| Same Kind Of Different As Me
| Meet Denver, a man raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana in the 1960s; a man who escaped, hopping a train to wander, homeless, for eighteen years on the streets of Dallas, Texas. No longer a slave, Denver's life was still hopeless-until God moved. First came a godly woman who prayed, listened, and obeyed. And then came her husband, Ron, an international arts dealer at home in a world of Armani-suited millionaires. And then they all came together. But slavery takes many...More
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| Their Eyes Were Watching God
| One of the most important works of twentieth-century American literature, Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is an enduring Southern love story sparkling with wit, beauty, and heartfelt wisdom. Told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely independent Janie Crawford, and her evolving selfhood through three marriages and a life marked by p...More
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| The Symbolism of Freemasonry
| The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Freemasonry;
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| The Weapon of Prayer
| It must never be forgotten that Almighty God rules this world. He is not an absentee God. His band is ever on the throttle of human affairs. He is everywhere present in the concerns of time. "His eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men." He rules the world just as He rules the Church by prayer. This lesson needs to be emphasized, iterated and reiterated in the ears of men of modern times and brought to bear with cumulative force on the consciences of this generation whose eyes have no v...More
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| The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems
| This is a study of the symbolism of precious stones, and how they have been used as magical objects through the ages, both intrinsically, and as a vehicle for symbolic engravings. The Pavitts cover Hindu, Jewish, Chinese, Egyptian, Roman, Gnostic, and Christian lore of gems. The final section discusses the astrological connections of key gems, sign by sign. This work also includes quite a bit of history of important (and often 'cursed') stones such as the Hope diamond, and practical advice about...More
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| Introduction to Yoga
| 1908. These lectures are intended to give an outline of Yoga in order for the student to take up for practical purposes. The Nature of Yoga; Schools of Thought; Yoga as a Science; Yoga as Practice.
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| Celebration of Discipline
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| The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature
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| A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles (G K Hall Large Print Book Series)
| Based on the teachings of A Course in Miracles, this self-study program of spiritual psychotherapy presents universal spiritual themes as well as the practical application of love. (Psychology & Self-Help).
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| Gifts With No Giver: A Love Affair With Truth
| Gifts With No Giver is collection of nondualspiritual poetry written from the Heart by Nirmala, who is a spiritualteacher in the Advaita tradition. These poems attempt to capture theundying presence of love in all of its forms. Let your soul be deeplytouched by the Rumi-like words of a lover drunk with passion for theTruth. Here is a sample poem:truth is too simple for wordsbefore thought gets tangled up in nouns and verbsthere is a wordless sounda deep breathless sighof overwhelming reli...More
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| Secret Societies
| The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Secret societies; Social Science / Freemasonry;
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| Inside Scientology: The Story of America's Most Secretive Religion
| Scientology, created in 1954 by a prolific sci-fi writer named L. Ron Hubbard, claims to be the world’s fastest growing religion, with millions of members around the world and huge financial holdings. Its celebrity believers keep its profile high, and its teams of “volunteer ministers” offer aid at disaster sites such as Haiti and the World Trade Center. But Scientology is also a notably closed faith, harassing journalists and others through litigation and intimidation, even infiltrating t...More
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| Three books of occult Philosophy or Magic
| A very early history of magic. It dates back to england in the 1500's It was a major work for its day, and still a valuable and charming reference for an occultists library today.
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| Morals and Dogma: Of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Forgotten Books)
| Book Description: "This is Albert Pikes' 861 page volume of 'lectures' on the esoteric roots of Freemasonry, specifically the 32-degree Scottish Rite. Until 1964, this book was given to every Mason completing the 14th degree in the Southern jurisdiction of the US Scottish Rite Freemasons. Masonic lectures are standard oral presentations given during initiation to a new degree. Lectures provide background material for initiates and the discuss duties of the degree in general terms. They do...More
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| The Daniel Fast: Feed Your Soul, Strengthen Your Spirit, and Renew Your Body
| What if you could grow closer to God and improve your health in just 21 days? Susan Gregory, “The Daniel Fast Blogger,” has a plan to help you do just that. Widely recognized as the expert on this 21-day fast inspired by the book of Daniel, Susan has helped thousands of people discover a safe and healthy way to fast. The principles you learn from The Daniel Fast will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the one who created you. Includes 21 days’...More
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| Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga
| 1906. The "I"; The Ego's Mental Tools; The Expansion of the Self; Mental Control; The Cultivation of Attention; Cultivation of Perception; The Unfoldment of Consciousness; The Highlands and Lowlands of Mind; The Mental Planes; Sub-Consciousing; Sub-Conscious Character Building; Sub-Conscious Influences.
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| The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth
| Thomas Jefferson regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity, and in The Jefferson Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings from the Gospels. Discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements and dogma, this volume reflects the deist view of religion, focusing on Jesus' message of absolute love and service.
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| Dark Night of the Soul (Dover Thrift Editions)
| A 16th-century mystic, St. John of the Cross was also a Carmelite monk who helped reform the Order. In this book, he addresses pride, avarice, envy, and other human imperfections. He also provides an extended explanation of Divine love, and describes methods of conversion through prayer, submission, and purification.
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| Complete Jewish Bible-OE
| Why is this Bible different from all other Bibles? Because it is the only English version fully Jewish in style and presentation. It includes Dr. Stern's new version of the "Tanakh" ("Old Testament") and his highly acclaimed "Jewish New Testament." The Complete Jewish Bible: - follows the Hebrew Bible order of the Tanakh's books, the order with which Yeshua (Jesus) was familiar - makes no separation between "Old" and "New" Testaments - corrects misinterpretations in the New Testament ...More
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| The Golden Bough (Volume 3); A Study in Magic and Religion
| Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1900. Excerpt: ... INDEX Acosta, on Peruvian Mother of the Maize, ii. 193; on Mexican sacra- ments, 338 sqq. Aclar, feast of Purim held in month of, iii. 154, 173, 176, 177, 189 Adonis, ii. 115 sqq.; rites of, 116; gardens of, 119 sqq.; identified with Linus, 253; as a pig, 304 sq. and Aphrodite, probably repre- sented by a living cou...More
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