In "The Promulgation of Universal Peace," Abdu'l-Bahá 'Abbás, a prominent figure in the Bahá'í faith, presents a compelling vision for a world free from conflict and strife. Written in 1912, this timeless work explores the root causes of war and offers practical solutions for achieving lasting peace. 'Abbás calls for unity among all nations, races, and religions, emphasizing the importance of education, justice, and the elimination of prejudice. Through its profound insights and unwavering optimism, "The Promulgation of Universal Peace" remains an essential guide for anyone seeking to create a more just and harmonious world.
In the realm of forgotten lore, where imagination reigns supreme, lies "Mother's Nursery Tales," a timeless collection of enchanting stories by Katharine Pyle. Step into a world where talking animals, mischievous fairies, and brave heroes embark on extraordinary adventures. From the beloved "Cinderella" to the whimsical "The Three Little Pigs," each tale is a tapestry of wonder, woven with vibrant language and captivating illustrations. Prepare to be transported to a realm where childhood dreams take flight and the magic of storytelling unfolds.
Whitman claimed that after years of competing for "the usual rewards", he determined to become a poet. He first experimented with a variety of popular literary genres which appealed to the cultural tastes of the period. As early as 1850, he began writing what would become Leaves of Grass, a collection of poetry which he would continue editing and revising until his death. Whitman intended to write a distinctly American epic and used free verse with a cadence based on the Bible. At the end of June 1855, Whitman surprised his brothers with the alreadyprinted first edition of Leaves of Grass. Whitman paid for the publication of the first edition of Leaves of Grass himself.
In the annals of history, Volume III of "The World's Story" unfolds a captivating tapestry of civilizations and empires. From the rise of ancient Greece to the grandeur of Rome, from the enigmatic Orient to the vibrant Americas, this volume transports readers on an epic journey through time.
Through vivid prose and meticulous research, Eva March Tappan paints a panoramic portrait of human endeavor, revealing the triumphs, tragedies, and enduring legacies that have shaped our world. Prepare to be immersed in a realm where history comes alive, where the past whispers secrets and the future unfolds before your very eyes.
In the annals of history, where civilizations rise and fall, "The World's Story Volume II" unveils a captivating tapestry of human endeavor. From the ancient empires of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the rise of Greece and Rome, this timeless masterpiece transports readers through millennia of triumph, tragedy, and cultural brilliance.
Join renowned historian Eva March Tappan as she chronicles the pivotal events that shaped our world. Witness the grandeur of pharaohs, the wisdom of philosophers, and the indomitable spirit of warriors. Discover the secrets of lost civilizations, the birth of democracy, and the transformative power of ideas.
Prepare to be captivated by the eloquence and wisdom of history's greatest orators in "The World's Famous Orations, Vol. III." This timeless collection features speeches that have shaped nations, inspired movements, and left an enduring mark on the human experience. From the fiery rhetoric of William Jennings Bryan to the profound insights of Mahatma Gandhi, these orations offer a glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who have changed the course of history. Immerse yourself in the power of words and witness the transformative impact of oratory on the world stage.
In the annals of history, a tapestry of civilizations unfolds, each thread a vibrant hue in the grand design of human existence. From the dawn of time to the rise of mighty empires, "The World's Story Volume I" embarks on an epic journey through the ages.
Join renowned historian Eva March Tappan as she weaves together the threads of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. Witness the birth of writing, the rise of science, and the clash of armies that shaped the destiny of nations. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this timeless classic brings the past to life, illuminating the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped our world.
In the annals of Jewish history, the Nevi'im, or Prophets, stand as towering figures, their words echoing through the ages. This unabridged edition of Nevi'im 07, meticulously crafted by the Jewish Publication Society of America, offers a profound exploration into the lives and teachings of these extraordinary individuals.
From the enigmatic Amos to the visionary Isaiah, from the fiery Jeremiah to the enigmatic Ezekiel, each prophet emerges as a distinct voice, grappling with the complexities of their time and delivering messages of hope, judgment, and redemption. Through their writings, we witness the unfolding drama of Israel's history, the rise and fall of empires, and the enduring power of faith.
In the tapestry of time, where civilizations rise and fall, "The World's Story Volume VI" unravels the captivating tales of the 19th and 20th centuries. From the Industrial Revolution to the dawn of the atomic age, this volume chronicles the transformative events that shaped our modern world.
Join Eva March Tappan on an epic journey through the lives of extraordinary figures, the rise of nations, and the clash of ideologies. Witness the birth of democracy, the horrors of war, and the indomitable spirit of humanity as it navigates the complexities of a rapidly changing world.
In the annals of history, Volume V of "The World's Story" unfolds a captivating tapestry of civilizations and empires. From the rise of ancient Greece to the grandeur of Rome, from the enigmatic Orient to the vibrant Americas, this volume transports readers on an epic journey through time.
