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Translated from the Norwegian and with a movie by the same name that was nominated for an Oscar, this is an eccentric and truly funny n..
-17%When it was first published in 1937 Poland, Witold Gombrowicz's novel was considered to be subversive by the Communist regime and was p..
-17%American universities have been credited, among other things, with the discovery of the laser, GPS, MRI, radar, and Viagra. Here the&nb..
-20%George W. Bush candidly describes the moments of critical decision-making that molded his personal life and his eight years in the Oval..
-17%Available in Arabic for the first time, this book presents a groundbreaking and accessible overview of human history and its place..
-17%The final book written by the great philosopher at the end of his life is a mix of autobiographical anecdotes, descriptions of sights f..
-15%Winner of both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Booker Prize, this is the story of a "Don Juan" lover of women during the ea..
-17%Brief biographies and illustrations of famous painters from Michelangelo to Van Gogh and Rembrandt to Picasso. Features fully vowe..
-15%An interesting journey back in time to see how our modern ways of living, and the tools we use, actually originated in primitive cultur..
-12%Previously shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, this is a fun, entertaining story about a mysterious stranger who shows up at a family..
-15%In 1901, Dr. Duncan MacDougall conducted an experiment that determined the human soul has mass weighing in at 21 grams. But what a..
-12%In this unique self-portrait that includes rare interviews, the filmmaker takes us behind the scenes and onto the sets of all his films..
-35%It received rave reviews in both the New York Times and The Guardian. The story goes like this: at a lovely dinner pa..
-15%The five-act satirical play by Niccolo Machiavelli was first published in 1524. Now in Arabic, it tells the story of a beaut..
-10%This thought-provoking book, now available in Arabic, identifies cooperation as the most important challenge faced by civil societ..
-15%The definitive biography of the 45th President of the United States presents the life of Donald Trump from his boyhood to his time in m..
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She is Anne Frank, author of "The Diary of a Young Girl," and the writer is Maha Hassan, author of this book. In this novel, they follow two lines that intertwine, almost to the point of convergence, immersing us in confusion and magic as the young girl regains her voice in a shared narrative that takes us from the struggle of identity and the...
There is an urgent need to integrate two schools of psychological thought to become what some specialists call "positive existential psychology" or "existential positive psychology," according to the preferences of each individual researcher. Within this understanding comes the book's focus on the positive aspects of the human personality with...
Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing.
Originally published in 1915, this is the personal account of General Robert Baden-Powell's experiences in India. It includes his early life in the British army, his adventures with soldiers and wildlife, and his observations of Indial culture and society. Baden-Powell is also the founder of the Boy Scouts movement.
Grace Marks, the convicted murderess, has been hired out from prison to serve as a domestic servant in the home of the Governor of the penitentiary. A committee of gentlemen and ladies from the Methodist church, led by the minister, hopes to have her pardoned and released. Grace cannot remember what happened on the day of the murders, and she...
Nabil is a famous divorced writer on the verge of sixty. His apartment catches fire while he is alone at home. Fear of loneliness drives him to marry "Nisma"; she is forty years old, a virgin, selfish, and addicted to tranquilizers. How can two different worlds intersect in a relationship that began with a marriage proposal on...
Abdelaziz is afraid of everything. What helps him overcome his fears?
For years, the kiosk has been Olga's life. She spends her days inside reading travel magazines and dreaming of distant places. One day a chance occurrence turns her upside down -literally -and sets her off on an unexpected journey.
The tulip craze of 17th century Holland has a dark side when Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy but naïve tulip grower, finds himself entangled in the deadly politics of his time. Cornelius' one desire is to grow the perfect black tulip. But, after his godfather is murdered, he finds himself in prison, facing a death sentence. His jailer's lovely...
Sensory issues are common in people with autism and are even included in the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. This book explores the differences and needs of Autistic children with varying degrees of sensory issues.
A collection of poetry by Iraqi poet, literary translator, and journalist.
Catalina Martín desperately needs a date to her sister's wedding. Especially since her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows--including her ex and his fiancée--will be there and eager to meet him. She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic and aid in her...