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The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? Find out....

This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikāya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pāli Canon, the authorised scriptures of Theravada Buddhism....

Ramayana must rank as one of the most loved and revered books of all time. A part of India's ancient Vedas, it is a beautiful story of romance and adventure....

Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source....

Locked in the stories, symbols and rituals of Vishnu is the wisdom of the ancestors, transmitted over hundreds of years....

The Water Margin is one of the most popular classics of early Chinese literature. It tells the vigorous story of 108 characters who, falling foul of the established state authorities, are forced to become outlaws....

The Art of War is a renowned ancient Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu, a military strategist and philosopher. Composed around the fifth century BC, it provides valuable insights into warfare and strategy.

Classic writings from the great Zen master in exquisite versions by Thomas Merton, with a preface by his holiness the Dalai Lama, now in audio for the first time....

Inspired by an actual espionage scandal, a French diplomat discovers the startling truth about his Chinese mistress....

Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore....

Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life in and out of aristocratic society....

Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of extraordinary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, including his significant impact on Japan and the world, to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre....

Beneath the shimmering waves of the Arabian Sea lies a ruin older than history itself, concealing an ancient prophecy that threatens to turn the world to ash…INDIA.

Grand Expectations weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period into a superb portrait of America from 1945 through Watergate....

Living each day fully and serenely is the ideal we aspire to, without really believing in it. Reaching our goals can seem impossible, and even pursuing them feels challenging.

The Three Kingdoms is one of the Chinese Noble Classics....

EL FENÓMENO COREANO QUE HA DADO LA VUELTA AL MUNDO. Una historia conmovedora sobre los momentos decisivos de la vida y de cómo los libros...

From victims to victims to victors, this collection of stories contains intricate details of 13 women who went on to leave their permanent mark on the face of the Mumbai Mafiosi....

Few novels have made a more shattering impact on their society than El Filibusterismo - and its predecessor, Noli Me Tangere, by Jose Rizal. And surely no writer has paid a higher penalty for self-expression....

走ることについて語りつつ、小説家としてのありよう、創作の秘密、そして「彼自身」を初めて説き明かした画期的なメモワール。

210 BC, China. The most powerful emperor China has ever known is on the brink of death. In desperation, he sends his most gifted alchemist and sorcerer on a quest for the mythical elixir of life. His fleet never returned....

Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, activist, and visual artist. Deeply thoughtful and spiritual, Gibran was also considered a philosopher...

The author, Devdutt Pattanaik, introduces listeners to the varied aspects and representations of Shiva, and then sets about interpreting them....

May 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda.

Siddhartha is an allegorical novel-parable by Hermann Hesse, first published by the Berlin publishing house S. Fischer Verlag in 1922. Siddhartha is the...

編集者の林田咲は、作家・河合理智子の告別式に参列していた。河合はかつて女性が書いた小説が「女流文学」と称された時代から活躍し、文学史に名を遺した、偉大なる女性作家。しかし、その葬儀はごく質素なものだった――。

For the quiet moments, the lingering feelings, and everything in between… Pages & Poems: A Life in Poetry is a tender and timeless collection of poems that invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Written by Jacque Crutcher—a mother, grandmother, and lifelong writer—this collection captures decades of heartfelt reflection through verses that feel like home. With gentle wisdom and a sincere voice, these poems explore the everyday beauty of life: childhood memories, motherhood, faith, family, aging, and the strength found in love and loss. Each page is a ...

Has anyone encountered the Jerusalem syndrome—the profound spiritual aura of the Holy Land? Biochemist Lily Leung always considered love a luxury she couldn’t afford. Betrayed and kicked out of her family home in Taiwan at sixteen, she won’t risk such heartache again. Entrepreneur Josh Ying carries his own scars. Growing up in Hong Kong with a sick older brother, he became the invisible child until his bold demand led to a dire consequence. When their paths converge at Ohio State University, these two desolate souls forge an unexpected bond. Yet, unhealed wounds, resentment, guilt, ...

La protagonista di questo seducente romanzo se ne è andata di casa a 17 anni. Ora che ne ha 25, lavora come intrattenitrice nel quartiere notturno di Tokyo. La madre, con cui non ha rapporti da tempo e che è gravemente malata, si presenta all’improvviso alla sua porta con il desiderio di rimanere da lei per un po’ di tempo e comporre così la sua ultima poesia. Ma un giorno collassa e viene portata in ospedale dove i dottori le danno pochi giorni di vita.

Au Japon, au pied du complexe résidentiel d'Advande Hills se cache le parc Hinode, une aire de jeux pour enfants. Selon une légende du quartier, le vieil hippopotame en béton à côté du toboggan a des pouvoirs thérapeutiques : il suffirait de le toucher pour guérir des maux les plus douloureux. Kanato, un lycéen qui vient d'emménager, Saha, qui a perdu toute confiance en elle depuis qu'elle est devenue mère, et d'autres voisins vont chercher du réconfort auprès de cette étrange statue. Et si mettre des mots sur les peines qui les hantent leur permettait d'enfin rêver à de nouveaux départs ?

Nicht nur die Brüder Grimm oder Hans Christian Andersen haben Märchen gesammelt oder geschrieben, auch in anderen Ländern ist das Märchen selbstverständlich kulturelles Volksgut. Im Kaukasus wurden und werden gerne Märchen erzählt - wie diese feine Sammlung von zwanzig wunderbaren Geschichten beweist! Einige Themen kommen uns bekannt vor, anderes ist ganz neu - und natürlich mit dem Kolorit des Asiatischen versehen!

Florine Orphelin prête sa voix douce à ce conte onirique coréen. Il paraît que le Magasin La Mousson, situé dans la ville d'Arc-en-ciel, n'ouvre que les jours de pluie. Que pour s'y faire inviter, il faut raconter ses malheurs sur papier, et les envoyer par courrier aux gobelins qui gèrent les lieux. Que si ces derniers vous choisissent, en échange de votre visite ils vous offriront un grand bonheur... Serine n'aurait jamais cru recevoir son invitation pour le magasin des gobelins... accompagnée d'un mystérieux carton d'or !

Dive into the heart of Japanese wisdom with this powerful 3-in-1 audiobook. Explore Ikigai to find your life’s purpose, master Kaizen to fuel continuous improvement, and embrace Hansei to lead with deep reflection and self-awareness. Perfect for anyone seeking personal growth, productivity, and authentic leadership, this audiobook offers timeless strategies for living and leading with clarity, purpose, and resilience.

DEL GENIAL CREADOR MAKOTO SHINKAI, DIRECTOR DEL ÉXITO YOUR NAMECuatro mujeres, cuatro gatos, cuatro historias entrelazadasEn un lluvioso día de primavera, Miyu, una chica que vive sola en la gran ciudad, encuentra un gato acurrucado en una caja de cartón y se lo lleva a casa. A ella se le da mal expresar lo que siente. Él observa de cerca sus torpezas y rutinas. Cada uno en su universo propio, ambos dan el salto al mundo exterior, donde encontrarán a otros con distintos problemas, unas veces grandes y otras, pequeños.

In Japan, nothing is more familiar than the neighborhood post office, with its big red box in front and bright, welcoming windows. The post office has been Siya's favorite place since she was a child. Now a young woman, Siya is delighted to have a job at the Shindori Post Office in Shizuoka City, even though it is temporary. But her boss is a jerk. Born in Japan of a Japanese father and an Indian mother, Siya looks just a little different. The boss won't believe she is a native speaker and gives her a hard time every day!