L's bookshelf: all en-US Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:21:51 -0700 60 L's bookshelf: all 144 41 https://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg The Qur'an and Modern Science 7762932
The proof of such conformity is based on impartial, objective and systematic researches and studies of both elements.

Dr. Maurice Bucaille, the author, is an eminent French surgeon and outstanding scientist whose thorough study of the Qur'an, although he is Christian, enabled him to conclude that many Qur'anic verses mentioned, centuries ago, a considerable number of scientific facts, some of which have recently been proved by Modern Science, while others are even still unknown to it.

A booklet with such significance is badly needed for acquiring the necessary knowledge which leads to TRUTH, and, subsequently, purity of faith.]]> 40 Maurice Bucaille L 0 to-read 3.74 1977 The Qur'an and Modern Science
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]]> <![CDATA[The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life]]> 34946912 Life's Missing Instruction ManualEpictetus (c. 50-135 CE) was brought as a slave to Rome, where he became a great teacher, deeply influencing the future emperor Marcus Aurelius among many others. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical--aimed at relieving human suffering here and now.And Epictetus knew suffering. Besides being a former slave, he was lame in one leg and walked with a crutch. After a decade of teaching in Rome, he was banished by Emperor Domitian; undaunted, he established a school in Greece. The Manual is a collection of Epictetus' essential teachings and pithy sayings, compiled by his closet student. It is the most accessible and actionable guide to Stoic philosophy, as relevant today as it was in the Roman Empire.This new edition is rendered in contemporary English, with a foreword, by Sam Torode (based on a translation by Thomas Wentworth Higginson). A companion volume, The An Emperor's Guide to Mastery by Marcus Aurelius, is also available from Ancient Renewal. A revised and further simplified edition of this book is now available, The 21st Century Edition (ASIN B09HP7C1M6). Read the sample pages of each translation to see which you prefer. ]]> 70 Epictetus L 0 to-read 4.37 125 The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
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]]> <![CDATA[The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding the Blackman]]> 1896150 256 Shahrazad Ali 0933405030 L 0 to-read 4.11 1989 The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding the Blackman
author: Shahrazad Ali
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]]> The Veil - Evidence of Niqab 33966763 The Veil Evidence of Niqab 531 187426354X L 0 to-read 5.00 The Veil - Evidence of Niqab
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]]> The New Land 18680052 a book on aphorisms 110 Ljupka Cvetanova 6086558604 L 0 to-read 3.75 2013 The New Land
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]]> <![CDATA[Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future]]> 1558776 Like a trusted friend who understands, Dr. James Dobson candidly addresses the issues that today's young adults face. In his warm, conversational style, he reveals principles to help you make right choices and get the direction you need in order to look forward to a bright and successful future.]]> 272 James C. Dobson 1414317441 L 0 to-read 3.77 2010 Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future
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]]> Sinless 57880468
Following the Christians doctrine, Jesus was born, raised and died on the cross in order to break the burden of the Origin Sin. Again, all in the name of paying the price of the damage that was done before his existence; washing away your sins and thus, achieving salvation. Whereas, the Jews in the Old Testament and Muslims in the Qur’an, took a different approach of achieving salvation. These last two groups demolished the idea of a single individual dying for the sins of mankind and the sacrifice of blood as the means of achieving salvation.

Contents: The Origin Sin 1, Who Died for Our Sins? 4, How to identify the True Believer? 7, The Source of the Smoke 11, How to achieve Salvation? 14, The Sign of Jonah according to Jesus 19, The Lamb of God 23, The Cry Upon The Cross 27, Lion of Judah 34, Who’s the Redeemer? 40, The Beloved One 42, Spiritual Separation from God 47, Contradictory Teachings 50, Summary 57, Religious Quotes 64, Book Description 88, About The Author 90]]> 102 Mwanandeke Kindembo L 0 to-read 3.00 2021 Sinless
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]]> <![CDATA[Of Human Bondage: (Annotated Edition)]]> 57036514 W. Somerset Maugham L 0 to-read 3.33 1915 Of Human Bondage: (Annotated Edition)
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]]> <![CDATA[Do You Want to Start a Scandal (Spindle Cove, #5; Castles Ever After, #4)]]> 27067876 • Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan?
• Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall?
• Perhaps the butler did it.

