Reading diary

George W. Bush candidly describes the moments of critical decision-making that molded his personal life and his eight years in the Oval..

In this unique self-portrait that includes rare interviews, the filmmaker takes us behind the scenes and onto the sets of all his films..

It received rave reviews in both the New York Times and The Guardian. The story goes like this: at a lovely dinner pa..

The iconic writer's engaging memoir offers entertaining stories and provocative insights on sex, marriage, aging, feminism, and motherh..

A biography of Abraham Lincoln who grew from his simple childhood in Kentucky to become the second president of the United States. ..

A 20th century classic by the great William Kelley Wright.  Known for its presentation of philosophers and their theories in easy ..

Previously shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, this is a fun, entertaining story about a mysterious stranger who shows up at a family..

A little girl walks angrily through the park dragging an old purse. Every now and then she stops and yells "Is this how it is?"  F..

This collection of 85 essays and articles is considered to be among the most important historical collections of all time, and wer..

This thought-provoking book, now available in Arabic, identifies cooperation as the most important challenge faced by civil societ..

An interesting journey back in time to see how our modern ways of living, and the tools we use, actually originated in primitive cultur..

The five-act satirical play by Niccolo Machiavelli was first published in 1524.  Now in Arabic, it tells the story of a beaut..

Award-winning Red Lines provides cinematic boots on the ground, offering a rare window into the Syrian conflict, ..

Provides descriptions of 76 famous operas covering plot, dialogue, historical overview of each, and advice for listening and appreciati..

American universities have been credited, among other things, with the discovery of the laser, GPS, MRI, radar, and Viagra. Here the&nb..

Terry Eagleton, one of our foremost literary and cultural critics, examines the meaning, evolution, and role of culture in civil societ..