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This book revolves around the life of renowned Indian Urdu poet and lyricist of films in Hindi, Majrooh Sultanpuri. This book describes his life and career as an Urdu poet, lyricist, and songwriter in the Hindi film industry. He has written lyrics for a number of Hindi–Urdu soundtracks. He was one of the most dominant figures in Indian Urdu poetry and is still considered to be one of the finest avant-garde poets of 20th-century Urdu literature.

R.K. Narayan’s reputation as one of the founding figures of Indian writing in English is re-examined in this comprehensive study of his fiction, which offers detailed readings of all his novels. Arguing against views that have seen Narayan as a chronicler of “authentic” Indianness, John Thieme locates his fiction in terms of its specific South Indian contexts and cultural geography and its non-Indian intertexts.

Georgia and Wyatt couldn't be more opposite. Wyatt teaches wilderness survival training. A gruff, simple, outdoorsy type, in a survival situation, what he says goes, or somebody could get hurt. Georgia controls her own life - parties, fundraisers, shopping, and spa days. Men come - men go. When Georgia signs up for Wyatt's survival week, it's obvious she's far outside her comfort zone. Everything that can go wrong, does. Wyatt has found his mate. But, how will he survive Georgia as a mate when he's not sure he'll survive the week?

Who were the Druids? Were they priests or astronomers? Scientists or sorcerers? What is the ancient and terrifying secret from the Mahabharata that links the megalithic sites of Britain to the Druids, Julius Caesar and a mysterious queen who lived 4,000 years ago? These are the riddles that Vijay Singh and the task force must answer if they are to save the world from a fate worse than death. But time is running out....

約100年前の作品が今なお日本人の心をとらえて放しません。 露戦争前後の風俗を背景に、高校の英語教師宅に飼われる名無しの猫の視点で描き出される人間喜劇と、痛烈な社会批判。飼い主の教師・苦沙弥先生、友人の美学者・迷亭、物理学者・寒月、その他続々登場する人々もこぞって秀逸で、現代人も抱腹絶倒間違いなし! 朗読の田中尋三は、多数のキャラクターを演じ分けて名作を生き生きと現代に蘇らせます。 総時間21時間の超大作です。ゆっくりゆっくりお聞きください。 (C)アイ文庫 「ことのは出版オーディオブック作品一覧はhttp://www.kotonoha.co.jpにて」

拭い去れない過去の罪悪感を背負ったまま、世間の目から隠れるように暮らす“先生”と“私”との交流を通して、人の「こころ」の奥底を、漱石が鋭い洞察と筆力によって描いた不朽の名作。過去に縛られ、悔やみ、激しい葛藤のなかで身動きのとれなくなった“先生”の人生の様はあなたに何を訴えかけるだろうか。人は弱いものなのか…、シンプルでもありまた不可解でもある人の「こころ」のありようを夏目漱石が問いかける。人はどのように救われるのか?(C)青空文庫

1918年に魯迅によって発表された処女作となる短編小説。魯迅は、狂人の日記という形で、当時の中国の封建社会を「人が人を食べる」社会であると批判した。大病を患ったという友人の弟。訪ねてみると、すでに全快して赴任しているといい、兄から病中に書かれたという日記を渡された。内容は支離滅裂ででたらめのようであり、被害妄想狂の類であると見えた。犬の視線から逃れられないでいる。周囲の人間がこちらを見て噂をしている。皆が自分を食べようとしている。短く綴られた日記には、彼が次第に発狂していく様が記してあった。

長井代助は優秀な成績で大学を卒業しながら、職に就かずに父と兄に生活費を賄われて日々を送っている高等遊民。父からは強く見合いを勧められているが、なぜかその気になれない。一方、学生時代の親友、平岡常次郎は地方の銀行員という職に就いたが、横領問題の責を負い、失職して東京に帰ってくる。仕事に失敗した平岡は結婚生活もうまくいかなくなり、妻の三千代は苦労の日々を送っている。三千代を平岡に紹介したのは代助だった。三年の時を隔てて再開した三人だったが、三千代の窮状を聞くうち、代助は三千代を愛していたことに気付く。しかも、平岡に会わせるずっと以前から……自分から動くことをしなかった代助が、初めて動いたとき、三人の運命が、そして父や兄との関係が、音を立てて変わる!「他人の妻を愛する権利が君にあるか」――漱石前期三部作『三四郎〈さんしろう〉』『それから』『門〈もん〉』の中核をなす、メロドラマのような物語展開のなかに人間の普遍的な本質をえぐる鋭い視線が光る傑作。朗読は、漱石前期三部作に挑戦中の渡部龍朗。大好きな宮沢賢治作品とはまた違う、大人っぽく淡々とした読みで、ドラマチックな長編を飽かせず聞かせます。(C)アイ文庫 「ことのは出版オーディオブック作品一覧はhttp://www.kotonoha.co.jpにて」

