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Discover the beliefs and lessons of Islam’s sacred text The Koran, the sacred text at the heart of the second-largest religion in the world, is… Read more

Follow the renowned novelist’s journey to his own peace Leo Tolstoy was born to an aristocratic Russian family, became a world-famous influential novelist, and then… Read more

An intriguing look inside the mind of the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci stood on a bridge between medieval thought and the modern mind. In… Read more

Beyond the Little Red Book: China’s revolutionary leader and his philosophy In this collection of essays, China’s Chairman Mao Tse-Tung explains the interpretation of Marxism-Leninism… Read more

Nearly five hundred sage observations from the “First Lady of the World” A role model for generations of women, Eleanor Roosevelt lent her passion, support,… Read more

An anthology of wit and wisdom from one of the most universally revered American writers In his writing, Mark Twain had a distinctly American humor… Read more

The perfect companion for Austen’s devoted following For over 150 years, Jane Austen has charmed readers with her keen observations and satirical wit. Although set… Read more

Uncover the tenets of Islam through the words of its founder This compelling examination of the life and sayings of Muhammad offers the modern reader… Read more

A fascinating look inside the mind of an American Renaissance man Statesman. Diplomat. Politician. Scholar. Inventor. Architect. President. Few men exemplify the Enlightenment ideal more… Read more

A Persian poet’s masterpiece While better known in his time for his mathematical and astronomical works, eleventh-century Persian philosopher and poet Omar Khayyam is best… Read more

The playwright Ben Jonson said William Shakespeare was not “of an age but for all time.” The most influential and oft-quoted figure in English literature,… Read more