Our Oriental Heritage is the classic reference on world history, recognized as the most comprehensive general history ever written. This monumental work is the result of four decades of dedicated research by Will and Ariel Durant.

Volume 1 of the series, Our Oriental Heritage, opens with a sweeping examination of the Orient. It covers the Egyptians, known for their monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification; the Babylonians, pioneers in astronomy and physics; the Judeans, who preserved their culture in the immortal books of the Old Testament; and the Persians, rulers of the largest empire before Rome.

With Our Oriental Heritage, Will Durant embarks on an encyclopedic survey of all civilization, both ancient and modern, Occidental and Oriental. This volume sets the stage for understanding the intricate tapestry of human history and the cultural achievements that have shaped the world.

Join the Durants on this epic journey through time, exploring the colorful and complex dramas of the Near East, India, China, and Japan, up to the mid-1930s. This is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the profound legacy of Eastern civilizations.

The Little Engine That Could is the inspiring tale of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls, which breaks down before reaching the children. After asking several passing trains for help over the hill, a little blue train agrees to help the stranded toys.

Even though she is small, the blue train tries her best to bring the toys to the children on the other side of the hill. This timeless classic is cherished by readers for its message of determination and perseverance, captured in the iconic phrase, "I think I can, I think I can."

The Myth of Sisyphus is a profound and moving philosophical statement by Albert Camus. In this work, Camus poses the fundamental question: Is life worth living?

If human existence holds no significance, what can keep us from suicide? As Camus argues, if there is no God to give meaning to our lives, humans must take on that purpose themselves. This is our "absurd" task, like Sisyphus forever rolling his rock up a hill, as the inevitability of death constantly overshadows us.

Written during the bleakest days of the Second World War, The Myth of Sisyphus argues for an acceptance of reality that encompasses revolt, passion, and, above all, liberty. This volume contains several other essays, including lyrical evocations of the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran, the settings of his great novels The Outsider and The Plague.

Camus' writings are hymns to the physical world and the elemental pleasures of living, encouraging us to embrace life even in the face of its absurdity.

The Mabinogion is a collection of 11 prose stories collated from medieval Welsh manuscripts. These tales draw on pre-Christian Celtic mythology, international folktale motifs, and early medieval historical traditions. While some details may hark back to older Iron Age traditions, each tale is the product of a developed medieval Welsh narrative tradition, both oral and written.

Lady Charlotte Guest, in the mid-19th century, was the first to publish English translations of the collection, popularizing the name "Mabinogion". The stories appear in either or both of two medieval Welsh manuscripts: the White Book of Rhydderch (Llyfr Gwyn Rhydderch), written around 1350, and the Red Book of Hergest (Llyfr Coch Hergest), written between 1382 and 1410. Texts or fragments of some tales have been preserved in earlier 13th-century and later manuscripts.

Scholars agree that the tales are older than the existing manuscripts, but there is debate over just how much older. The different texts originated at different times. Debate has focused on the dating of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi. Sir Ifor Williams offered a date prior to 1100, based on linguistic and historical arguments, while later, Saunders Lewis set forth arguments for a date between 1170 and 1190. Th Charles-Edwards, in a paper published in 1970, discussed both viewpoints and noted that the language of the stories fits the 11th century. More recently, Patrick Sims-Williams argued for a plausible range of about 1060 to 1200, which is the current scholarly consensus.

Merry Christmas! ...every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding.

Dickens' story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors, has proved one of his most well-loved works. Since its publication in 1843, it has had an enduring influence on the way we think about the traditions of Christmas.

Dickens' other Christmas writings collected here include:

• The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton, the short story from The Pickwick Papers on which A Christmas Carol was based;
• The Haunted Man, a tale of a man tormented by painful memories;
• along with shorter pieces, some drawn from the 'Christmas Stories' that Dickens wrote annually for his weekly journals.

In all of them, Dickens celebrates the season as one of geniality, charity, and remembrance.

Collected here are all 14 Oz books written by Oz creator and visionary L. Frank Baum. These timeless original stories have been specially formatted for digital e-readers, allowing them to fit any screen size. Each and every chapter of every book in the table of contents has been linked to ease navigation throughout this mammoth anthology.

