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Masterfully charts the path of first commander Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps during the German army's North African Campaign in the 1940s.

The Second World War, penned by the renowned author James Holland, is a riveting exploration of one of the most tumultuous periods in world history. Published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2023, this masterpiece delves into the intricate details of the war, bringing to life the harrowing experiences of those who lived through it. Holland's adept storytelling and rigorous research make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike. The book falls under the genre of historical non-fiction, offering a blend of factual accuracy and gripping narrative that is sure to captivate any reader. Published by the esteemed Penguin Books Ltd, The Second World War stands as a testament to Holland's prowess as a historian and a storyteller.

From the artist behind Mystic Mondays comes a deluxe deck and guidebook set, featuring vibrant, celestial illustrations and divine information on 80 astrological signs and phenomena, for practicing Astro Alignment: using the symbolism of astrology to explore the cosmos within yourself   Designed and written by Grace Duong, founder of Mystic Mondays: Connect to the guiding power of the cosmos through Mystic Mondays: The Astro Alignment Deck, a brand-new set from Grace Duong, founder and designer of Mystic Mondays. Features 80 full-color Astro Alignment cards: Discover the insights of each of 80 signs, modalities, planets, cosmic phenomena, and more, rendered in stunning colors and vivid details on these durable divination cards. Includes flexibound guidebook: An accompanying 112-page guidebook features astrological profiles and enchanted rituals for using the cards. Deluxe keepsake box: Housed in a magnetic-closure keepsake box, with a separate, shrink-wrapped interior travel box for the cards, this one-of-a-kind collection is a must-have for modern mystics.   A note on packaging: In order to help honor our planet and reduce waste, we have only shrink wrapped the interior cosmic creature cards, rather than the keepsake box. Please feel confident that your product is not defective or used, but rather represents a step we are taking to protect our collective home. When you open your deck, you will find that the actual cards inside the box are shrink wrapped for protection and to ensure first use by the buyer.

This book is a fascinating and engaging exploration of the interface between near-death experiences, afterlife beliefs, and shamanism in indigenous societies of North America, Africa, and Oceania. Incorporating ideas from anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and cognitive evolutionary science, the book explains the continuum of similarities and differences between these phenomena.

Graphic account of the two major battles fought at Copenhagen during the Napoleonic Wars based on previously unpublished first-hand accounts from the British and Danish sides.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the fifth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.

A curious collection of essays, seeking answers to BURNING QUESTIONS such as: Why do people everywhere tell stories? How much of yourself can you give away without evaporating? What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism? In over fifty pieces, Atwood aims her prodigious intellect and impish humour at our world, and reports back to us.

An investigation of  The Eye of Revelation, a system of inner alchemy meant to awaken the subtle powers of the human body and mind.

Embark on the most rewarding and illuminating journey of your life, with this step by step guide to mastering internal reflection

International in scope, this volume brings together leading and emerging voices working at the intersection of contemporary art, visual culture, activism, and climate change.

A darkly evocative compendium of images exploring natural, constructed, imaginary and subconscious underworlds, curated by renowned image collector and social media figure Stephen Ellcock. Underworlds takes readers on a captivating visual odyssey to the underbelly of everything, beginning with depictions of life and natural systems existing beneath the surface of the Earth and finishing with imagery that emanates from the depths of our subconscious. Work by world-renowned artists ¿ from Rubens and René Magritte to contemporary artists such as Kyra Walker and Edward Burtynsky ¿ is featured alongside recently unearthed images from archives around the world. Expertly curated, themed and paired by image alchemist Stephen Ellcock, these remarkable depictions evoke the underworlds ¿ both real and imagined ¿ that have fascinated mankind for millennia. From the burrows and secret bunkers beneath our feet to imagined hellscapes and surrealist dreamscapes, the disquieting, alarming and wonderful visuals span natural and constructed subterranea and imagined and subconscious worlds. The works of art featured range from the naturalistic, scientific and photographic to the surreal and visionary. A personal introduction by Stephen together with contextual chapter introductions establish the key themes and illuminate the hidden meanings and symbolism in the artworks while panel texts elucidate key concepts, historical events and figures. Thought-provoking literary, philosophical and spiritual quotations punctuate the intriguing images. Together, the arresting images and authoritative text highlight the interplay between the real and the imagined, revealing how the real has fed our fears and hopes and informed our imagination, and conversely how our imagination has depicted the esoteric, the abject and the unknown.

One of the many names the Bible ascribes to the Devil is the Prince of the Power of the Air (Eph. 2:2). While it's easy to overlook such details, this ominous title communicates far-reaching implications. Its various meanings and ties will lead to profound potentials that help expose the sweeping extent of the Devil's hand in our time. Fascinating things you will read about include: ¿ Fowl and what they teach us about the spirit realm. ¿ Satan and the manipulation of storms, tornadoes, lightning, and other atmospheric phenomena. ¿ The Industrial Revolution, the end-times explosion of knowledge, and the Age of Ever-Learning. ¿ How demons impart wisdom and why some technologies thrive in certain eras and not others. ¿ How scripture demonstrates two distinct forms of supernaturalism: Overt and Covert. ¿ You'll also explore spiritism, necromancy, electricity, urbanization, modern technology, Bible technology, unexplained orbs of light, cities ...AND MORE!¿¿One of the objectives of this book is to give the reader an opportunity to shed any feeble beliefs they may have about Satan. You might even say that this study does an "about face," and travels one hundred and eighty degrees in the opposite direction. Scripture doesn't present any sort of weak presence on the part of the Devil, so we have no excuse to hold beliefs reflective of such things. Satan is alive and well in the twenty-first-century-and working!

