Unwind is a 2007 dystopian novel by young adult author Neal Shusterman. It takes place in the United States in the near future. After the Second Civil War was fought over abortion, a compromise was reached allowing parents to sign…
Things Fall Apart is the first novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. It describes pre-colonial life in Igboland (present-day southeastern Nigeria) and the subsequent emergence of European missionaries and colonial forces in the late 19th century.…
Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It was written during World War II and published in 1945. It is about a group of farm animals who rebel against their farmer. They hope to create a place where…
Dungeons & Dragons Storm King’s Thunder is a fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the Savage Frontier region of Forgotten Realms. Four to six characters are required from levels 1–5 to level 10. Storm King’s Thunder Summary Storm…
The Catcher in the Rye is a story By J. D. Salinger, partially published in serial form in 1945–1946 and as a novel in 1951. It was originally intended for adults but is often read by adolescents for its themes…
Surah Al-Baqarah, alternatively transliterated Al-Baqarah (Arabic: البقرة, “The Cow”), is the second and longest chapter (surah) of the Quran. It consists of 286 verses (āyāt) which begin with the “mysterious letters” (“muqatta’at”) A.L.M. In recitation the names of the letters…
Surah Al-Fatiha, alternatively transliterated Al-Fātiḥa or Al-Fātiḥah (Arabic: الفاتحة, IPA: [ʔal faːtiħah]; lit. “The Opening” or “The Opener”) is the first surah (chapter) of the Quran. It consists of 7 āyāt (verses) which are a prayer for guidance and mercy.…
Surah Al-Mulk (Arabic: الملك, “Sovereignty, Kingdom”) is the 67th chapter (Surah) of the Quran, comprising 30 verses. The surah emphasizes that no individual can impose his will on another; he may only guide and set an example. Surah Al-Mulk Benefits…
Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on April 25, 1719. The first edition credited the protagonist of the play, Robinson Crusoe, as its author, which led many readers to believe that he was a real person…
Surah Al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, al-kahf; meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier “Meccan surah”, which means it…