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Milan and Mantua is the record of Jacques Casanova de Seingalts adventures and love affairs. He traveled throughout Europe winning the confidence and friendship of many important people and gaining a reputation for his wit and charm with women. His work marvelously depicts the customs and traditions of Italy.

The landscape of Paris and Holland has been intriguingly captured in these pages. With picturesque depictions engrossing imagery and a unique style Casanova has given a new touch to travelogue-writing. The politics and social values ideals and attitudes of the people have been captured skillfully.

In this engrossing piece Casanova narrates the tale of his spectacular escape. During 1775 he was sentenced by the Venetian inquisition and was confounded in prison called The Leads. The work elucidates his escape and the consequent events. He reports the event in such an amazing manner that in his own times he was sought after for this narration. Engrossing!

An exceptional love-story with undertones of comedy and wit that enraptures the reader's attention. It satirizes the conventions of the fashionable world through Cecilia an heiress and the protagonist of this classic. Stimulating and thought-provoking!

This master piece of Confucius encloses the assortment of his sayings and dialogues which were collated by parishioners after his death. The Analects of Confucius is considered as ground work of philosophical dogma called Confucianism. It shows philosophy of the Far East in a very communal and cerebral mode. Enlightening!

It is a collection of philosophical notes written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo that offers both instruction and insight to the way of the Samurai. The concepts explained are a unique blend of Zen and Confucianism that was prevalent during Edo Era. It consists of detailed description on Japanese culture. An informative read!

This is a magnum-opus and one of the most widely read novels written by Balzac. It is a story of a young and eager man Rastignac who is determined to succeed at any cost. The novel contains deep sense of family values where a father sacrifices his all means for his two daughters. Moreover Balzac's portrayal of Parisian aristocracy and human behaviour is conspicuous. Worth-read!

A beautiful and unique travelogue Casanova has elaborated upon his experiences in London. He has dwelled on the mode of government attitudes of people and history of England. The work brilliantly captures the conventionality of the people and the beauty of the land.

Milton started working on this pamphlet during the trial of King Charles I but it was published after his execution. Milton advocates the right of the people to elect their leader. He further delineates the role of judiciary that should have the power to restrict and control the corruption and misuse of authority by kings. Emanating strong political beliefs this work by Milton is one of his best.

Teachings on Love is a treasure trove of guidance for couples, families, and individuals who want to nourish the gift and strength of their relationships and deal creatively with their weaknesses and difficulties. Teachings on Love provides a time-tested path to nurture the deepest love in ourselves...

''Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between inner peace and peace on Earth.'' His Holiness the Dalai Lama.... What is the right way to live? How do I balance my work and my family? Why do I worry, even when everything is okay? How can I repair my relationship with my parents? In Answers from the...

Understanding Our Mind is an accessible guide for anyone who is curious about the inner workings of the mind. Originally released as Transformation at the Base, a finalist for the 2001 Nautilus Award, this seminal work on Buddhist applied psychology features a new introduction by Dharma teacher Reb Anderson....

In this follow-up to his classic book Understanding Our Mind, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how we can instill the habit of happiness in our consciousness. With humor and compassion, Buddha Mind, Buddha Body explores how the mind functions and how we can train ourselves to more effectively create the conditions...

The story is set in the time when Native Americans reined the area. Their culture and traditions are elucidated upon in an amazing fashion. With a sweet and poignant love story unfolding in the middle of action and adventure the work is astounding. A beautiful amalgamation of differing emotions is presented.