The final book written by the great philosopher at the end of his life is a mix of autobiographical anecdotes, descriptions of sights from his Paris walks, and philosophical arguments about education and politics.
The definitive biography of the 45th President of the United States presents the life of Donald Trump from his boyhood to his time in military school to his ventures in real estate and eventually his celebrity status. It discusses his successes and failures in business, conflicts with jouranlists and sexual misconduct accusations; and...
The five-act satirical play by Niccolo Machiavelli was first published in 1524. Now in Arabic, it tells the story of a beautiful married woman and the protagonist who conspires to sleep with her with the help of an unethical doctor and a drug made from mandrake root. The comedy is believed to have been written as a critique of...
The New York Times Bestseller by musician and artist George Watsky is available here in German. This is his debut memoir, written in a series of essays, that is boldy honest and wonderfully humorous. A hit in English; it's not to be missed in German.
A collection of heartfelt thoughts and bits of wisdom from the Dalai Lama on a variety of subjects and suitable for everyone regardless of where they are on the path. A pocket-sized book that is big in heart.
Two friends, Serafin and Plum, and a hamster named Hercules, find themselves in a strange town where they are not welcome because they don't have identification. Chaos ensues when they build a fence-making machine that fences in all the bureaucrats! With illustrations and story by the beloved French artist Philippe Fix.
The author presents a timeline and notes on his experiences of the atrocities and horror committed on civilians by warring clan militias during this horrendous time in Somali history. An estimated 350,000 Somalis die of disease, famine, and civil war.
Chris Anderson, the head of TED, presents an insider's guide to crafting the perfect talk. Discover the power of the spoken word to change the world. This handy guide shows you how to develop an idea, spin a story, overcome stage fright, and more.
A 20th century classic by the great William Kelley Wright. Known for its presentation of philosophers and their theories in easy to understand layman's terms, this book will take the reader on a jaunt through history from Francis Bacon to Locke to Kant to William James.
Genaro Reyes is a student who falls in with the wrong crowd. He goes on a drinking binge with his "friends" and ends up in a coma. When he wakes up, his parents send Genaro to Spain to stay with his mother's cousin. Pepito owns a shelter and rehab center for greyhounds. Genaro is thrust into an unknown world of the suffering...
A modern-day printing of the original text of Antoine Galland's first European translation of One Thousand and One Nights. The story of Ali Baba was added to the "Nights" cycle in the 18th century by Galland. Beautifully illustrated, the story of Ali Baba and how he outwits 40 thieves to secure the treasure for himself is as daring and...
A modern-day printing of the original text of Antoine Galland's first European translation of One Thousand and One Nights. The tales of Sindbad first appeared in a Turkish collection of "Nights" in 1637. Presented here in French, Sindbad's fantastic seafaring adventures of magical places, monsters, and supernatural phenomena are...