Mo's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:07:11 -0800 60 Mo's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Beyond Good and Evil 36153607 A caustic criticism of nearly every philosophic predecessor and a challenge of traditionally held views on right and wrong, Friedrich Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil paved the way for modern philosophical thought. Through nearly three hundred transformative aphorisms, Nietzsche presents a worldview in which neither truth nor morality are absolutes, and where good and evil are not opposites but counterparts that stem from the same desires.

Beyond Good and Evil was a foundational text for early twentieth-century thinkers, including philosophers, psychologists, novelists, and playwrights. Today’s readers will delight in Nietzsche’s pithy wit and irony while gaining a deeper understanding of his core ideology.

AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from iconic authors. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite, these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world.

Revised edition: Previously published as Beyond Good and Evil, this edition of Beyond Good and Evil (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

]]> 160 Friedrich Nietzsche 1542099404 Mo 0 currently-reading 3.76 1886 Beyond Good and Evil
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]]> Budapeste 440456 174 Chico Buarque 8535904174 Mo 0 to-read 3.75 2003 Budapeste
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]]> Man’s Search for Meaning 4069 Man's Search for Meaning has become one of the most influential books in America; it continues to inspire us all to find significance in the very act of living.]]> 165 Viktor E. Frankl 080701429X Mo 3
If the book were to be summarised in one sentence it would be "find something to do, someone to see or something to look forward to give meaning to your life"

I always used to say "The only reason I haven't committed suicide is probably that I've got things to do", so on a personal level, the book didn't really offer me a new perspective or a new modus operandi, apart from explaining, in a well-structured and fairly articulate way, why finding a purpose will actually give meaning to one's life and backing it up with scientific explanations and anecdotes.

I normally find holocaust narratives quite disturbing and difficult to read, especially if they contain violent or graphic details.
The Author's description of his time in the concentration camp didn't include any graphic or violent details, yet I still found it difficult to read as It focused on the psychological struggles and the horrifying mental challenges prisoners were facing every day, despite other physical/physiological aspects.

Although I found the struggles and the background story of Viktor's time spent in the concentration camp quite disturbing, I akcnowledge that it was a crucial introduction to his narrative.

Also, the fact that Viktor Frankl went on to become a best-seller, and is supposedly well-regarded in his field of psychotherapy, makes you wonder how many Viktor Frankls in other fields have we lost to this atrocious part of history ?

How sad it is that the insanity of one failed art student means that we may have already lost hundreds, if not thousands, of other Viktor Frankls?]]> 4.39 1946 Man’s Search for Meaning
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possibly an unpopular opinion as this book is a bestseller and highly regarded in popular culture.

If the book were to be summarised in one sentence it would be "find something to do, someone to see or something to look forward to give meaning to your life"

I always used to say "The only reason I haven't committed suicide is probably that I've got things to do", so on a personal level, the book didn't really offer me a new perspective or a new modus operandi, apart from explaining, in a well-structured and fairly articulate way, why finding a purpose will actually give meaning to one's life and backing it up with scientific explanations and anecdotes.

I normally find holocaust narratives quite disturbing and difficult to read, especially if they contain violent or graphic details.
The Author's description of his time in the concentration camp didn't include any graphic or violent details, yet I still found it difficult to read as It focused on the psychological struggles and the horrifying mental challenges prisoners were facing every day, despite other physical/physiological aspects.

Although I found the struggles and the background story of Viktor's time spent in the concentration camp quite disturbing, I akcnowledge that it was a crucial introduction to his narrative.

Also, the fact that Viktor Frankl went on to become a best-seller, and is supposedly well-regarded in his field of psychotherapy, makes you wonder how many Viktor Frankls in other fields have we lost to this atrocious part of history ?

How sad it is that the insanity of one failed art student means that we may have already lost hundreds, if not thousands, of other Viktor Frankls?
]]> <![CDATA[Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series]]> 6459000 135 Anton Chekhov Mo 0 currently-reading 4.04 Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series
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]]> <![CDATA[Le Petit Livre de - Les Grandes Dates de l'histoire du monde 3e édition (French Edition)]]> 62217277 Embarquez pour un tour du monde chronologique !



