L D Barnett: 29 books

Brahma-Knowledge by L. D. Barnett This book, part of the Wisdom of the East series, is a short exposition of the Vedanta philosophy. The 'Brahma' of the title is not the Hindu god Brahmā, but the abstract, primordial spirit of creation. Barnett draws from the Upanishads, the writings of Shankara,...

How would posterity and the youth of Britain remember my men who had died in such a desperate battle? UNLESS they were told the story, they would have nothing to remember, states Rear Admiral G.W.G. Simpson CB, CBE Captain of the Fighting Tenth Flotilla Malta, G.C. 1941-1943. With this in mind, author...

The Path of Light Tr. by L.D. Barnett This is a translation of an important treatise of Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva, part of the Wisdom of the East Series. It includes a long introduction by the translator, Barnett, who discusses the rise of Mahayana Buddhism, going...

Brahma-Knowledge by L.D. Barnett A short exposition of the Hindu Vedanta philosophy. The 'Brahma' of the title is not the Hindu god Brahmā, but the abstract, primordial spirit of creation. Barnett draws from the Upanishads, the writings of Shankara, and other literature, and sees parallels...

The Path of Light is Barnett's 1909 translation of an important text to Mahayana Buddhism. It is the treatise of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva--part of the Wisdom of the East series. Barnett gives a detailed introduction to Mahayana Buddhism and its significance.

Poppy is a little West Highland Terrier in search of a home.  Escaping from her cage, she sets off to find the rest of her family.  With a little help along the way from woodland creatures, alley cats and a bloodhound sleuth, the runaway Westie locates the people who bought her mother and siblings. ...

Bertie the Barge cheerfully delivers goods to and from businesses along the canal and river network.  Travel with him as he  prevents a delay when the lock gates jam up, and later gets a brand new paint job.  Introducing children to the canal systems and demonstrating links between raw materials...

Ever wondered how bread is produced?  Casper and Claudia Clogg buy wheat from a local farmer and grind it into flour in their windmill near Amsterdam.  Benjie the Barge transports it via canal to their bakery, where they sell the baked loaves in their little shop. Amusing pictures help to show...

Barnett’s intention in this 1909 volume is to write about the things that the people of India hold dearest to their hearts. He wants to show “what have been the worthiest answers given by the Hindu to the greatest questions of man’s relation to God and to fellow-man.”

THE object of the Editors of this series is a very definite one. They desire above all things that, in their humble way, these books shall be the ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West—the old world of Thought and the new of Action. In this endeavour, and in their own sphere,...

Sir Friz Bee and his bride the lovely Princess Bee-Atrice return from their honeymoon in Africa and are soon busy with their royal duties. When the royal twins are born, their happiness is complete. Baxter Bee proposes to Sir Friz' sister, and the series ends with a wedding.

The Queen Bee honours Friz the Bee by making him a Knight of the Realm, which allows him to marry his sweetheart the Princess Bee-Atrice. Soon the whole Bee family and the palace are all a-buzz with preparations for the Royal Wedding day.

The object of the Editors of this series is a very definite one. They desire above all things that, in their humble way, these books shall be the ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West—the old world of Thought and the new of Action. In this endeavour, and in their own sphere,...

The Path of Light is an English translation of Buddhist monk Shantidevas 8th century writings, the Bodhicharyavatra. A table of contents is included to navigate through the text.