting rhythm and meter. The choice of words and purity of language is exhilarating, giving the work a timeless relevance. रश्मिरथी is truly a must-read.

A minor road accident landed county prosecutor Katie DeMaio in Westlake Hospital. That night, from her window, she thought she saw a man load a woman's body into the trunk of a car... or was it just a sleeping pill-induced nightmare?

At work the next day, Katie began investigating a suicide that looked more like murder. Initial evidence pointed elsewhere, but medical examiner Richard Carroll saw a trail leading to Dr. Edgar Highley. He suspected that the famous doctor's work "curing" infertile women was more than controversial—that it was deceitful, depraved, and often deadly.

But before Richard could tell Katie his fears, she left the office for the weekend and an appointment for routine surgery... in Dr. Highley's operating room.

Shakespeare's Sonnets are a collection of 154 sonnets written by William Shakespeare that explore themes of love, beauty, politics, mortality, and the passage of time. Known for their exquisite language and profound insight into human nature, these sonnets have captivated readers and scholars alike for centuries.

The sonnets are considered one of the greatest achievements in English literature and continue to be widely read and studied today. Shakespeare's mastery of the sonnet form and his ability to express complex emotions and thoughts in just fourteen lines remain unparalleled.

A Confederacy of Dunces is a tragicomic tale featuring the unforgettable Ignatius J. Reilly, a 30-year-old medievalist who lives with his mother in New Orleans. Ignatius' life of leisure is disrupted by a series of misadventures, beginning with a near-arrest and a car accident involving his inebriated mother. As Ignatius is thrust into the working world, he turns his employers at the Levy Pants Company upside down.

The narrative is populated by a cast of marvelous secondary characters, including a stripper with a talented cockatoo, a septuagenarian secretary, a gay blade, a sinister nightclub owner, and Myrna Minkoff, the girl Ignatius loves to loathe. Ignatius' journey is a modern-day quixotic quest against the forces of modernity and ignorance, making him a giant of comedic proportions in a world that seems too small to contain him.

Author John Kennedy Toole showcases a New Orleans that teems with life and energy, crafting a story that is as complex and vibrant as anything found in Dickens. Despite its comic surface, the novel reveals a deep melancholy beneath its hero's bluster, making Ignatius not just a figure of fun but a character with whom readers can sympathize.

Stone Fox is a classic action-packed adventure story by John Reynolds Gardiner that has captivated readers for decades. This middle-grade novel is perfect for tween readers, particularly those in grades 5 to 6.

Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, the story follows Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When his grandfather falls ill, the farm is in danger of foreclosure. Determined to save the farm, Little Willy enters the National Dogsled Race, hoping to win the prize money that could change everything.

With his brave dog Searchlight by his side, Willy faces fierce competition, including the legendary Native American racer, Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. The novel is both exciting and heartwarming, with unexpected drama at the finish line.

Meet Oswald Hendryks Cornelius, Roald Dahl's most disgraceful and extraordinary character. Aside from being thoroughly debauched, strikingly attractive, and astonishingly wealthy, Uncle Oswald was the greatest bounder, bon vivant, and fornicator of all time.

In this installment of his scorchingly frank memoirs, he tells of his early career and erotic education at the hands of a number of enthusiastic teachers, of discovering the invigorating properties of the Sudanese Blister Beetle, and of the gorgeous Yasmin Howcomely, his electrifying partner in a most unusual series of thefts.

Join Uncle Oswald on his audacious adventures as he seduces the most famous men in Europe for his own wicked, irreverent reasons. It's a delightful and cheeky tale that combines historical figures with outrageous escapades.

Catch-22 is set during World War II, from 1942 to 1944, and follows the life of Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier. The narrative primarily takes place while the fictional 256th Squadron is based on the island of Pianosa, in the Mediterranean Sea, west of Italy.

The book delves into Yossarian's experiences and those of his fellow airmen as they strive to maintain their sanity amidst the chaos of war, with the overarching goal of fulfilling their service requirements to return home.

Catch-22 is renowned for its unique blend of hilarity and horror, its originality, and its powerful vitality. It presents a microcosm of the twentieth-century world as perceived by someone dangerously sane, offering both outrageous humor and a poignant reflection on the human condition.

Superfudge is a delightful children's novel by Judy Blume, the bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! Join the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, who thinks he’s a superhero, and his older brother, Peter, who knows Fudge is nothing but a big pain!

Life in the Hatcher household is full of surprises, especially when Peter’s parents decide to move to New Jersey for an entire year! Even worse, Peter’s mom is going to have a new baby. And if this baby is anything like Fudge—help! How will Peter ever survive?

