At the start of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, sex, suffering, and the nature of advice itself. These profound and lyrical letters have since become hugely influential for writers and artists of all kinds. This book also contains the Letter from a Young Worker,…

A modernist work of profound wisdom that continues to enthrall readers with its subtle blend of Eastern mysticism and Western culture, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf is revised by Walter Sorell from the original translation by Basil Creighton. At first sight, Harry Haller seems a respectable, educated man. In reality, he is the Steppenwolf: wild, strange,…

An authoritative new translation of Plato’s foundationalwork of Western philosophy The Republicis Plato’s masterwork. It was written 2,400 years agoand remains one of the most widely read books in the world, famous for both therichness of its ideas and the virtuosity of its writing. Presented as adialogue between Plato’s teacher Socrates and various interlocutors, it is anexhortation to study philosophy,…

Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and…

Be the boss people want to work for.Being a manager is no easy task. You must set and meet team goals that match business objectives while also ensuring growth and development opportunities for your people. You have to be the voice of authority and a key decision-maker while simultaneously giving your employees autonomy and flexibility. How do you navigate these…

In this brand new story, Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time! Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can’t do, and finds out what it means to be a big sister. This heartwarming story will be loved by all fans of Peppa Pig, especially those who are getting ready to welcome a new sibling.