À quand remonte la construction de la pyramide de Khéops ? En quelle année l'éruption du Vésuve a-t-elle enseveli Pompéi ? Quelle date a vu Neil Armstrong poser le pied sur la Lune ? Les dates clés de l'histoire du monde ont été minutieusement compilées ici, des origines de l'humanité à 2022. Les événements incontournables de l'histoire n'auront plus de secret pour vous !]]> 153 Catherine Valenti 2412083703 Mo 0 currently-reading 4.00 Le Petit Livre de - Les Grandes Dates de l'histoire du monde 3e édition (French Edition)
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]]> <![CDATA[Meditations: A New Translation]]> 195589455
Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes reveal that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova and the second book was written at Carnuntum.]]> 201 Marcus Aurelius 1916700233 Mo 0 currently-reading 4.49 Meditations: A New Translation
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]]> <![CDATA[Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation]]> 35794821
Adapted by Ari Folman, illustrated by David Polonsky, and authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, this is the first graphic edition of The Diary and includes extensive quotation directly from the definitive edition. It remains faithful to the original, while the stunning illustrations interpret and add layers of visual meaning and immediacy to this classic work of Holocaust literature.]]> 151 Ari Folman Mo 0 4.38 2017 Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation
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average rating: 4.38
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]]> <![CDATA[French Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn French & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!: Easy French Stories, Volume 2]]> 51871808
French students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper material that isn't too tough for them - as teachers; we know this.

This is why we've created French Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that young and old students at the beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student.

Twenty easy-to-listen, entertaining, and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our audiobook will ensure you not only can listen to something that will expand your knowledge on French but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning.

How French Short Stories for Beginners works:

Each story is designed to keep you engaged an interested as well as using vocabulary that you will actually use.
The summaries follow a synopsis in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about.
At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance!
Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in French, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!
Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a French speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true!

We recommend this audiobook for French learners at A2 level and above as it is designed for students with a basic understanding of French.

So look no further! Pick up your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Vol. 2 and start learning French right now!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.]]> Lingo Mastery Mo 0 4.14 French Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn French & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!: Easy French Stories, Volume 2
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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing Psychology: A Graphic Guide]]> 26862950 180 Nigel C. Benson 1848317565 Mo 0 3.64 1994 Introducing Psychology: A Graphic Guide
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average rating: 3.64
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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)]]> 22711853 180 Iwona Abrams 1848317662 Mo 0 3.67 1998 Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)
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average rating: 3.67
book published: 1998
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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing Anthropology: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)]]> 8979919 176 Merryl Wyn Davies 1848311680 Mo 0 3.21 Introducing Anthropology: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)
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]]> Chicago 57615331 A medley of Egyptian and American lives collides on the campus of the University of Illinois Medical Center in a post-9/11 Chicago, and crises of identity abound. Among the players are an atheistic anti-establishment American professor of the sixties generation, whose relationship with a younger African-American woman becomes a moving target for intolerance; a veiled Ph.D. candidate whose conviction in the code of her traditional upbringing is shaken by her exposure to American society; an emigre who has fervently embraced his new American identity, but who cannot escape his Egyptian roots when faced with the issue of his daughter's 'honor'; an Egyptian State Security informant who spouts religious doctrines while hankering after money and power; and a dissident student poet who comes to America with the sole aim of financing his literary aspirations, but whose experience in Chicago turns out to be more than he bargained for.
This tightly plotted page-turner is set far from the downtown Cairo of Al Aswany's "The Yacoubian Building", but is no less unflinching an examination of contemporary Egyptian lives.]]> Alaa Al Aswany Mo 0 3.25 2007 Chicago
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]]> <![CDATA[The Failure of Political Islam]]> 530125 256 Olivier Roy 0674291409 Mo 0 to-read 3.95 1992 The Failure of Political Islam
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]]> Quantitative Methods 50082744 the School of Management, University of Bath and formerly Senior Lecturer in Decision Sciences at the London Business School. Professor Targett has many years� experience teaching executives to add
numeracy to their list of management skills and become balanced decision makers. His style is based on
demystifying complex techniques and demonstrating clearly their practical relevance as well as their
shortcomings. His books, including Coping with Numbers and The Economist Pocket Guide to Business
Numeracy, have stressed communication rather than technical rigour and have sold throughout the world. He has written over fifty case studies which confirm the increasing integration of Quantitative Methods
with other management topics. The cases cover a variety of industries, illustrating the changing nature of Quantitative Methods and the growing impact it is having on decision makers in the Information Technol-
ogy age. They also demonstrate Professor Targett’s wide practical experience in international
organisations in both public and private sectors.]]> 608 David Targett Mo 5
It covers almost all basic QM topics and some intermediate ones. Topics such as Chi-Square, t- and Poisson distributions are covered in great depth. It also covers inferential statistics and topics like regression, ANOVA, and time-series analysis.