Join Dorothy, The Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the rest of the gang for a thrilling series of adventures that are sure to keep you entertained!

Collected books include:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Marvelous Land of Oz
Ozma of Oz
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
The Road to Oz
The Emerald City of Oz
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
Tik-Tok of Oz
The Scarecrow of Oz
Rinkitink in Oz
The Lost Princess of Oz
The Tin Woodman of Oz
The Magic of Oz
Glinda of Oz

One of the most popular and critically acclaimed book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece The Sandman set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the last of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety.

The Absolute Sandman, Volume Four reprints issues 57-75 of The Sandman and features an introduction by Karen Berger, editor of the original series and founder of the Vertigo imprint. This volume also includes a survey of exquisite memorabilia from the Dreaming, the original script and thumbnails by Gaiman and artist Marc Hempel for the first part of "The Kindly Ones" from The Sandman 57, and the complete script by Gaiman for the title's final issue, together with thumbnails, pencils, and paintings by artist Charles Vess.

The long-awaited and highly anticipated final volume in Penman’s trilogy of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine—a tumultuous conclusion to this timeless story of love, power, ambition, and betrayal.

Where the second novel in the trilogy, Time And Chance, dealt with the extraordinary politics of the twelfth century, climaxing with the murder of Thomas Becket and Henry’s confrontation with the Church and self-imposed exile to Ireland, Devil’s Brood centers on the implosion of a family. And because it is a royal family whose domains span the English Channel and whose alliances encompass the Christian world, that collapse will have dire consequences.

This is a story of betrayal as Henry’s three eldest sons and his wife enter into a rebellion against him, aligning themselves with his bitterest enemy, King Louis of France. But it is also the story of a great king whose brilliance forged an empire but whose personal blind spots led him into the most serious mistake of his life.

Sharon Kay Penman has created a novel of tremendous power, as two strong-willed, passionate people clash, a family divides, and a marriage ends in all but name. Curiously, it is a novel without villains—only flawed human beings caught up in misperceptions and bad judgment calls. Most devastating to Henry was not his sons’ rebellion but his wife’s betrayal in joining them. How could it happen that two people whose love for each other was all-consuming end up as bitter adversaries? That is the heart of Penman’s tale in Devil’s Brood.

Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland — too far a journey for any dog to make alone. But Lassie is not just any dog.

First published in 1940, Lassie Come-Home has become one of the best-loved dog stories in the world. This beautiful edition showcases the original text and illustrations within a striking new jacket.

Leonard Cohen is one of the great writers, performers, and most consistently daring artists of our time. Book of Longing is Cohen’s eagerly awaited new collection of poems, following his highly acclaimed 1984 title, Book of Mercy, and his hugely successful 1993 publication, Stranger Music.

Book of Longing contains erotic, playful, and provocative line drawings and artwork on every page, by the author, which interact in exciting and unexpected ways on the page with poetry that is timeless, meditative, and at times darkly humorous.

The book brings together all the elements that have brought Leonard Cohen’s artistry with language worldwide recognition.

Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.

This 526-page book is told in both words and pictures. The Invention of Hugo Cabret is not exactly a novel, and it’s not quite a picture book, and it’s not really a graphic novel, or a flip book, or a movie, but a combination of all these things. Each picture (there are nearly three hundred pages of pictures!) takes up an entire double page spread, and the story moves forward because you turn the pages to see the next moment unfold in front of you.

More than one year on the New York Times bestseller list! Richard Bach's timeless and uplifting classic of hope and love.

"We're the bridge across forever, arching above the sea, adventuring for our pleasure, living mysteries for the fun of it, choosing disasters, triumphs, challenges, impossible odds, testing ourselves over and again, learning love and love and love!"

The opposite of loneliness, it's not togetherness. It is intimacy.

Look in a mirror and one thing's sure: what we see is not who we are.

Next to God, love is the word most mangled in every language. The highest form of regard between two people is friendship, and when love enters, friendship dies.