All Charlotte Highwood knows is this: it wasn’t her. But rumors to the contrary are buzzing. Unless she can discover the lovers’ true identity, she’ll be forced to marry Piers Brandon, Lord Granville—the coldest, most arrogantly handsome gentleman she’s ever had the misfortune to embrace. When it comes to emotion, the man hasn’t got a clue.

But as they set about finding the mystery lovers, Piers reveals a few secrets of his own. The oh-so-proper marquess can pick locks, land punches, tease with sly wit... and melt a woman’s knees with a single kiss. The only thing he guards more fiercely than Charlotte’s safety is the truth about his dark past.

Their passion is intense. The danger is real. Soon Charlotte’s feeling torn. Will she risk all to prove her innocence? Or surrender it to a man who’s sworn to never love?]]> 272 Tessa Dare 0062465856 L 0 to-read 3.99 2016 Do You Want to Start a Scandal (Spindle Cove, #5; Castles Ever After, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem]]> 10097680 264 Suzy Kassem 0615388868 L 0 to-read 4.18 2010 Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
author: Suzy Kassem
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]]> <![CDATA[Urban Survival for the Year 2000: Preparation for the Year 2000 Computer Problem for People of Color]]> 239370 Shahrazad Ali 0933405081 L 0 to-read 4.50 1999 Urban Survival for the Year 2000: Preparation for the Year 2000 Computer Problem for People of Color
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Tell If Your Man Is Gay or Bisexual]]> 1442713 0 Shahrazad Ali 0933405103 L 0 to-read 4.23 2003 How to Tell If Your Man Is Gay or Bisexual
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]]> <![CDATA[Things Your Parents Should Have Told You]]> 2017038 174 Shahrazad Ali 0933405073 L 0 to-read 4.08 Things Your Parents Should Have Told You
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]]> <![CDATA[How Not to Eat Pork, Or, Life Without the Pig]]> 2017037 256 Shahrazad Ali 0933405006 L 0 to-read 4.36 1985 How Not to Eat Pork, Or, Life Without the Pig
author: Shahrazad Ali
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]]> Are You Still a Slave? 2017036 161 Shahrazad Ali 0933405049 L 0 to-read 4.22 1941 Are You Still a Slave?
author: Shahrazad Ali
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]]> <![CDATA[The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman]]> 404043 184 Shahrazad Ali 0933405014 L 0 to-read 4.11 1989 The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman
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]]> <![CDATA[The Life of Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources (Hadith and Seerah)]]> 507669 248 Tahia Al-Ismail 0907461646 L 0 to-read 4.70 1988 The Life of Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources (Hadith and Seerah)
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]]> Way to the Qur'an 19518955
Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of the Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and was a renowned teacher who spent forty years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslims around the globe.]]> 156 Khurram Murad L 0 to-read 4.39 1992 Way to the Qur'an
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]]> Mystical Dimensions of Islam 72435 Mystical Dimensions of Islam presents, for the first time, a balanced historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism—Islamic mysticism—from its beginnings through the nineteenth century. Through her sensitivity and deep understanding of the subject, Annemarie Schimmel, an eminent scholar of Eastern religions, draws the reader into the mood, the vision, the way of the Sufi in a manner that adds an essential ingredient to her analysis of the history of Sufism.

After exploring the origins of the mystical movement in the meditations of orthodox Muslims on the Koran and the prophetic tradition, the author then discusses the development of its different stages, including classical voluntarism and postclassical theosophical mystical trends. Particular emphasis is placed on spiritual education, the different ways of leading the mystic toward the existential realization of the profound mystery of the profession of faith that “there is no deity but God.” Sufi psychology and Sufi orders and fraternities are comprehensively explored.

Through an examination of mystical anthropology, which culminates in the veneration of the prophet and the saints, the questions of free will and predestination, of good and evil, are implied. The main burden of the text, however, is Sufism as reflected in Islamic poetry, and Professor Schimmel examines the various aspects of mystical poetry in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Sindhi, Panjabi, and Pashto. The author skillfully demonstrates how Sufi ideals permeated the whole fabric of Muslim life, providing the average Muslim—villager or intellectual—with the virtues of perfect trust in God and the loving surrender to God’s will.

