Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves--and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and destroyed them.Now, Penguin brings you[...]

Two authorities on the life of Jesus draw on biblical accounts and historical scholarship to provide a day-by-day account of the events of the Passion and of Christ's final week in Jerusalem, from His triumphant entry into the city to His crucifixion, death, and beyond. Reprint.[...]

Cicero (106-43BC) was the most brilliant orator in Classical history. Even one of the men who authorized his assassination, the Emperor Octavian, admitted to his grandson that Cicero was: 'an eloquent man, my boy, eloquent and a lover of his country'. This new selection of speeches illustrates Cicer[...]

"Rogers made history." --"Sports Illustrated"
Robbie Rogers knows better than most that keeping secrets can crush you. But for much of his life Robbie lived in paralyzing fear that sharing his big secret would cost him the love of his family and his career as a professional soccer player. So he[...]

In 1978, Greil Marcus asked twenty writers on rock-including Dave Marsh, Lester Bangs, Nick Tosches, Ellen Willis, and Robert Christgau-a question: What one rock-and-roll album would you take to a desert island? The resulting essays were collected in Stranded, twenty passionate declarations to such [...]

"Listening to Van Morrison" represents Greil Marcus' quest to trace Morrison's particular genius through seminal moments in his long career, beginning in 1965, breaking open in 1968 with the incomparable "Astral Weeks", and continuing in full force to this day. This is a portrait of a perplexing, my[...]

Even as a young man Benjamin possessed astonishing intellectual range and depth. His topics here include poetry and fiction, drama, philosophy, history, religion, love, violence, morality, mythology, painting, and much more. He is as compelling and insightful when musing on riddles or children's boo[...]

In letters to his dear friend Atticus, Cicero reveals himself as to no other of his correspondents except, perhaps, his brother. These letters, in this four-volume series, also provide a vivid picture of a momentous period in Roman history--years marked by the rise of Julius Caesar and the downfall [...]

Now available in Spanish, this glittering board book is an ideal Christmas gift for the entire family to share. Follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of the forest to the stable where the Holy Child lies. Full color.[...]

Journey into the exciting world of tarot with this comprehensive 78-day course. Uniquely presented in a card-a-day format, this workbook provides a solid foundation in tarot - and offers new ways to enrich your life using the wisdom of the cards. Well-known tarot readers and instructors Marcus Katz [...]

Combining never-before-seen material, an exploration of A. E. Waite and Pamela Colman Smith's personal lives, and practical guidance to interpreting the cards, this ground-breaking book introduces you to a new understanding of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot presents th[...]