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Idries Shah

    June 16, 1924 – November 23, 1996

    Idries Shah was an author and teacher within the Sufi tradition who sought to present Sufism as a universal form of wisdom. His extensive body of work, spanning over three dozen books, explores themes of psychology, spirituality, and cultural studies. Shah employed traditional teaching stories and parables, texts designed with multiple layers of meaning to provoke insight and self-reflection in the reader. By framing Sufism in terms of Western psychology and adapting it to contemporary contexts, he significantly shaped its perception in the West.

    Idries Shah
    Reflections
    Destination Mecca
    The Book of the Book
    The Commanding Self
    Sufi Thought and Action
    The Sufis
    • 2024

      Oinkink / Quáqui

      Bilingual English-Portuguese Edition / edição bilíngue em inglês-português

      The story follows a man's comical journey as he seeks to gain the skills and senses of an animal, driven by greed and impatience. Instead of enhancing his abilities, his quest leads to unexpected limitations, highlighting the folly of his desires. Through humor, the narrative explores themes of ambition and the consequences of wanting more than one is meant to have.

      Oinkink / Quáqui
    • 2024

      The Spoiled Boy with the Terribly Dry Throat / O Menino Malcriado com a Garganta Terrivelmente Seca

      Bilingual English-Portuguese Edition / edição bilíngue em inglês-português

      The story follows a little boy suffering from a dry throat as the adults around him attempt various remedies that only exacerbate his discomfort. Young readers will quickly recognize the simple and effective solution that the adults overlook, highlighting the theme of miscommunication between generations and the importance of listening to children's perspectives. This engaging narrative invites readers to think critically about problem-solving and the wisdom often found in simplicity.

      The Spoiled Boy with the Terribly Dry Throat / O Menino Malcriado com a Garganta Terrivelmente Seca
    • 2023

      The Spoiled Boy with the Terribly Dry Throat

      Bilingual English-Urdu Edition

      • 42 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The story centers on a little boy suffering from a dry throat, as adults attempt various remedies that only exacerbate his discomfort. Young readers will recognize the simple and effective solution that the adults overlook, highlighting the theme of misunderstanding between children and adults. This engaging narrative encourages children to think critically and trust their instincts, while also showcasing the humorous disconnect in how problems are approached by different generations.

      The Spoiled Boy with the Terribly Dry Throat
    • 2023

      The Palace of the Man in Blue / El palacio del hombre de azul

      Bilingual English-Spanish Edition / Edición bilingüe inglés-español

      The story follows four merchants who discover a stunning palace, prompting them to reevaluate their past experiences and beliefs. As they navigate this intriguing setting, they confront the idea that appearances can be misleading and uncover profound motivations for helping others that go beyond superficial judgments.

      The Palace of the Man in Blue / El palacio del hombre de azul
    • 2023

      Oinkink / Honkhang

      Bilingual English-German Edition / Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      The story follows a man's comical quest to gain animal-like skills and senses, driven by his greed and impatience. However, his desire leads to unintended consequences, ultimately restricting his abilities instead of enhancing them. Through humorous situations, the narrative explores themes of ambition and the folly of seeking shortcuts to improvement.

      Oinkink / Honkhang
    • 2023

      Peaches / Şeftaliler

      Bilingual English-Turkish Edition / İngilizce-Türkçe İki Dilli Baskı

      The story illustrates the absurdity of families who become so engrossed in competing over the best peach preparation methods that they overlook the simple joy of enjoying the fruit itself. Through this whimsical narrative, even young readers can grasp the folly of overcomplicating things and the importance of savoring life's simple pleasures.

      Peaches / Şeftaliler
    • 2023

      The story highlights the absurdity of families competing fiercely over the best peach preparation methods, ultimately missing the joy of the fruit itself. Through this whimsical narrative, even young readers can grasp the folly of overcomplicating simple pleasures and the importance of appreciating what truly matters.

      Peaches
    • 2023

      The Palace of the Man in Blue / Het paleis van de man in het blauwl

      Bilingual English-Dutch Edition / Tweetalige Engels-Nederlands editie

      The story revolves around four merchants who discover a magnificent palace, prompting them to reevaluate their past experiences and beliefs. As they navigate this enchanting setting, they confront themes of deception and the true motivations behind helping others, revealing that appearances can be misleading and that deeper connections often lie beneath the surface.

      The Palace of the Man in Blue / Het paleis van de man in het blauwl
    • 2023

      Peaches / Perziken

      Bilingual English-Dutch Edition / Tweetalige Engels-Nederlands editie

      The story highlights the absurdity of families overly competing to find the best peach preparation methods, ultimately missing out on enjoying the fruit itself. Through this charming narrative, even young readers can grasp the foolishness of complicating simple pleasures and the importance of savoring life's offerings rather than getting lost in rivalry.

      Peaches / Perziken
    • 2023

      Oinkink / Gę-gę-Gong

      Bilingual English-Polish Edition / Wydanie dwujęzyczne angielsko-polskie

      A man's desire to gain animal-like skills and senses leads to unexpected consequences, as his greed and impatience ultimately restrict his abilities instead of enhancing them. This humorous narrative explores the folly of wanting more than one has and the lessons learned through misguided aspirations.

      Oinkink / Gę-gę-Gong