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The Koran is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. This book includes 114 chapters, or surahs, that recount the narratives central to Muslim belief, and together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works.

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The Koran is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. This book includes 114 chapters, or surahs that recount the narratives central to Muslim belief, and together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works.

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Rife with incest, rape, and murder, the biblical story of Jacob and his children must have troubled ancient readers. This title traces the steps of ancient biblical interpreters as they struggled with such problems. It reveals how they often fixed on a little detail in the Bible's wording to 'deduce' something not openly stated in the narrative.

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The trial and condemnation of Socrates for 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-responsibilty.

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Presents an account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC). This title develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one's self and shows Socrates living and dying under his philosophy. It focuses on the themes of identity and confrontation.

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In September 2007, professor Randy Pausch stepped in front of an audience of 400 people at Carnegie Mellon University to deliver his last lecture. Randy had been told the month before that he had pancreatic cancer. His lecture that day was called 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams'.

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In the Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia.

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From the best-selling author of Cosmopolitanism comes this revealing exploration of how the collective identities that shape our polarised world are riddled with contradiction.

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A deeply reflective primer on creating meaningful connections, rebuilding abundant communities, and living in a way that engages our full humanity in an age of unprecedented anxiety and loneliness - from the author of The Tech-Wise Family.

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Charles Stein offers new translations of seven essential Hermetic texts from their earliest source languages.

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Condensed into six themes that help you get strategic about modern life, The Little Art of War Book will help you learn how to avoid confrontation and outsmart your competitors. It contains tactics and strategies that are drawn on by modern leaders of business and sports teams.

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A collection of the most inspiring and hope-filled words the Bible has to offer.

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Discover Buddhism with the world's most revered spiritual leader

This jewel of a book offers the core teachings on Buddhism applicable in daily life from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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This pocket-sized introduction provides an accessible and engaging overview of Buddhism, including its origins, worldview and key figures. This book is the perfect guide for anyone with an interest in the subject, wanting to brush up their knowledge, or looking to apply Buddhist practices to their daily life.

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The strange and disturbing world of cults is fascinating and horrifying in equal measure. Discover famous cult leaders and the psychological mind games they played to gain followers, as well as cult members who escaped and told the world. Uncover shocking facts about some of the most notorious cults to ever exist in this introductory guide.

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An approachable, uplifting guide to finding happiness and leading a fulfilling life through the wisdom of famous humanists from the past and present

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A wise and comforting collection of quotes and meditations, together with a guide to humanist funerals, from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of The Little Book of Humanism

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If you want to know your Socrates from your Sartre and your Confucius from your Kant, this approachable little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how human ideas have sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.

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As the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention and admiration of the world through his wisdom.