Through vivid prose and meticulous research, Eva March Tappan paints a panoramic portrait of human endeavor, revealing the triumphs, tragedies, and enduring legacies that have shaped our world. Prepare to be immersed in a captivating narrative that illuminates the interconnectedness of civilizations and the timeless quest for knowledge, power, and purpose.
Prepare to be captivated by the eloquence and wisdom of history's greatest orators in "The World's Famous Orations, Vol. IV." This captivating collection features speeches that have shaped nations, inspired movements, and left an enduring mark on the human experience. From the fiery rhetoric of William Jennings Bryan to the profound insights of Mahatma Gandhi, these orations will ignite your imagination and challenge your perspectives. Immerse yourself in the words that have moved millions and discover the power of oratory to transform the world.
In the annals of history, Volume IV of "The World's Story" unfolds a captivating tapestry of civilizations and empires. From the rise of ancient Greece to the grandeur of Rome, from the enigmatic Orient to the vibrant Americas, this volume transports readers on an epic journey through time.
Through vivid prose and meticulous research, Eva March Tappan paints a panoramic portrait of human endeavor, revealing the triumphs, tragedies, and enduring legacies that have shaped our world. Prepare to be immersed in a captivating narrative that illuminates the interconnectedness of civilizations and the timeless quest for knowledge, power, and enlightenment.
In the twilight's embrace, as the world stirs from slumber, a tale of epic proportions unfolds. "The Dawn's Awake!" by Otto Leland Bohanan transports you to a realm where ancient prophecies intertwine with the destinies of mortals.
As the sun ascends, casting its golden rays upon the land, a young woman named Anya embarks on a perilous quest. Guided by a cryptic prophecy, she must confront her fears and unravel the secrets that have long been hidden. Along her path, she encounters enigmatic characters, each with their own motivations and secrets.
With each step, Anya delves deeper into a world of magic, mystery, and ancient lore. The fate of her people hangs in the balance as she races against time to fulfill her destiny. As the dawn breaks, the true nature of the prophecy is revealed, and the battle between light and darkness reaches its climax.
In the quaint town of Bidwell, Ohio, a young boy named Sam McPherson embarks on a transformative journey in Sherwood Anderson's "Windy McPherson's Son." As the son of the enigmatic and charismatic Windy McPherson, Sam grapples with the weight of his father's legacy and the complexities of his own identity. Through a series of poignant encounters and introspective moments, Sam navigates the challenges of adolescence, the search for meaning, and the enduring bonds of family.
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Caroline Meeber, known as Sister Carrie to her family, moves to Chicago at the tender age of eighteen to try to make something of herself. Living with her sister and brotherinlaw, she quickly finds that life, and work, are hard in the big city. She soon takes up with a traveling salesman she met on the train into town. Months later her eye is turned by one of the salesman's acquaintances, George Hurstwood, and viceversa. A series of events lead Carrie and Hurstwood to New York City, where both struggle to live out the aspirations that brought them there.
Theodore Dreiser was one of the earliest naturalist writers, but he wrote Sister Carrie while the United States was still very Victorian in its morals. The book therefore caused a stir from the beginning: Carrie Meeber was clearly, even in the disguised language of the time, a sexually active, unmarried female, who wasn't made to suffer for her indiscretion to the extent considered necessary at the time. Dreiser's depiction of rough language merely added to the controversy. The first printing sold only 456 copies in two years; it was to be another five years before Dreiser could convince another publisher to carry the book. Today it's considered a classic and one of the "greatest of all American urban novels."
The text of Sister Carrie was unchanged until 1981, when the University of Pennsylvania Press published a new version with 36,000 words restored. The edition was not without controversy: the cuts were originally made before the first printing at the suggestion of Dreiser's wife, or his friend Arthur Henry, and Dreiser had approved all of them. Although the new Pennsylvania Edition, as it is called, made a good case for restoring the changes, it is the 1907 text that remains the most widely available today, and it is that text in this edition.
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In The Golden Bowl, an impoverished Italian aristocrat comes to London to marry a wealthy American, but meets an old mistress before the wedding and spends time with her, helping her pick out a wedding gift. After their marriage, his wife maintains a close relationship with her father, while their own relationship becomes strained.
Completed in 1904, Henry James himself considered The Golden Bowl one of his best novels, and it remains one of critics' favorites. Along with The Wings of the Dove and The Ambassadors, the novel represents James' "major phase," where he returned to the study of Americans abroad, which dominated his earlier career. The novel focuses almost entirely on four central characters, and explores themes of marriage and adultery in an intricate psychological study, which some critics have even suggested anticipates the style of streamofconsciousness writing.