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A beautiful love letter to nature and the world around us.”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club September ’24 Pick)THE PERFECT GIFT FOR NATURE LOVERS, BIRDERS, AND GARDENERS, WITH ORIGINAL COLOR ART THROUGHOUT * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER  * INDIE NEXT PICKFrom the beloved New York Times opinion writer: a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, both personal and natural.In The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons—from a crow spied on New Year’s Day, its resourcefulness and sense of community setting a theme for the year, to the lingering bluebirds of December, revisiting the nest box they used in spring—what develops is a portrait of joy and grief: joy in the ongoing pleasures of the natural world, and grief over winters that end too soon and songbirds that grow fewer and fewer.Along the way, we also glimpse the changing rhythms of a human life. Grown children, unexpectedly home during the pandemic, prepare to depart once more. Birdsong and night-blooming flowers evoke generations past. The city and the country where Renkl raised her family transform a little more with each passing day. And the natural world, now in visible flux, requires every ounce of hope and commitment from the author—and from us. For, as Renkl writes, “radiant things are bursting forth in the darkest places, in the smallest nooks and deepest cracks of the hidden world.”With fifty-two original color artworks by the author’s brother, Billy Renkl, The Comfort of Crows is a lovely and deeply moving book from a cherished observer of the natural world.

"The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, appreciated by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life: the first is attaining happiness in this life (and in future lives); the second goal is achieving spiritual liberation, freedom, and absolute peace. Many of the key themes of the verses are presented in dichotomies or pairs: for example, grief and suffering versus joy; developing the mind instead of being negligent about one's mental attitude and conduct; virtuous action versus misconduct; and being truthful versus being deceitful. The purpose of these contrasts is very simple: to describe the difference between what leads to desirable outcomes and what does not. This accessible translation combines Gil Fronsdal's personal knowledge of the Buddhist path with his rigorous attention to detail, bringing forth the original Pali text for seekers of all levels"--

"A collection of essays in which the author discusses the small and large things that delight him"--

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE 2024 NATIONAL OUTBOOK AWARD FOR JOURNEYSSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 SPEAKER'S BOOK AWARDFINALIST FOR THE BANFF MOUNTAIN BOOK COMPETITION FOR ADVENTURE TRAVELFrom Canada’s most accomplished adventurer and storyteller comes a gripping journey into the vastness of Canada’s landscape and history.Looking out his porch window one spring morning, Adam Shoalts spotted a majestic peregrine falcon flying across the neighbouring fields near Lake Erie. Each spring, falcons migrate from southernmost Canada to remote arctic mountains. Grabbing his backpack and canoe, Shoalts resolved to follow the falcon’s route north on an astonishing 3,400-kilometre journey to the Arctic.Along the way, he faces a huge variety of challenges and obstacles, including storms on the Great Lakes, finding campsites in the urban wilderness of Toronto and Montreal, avoiding busy commercial freighter traffic, gale force winds, massive hydroelectric dams, bushwhacking without trails, dealing with hunger, multiple bear encounters, and navigating white-water rapids on icy northern rivers far from any help.In his signature style, Shoalts roams as much across space as he does time, winding his way through a stunning diversity of landscapes ranging from lush Carolinian forests to lonely windswept mountains, salty seas to trackless swamps, pristine lakes to glittering mega-cities, as well as the sites of long ago battles, shipwrecks, forgotten forts, and abandoned trading posts. Through his travels, he reveals how interconnected wild places are, from the loneliest depths of the northern wilderness to busy urban parks, and the vital importance of these connections.Where the Falcon Flies invites readers on an extraordinary armchair adventure that spans five ecoregions and centuries of fascinating history, and is a masterwork by one of Canada’s most successful and audacious authors.

Dive into the captivating world of 'Lore Olympus: Volume Four: UK Edition', a masterpiece penned by the talented Rachel Smythe. Published in 2023, this book is a gem in the realm of its genre. The story unfolds in an intriguing manner, keeping you hooked till the last page. The book is a testament to Smythe's storytelling prowess and her ability to create a world that is both enchanting and relatable. This UK Edition has been brought to you by Cornerstone, a publisher renowned for its selection of high-quality books. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Don't miss out on this mesmerizing journey into the world of Lore Olympus.

'Always forgive your enemies - but never forget their names.' JFK'What do you want to be a sailor for? There are greater storms in politics than you will ever find at sea. Piracy, broadsides, blood on the decks. You will find them all in politics.' David Lloyd George'Unchallenged master of the self-inflicted wound.' Nicholas Soames on Boris Johnson, apropos his switch to campaigning for Brexit Structured to follow the arc of a life in politics - from childhood aspirations and first attempts at getting elected, to navigating the back benches, ascending the greasy pole, dealing with detractors, facing crises, and finally escaping - this unique collection weaves together the wittiest, wisest and most acerbic political quotations from the last 2,000 years. Punctuated throughout by candid insights from Sir Vince Cable, How to Be a Politician is a timeless and entertaining education in the dark arts of politics.