Samy is very shy and doesn't like to talk to other people because it's scary and he doesn't know what to say. Now his little dog is lo...

When it was first published in 1937 Poland, Witold Gombrowicz's novel was considered to be subversive by the Communist regime and was ...

Terry Eagleton, a renowned literary theorist, critic and prolific writer, in this book explores the rise of religious fundamentalism a...

This thought-provoking book, now available in Arabic, identifies cooperation as the most important challenge faced by civil socie...

Two friends, Serafin and Plum, and a hamster named Hercules, find themselves in a strange town where they are not welcome because they...

This collection of 85 essays and articles is considered to be among the most important historical collections of all time, and we...

H.G. Wells' classic study in the progress and history of civilization from the origins of life on Earth up to historic developments in...

The five-act satirical play by Niccolo Machiavelli was first published in 1524.  Now in Arabic, it tells the story of a beau...

A little girl walks angrily through the park dragging an old purse. Every now and then she stops and yells "Is this how it is?"  ...

A collection of heartfelt thoughts and bits of wisdom from the Dalai Lama on a variety of subjects and suitable for everyone regardles...

A delightful story collection by the beloved, award-winning Chinese children's author, Zheng Chunhua. These stories center around a li...

In 1901, Dr. Duncan MacDougall conducted an experiment that determined the human soul has mass weighing in at 21 grams. But what ...

Chris Anderson, the head of TED, presents an insider's guide to crafting the perfect talk. Discover the power of the spoken word to ch...

Masterfully explores the significance of water in Chile's vast history and culture, examining the indigenous tribes of the Western Pat...

A 20th century classic by the great William Kelley Wright.  Known for its presentation of philosophers and their theories in easy...