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This book, The Prince Vijaya Pala of Ceylon, traces the progress of the Portuguese in the Island of Ceylon. Written by P.E. Pieris, this book is a reprint of the 1927 edition.It deals exclusively with Prince Vijaya Pala, who often quarrelled with his brother, king Raja Sinha of Kandy, went over to the Portuguese and ended his days in exile. It consists of 24 documents that were exchanged between Prince Vijaya Pala, (the brother of Raja Sinha, King of Ceylon) and the Portuguese viceroy, Don Philipe Mascarenhas and the King of Portugal Dom Joao IV. These documents were written between 1634-1654.Of interest is the fact in Document 10, that Vijaya Pala wrote to his brother in Tamil. Tamil had been the court language of the kings of Kotte. And again, the appearance of the word 'Vedauntra' in Document 12 which means 'His Highness' or 'His Majesty.'

Kazan by James Oliver Curwood is an enthralling adventure novel that transports readers to the vast and unforgiving wilderness of the Canadian North. With its gripping narrative and captivating characters, this story immerses readers in a world of survival, loyalty, and the timeless bond between man and nature.At the heart of the tale is Kazan, a magnificent and fiercely independent wolf-dog. Kazan's journey intertwines with that of his human companion, Thorpe, a rugged and resourceful frontiersman. Together, they navigate the harsh landscapes, battling against the elements, treacherous foes, and their own inner demons.As the plot unfolds, Kazan's wild spirit and instinct for survival become a source of both danger and redemption. Through encounters with other animals, encounters with rival trappers, and the pursuit of a hidden treasure, Kazan and Thorpe must rely on their wits, strength, and the deep bond they share to overcome the perils that lie in their path.James Oliver Curwood's vivid descriptions and evocative prose transport readers to the untamed beauty of the Canadian wilderness. With its richly drawn characters, heart-pounding action, and themes of loyalty and survival, Kazan offers an unforgettable reading experience that captivates from the first page to the last.Prepare to be swept away by the raw power of nature, the unbreakable spirit of Kazan, and the indomitable human will in the face of adversity. Kazan is an exhilarating adventure that leaves readers yearning for more, reminding us of the untamed beauty and unforgiving challenges of the natural world.

Peter Pan is a simple and a magical story about a fairy boy who does not want to grow up.Written by JM Barrie in 1911, the title character is a tribute to Barrie's brother who died in childhood and is eternally young. Peter lives in Neverland, a magical island, with the fairies and the Lost Boys, his band of followers. The novel describes his adventures with the Darling family of England: Mr. and Mrs. Darling and their three children Wendy, John and Michael.Created by Scottish novelist and playwright, it is one of the most popular characters of the twentieth century. It made its first appearance on stage in 1904.Humorous, satiric and filled with suspenseful dramatic endings, Peter Pan works an indisputable magic on readers of all ages, making it a true classic of imaginative literature. Considered a masterpiece, it is arguably the greatest of all children's stories.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, actor and one of the greatest writers to ever use the English language. He was also the world's greatest playwright of all times, with his plays being translated in over 50 languages and performed across the globe for audiences of all ages. Known as ""The Bard"" or the ""Bard of Avon," Shakespeare created his own theatre on the River Thames in 1599 and named it the Globe Theatre, a historical theatre, that is visited by thousands of tourists every year.Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 -1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 37 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.And even after 400 long years, his plays are still read, loved and relevant in today's society. Shakespeare wrote about timeless themes such as life and death, youth and old age, love and hate, fate and freedom, to name but a few. Shakespeare's plays are studied in academia all across the world, the most famous are: Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Caesar and Macbeth. Apart from the rich language, these plays contain a great deal of valuable advice.

"Personal Record" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of essays and memoirs that offer a glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of autobiographical essays that cover Conrad's childhood, his experiences as a sailor, and his early struggles as a writer. The second part of the book contains critical essays on various topics such as literature, politics, and society. Throughout the book, Conrad's writing is characterised by his keen observations and his ability to convey complex ideas in simple yet powerful language. His reflections on life, love, and death are particularly poignant, revealing a deep understanding of human nature that transcends time and place.

"Character is not cut in marble - it is not something solid and unalterable. It is something living and changing, and may become diseased as our bodies do."¿ George Eliot, MiddlemarchMiddlemarch (1871-1872) by George Eliot tells the story of an ardent and bright woman, Dorothea Brooke. After moving to the town of Middlemarch, she marries a middle-aged clergyman, Edward Casaubon, thinking that he will help her grow spiritually and intellectually. To her disappointment, Casaubon's ideas turn out to be outdated and do her no good. Meanwhile, she befriends his young cousin, Will Ladislaw. Ladislaw falls in love with Dorothea but tries to remain distant from her. Nonetheless, Casaubon becomes extremely jealous and insecure. Not long after, Casaubon dies, leaving behind a will. According to the will, if Dorothea ever marries Ladislaw, she will lose Casaubon's wealth and estate. Despite the threat of losing everything, Dorothea and Ladislaw cannot help but love each other and eventually marry each other.