There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn what we need to learn; whatever steps we take, they're necessary to reach the places we've chosen to go.

Without Dogma is a departure from Henryk Sienkiewicz's famous historical novels, diving into the realm of contemporary issues faced by late nineteenth-century individuals. This novel provides a profound exploration of a man's existential struggles, as he grapples with a life devoid of moral principles and lasting purpose.

Without Dogma is a psychological novel where the romantic plot serves as a backdrop to delve deep into the hero's mental states and self-analysis. It presents a vivid portrayal of the hero's introspection and existential questioning. This has led to heated discussions regarding the book's stance on morality.

For many young readers, Without Dogma was seen as a reflection of their generation's plight. The novel's lack of explicit condemnation of the main character sparked significant debate, making it a significant cultural piece of its time.

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) was a leading German metaphysician of the 19th century, whose influence extended far beyond the hermetic world of philosophy. His adherents ranged from Richard Wagner and Friedrich Nietzsche to Leo Tolstoy and Thomas Mann. Schopenhauer rejected the idealism of his contemporaries and embraced a practical variety of materialism. He discarded traditional philosophic jargon for a brisk, compelling style, using direct terms to express the metaphysics of the will.

In The Wisdom of Life, an essay from his final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), Schopenhauer advocates for individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over acting on irrational impulses. He examines how life can be arranged to derive the highest degree of pleasure and success, offering guidelines for achieving a full and rich manner of living. Schopenhauer advises that even a life well-lived must always aspire to grander heights. This work abounds in subjects of enduring relevance and is highly readable in an excellent translation.

The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire was written by English historian Edward Gibbon and originally published in six quarto volumes. Volume 1 was published in 1776, going through six printings; volumes 2-3 in 1781; and volumes 4-6 in 1788-89. It was a major literary achievement of the 18th century, adopted as a model for the methodologies of historians.

The books cover the Roman Empire after Marcus Aurelius, from 180 to 1590. They delve into the behavior and decisions that led to the eventual fall of the Empire in both the East and West, offering explanations. Gibbon is called the first modern historian of ancient Rome due to his objective approach and accurate use of reference material, setting a standard for 19th and 20th-century historians.

His work is characterized by pessimism and detached irony, common to the historical genre of his era. Although he published other books, Gibbon devoted much of his life (1772-89) to this one work. His Memoirs of My Life & Writings reflect on how this book virtually became his life.

Gibbon offers explanations for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by the scarcity of comprehensive written sources. According to Gibbon, the Empire succumbed to barbarian invasions due to the loss of civic virtue. They had become weak, outsourcing defense to barbarian mercenaries who eventually took over. Romans had become effeminate, incapable of maintaining a tough military lifestyle. Additionally, Christianity fostered a belief in a better life after death, sapping patriotism and martial spirit. Like other Enlightenment thinkers, Gibbon held the Middle Ages in contempt as a superstitious, priest-ridden dark age, believing only the age of reason could progress history.

At first, Omri is unimpressed with the plastic Indian toy he is given for his birthday. But when he puts it in his old cupboard and turns the key, something extraordinary happens that will change Omri's life forever.

For Little Bear, the Iroquois Indian brave, comes to life...

Creation is a sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure. In this restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal’s original manuscript, Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.

Cyrus Spitama, grandson of the prophet Zoroaster and lifelong friend of Xerxes, spent most of his life as Persian ambassador for the great king Darius. He traveled to India, where he discussed nirvana with Buddha, and to the warring states of Cathay, where he learned of Tao from Master Li and fished on the riverbank with Confucius.

Now blind and aged in Athens—the Athens of Pericles, Sophocles, Thucydides, Herodotus, and Socrates—Cyrus recounts his days as he strives to resolve the fundamental questions that have guided his life’s journeys: how the universe was created, and why evil was created with good.

In revisiting the fifth century B.C.—one of the most spectacular periods in history—Gore Vidal illuminates the ideas that have shaped civilizations for millennia.

The Tragedy of Man is a remarkable literary work by the Hungarian author Imre Madách, first published in 1861. This play, composed in verse, has become a staple of Hungarian theater and has been translated and adapted into many languages and media.