I believe the book covers almost all the necessary topics for social sciences PhD-level quantitative data analysis.
In a nutshell, It could take you from the point of not knowing how to "algebraically solve for x" up to the point where you can manipulate, make inferences from, and extrapolate your data set.

I would especially recommend this to anyone transitioning from STEM to social sciences Or already in a humanities/multi-disciplinary field since the book is written from a social sciences perspective and most of the examples and problems included are non-STEM.]]> 4.33 Quantitative Methods
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Excellent reference with very clear and concise examples. Although the book goes through some intermediate topics in Probability and Statistics, it assumes no prior knowledge of either. It even assumes no prior knowledge of Mathematics and starts off with an introduction to Algebra (i.e. solving for X) and straight-line graphs.

It covers almost all basic QM topics and some intermediate ones. Topics such as Chi-Square, t- and Poisson distributions are covered in great depth. It also covers inferential statistics and topics like regression, ANOVA, and time-series analysis.

I believe the book covers almost all the necessary topics for social sciences PhD-level quantitative data analysis.
In a nutshell, It could take you from the point of not knowing how to "algebraically solve for x" up to the point where you can manipulate, make inferences from, and extrapolate your data set.

I would especially recommend this to anyone transitioning from STEM to social sciences Or already in a humanities/multi-disciplinary field since the book is written from a social sciences perspective and most of the examples and problems included are non-STEM.
]]> <![CDATA[Introducing Evolution: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)]]> 9314910 176 Dylan Evans 1848311869 Mo 5 3.88 1997 Introducing Evolution: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)
author: Dylan Evans
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average rating: 3.88
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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing Evolutionary Psychology: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides Book 0)]]> 28019286 306 Dylan Evans 1848319770 Mo 0
The title "Graphic" can be misleading. I would hate to take one star off for that as truly I loved the book, but this book is by no means "graphic", it had around 180 pages out of which only 20-30 pages had graphics in them. A more accurate title would perhaps be "Illustrated" but I suppose "graphic" was a better marketing gimmick.]]> 3.95 1999 Introducing Evolutionary Psychology: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides Book 0)
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A brilliant introduction to a derivative Evolution theory, which may as well be called "the theory of everything". It seems that the author was mindful that his audience were neither specialists in the field nor well-versed in it, and this mindfulness is reflected in his usage of language and style of explanation. in other words, he has successfully conveyed his message as he would to a child, with as little jargon, and as much elaboration, as possible.

The title "Graphic" can be misleading. I would hate to take one star off for that as truly I loved the book, but this book is by no means "graphic", it had around 180 pages out of which only 20-30 pages had graphics in them. A more accurate title would perhaps be "Illustrated" but I suppose "graphic" was a better marketing gimmick.
]]> The Harafish 5502 "The Harafish begins with the tale of Ashur al-Nagi, a man who grows from humble beginnings to become a great leader, a legend among his people. Generation after generation, however, Ashur's descendants grow further from his legendary example. They lose touch with their origins as they amass and then squander large fortunes, marry prostitutes when they marry at all, and develop rivalries that end in death.

The community's upper class keeps a watchful eye on the descendants of al-Nagi for fear of losing their privileges, but they find no threat of another such as Ashur. Not, that is, until the al-Nagi who, like his noble ancestor, finds his power once again from among "The Harafish," or the common people. Through the strength of their numbers and their passion, the glory of the name of al-Nagi is restored.]]> 416 Naguib Mahfouz 0385423357 Mo 3
The descriptions felt slightly over the top, with almost too much emphasis on visual description, leaving little room for imagination. At several points the descriptions and language used felt too mystic, resembling that of a piece of poetry, which admittedly may appeal to some. I am not sure what genre "The Harafish" is, but the reading experience felt like I was on the borderline of fantasy, which is not a genre that I fancy.]]> 4.07 1977 The Harafish
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average rating: 4.07
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This novel was my first one for Naguib Mahfouz. Knowing that he is a literature Nobel Prize laureate, I expected a captivating one-sitting read masterpiece, but sadly I was disappointed.

