Wide translation is a hallmark of a book and an author’s success and influence, indicating high readership and a place in the world’s cultural consciousness. The team at Preply shows us which novels have earned that honor with a map showing the most translated book from every country in the world (based on the author’s origin). This map offers a fascinating look into a vast world of literature, featuring timeless classics and some books with unexpected popularity.

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It’s likely no surprise to readers that the Bible is the most translated book, available in over 700 languages. After the Bible, the world’s most translated work is a charming children’s book from France. The Little Prince is an illustrated novel for young readers by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, available in hundreds of languages. The book’s themes of friendship, loss, loyalty, responsibility, and love resonate with children and adults alike all over the world.

North American favorites include Canada’s coming-of-age tale, Anne of Green Gables. The author L.M. Montgomery overcame a sexist literary world to prove her worth, with 36 translations of her novel, which has been widely popular since its release and has had staying power over many of her contemporary male peers. As for the United States, it may be surprising to learn that the most translated book is a 1980 self-help title, The Way to Happiness, written by L. Ron Hubbard, a sci-fi author and founder of the niche religion Scientology.

Moving on to South America, it’s not surprising that we find some beloved works of magical realism. This subgenre originated in South America, and some of its most translated works represent magical realism’s enduring legacy, including The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

As for Europe, home to many literary giants besides France’s Saint-Exupéry, we see a lot of representation of children’s novels. Italy’s Carlo Collodi penned The Adventures of Pinocchio. The world-famous wooden puppet who dreamed of being a real boy has a tale that’s been translated into over 300 languages. England’s most translated book is not a play by Shakespeare, but Lewis Carroll’s bizarre and imaginative tale, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. And, of course, Europe is the origin of world-famous fairy tales, penned by some of the most widely translated authors, including Jacob Grimm of Germany and Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark.

Africa is a massive continent packed with unique cultures, but the most translated African title is from Kenyan author Nagugi wa Thiong’o with The Upright Revolution: Or Why Humans Walk Upright, a fable that explains why humans walk on two legs and what connects humans worldwide. While often associated with France, Albert Camus was born in Algeria and claims its most translated book, The Stranger. The same is true of Oxford professor and author J.R.R. Tolkien, the father of modern fantasy. He was born in South Africa and claims to have written their most translated title, The Hobbit.

Asia has its own diverse and ancient literary traditions, but its most translated novel was a more recent title from 1998. Turkey’s Orhan Pamuk wrote a novel called My Name is Red, translated into more than 60 languages. Meanwhile, contemporary Japanese author Haruki Murakami takes the number two spot with his novel, Norwegian Wood.

Lastly, the map zooms in on Oceania, where we find Australia’s most translated novel, The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough, and New Zealand’s The Whale Rider, which was adapted into a critically-acclaimed film about the Māori community.

A new map from the team at PA Requirements displays the locations in the U.S. where children are most likely to bully and be bullied. Unfortunately, bullying is a widespread issue in the United States, with more than a third of school-age children experiencing bullying last year. The study is based on data from the National Survey of Children’s Health. The map color-codes the percentage of children who have been bullied or engaged in bullying. The result is a map that gives us a full-color illustration of the depth and severity of the American bullying problem.

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The team found that children are most likely to be bullied in Montana. In that state, 55% of children were bullied at least once in the past year, a truly shocking number. Tragically, 3.6% of Montana children reported daily bullying. Wyoming and West Virginia followed Montana for the highest instances of bullying.

Overall, these 10 states had the highest rates of children reporting being bullied at least once in the past year:

1. Montana: 55.0%
2. Wyoming: 53.8%
3. Vermont: 50.5%
4. Utah: 49.5%
5. North Dakota: 49.1%
6. Maine: 49.0%
7. Wisconsin: 48.9%
8. Colorado: 48.7%
9. Idaho: 48.4%
10. South Dakota: 47.9%

Children are also most likely to be the bullies in Montana, which makes sense. A high rate of bullying can suggest a high number of bullies. Perhaps the victims go on to become the bullies. Studies suggest that bullying can be cyclical.

