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Theosophy is an ecumenical faith tradition that regards all religions as striving toward the same shared purpose of engendering love, cooperation, unity, and fellow-feeling among all of the world's cultures. A Textbook of Theosophy offers a comprehensive introduction to theosophical thought and practice;...

The debate over life after death has been at the center of a theological maelstrom for thousands of years. In this volume, Annie Besant draws on Christian tenets, New Thought concepts, and other faith traditions to offer a speculative account of the experience that humans may encounter when they pass from this world. Death -- and After? offers a fascinating take on this age-old conundrum.

In recent years, the notion that we can change our external reality by holding that which we desire firmly in mind has gained a great deal of popularity. As Genevieve Behrend points out in Attaining Your Desires By Letting Your Subconscious Mind Work for You, this is a concept that can be traced through...

Though he never achieved the level of political influence that his British namesake had, American author Winston Churchill also dabbled in politics in his longtime home state of New Hampshire. The novel Coniston is a devastatingly detailed dive into the seedy underworld of local and state politics in early twentieth century America.

Selling 20,000 copies in the first year after its publication in 1859, Samuel Smiles' Self-Help made its author an overnight celebrity and much sought-after guru for many. It had sold over a quarter of a million copies by Smiles' death in 1904. The social campaigner Robert Blatchford said of...

Enhance your powers of persuasion and bring others around to your way of seeing things with the simple tips and techniques set forth in How to Hypnotize: Complete Hypnotism, Mesmerism, Mind-Reading and Spiritualism. If you're interested in learning more about the esoteric arts, this comprehensive guide leaves no stone unturned.

Since ancient times, sleep has been regarded as a liminal state in which omens, portents, and mystical truths were revealed. In Psychoanalysis, Sleep and Dreams, Andre Tridon dismisses these beliefs as superstitious claptrap and homes in on the true psychological significance of the scenes and stories that occupy the sleeping mind.

Dutch thinker and theologian Desiderius Erasmus played a key role in the development of humanism during the Renaissance and early modern periods. In Against War, Erasmus mounts a stunningly lucid and detailed argument against armed combat on humanistic grounds. It's a must-read for anyone who has strong feelings about the moral and ethical dimensions of militaristic undertakings.

Have you ever wanted to kick off a club of your own, but weren't sure where to start? In The Complete Club Book for Women, author Caroline French Benton offers up tons of suggestions and ideas, ranging from topics and issues to focus on to hints and guidelines for conducting meetings.

In this engaging volume, American clergyman Charles Fitch presents an in-depth examination of slavery. Written in an era when much of the United States still engaged in slaveholding, it's a stirring indictment that draws on an array of compelling arguments and sources ranging from the Bible to moral philosophers.

Born in England, Rosalind Goforth served as a missionary of the Presbyterian church in China for decades, alongside her husband and children. This account of her life and work details her family's struggle to bring a message of peace to China's men, women, and children, as well as their triumphs and shortfalls as missionaries and humanitarians.

Whether you're a longtime fan of French fiction or just beginning to explore the genre, this wide-ranging collection of short stories is an excellent grab-bag of tales from one of Europe's literary hotspots. Including masterworks from the likes of Balzac, Voltaire, Dumas, Hugo and many others, French Short Stories is a must-read for fans intent on expanding their horizons.

Dashing adventurers with more than their fair share of derring-do, lovely ladies in peril -- these fast-paced action tales have something for everyone. The title story is a heart-pounding thriller set in Egypt, and the other pieces in the collection are equally enthralling.

This short story collection from eminent French writer Anatole France is a fitting introduction to his diverse body of work. With topics ranging from encounters with Satan to doomed romances, it's an engaging grab-bag of entertaining tales rendered in France's wry, ironic, understated tone.