This story is part of the classic Fudge series, which also includes Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Fudge-a-Mania, and Double Fudge. Experience the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman and laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of Peter Hatcher.

Perfect for fans young and old, Superfudge continues to entertain and enchant readers with its whimsical tales and endearing characters.

Nancy Mitford's most famous novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, offer a delightful satire of the British aristocracy during the 1920s and 1930s. These stories follow the amorous adventures of the Radletts, a family known for their exuberant and unconventional lifestyle, which Mitford closely modeled on her own family experiences.

Through the lens of romantic escapades and family dramas, Mitford skillfully critiques the snobbery and false values of the English country nobility. This classic work is a must-read for those who appreciate satirical sagas and timeless tales of love and society.

الشيطان يعظ هي مجموعة قصصية رائعة من تأليف الكاتب الكبير نجيب محفوظ, الذي حصل على جائزة نوبل في الأدب. هذه المجموعة تقدم لنا قصصًا مثيرة ومشوقة، تبحر في أعماق النفس البشرية وتتناول موضوعات الخير والشر، الفضيلة والرذيلة.

يستخدم محفوظ أسلوبه الفريد في السرد ليقدم لنا صورًا حية وواقعية من المجتمع المصري، ويطرح أسئلة فلسفية عميقة حول الحياة والمصير. هذه القصص ليست مجرد حكايات، بل هي دعوة للتفكير والتأمل في جوهر الوجود الإنساني.

Despite the enormous success of her novel Ship of Fools, Katherine Anne Porter's reputation as one of America's most distinguished writers rests chiefly on her superb short stories.

This volume brings together the collections Flowering Judas; Pale Horse, Pale Rider; and The Leaning Tower as well as four stories not available elsewhere in book form.

The Great Dune Trilogy by Frank Herbert is a monumental science fiction epic, set on the desert planet Arrakis. This harsh world is the focal point of a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions.

This volume includes the captivating tales: 'Dune', 'Dune Messiah', and 'Children of Dune'. The story revolves around the valuable spice, a mind-enhancing drug that makes interstellar travel possible, and is the most sought-after substance in the galaxy.

When Duke Atreides and his family arrive on Arrakis, they become ensnared in a deadly trap set by the Duke's rival, Baron Harkonnen. After the Duke's poisoning, his wife and son, Paul, escape to the vast deserts, joining the native Fremen to survive. Paul's journey is one of destiny and prophecy, intertwined with the ecosystem and culture of Arrakis.

This trilogy is renowned for its intricate blend of ecology, religion, consciousness, feudalism, and space travel. It challenges readers to reflect on the impact of their choices and the world around them. An enduring classic, it continues to inspire and provoke thought in its readers.

The Poetry of Robert Frost represents the only comprehensive gathering of Frost's published poetry. This affordable volume offers the entire contents of his eleven books of verse, ranging from A Boy's Will (1913) to In the Clearing (1962). As a close friend and a Frost scholar, Lathem has scrupulously annotated the 350-plus poems in this collection. Since its first appearance in 1969, this edition has been the standard edition of Frost's work, cherished by readers and scholars alike.

Harriet the Spy has a secret notebook that she fills with utterly honest jottings about her parents, her classmates, and her neighbors. Every day on her spy route she "observes" and notes down anything of interest to her:

I BET THAT LADY WITH THE CROSS-EYE LOOKS IN THE MIRROR AND JUST FEELS TERRIBLE.

PINKY WHITEHEAD WILL NEVER CHANGE. DOES HIS MOTHER HATE HIM? IF I HAD HIM I'D HATE HIM.

IF MARION HAWTHORNE DOESN'T WATCH OUT SHE'S GOING TO GROW UP INTO A LADY HITLER.

But when Harriet's notebook is found by her schoolmates, their anger and retaliation and Harriet's unexpected responses explode in a hilarious way.

Petersburg takes place over a short, turbulent period in 1905, offering a colorful evocation of Russia's capital. This novel is a kaleidoscope of images and impressions, an eastern window on the west, symbolizing the ambiguities and paradoxes of the Russian character.

History, culture, and politics are blended and juxtaposed; weather reports, current news, fashions, and psychology jostle together with people from Petersburg society in an exhilarating search for the identity of a city and, ultimately, Russia itself.

Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, Kelly Link, and other contemporary masters of supernatural fiction. In her masterpiece, The Bloody Chamber—which includes the story that is the basis of Neil Jordan’s 1984 movie The Company of Wolves—she spins subversively dark and sensual versions of familiar fairy tales and legends like “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Bluebeard,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” giving them exhilarating new life in a style steeped in the romantic trappings of the gothic tradition.

When the future began...The men had it. Yeager. Conrad. Grissom. Glenn. Heroes ... the first Americans in space ... battling the Russians for control of the heavens ... putting their lives on the line.

The women had it. While Mr. Wonderful was aloft, it tore your heart out that the Hero's Wife, down on the ground, had to perform with the whole world watching ... the TV Press Conference: "What's in your heart? Do you feel with him while he's in orbit?"

The Right Stuff. It's the quality beyond bravery, beyond courage. It's men like Chuck Yeager, the greatest test pilot of all and the fastest man on earth. Pete Conrad, who almost laughed himself out of the running. Gus Grissom, who almost lost it when his capsule sank. John Glenn, the only space traveler whose apple-pie image wasn't a lie.

In this final part of the trilogy, we follow Titus, now almost twenty, as he escapes from the Castle, fleeing its oppressive Ritual, and becomes lost in a sandstorm. Helped by the owner of a travelling zoo, Muzzlehatch, and his ex-lover Juno, Titus ends up stranded in a big, bustling city. No one there has heard of Gormenghast, and the general consensus is that the boy is deranged. With no papers, he's soon arrested for vagrancy.

But there are a few people who believe in his story, or at least are intrigued by it, and they try to help him. Now Titus, the deserter, the traitor, longs for his home and looks for it all the time to prove, if only to himself, that Gormenghast is truly real.

The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft brings together the weird fiction short stories written by H.P. Lovecraft from 1917 to 1935. This collection excludes collaborations and focuses solely on Lovecraft's unique storytelling style.

This comprehensive anthology includes such notable tales as The Call of Cthulhu, At the Mountains of Madness, and The Shadow Over Innsmouth, among many others. Each story is a journey into the unknown, filled with cosmic horrors and eerie atmospheres.

Immerse yourself in Lovecraft's world, where the boundaries of reality are blurred and the unimaginable lurks just beyond the veil. This collection is a must-read for fans of horror and speculative fiction.

Rich Man, Poor Man is a captivating saga that explores the lives of two brothers in post-war America. This engrossing novel, so well written and fascinating, is the first of its series and one of Irwin Shaw's best works.

The story follows Rudolph, Gretchen, and Thomas Jordache, the children of an embittered German immigrant, as they navigate the quarter-century following World War II. Nurtured on traditional views of the American dream, each sibling pursues their own path to happiness and success.

Set in a small town on the Hudson River, this sprawling saga captures the essence of American life during a period of significant change. The family's journey is a gripping ride through a world devastated by conflict and transformed by commerce and culture.

Rich Man, Poor Man was the inspiration for one of the first primetime TV mini-series, further cementing its place in American cultural history.

Of Mice and Men is a poignant story of two displaced migrant ranch workers who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression in the United States. The novel explores themes of friendship, dreams, and the harsh realities of life.

Cannery Row is set in Monterey, California, during the Great Depression and revolves around the people living there, highlighting their quirky personalities and the sense of community that binds them. The book beautifully captures the essence of a bygone era with humor and heart.

The World According to Garp is a novel that chronicles the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This story delves into the world of sexual extremes and even sexual assassinations. Despite the dark and violent events that unfold, the tale maintains a comedic tone that is both ribald and robust.

Translated into more than thirty languages and available in over forty countries, this novel has sold more than ten million copies worldwide. It offers almost cheerful, even hilarious evidence of its famous last line: "In the world according to Garp, we are all terminal cases."

Giorgio Bassani’s acclaimed novel of unrequited love and the plight of the Italian Jews on the brink of World War II has become a classic of modern Italian literature. The narrator, a young middle-class Jew in the Italian city of Ferrara, has long been fascinated from afar by the Finzi-Continis, a wealthy and aristocratic Jewish family, and especially by their enchanting daughter Micol.

But it is not until 1938 that he is invited behind the walls of their lavish estate. As local Jews begin to gather there to avoid the racial laws of the Fascists, the garden of the Finzi-Continis becomes an idyllic sanctuary in an increasingly brutal world.

Years after the war, the narrator returns in memory to his doomed relationship with the lovely Micol and to the predicament that faced all the Ferrarese Jews, in this unforgettable portrait of a community about to be destroyed by the world outside the garden walls.

