Nelson Mandela

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a powerful and intimate portrayal of the Great Depression era, following one Oklahoma family's journey west in search of a better life. The struggles of the Joads are a raw and emotional portrayal of the division between the haves and have-nots in America, and the fight for equality and justice. An American classic that captures the human dignity and stoical strength of one woman, and the fierce reaction of one man to injustice. This edition includes an introduction and notes by a Steinbeck scholar.

This epic historical novel, set in 19th-century Russia, follows the lives of three young people - Pierre, Andrey, and Natasha - as they navigate love and loss against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion. From aristocrats to peasants, soldiers to Napoleon himself, War and Peace weaves together a vivid tapestry of human life. Tolstoy expertly tackles themes of conflict, free will, and faith, crafting a magnificent tale of imperfection and grandeur. This beautiful, clothbound Penguin Classics edition features a superb translation by Anthony Briggs and an afterword by Orlando Figes, providing readers with a truly unforgettable reading experience.

Discover the birth of the Communist movement in China through the eyes of the first Westerner to meet Mao Tse-tung and the Chinese Communist leaders in 1936. In Red Star Over China, Edgar Snow gives us the first authorized account of Mao's life and a history of the famous Long March. This classic work includes extensive notes on military and political developments in China, further interviews with Mao Tse-tung, and a chronology covering 125 years of Chinese revolution. Learn about the men and women who were instrumental in making China what it is today in nearly a hundred detailed biographies.

Discover the "only truly great book on war" that provides an all-embracing theory on warfare. Carl von Clausewitz's On War delivers sharp observations, biting irony, and memorable phrases such as, "War is a continuation of politics by other means." Written by a Prussian army veteran inspired by his fateful experience in the 1806 Battle of Jena-Auerstedt, this book is unmatched by any other on military literature.

This book delves into the life of a wealthy man in South Africa whose possessions refuse to remain mere objects. His life takes an unexpected turn when his wife, son, and mistress decide to leave him. His foreman and workers become indifferent to him, and his farm suffers from droughts and floods. Explore the themes of loss, privilege, stewardship, and the impact of one's actions on the land.

Follow one family's journey as they are forced to leave the safety of their liberal white lifestyle and seek refuge in their servant's African village. In the midst of the deteriorating situation that has devastated South Africa, the Smaleses must navigate the complexities of the cultural divide between themselves and their rescuer, July. Nadine Gordimer's Nobel Prize-winning novel explores the terrifying misunderstandings and unspoken tensions that exist between black and white communities in this unforgettable read.

A powerful novel set in South Africa that follows the story of a young woman attempting to uphold her revolutionary heritage while discovering her own identity. The book provides a revealing portrayal of the country and its history.