89 Words followed by Prague, A Disappearing PoemTwo newly translated works from one of the greatest literary writers and thinkers of the modern age, available together in English for the first time. Translating a work from its original language can be complicated; its a complex art that can easily mar and twist the intent and meaning of a writers words. Precise translations were of particular importance to Milan Kundera, who did not live to see all his books published in his native Czech language.

Louise Erdrich reminds us of the deep spirituality and the ordinary humanity of this world

The Lying Game: Separated at birth

career and work of one of the world's most collectable illustrators

and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities

portable and so cheap that anyone can have a feast – anywhere

What inspired these women

five-story skull that appears on the edge of town

written and performed by Nikki Giovanni

routine and dramatic

social media has been explained in a way that makes for an interesting read not only for students and experts of mass media

It serves as a guide to the future through the lessons of the past

and psychological insights—from the origins of the self-help genre to Bear Bryant’s “hell camp” to the Finnish concept of sisu