Nobel prize-winning Luigi Pirandello's classic novel on the nature of identity brims with sly humor, compelling drama, and skillfully depicted, oddly modern characters—all capped with timeless insight into the fragile human psyche. The novel had a rather long and difficult period of gestation. Pirandello began writing it in 1909.The novel begins when Vitangelo Moscarda's wife remarks that Vitangelo's nose tilts to the right. This commonplace interaction spurs the novel's unemployed, wealth...

Originally published in 1926, ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ is George S. Clason’s timeless classic, revealing the secrets to making money and keeping it. Clason founded two publishing companies and was the first to publish a road atlas of North America. He is best known for writing a series of pamphlets advising readers on finding financial success, which were later compiled to form this classic bestseller.This inspirational book is hailed as the greatest of books on finances. It unveils th...

Florence Scovel Shinn begins with the following statement: "Most people consider life a battle. It's not a battle.... It's a game. And, like most games, it can't be played successfully without understanding the rules."This little book has inspired thousands of people around the world to find a sense of purpose and belonging. The book uses real-life stories and practical wisdom to guide readers to prosperity through a positive attitude. She explains how our thoughts and words affect the exp...

This classic by James Allen work has inspired millions around the world to change their lives for the better. For nearly a hundred years, Allen's words of positive thinking have provided the foundation for many of today's motivational leaders, including Norman Vincent Peale, Dale Carnegie, and Billy Graham. In this concise work, Allen offers a simple yet elegant message about the innate power of control we all possess. As a Man Thinketh provides the means to gain confidence in ourselves, t...

An immediate success when first published in 1923, ‘The Prophet’ is a modern classic, having been translated into more than forty languages and sold more than ten million copies in the United States alone. Today it stands as one of the most beloved and translated books in history.As a prophet named Almustafa is about to board a ship to travel back to his homeland after twelve years in exile, he is stopped by a group of people who ask him to share his wisdom before he leaves. In twenty-eigh...

Originally published in 1934, ‘The World as I See It’ was written by Albert Einstein, who was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest physicists of all time.It is a fascinating collection of observations about life, religion, nationalism, and a host of personal topics that engage the intellect of one of the world’s greatest minds. In the aftermath of World War I, Einstein writes about his hopes for the League of Nations, his feelings as a German c...

In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. She recorded daily events, her personal experiences and her feelings in her diary for the next two years.It is one of the most celebrated and enduring books of the last century and it remains a deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of human spirit. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period...

The Miracles of Your Mind' provides specific steps to nourish your conscious mind with the tools and attitudes that will open up the infinite power of your subconscious mind. Whether you wish to conquer a bad habit, be more successful, obtain harmony in your family, or achieve goals that have thus far been unattainable, you will be given guidelines to put you on the right path. The book is full of tips and techniques to achieve productive and fruitful results and attain health, happiness, ...

A Newbery Award winner, ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ is an iconic novel that continues to inspire millions of fans around the world. When the children learn that Mr. Murry has been captured by the Dark Thing, they time travel to Camazotz, where they must face the leader IT in the ultimate battle between good and evil—a journey that threatens their lives and our universe.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Madeleine L'Engle was an American writer best known for young-adult fiction, particularly the Newbery Medal-winni...

This Collection is truly a complete and authoritative single-volume edition of Kipling’s works. It contains his all novels, as well as his plays, stories, poems, essays and letters, all in their most authoritative texts. For easier navigation, there are tables of contents for each section and one for the whole volume.

First published in 1916, 'Relativity: The Special and the General Theory' is regarded as the most significant work in modern physics. This book gives an insight into the scientific theory about the relationship between space and time, the theory of gravitation and the universe. The author using minimum mathematical terms and implementing basic principles and ideas of the theory tells how it helped shaping the present world. The book is divided into three parts which deal respectively with ...

Originally published in 1946, ‘The Autobiography of a Yogi’ written by Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved world teacher has introduced millions of readers to the perennial wisdom of the East. He is now widely recognized as ‘The Father of Yoga’ in the West. He founded Yogoda Satsanga Society of India in 1917 and Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920, which continue to carry on his spiritual legacy worldwide under the leadership of Sri Swami Chidananda Giri, who succeeded Sri Mrinalini Mata as t...