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Kalila wa Dimnah is a collection of fables of Indian origin translated into Arabic in the eighth century by Abdullah Ibn Al Muqaffa. The work was translated into many languages and is said to have inspired Jean de La Fontaine and other compilers of fables. Kalila wa Dimnah belongs to the "mirror of princes" literature genre, and its stories put moral and political advice into the mouths of animals to explain questions of social life and princely wisdom.

Al Silverman, a noted figure in American publishing, has written a wonderful chronicle of book publishing for all who cherish books. The Time of Their Lives is not only a love song to the industry's golden age, an era that began after World War II and lasted for three-plus decades, but it is also a reflection of the tastes and cultural appetites of the American public.

The ultimate meditation book, not to be grandiose... Take a hilarious, healing journey with Stuart Smalley as he careens down the road to Recovery. For one entire year Stuart recorded an affirmation a day...except when he had taken to his bed (but that's Okay)...and the result is the most...

Al Murray's Book of British Common Sense helped Great Britain get back on her feet by providing an injection of common sense to counteract all the balls and waffle we've been subjected to in this once great nation of ours. Now he's back, and he's turning his attention to You. The Pub Landlord knows that you, like so many others in Broken Britain, need help to Help Yourselves.

This gripping memoir vividly recounts Al Moreno’s rise as a gifted and fearless Los Angeles police officer, surviving gangs and homicidal situations in urban war zones as he strove to achieve his personal and professional dreams. Packed with unforgettable scenes of both beauty and despair, it culminates in his vocal stand against corruption within the LAPD, and the political retribution that ensued - a dirty internal investigation that unleashed the murderous vendetta of a violent ex-con from the Aryan Brotherhood.

After a bad breakup with his ex-girlfriend, a vacation on a quiet Island is supposed to help Neil recover and relax. But without warning, he finds his whole life reset. It's either an apocalypse across the whole of planet earth, or some kind of new, evil system. And to complicate matters, now he's surrounded by hot, leggy girls. So to survive in this new virtual world, Neil will have to fight to level up. Make progression fast or die. All that, and keep a party of beautiful women happy. Not to mention, keep them alive.

Leila Fenech is dead. And so is her brother Dieter. But what's really pissing her off is how he sold his afterlife as part of an insurance scam and left her to pick up the pieces. She wants him back so she can kick his backside from here to the Kuiper Belt. Station is humanity's last outpost. But this battle-scarred asteroid isn't just for the living. It's also where the dead live on as fetches: digital memories and scraps of personality gathered together and given life. Of a sort.

Brought to you by Penguin. A STORY OF HOPE, PERSEVERANCE AND RESILIENCE IN THE MIDST OF WAR Louai Al Roumani was head of finance and planning at one of the largest banks in Syria, when the war broke out in 2011. In Lessons from a Warzone, Al Roumani shares his very personal account of coping...

Laylas Eltern sind das glamouröseste Liebespaar der Welt – oder zumindest Saarbrückens. Ihr irakischer Vater hat ständig neue spektakulär scheiternde Geschäftsideen und verspricht seiner staunenden Familie zugleich Umzüge nach New York, ein Haus mit Rutsche in den Tigris, eine große Zukunft. Ihre französische Mutter dagegen stammt aus dem nobelsten Bürgertum, rebelliert gegen ihr Elternhaus und trägt dabei doch Chanel Nº 5. Alles in dieser Familie kann nur schiefgehen und ist dennoch für einige Kindheitsjahre ungeheuer leicht und wunderschön. Dann bricht 1991 der Golfkrieg aus.

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, followed by a reimagining in 1818, have kept these fables alive through the centuries. Notably, Max Mueller highlighted La Fontaines indebtedness to this work, while other scholars recognize the ...

Dive into the fascinating tale of Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān, a young boy raised in isolation on a remote island in the Indies, nurtured by an antelope that became his guardian. As he takes his first steps and mimics the sounds of the wildlife around him, Ḥayy learns to communicate with the creatures and adapt to his environment. Crafting his own clothes and shoes from animal skins, he studies the stars and masters the art of astrology. Through his relentless curiosity and keen observations, he gains profound insights into natural science, philosophy, and spirituality, ultimately concluding the ...

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A whizz bang review of the complex themes in the new ecological Sci-Fi novel, FORFEITURE by JP Nebra

An ideal way for us to get ready for Ramadhaan, a study of 79 important Hadeeth narrations, from the book, Buloogh al-Maraam, by al-Haafith Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalaanee (d.852), may Allah have Mercy on him. Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson teaches the narrations at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) in Sha'baan 1446 and beyond, in shaa' Allah.BACK TO BASICS: Get the workbook & follow along - https://www.bakkah.net/en/new-publication-hadeeth-study-fasting-in-ramadhaan-night-prayers-zakaat-al-fitr-eed-prayer-workbook.htm

Metrics & Mayhem is a straight-talking podcast on leadership under pressure for leaders and teams in banking, finance, and software. Weekly Signal Drops deliver quick insight, with longer episodes when a topic needs room. Built from years of operations (keeping services running) and observability (understanding what systems are doing), the rule is simple: clarity beats noise. No jargon. No fluff. Just signals that matter, even when the dashboards look smug.

The Instant New York Times Bestseller One of People Magazine's Top 10 Books of the Year "The rare celebrity memoir that's also a literary read. As funny as it is reflective, it shares stories behind Pacino's hardscrabble upbringing, classic films and journey to icon status." —People...

Guardians don't get a choice between dreams and duty. When something terrible stirs...duty calls. With the help of her best friend, Jackie, and Uncle Irshad, her only remaining family, Ibby has rebuilt a normal life after the chaos of the year before when she discovered she was Inconquo - a metal-shaping, iron-slinging guardian. But a normal life is too much to ask for someone wielding the power Ibby has. When a secret society with sinister intentions returns to resurrect the original Inconquo, a bloodthirsty demi-god of mythic proportions...Ibby steps to the front lines.

After witnessing senseless murder, Bel vows to end her mother’s tyrannical reign. But as a young mermaid, she has no choice but to spend time on dry land before she can qualify for the crown. As she strives to capture a man's heart, the underwater realm flows with the blood of the queen's enemies.

Her family is all that matters, too bad they may be the death of her.... Ibby’s parents gave up everything for a chance at a better life. So, after a terrible accident leaves her alone in London, Ibby works her internship at the British Museum and goes to her classes to make them proud. She hopes to one day bring her uncle, her only living relative, to the UK. Family is what matters.

Join Francisco and his good friend Pedro as they sail with Christopher Columbus on an exciting adventure to the "New World". Find out why Columbus wants to sail into the vast, unknown sea of darkness. Why would two boys be allowed to go on such a dangerous voyage?...Will Columbus and his crew become rich and famous and will their discovery change the world?