Professor Schimmel’s long acquaintance with Turkey, Iran, and the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent provides a unique emphasis to the study, and the author’s personal knowledge of Sufi practice in these regions lends a contemporary relevance to her work.

]]> 527 Annemarie Schimmel 0807812714 L 0 to-read 4.34 1975 Mystical Dimensions of Islam
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]]> در جست‌وجوی امر قدسی 6538702 در مصاحبه با رامين جهانبگلو]]> Seyyed Hossein Nasr L 0 to-read 3.42 2010 در جست‌وجوی امر قدسی
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]]> <![CDATA[Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism]]> 553828 192 Yusuf Al-Qaradawi L 0 to-read 4.24 1987 Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism
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]]> Dying and Living for Allah 509801 Khurram Murad 0860373363 L 0 to-read 4.54 2001 Dying and Living for Allah
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]]> Tawhid and Science 7902905 These sciences are Islamic not just because they have been produced by Muslims. As a matter of fact, many non-Muslims made important contributions to the growth and development of Islamic science. Rather. these sciences deserve the name 'Islamic science' because they are, conceptually speaking, organically related to the fundamental teachings of Islam, the most important of which is the principle of al-tawḥīd. This book seeks to reveal different dimensions of the organic link between al-tawḥīd and science as seen through Muslim scientific eyes.
The essays cover four major themes, namely, (1) the epistemological foundation of Islamic science, (2) Man, Nature, and God in Islamic science, (3) Islamic science and the West, and (4) Islam and modern science. Through these essays, we seek to convey the important message that Islamic science, the most immediate predecessor of modern science, shares with the latter many outstanding features such as the rational and logical nature of its language, the adoption of scientific and experimental methods of inquiry, and the international character of its scientific practice and organization.
However, we strongly feel that it is incumbent on us to highlight the fact that there are also important differences between the two sciences. Islamic science is at the same time of a religious character in the sense that it is consciously based upon the metaphysical, cosmological, epistemological, and ethical and moral principles of Islam. In light of its spiritual and moral conception of nature, Islamic science adopts goals and methodological principles that are different in several respects from those of modern science. In Islamic culture, the place of science in relation to other branches of knowledge such as the religious and social sciences is also somewhat different from the one we see in modern Western culture.
A salient feature of our essays is their interdisciplinary character. We have also adopted a blend of historical and philosophical approaches to the study of Islamic science. We hope this book is of value to all who are concerned with the problem of knowledge in all its dimensions, whatever their discipline.]]> Osman Bakar L 0 to-read 4.00 1991 Tawhid and Science
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]]> <![CDATA[Islam in the Modern World: Challenged by the West, Threatened by Fundamentalism, Keeping Faith with Tradition]]> 8197278 496 Seyyed Hossein Nasr 0061905801 L 0 to-read 3.96 2010 Islam in the Modern World: Challenged by the West, Threatened by Fundamentalism, Keeping Faith with Tradition
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]]> <![CDATA[A Suitable Boy (A Bridge of Leaves, #1)]]> 50365 A Suitable Boy takes us into the richly imagined world of four large extended families and spins a compulsively readable tale of their lives and loves. A sweeping panoramic portrait of a complex, multiethnic society in flux, A Suitable Boy remains the story of ordinary people caught up in a web of love and ambition, humor and sadness, prejudice and reconciliation, the most delicate social etiquette and the most appalling violence.]]> 1474 Vikram Seth 0060786523 L 0 to-read 4.11 1993 A Suitable Boy (A Bridge of Leaves, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Meanings of the Glorious Qur'an (English and Arabic Edition)]]> 2203646 An Explanatory Translation. 752 Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall 8171512208 L 0 to-read 3.50 The Meanings of the Glorious Qur'an (English and Arabic Edition)
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]]> <![CDATA[Islam: The Concept of Religion and The Foundation of Ethics and Morality]]> 12597079 author clarifies the term saadah, the Islamic term for happiness, in this monograph.

He explains the relation between happiness and true faith, righteous deeds, remembrance of God,
stability and peaceful calmness of heart and certainty of the truth. The human being's relation to
virtue and vice are clarified and the author's original thesis of tragedy (rooted in the religious
tradition of the West).]]> 50 Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas L 0 to-read 4.52 1976 Islam: The Concept of Religion and The Foundation of Ethics and Morality
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]]> <![CDATA[The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam]]> 646932 All the teachings of Islam are based on the principle of peace.... It is no exaggeration to say that Islam and violence are contradictory to each other.