The descriptions felt slightly over the top, with almost too much emphasis on visual description, leaving little room for imagination. At several points the descriptions and language used felt too mystic, resembling that of a piece of poetry, which admittedly may appeal to some. I am not sure what genre "The Harafish" is, but the reading experience felt like I was on the borderline of fantasy, which is not a genre that I fancy.
]]> <![CDATA[The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Graphic Novel]]> 199525508 The Dirty Parts of the Bible—originally a bestselling prose novel—is now a graphic novel!

Remus, Michigan. Easter Sunday, 1936... When Tobias Henry—the preacher’s son—ditches church to go fishing, he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that leaves his family devastated, forcing him to travel to Texas in search of a long-buried treasure.

Based on the bestselling novel by Sam Torode and masterfully illustrated by Tina Ritchie, The Dirty Parts of the Bible recasts the ancient Jewish tale of Tobias (found in the Book of Tobit) as a uniquely American story blending humor, adventure, and romance with a spiritual quest.

More than an adaptation, this is a complete re-visioning of the story—full of surprises even for those who’ve read the original book.

This Kindle e-book is formatted with Guided View, which allows you to zoom in and swipe through the story one panel at a time, creating a cinematic experience.


Praise for the Original Prose Version of The Dirty Parts of the Bible:

“While the title suggests a raunchy read, this rich and soulful novel is actually a rather well-done coming-of-age tale steeped in wanderlust and whimsy that at times recalls The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.� —Publishers Weekly

“Sam Torode takes on God, sex, family, and love in his debut comic novel. It's a fun read, even for those who are still in the fold.� —The Nashville Scene

“Lots of laughs, a few tears, and characters that are pure joy.� —Front Street Reviews

�The Dirty Parts of the Bible might just be the long-awaited Great American Novel.... We experience the odyssey of a young man who searches for lost treasure, his identity, and the alchemy of transforming lust to love.� —John M. Perkins, New York Times bestselling author]]> 197 Sam Torode Mo 0 4.21 The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Graphic Novel
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]]> 1/4 Gram 7532974 Coming from a family of acclaimed literary figures, Essam has spent most of this decade compiling the realistic novel "1/4 Gram"; a brutally honest insider's account on Egypt's drug world.
Relying on events from real life, Salah the narrator in the novel tells the story of a group of friends who try a 1/4 gram for the first time during a party on New Year's Eve.]]> 560 Essam Youssef 9771779834 Mo 0 4.27 2008 1/4 Gram
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]]> Infidel 81227
Infidel shows the coming of age of this distinguished political superstar and champion of free speech as well as the development of her beliefs, iron will, and extraordinary determination to fight injustice. Raised in a strict Muslim family, Hirsi Ali survived civil war, female mutilation, brutal beatings, adolescence as a devout believer during the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood, and life in four troubled, unstable countries ruled largely by despots. She escaped from a forced marriage and sought asylum in the Netherlands, where she earned a college degree in political science, tried to help her tragically depressed sister adjust to the West, and fought for the rights of Muslim women and the reform of Islam as a member of Parliament. Under constant threat, demonized by reactionary Islamists and politicians, disowned by her father, and expelled from family and clan, she refuses to be silenced.

Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali’s story tells how a bright little girl evolves out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no other book could be more timely or more significant.]]> 353 Ayaan Hirsi Ali 0743289684 Mo 0 to-read 4.17 2006 Infidel
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]]> <![CDATA[Season of Migration to the North]]> 669780
But what is the meaning of Mustafa’s shocking confession? Mustafa disappears without explanation, leaving the young man—whom he has asked to look after his wife—in an unsettled and violent no-man’s-land between Europe and Africa, tradition and innovation, holiness and defilement, and man and woman, from which no one will escape unaltered or unharmed.