Black Beauty spends his youth in a loving home, surrounded by friends and cared for by his owners. But when circumstances change, he learns that not all humans are so kind. Passed from hand to hand, Black Beauty witnesses love and cruelty, wealth and poverty, friendship and hardship. Will the handsome horse ever find a happy and lasting home?

Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favorite classic stories capture the heart and imagination of young readers. By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, these books become highly engaging for children, and the color illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level. Black Beauty is part of a collectible series that has strong gift appeal.

Into the 'autobiography' of Clau-Clau-Claudius, the pitiful stammerer who was destined to become Emperor in spite of himself, Robert Graves packs the everlasting intrigues, the depravity, the bloody purges, and mounting cruelty of the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius, soon to culminate in the deified insanity of Caligula. I, Claudius and its sequel, Claudius the God, are among the most celebrated, as well as the most gripping historical novels ever written.

Cover illustration: Brian Pike

Ping was an adventurous duck who lived on a beautiful wise-eyed boat on the Yangtze River. He liked his life on the riverboat and enjoyed the company of his large family and kind master. However, he didn't like being the last in line to board the boat at night, as that unlucky duck got a loud spank.

Faced with the possibility of being last, Ping set out on his own to explore the fascinating world of life on the Yangtze River. The Story About Ping is a beloved children's book, celebrated for its spirited and irrepressible hero and its beautiful evocation of a distant land and way of life.

Every child can sympathize with a dawdling duck who wants to avoid a spanking and share his excitement and wonder as he sails down the river.

A true classic with a timeless message! All the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid?

The Story of Ferdinand has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children's book allowed in Poland. The preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi—whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.—even called it his favorite book.

The story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled Ferdinand the Bull in 1938. Ferdinand the Bull won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons).

It was a cloudless summer day in the year nineteen hundred. Everyone at Appleyard College for Young Ladies agreed it was just right for a picnic at Hanging Rock. After lunch, a group of three of the girls climbed into the blaze of the afternoon sun, pressing on through the scrub into the shadows of Hanging Rock. Further, higher, till at last they disappeared. They never returned.

Whether Picnic at Hanging Rock is fact or fiction, the reader must decide for themselves. This mysterious and subtly erotic tale inspired the iconic 1975 film of the same name by Peter Weir. A beguiling landmark of Australian literature, it stands with Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, and Jeffrey Eugenides' The Virgin Suicides as a masterpiece of intrigue.

Steinbeck is an artist; and he tells the stories of these lovable thieves and adulterers with a gentle and poetic purity of heart and of prose. Adopting the structure and themes of the Arthurian legend, Steinbeck created a "Camelot" on a shabby hillside above the town of Monterey, California and peopled it with a colorful band of knights. At the center of the tale is Danny, whose house, like Arthur's castle, becomes a gathering place for men looking for adventure, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. These "knights" are paisanos, men of mixed heritage, whose ancestors settled California hundreds of years before. Free of ties to jobs and other complications of the American way of life, they fiercely resist the corrupting tide of honest toil in the surrounding ocean of civil rectitude.

As Steinbeck chronicles their deeds--their multiple loves, their wonderful brawls, their Rabelaisian wine-drinking--he spins a tale as compelling and ultimately as touched by sorrow as the famous legends of the Round Table, which inspired him.

Lummox had been the Stuart family pet for years. Though far from cuddly and rather large, it had always been obedient and docile. Except, that is, for the time it had eaten the secondhand Buick...

But now, all of a sudden and without explanation, Lummox had begun chomping down on a variety of things — not least, a very mean dog and a cage of virtually indestructible steel. Incredible!

John Thomas and Lummox were soon in awfully hot water, and they didn't know how to get out. And neither one really understood just how bad things were — or how bad the situation could get — until some space voyagers appeared and turned a far-from-ordinary family problem into an extraordinary confrontation.

Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister.

And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.

Julio Cortázar: Rayuela is a critical guide to one of the most iconic works in Spanish literature, Rayuela by Julio Cortázar. This guide provides an insightful analysis and interpretation of the novel, making it an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of Latin American literature.

Rayuela is renowned for its innovative narrative structure and profound themes, and this guide helps readers navigate its complex layers.

Explore the rich cultural and literary context of Cortázar's masterpiece with this comprehensive guide.

The classic graphic novel. Professor Calculus is building a rocket, but Tintin quickly realizes that there are spies around every corner trying to steal the professor's design! When Professor Calculus' rocket finally takes off for the moon, Tintin and his dog Snowy are on board.

