Martial arts stand as a testament to the rich cultural and historical mosaic of Asia, where these disciplines first sprouted and thrived for centuries. From the sharp precision of karate to the graceful fluidity of kung fu, martial arts weave together philosophy, rigorous physical conditioning, and spiritual growth. These time-honored practices, anchored in
Title: Patriot Author: Alexei Navalny (Author), Arch Tait (Translator), Stephen Dalziel (Translator) Pages: 496 Patriot is much more than just a memoir. It is a raw, deeply personal account of a man who defied an authoritarian regime with unshakeable courage, and paid the ultimate price for his convictions. In Patriot, Alexei Navalny, once
South Korea embodies an extraordinary confluence where millennia-old traditions coexist effortlessly with a pulsating modern pop culture. The country, rooted in deep historical legacies while commanding global attention through its thriving entertainment industry, offers an exceptional cultural spectrum that captivates tourists, historians, and pop culture devotees alike. The vibrant metropolis of Seoul stands
Title: The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea Author: Yukio Mishima Pages: 144 There are few novels that strike with the chilling precision and haunting beauty of Yukio Mishima’s The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea. First published in 1963, this novel remains an indelible work of Japanese literature,
The sonic landscape of Asian music is a sprawling tapestry, intricately woven with centuries of cultural, spiritual, and historical threads. Its evolution spans from the ancient, spiritually imbued sounds of China, Japan, and India to the meteoric rise of contemporary powerhouses like K-pop and J-pop. Despite this evolution, the soul of Asian music
Title: Midnight and Blue Author: Ian Rankin Pages: 352 Ian Rankin’s latest addition to the Rebus series, Midnight and Blue, is a masterclass in crime fiction, serving as both a nod to the classic detective thrillers and a bold new chapter in the life of one of Edinburgh’s most compelling anti-heroes, John Rebus.
Title: On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century Author: Tony Blair Pages: 368 In On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair offers a candid reflection on political leadership, distilling over a decade of experience at the helm of one of the world’s most prominent democracies. The book
Painting of an unknown 21-year-old man, widely supposed to be Christopher Marlowe (1585). Corpus Christi College Gabriel Egan, De Montfort University and Nathan Dooner, De Montfort University In Shakespeare’s time, about a quarter of all plays were collaboratively written by two or more dramatists. Christopher Marlowe’s classic work Doctor Faustus was first performed
Title: Kingmaker Author: Sir Graham Brady Pages: 320 In “Kingmaker: Secrets, Lies, and the Truth about Five Prime Ministers,” Sir Graham Brady lifts the veil on the inner workings of the Conservative Party’s leadership, offering a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the most turbulent period in modern British politics. From the coalition years to
With all the fanfare of the Eurovision Song Contest in May this year, it is possible that many missed another European song contest that was taking place at around the same time – the Polifonia Song Contest. Organised by Polifonia, an EU-funded research initiative aimed at protecting and promoting Europe’s musical heritage, the competition