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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%American universities have been credited, among other things, with the discovery of the laser, GPS, MRI, radar, and Viagra. Here the&nb..
-20%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%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%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%Terry Eagleton, a renowned literary theorist, critic and prolific writer, in this book explores the rise of religious fundamentalism an..
-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 of..
-17%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 los..
-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%In an apocalyptic near-future world, a mother and her two small children must make their way down a river, blindfolded. One wrong choic..
-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%The iconic writer's engaging memoir offers entertaining stories and provocative insights on sex, marriage, aging, feminism, and motherh..
-15%Introduces the interior life of George Orwell, the writer who defined twentieth-century political thought. Written as individual books ..
-20%Provides descriptions of 76 famous operas covering plot, dialogue, historical overview of each, and advice for listening and appreciati..
-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%A biography of Abraham Lincoln who grew from his simple childhood in Kentucky to become the second president of the United States. ..
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An American student falls in love with an Italian geology student in Naples' Spanish Quarter, where their different backgrounds collide in a passionate romance.
South is a comprehensive and evocative title for that part of the Iraqi map encompassing Zubair, Tanuma, Ashar, Abu al-Khasib, and other areas, collectively known as Basra. It is also the social backdrop for the characters and events in Dana Ghali's book, which comprises two narratives: the first, "Steps," in two parts, and the second, "The...
A practical guide for introverts to navigate social situations effectively, manage energy levels, embrace their natural tendencies and thrive in an extroverted world.
Offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age.
Originally written in 1938 but never published due to its controversial nature, this insightful guide reveals the seven principles of good that will allow anyone to triumph over the obstacles that must be faced in reaching personal goals.
This novel, unprecedented in its themes within Sudanese narrative, presents a captivating narrative exploration of rural life in South Sudan. Through the densely populated and eventful setting of the village of Reth Banaw, and the passage of the official army through towns and villages, a rich African cultural consciousness emerges, imbued with...
A small book for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of encouragement.
The author takes us on his exciting and unexpected journey to the American city of Los Angeles as he explores the city's history, heritage, and diverse cultures.
A journey begins with a glance through a camera lens, a photograph, a box full of pictures. A journey to Malta . . . a Malta of the future.
The Hundred Years' War was a long conflict between France and England, lasting 116 years, over who would ascend the French throne. English kings claimed their right to the French throne. In this book, we will shed light on this important period of European history and this war, which is considered one of the longest wars between nations in...
When Salma, Moni, and Iman-friends and active members of their local Muslim Women's group-decide to take a road trip together to the Scottish Highlands, they leave behind lives often dominated by obligation, frustrated desire, and dull predictability. Each wants something more out of life, but fears the cost of taking it. When the women are...
Literary enthusiast Pieter Steinz was diagnosed with ALS in the summer of 2013 and learned that his quality of life would rapidly decline. Six months later, he began a weekly journal connecting the progression of his illness with the books he was reading or rereading. This is a moving chronicle of not only a death foretold, but also an...