A lyrical memoir of living under, and escaping from, anti-Semitism and the tyranny of communism.“There are scenes in this book that the reader will never forget.”—Mircea EliadeWith a new Afterword by the author and a new Introduction by bestselling historian Wilfred M. McClayIn Notes from the Other Side of Night, Juliana Geran Pilon provides a beautiful memoir of a return to her native Romania in 1975, whic...

Fantastica Magazine Anthology opens a portal to the untold world of contemporary Romanian science fiction and fantasy, offering a rare opportunity for Western readers to discover a thriving literary scene. This anthology brings together a dynamic collection of writers and comic artists from Romania's new generation of speculative fiction, exploring a rich array of subgenres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, alternate history, utopia, dystopia, a...

"Everyone who cares about the human adventure will find new information and new angles of vision."—Martin E. Marty, The New York Times Book ReviewThis extraordinary work delves into the subject of religion in the prehistoric and ancient worlds—humankind's earliest quests for meaning. From Neanderthal burials to the mythology of the Iron Age, to the religions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, India, and beyond, it offers both an appreciation of the wid...

In Max's Big Book of Wonderful Rides, a young boy named Max discovers that the greatest adventures happen when he closes his eyes.As his father tucks him in for the night, Max drifts into a magical dream world where he rides a whistle-stop train through moonlit fields, soars above twinkling cities in a silver airplane, rumbles across a dreamscape in a mighty orange truck, blasts off toward the stars in a shimmering rocket, sails the sparkling sea on a sailboat made of moon...

From dystopian futures and philosophical science fiction to uncanny fantasy, psychological horror, surreal satire, and myth-infused storytelling, Fantastica Magazine – Fantasy & Science Fiction Anthology 2025 brings together some of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Romanian speculative literature.This international anthology gathers short stories, essays, comics, flash fiction, and critical reflections by Romanian authors from both Romania and the diaspora, offe...

In a magical meadow filled with soft grass and twinkling fireflies, five special puppy pigs are getting ready for bed.There is Rosie, who loves to cuddle. Snuggles, who needs one more hug. Dreamy, whose eyes are already heavy. Wiggles, who cannot quite sit still. And little Sleepy, who is yawning before the story even begins.Join them as they settle into the quiet of the evening, finding their cozy spots and drifting off to sleep one by one — in the sweetest, most peaceful ...

Welcome to Sleepy Meadow Friends — a gentle bedtime adventure filled with cozy cuddles, moonlit meadows, and adorable animal friends preparing for sleep beneath the stars.Perfect for little readers ages 2–5, this heartwarming story brings calm bedtime moments to life with soothing words, lovable characters, and dreamy nighttime scenes designed to help children relax and unwind before bed.Join the sleepy bunny, tiny fox, cuddly bear, and their meadow friends as they...

LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2025WINNER OF THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD AND THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR FICTION'An instant classic' New York TimesBased on Cărtărescu's own experience as a teacher,Solenoid submerges us in the mundane details of a diarist's life and spirals into an existential account of history, philosophy and mathematics. Grounded in the reality of communist Romania, it grapp...

The Mission This book highlights the continued relevance of high solid binders in meeting regulatory, environmental, and performance challenges in coatings development. Building on the first edition, it now includes updated content on modern chemistries such as silanes, polyurea, ketimines, and Michael additions, as well as new processes for low-molecular-weight acrylics. High solid resins remain a robust and flexible technology—offering low VOC emissions, broad formulation latitude, and i...

For thousands of years, humanity has watched the Moon. It has shaped calendars, inspired religions, guided travellers and given rise to countless beliefs. Yet behind the myths and superstitions lies a strange question: what if some of these ancient traditions were based on the observation of a real phenomenon?For nearly ten years, independent researcher Mircea Drăghescu followed a trail of clues scattered across centuries and continents. Ancient ma...

In his magnum opus (and only philosophical work to date, although it first appeared a long time ago), Mircea Hurmuzachi dismantles the pretensions that inhabit the relatively modern field of animal ethics. Do animals have 'rights'? Do we have a utilitarian obligation to care for them based on a moral need to minimise their suffering?Hurmuzachi's answer to both those questions is an unqualified yes. Animals are morally significant beings and gratuitous attempts to control o...

În luna februarie a anului 2004 am fost căutat la Consiliul judeţean de scriitorul braşovean Mircea Brenciu. Domnia-sa îmi propunea organizarea unei acţiuni deosebite ca impact social şi mediatic. Era vorba despre comemorarea unui mare erou al românilor, aparţinător – la modul dureros – de istoria noastră recentă. Se apropia ziua de 2 martie, zi în care se împlineau 15 ani de la martiriul celui ce a fost Liviu Corneliu Babeş. Întâi şi întâi, am realizat că această lucrare a comemorării era...