These 10 states have the highest percentages of children who have bullied someone else in the past year:

1. Montana: 25.7%
2. Wyoming: 24.2%
3. South Dakota: 24.2%
4. Maine: 23.0%
5. Iowa: 21.8%
6. Colorado: 21.7%
7. North Dakota: 21.6%
8. Vermont: 20.4%
9. Utah: 20.4%
10. Missouri: 20.3%

Bullying is damaging to a child’s development. It can occur in or out of school. The four forms of bullying are physical, verbal, cyberbullying, and social/relational bullying. Relational bullying targets the victim’s social standing and can take the form of malicious gossip and rumors or exclusion from social groups.

Adults around victims can help prevent bullying, and it’s up to these same adults to set a good example and create safe spaces for children at home and at school. Some of the top tips for the prevention of bullying include:

• Teaching children to recognize bullying and understand why it’s wrong.
• Helping children learn to confidently stand up to a bully by telling them to stop and walk away to get adult help.
• Encouraging children to talk to trusted adults about bullying.
• Fostering confidence in children by encouraging them to pursue their interests and be proud of who they are.
• Modeling good behaviors, like respect and kindness.

There’s no concrete way to completely eliminate bullying, but these strategies can help create an environment where bullying is stifled. Teachers, parents, daycare workers, counselors, and social workers should all be aware of how to recognize the signs of bullying and take steps toward prevention.

People who want to jump into the real estate investment market have an important question to contend with: Which city should they invest their money in? The team at LLC Attorney has arrived with answers in their new study, which condenses tons of information on the real estate market to identify the 50 best cities for first-time investors. Each town has its own unique characteristics, benefits, and setbacks, but as the team proves, they each offer a powerful incentive for real estate investors.

The team started their study by pulling the 100 most populated cities from the Real Estate Investment Index and pinpointing their 50 ideal cities. The towns on their list are affordable, have high rental income potential, and have landlord-friendly laws. To create their list, the team considered state-level laws on rentals, rent-controlled cities, and the job market in each location. Their potential rental income calculations are based on average monthly rent, median home sale price, gross rental yield, and the market temperature. As for landlord-friendliness, the team considered average eviction time, security deposit limit, and rent control laws.

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Out of all 50 cities, the team determined that Port St. Lucie, Florida, is the best city for first-time real estate investors to buy property. This growing city shows no signs of slowing, with median property sale prices lower than other major Florida cities, like Miami and Tampa. The job market in Port St. Lucie is strong in healthcare and education, and business-friendly for entrepreneurs. These factors all combine to represent a city that’s attracting more residents every day. It will be a reliable source of rental income for investors.

Cape Coral, Florida, took the second-place spot for similar reasons. Low property taxes, a growing population, and residents flocking to beaches and parks for seasonal living push up the Cape Coral housing demand and rental potential. The lone midwestern city in the top four is Cleveland, Ohio, drawing in investors with affordable housing and lots of demand because of the strong employers based in this lakeside city. Garland, Texas, comes in fourth with more affordable housing than neighboring Dallas, while still located close to all the dining and entertainment that Dallas offers. Popular Garland employers include FedEx, Interceramic USA, Presbyterian Hospital, and Arena Brands, Inc.

In addition to focusing on the 50 cities the team lists, they suggest that first-time investors look to more seasoned investors for advice. Many expert investors speak at conferences, publish guidebooks, and produce educational videos to share their knowledge. Networking with fellow investors is another great way for new investors to gain support and learn quickly. There are countless networking opportunities on social media and in local groups like your local chamber of commerce. Last, investors need to decide whether they’re looking to buy property close to home that they can maintain themselves, or property far away, in which case they’ll need to hire a property manager. No matter your path, the LLC Attorney team offers a great start with this data.