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This volume offers a complete translation of the Saṃyutta Nikāya, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha, the third of the four great collections in the Sutta Pitaka of the Pāli Canon....

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

Taken literally, stories, symbols and rituals of Hindu mythology have much to say about gender relationships. Taken symbolically, they reveal many more things....

The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is a major text of Hinduism....

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

第二の人生を、商社マンとして生き抜くことを宿命と感じるようになった壹岐は、防衛庁の次期戦闘機選定に伴う商社、メーカーの熾烈な受注合戦に巻き込まれる。国防のため、真に優れた機を採用させようと奔走するが、背後には次期総裁選をめぐる暗闘が繰り広げられていた。

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....

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....

I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle class Japanese society during the Meiji era. With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him....

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

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....

Five thousand years ago, there came to earth a magical being called Krishna, who brought about innumerable miracles for the good of mankind....

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....

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....

In this first of a planned five-volume set, David Roy provides a complete and annotated translation of the famous Chin P'ing Mei....

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....

Tsumugi – cantautrice per niente popolare, per sua stessa ammissione – ha perso le speranze: dopo anni di tentativi per emergere, anche il lavoro poco appagante in una televisione locale si interrompe, lasciandola priva di prospettive.

Akira Kido is a divorce attorney whose own marriage is in danger of being destroyed by emotional disconnect. With a midlife crisis looming, Kido's life is upended by the reemergence of a former client, Rié Takemoto....

The "Stories of Poems by Famous Tang and Song Dynasty Poets" series, specifically the "Tang Poetry" section, carefully selects over a hundred well-known poems from 35 Tang Dynasty poets.

This is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master....

ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ದ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಕಾರ ಎಸ್.ಎಲ್.ಭೈರಪ್ಪನವರ 'ವಂಶವೃಕ್ಷ' ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಬದುಕಿನ ಬೇರುಗಳನ್ನು ಶೋಧಿಸುವ ಕೃತಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಬದುಕಿನ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ, ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣ ನೆಲೆಗಳ ಆಳಕ್ಕಿಳಿದು ಪ್ರಖರವಾದ ವೈಚಾರಿಕ, ತಾತ್ತ್ವಿಕ, ಮಾನವೀಯ ಅಂಶಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂವೇದನಾಶೀಲತೆಯಿಂದ ಶೋಧಿಸುವ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ 'ವಂಶವೃಕ್ಷ'.

Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the enigmatic Japanese hermit Kamo no Chomei, who as a young man served in the capital as official court poet, but later in life withdrew from society.

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 Narrow Road to the Interior and Hojoki are two of the best-loved works of their kind, famous for their beautiful, delicate verse and subtle insight into the human condition....

Ram Rajya. The Perfect Land. But perfection has a price. He paid that price....

Shriramcharitmanas by Tulsidas is a revered epic that retells the story of Lord Rama’s life and teachings in poetic form. This text is central to the religious and cultural life of Hindus, especially in northern India. Tulsidas’ work offers profound insights into the values of dharma (righteousness) and devotion, providing spiritual guidance through Rama’s virtues and actions.

小説家の紗文は、知り合いの週刊誌記者・川名の紹介で、東京に出てきたばかりの創という若者と出会った。人懐こい好青年だが、実母が殺人事件の加害者として起訴され拘置所で自死した…という過去を持っている。

Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas by Acharya Ramchandra Shukla, translated by Shyam Chandra Kapoor, is a comprehensive history of Hindi literature. The audiobook covers the evolution of Hindi literature from its origins to contemporary times, exploring major literary movements, poets, and writers. Shukla’s work is a crucial resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Hindi literature.

Longtemps, Murakami a couru. Dix kilomètres par jour, six jours par semaine, un marathon par an, vingt marathons en tout. De cette passion, il a tiré un livre étonnant, entre éloge de l'effort, leçon de sagesse et mémoires inattendus. Car le maître ose une comparaison surprenante : si ténacité, capacité de concentration et talent sont les qualités requises d'un romancier, la course à pied permet de cultiver la patience et la persévérance. Courir est une métaphore de l'écriture.

В произведениях Кавабаты, глубоко укорененных в национальной художественной традиции Японии, глубокое значение поддается подтексту, недосказанности. Они прекрасны, меланхоличны, и наполнены безошибочным видением автором человеческой психологии.

山本周五郎の人気シリーズ「寝ぼけ署長」のなかから後半の５編を収めました。作品は「夜毎十二時」「毛骨屋親分」「十目十指」「我が歌終る」「最後の挨拶」です。人情と機知あふれる寝ぼけ署長、こと五道三省の世界をお楽しみ下さい。

В Японии существует многовековая и яркая традиция передачи сказок из поколения в поколение. Эти сказки ничуть не уступают сборникам в «стиле братьев Гримм», но при этом они происходят из совершенно иной культуры. Если вы новичок в японских сказках и знакомы только со сказками о принцессах, живущих в замках, и принцах, сражающихся с драконами, вас ждёт нечто новое, необычное и потрясающее.

Tsumugi – cantautrice per niente popolare, per sua stessa ammissione – ha perso le speranze: dopo anni di tentativi per emergere, anche il lavoro poco appagante in una televisione locale si interrompe, lasciandola priva di prospettive. Mentre gira senza meta tra le stradine silenziose della cittadina di Kisarazu, in un vicolo dietro un santuario shintoista scopre una locanda con un'insolita insegna: "Da Shippo: pasti caldi a menu fisso, locale con gatto". Incuriosita, varca la soglia e si ritrova in un piccolo ristorante a conduzione famigliare, con pochissimi coperti.

Plongez dans les nouvelles aventures de notre chat magique amoureux des livres ! Nanami Kosaki, treize ans, ne partage pas le même quotidien que ses camarades. Contrainte par son asthme à limiter ses mouvements et ses sorties, elle trouve refuge dans la bibliothèque de son village et se réconforte dans les livres, devenus ses meilleurs amis... jusqu'au jour où son quotidien se bouleverse complètement.

Lorsque le jeune étudiant Fumiya découvre cette rumeur, il quitte Tokyo pour partir en quête de l'ouvrage qu'il recherche depuis des années. À son arrivée, il tombe sur Makino, la patronne rayonnante de la librairie, Waku, le propriétaire un tantinet agressif, et Sugawa, le libraire taciturne au nœud papillon. Mais ce que Fumiya ne sait pas encore, c'est que lorsque vous y entrez, les problèmes, les maux du quotidien, les petits tracas ou les difficultés semblent disparaître comme par magie.