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The real Dracula was far from Bram Stoker's well-mannered aristocrat. Better known as Vlad the Impaler, he was named for his favoured execution method: running a spear through his victim's lower body, then standing them upright so it skewered their vital organs.
In a world ruled by petty tyrants and constantly at war, the young Dracula was held hostage by the Turks while his father was assassinated and his brother was buried alive. Finally released,...
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Is religion compatible with science? "The Tao of Physics" by Fritjof Capra famously attempted to draw parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism. What Capra conspicuously avoided was any comparison between the Abrahamic religions and physics. These religions of faith have no scientific component. The West has, in the last few hundred years, been the engine of scientific progress, yet the dominant religions of the West are anti-scientific....
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Kitāb al-Shifā (Book of Healing) is a systematic philosophical corpus of Ibn Sīnā (d.1037) that is written in a way that covers all areas of philosophy. Ibn Sīnā preserved the traditional hierarchy of chapters in his book. He discussed the topic by first mentioning the views of philosophers who came before him, analyzing those views, and then recording the resulting information he obtained on the subject.Many academic articles delve into specific...
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Sacred Pathways: Navigating the Depths of Religion and Spirituality is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of human belief, faith, and spiritual practices. The book invites readers to embark on a transformative journey, delving into the rich tapestry of religious traditions, spiritual paths, and their profound impact on individuals and societies. The book begins by setting the stage for this immersive journey, highlighting the...
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"The Virat-Rupa" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 194 pages. "This virat-rupa of the Lord was especially manifested, not for the benefit of Arjuna, but for that unintelligent class of men who accept anyone and everyone as an incarnation of the...
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Embark on a profound journey into the cosmos with Tarsiana Urnice Hauses, an accomplished author and celestial guide. In her latest work, "Celestial Odyssey: Navigating the Stars and Chinese Zodiacs," Tarsiana unveils the intricate tapestry woven by the celestial bodies and the Chinese zodiac signs, inviting readers to explore the profound wisdom and hidden guides they offer.The book intricately explores the Dragon Year, a period of fiery passion...
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Learn how to cook traditional Iraqi dishes the way they have been handed down from mothers to daughters over hundreds of years. This easy-to-use cookbook includes recipes for popular dishes, including: Chicken Biryani. Kabuli Rice (Lamb Rice with Pistachios). Shorbat (Green Dumpling Soup). Faisinjan (Chicken in Pomegranate Sauce). Shahkam Asheh (Rice Stuffed Vegetables). Masgouf (Baked Whole Fish)Mujaddara (Lentils with Rice). Zard w'Haleeb (Yellow...
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"Déité-Tao-Abellio" montre et démontre qu'une proximité philosophique et spirituelle existe entre ces trois courants : la Déité de Maître Eckhart – 1260-1328 –, le Tao de la pensée chinoise – 500 ans avant notre ère, notamment le taoïsme philosophique – et la pensée de Raymond Abellio – 1907-1986 –. Alors que ces trois mouvements paraissent très éloignés, aussi bien dans le temps que dans l'espace, ils reposent, tous les...
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"Flying Like An Arrow" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 206 pages. "Then, like a naracha arrow released from a bowstring, he flew quickly towards the garden of trees, which was surrounded by mango trees and had hundreds of creepers intertwined."...
10) Padmini
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"Padmini" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 223 pages."How can that female swan who is accustomed to sporting with the king of swans amidst lotus flowers ever cast her eyes on a water-crow that stays amidst bunches of grass?" (Sita Devi speaking...
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"The Prayer That Never Expires" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 203 pages. "Chaitanya Mahaprabhu teaches us that we should only beg God for His service life after life. This is the actual meaning of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra." (Shrila Prabhupada,...
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"A Miserable Existence" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 234 pages. "Those miscreants who are grossly foolish, lowest among mankind, whose knowledge is stolen by illusion, and who partake of the atheistic nature of demons, do not surrender unto...
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This is an introductory text about Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) which presents in a simplified manner with an aim to reduce confusing jargon in order to make it easier to understand and follow the fundamental essentials. A stepping stone towards gradually attaining practical experience in the vast field of vedic astrological divination with hopefully a pragmatic utility for all beginners interested in learning this fascinating discipline. Basic alphabet...
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Superconsciousness is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 239 pages. "Consciousness of the material body means spiritual consciousness expressed through the medium of a material body. This consciousness is inferior, destructible and perverted. But...
15) Alice Grand Duchess of Hesse, Princess of Great Britain and Ireland Biographical Sketch and Letters
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A memoir, by Dr. K. Sell, with a translation of the letters of the princess to her mother, was published anonymously in German, Darmstadt, 1883. The letters are here given in the original, with a translation by Princess Christian, of the memoir.-Print ed.
The life of a princess is not always as glamorous as it seems. The tragic yet inspiring story of Alice, the third child of Queen Victoria is recounted in her own words through her letters. Overcoming...
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This is a fascinating biography of Richard III, the infamous King of England who reigned for just two years in the late 15th century. The author, Caroline Amelia Halsted, provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Richard III, examining his life, his reign, and his legacy. Halsted offers a fresh perspective on the king, challenging many of the common assumptions and myths that have surrounded him over the centuries. This is an engaging and thought-provoking...
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This is a fascinating biography of Richard III, the infamous King of England who reigned for just two years in the late 15th century. The author, Caroline Amelia Halsted, provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Richard III, examining his life, his reign, and his legacy. Halsted offers a fresh perspective on the king, challenging many of the common assumptions and myths that have surrounded him over the centuries. This is an engaging and thought-provoking...
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The year 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey — what will this mean for you? This complete guide contains all the predictions you will need to take you into the year ahead — an interesting year offering scope, awareness and much possibility.
The ancient art of Chinese astrology, which predates the Western zodiac, is a detailed system of divination that has been in use in the Orient for thousands of years.
The depth of its wisdom and the...
19) Pashupati
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"Pashupati" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 223 pages. "Or, lifting him up and carrying him across the ocean, I will offer him to Rama, like an animal offered to Lord Shiva, the lord of animals." (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 13.50)...
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Writing under the pseudonym of 'Nimrod', this is Captain Apperley's famous "half-true, half-fictitious story descriptive of a country gentleman, of large fortune and highly connected, having two sons and two daughters the hero of my tale is the younger son, who, differing in tastes from his brother, enters into the sports of the field at a very early age, and becomes a thorough sportsman, in the legitimate sense of that, often wrongly applied, term."...