John Lithgow and B.D. Wong here recreate their original roles from the Tony Award-winning production. Inspired by an actual espionage scandal, a French diplomat discovers the startling truth about his Chinese mistress.

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. By explaining the poets' life experiences and anecdotes, it vividly portrays the social environment and cultural atmosphere of that era. With a balance of informative content and storytelling, it's easy to understand and convenient for children to enhance their learning interests!

While intensely attentive to its own tradition, Japanese literature has also embraced the outside world, particularly the influence of China. Beyond this, Japan boasts a powerful literary culture, made up of cultivated reading publics, both aristocratic and bourgeois, literary salons, specialized presses, authoritative judges of talent who cultivated and celebrated particular writers and styles, and a canon consisting of classics. This Very Short Introduction traces the rich history of Japanese literature from its beginnings over a millennium ago to the present day.

A book of twenty-six poetic essays written in English, Kahlil Gibran’s Devdoot is full of religious inspirations. With the twelve illustrations drawn by the author himself, the book took more than eleven years to be formulated and perfected and is Gibran’s best-known work. It represents the height of his literary career as he came to be noted as 'the Bard of Washington Street.'

油田開発を最後の仕事と思い定めた壹岐は、社内の反対を押し切り、イランのサルベスタン鉱区に賭けた。政官界からの逆風をかわし見事採掘権の落札に成功するが、灼熱の大地からは一向に原油の噴き出す兆しはなかった。

Devdutt Pattanaik attempts to compare and contrast the two Hindu epics, ease out themes that both stories share and argues that both of them have the same building blocks, structure and theme, complete with charts, tables and bite-sized takeaways.

गीतांजलि वह महान काव्य-कृति है, जिसने कवि रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर को वर्ष 1913 में एशिया के पहले नोबेल पुरस्कार प्राप्त व्यक्ति होने का सम्मान दिलाया।

Unlock the Japanese secret to lifelong resilience, purpose, and inner power—one mindful step at a time. In The Ganbaru Way, discover the quiet, steady strength behind one of Japan’s most powerful cultural mindsets. Rooted in the principle of ganbaru—to never give up, no matter the obstacle—this audiobook will guide you through the practices, stories, and daily rituals that cultivate unshakable grit and personal transformation.

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.

What if your greatest leadership strength isn’t what you know—but how deeply you reflect? In Hansei Leadership Mindset Mastery, discover the transformative power of self-reflection rooted in the ancient Japanese principle of Hansei—a practice that has guided world-class leaders, innovative thinkers, and resilient organizations to lasting success. This audiobook takes you beyond theory and into practice, helping you harness failure, feedback, and emotional awareness as tools for breakthrough performance.

Narrated for effortless listening and designed to inspire meaningful action—uncover the Japanese secret to a fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Are you seeking deeper purpose, balance, and lasting joy? Do you feel caught in a daily routine that lacks meaning? The answer may lie in Ikigai—an ancient Japanese philosophy that guides people toward living with fulfillment, passion, and true contentment. In The Four Pillars of Ikigai: Discover Your Purpose and Live with Joy, you’ll embark on a transformational journey to uncover what truly drives you.

The sheer volume of commentaries on the Mahabharata is awe-inspiring. So, what is it in the Mahabharata that gives it its timeless magic? Is it the mythical characters with which it is replete that makes the epic so enchanting? Or is it the great wealth of philosophical and metaphysical ideas in it that dazzles its audiences? Or could it be a combination of all these that makes it ever-fascinating to scholars and audiences around the world? And, most of all, what accounts for its incredible effect on the subconscious of millions of Indians through several generations?