Originally published in Russian as Obitaemyi ostrov, and translated into English by Helen Saltz Jacobson. It is the first in the series, followed by Beetle in the Anthill (original title: Zhuk v Muraveinike), and The Time Wanderers (original title: Volny Gasyat Veter).

The novel is set in the 22nd century of the Noon Universe. Mankind is the prevalent race in the Galaxy, capable of interstellar travel. Human social organization is presumably Communist, and can be described as a highly technologically advanced anarchistic meritocracy.

Понедельник начинается в субботу is a fascinating tale for young scientific workers, first published in 1965. It continues to captivate generations of readers.

The story unfolds in the magical world of НИИЧАВО - the Scientific Research Institute of Sorcery and Wizardry. Here, wizards, magicians, and young enthusiasts, driven by a burning desire to understand and transform the world, embark on numerous incredible adventures and astounding discoveries.

Time machines, huts on chicken legs, the creation of artificial humans, and taming a genie released from a bottle are just a few of the mesmerizing elements that keep the reader thoroughly entertained!

A collection of powerful stories by one of the masters of Russian literature, illustrating the author's thoughts on political philosophy, religion and above all, humanity. This volume includes Notes from Underground, White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and Selections from The House of the Dead.

The compelling works presented in this volume were written at distinct periods in Dostoyevsky's life, at decisive moments in his groping for a political philosophy and a religious answer. From the primitive peasant who kills without understanding that he is destroying life to the anxious antihero of Notes from Underground—who both craves and despises affection—the writer's often-tormented characters showcase his evolving outlook on our fate.

Thomas Mann described Dostoyevsky as "an author whose Christian sympathy is ordinarily devoted to human misery, sin, vice, the depths of lust and crime, rather than to nobility of body and soul" and Notes from Underground as "an awe- and terror- inspiring example of this sympathy."