The concept of Islamic violence is so obviously unfounded that Prima facie it stands rejected. The fact that violence is not sustainable in the present world is sufficient indication that violence as a principle is quite alien to the scheme of things in Islam.
Islam claims to be an eternal religion and, as such, could never afford to uphold any principle which could not stand up to the test of time. Any attempt to bracket violence with Islam amounts therefore, to casting doubt upon the very eternity of the Islam religion. 'Islamic terrorism' is a contradiction in terms, much like pacifist terrorism. And the truth of the matter is that, all the teachings of Islam are based directly or indirectly on the principle of peace.]]> 112 Wahiduddin Khan L 0 to-read 3.95 2013 The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
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]]> <![CDATA[The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam]]> 536452 The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam is a compilation of lectures delivered by Muhammad Iqbal on Islamic philosophy and published in 1930. These lectures were delivered by Iqbal in Madras, Hyderabad, and Aligarh. The last chapter, "Is Religion Possible?", was added to the book from the 1934 Oxford Edition onwards.In Reconstruction, Iqbal called for a re-examination of the intellectual foundations of Islamic philosophy. The book is a major work of modern Islamic thought.]]> 252 Muhammad Iqbal L 0 to-read 4.38 1934 The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam
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]]> <![CDATA[The Alchemy of Happiness (Forgotten Books)]]> 3400149
How to achieve happiness through faith. This book focuses on the Islamic faith.

Table of

Publisher's Preface; Editorial Note; Preface; Introduction; The Knowledge Of Self; The Knowledge Of God; The Knowledge Of This World; The Knowledge Of The Next World; Concerning Music And Dancing As Aids To The Religious Life; Concerning Self-examination And The Recollection Of God; Marriage As A Help Or Hindrance To The Religious Life; The Love Of God

About the

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.]]> 96 Abu Hamid al-Ghazali 1605066885 L 0 to-read 4.10 1105 The Alchemy of Happiness (Forgotten Books)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories]]> 34315419
A Blessed Olive Tree is a series of short stories that will take you on a spiritual journey. It begins by exploring the reason for our existence, and then it moves on to highlight the reasoning behind the five pillars of Islam. After touching upon “Shariah” (the religious law), you will enter the land of “Tariqa” (the mystical path) to explore love, loving, and being loved. You will then come across “Haqiqa” (the truth), and find answers to some of the queries in your mind. You will finally experience the land of “Marifa” (gnosis), and catch a glimpse of the ultimate connection with the Divine. This entire journey is covered in twenty simple short stories.

"A sufi literary masterpiece"
(Muslim revert and author Adam Hafiz, UK)

"Truly a treasure"
(Ayanna, Reviewer on Goodreads, USA)

"A wise book"
(Manar, #7 top reviewer on Goodreads, Iraq)

"perfect for teaching younger readers, and reminder for older readers"
(Khurram Alavi, #10 best reviewer on Goodreads, UK)

"So inspiring for all Muslims and non Muslims."
(Fatima Haleem, #17 best reviewer on Goodreads, Iraq)

"All short stories are based on Islamic facts and taking roots from Quran"
(Necmi Coban, #45 top reader on Goodreads, Turkey)

"...gave a very deep impact to my heart.
It has been long since I felt so at ease with myself and my thoughts changed."
(Sizarifalina Ali, #30 best reviewer on Goodreads, Malaysia)

"After almost each story I felt warmth in my heart"
(Arezoo Alipanah, #99 top reader on Goodreads, Iran)

"The sequence...oh this is genius."
(Shabrina Fadhila, Reviewer on Goodreads, Indonesia)

"...each story containing heartfelt lessons of hope, faith, struggle, success and happiness."
(Phi T. Waani, #83 best reviewer on Goodreads, Pakistan)

"An exceptional read that was"
(Tarik Mahtab, #72 best reviewer on Goodreads, Bangladesh)

"Reading this book feels like reading a fairy tale 1001 nights!"
(Arvia Maharhani, #53 best reviewer on Goodreads, Indonesia)

