Howl's Moving Castle (1986) is a great entry point for Diana Wynne Jones in general, but especially if you're looking for a book with great female leads.
The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism conveys the philosophical.
Beatrix was born to wealthy parents in London on 28 July, 1866. Even as a young child, she loved to sketch plants and animals, especially on her holidays in.