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The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1,400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It has been one of the most influential books in the history of literature. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations.

DS Washington Poe ist irritiert, als er wegen eines Mordes zu einem Hinterhof-Bordell in Carlisle gerufen wird: Normalerweise jagt er Serienmörder – hier scheint ein Streit mit einem Zuhälter eskaliert zu sein. Seltsam ist, dass eine kleine Keramikfigur in Gestalt einer Ratte fehlt und...

The Book of Enoch is not merely an ancient text — it is one of humanity’s earliest visions of divine revelation, cosmic law, and the fall and redemption of consciousness. Each section is introduced and expanded with exclusive commentary, historical background, and philosophical reflections by A. M. Solaris — guiding you through the symbolism, the theology, and the hidden wisdom that shaped later Judeo-Christian and Hermetic thought.

“A faithful translation is rare; a translation which preserves intact the original text is very rare; a perfect translation of Montaigne appears impossible. Yet Donald Frame has realized this feat. One does not seem to be reading a translation, so smooth and easy is the style; at each moment, one seems to be listening to Montaigne himself - the freshness of his ideas, the unexpected choice of words. Frame has kept everything.” (Andre Maurois, The New York Times Book Review)

Cada vez que el profesor Henry Wilt entra en el aula del centro politécnico, algo se rompe en su interior. Con el regreso a casa cada día tampoco llega la paz, sino tan solo la constatación de que su vida es una derrota continua. Y, sin embargo, algunas de las mejores...

Todo mundo já ouviu falar de Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade, mas o que muitos desconhecem é o lado valioso do TDAH: a criatividade, o entusiasmo e o espírito inovador. Inspirador e prático, este audiolivro descreve as principais características do TDAH e traça um plano para minimizar os traços negativos e permitir que os positivos floresçam em qualquer idade.

Poirot se enfrenta a uno de los casos más desconcertantes de su carrera. Sir Charles Cartwright debería habérselo pensado dos veces antes de invitar a cenar a trece personas en su casa. Pues la velada concluye con uno de los invitados muerto tras haber ingerido un cóctel en el que no se...

Philosophical Investigations was published in 1953, two years after the death of its author. In the preface written in Cambridge in 1945 where he was professor of philosophy he states: ‘Four years ago I had occasion to re-read my first book (the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus) and to explain its ideas to someone. It suddenly seemed to me that I should publish those old thoughts and the new ones together: that the latter could be seen in the right light only by contrast with and against the background of my old way of thinking.’

Adam and Thomas is the story of two nine-year-old Jewish boys who survive World War II by banding together in the forest. They are alone, visited only furtively every few days by Mina, a mercurial girl who herself has found refuge from the war by living with a peasant family. She makes secret journeys and brings the boys parcels of food at her own risk. 

Written by Thiruvalluvar in Tamil 10,000 years ago, Thirukkural and its Pearls of Wisdom is as relevant today as it was when written. Hence, it is known as a book for all ages. The Thirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of 1,330 couplets or Kurals. The Tirukku is one of the most important works in the Tamil language. This is reflected in some of the other names by which the text known, such as Tami Marai (Tamil Veda), Poyyamozhi (words that never fail) and Deiva Nool (divine text).

Savushun chronicles the life of a Persian family during the Allied occupation of Iran during World War II. It is set in Shiraz, a town which evokes images of Persepolis and pre-Islamic monuments, the great poets, the shrines, Sufis, and nomadic tribes within a historical web of the interests, privilege, and influence of foreign powers; corruption, incompetence, and arrogance of persons in authority; the paternalistic landowner-peasant relationship; tribalism; and the fear of famine.

At long last, a travel guide to the ancient world for the modern tourist—written by the ancients themselves. How to Travel gathers classic texts from Greek and Roman writers to explore what today’s audiences can learn from ancient encounters with unfamiliar peoples, places, and customs.

Una de las obras más autobiográficas y conmovedoras de Paul Auster, en la que investiga y reflexiona sobre la figura del padre. «Unos retratos tan conmovedores como delicadamente percibidos de vidas y relaciones», The New York Times Book Review. «Auster ha inventado un nuevo estilo de...

Deşi de-a lungul timpului problematica minciunii a fost dezbătută mai degrabă de filozofie şi religie, avem acum o altă abordare – din perspectiva unui psihiatru cu o remarcabilă deschidere interdisciplinară. Un tur de orizont asupra naturii umane, un dialog deschis între psihologie şi religie. Cazurile clinice prezentate aici, manifestări ale răului în viaţa cotidiană, deşi la prima vedere pot fi catalogate drept maladii psihice, la o analiză psihiatrică atentă refuză să se înscrie în categoriile standard ale psihologiei sau psihiatriei.

A mystical and transcendent journey of two wanderers, an 11-year-old boy and an old man to whom the boy has been entrusted by his father, a Jew, fleeing the ravages of the war by the late award winning author, Aharon Appelfeld. The old man is a former Ukrainian commander, revered by the soldiers under his command, who has gone blind and chosen the life of a wanderer as his last spiritual adventure.

El camino menos transitado es uno de los títulos que mayor impacto han producido en varias generaciones de lectores desde su aparición en 1978. Con más de siete millones de ejemplares vendidos en todo el mundo, y publicado en veintitrés lenguas, está considerado el primer libro que, con su mensaje atemporal, aunó la autoayuda y la espiritualidad. Hoy sigue ayudándonos a explorar la naturaleza de las relaciones amorosas y guiándonos hacia una nueva serenidad y plenitud existencial.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer pertama kali terbit tahun 1876, dan merupakan karya Mark Twain yang paling terkenal. Bercerita tentang petualangan bocah laki-laki bernama Thomas Sawyer yang biasa dipanggil Tom. Tom Sawyer adalah bocah berambut keriting yang bandel dan senang bertualang. Dia selalu...

Tras la desaparición de Erica Sands, la policía se enfrenta a una escena desconcertante: una casa reducida a cenizas, un bote hallado a la deriva y ninguna pista clara de lo ocurrido. Mientras intentan recomponer los hechos, una figura del pasado vuelve a actuar. Más impredecible. Más...

Tiene diez años. Vive en Worcester, una pequeña localidad al norte de Ciudad del Cabo, con una madre a la que adora y detesta a la vez, un hermano menor y un padre por quien no siente respeto alguno. Lleva una doble vida: en el colegio es el alumno modélico, el primero de la clase; en casa, un pequeño déspota. Los secretos, los engaños y los miedos le atormentan; el amor por la granja familiar y por el veld, las desnudas mesetas sudafricanas, le arraigan a la tierra.

Read by Emily Watson (Small Things Like These), Richard Armitage (The Hobbit), and Georgia Maguire. The worldwide bestseller, over half a million copies sold. A Nearly Normal Family is the stunning psychological thriller from M. T. Edvardsson, which asks what would a parent do if their child was...