King Solomon’s Mines was one of the bestselling novels of the nineteenth century. H. Rider Haggard’s thrilling saga of elephant hunter Allan Quatermain and his search for fabled treasure is more than just an adventure story, though: As Alexandra Fuller explains in her Introduction, in its vivid portrayal of the alliances and battles of white colonials and African tribesmen, King Solomon’s Mines “brings us the world of extremes, of the absurdly tall tales and of the illogical loyalty between disparate people that still informs this part of the world.

Sir Richard Burton, the famous traveller, linguist, and anthropologist-"the Arabian Knight"-"the last of the demi-gods"-has been very generally regarded as the most picturesque figure of his time, and one of the most heroic and illustrious men that "this blessed plot ... this England," this mother of heroes every produced.

Uncluttered by the complexities of plot and character that daunt so many readers of the longer Russian masterpieces, Tolstoy's tales illumine eternal truths with forceful brevity. While inspired by the sense of spiritual certainty, their narrative quality, subtle humor, and visionary power lift them far above the common run of "religious" literature. Moralists purport to tell us what our lives should mean, and how we should live them. Tolstoy, on the other hand, has an uncanny gift for simply conveying what it means to be truly alive Tolstoy is one of the great masters of fiction--and of Christian fiction. And the stories you will find here are many of his best.

"Yes, I suppose you may say I have," admitted the Bold Tin Soldier. "But though my men and I have a fine home with Arnold, still I get lonesome for you toys once in a while. I have met the Sawdust Doll, the White Rocking Horse, and the Lamb on Wheels. Now I am glad to meet you all once more. And how is my friend the Candy Rabbit?" the Captain asked, as he saw the long-eared chap standing near him.

This book imparts the essence of more than five thousand years of Chinese culture, emphasizing that philosophy and culture are the roots of traditional Chinese culture. The discussion includes the indigenous philosophies, those which entered China from other cultures, and how they merged. Western medicine is seen from the traditional Chinese perspective, followed by a broad look at the principles of Chinese medicine.

This book is a compilation of excerpts selected from the 350-volume anthology of speeches given by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon. Each excerpt is followed by a reference to where the speech can be found in the original Korean, and when it was given. The first hyphenated set of numbers refer to the volume and page number. This is followed by the date on which the words were spoken, written in the form year, month, date.

The arts give a generation the ability to define its own time. It seems to me on a very grassroots level, the future survival of the arts in this country may have something to do with the artists, playwrights, and dancers opening their worlds to the next generation.

The Chinese Garden Court is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This resource introduces educators to significant ideas about nature and Chinese culture that can be discovered in this extraordinary place.

The art of ancient Egypt is a comprehensive resource for educators, which includes summaries of ancient Egyptian history and art, lesson plans and classroom activities, and a glossary.The descriptions of the works and other information are aimed at increasing knowledge and pleasure in viewing Egyptian art at the Metropolitan or other museums.

The book provides illustrations and discussions of works from the Metropolitan that embody the Renaissance interest in classical learning, fame, and beautiful objects. Texts explore the great cities and powerful personalities of the age.

This book includes maps, an illustrated timeline, a chronology, and a glossary - presents an introduction to Korean art. The materials describe Korea's artistic achievement and place it in the context of its history and religions. Works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection are used to illustrate the diversity and beauty of Korean art.

These inspirational poems, devoid of aggression and angst, are like a breath of fresh air, which enlightens the soul. Gitanjali's canvas encompasses life's experiences with an innocence and simplicity that one does not find elsewhere in literature.English edition of "Gitanjali" in 1911 earned Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Prize in literature

In late 2000, a young boy in Ahmedabad, Govind, dreamt of owning a business. To accommodate his friends Ish and Omi's passion, they open a cricket shop. However, nothing comes easy in a turbulent city. To realise their goals, they will have to face it all -- religious politics, calamities, unacceptable love and above all, their own mistakes. Will they make it? Can an individual's dreams overcome the nightmares offered by real life? Can we succeed despite a few mistakes? Based on real events, from the bestselling author of Five Point Someone and one night @ the call center, comes another dark, witty tale about modern India, where Chetan Bhagat brings out the ethos and isolation of an entire generation to the fore.