Season of Migration to the North is a rich and sensual work of deep honesty and incandescent lyricism. In 2001 it was selected by a panel of Arab writers and critics as the most important Arab novel of the twentieth century.]]> 176 Tayeb Salih 0435900668 Mo 0 to-read 3.88 1966 Season of Migration to the North
author: Tayeb Salih
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]]> <![CDATA[The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye]]> 138398 The world we knew is gone.

How many hours are in a day when you don't spend half of them watching television? When is the last time any of us really worked to get something we wanted? How long has it been since any of us really needed something that we wanted?

The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living.

In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, the survivors are forced to finally start living.

Rick Grimes finds himself one of the few survivors in this terrifying future. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never fired a shot and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family, he must now sort through all the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son.

Edition MSRP: $9⁹⁹ US (ISBN 978-1-58240-672-5)
Printed in USA]]> 144 Robert Kirkman 1582406723 Mo 0 4.27 2004 The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye
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]]> In the Spider's Room 39864344
Finally free, but traumatized into speechlessness, Hani writes down the events of his life—his first sexual desires, his relationship with his mother, his marriage of convenience, and his passion for Abdel Aziz, the only man he ever truly loved.
In the Spider’s Room is a sensitive and courageous account of life as a gay man in Egypt.]]> 256 محمد عبد النبي 9774168755 Mo 0 3.92 2016 In the Spider's Room
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average rating: 3.92
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]]> <![CDATA[Dating Gay Arabs: LGBTQ Arabs (Dating Arabs Book 4)]]> 36229366
Dating Arabs is the first ever insight into relationships and dating life in the Middle East. Get into the psyche of the Arab mind, learn about the culture that binds them and the values that make them who they are. Their secrets unearthed in this hard-hitting Dating Arabs.]]> 40 Khalid Al-Suwaidi Mo 0 3.25 Dating Gay Arabs: LGBTQ Arabs (Dating Arabs Book 4)
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]]> <![CDATA[To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel]]> 38359009 ‘Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.�

A portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement.

Now, reborn as a graphic novel. Scout, Jem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in illustrations by artist Fred Fordham.]]> 279 Fred Fordham 0062798189 Mo 0 4.42 2018 To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel
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average rating: 4.42
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]]> <![CDATA[If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English]]> 57693584
A dark romance exposing the gaps in American identity politics, especially when exported overseas, If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English is at once ravishing and wry, scathing and tender. Told in alternating perspectives, Noor Naga’s experimental debut examines the ethics of fetishizing the homeland and punishing the beloved . . . and vice versa. In our globalized twenty-first-century world, what are the new faces (and races) of empire? When the revolution fails, how long can someone survive the disappointment? Who suffers and, more crucially, who gets to tell about it?]]> 186 Noor Naga 164445081X Mo 0 3.95 2022 If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English
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]]> <![CDATA[Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 - The Pillars of Civilization]]> 57924373 Sapiens: A Graphic History, the full-color graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s #1 New York Times bestseller, focuses on the Agricultural Revolution—when humans fell into a trap we’ve yet to escape: working harder and harder with diminishing returns.

What if humanity’s major woes—war, plague, famine and inequality—originated 12,000 years ago, when Homo sapiens converted from nomads to settlers, in pursuit of the fantasy of productivity and efficiency? What if by seeking to control plants and animals, humans ended up being controlled by kings, priests, and Kafkaesque bureaucracy? Volume 2 of Sapiens: A Graphic History � The Pillars of Civilization explores a crucial chapter in human development: the Agricultural Revolution. This is the story of how wheat took over the world; how an unlikely marriage between a god and a bureaucrat created the first empires; and how war, plague, famine, and inequality became an intractable feature of the human condition.

But it’s not all doom and gloom with this book’s cast of entertaining characters and colorful humorous scenes. Yuval, Zoe, Prof. Saraswati, Cindy and Bill (now farmers), Detective Lopez, and Dr. Fiction, all introduced in Volume 1, once again travel the length and breadth of human history, this time investigating the impact the Agricultural Revolution has had on our species. The cunning Mephisto shows them how to ensnare humans, King Hammurabi lays down the law, and Confucius explains harmonious society. The origins of modern farming are introduced through Elizabethan tragedy; the changing fortunes of domesticated plants and animals are tracked in the columns of the Daily Business News; the story of urbanization is portrayed as a travel brochure, offering discount journeys to ancient Babylon and China; and the history of inequality unfolds in a superhero detective story; with guest appearances by historical and cultural personalities throughout such as Thomas Jefferson, Scarlett O'Hara, Margaret Thatcher, and John Lennon.

Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 is a radical, witty and colorful retelling of the story of humankind for adults and young adults, and can be read on its own or in sequence with Volume I.]]> 256 David Vandermeulen 0063212234 Mo 0 4.24 2021 Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 - The Pillars of Civilization
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]]> <![CDATA[Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 1 - The Birth of Humankind]]> 54110137 A hardcover edition of the first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's smash #1 New York Times and international bestseller recommended by President Barack Obama and Bill Gates, with gorgeous full-color illustrations and concise, easy to comprehend text for readers of all ages.

One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?

In this first volume of the full-color illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind’s creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.� From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas. 

Featuring 256 pages of full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the full-length original edition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoing conversation as it introduces Harari’s ideas to a wide new readership.]]> 248 David Vandermeulen 0063055082 Mo 0 4.37 2020 Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 1 - The Birth of Humankind
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]]> <![CDATA[Doctor Who: Revolutions of Terror]]> 22130104
Two strangers: the Doctor, charming, eccentric Time Lord with a past as dark and heavy as a black hole; Gabriella Gonzalez, waitress and wannabe artist with a future dragging her down like lead chains.

Hurled together by a wave of psychic horror haunting New York, they embark on an epic new adventure across time and space, brought to life by award-winning writer Nick Abadzis (Laika) and fan-favourite artist Elena Casagrande (Suicide Risk)!

Collects Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #1-5.]]> 128 Nick Abadzis 178276173X Mo 0 currently-reading 3.81 2014 Doctor Who: Revolutions of Terror
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]]> <![CDATA[Not From Round Here: Memoirs of a Soft Southerner Up North]]> 208287956 "Not From Round Here made me laugh so much that I got odd looks when I read it in public. I loved this book and was very sad when it ended. I wanted more! " - Suzy K. Quinn, million selling author of the 'Bad Mother' series.

From the Back Cover

“I stuck a hair dryer on me bunion to stretch me skin out. Didn’t bloomin� work.�



So begins Brad’s uproarious new life as an Essex native who’s yanked from living his pipe dream in the Spanish sunshine to the grey and wet northwest of England.



In this comedy memoir, Brad is catapulted to a strange land in his homeland where complete strangers tell him about their bunions and insist on showing him the holes “they burned� in the crotch of their swimming trunks.



It’s a land of confusion where everything he thought true comes into bread rolls are now called, “barms"; tea is something you eat not drink; almond milk is unheard of because, “yer don't get teats on an almond, stupid!�



It’s a land where Brad is so cold that he’s wearing more coats than a nightclub cloakroom can handle while the locals casually stroll around in their beachwear.



Will fish out of water Brad sink or swim as he adapts to the culture shock of being a soft southerner up north?



One thing’s for sure, you’re in for a pant-pissing, rollercoaster ride of mishaps, mayhem, and meat pies.


So strap on your incontinence pads then scroll up to buy now!]]> 241 Bradley Chermside Mo 0 currently-reading 4.28 Not From Round Here: Memoirs of a Soft Southerner Up North
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]]> <![CDATA[The Walking Dead, Vol. 2: Miles Behind Us]]> 138396 136 Robert Kirkman 1582404135 Mo 0 currently-reading 4.23 2004 The Walking Dead, Vol. 2: Miles Behind Us
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]]> <![CDATA[Confessions of a New York Taxi Driver (The Confessions Series)]]> 17167560
Driving a cab for more than 30 years, Eugene has accumulated a remarkable collection of stories, He shares the very best in this unforgettable memoir.]]> 391 Eugene Salomon 0007500955 Mo 0 currently-reading 3.59 2013 Confessions of a New York Taxi Driver (The Confessions Series)
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Write an Awesome Novel: From First Draft to Final Word]]> 51245592 Have you always wanted to write a book, but not sure how?

Have you got an idea, but you just don’t know what to do with it?

Have you tried writing your first draft, but are never happy with what you write?

Amazon US & UK bestselling horror and thriller author, Rick Wood, takes you through the process that has seen him publish over thirty books and grew a loyal fanbase to his work.

