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The Rumi Collection presents an essential anthology of the works of the thirteenth-century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalâluddin Rumi. Known for his deeply mystical and spiritual writings, Rumi’s words have been carefully selected and arranged by acclaimed Sufi teacher Kabir Helminski to offer a comprehensive introduction to the poet’s life and thought. With contributions from numerous leading translators—The Rumi Collection provides an indispensable resource for all to explore the richness of Islamic mysticism and Rumi’s monumental contribution to the language of spirituality.

Moving between glimpses of life in relative peacetime and absurdist poems about surviving in a barely liveable occupation, Forest of Noise invites a wide audience into an experience that defies the imagination — even as it is watched live. This is an extraordinary and arrestingly whimsical book, that brings us indelible art in a time of terrible suffering.

Considered by Rumi to be "the master" of Sufi mystic poetry, Attar is best known for this epic poem, a magnificent allegorical tale about the soul's search for meaning. He recounts the perilous journey of the world's birds to the faraway peaks of Mount Qaf in search of the mysterious Simorgh, their king. Attar's beguiling anecdotes and humor intermingle the sublime with the mundane, the spiritual with the worldly, while his poem models the soul's escape from the mind's rational embrace.

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems. Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite literature to a remarkably wide range of listeners, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi more popular than ever.

Almustafa has been exiled in the island city of Orphalese for twelve years when he sees his ship coming with the mist. Before he sets sail, the beloved prophet is asked by his followers to impart his truth. In these twenty-eight poetic essays, he offers profound inspiration on such matters of love and friendship, freedom and self-knowledge, joy and sorrow, pleasure, prayer, and death. In doing so, Almustafa offers a universal serenity. A Lebanese émigré to the United States, Gibran wrote The Prophet to transcend the barriers between East and West.

Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.

Historias que nos invitan a reflexionar y nos estimulan con ideas nuevas e inspiradoras. Despojados de las máscaras que ocultan nuestros sentimientos y emociones, nos enfrentamos por primera vez a las grandezas y miserias de nuestra alma. Surge entonces en cada uno de nosotros un loco dispuesto a experimentar la libertad de vivir sin pretextos ni ocultaciones, y, sobre todo, sin la necesidad de que nos comprendan, porque cuando nos comprenden, encasillan y esclavizan algo de nosotros.

Mind Platter is a compilation of reflections on life as seen through the eyes of an educator, student, and human who experienced her early days in silence. It is written in the words of a woman who came from Lebanon to Canada at the age of 16 and experienced what it was like to have fate push her to a place where she didn't belong. It is written in the voice of every person who has felt unheard, mistreated, misjudged, or unseen.

Hafiz's Little Book of Life is a lush collection of more than 250 selections from his lifework (his divan). Alongside a Quran, a copy of his divan can be found in average homes in Iran—where stars can be heard singing his poetry on the radio, and lines from his poems are quoted on the street. His poetry is sure to strike a chord in the hearts of readers everywhere. This vital collection of mystical poetry focuses on the issues we encounter in everyday life. Each brief poem may be savored as an oasis of clarity in the hurried literacy of our time, or the entire book enjoyed in one sitting.

In the heart of rural Afghanistan, where tradition holds tightly to silence and obedience, a young girl named Bahar dares to dream of something more. Run is a deeply moving and beautifully written novel that follows the journey of Bahar, a girl born into a society where women are expected to remain quiet, hidden, and unquestioning. Raised by her loving mother and wise grandmother, Bahar is surrounded by strength but also by the weight of a culture that limits her voice. As she grows, Bahar’s thirst for education, freedom, and self-worth deepens.

Gaza Writes Back: Short Stories from Young Writers in Gaza, Palestine, edited by Refaat Alareer, is a compelling collection of short stories from 15 young writers in Gaza, members of a generation that has suffered immensely under Israel's siege and blockade. Their experiences, especially during and following Israel's 2008-2009 offensive known as Operation Cast Lead, have fundamentally impacted their lives and their writing.

El profeta da a todos los hombres, de acuerdo con las leyes de Dios, impulsos para reflexionar y respuesta sobre los sucesos y anomalías que tienen lugar en este mundo. Además habla también sobre su tarea y así también sobre sí mismo.

