A short, polemical study of the persistence of imperial nostalgia in modern British culture, politics, heritage and media. -- .
The first book from a former intelligence community insider
An alluring evocation of the glittering world of the fin de siecle by its emblematic aesthete
Many laypeople have attempted to read the great spiritual classic, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, but have been frustrated in attempting to apply the lessons of this monastic text to their everyday lives in the world. In Thirty Steps to Heaven, Archimandrite Vassilios interprets the Ladder for the ordinary Christian without sacrificing any of its beauty and power. Now you too can accept the challenge offered by St. John Climacus to ascend closer to God with each passing day.
4.6 billion years of the story of life on Earth, in 52,000 words. Brief, brilliant and entirely gripping.
An award-winning book of channeled messages from Mary Magdalene. Mary illuminates the path of living from the heart, covering topics rarely addressed in the spiritual world - uniting the Feminine and Masculine, emotional mastery, healing body shame, and the sacredness of sexuality. Clarifying commentary from author Mercedes Kirkel takes us even deeper into Mary's truths. 10 illustrations.This long-hidden instruction reveals Mary as a tower of Feminine leadership, in complete union with her beloved male partner (Yeshua). Whether you're new to Mary Magdalene or a longtime admirer of hers, MARY MAGDALENE BECKONS is a gift to your soul. "e;MARY MAGDALENE BECKONS offers helpful insights for creating balance and harmony between the Masculine and Feminine within all of us. "e; -John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus"e;One of the most profound books of our day."e; --Flo Aeveia Magdalena, author of "e;I Remember Union."e;"e;If you want to hear the real voice of Mary Magdalene, buy this book."e; -Stuart Wilson and Joanna Prentis, authors of "e;Power of the Magdalene"e; and "e;The Magdalene Version"e;"e;An uplifting guide to finding our hope and redemption throughout our lives, MARY MAGDALENE BECKONS has a strong and positive message, highly recommended."e;-Midwest Book Review"e;Mercedes gives us an intelligent and 'feelingful' Magdalene who can guide us through transformative processes into greater light and deeper love."e;-Joan Norton, author of "e;The Mary Magdalene Within"e; and (with Margaret Starbird) "e;14 Steps to Awaken the Sacred Feminine"e; "e;An incredible gift to help those who are going through difficult times. . . . A great deal of insight into ... spiritual beliefs."e; -Seattle Post-Intelligencer Book Review"e;An outstanding spiritual, self-help book. . . . [Reading the book,] I felt love, surrender, forgiveness, and an acceptance of myself such as I have never experienced. A must-read for everybody."e; -Readers' Favorite Book Review
One woman's secret journal completely changes her marriage in this hilarious and biting memoir - the inspiration for the Netflix Original Series.School psychologists aren't supposed to write books about sex. Doing so would be considered 'unethical' and 'a fireable offense'. Lucky for you, ethics was never my strong suit.Sex/Life: 44 Chapters About 4 Men is a laugh-out-loud funny and brutally honest look at female sexuality, as told through the razor-sharp lens of domesticated bad girl BB Easton. No one and nothing is off limits as BB revisits the ex-boyfriends - a sadistic tattoo artist, a punk rock parolee, and a heavy metal bass player - that led her to finally find true love with a straight-laced, drop-dead-gorgeous . . . accountant.After settling down and starting a family with her perfectly vanilla 'husbot', Ken, BB finds herself longing for the reckless passion she had in her youth. She begins to write about these escapades in a secret journal, just for fun, but when Ken starts to act out the words on the pages, BB realizes that she might have stumbled upon the holy grail of behaviour modification techniques.The psychological dance that ensues is nothing short of hilarious as BB wields her journal like a blowtorch, trying to light a fire under her cold, distant partner. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but in the end, BB learns that the man she was trying so hard to change was perfect for her all along.
A call to women to accept and live our feminine nature.The essence of the feminine nature is life. It is the energy in us that cares about life in all its forms, that brings warmth and beauty to everyday living, that says yes to life. This sensibility runs deep yet close to the surface in women. Growing from girlhood into womanhood, many of us forget or reject our true femininity. Coming back home to our feminine nature is a process of recognizing what was left behind, feeling the sorrow of that loss, and learning to value what is ours by birthright. Many women yearn to feel more whole, more complete. The answer lies in connecting with the original feminine that flows in our veins. With knowledge and commitment, we can recover the sensitivities and intelligence natural to us as women. When rooted in the wisdom of our personal rhythms and inner knowing''s, we experience security and a sense of belonging from within.Explaining the feminine principle in a down-to-earth manner, The Nature of Woman affirms women''s ways of thinking, seeing, speaking and being. Stories from the natural world, viewed psychologically, take the reader deep into the instinctive wisdom residing in women''s bodies and psyches. An age-old practice from a culture that honours women''s sensibilities reveals pointers for congruent living as a woman. Women hungry for a sense of authentic womanhood will find inspiration, validation and guidance here. If you desire to Be Woman, the pages of this book invite you in.
Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison and Elon Musk have looked to science fiction to predict the future.For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a “schlock” genre to its respected status today. Join author/historian Xavier Dollo and artist Djibril Morissette-Phan (All-New Wolverine, X-Men: Gold, Star-Lord) in their visual journey into the expansive universe of science fiction. Who is considered the world’s first science fiction author? How did American science fiction begin? What sci-fi novel is the alltime best-seller? What were the “Pulps” and how did they predict with uncanny accuracy the 21st century world around us? The answers are here, along with detailed chapters dedicated to the founders of the genre and their modern-day successors. Discover the origins of your favorite page-to-screen science fiction movies. Marvel at the behind-the-scenes stories of some of literature’s most imaginative writers. Find out why science fiction so effortlessly captures our imaginations and makes us dream of new worlds. Far more than just a list of facts, The History of Science Fiction is a roaring analytical reflection on the genre that continues to shape our world, presented in a stunning 8” x 11” hardcover sure to stand out on any bookshelf or serve as the coffee-table conversation starter for all things sci-fi!
An expertly written, illustrated new analysis of the Desert Storm air campaign fought against Saddam Hussein''s Iraq, which shattered the world''s fourth-largest army and sixth-largest air force in just 39 days, and revolutionized the world''s ideas about modern air power.The combat phase of the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, was 43 days long. This consisted of a 39-day air campaign followed by a four-day armoured mechanized assault. Together they shattered what had been the world''s fourth-largest army and sixth-largest air force, and overturned conventional military assumptions about the effectiveness and value of air power.In this book, author Richard P. Hallion, one of the world''s foremost experts on air warfare, explains why Desert Storm was a revolutionary victory, a war won with no single climatic battle. Instead, victory came thanks to a rigorously planned campaign, which opened with a devastating night of attacks that shattered Iraq''s advanced air defence system, and allowed follow-on strikes in the subsequent weeks to savage Iraq''s military infrastructure and troops in the field ΓÇô largely by destroying capabilities and equipment, without massive loss of life. When the Coalition tanks finally rolled into Iraq, to widespread Iraqi surrenders, it was less an assault than an occupation.The rapid victory of Desert Storm, which surprised many observers, led to widespread military reform as the world''s advanced militaries saw the new capabilities of precision air power. The military world that we live in today reflects, to a large degree, the transformation of military power heralded by the air campaign of the 1991 Gulf War.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the VICIOUS VIKINGS, discover Viking gods in wedding dresses, corpses on trial and death by booby-trapped statues. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Have you ever wondered about the "dark" side of life? Perhaps you''ve gotten over your fear of occult matters just enough to become curious?Or are you an aspiring Wiccan or occultist who has no idea where to start your journey? This book will take you by the hand and tell you everything you need to know about Wicca so that you can dive into your practice with confidence.In this book, you will:Learn the history of the occult and discover the culprits responsible for all the lies and misinformation surrounding it.Discover the wonderful world of Wicca and how you can get started on this path right away.Find out if you''re a natural witch.Learn basic witchcraft terminology that you need to know.Understand what to expect from a coven.Get eye-opening information on the "tools of the craft" and how you can use them.Discover the amazing value in the Book of Shadows and Grimoires and how to start, keep, and take care of yours.Learn how to use the potent magic locked in crystals.Unearth the truth about waking your psychic powers.Learn how to craft your very own spells, just like an experienced Wiccan would.And so much more...With this book as your starting point, you will find the most wondrous things in life that lie just outside the scope of the physical world. Get this book now to learn to work with nature and the divine to craft a world that works for you through the blessed path of Wicca.
A candid examination of the life of North Sea oil riggers, and an explosive portrayal of masculinity, loneliness and female desire.
An incisive theoretical manifesto arguing that feminism is the only route to an antifascist global future.
When things start disappearing from the food bank, leaving everyone hungrier than ever, Nelson plans a stakeout to catch the thief. Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, this moving story gives a child's-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty.
This sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Twenties' Jazz Age with over 500 original photograph and prints. Includes analyses and biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.
Filled with spells, recipes, and crafts, this book helps you discover the magical rhythms of the natural world. Join Anna Franklin, bestselling author of The Hearth Witch's Compendium, as she shares time-honored recipes and step-by-step instructions for bringing enchantment and joy into your life.
A searing, gritty debut crime novel with a resourceful and unforgettable heroine who must make her way in a man's world
Light Magic for Dark Times offers inspired, easy-to-do spells to cast when your world is descending into chaos and darkness-or, to help prevent the dark from creeping in.
Have you always been curious about the mysteries surrounding the Norse Futhark runes? Do you believe that learning how to read runes will help you make better decisions?Do you need a refresher on how to cast your runes and read them? If you answered yes to these questions, you have found the right book!There are several ways runes can help make your life a lot easier, and learning how to use them is almost like having your cheat sheet to life. This book will teach you everything you need to know about runes - their mythical origins, the Norse legends surrounding them, and background on the Norse deities that lend their powers to the runes. In this book, you will:Discover the pantheon of the Norse gods and goddessesLearn how to make your own set of runesFind out what to look for when you''re buying runesIdentify the names of all the Elder Futhark runes and what they representLearn how to prepare your runes for your first useDiscover how to invoke the powers of the runesGet advice on how and when to cleanse and recharge your runesIncrease your perception and intuition to make your readings more accurateSee examples of how to create your own layoutsMaster the art of reading your runes and figuring out the answersDiscover the mystery behind the enigmatic Blank RuneLearn rune poems and how to make your readings more powerfulAnd so much more!Helped by this book, you can go from knowing absolutely nothing about runes to becoming a formidable rune reader. Even though the ancient Norse are no longer of this world, their culture and practices still live today. Download your copy of this book now, and you will be transformed into a great runemaster quickly.
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