"Metaphorical stories feeding one's spirit with faith"
(Rabbia Riaz, #39 best reviewer on Goodreads, Pakistan)

"I was taken on a journey which became more enjoyable with each turn of the page."
(Saima, Reviewer on Goodreads USA)

"...help Muslims and non-Muslims to understand Islam better"
(Aya, #41 best reviewer on Goodreads, Egypt )

"...told in a fun way that doesn't require reading huge volumes of religious texts"
(Hafsa, #17 best reviewer on Goodreads, Kenya)

"...this book came as a ray of sunshine or noor in these devastating times."
(Nafisa Tarannum, #46 top reviewer on Goodreads Bangladesh)

"This was good, great, interesting, Charmin, magical"
(Abdel Rahman Amin, #75 top reviewer on Goodreads, Egypt)

"This is indeed a metaphorical masterpiece"
(Ain Mc, Reviewer on Goodreads Malaysia)]]> 140 Zain Hashmi 154290806X L 0 to-read 4.04 A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories
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]]> Once Upon an Eid 49952197
Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the Eid! The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet joy. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations.

The full list of Once Upon an Eid contributors G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel), Hena Khan (Amina's Voice, Under My Hijab), N. H. Senzai (Shooting Kabul, Escape from Aleppo), Hanna Alkaf (The Weight of Our Sky), Rukhsana Khan (Big Red Lollipop), Randa Abdel-Fattah (Does My Head Look Big in This?), Ashley Franklin (Not Quite Snow White), Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Mommy's Khimar), Candice Montgomery (Home and Away, By Any Means Necessary), Huda Al-Marashi (First Comes Marriage), Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein, and Sara Alfageeh.]]> 137 S.K. Ali 1683358031 L 0 to-read 4.28 2020 Once Upon an Eid
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]]> <![CDATA[Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood]]> 825480 "When a war ends it does not go away," my mother says."It hides inside us . . . Just forget!"
But I do not want to do what Mother says . . . I want to remember.

In this groundbreaking memoir set in Ramallah during the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, Ibtisam Barakat captures what it is like to be a child whose world is shattered by war. With candor and courage, she stitches together memories of her childhood: fear and confusion as bombs explode near her home and she is separated from her family; the harshness of
life as a Palestinian refugee; her unexpected joy when she discovers Alef, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. This is the beginning of her passionate connection to words, and as language becomes her refuge, allowing her to piece together the fragments of her world, it becomes her true home.

Transcending the particulars of politics, this illuminating and timely book provides a telling glimpse into a little-known culture that has become an increasingly important part of the puzzle of world peace.]]> 176 Ibtisam Barakat 0374357331 L 0 to-read 3.92 2007 Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood
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]]> Princess Sultana's Daughters 266242
As second-generation members of the royal family who have benefited from Saudi oil wealth, Maha and Amani are surrounded by untold opulence and luxury from the day they were born. And yet, they are stifled by the unbearably restrictive lifestyle imposed on them, driving them to desperate measures.

Throughout, Sultana and Sasson never tire of their quest to expose the injustices which society levels against women. Princess Sultana once more strikes a chord among all women who are lucky enough to have the freedom to speak out for themselves.]]> 256 Jean Sasson 0967673755 L 0 to-read 3.92 1992 Princess Sultana's Daughters
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]]> <![CDATA[Revive Your Heart: Putting Life in Perspective]]> 31945132 192 Nouman Ali Khan 184774107X L 0 to-read 4.48 2017 Revive Your Heart: Putting Life in Perspective
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]]> Islam and Secularism 1458748 195 Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas 9839962868 L 0 to-read 4.49 1978 Islam and Secularism
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]]> <![CDATA[Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam]]> 52207852 Are you longing to experience a more intimate and loving relationship with the Divine?

Secrets of Divine Love draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur'an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world's greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith, overcome your doubts, and deepen your connection with God.

Through the use of scientific evidence, practical exercises, and guided meditations, you will develop the tools and awareness needed to discern and overcome your negative inner critic that prevents you from experiencing God's all-encompassing love.

