Alexander The Great – Robin Lane Fox

Some photos of the listed book: Tough, resolute, fearless. Alexander was a born warrior and a ruler of passionate ambition who understood the intense adventure of conquest and of the unknown. When he died in 323 B.C.E. at age thirty-two, his vast empire comprised more than two million square miles, spanning from Greece to India. … Continue reading Alexander The Great – Robin Lane Fox

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running – Haruki Murakami

Some photos of the item: In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and … Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running – Haruki Murakami

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running – Haruki Murakami

Some photos of the item: In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and … Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running – Haruki Murakami

What The Chinese Don’t Eat – Xinran

Some photos of the item: This book is filled with powerful short essays about Chinese culture, written for Chinese people and previously published in Chinese newspaper. The author does not pretend to be an expert, but discovers, as the reader does, what it means to be Chinese in a changing world. Also it explains some … Continue reading What The Chinese Don’t Eat – Xinran