The Little Prince is an honest and beautiful story about loneliness, friendship, sadness, and love. The prince is a small boy from a tiny planet (an asteroid to be precise), who travels the universe, planet-to-planet, seeking wisdom. On his journey, he discovers the unpredictable nature of adults.

The Little Prince

The book was published in serial installments from 1879 to 1886 in Russian periodicals, and it offers a vivid account of Blavatsky's travels and experiences in India. It's a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel narratives and the cultural exploration of India during that period

The Caves and Jungles of Hindostan

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The Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, that was first published in 1866. A first person narrative, told from the point of view of Alexei Ivanovich. Alexei is a tutor who works for a Russian family who reside in a German hotel. The patriarch of the family, known as the General, is a gambler who, heavy in debt, awaits news of the death of a wealthy aunt so he can use his inheritance to pay off some of his debts. Alexei meanwhile is in love with the General's niece, Polina. The story revolves around the addiction of gambling, in particular the roulette table, and how it overtakes people lives to damaging effect. The book also reflects Dostoevsky's own addiction to roulette, and indeed, he wrote The Gambler under a strict deadline in order to pay off some gambling debts of his own.
This book has 60,981 words, and was originally published in 1866. This translation by C. J. Hogarth was published in 1867.
Production notes: This ebook of The Gambler was published by Global Grey on the 24th November 2021, and updated on the 14th April 2022. The artwork used for the cover was adapted from 'Cockfighting in Flanders' by Rémy Cogghe.

"The Gambler" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a compelling exploration of obsession and the human psyche. It follows Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor, as he becomes entangled in the world of gambling, reflecting Dostoevsky's own experiences with addiction and the consequences of unchecked desires.

The Gambler

On a bet, an eccentric Victorian gentleman races to circumnavigate the globe.

Around the World in Eighty Days

Being one of James Allen's earliest works, this book leads you on the essential road to financial wealth. This is the extended annotated edition including a rare essay about James Allen, a Prophet of Meditation.

The Path To Prosperity 

In this timeless classic by Charlotte Brontë, a young and fiercely independent governess, Jane Eyre, navigates the complexities of love, morality, and social class in 19th-century England. When Jane is hired by the enigmatic Mr. Rochester to care for his ward at Thornfield Hall, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and forbidden passion. As she uncovers the dark truths about her employer and the mysterious happenings at the hall, Jane must confront her own desires and the harsh realities of her world. Will she find true love and happiness, or will the secrets of Thornfield Hall tear them apart?

A young governess uncovers dark secrets and forbidden love at Thornfield Hall.

Jane Eyre

First published in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is one of the most influential self-help books of all time. It provides readers with fundamental principles for improving interpersonal relationships, becoming more persuasive, and achieving personal and professional success.

The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on essential skills such as making people like you, winning others to your way of thinking, and handling conflicts gracefully. Carnegie emphasizes the power of genuine appreciation, active listening, and understanding others' perspectives to create meaningful connections. His advice is illustrated with real-life examples, showing how small changes in behavior can lead to significant improvements in relationships and influence.

Whether you're looking to enhance your social interactions, business communication, or leadership skills, this book offers timeless strategies that remain relevant in today's world.

Is a classic self-help book that teaches practical techniques for improving social skills, building relationships, and persuading others. It offers timeless advice on communication, leadership, and personal influence.

How To Win Friends and Influence People

On a rowboat excursion with his brother, Thoreau lets his thoughts meander with the river.

The book is a meditative journey through nature, interwoven with philosophical musings, historical reflections, and observations on the human condition.

A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

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Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic, Crime And Punishment, tells the story of Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, who wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a suspicious police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck. Only Sonya, a downtrodden prostitute, can offer the chance of redemption.
No. 11 in 20 Classic Books You Must Read Before You Die.
Part of the Harvard Classics set.
This book has 204,129 words, and was originally published in 1866. This translation by Constance Garnett was first published in 1914.
Production notes: This ebook of Crime and Punishment was published by Global Grey on the 12th February 2018, and updated on the 14th June 2022. The artwork used for the cover is 'Portrait of the writer A. N. Strugovshchikov' by Karl Bryullov.

Crime and Punishment

A young woman meets again with a lover whose marriage proposal she had been persuaded to reject several years ago.

Persuasion

 Is a collection of thought-provoking pieces that reflect on various aspects of life, nature, and society. Thoreau, known for his transcendentalist views, delves into topics like individualism, civil disobedience, and the beauty of the natural world. Through his essays, he encourages readers to live authentically and with purpose. 

A collection of Henry David Thoreau’s essays.

Essays

A Russian landlord makes reparations to the woman he wronged in his youth.

 It's a powerful exploration of guilt, redemption, and the search for meaning

Resurrection

Henry David Thoreau is a transcendentalist work that explores simple living in natural surroundings. Published in 1854, the book is a reflection on Thoreau's two-year experiment of living in a cabin near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Through his observations and musings, he delves into themes of self-sufficiency, nature, and the essence of life. A timeless classic that encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.

Thoreau’s report on his social experiment of solitude, simplicity, and self-reliance.