While fulfilling his dead father's dream of creating a prosperous farm in California, Joseph Wayne comes to believe that a magnificent tree on the farm embodies his father's spirit. His brothers and their families share in Joseph's prosperity and the farm flourishes - until one brother, scared by Joseph's pagan belief, kills the tree and brings disease and famine on the farm. Set in familiar Steinbeck country, To a God Unknown is a mystical tale, exploring one man's attempt to control the forces of nature and to understand the ways of God.

De Profundis and Other Writings is a profound collection of works by the renowned Oscar Wilde. This collection showcases Wilde's humorous and epigrammatic genius that once captivated the London theatre. Through his writing, Wilde casts light from unexpected angles, thus widening the bounds of truth.

Interview with the Vampire is the captivating story of Louis, narrating his own profound and complex journey through both mortal and immortal life. He shares his transformation into a vampire by the enigmatic Lestat, and his reluctant acceptance of the vampiric lifestyle. Louis's narrative takes us through the vibrant streets of New Orleans, marking pivotal moments such as his encounter with the tragically lost young Claudia, whom he turns into a vampire, thus damning her to eternal childhood with an adult's mind and desires.

Together, Louis and Claudia form a powerful bond and attempt to create a semblance of normalcy in the lavish French Quarter. However, their shared loathing for Lestat propels them on a quest for others like themselves across the globe. Their journey leads them to Paris and the Theatre des Vampires, where they meet Armand, who introduces them to a community of vampires. But this new society brings its own challenges and perils.

The novel, which originated as a short story, blossomed into a richly detailed chronicle of a tormented soul's experiences, as well as the political and social upheavals spanning two continents. It introduces the iconic character of Lestat, a complex figure who elicits both fascination and aversion. At its core, Interview with the Vampire delves into timeless themes of immortality, transformation, loss, desire, and power.

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall is Volume One of Spike Milligan's outrageous, hilarious, and legendary War Memoirs. "At Victoria station the R.T.O. gave me a travel warrant, a white feather and a picture of Hitler marked 'This is your enemy'. I searched every compartment, but he wasn't on the train . . ."

In this, the first of Spike Milligan's uproarious recollections of life in the army, our hero takes us from the outbreak of war in 1939 ('it must have been something we said'), through his attempts to avoid enlistment ('time for my appendicitis, I thought') and his gunner training in Bexhill ('There was one drawback. No ammunition') to the landing at Algiers in 1943 ('I closed my eyes and faced the sun. I fell down a hatchway').

Filled with bathos, pathos, and gales of ribald laughter, this is a barely sane helping of military goonery and superlative Milliganese.

Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? is the first collection of stories from Raymond Carver, a master of the short story form. Carver breathed new life into the short story, crafting tales that reveal the humor and tragedy dwelling in the hearts of ordinary people.

In his pared-down style, which has become his hallmark, Carver offers a glimpse into the complexities of human experience. Each story in this collection is a testament to his ability to capture life's nuances with brilliance and depth.

This collection not only won Carver a devoted readership but also secured his place among the greats of American literature. His stories are a celebration of the ordinary, inviting readers to explore the profound within the everyday.

Tadeusz Borowski's concentration camp stories are based on his own harrowing experiences surviving Auschwitz and Dachau. In spare, brutal prose, he describes a world where the will to survive overrides compassion. Here, prisoners eat, work, and sleep just a few yards from where others are murdered. The difference between human beings is reduced to a second bowl of soup, an extra blanket, or the luxury of a pair of shoes with thick soles. In this world, the line between normality and abnormality completely vanishes.

Published in Poland after the Second World War, these stories constitute a masterwork of world literature.

Our Town was first produced and published in 1938 to wide acclaim. This Pulitzer Prize–winning drama of life in the town of Grover's Corners, an allegorical representation of all life, has become a classic. It is Thornton Wilder's most renowned and most frequently performed play.

It is now reissued in this handsome hardcover edition, featuring a new Foreword by Donald Margulies, who writes, "You are holding in your hands a great American play. Possibly the great American play." In addition, Tappan Wilder has written an eye-opening new Afterword, which includes Thornton Wilder's unpublished notes and other illuminating photographs and documentary material.

Brought back to Australia by the death of his father, Dante is sorting through his father's belongings when he comes across a photograph of Johnno, a long-time friend. The photograph stirs up a lifetime of memories for Dante, leading him to finally set Johnno's story—which has haunted him for years—on paper.