"He had not breathed a word of love, or dropped one hint of tenderness or affection, and yet I had been supremely happy. To be near him, to hear him talk as he did talk, and to feel that he thought me worthy to be so spoken to - capable of understanding and duly appreciating such discourse - was enough."¿ Anne Brontë, Agnes GreyAgnes Grey (1847) by Anne Brontë recounts the story of a kindhearted and determined girl Agnes Grey, born to a clergyman Mr. Grey. Mr. Grey loses his fortune when the man, whom he sends to invest his money, dies at sea. As a result, Agnes decides to become a governess to help the monetary condition of the family. Unhappy with troublesome employers and children who are unmanageable, Agnes meets Mr. Weston, whose appearance plants a romantic seed in her life only to make her life better.

In the autobiographical sketches painted in this book by Rabindranatha Tagore, a great thinker and poet from India, gives us windows into his childhood, his youth, and his blossoming as a writer and as a lyricist. He stresses that this is not an autobiography, but more like a palimpsest of memories: glimmers and shadows that illustrate his artistic development, not a strict record of his life.Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali short-story writer, poet, musician, composer, playwright, essayist and painter from India who was instrumental in transforming Indian art, especially Bengali literature and music, by introducing contextual modernism and new verses and prose. Both his prose and poetry were on varied topics and were considered to be magical and spiritual as visible in some of his noted works such as Gitanjali, Gora and Ghare-Baire. Referred to as the 'Bard of Bengal', his compositions were chosen as national anthems by India and Bangladesh while the Sri Lankan national anthem was inspired by his work. He became the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

"If you have time you can obtain money- usually. But... you cannot buy yourself a minute more time than I have."You have to live on twenty-four hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your immortal soul. This timeless classic is one of the first self-help books ever written and was a best-seller in both England and America. It remains as useful today as when it was written, and offers fresh and practical advice on how to make the most of the daily miracle of life.Time, not money, is what matters.The core idea is that, as individuals, we focus on budgeting money, but not time, although the latter is more precious. Manage your time and achieve your best self.

Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Tolstoy is considered one of the giants of Russian literature; his works include the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina and novellas such as Hadji Murad and The Death of Ivan Ilyich. He also wrote more than 600 stories. His fiction consistently attempts to convey realistically the Russian society in which he lived.This collection contains some of his most renowned and loved stories that will enable you to ponder over all aspects of life.

"All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall."¿ Alexandre Dumas, The Three MusketeersThe Three Musketeers (1844) by Alexander Dumas is a historical and adventure French novel that recounts the ventures of an impetuous young man named d'Artagnan, who leaves home to travel to Paris, yearning to join the Musketeers of the Guard. But unsuccessful at joining the elite corps immediately, d'Artagnan is soon befriended by the three most formidable musketeers of the age - Athos, Porthos and Aramis- and gets tangled in matters of the state.""

"Big Brother is Watching You.""Orthodoxy means not thinking--not needing to think. Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.""If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face-forever."¿ George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-FourNineteen Eighty-Four: A Novel (1949), a dystopian novel by George Orwell, is a brilliant work of fiction exposing totalitarianism. The protagonist, Winston Smith, is a minor party functionary living in London which is shattered by a nuclear war right after World War II. Working as a rewriter of history in the Ministry of Truth, his work is to rewrite history by bringing it in line with current political thinking. However, Winston's longing for truth and decency directs him to secretly rebel against the government. He embarks on a prohibited affair with Julia, a woman with the same mindset, and they rent a room in a region populated by proletariats. Winston and Julia, however, are unknowingly being watched closely by "Big Brother".

In the world of high-stakes finance and dangerous secrets, one man is about to take a gamble that will change his life forever...Meet John Merrick, a talented young stockbroker with a hunger for success. When a mysterious opportunity arises, offering him a chance to make his mark in the cutthroat world of Wall Street, he can't resist. Little does he know that this decision will plunge him into a web of intrigue, betrayal, and life-threatening danger.As John navigates the complex world of finance, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game where the stakes are higher than he could have ever imagined. With his reputation and livelihood on the line, he must rely on his wit, instincts, and a little bit of luck to stay one step ahead of his adversaries.But when love unexpectedly enters the equation, John's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Caught between loyalty and desire, he must make choices that could cost him everything he holds dear.Half A Chance is a gripping financial thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Frederic Stewart Isham weaves a tale of suspense, romance, and the price one man is willing to pay for success. With its intricate plot twists and complex characters, this novel explores the relentless pursuit of power and the delicate balance between ambition and morality.Prepare to be captivated by this thrilling ride through the high-stakes world of finance, where fortunes are made and lost, and where the difference between success and ruin may all come down to just half a chance.

