The lyric and wisdom poetry of Mawlana Jalaluddin... more

The lyric and wisdom poetry of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi has been an inspiration throughout the Middle East and Asia for over seven hundred years. Recently, it has also become popular in Western countries through translations and interpretive poetic versions in English. But while popular renderings have created the appreciation of Rumi the mystic, there is little understanding today of the religious and spiritual traditions from which the great mystic came.Greatest Works Of Rumi Selections from His Stories, Poems & Discourses examines not the popularized Rumi of universal love but the Sufi disciple whose works express deep reverence for the Prophet Muhammad. Ibrahim Gamard focuses on Rumis place within the Sufi tradition of Islam, as one of the greatest Muslim followers of the Prophet Muhammed, and on the Islamic foundations of his lover-Beloved mystical poetry. By probing verse by verse Rumis spiritual teachings, Gamard provides insight into the mystical side of the Quran and Islam, a religion that holds a deep love of God at its core.... less

These short stories translated from the Telugu la... more

These short stories translated from the Telugu language tell of experiences of ordinary middle class people caught in the crevice between traditional and modern ways of life. Against a backdrop of feverish modernization and fast-paced globalization, these stories depict the crumbling social structure (rural and urban), and redefine the family and social values of the people of Andhra Pradesh the middle class, farmers, streetwalkers and the lower strata of society.The thematic threads in these stories include changing values in the face of strenuous economic conditions; traditional courting and marriage mores; relationships within families under the pressure of increasing westernization, the womans role as mother, wife and worker; the mans traditional role as provider; and the fear of death. The stories invite readers unfamiliar with the culture of Andhra Pradesh to appreciate its centuries-old traditions in the face of change.... less

This selection of 365 Sayings of Prophet Muhammad... more

This selection of 365 Sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) offers an overview of Islamic faith and practices. These profound and life-enriching sayings of the Prophet have served as one of the main sources of divine guidance and law for Muslims through the ages.This selection helps readers gain or renew their acquaintance with Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in history and who serves as a role model for more than one billion Muslims across the world. His sayings represent the Islamic code of conduct governing every Muslims family, social, political, economic and spiritual life. His instructions have relevance for both individual and collective life. This selection thus stands out as a helpful introduction to both the Prophet and to Islamic beliefs and code of conduct.... less

Transform your lovemaking into erotic ecstasy wit... more

Transform your lovemaking into erotic ecstasy with the secrets of the Kama Sutra the most ancient, renowned and explicit guide to sexual pleasure.Sex is an integral and indispensable part of life. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana is a classic treatise on the science and art of sex and love. Written about 1600 years ago, this work has stood the test of centuries, and can best be summarized in the following words:So long as lips shall kiss, and eyes shall see So long lives This, and This gives life to Thee... less

Percy Ernst Schramm, one of Germanys most disting... more

Percy Ernst Schramm, one of Germanys most distinguished historians, had exceptional access to Adolf Hitler because from January 1943 to the end of the war he was the Fhrers official war diarist. This classic volume, long out of print, contains the introductions written by Schramm to critical editions of Hitlers Table Talk and the official War Diary of the High Command of the Wehrmacht. In addition, there are two appendices: the first consisting of excerpts from a study composed by Schramm for the Nuremberg Trials on relations between Hitler and the General Staff; the second a memorandum written by General Jodl in 1946 on Hitlers military leadership.... less