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  Young Lions

  Andrew Mackay

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  This is the story of two teenage British boys in a Britain occupied by the Germans, which is what might have happened if the Nazis had successfully carried out their plans to invade Britain under Operation Sea Lion in the 1940s. Alan Mitchell and Sam Roberts study at St. John's Academy in the fictional Cambridgeshire market town of Hereward. Their Home Guard unit is defeated and the Schutzstaffel (S.S.) massacres the prisoners but the boys escape and return to German occupied Hereward.

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  Egyptian Wisdom and the Hebrew...

  Gerald Massey

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  [I]t was not the genesis of the universe that is imaged in astronomical mythology. The firmament was there; already waiting to be distinguished as upper and lower, and divided into the domains of night and day, or Sut and Horus, or Ansar and Kisar. The constellations were not created from nothing when they were figured out of stars. The firmamental water was not created by being divided into upper and lower. The earth was not created because distinguished from water as ground to go upon…. Heaven and earth existed when these were nameless, and did not come into existence on account of being named. –from “Egyptian Wisdom and the Hebrew Genesis” It goes unappreciated by modern Egyptologists, but it is embraced by those who savor the concept of a “hidden history” of humanity, and those who approach all human knowledge from the perspective of the esoteric. Gerard Massey’s massive Ancient Egypt: The Light of the World–first published in 1907 and the crowning achievement of the self-taught scholar–redefines the roots of Christianity via Egypt, proposing that Egyptian mythology was the basis for Jewish and Christian beliefs. Here, Cosimo proudly presents Book 7 of Ancient Egypt, in which Massey explains how Egyptian wisdom–which greatly concerns itself with matters of the womb and birth, water, and the offspring of gods–was appropriated by the Hebrew holy books, and explains how the Hebrew account of creation is a clear repetition of Egyptian mythology. Peculiar and profound, this work will intrigue and delight readers of history, religion, and mythology. British author GERALD MASSEY (1828-1907) published works of poetry, spiritualism, Shakespearean criticism, and theology, but his best-known works are in the realm of Egyptology, including A Book of the Beginnings and The Natural Genesis.

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  The Chaldean Oracles - Mystical...

  Julian the Theurgist, Ancient...

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  What if you could access ancient wisdom that bridges the gap between the human and the divine, unlocking the secrets of the cosmos and the soul’s journey? 
  The Chaldean Oracles is a modern translation of one of the most revered esoteric texts of late antiquity. Attributed to the Chaldean magi and Julian the Theurgist, this work unveils the sacred teachings of divine hierarchies, cosmic order, and the spiritual practices of theurgy—a method of connecting with the divine through rituals and inner transformation. 
  Far more than an ancient text, The Chaldean Oracles provides a spiritual roadmap for navigating life’s mysteries, harmonizing with the cosmos, and awakening to the soul’s highest potential. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The Divine Hierarchy – Explore the structure of the cosmos, the divine realms, and the intermediaries between the human and divine. 
  - Theurgy and Spiritual Practices – Learn how sacred rituals and inner discipline lead to divine connection and spiritual ascent. 
  - Timeless Wisdom for the Soul’s Journey – Discover the path of purification, illumination, and unification with the divine. 
  - The Interplay of Fire and Light – Understand the mystical elements of the universe and their role in transformation and enlightenment. 
  Imagine understanding the sacred mysteries of existence, discovering the divine potential within, and aligning with the eternal truths of the cosmos. For centuries, The Chaldean Oracles has inspired spiritual seekers—now it’s your turn. 
  Embark on your journey of spiritual awakening and cosmic wisdom today. Get your copy now and uncover the timeless teachings of The Chaldean Oracles.

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  Am I Alone Here? - Notes on...

  Peter Orner

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  "Stories, both my own and those I've taken to heart, make up whoever it is that I've become," Peter Orner writes in this collection of essays about reading, writing, and living. Orner reads and writes everywhere he finds himself: a hospital cafeteria, a coffee shop in Albania, or a crowded bus in Haiti. The result is a book of unlearned meditations that stumbles into memoir. 
   
   
   
  Among the many writers Orner addresses are Isaac Babel and Zora Neale Hurston, both of whom told their truths and were silenced; Franz Kafka, who professed loneliness but craved connection; Robert Walser, who spent the last twenty-three years of his life in a Swiss insane asylum, working at being crazy; and Juan Rulfo, who practiced the difficult art of silence. Virginia Woolf, Eudora Welty, Yasunari Kawabata, Saul Bellow, Mavis Gallant, John Edgar Wideman, William Trevor, and Václav Havel make appearances, as well as the poet Herbert Morris—about whom almost nothing is known. 
   
   
   
   
  An elegy for an eccentric late father, and the end of a marriage, Am I Alone Here? is also a celebration of the possibility of renewal. At once personal and panoramic, this book will inspire listeners to return to the essential stories of their own lives.

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  The Anatomy of Melancholy Volume 3

  Robert Burton

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  The Anatomy of Melancholy is a book by Robert Burton, first published in 1621. On its surface, the book is a medical textbook in which Burton applies his large and varied learning in the scholastic manner to the subject of melancholia (which includes what is now termed clinical depression). 
   
  Though presented as a medical text, The Anatomy of Melancholy is as much a sui generis work of literature as it is a scientific or philosophical text, and Burton addresses far more than his stated subject. In fact, the Anatomy uses melancholy as the lens through which all human emotion and thought may be scrutinized, and virtually the entire contents of a 17th-century library are marshalled into service of this goal. 
   
  Burton is forthright about his intentions in writing the Anatomy — "I write of melancholy by being busy to avoid melancholy," he concedes. This acknowledged desire to distract and amuse himself motivated Burton to produce a wide-ranging document, containing digressions and commentary. Whatever its strengths as a medical text or as a historical document, it is the Anatomy's vast breadth — addressing topics such as digestion, goblins, the geography of America, and others — and the particularly characteristic voice of its author that are most commonly cited by its admirers as the main sources of its appeal. Both satirical and serious in tone, the Anatomy is "vitalized by (Burton's) pervading humour", and Burton's digressive and inclusive style, often verging on a stream of consciousness, consistently informs and animates the text. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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  Knights Hospitaller The: A...

  Captivating History

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  War, virtue, corruption, adventure—the history of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller has it all. 
  The Hospitallers started out as caretakers of the Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem, but they soon emerged from their hospices and adopted a new military role that shaped the history of medieval Europe forever. This audiobook seeks to explore the curious rise of the Hospitallers from their humble origins to one of the most powerful institutions in medieval Europe. 
  Throughout their existence, the Hospitallers have managed to develop a renowned military tradition. At first, they just defended the traveling pilgrims to the Holy Land and provided them care in their hospices, but later on, thanks to their prowess and professionalism, the Hospitallers became a respected and feared military order that fought for Christendom. 
  After countless challenges, formidable foes, and internal and external threats, the Knights Hospitaller managed to survive against all odds and still exists today. They have adapted their role to modern times but never lost their true identity and mission. 
  Here’s a glimpse of what you will find in this audiobook:An in-depth history of the rise of the Knights HospitallerThe development of Hospitaller institutions, bureaucratic structures, and rolesHospitaller involvement in the events of the Levant during the CrusadesA deep dive into the military activities of the order, including the famous battles of La Forbie, Arsuf, Cresson, Ascalon, Rhodes, and many moreA look at the greatest grand masters of the order and how they shaped the order’s history 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about this famous military order!

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