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The Subtleties of the Inimitable Mulla Nasrudin, and the Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin
by Idries ShahThe Mulla and his stories appear in literature and oral traditions from the Middle East to Greece, Russia, France -- even China. Many nations claim Nasrudin as a native son, the Turks going so far as to exhibit a grave with his date of death as 386. But nobody really knows who he was or where he came from. According to a legend dating from at least the 13th century, Nasrudin was snatched as a schoolboy from the clutches of the "Old Villain" -- the crude system of thought that ensnares man -- to carry through the ages the message of how to escape. He was chosen because he could make people laugh, and humor has a way of slipping through the cracks of the most rigid thinking habits. Today -- as they have for centuries -- the Sufis use these stories as teaching exercises, in part to momentarily "freeze" situations in which states of mind can be recognized. In these delightful volumes, Shah not only gives the Mulla a proper vehicle for our times, he proves that the centuries-old stories and quips of Nasrudin are still some of the funniest jokes in the world.
The Trail of the Serpent
by Jan De HartogJan de Hartog is at his narrative best in this story of the Dutch East Indies during World War II.
The Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager and the Doomed
by Karen Elizabeth GordonEverything you ever wanted to know about punctuation marks using humorous examples.
Three Novels: The Blackmailer; A Man of Power; The Great Occasion
by Isabel ColegateAmbition, greed, unrequited love, and infidelity haunt the men and women of these brilliant early works by one of England's finest writers.
Understanding Low Vision
by Randall T. JoseTextbook on assessment of low vision, clinical services, training and instructional services, and special considerations.
We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love
by Robert A. Johnson'We' uses the myth of Tristan and Isolde, one of the earliest romance tales, as a reference point to explain the essence and meaning of romantic love.
Web of Darkness (Web of Light #1)
by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe young priestess Deoris abandoned all she had once loved to follow the sorcerer Riveda.
When Calls the Heart (Canadian West, Book #1)
by Janette OkeAnother heartwarming prairie romance from the pen of bestselling author Janette Oke! Young, pretty, cultured and educated, Elizabeth's eastern upbringing in a rather well-to-do family has not prepared her for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. But she squares her shoulders and takes on her formidable task with love, humor and determination. She is just as determined not to become romantically involved with a frontiersman. And then she meets Wynn -. But Beth discovers that he also has determined never to marry; that he would "never ask a woman he loved" to share the perils in the life of a Royal Canadian Mountie! Can Beth change his mind? Will Wynn listen - ? Laugh, cry and learn with Beth as she experiences life and love on the prairie!
"... And Ladies of the Club"
by Helen Hooven SantmyerSet in a small Ohio town and spanning 60 years, the books centers on the members of a book club and their struggles to understand themselves, each other, and their world.
10,000 Garden Questions Answered by 20 Experts
by Marjorie J. DietzAnswers on: soils, fertilizers, landscaping, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, vines, bulbs, tubers, corms, roses, perennials, annuals, biennials, lawns, vegetables, fruits, house plants, weeds, etc.
Banner in the Sky
by James Ramsey UllmanThe Citadel<P><P> It stands unconquered, the last great summit of the Alps. Only one man has ever dared to approach the top, and that man died in his pursuit. He was Josef Matt, Rudi Matt's father.<P> At sixteen, Rudi is determined to pay tribute to the man he never knew, and complete the quest that claimed his father's life. And so, taking his father's red shirt as a flag, he heads off to face the earth's most challenging peak. But before Rudi can reach the top, he must pass through the forbidden Fortress, the gaping chasm in the high reaches of the Citadel where his father met his end. Rudi has followed Josef's footsteps as far as they will take him. Now he must search deep within himself to find the strength for the final ascent to the summit -- to plant his banner in the sky.<P> His father died while trying to climb Switzerland's greatest mountain -- the Citadel -- and young Rudi knows he must make the assault himself. <P> Newbery Medal Honor Book
Borderland of Hell (Ninja Master, # #3)
by Wade BarkerSouth of the border, General Estrada's harem is the borderland of hell. No senorita who refused him sex is alive to tell the tale.
Don't Eat Your Heart Out Cookbook
by Joseph C. PiscatellaHow to reduce cholesterol, salt, fat and sugar, and still eat tasty food. How to adapt everyday recipes for healthful eating. How to permanently change eating habits. How to read and understand labels. How to lose weight and keep it off. How to handle eating in a restaurant, and more.
Feather Castles
by Patricia VeryanA Regency romance about the star-crossed love of the soon-to-be-married Rachel Strand and a man whose name she does not even know.
How to Break Your Addiction to a Person
by Howard M. HalpernAre you in love - or addicted? How to know when to call it quits ... and how to find the courage to do it.
James Joyce
by Richard EllmannBiography of the Irish author. Listed #73 on Modern Library's top 100 nonfiction books of the century.<P><P> Winner of the National Book Award
Kovalan and Kannagi
by Lakshmi HolmströmKovalan and Kannagi is a great Tamil poem retold in story form, giving a vivid account of life in India 1500 years ago. This revolves around a young merchant Kovalan, his wife Kannagi and his mistress Madhavi. Set in the days on the Chera, Chola and Pandya kings, this story brings to life the culture of the Tamils living in Puhar and Madurai around 500 AD.
Lady Jane
by Norma Lee ClarkIn Regency England, the Tynedale family is thrown into a delightful muddle over the appearance of a distant cousin and the betrothals of all 3 daughters.
Last Come the Children
by David HagbergFirst comes the dark and bloody covenant, then the Halloween partygoers turn into servants of Evil, last come the children...
Late Innings: A Baseball Companion
by Roger AngellCovers the 5 seasons of baseball, from 1977 to 1981, a time of immense popularity for baseball.
Light Thickens (Roderick Alleyn #32)
by Ngaio MarshThe perfect theater production, the perfect mood, but one night the claymore swings and the dummy's head is more than real... Luckily Detective Alleyn is in the audience.
Magician: Master (Riftwar Saga #2)
by Raymond E. FeistSequel to Magician: Apprentice, Pug is now a slave of the Tsurani but he learns to tame the unimagined powers that lay within him.