In this book, you will

- How to use the tropes of genre to create book that will sell

- How to develop your ideas

- How to develop your characters

- How to structure your story

- How to redraft your novel

- How to develop your writing skills

- How to go about getting your work published

Want to write an awesome novel? Download this book now and become the writer you know you can be…]]> 116 Rick Wood Mo 0 4.19 How to Write an Awesome Novel: From First Draft to Final Word
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]]> <![CDATA[Killing Me Softly: Voluntary Euthanasia and the Road to the Peaceful Pill by Dr Philip Nitschke MD & Dr Fiona Stewart PhD (2011-01-01)]]> 124284072 0 unknown author Mo 0 to-read 0.0 Killing Me Softly: Voluntary Euthanasia and the Road to the Peaceful Pill by Dr Philip Nitschke MD & Dr Fiona Stewart PhD (2011-01-01)
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]]> <![CDATA[Killing Me Softly: Voluntary Euthanasia and the Road to the Peaceful Pill]]> 316426 354 DR PHILIP NITSCHKE 0143003038 Mo 0 to-read 3.36 2005 Killing Me Softly: Voluntary Euthanasia and the Road to the Peaceful Pill
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]]> The Peaceful Pill Handbook 316420 211 Philip Nitschke 0978878817 Mo 0 currently-reading 4.12 The Peaceful Pill Handbook
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]]> The Automobile Club of Egypt 23995217
It is at the Club, too, that Kamel's dangerous politics will find the favor and patronage of the king's seditious cousin, an unlikely revolutionary plotter–cum–bon vivant. Soon, both servants and masters will be subsumed by the brewing social upheaval. And the Egyptians of the Automobile Club will face a stark choice: to live safely, but without dignity, or to fight for their rights and risk everything.

Full of absorbing incident, and marvelously drawn characters, Alaa Al Aswany's novel gives us Egypt on the brink of changes that resonate to this day. It is an irresistible confirmation of Al Aswany's reputation as one of the Middle East's most beguiling storytellers and insightful interpreters of the human spirit.]]> 496 Alaa Al Aswany 0307957217 Mo 0 3.69 2013 The Automobile Club of Egypt
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]]> The Yacoubian Building 128711
All manner of flawed and fragile humanity reside in the Yacoubian Building, a once-elegant temple of Art Deco splendor now slowly decaying in the smog and bustle of downtown Cairo: a fading aristocrat and self-proclaimed "scientist of women"; a sultry, voluptuous siren; a devout young student, feeling the irresistible pull toward fundamentalism; a newspaper editor helplessly in love with a policeman; a corrupt and corpulent politician, twisting the Koran to justify his desires.

These disparate lives careen toward an explosive conclusion in Alaa Al Aswany's remarkable international bestseller. Teeming with frank sexuality and heartfelt compassion, this book is an important window on to the experience of loss and love in the Arab world.]]> 256 Alaa Al Aswany 0060878134 Mo 5 3.76 2002 The Yacoubian Building
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]]> قصص الأمثال الشعبية 43338501 223 صلاح الفضلي Mo 0 to-read 4.67 قصص الأمثال الشعبية
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]]> أم ميمي 56566409 بعد أن بدأت ذات العباءة في التمايل من باب التسخين على الترابيزة التي ثبت متانتها، أضاء أبو سامية أنوار الصالة وبدأ في التصفيق فتبعناه دون حماس في البداية، لكننا سرعان ما تحمسنا، حين اكتشفنا أنها لا ترتدي العباءة لكونها من أقارب سامية الراغبين في المجاملة، بل كانت على وشك تقديم وصلة رقص استربتيز، حيث بدأت بفك أزرار العباءة على مهل، وانتهت بعد فترة من الزمان مرت كأنها ثواني، بالشروع في خلع ورقة التوت الكلوتّي التي كانت آخر ما ترتديه، لولا أن أوقفتها صرخة العريس الذي أمرها بالتوقف عن ذلك، لأن لكل شيئ حدوداً كما قال.]]> 224 بلال فضل Belal Fadl 9933655523 Mo 0 to-read 3.41 2021 أم ميمي
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]]> الشذوذ الجنسي في الأدب المصري 22305954 423 مصطفى بيومى Mo 0 to-read 4.75 2009 الشذوذ الجنسي في الأدب المصري
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