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Provides descriptions of 76 famous operas covering plot, dialogue, historical overview of each, and advice for listening and appreciat...
-15%Terry Eagleton, a renowned literary theorist, critic and prolific writer, in this book explores the rise of religious fundamentalism a...
-15%Internationally acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been officially banned from filmmaking since 2010. In a courageous a...
-20%Through a clever mix of stop-motion animation and interviews, The Wanted 18 recreates an astonishing true story:...
-20%This collection of 85 essays and articles is considered to be among the most important historical collections of all time, and we...
-25%A biography of Abraham Lincoln who grew from his simple childhood in Kentucky to become the second president of the United States.&nbs...
-20%A Somali translation of "Liberty in the Modern State" by Harold Laski. The book takes into account the post-war political landsc...
-10%Strange things are afoot in Bad City. The Iranian ghost town, home to prostitutes, junkies, pimps, and other sordid souls, is a place ...
-20%It received rave reviews in both the New York Times and The Guardian. The story goes like this: at a lovely dinner p...
-15%Nietzsche's masterful philosophical narrative about Zarathustra, who after years of meditation comes down from a mountain to offer his...
-15%A 20th century classic by the great William Kelley Wright. Known for its presentation of philosophers and their theories in easy...
-20%A funny, offbeat portait of Miami, The Strongest Man follows Beef (Robert Lorie), an anxiety-ridden Cuban constr...
-20%The story of a teacher who becomes at first enchanted, and then ulitmately consumed, by the poetic genius of her five-year-old student...
-20%George W. Bush candidly describes the moments of critical decision-making that molded his personal life and his eight years in the Ova...
-17%Two friends, Serafin and Plum, and a hamster named Hercules, find themselves in a strange town where they are not welcome because they...
-15%The Arabic translation of Philip Roth's novel about Coleman Silk, the dean of faculty at a small liberal arts college who is accused o...
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After Miri the Circassian's family migrated from Russia to Bulgaria during the era of the Ottoman Empire, circumstances compelled them to migrate once again—this time to Alexandria—where they embarked upon a new life in Egypt. Here, set against that specific era, we observe the succession of generations within Sheikh...
One day, we face the painful realization that love is no longer there... We have tried everything, but now we know that a breakup is inevitable. In the wake of separation—whether we choose to leave or are the one being left behind—we find ourselves confronted with the necessity of grieving the loss of the relationship in order to...
We often observe people’s affection for celebrities or specific individuals—an admiration stemming not merely from their excellence, physical beauty, or fine physique, but also from their possession of a certain personal magic, commonly referred to as "charisma." This quality has sparked numerous questions among parents, such as:...
"Please! Don't take this personally... How about I stay with you while you spend your final hours? Consider it a small gesture of gratitude on my part for the time I spent inside your mind." Jalal wished this were all just a nightmare, yet he was acutely aware that this conversation—despite the bizarre nature of their...
Offers an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral approach to finding relief from chronic relationship anxiety. Readers will learn to challenge the intrusive thoughts and worries that trigger harmful emotions, embrace the uncertainty inherent in all human connections, and discover a deeper sense of intimacy and trust.
Victoria grew up in a world divided by appearances. She had to contend not only with the struggles faced by any ordinary middle-class Egyptian girl—the daily grind of making ends meet, educational hurdles, and the fear bred by the ever-deteriorating atmosphere of the Egyptian street—but also with a distinct triad of challenges:...
India is known by many names, including Wonderland, the land of elephants, Hindustan, and many others. This book takes us on a journey through a turbulent sea of diverse cultures, dialects, religions, customs, and traditions. Twelve days of continuous travel and exploration unfold across the enchanting cities of South India, as Sherine Adel...
Jiang still remembers the details of the most important day of his life. That day, he experienced both joy and sadness at school within just a few hours. Before the school day began, his teacher informed him that he had been selected for the final round of the Innovation Cup competition and would be traveling to a distant city for the...
The Iraqi writer, journalist, and women's rights activist received death threats after the 2003 invasion of Iraq and was forced to flee her country. She lived in various countries before settling in London. This book recounts her time spent living in Paris.
Sakin is a Sudanese fiction writer with roots in Darfur. His literary works have been banned in Sudan and he now lives in exile in Austria. In this novel, a poor man lives with his wife and children in a small village where they struggle to live raising chickens and selling the eggs. One day the man discovers a differeng kind...
The novel draws parallels between the experiences of its characters during their childhood and upbringing, revealing post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from childhood traumas. Shortlisted for the Katara Prize for Arabic Fiction 2023.
Pieces together the unknown history of the Amazigh.