The passages in this book serve as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the principles and practices of Islam, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. Secrets of Divine Love uses a rational, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur'an that not only enlightens the mind, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with God.]]> 387 A. Helwa 1734231203 L 0 to-read 4.49 Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
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]]> That Thing About You 46139991 What if, to the heavens, our lives are nothing but rows of dominos ready to be put into action?
What if we all are mere pieces of pawns carefully played upon by a cosmic chessmaster?

'That Thing About You' is an uncommon story of a common man rejected in love.

This is a story of a man walking on the path of self-discovery.

Subodh, a regular IT employee, is perceived as an immature man by everyone, but he isn't bothered until his love interest rejects him citing the same.

Although dejected and crestfallen, he soon befriends an unusual, mysterious woman who knows everything about him and seems to have all the answers.

Soon, his life goes through a lot of unexpected turns—from doubting his sanity and visiting a psychologist to a failed arranged marriage attempt made by his parents.

Everything in his life seems to be in fast-forward mode. One thing that does not change, however, is this unusual “friend” of his who refuses to reveal her identity and chooses to appear at her whim.

Who is this mysterious woman? Why is she prying into his life? Where will this strange friendship lead him? Is some impending danger awaiting Subodh or is it something else altogether?]]> 240 Abhaidev L 0 to-read 4.26 2019 That Thing About You
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]]> <![CDATA[The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines, #3)]]> 8709526 401 Richelle Mead 159514319X L 0 to-read 4.35 2013 The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)]]> 16096824
At least, he’s not a beast all the time.

As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she’s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.]]> 419 Sarah J. Maas 1619634449 L 0 to-read 4.16 2015 A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
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]]> The Discourses 1045017 For centuries, Stoicism was virtually the unofficial religion of the Roman world

The stress on endurance, self-restraint, and power of the will to withstand calamity can often seem coldhearted. It is Epictetus, a lame former slave exiled by Emperor Domitian, who offers by far the most precise and humane version of Stoic ideals. The Discourses, assembled by his pupil Arrian, catch him in action, publicly setting out his views on ethical dilemmas.

Committed to communicating with the broadest possible audience, Epictetus uses humor, imagery conversations and homely comparisons to put his message across. The results are perfect universal justice and calm indifference in the face of pain.

The most comprehensive edition available with an introduction, notes, selected criticism, glossary, and chronology of Epictetus' life and times. ]]> 384 Epictetus 0460873121 L 0 to-read 4.27 108 The Discourses
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]]> The Nicomachean Ethics 19068 ‘One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy’

In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness. He argues that happiness consists in ‘activity of the soul in accordance with virtue’, for example with moral virtues, such as courage, generosity and justice, and intellectual virtues, such as knowledge, wisdom and insight. The Ethics also discusses the nature of practical reasoning, the value and the objects of pleasure, the different forms of friendship, and the relationship between individual virtue, society and the State. Aristotle’s work has had a profound and lasting influence on all subsequent Western thought about ethical matters.

J. A. K. Thomson’s translation has been revised by Hugh Tredennick, and is accompanied by a new introduction by Jonathan Barnes. This edition also includes an updated list for further reading and a new chronology of Aristotle’s life and works.

Previously published as Ethics]]> 329 Aristotle 0140449493 L 0 to-read 4.01 -350 The Nicomachean Ethics
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]]> The Last Days of Socrates 30300 The Last Days of Socrates is translated from the Greek by Hugh Tredennick, revised with an introduction and notes by Harold Tarrant in Penguin Classics.

The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of Classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy, based on Socrates' manifesto for a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while the Apology is his robust rebuttal of the charges of impiety and a defence of the philosopher's life. In the Crito, while awaiting execution in prison, Socrates counters the arguments of friends urging him to escape. Finally, in the Phaedo, he is shown calmly confident in the face of death, skilfully arguing the case for the immortality of the soul.

Hugh Tredennick's landmark 1954 translation has been revised by Harold Tarrant, reflecting changes in Platonic studies, with an introduction and expanded introductions to each of the four dialogues.

Plato (c.427-347 BC) stands with Socrates and Aristotle as one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West. He founded the Academy in Athens, the first permanent institution devoted to philosophical research and teaching, and the prototype of all Western universities.