The play follows Adam and Eve as they appear in various guises in episodes throughout history, growing in self-awareness and wisdom as they navigate the complexities of human existence.

The first volume in Guy Gavriel Kay’s stunning fantasy masterwork. Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, the First of all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and quickly find themselves drawn into the complex tapestry of events.

For Kim, Paul, Kevin, Jennifer, and Dave all have their own part to play in the coming battle against the forces of evil led by the fallen god Rakoth Maugrim and his dark hordes.

Guy Gavriel Kay’s classic epic fantasy plays out on a truly grand scale, and has already been delighting fans of imaginative fiction for twenty years.

In Theatre, W. Somerset Maugham—the author of the classic novels Of Human Bondage and Up at the Villa—introduces us to Julia Lambert, a woman of breathtaking poise and talent whose looks have stood by her forty-six years. She is a star stage actress in England—so good, in fact, that perhaps she never stops acting.

It seems that nothing can ruffle her satin feathers, until a quiet stranger challenges Julia's very sense of self. As a result, she will endure rejection for the first time, her capacity as a mother will be affronted, and her ability to put on whatever face she desires for her public will prove limited.

In Theatre, Maugham subtly exposes the tensions and triumphs that occur when acting and reality blend together, and—for Julia—ultimately reverse.

The Snow Queen is a modern classic of science fiction, awarded the prestigious Hugo and Locus Awards. Set on the planet Tiamat, the story unfolds as the imperious Winter colonists have ruled for 150 years, deriving wealth from the slaughter of the sea mers. But soon, the galactic stargate will close, isolating Tiamat, and the 150-year reign of the Summer primitives will begin.

Their only chance at surviving the impending change lies in the hands of Arienrhod, the ageless and corrupt Snow Queen, who seeks to defy destiny with an act of genocide. However, Arienrhod faces fierce competition from Moon, a young Summer-tribe sibyl determined to break a conspiracy that spans space.

Interstellar politics, a millennia-long secret conspiracy, and a civilization whose hidden machineries might still control the fate of worlds provide the backdrop to this spectacular hard science fiction novel by Joan D. Vinge.

Once An Eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named Sam Damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer Courtney Massengale. Damon is a professional who puts duty, honor, and the men he commands above self-interest. Massengale, however, brilliantly advances by making the right connections behind the lines and in Washington's corridors of power.

Beginning in the French countryside during the Great War, the conflict between these adversaries solidifies in the isolated garrison life marking peacetime, intensifies in the deadly Pacific jungles of World War II, and reaches its treacherous conclusion in the last major battleground of the Cold War—Vietnam.

A study in character and values, courage, nobility, honesty, and selflessness, here is an unforgettable story about a man who embodies the best in our nation—and in us all.

Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eldest Jane rejects siblings for another family. Stubborn youngest, Martha, causes a riot downtown.

Elective Affinities was written when Goethe was sixty and long established as Germany's literary giant. This is a new edition of his penetrating study of marriage and passion, bringing together four people in an inexorable manner.

The novel asks whether we have free will or not and confronts its characters with the monstrous consequences of repressing what little "real life" they have in themselves, a life so far removed from their natural states that it appears to them as something terrible and destructive.

Lázaro es un muchacho desarrapado a quien la miseria obliga a emplearse como sirviente. Las inocentes y a veces justificadas burlas con las que Lázaro se defiende de sus amos son castigadas con una crueldad brutal. Así, garrotazo a garrotazo, la simpleza y credulidad del Lázaro de las primeras páginas ceden paso a la sagacidad y a la astucia propias del más clásico y típico de los pícaros.

A Child's Garden of Verses is a delightful collection of poetry by the renowned poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. This charming anthology offers a nostalgic glimpse into the joys and wonders of childhood. With its playful verses and vivid imagery, it captures the essence of youthful imagination and adventure.

Stevenson's poems transport readers to a world where sailing boats glide down rivers, lamplighters illuminate the night, and foreign lands beckon in the daydreams of children. Each poem is a window into the whimsical world of a child's mind, where every experience is an exploration and every moment is filled with wonder.

