**From one of the world's most beloved and respected public intellectuals comes a sweeping work of musical criticism, examining the distance between the performer and their audience"Not since Virgil Thomson have we had a music critic with as wide ranging a view as Edward Said."—Studs Terkel"Wonderful personal thoughts on music and musicians . . . Mr. Said is marvelous."—New York Times Book Review**Filling a significant gap in contemporary cultural studies, ...

NINE years ago I conceived the idea of writing down some facts for the information of my children, who at that time knew nothing about my origin except that I was Arabian and had come from Zanzibar. Exhausted in body and in mind, I did not then expect to live until they were grown up, did not think I should ever relate to them verbally the happenings of my youth and the course of my fate. Hence I determined to record my story on paper. My memoirs were not at first intended for the general ...

In the name of God, the merciful the gracious.—God grant his blessing upon our lord (seidna) Mohammed. Blessed be He in whose hand is the kingdom & who is Almighty; who created death & life that he might make you the best of his works; for he is exalted; he is the forgiver (of sins,) who created seven heavens one above the other. Do you discern anything trifling in creation. Bring back your thoughts. Do you see anything worthless. Recall your vision in earnest. Turn your eye inward for it ...

From the author of The Girl from the Golden Horn, a novel of the enduring love between childhood friends divided by war & their separate cultures.First published in Vienna in 1937, this classic story of romance and adventure has been compared to Dr. Zhivago and Romeo and Juliet. Ali and Nino is Kurban Said's masterpiece. It is a captivating novel as evocative of the exotic desert landscape as it is of the passion between two peopl...

Finalist for the 2022 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in FictionLonglisted for the 2022 Story PrizeA New York Times Editors' Choice pickOne of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2021Stories that capture our times by "a young author who has already established himself as a unique American voice" ( Elle).Saïd Sayrafiezadeh has been hailed by Philip Gourevitch as "a masterful storyteller working from d...

MEMEnomics -- \MEE – MEH –nomics\ -noun A new branch of social science that studies patterns of economic policies and practices by taking an integral, whole-systems approach to economic sustainability. The term “vMEME” (the superscript “v” is for “value”) refers to a core value system expressed through a culture’s memes, i.e., its ideas, habits, and cultural preferences and practices that spread from person to person. In MEMEnomics Said E. Dawlabani reframes our economic history and the fu...

"Dazzling." —The New York TimesMesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying ...

On an early autumn morning in 1988, on the outskirts of an unnamed Algerian city, a shepherd stumbles upon the lifeless body of Zaza Zaghouani, a stunning nightclub singer who left her hometown seeking a brighter future.The story is set in 1988 Algeria. It takes place in just forty days, ending as mass protests erupt in the country. In a small town on the edge of the desert, plagued by a locust infestation and a food shortage, teetering on the brink of uprising, th...

"From Amateur to Applause: A Beginner's Guide to Stand-Up Comedy" is an inspiring and practical guide for anyone who has ever dreamt of standing on stage and making an audience laugh. It is the first in the "Life, Hobbies, and Careers" series. This book demystifies the journey from being a comedy enthusiast to becoming a performer, offering over 1,300 valuable insights and tips for beginners. It focuses on universal principles of comedy, p...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two kids and a mystical tyger must save a divided world on the brink of destruction in this thrilling fantasy with the epic sweep and imaginative wonder of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARThere are three doors that I may show you. You will find a different kind of power behind each one...Adam has found s...

A Parent's and Children's Guide to Growing Up Together."From My Heart to Yours: Messages of Love and Learning for My Child" is a heartfelt compilation of letters from a father to his child, offering a unique blend of love, wisdom, and guidance. Crafted with simplicity and clarity, it's a treasure trove of life lessons, shared experiences, and nurturing advice that transcends the boundaries of age. Each letter is a testament to the enduring bond bet...

Embracing Valentine's Day with Words of Romance and Charm."Verses of the Heart: A Poetic Journey Through Love's Whimsy, Book 1," the inaugural volume in the "Heartstrings: Tales of Valentine's Verse" series, presents a uniquely crafted and intricately written collection of poetry. Each of the 150 words related to Valentine's Day is not only transformed into a six-line poem but is also accompanied by a Valentine's Day-theme...