If you enjoyed The Last Days of Socrates, you might like Plato's The Symposium, also available in Penguin Classics.]]> 256 Plato 0140449280 L 0 to-read 4.04 -400 The Last Days of Socrates
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]]> Plato: Complete Works 9462 1848 Plato 0872203492 L 0 to-read 4.38 -347 Plato: Complete Works
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]]> The Republic 30289 416 Plato 0140449140 L 0 to-read 3.97 -400 The Republic
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]]> The Other Side: A Memoir 18668231 The Other Side is the haunting account of a first passionate and then abusive relationship, the events leading to Johnson’s kidnapping and imprisonment, her dramatic escape, and her hard-fought struggle to recover. At once thrilling, terrifying, harrowing, and hopeful, The Other Side offers more than just a true crime record. In language both stark and poetic, Johnson weaves together a richly personal narrative with police reports, psychological evaluations, and neurobiological investigations, provoking both troubling and timely questions about gender roles and the epidemic of violence against women.]]> 222 Lacy M. Johnson 1935639838 L 0 to-read 3.98 The Other Side: A Memoir
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]]> So Long: Stories 1987-1992 1136390
Lucia Berlin is widely recognized as a master of the short story. This collection captures distilled moments of crisis or epiphany, placing the protagonists in moments of stress or personal strain, and all told in an almost offhand, matter-of-fact voice.

The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Most of the stories in this collection are very short and very simple. They are set in the places Berlin knows Chile, Mexico, the Desert Southwest, and California, and they have the casual, straightforward, immediate, and intimate style that distinguishes her work. They are told in a conversational voice and they move with a swift and often lyrical economy. They capture and communicate moments of grace and cast a lovely, lazy light that lasts. Berlin is one of our finest writers and here she is at the height of her powers.”

This is a collection for anyone who loves short stories or great writing of any kind.]]> 271 Lucia Berlin 0876858930 L 0 to-read 4.45 1993 So Long: Stories 1987-1992
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]]> <![CDATA[Homesick: New and Selected Stories]]> 489536 For this, her first major collection, Lucia Berlin gathered the best of her work from 1960 to 1990, including stories from The Atlantic and Saul Bellow's little magazine The Noble Savage and the immortal "My Jockey," winner of the Jack London Short Prize, 1985.

"There is nothing tentative about the range of statement in these stories. They are about what can be lost and what can be endured. Berlin's characters are often neglected or abused girls, or women with children who struggle to make ends meet while their husbands, absent or present, provide no help. The strength and endurance of these characters, combined with their daily observations about the pain and drama of life, give them the ability to affirm their existence." -Pat Smith

]]> 280 Lucia Berlin 0876858167 L 0 to-read 4.61 1990 Homesick: New and Selected Stories
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]]> The Reckonings 38532137 This extraordinary, timely new collection of essays by the award-winning writer of The Other Side—rooted in her own experience with sexual assault—pursues questions of justice, sexual violence, and retribution.

In 2014, Lacy Johnson was giving a reading from The Other Side, her “instant classic” (Kirkus Reviews) memoir of kidnapping and rape, when a woman asked her what she would like to happen to her rapist. This collection, a meditative extension of that answer, draws from philosophy, art, literature, mythology, anthropology, film, and other fields, as well as Johnson’s personal experience, to consider how our ideas about justice might be expanded beyond vengeance and retribution to include acts of compassion, patience, mercy, and grace.