Tasha Tudor's exquisite watercolor illustrations accompany these timeless verses, evoking a simpler time in the past. Her artwork beautifully complements the themes of the poems, celebrating the innocence of childhood and the beauty of nature.

This handsome gift edition of A Child's Garden of Verses is a treasure that will be cherished by families for generations, offering a timeless journey into the heart of childhood.

The Persian poet Hafez (1320-1389) is best known as a Sufi mystic who incorporated elements of Sufism into his verses. The state of God-Realisation is symbolised through union with a Beloved, and drinking the wine of spiritual love.

This compact version of the Divan of Hafez is a facsimile illuminated manuscript, complete with beautiful Persian calligraphy and miniature illustrations. There are 43 ghazals, translated into English by classical scholar Gertrude Bell. It is a truly beautiful introduction not only to the works of this beloved Sufi mystic, but also to the artistry of Mahmoud Farshchian. It is like getting two books in one: poetry and art.

Poetry is the greatest literary form of ancient Persia and modern Iran, and the fourteenth-century poet known as Hafez is its preeminent master. Little is known about the poet's life, and there are more legends than facts relating to the particulars of his existence. This mythic quality is entirely appropriate for the man known as "The Interpreter of Mysteries" and "The Tongue of the Hidden", whose verse is regarded as oracular by those seeking guidance and attempting to realize wishes.

A mere fraction of what is presumed to have been an extensive body of work survives. This collection is derived from Hafez's Divan (collected poems), a classic of Sufism. The short poems, called ghazals, are sonnet-like arrangements of varied numbers of couplets. In the tradition of Persian poetry and Sufi philosophy, each poem corresponds to two interpretations, sensual and mystic.

This outstanding translation of Hafez's poetry was created by historian and Arabic scholar Gertrude Bell, who observed, "These are the utterances of a great poet, the imaginative interpreter of the heart of man; they are not of one age, or of another, but for all time."

Le Comte de Monte-Cristo I is a gripping adventure that takes readers through the tumultuous journey of Edmond Dantès. In this first volume, Dantès experiences a dramatic fall, both literally and figuratively, as he is unjustly imprisoned and later makes his daring escape.

"On fit encore quatre ou cinq pas en montant toujours, puis Dantès sentit qu'on le prenait par la tête et par les pieds et qu'on le balançait." These words mark the beginning of Dantès' descent into despair, as he is cast into the sea, bound to a heavy weight.

With a heart-stopping narrative, Dumas weaves a tale of revenge, hope, and the relentless pursuit of justice. This classic piece of French literature is a testament to the enduring power of determination and resilience.

First published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto purported to be a translation of an Italian story from the time of the crusades. In it, Walpole attempted, as he declared in the Preface to the second edition, "to blend the two kinds of romance: the ancient and the modern."

He presents a series of catastrophes, ghostly interventions, revelations of identity, and exciting contests. Crammed with invention, entertainment, terror, and pathos, the novel was an immediate success and Walpole's own favorite among his numerous works.

His friend, the poet Thomas Gray, wrote that he and his family, having read Otranto, were now "afraid to go to bed o'nights." This novel is reprinted from a text of 1798, the last that Walpole himself prepared for the press.

This is the original 1937 version of Napoleon Hill's Classic Book: Think and Grow Rich. To the greatest extent possible, the text and formatting have been kept exactly the same as in the original release with the exception of some minor formatting changes.

The Last World is acclaimed as a modern masterpiece and one of the most important novels of our time. It tells the story of a young man's quest for the exiled poet Ovid and the masterwork he has consigned to the flames.

Christoph Ransmayr has created a visionary landscape, a transformed place where the ancient world meets the twentieth century. It is a metaphysical thriller, both compelling and profound. The Last World draws the reader into a universe governed by the power of mythology, a world of decay on the brink of apocalypse.

This novel explores themes of exile, censorship, and the destruction of the planet. It serves as a cultural and political fable that is blazingly topical, yet timeless.

The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin takes us to the heart of the mysterious mentor, Mulla Nasrudin. Through skillful retellings of hundreds of stories and sayings, Idries Shah brings the timeless wit and charm of this legendary figure to life.

