21 Lessons For The 21st Century By Yuval Noah Harari
75 People Who Changed The World By Ira Rifkin
A Short History Of The World By Christopher Lascelles
After The Prophet The Epic Story Of The Shia-sunni Split In Islam By Lesley Hazleton
Aisha: The Wife, The Companion, The Scholar by Resit Haylamaz
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche
Explore Nietzsche's revolutionary ideas in "Beyond Good and Evil," translated by R.J. Hollingdale. Rejecting traditional Western concepts, Nietzsche unveils the flaws of Christian morality and advocates for embracing individual "will to power." With commentary from the translator and an introduction by Michael Tanner, this Penguin Classics edition offers profound insights into Nietzsche's philosophy.
Dawood’s Mentor by Hussain Zaidi
English Lit 101 by Brian Boone
Fake Heroes: Ten False Icons and How they Altered the Course of History by Otto English
God: A Human History by Reza Aslan
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity’s quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of God. In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the staid, well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as a remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition.
How the Brain Lost Its Mind: Sex, Hysteria, and the Riddle of Mental Illness by Allan H. Ropper and Brian Burrell
"How the Brain Lost Its Mind" explores the intertwined history of syphilis and hysteria, shedding light on the complex relationship between brain diseases and mental illnesses. From the devastation of syphilis to the enigmatic nature of hysteria, the book delves into the challenges of understanding and treating these conditions while raising thought-provoking questions about the mind-brain connection.
Index, A History of the: A Bookish Adventure by Dennis Duncan
Dive into the hidden world of the index, an extraordinary tool with a fascinating history. Dennis Duncan's journey takes us from medieval Europe to modern times, revealing how indexes have shaped our reading habits and saved individuals from persecution. Discover the index's pivotal role in literature and culture, showcasing its relevance even in today's digital age.
Islam at War: A History by George F. Nafziger
George F. Nafziger's book, "Islam at War: A History," provides a thorough and in-depth analysis of Islamic military history from the earliest Islamic eras to the present. In order to give light on the strategy, tactics, and weapons employed in these engagements, the book discusses a variety of military campaigns, battles, and conflicts that Muslims have engaged in throughout history and across diverse geographies. It also investigates the influence of religion, politics, and culture in defining the Islamic response to war and violence. "Islam at War" gives readers a clearer understanding of the complicated and frequently misunderstood relationship between Islam and combat through its engaging and approachable writing style.