An outrageous character of legendary proportions, Johnno is brought to life in all his complexity, beginning with his days at Brisbane Grammar School, when he and Dante first become friends, to the days they spend together in Paris. Johnno's inexplicable rages and periodic transformations are recounted until we come to know him—without ever quite understanding him.

Daring, impossible, and unpredictable, Johnno is a fascinating character. His shocking behavior awes some, annoys others, and provokes a good many more. Above all, though, he is thoroughly unforgettable.

Tao of Jeet Kune Do is a profound and insightful book written by the legendary martial artist, Bruce Lee. During a challenging period in his life, when he was confined to bed due to a severe back injury, Bruce Lee's mind remained active and creative. This book is the remarkable outcome of those six months of introspection and intellectual exploration.

Within these pages, Bruce Lee shares his philosophical musings and practical insights into martial arts, emphasizing that Jeet Kune Do has no fixed boundaries—only those that we impose upon ourselves. This book serves as both a guide to martial arts techniques and a profound philosophical treatise.

Tao of Jeet Kune Do continues to inspire readers with its timeless wisdom and remains a testament to Bruce Lee's enduring legacy.

The Way We Live Now is a compelling tale of greed and deception, penned by the talented Anthony Trollope in 1875. This classic novel delves into the world of high finance and the fraudulent machinations of a great financier, Augustus Melmotte. As Melmotte's grand schemes unfold, readers are drawn into a vivid portrayal of the railway business and the intricate social dynamics of the time.

At the heart of the story is Melmotte's daughter, whose life is manipulated by a grasping lover. Anthony Trollope masterfully captures the hypocrisy and moral decay of British society, making this novel a timeless piece in the literature of money.

This narrative is not just a story; it's an immersive experience into the economic intrigues of Victorian London. The Way We Live Now remains a ripping good read, offering both entertainment and a poignant social commentary.

თანამედროვე ქართველი კლასიკოსი მწერალის გურამ დოჩანაშვილის ყველაზე ცნობილი ნაწარმოები. "სამოსელი პირველის" სიუჟეტი თავგადასავლის მაძიებელი ჭაბუკის დომენიკოს ტიპური ამბავია, რომელზეც დიდად იმოქმედა იდუმალებით მოცული კაცის - ლტოლვილის ნაამბობმა.

დომენიკო ტოვებს მშობლიურ სახლ-კარს, მამას და მიდის "ლამაზ ქალაქში". თანდათან მრავალი ადამიანთან ურთიერთობისას, იგი მიხვდება, თუ რა არის მეგობრობა, სიყვარული, სიკეთე, ბოროტება, გულწფელობა, პატიოსნება. ეს არის წიგნი სიკეთისა და ბოროტების შეცნობაზე, მას თამამად შეიძლება ვუწოდოთ "ცხოვრების წიგნი".

Illuminations is a collection of prose poems by the great French Symbolist, Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891). These poems have acquired enormous prestige among readers everywhere and have been a revolutionary influence on poetry in the twentieth century.

Rimbaud's Illuminations are presented here both in their original texts and in superb English translations by Louise Varèse. This edition also includes two additional series of prose poems, featuring two poems only recently discovered in France. The introduction by Miss Varèse discusses the complexities of Rimbaldien scholarship and the unique qualities of Rimbaud’s writing.

Rimbaud, known for his work A Season in Hell, wrote these prose poems during a period he described as filled with interest in hallucinations—"des vertiges, des silences, des nuits." These perceptions were captured by the poet in a beam of pellucid and strangely active language, illuminating unexplored aspects of experience and thought.

Who killed Boy Staunton?

Around this central mystery is woven a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived trilogy of novels. Luring the reader down labyrinthine tunnels of myth, history, and magic, The Deptford Trilogy provides an exhilarating antidote to a world from where the fear and dread and splendour of wonder have been banished.

This beguiling trilogy traces the rich, varied, and fatefully linked lives of Dunstan Ramsay, David Staunton, and Magnus Eisengrim, wrapped in a tapestry of myth and history.

Acclaimed entertainer Hans Schnier collapses when his beloved Marie leaves him because he won’t marry her within the Catholic Church. The desertion triggers a searing re-examination of his life—the loss of his sister during the war, the demands of his millionaire father, and the hypocrisies of his mother, who first fought to “save” Germany from the Jews, then worked for “reconciliation” afterwards.

The classic graphic novel. When Tintin and Captain Haddock happen across a community of gypsies, they invite them home... just as Bianca Castafiore, the famous opera singer, decides to visit Tintin. It's chaos at Marlinspike Hall, and then a precious emerald goes missing!