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Jeeves Stories is a collection of humorous short stories by P. G. Wodehouse that feature the adventures of his most famous characters, Jeeves and Wooster. Wooster is a wealthy and idle young English gentleman of the interwar era. Jeeves is his extraordinarily competent valet whose name has since become synonymous with perfect service. The stories follow Wooster in his wanderings about London, around England, and across the Atlantic to New York, with Jeeves following in his wake and striving to keep his employer wellgroomed and properly presented. Along the way Jeeves must somehow also manage to extricate Wooster and his friends from the various scrapes and follies they get themselves into.
First published as early as 1915, the stories first appeared on both sides of the Atlantic in publications like The Saturday Evening Post and The Strand Magazine. They were later collected into books or reworked into novels. Though only less than 50 of Wodehouse's over 300 short stories feature Jeeves and Wooster, they remain his most enduring characters. They've been copied, imitated, and featured in countless interpretations and adaptations. A century later, these stories still are as amusing and entertaining as they were when they were first published.
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In Scarhaven Keep, the playwright Richard Copplestone is pulled into a search for a missing actor which leads him to the town of Scarhaven on the northern English sea coast. As he slowly uncovers the secrets of the residents of Scarhaven, the mystery deepens and reveals much more than a simple missing person.
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The American Crisis is a collection of articles by Thomas Paine, originally published from December 1776 to December 1783, that focus on rallying Americans during the worst years of the Revolutionary War. Paine used his deistic beliefs to galvanize the revolutionaries, for example by claiming that the British are trying to assume the powers of God and that God would support the American colonists. These articles were so influential that others began to adopt some of their more stirring phrases, catapulting them into the cultural consciousness; for example, the opening line of the first Crisis, which reads "These are the times that try men's souls."
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Suetonius was a Roman historian born in about 69 AD, shortly after the death of the emperor Nero. This book, detailing the lives of the twelve Roman emperors who were known as "Caesar"-some by a family connection to Julius Caesar, some just as a title-is considered to be Suetonius' most important work.
The Lives of the Caesars is a detailed account of the often dramatic lives of these emperors, whose abilities and morals varied enormously; from the capable, stable Augustus, to the insane Caligula. Several of these men died violently either by their own hand or by assassins. Suetonius, though, is careful to give credit where it is due, outlining the better actions and laws of each alongside an account of the crimes and immoralities they also carried out.
This turbulent period of Roman history has often been depicted in fiction and in media, drawing on the work of Suetonius and other contemporary historians. For example, Robert Graves' novel I, Claudius (1934), which was made into a highlycontroversial television series by the BBC in 1976.
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Published in 1919, Mr. Standfast is a thriller set in the latter half of the First World War, and the third of John Buchan's books to feature Richard Hannay.
Richard Hannay is called back from serving in France to take part in a secret mission: searching for a German agent. Hannay disguises himself as a pacifist and travels through England and Scotland to track down the spy at the center of a web of German agents who are leaking information about the war plans. He hopes to infiltrate and feed misinformation back to Germany. His journey takes him from Glasgow to Skye, onwards into the Swiss Alps, and on to the Western Front.
During the course of his work he's again reunited with Peter Pienaar and John Blenkiron, who both appear in Greenmantle, as well as Sir Walter Bullivant, his Foreign Office contact from The Thirty Nine Steps.
The title of the novel comes from a character in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to which there are many references in the book, not least of all as a codebook which Hannay uses to decipher messages from his allies.
The book finishes with a captivating description of some of the final battles of the First World War between Britain and Germany in Eastern France.
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While watching a film, Véronique d'Hergemont spots her childhood signature mysteriously written on the side of a hut in the background of a scene. Her visit to the location of the film shoot deepens the mystery, but also provides further clues that point her towards longlost relations and a great secret from ancient history: a secret that will require the services of a particular man to unravel.
The Secret of Sarek was published in the original French in 1919, and in this English translation in 1920. It was Maurice Leblanc's first Arsène Lupin novel written after the Great War, and its impact on Leblanc is palpable: the novel has a much darker tone than earlier works, and even the famous cheery charm of Lupin is diluted. The result is a classic horror story, bringing a new dimension to the series.
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Surprisingly timeless and under the guise of "Christian Mysticism," Underhill describes in 1914 what could rightly be called "secular mindfulness" today. Evelyn Underhill doesn't use much Christian terminology, instead preferring to use words that may be considered "new age." If one can get past the terminology, the "Practical Mysticism" allows anyone to explore the mystical aspects of their own worldview without necessarily betraying their prior deeplyheld beliefs.
Practical Mysticism is not a guidebook for mystical practice, though it does provide some tips along the way. What it does give is an introduction and apology for the sufficiently motivated; those that see (or want to see) the world in a different way.