זפיך צומחים מעור הלחי,/ משלש של סדין מנשם על עצם הלסת,/ ריסיך רועדים ברגע/ בו חודר האור את צמרת הארן,/ את האויר המר,/ את הזגוגית,/ את חלומותיו המסכסכים בשערי./ האור הכל יכול הסתולל בנשימותיך הכבדות./ ישנת כפי שרק אתה/ יכול: סופג את האור, מחליף את כל תאיך/ שקוע בבארות שכחה, מקפל וזוכר./ הדבר היפה בעולם הוא געגוע,/ קוי המתאר של שנתך.

Woven from threads of Aramaic, Spanish, Ancient Greek, Sumerian and Arabic, A Dress of Locusts is an unforgettable song cycle in which the living and dead sing back and forth to one another. Here, Safa Khatib journeys across the possibilities of language and self, asking us to dwell in the thresholds between the 'old' and the 'new'.

In The Nectar of Pain, Zebian sheds light on the feelings and experiences that emerge from a painful heartbreak. She writes that the process of cleansing oneself of that pain—day by day, hour by hour, and second by second—is the real work of healing. With uncommon warmth and wisdom, Zebian empowers all who have lost to let go of anger and transform their suffering into the softness, sweetness, and beauty of nectar. She holds her listeners by the hand as they heal.

Be prepared to be swept away by the captivating poetry in Kunal Roy’s stunning compilation, “Dancing with chaos, whispers of serenity.” This masterpiece expertly combines lyrical verses and musical masterpieces that harmonize in a symphony of emotion. As Roy deftly weaves stories of love and loss, joy and sorrow, hope and despair, the accompanying score will resonate within you, evoking a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless.

في هذه المسرحية تدور الأحداث داخل مؤسسة لرعاية المكفوفين، تعينهم على الحياة الطبيعية ليتجاوزوا محنة فقدان البصر. وهنا يطرح السؤال: هل كل كفيف عاجز عن النظر؟ وهل كل مبصر قادر على الرؤية؟ ثم ما الإبصار؟ وما الرؤية؟

Mullah Nasruddin (Nasreddin Hoca), the eight-centuries-old wise fool character originating from Turkey and the Levant, is the subject of thousands of funny, wise tales, jokes, and anecdotes told across the Middle and Far East and retold today worldwide. Carefully chosen from beloved authentic sources, these short stories and folk tales will bring readers a smile, nod, or chuckle of self-recognition.

لقد تركني الجميع... أفلتوا يدي، لا أتذكر مستثنى ليستثنى منهم..حتى الحبل الذي كنت أتعلق به في السماء أفلتُّه... سقطت في المقابر بين الموتى !! وحين عدت للحياة أصبحت ميتًا وسط الأحياء. زرت الحانات حتى أصبحت سكناي وكنت ألملم قطرات الخمر، كان صدى أصواتهم يلاحقني: عليك اللعنة يا زغفري... وكنت أقول لنفسي : مت أيها الفتى لعلك تحيا!! لكن ماذا أفعل بنفسي فنحن نستطيع أن نتجاوز الأشخاص ولكننا لا نستطيع أن نتجاوز المواقع التي خضنا بها معاركنا، نتعثر بالجروح التي أورثتناها الحروب والآلام لا تغادرنا مطلقا.

הם היו ארבעה שיצאו לג´ונגל הבוליביאני: קארל, עבריין אוסטרי שהתחזה לגיאולוג, מרקוס השוויצרי, קווין האמריקני ויוסי גינסברג, צעיר ישראלי מרמת גן, שיצא לטיול הגדול לדרום אמריקה. שנה קודם לכן הוא עבד באלסקה כדי לחסוך כסף למסע, עבד בעבודות מזדמנות בניו יורק, התגנב לאוניית שעשועים בפוארטו ריקו והגיע כנוסע סמוי לאיי הבתולה. את ונצואלה וקולומביה חצה בטרמפים ובג´ונגל של אקוודור התארח אצל שבט אינדיאנים. בפרו הוא פגש את מרקוס וביחד נסעו לבוליביה, שם נפגשו עם קווין ועם קארל. הימים שלאחר כניסתם לג´ונגל היו מסמרי שיער, וכשכ גבר הרעב נאלצו לאכול קופים. כעבור זמן מה התפרקה החבורה.