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A Very Short History of the Israel–Palestine Conflict by Ilan Pappé On Palestine by Noam Chomsky City of Gold by Jim Krane One Palestine, Complete by Tom Segev
Middle East
Ancient cities and modern conflicts interweave across a region where oil wealth, religious traditions, and geopolitical tensions shape today's headlines.
Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Victorian
Victorian England springs to life through sweeping tales of romance, class struggle, and social upheaval set against a backdrop of industrial revolution and rigid propriety.
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks A Peace to End All Peace by David Fromkin Infantry Attacks by Erwin Rommel Dead Wake by Erik Larson
World War I
The world erupted in unprecedented violence in 1914 as empires clashed, alliances shattered, and new weapons of war forever changed the fate of nations.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Picture Books
Picture books bring big ideas to life through vibrant illustrations and carefully crafted words that dance together on each page.
The Age of the Strongman by Gideon Rachman Post-Truth by Matthew d'Ancona The Battle For Syria by Christopher        Phillips A Brief History of the Spanish Language by David A. Pharies
21st Century
Our rapidly evolving world of social media, populist politics, and technological disruption comes alive through insightful analysis and compelling personal narratives.
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson Tried by War by James M. McPherson The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
Civil War
The American Civil War's epic struggle between North and South comes alive through gripping battlefield accounts, penetrating leadership portraits, and stories of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary times.
Taoist Secrets of Love by Mantak Chia The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity by Daniel Reid What Is Tao? by Alan W. Watts The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Taoism
Ancient Chinese wisdom meets modern life in these illuminating books about finding balance, cultivating energy, and living in harmony with the natural way.
Bank 4.0 by Brett King Digital Bank by Chris Skinner Central Banking 101 by Joseph J. Wang Last Man Standing by Duff McDonald
Banking
Money flows through the digital arteries of modern banking, where smartphones have replaced teller windows and algorithms drive financial decisions.
Oxygen by Nick Lane Solomons, Fryhle, Snyder's Organic Chemistry for JEE by M.S. Chouhan Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik
Chemistry
The molecules and reactions that shape our world come alive through stories of everyday mysteries, scientific breakthroughs, and the hidden chemistry behind familiar things.
Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh Pakistan by Anatol Lieven Military Inc. by Ayesha Siddiqa The Struggle for Pakistan by Ayesha Jalal
Pakistan
Modern Pakistan stands at the crossroads of South Asian history and global geopolitics, where ancient traditions meet contemporary challenges in one of the world's most strategically significant nations.
Dominion by Tom Holland The Rise of Christianity by Rodney Stark Church History in Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware
Church History
Ancient cathedrals and humble chapels alike have witnessed Christianity's remarkable journey through the centuries, shaping societies and souls along the way.
The Songs of Trees by David George Haskell The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook by James  Green The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies by Nicole Apelian
Plants
The green world beneath our feet and above our heads holds mysteries both practical and profound, from the secret lives of trees to the science of growing food and medicine.
Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier The End of Poverty by Jeffrey D. Sachs
Poverty
Stark economic realities and systemic barriers shape the daily struggles of billions worldwide living on society's margins.
The Work of Art in the Age of Its Technological Reproducibility, and Other Writings on Media by Walter Benjamin Art as Therapy by Alain de Botton Concerning the Spiritual in Art by Wassily Kandinsky Painting and Experience in Fifteenth-Century Italy by Michael Baxandall
Art History
Behind every masterpiece lies a captivating story of creation, discovery, or deception in the high-stakes world of fine art.
June First by Jennifer Hartmann Mariposa by Lexie Axelson The Good Girl Effect by Sara Cate Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles
Forbidden Romance
Love blooms in the shadows of societal rules and expectations, where stolen glances and secret meetings fuel passionate affairs that defy boundaries and consequences.
This Book Kills by Ravena Guron The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle
Murder Mystery
Dark secrets lurk in shadowy corners as detectives and amateur sleuths piece together clues, racing against time to catch killers before they strike again.
What Is This Thing Called Science? by Alan F. Chalmers Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field by Nancy  Forbes The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn A Little History of Science by William Bynum
History Of Science
Great minds throughout history have wrestled with the deepest mysteries of our universe, leaving behind a fascinating trail of breakthroughs, blunders, and "eureka" moments.
Tsotsi by Athol Fugard Hlomu the Wife by Dudu Busani-Dube Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
South Africa
South Africa's dramatic landscapes and complex history come alive through powerful stories of struggle, reconciliation, and transformation.
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal by Joseph Telushkin Judaism's Ten Best Ideas by Arthur Green God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz
Judaica
Jewish wisdom flows through thousands of years of tradition, ritual, and spiritual practice into guides for finding meaning and living ethically in the modern world.
The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi Meditation As Medicine by Dharma Singh Khalsa Falling into Grace by Adyashanti Coming to Wholeness by Connirae Andreas
Meditation
In a world of constant notifications and endless to-do lists, meditation books offer practical guidance for finding stillness, clarity and inner peace.
In Search of Schrödinger's Cat by John Gribbin How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog by Chad Orzel Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths The Biggest Ideas in the Universe by Sean Carroll
Quantum Mechanics
The strange and beautiful world of quantum mechanics reveals nature's deepest secrets at the smallest scales, where particles can exist in multiple places at once and reality itself seems to defy common sense.
Forgive Me Father by Katerina St. Clair Surrender by Lana Sky Avenging Skulls by L.M.  Terry Inferno by Luna Mason
M F Romance
Love blooms between men and women in these steamy, emotionally-charged stories of passion and romance.
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
Cozy Fantasy
Magic thrives in cozy cottages and enchanted bakeries, where gentle witches brew tea with moonlight and befriend mischievous house spirits.
Solaris by Stanisław Lem Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski Pan Tadeusz by Adam Mickiewicz Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski
Polish Literature
Polish literature unfolds against a backdrop of medieval castles, industrial cities, and landscapes shaped by centuries of cultural transformation and intellectual ferment.
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