Worlds Great Classics

No woman in the 20th century demonstrated the restoring and healing power of the holy spirit to more people than Kathryn Kuhlman. She lived what she believed, and what she believed she proclaimed with boldness. "No man or woman need ever be defeated! You are only defeated when you consent to defeat". To non-Christians sickened with their sins, she offered salvation through Jesus Christ as the first step to an undefeated life.

This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Joseph Heller’s masterpiece with a new introduction; critical essays and reviews by Norman Mailer, Alfred Kazin, Anthony Burgess, and others; rare papers and photos; and much more. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The...

Dubliners is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. The initial stories in the collection are narrated by child protagonists, and as the stories continue, they deal with the lives and concerns of progressively older people. This is in line with Joyce's tripartite division of the collection into childhood, adolescence, and maturity.

From the bestselling author of The Power of Positive Thinking comes this book on how to have faith. Plus a bonus book The Greatest Thing in the World, Henry Drummond’s most noted well-loved classic, based on his most famous work on 1 Corinthians 13.

A perfect gift for anyone who loves animals, this fifth and final installment in James Herriot's heartwarming collection, the basis for the All Creatures Great and Small television series. Every Living Thing: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor brings back...

From the legendary antagonism between Athens and Sparta during the Peloponnesian War to the Napoleonic Wars and the two World Wars of the twentieth century, the past is littered with long-term strategic rivalries. History tells us that such enduring rivalries can end in one of three ways: a series of exhausting conflicts in which one side eventually prevails, a peaceful and hopefully orderly transition, or a one-sided collapse. However, in spite of a wealth of historical examples, the future of state rivalries remains a matter of conjecture.

Step into the dazzling and dreamlike world of Federico Fellini, one of cinema’s greatest visionaries. From the heartbreaking simplicity of La Strada to the surreal brilliance of 8½ and the iconic glamour of La Dolce Vita, Fellini reshaped the art of film forever. In Federico Fellini: A Complete Guide to the Films, Vision, and Legacy of Italy’s Greatest Director, readers will discover the stories behind his masterpieces, the evolution of his unique style, and the collaborations that defined his extraordinary career. This comprehensive guide takes you through Fellini’s life and work ...

Have you ever wondered why the “war to end all wars” left an entire generation physically alive but spiritually broken? All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is one of the most powerful and unflinching portrayals of war ever written, exposing the true human cost behind the battlefield. Through the eyes of Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier, the story reveals the brutal reality of trench warfare during World War I. What begins as youthful patriotism quickly dissolves into a desperate struggle for survival, where the line between friend and enemy fades beneath constant danger.

A perfect gift for anyone who loves animals, this fifth and final installment in James Herriot's heartwarming collection, the basis for the All Creatures Great and Small television series. Every Living Thing: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor brings back...

Step into the world that shaped civilization. Ancient Greece: The Complete Story of Ancient Greek Civilization brings to life the rise, glory, and legacy of one of history’s most powerful and fascinating cultures. From the first settlements and legendary Bronze Age kingdoms to the sweeping conquests of Alexander the Great, this book delivers a vivid, fast-paced account of the Greek world like never before. Discover the drama of the Trojan War, the collapse of early civilizations, and the rebirth of Greece in the age of city-states. Experience the fierce rivalry between Athens and Sparta, ...

A fascinating collection of some of the great - but less well known - fairy tales of all time.

Brought to you by Puffin. This audio edition of The BFG is narrated by beloved actor and presenter, Mel Giedroyc, and is bursting with fantabulous sound effects. "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night...

A bestselling historian takes readers on an intellectual and cultural adventure, offering a carefully curated guide to great, short nonfiction works by some of the world’s most influential writers—from Plato to Toni Morrison, Ernest Hemingway to bell hooks, and Marcus Aurelius to Joan Didion...

Having coined the phrase "the war that will end war," H. G. Wells was disillusioned by the World War I peace settlement. Convinced that humanity needed to awaken to the instability of the world order and remember lessons from the past, the author of numerous science fiction classics set out to...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Olivia Forrest. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Laura Keanzler. Elizabeth Gaskell's chilling Gothic tales blend the real and the supernatural to eerie, compelling effect. 'Disappearances', inspired by local...

The Essential Classics Collection is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of five of the greatest novels ever written, and the perfect way to listen to those classics you've always been meaning to try. Read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, David Rintoul, Hugh Kermode, and Malk Williams.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 1970 LOST BOOKER PRIZE, INTRODUCED BY TOM HOLLAND THE ANCIENT GREEK STAGE BROUGHT THRILLINGLY TO LIFE BY THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION, PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE WOMEN OF TROY AND THE ODYSSEY 'The Alexander Trilogy contains some of Renault's finest writing. Lyrical, wise...

A GROUNDBREAKING QUEER CLASSIC AND POWERFUL REIMAGINING OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT THROUGH THE EYES OF HIS LOVER, FOR FANS OF SONG OF ACHILLES AND THE ODYSSEY 'One of the greatest historical novels ever written' SARAH WATERS 'I love to find queer representation in historical fiction . . . Renault's...

Brought to you by Penguin. TRANSLATED BY LOUISE AND AYLMER MAUDE Anna is a beautiful, intelligent woman whose passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky leads her to ruin. But her story is also about a search for meaning, and by twinning it with that of Levin, an awkward idealist whose...

Finally! A clear, concise and informative overview of the beliefs and practices of the world’s great world religions. As both a wellspring of hope and an author of tragedy, religion has profoundly shaped the great civilizations of human history. An unequivocal force in the ancient world...