Sir William Henry Sleeman (1788-1856) was a British soldier and administrator in India. While serving as Resident at the court of the King of Oude in Lucknow, he toured around the realm and collected information for the Governor-General about the proposed annexation of the kingdom by the East India Company. His letters and diaries suggest that he collected evidence for and against annexation. Sleeman described the kingdom of Oude as suffering from maladministration, anarchy, and lawlessness but highlighted that unlawful annexation would usher resentment and rebellion. Volume I exhibits Sleeman's account of his journey and a selection of private correspondence and Volume II discusses the social and economic condition of the kingdom.

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, a thriller and an adventure, is a fascinating read set in the times of impending World War I. Adventurer Richard Hannay, just returned from South Africa, is utterly bored with London-life until he is approached by a mysterious American, who warns him of an assassination plot that could completely disrupt the delicate political balance of Europe. Initially skeptical, Hannay nonetheless hides the man in his home. But the plot takes an interesting twist, as one day, Hannay returns home to find the man murdered. An apparent suspect, Hannay flees to his native place in Scotland, pursued by both the police and a cunning and ruthless enemy. His life and the security of Britan are under jeopardy, and everything rests on the answer to a baffling mystery: what are the 'thirty-nine steps?'

"First published in 1943, The Little Prince was written by French writer, poet and aviator, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It is a classic fable about a stranded pilot's encounter with a young prince who travels the universe in search of knowledge. After crash-landing in the middle of the Sahara Desert, an unnamed pilot is surprised to come across a young, healthy-looking boy. He is surprised to learn that the boy is a prince of a small planet, and after leaving his planet he travels the galaxy meeting people on other planets. The prince relates tale after tale to the pilot on themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. In the end, the boy returns to his planet leaving his new friend with heartfelt memories of how children seethe world. This fable has been translated into hundreds of languages and has sold about 200 million copies making it one of the best-selling books in publishing history."

Amada, an ordinary 12-year-old boy sets on an unknown adventure in a forgotten world. The thrilling experiences of Amada take you to the Great Hole In The Wall and into the Griffin Valley where he makes many friends and enemies. An action-packed coming of age tale of this wonderful boy will keep you on your toes.

This thrilling story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz after she and her pet dog To to are swept away along with their home in Kansas by a cyclone. Their home floats for hours before it finally lands on the ground killing a wicked witch. Dorothy finds herself in new surroundings and is welcomed by the local inhabitants, the Munchkins, who tell her she is in Oz, which is surrounded by a great dessert. Dorothy tries to get back to her place and then begins her journey to escape Oz. The great Wizard of Oz is the only one who can help her get back, but he will not do it until Dorothy kills the Wicked Witch of the West. On her journey, she is joined by many unusual friends.

On the Origin of Species (or, more completely, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life), published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin that is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. The book presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. Darwin included evidence that he had collected on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation.

Sherlock Holmes, the best-known fictional detective of all times, is known for his wit, his mastery over reasoning, scientific knowledge, and mostly for his unparalleled skills at solving crimes. A resident of 221B Baker Street, London, Holmes is undoubtedly an extraordinary man with exceptional talents. With his friend and confidant, Dr. Watson, Sherlock takes on many adventures, where he manifests his artful way of deduction. Many of these adventures are written from the perspective of Dr. Watson. Holmes' clients come from different strata of Victorian society, from the most powerful monarchs and governments to wealthy aristocrats and industrialists to impoverished moneylenders and governesses.It's been more than a century since Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print and captivated readers. Arthur Conan Doyle's methodical sleuth has been stirring imaginations ever since - even now, the Holmes canon continues to grow as more books, television series, cartoons, and films continue to appear.

An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad is a novel that tells the story of Willems, a Dutch trader who is banished from his trading post in the East Indies for his unethical behaviour. Willems finds himself on a remote island, where he meets Aissa, a beautiful native woman who becomes his lover. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of Lingard, another trader who has a history with Aissa's tribe. As Willems becomes more entangled in Lingard's schemes, he realises that he may never be able to escape his past and the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of colonialism, betrayal, and redemption as Willems struggles to find his place in a world that has rejected him.

"There is no such thing as moral phenomena, but only a moral interpretation of phenomena"¿ Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and EvilBeyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (1886) by the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is a remarkable work which offers a treatise on ""Perspective of life"". ""Perspective of life"", according to Nietzche, is ""beyond good and evil"", refuting the existence of a universal morality for all human beings. This works discusses and exposes the deficiencies of so-called ""philosophers"" and identifies the qualities of the ""new philosophers"" which are imagination, self-assertion, danger, originality, and the ""creation of values"". It also contests some of the key presuppositions of the old philosophic tradition like ""self-consciousness"", ""knowledge"", ""truth"", and ""free will". The book interestingly offers the ""will to power"" as an explanation of all behavior.