From high-level physics reports to psychology textbooks, Nasrudin's tales illustrate phenomena and illuminate the workings of the mind in ways no straightforward explanation can. His stories have spanned cultures, appearing in literature and oral traditions from the Middle East to Greece, Russia, France, and even China.

According to legend, Nasrudin was chosen as a schoolboy to carry the message of how to escape the crude system of thought that ensnares man. His humor slips through the cracks of rigid thinking habits, offering both laughter and psychological insight.

Acclaimed as humorous masterpieces and collections of some of the world's finest jokes, Nasrudin's antics also serve as teaching exercises, helping to recognize states of mind. For centuries, these stories have been studied in Sufi circles for their hidden wisdom.

A Hollywood millionaire with a terror of death, whose personal physician happens to be working on a theory of longevity – these are the elements of Aldous Huxley's caustic and entertaining satire on man's desire to live indefinitely. With his customary wit and intellectual sophistication, Huxley pursues his characters in their quest for the eternal, finishing on a note of horror.

This is Mr. Huxley's Hollywood novel, and you might expect it to be fantastic, extravagant, crazy, and preposterous. It is all that, and heaven and hell too. It is the kind of novel that he is particularly the master of, where the most extraordinary and fortuitous events are followed by contemplative little essays on the meaning of life. The story is outrageously good, with a highly sensational plot that will keep astonishing you to practically the final sentence.

Mr. Huxley's elegant mockery, his cruel aptness of phrase, the revelations, and the ingenious surprises he springs on the reader are those of a master craftsman; Mr. Huxley is at the top of his form.

The Complete Stories, Vol 1 is the first book of the definitive three-volume collection of short stories by the prolific Isaac Asimov, whose tales have delighted countless fans for over half a century.

This enthralling collection includes some of Asimov’s self-described personal favorite short stories, such as “Franchise” and “The Last Question.” It also features “Nightfall,” a story about a planet that only experiences night once every 2,049 years, which the Science Fiction Writers of America has voted as the best science fiction story ever written.

The many fans of Isaac Asimov’s work won’t want to miss this wonderful collection of short fiction from the sci-fi master. It's a must for every science fiction bookshelf!

Song of Songs is a captivating tale that transports readers to a bygone era. Set against the backdrop of history, this novel weaves a story of love, passion, and resilience.

The narrative unfolds through rich and vivid descriptions, bringing to life the characters and their emotional journeys. Readers will be drawn into a world where love conquers all, and every page is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

Immerse yourself in this timeless classic and experience a story that resonates with the heart and soul.

Beloved by millions, George S. Clason’s classic business book reveals the financial principles that hold the key to personal wealth—now with a new introduction by Suze Orman. THE SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE ANCIENTS—AN ASSURED ROAD TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY

Countless readers have been helped by the famous “Babylonian parables,” hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of—and a solution to—your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime. This is the business book that holds the secrets to keeping your money—and making more. May they prove for you, as they have proven for millions of others, a sure key to gratifying financial progress.

The Eagle of the Ninth is a captivating tale set in Roman Britain, where a young Roman officer embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Ninth Legion. This legion had marched into the mists of Northern Britain and never returned.

The story weaves a rich tapestry of adventure and historical intrigue, bringing to life the ancient world and the challenges faced by those who dared to explore beyond the known boundaries. It's a tale of courage, honor, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

The Leopard is a story of a decadent and dying aristocracy threatened by the forces of revolution and democracy. Set against the political upheavals of Italy in the 1860s, it focuses on Don Fabrizio, a Sicilian prince of immense sensual appetites, wealth, and great personal magnetism. Around this powerful figure swirls a glittering array of characters: a Bourbon king, liberals and pseudo liberals, peasants and millionaires.

Regarded throughout the English-speaking world as the standard English translation of the Holy Scriptures, the JPS TANAKH has been acclaimed by scholars, rabbis, lay leaders, Jews, and Christians alike. The JPS TANAKH is an entirely original translation of the Holy Scriptures into contemporary English, based on the Masoretic (the traditional Hebrew) text. It is the culmination of three decades of collaboration by academic scholars and rabbis, representing the three largest branches of organized Judaism in the United States.