From “Speak Truth to Power,” about the condition of not being believed about rape and assault; to “Goliath,” about the concept of evil; to “Girlhood in a Semi-Barbarous Age,” about the sacred feminine, “ideal woman,” and feminist art, Johnson creates masterful, elaborate, gorgeously written essays that speak incisively about our current era. She grapples with justice and retribution, truth and fairness, and sexual assault and workplace harassment, as well as the broadest societal wrongs: the BP Oil Spill, government malfeasance, police killings. The Reckonings is a powerful and necessary work, ambitious in its scope, which strikes at the heart of our national conversation about the justness of society.]]> 336 Lacy M. Johnson 1501159003 L 0 to-read 4.27 2018 The Reckonings
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]]> White Girls 13239419 White Girls, Hilton Als’s first book since The Women fourteen years ago, finds one of The New Yorker's boldest cultural critics deftly weaving together his brilliant analyses of literature, art, and music with fearless insights on race, gender, and history. The result is an extraordinary, complex portrait of "white girls," as Als dubs them—an expansive but precise category that encompasses figures as diverse as Truman Capote and Louise Brooks, Malcolm X and Flannery O’Connor. In pieces that hairpin between critique and meditation, fiction and nonfiction, high culture and low, the theoretical and the deeply personal, Als presents a stunning portrait of a writer by way of his subjects, and an invaluable guide to the culture of our time.
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]]> Alchemy and Academe 614556
Contents: Foreword / Anne McCaffrey — The dance of the solids / John Updike — A mess of porridge / Sonya Dorman — The Institute / Carol Emshwiller — Condillac’s statue / R. A. Lafferty — The sorcerers / L. Sprague de Camp — The weed of time / Norman Spinrad — Night and the loves of Joe Dicostanzo / Samuel R. Delany — Come up and see me / Daphne Castell — Shut the last door / Joe Hensley — Big Sam / Avram Davidson — More light / James Blish — The man who could not see devils / Joanna Russ — The Key to Out / Betsy Curtis — Ringing the changes / Robert Silverberg — In a quart of water / David Telfair — Morning-glory / Gene Wolfe — Ascension: a workday arabesque / Virginia Kidd — The Devil you don’t / Keith Laumer — The triumphant head / Josephine Saxton — Mainchance / Peter Tate]]> 271 Anne McCaffrey 0345344197 L 0 to-read 3.76 1970 Alchemy and Academe
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]]> Blue Nights 10252302  
Blue Nights opens on July 26, 2010, as Didion thinks back to Quintana’s wedding in New York seven years before. Today would be her wedding anniversary. This fact triggers vivid snapshots of Quintana’s childhood—in Malibu, in Brentwood, at school in Holmby Hills. Reflecting on her daughter but also on her role as a parent, Didion asks the candid questions any parent might about how she feels she failed either because cues were not taken or perhaps displaced. “How could I have missed what was clearly there to be seen?” Finally, perhaps we all remain unknown to each other. Seamlessly woven in are incidents Didion sees as underscoring her own age, something she finds hard to acknowledge, much less accept.
 
Blue Nights—the long, light evening hours that signal the summer solstice, “the opposite of the dying of the brightness, but also its warning”—like The Year of Magical Thinking before it, is an iconic book of incisive and electric honesty, haunting and profoundly moving.]]> 208 Joan Didion 0307267679 L 0 to-read 3.93 2011 Blue Nights
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]]> The Year of Magical Thinking 7815 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A landmark work about grief, love, and survival from one of America’s most iconic writers

One of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • One of The Guardian’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

Joan Didion delivers a searing portrait of a marriage and a life – in good times and bad – that will speak to anyone who has ever loved and lost a husband or wife or child. In a work of electric honesty and passion, Didion explores how we all, somehow, will ourselves to survive. “An utterly shattering portrait of loss and grief.” –The New York Times

Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana Roo, fall ill with septic shock. She was put into an induced coma and placed on life support. Days later, the Dunnes were sitting down to dinner after visiting their daughter in the hospital when John suffered a fatal heart attack. In that one moment, their partnership of forty years came to an end.

This powerful narrative is Didion's “attempt to make sense of the weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness…about marriage and children and memory…about the shallowness of sanity, about life itself.”

“Didion has transformed grief into literature.” —The Guardian]]> 227 Joan Didion 1400078431 L 0 to-read 3.93 2005 The Year of Magical Thinking
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]]> Red Sugar, No More 53261631 The main theme being healing is messy but necessary.]]> 103 Sijdah Hussain L 0 to-read 4.65 2020 Red Sugar, No More
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]]> <![CDATA[The Philosophy of Logical Atomism]]> 385318 192 Bertrand Russell 0875484433 L 0 to-read 3.75 1985 The Philosophy of Logical Atomism
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]]> <![CDATA[Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business]]> 74034 184 Neil Postman 014303653X L 0 to-read 4.16 1985 Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
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]]> You Are Muslim Enough 54501308
This book shares stories from my years in service as an Imam. It offers a real look into the lives of Muslim Americans and demonstrates how Islam is a religion for people from all walks of life.]]> Arshad Anwar 1716770114 L 0 to-read 4.50 You Are Muslim Enough
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