Overworked, mistreated animals on a farm revolt and take control over it. They set out to create an ideal space brimming with the ideas of progress, justice, and equality only to result in an equally problematic environment. This makes the backdrop of one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, this book chronicles the evolution from revolution against tyranny to totalitarianism just as terrible. An allegory on the Soviet regime, Animal Farm was banned in the Eastern bloc and is one of the great political works of the 20th Century.

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova (modern-day Hron) and the second book was written at Carnuntum.

Escaping to America is the story of two people, one from Poland and one from Czechoslovakia, who lived through the Second World War and suffered its aftermath. They were terrorized by the Nazis and then by the Russians. They were evicted from their homes, given three hours to pack what they could carry and leave. Their homes and belongings were confiscated. Family members died along the journey. They were loaded into cattle cars and shipped to the West, landing in Austria and Germany. They watched as their Jewish friends disappeared, assuming that they were being deported and never realizing what was really happening to them until it was all over. They worked hard, clung to their Christian faith, and focused on getting to America, because Germany had been destroyed and wasn't their home anyway. Their story of achieving the American Dream is a true story, and all the characters in this story are real, the only names that were changed were of those who made their journey more difficult.

Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations fighting in the Spanish Civil War for the POUM militia of the Republican army.Published in 1938 (about a year before the war ended) with little commercial success, it gained more attention in the 1950s following the success of Orwell's better-known works Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).Covering the period between December 1936 and June 1937, Orwell recounts Catalonia's revolutionary fervor during his training in Barcelona, his boredom on the front lines in Aragon, his involvement in the interfactional May Days conflict back in Barcelona on leave, his getting shot in the throat back on the front lines, and his escape to France after the POUM was declared an illegal organization.The war was one of the defining events of his political outlook and a significant part of what led him to write in 1946, ""Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism, as I understand it.""

Keep the Aspidistra Flying is a compassionate satire on the 1930's society. Written by George Orwell, the book was first published in 1936 when the western world was still reeling from the devastation of the Great Depression and the Second World War was looming on the horizon.Gordon Comstock is the main character in the novel, and his main goal is to defy the main things that society is doing - glorifying money and status. Trying to keep himself hidden from this selfish world, several bad things subsequently happen to him, leading to the major conflicts of the story. The book is yet another of Orwell's great takes on literature and the world.Enlivened with vivid autobiographical detail, the novel explores materialism, respectability and the class system - themes which remain relevant even today. Through the character of Gordon Comstock, Orwell reveals his own disaffection with the society he once himself renounced.

Dead Souls (Russian: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿, Mjórtvyje dúshi) is a novel by Nikolai Gogol, first published in 1842, and widely regarded as an exemplar of 19th-century Russian literature. The novel chronicles the travels and adventures of Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov (Russian: ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿) and the people whom he encounters. These people typify the Russian middle-class of the time. Gogol himself saw his work as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book characterised it as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-sentence (like Sterne's Sentimental Journey), it is regarded by some as complete in the extant form.

During the summer of 1839, Queen Victoria heard of a soon-to-be-published novel, which was going to expose a gruesome aspect of her Indian dominions. Intrigued, she summoned Richard Bentley and demanded to see page proofs. Duly delivered to the Queen were the first chapters of a compelling account of ritual murder committed by a thrilling, dark-eyed strangler named Ameer Ali, a character said-to-be based on a real criminal called Feringhea. Later that year, Confessions of a Thug, became the first best-selling Anglo-Indian novel. Interestingly, this work of literature is a part of history as it established the word ""thug"" in the English language.Confessions of a Thug (1839) is a remarkable novel that recounts the life of a thug named Ameer Ali. In the pour of a confession to a white 'sahib', the imprisoned Ameer Ali narrates his life as a devoted follower of Thuggee, a practice of murder and robbery performed in the name of a religious cult.This novel offers a strikingly vivid and thrilling experience written in a simple, straight forward English, which any reader of modern imaginative literature will have absolutely no trouble reading.

This book took a clear picture of analysing the similarities between spiritual life and military life, and even to a point of comparing military positions with different spiritual positions we find in the church today. This book specialises in the topic of spiritual warzone which exists in the spiritual realm.The mission is to give the readers a clear understanding on how the enemy (who is called the devil) is trying to control the world by using weapons that distract, destroy and confuse people living in earth. We have the ability to defeat his weapons with The Lord by our side. God is real and powerful, He created the heaven and the earth; therefore He is the head of all principality and power.