Walden

The Call of the Wild is a vibrant story of Buck, a big and kindhearted dog, a crossbreed between a St. Bernard and a Scotch shepherd whose carefree life of leisure was suddenly upset when he was stolen from his home in Santa Clara County, California and deported up north, to be sold in Skagway, Alaska, and taken further north, to Dawson City, Yukon, during the late 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. As a newcomer to the dog team delivery service - and not before long their front-runner - Buck, a dog like no other, who had been spoiled, and who had suffered, but he could not be broken, is having the time of his life. Forced to fight to survive, eventually taken by his last owner, John Thornton, to proximity of the Arctic Circle, somewhere between Yukon and Alaska, he progressively depends on his primal instincts, sheds the comforts of civilization and responds to "the call of the wild", as master of his own.

In the silence between sled bells and wolf howls, a dog discovers the anthem of his untamed lineage.

The Call of the Wild

In a dystopian future where the government exercises total control, the city of London is a mere shadow of its former self. The omnipresent Big Brother watches over its citizens, and the Thought Police patrol the streets, ever vigilant for any sign of dissent. Against this backdrop of oppression, Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the ruling Party, dares to defy the system. His rebellion begins with a forbidden love affair with Julia, a fellow worker, and soon escalates into a perilous quest for truth and freedom. As Winston and Julia join the secretive Brotherhood, they embark on a treacherous journey that threatens to upend their lives and the very fabric of their society. George Orwell's timeless classic, "1984," is a thought-provoking exploration of the dangers of totalitarianism, the erosion of individuality, and the power of resistance. This gripping narrative is a warning, a prophecy, and a testament to the enduring human spirit.

In a world where freedom is a distant memory, one man's rebellion ignites a desperate fight for truth.

1984

Imagine a life that defies the conventions of time, where the best years are yet to come, but they're slipping away in reverse. Meet Benjamin Button, a man who is born with the physical appearance of an elderly man, but with the mind of a newborn. As he navigates the complexities of life in reverse, Benjamin experiences the world in a unique and fascinating way.
Written by the renowned author F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a thought-provoking and captivating tale that explores themes of identity, love, and the human condition. This classic short story has been adapted into numerous films and continues to inspire readers with its poignant and haunting beauty.
Join Benjamin on his extraordinary journey as he grapples with the challenges of aging in reverse, and discover the profound insights he gains along the way. With its richly detailed prose and philosophical undertones, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a must-read for fans of fiction, classic literature, and adventure.

Born old, living in reverse: a man's extraordinary journey through life, love, and time.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

"The Double" is a fascinating novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It tells the story of a government clerk, Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, who encounters his doppelgänger—an exact replica of himself but with a completely opposite personality. As the doppelgänger gradually takes over his life, Golyadkin spirals into madness, exploring themes of identity, reality, and the fragility of the human psyche. Intriguing and unnerving in equal measure!

 Is about a government clerk named Golyadkin who meets his exact double, leading him to question his own identity and sanity

The Double

In the trenches of World War I, a young German soldier named Paul Bäumer grapples with the harsh realities of war. With unflinching honesty, the novel exposes the brutal transformation of patriotic fervor into profound disillusionment. As Paul navigates the loss of innocence in the trenches of war, camaraderie, and the psychological toll of conflict, the reader is immersed in a vivid narrative that lays bare the senseless destruction and human cost of war.

A young soldier's journey from patriotic fervor to disillusionment in the brutal trenches of World War I.

All Quiet on the Western Front

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A collection of articles from Lucifer, H. P. Blavatsky's magazine, published between 1887-1891. Chapters include: Practical Occultism; Occultism versus the Occult Arts; The Blessings of Publicity; Hypnotism; Black Magic in Science; The Signs of the Times; Psychic and Noetic Action; Kosmic Mind; The Dual Aspect of Wisdom; The Esoteric Character of the Gospels; Astral Bodies, or Doppelgangers; and, Constitution of the Inner Man.
This book has 65,947 words, and was originally published 1887-1891.
Production notes: This ebook of Studies in Occultism was published by Global Grey in 2018, and updated on the 24th May 2024. The artwork used for the cover is 'Sappho' by Antonio Muñoz Degrain.

Studies in Occultism

Review"Fictional trips to the underground are a feature of all mythologies, but the best of the nineteenth-century tales is that of Verne." --Isaac Asimov - 1966 AD When an eccentric professor acquires an ancient book, a riddle on a spare piece of parchment tucked neatly within its pages leads him and his nephew on an unparalleled adventure. The unlocked riddle brings them to a remote mountain on Iceland, where they enter an extinct volcano on a daring quest to reach the center of the earth. They soon find themselves at a giant underground ocean where the laws of science are constantly redefined and prehistoric creatures are in abundance. But in the bowels of the earth, a shocking discovery pits the travellers face to face with their own terrifying past. Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth has been read by millions of inquisitive minds and has influenced some of the worlds most famous explorers such as Admiral Byrd, who announced on his 1926 expedition to the North Pole that "it is Jules Verne who is bringing me." And renowned cave explorer Norbert Casteret said in 1938 that A Journey to the Center of the Earth was a "marvelous book which impressed and fascinated me more than any other. I have re-read it many times, and I confess I sometimes re-read it still, each time finding anew the joys and enthusiasm of my childhood." --Engage Books, 2008 Review"In 1864 Jules Verne published 'Journey to the Center of the Earth,' the charming narrative of the adventures of a party of three, led by a German professor of mineralogy - the irascible mad-scientist type - who have lowered themselves into an extinct volcanic crater."

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