Not since the third century B.C.E., when 72 elders of the tribes of Israel created the Greek translation of Scriptures known as the Septuagint, has such a broad-based committee of Jewish scholars produced a major Bible translation. In executing this monumental task, the translators made use of the entire range of biblical interpretation, ancient and modern, Jewish and non-Jewish. They drew upon the latest findings in linguistics and archaeology, as well as the work of early rabbinic and medieval commentators, grammarians, and philologists. The resulting text is a triumph of literary style and biblical scholarship, unsurpassed in accuracy and clarity.

Shadow of the Moon takes readers on an enthralling journey back to the vast, intoxicating romance of India under the British Raj. In this captivating tale, Winter de Ballesteros, a beautiful English heiress, returns to her beloved India, only to find herself amidst the chaos and passion of a land on the brink of rebellion.

This is also the tale of Captain Alex Randall, her dedicated protector, who is consumed by an aching desire to possess her. As India erupts into the fiery chaos of the Mutiny, Winter and Alex are thrust together in a desperate and unforgettable struggle for survival.

Filled with the mystery of moonlit palace gardens and the whisperings of passion and intrigue, M. M. Kaye masterfully evokes an era that is both of its time and timeless. This is a saga of desperate, consuming love forged in the fires of a war that threatens to topple an empire.

When his father killed another brave, Thomas Black Bull and his parents sought refuge in the wilderness. There they took up life as it had been in the old days, hunting and fishing, battling for survival. But an accident claimed the father's life and the grieving mother died shortly afterward. Left alone, the young Indian boy vowed never to return to the white man's world, to the alien laws that had condemned his father.

A young Native American raised in the forest is suddenly thrust into the modern world, in this novel by the author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. Thomas Black Bull’s parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Tom’s life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life.

Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.

Citadelle is a profound exploration of the human spirit. "I have pity for the one who awakens in the great patriarchal night, believing himself sheltered under the stars of God, and who suddenly feels the journey."

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry delves into the creative power of man, asking not the value of his laws, but the depth of his imaginative capacity. "If you wish to understand the word happiness, you must hear it as a reward and not as a goal."

The narrative is a silent audience of love. Despite the solitude that seems insurmountable, "A stone has no hope of being anything other than a stone. But through collaboration, it becomes a temple."

Citadelle is a testament to the enduring temple built within the human heart.

رواية الساعة الخامسة والعشرون هي واحدة من أكثر الأعمال السردية التي تثير أسئلة جذرية حول مصير الإنسان المأسوي. العالم الافتراضي للرواية هو متاهة يتعذر على أحد النجاة منها.

على النقيض من معظم الأعمال السردية، حيث يختل توازن الأحداث ثم يعاد في النهاية، فإن نسق الاختلال يتعمق بمرور الزمن، ولا يعود إلى سابق عهده أبداً. تتجلى في هذه الرواية أصداء الملاحم الكبرى، والتراجيديات الإغريقية والمآسي الشكسبيرية، وكل الأعمال التي انصبت اهتمامها على مصير الإنسان.

لذلك، فهي تنتسب إلى سلالة الآداب السردية الرفيعة الخالدة. كثير من الروايات يتلاشى حضورها مع الذاكرة بمرور الأيام، وتصبح استعادة أجوائها صعبة، وربما شبه مستحيلة، وقليل منها يدمغ الذاكرة بختمه الأبدي، ومن ذلك القليل النادر رواية الساعة الخامسة والعشرون.

Scrisoarea III and Luceafărul are two of the most remarkable works by Mihai Eminescu, a legendary figure in Romanian literature. Scrisoarea III is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the depths of human emotion and national identity. Meanwhile, Luceafărul is celebrated for its ethereal beauty and profound exploration of the eternal themes of love and aspiration.

This collection showcases Eminescu's extraordinary ability to weave together words in a manner that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Readers will be enchanted by the rich imagery and the timeless messages conveyed through these works.