The Jewel of Medina is a historical novel that tells the life story of A’isha bint Abi Bakr, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, from her early childhood to his death. The book explores her growth from a young girl into a strong, intelligent, and influential woman, navigating the political and social upheavals of early Islam. Through A’isha’s eyes, the novel weaves together themes o…
This dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Hinduism from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1500, covering mythology, folklore, religious beliefs, ritual practices, and historical development. Compiled by private scholars Margaret and James Stutley, the work draws upon a broad range of Indological sources and presents definitions, concepts, deities, symbols, and narratives central to the Hindu traditi…
This pictorial book presents a collection of photographic images showcasing the natural landscapes of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Published in Pyongyang in 1992, the volume highlights mountains, rivers, seasonal scenery, and notable natural sites throughout the country. The book aims to provide visual appreciation of Korea’s natural beauty through high-quality landscape photo…
From the first outbreak of hostilities in northern China in 1937 to the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in 1945, this book recreates the decade of upheaval when China was caught in the grip of revolution and war and torn from its feudal past. The authors, Time-Life correspondents during the war years, report firsthand on the rise and fall of the Kuomintang nationalist government a…
This pictorial volume presents an illustrated overview of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Published by Korea Pictorial in Pyongyang, the book features photographs and narrative descriptions that highlight the country’s historical milestones, social development, and national achievements. It visually documents major events, cultural identity…
This pictorial volume presents scenes depicting the relationship between the leader and the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Published by Korea Pictorial in Juche 91 (2002), the book contains photographs of mass events, social gatherings, and public demonstrations that reflect the political culture and social atmosphere of the DPRK. Through images and short captions, it po…
This pictorial book presents a visual introduction to Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, highlighting its parks, green spaces, landmarks, and urban landscape. Published by Korea Pictorial in Juche 91 (2002), the book showcases photographs of major monuments, recreational areas, riverside parks, and architectural features that characterize Pyongyang as a “park…
This volume presents a collection of classic short stories by Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), one of the most influential writers in modern Chinese literature. Written during the early 20th century, Lu Xun’s stories explore the social hardships, moral struggles, and cultural transformations experienced by the Chinese people during a period of national upheaval. Through incisive satire, vivid characterizati…
The future of the West Bank and Gaza remains the single most crucial issue in the search for peace in the Middle East. Examining the entire range of possible outcomes, Mark Heller argues that an independent Palestinian state in those territories, even one dominated by the PLO, could, under certain stringent conditions, be the preferred option for Israel. In the first comprehensive treatment of…
This book provides a comprehensive Israeli study and survey of the Palestine Liberation Organisation considering its strategy and tactics, ideology and history. It describes the internal struggles and disputes and the splits and mergers and analyses its organisational structure. It also investigates the PLO's external relations with the Arab world, Iran, China, the USSR, the USA and Western Europe