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A biography of Abraham Lincoln who grew from his simple childhood in Kentucky to become the second president of the United States. ..
-20%Terry Eagleton, a renowned literary theorist, critic and prolific writer, in this book explores the rise of religious fundamentalism an..
-15%Award-winning Red Lines provides cinematic boots on the ground, offering a rare window into the Syrian conflict, ..
-20%By the winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature, this is the haunting novella, based on the true story of a Jewish teenager in WWII..
-10%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%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%Provides descriptions of 76 famous operas covering plot, dialogue, historical overview of each, and advice for listening and appreciati..
-15%A delightful story collection by the beloved, award-winning Chinese children's author, Zheng Chunhua. These stories center around a lit..
-10%Nietzsche's masterful philosophical narrative about Zarathustra, who after years of meditation comes down from a mountain to offer his ..
-15%H.G. Wells' classic study in the progress and history of civilization from the origins of life on Earth up to historic developments in ..
-15%The iconic writer's engaging memoir offers entertaining stories and provocative insights on sex, marriage, aging, feminism, and motherh..
-15%Previously shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, this is a fun, entertaining story about a mysterious stranger who shows up at a family..
-15%American universities have been credited, among other things, with the discovery of the laser, GPS, MRI, radar, and Viagra. Here the&nb..
-20%Terry Eagleton, one of our foremost literary and cultural critics, examines the meaning, evolution, and role of culture in civil societ..
-15%A 20th century classic by the great William Kelley Wright. Known for its presentation of philosophers and their theories in easy ..
-20%In 1901, Dr. Duncan MacDougall conducted an experiment that determined the human soul has mass weighing in at 21 grams. But what a..
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"He's Mrs. Hanan's son" and because I'm Mrs. Hanan's son, everybody keeps watching me like I'm supposed to be a copy of my mother! How can I tell them that my name is Hani and I like skiing and soccer?
Every day, many hands reach out to me to shake my hand. Hands I know, hands I don’t know, good hands, and bad hands. Hands that I feel safe when I shake, and hands that I feel afraid when I shake. Should I shake all the hands that reach out to me to shake hands?
The biography of Kuwaiti artist Ayoub Hussein al-Ayoub who was well-known for his depictions of Kuwaiti historical life and customs. He helped establish the Kuwait Museum and participatedin numerous art exhibitions. He was the first Kuwaiti artist to have his paintings printed on a Kuwaiti banknote.
A rare detective story by one of the greatest English writers. A mysterious man named Julius Slinkton enters the life of Mr. Sampson, the manager of a life assurance office. Remarkably well-spoken and with insinuating manners, Slinkton initially seems to be the consummate gentleman. But as Sampson soon learns, appearances can be deceiving.
In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people.
A little boy sees a star in the sky that seems to shine brighter than all the others. He goes to investigate and discovers a spaceship with robots and beings with artifical intelligence.
This colorful board book teaches little ones the names for common foods and promotes healthy eating.
A ballerina named Marie (who secretly likes to draw) becomes friends with the artist Edward Degas when he comes to her ballet studio to draw the dancers.
An unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn't all it's cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay . or will they be forced to move?
A woman is dying but chooses to live frivolously as long as possible. A man with no illusions about chance is powerfully drawn this woman who can look death in the eye and laugh. Together they make an unusual pair, living only in the moment without regard for the future. It's perfect -- until one of them begins to fall in love.
While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
My dad writes children's books in his office. But why is it called an office if he doesn't work inside? All he does is walk from one side of the office to the other. Dad can't seem to find the inspiration to finish the book he started. What happens when nothing happens?