Venture back in time to Victorian London to join literature's greatest detective team — the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his devoted assistant, Dr. Watson — as they investigate a dozen of their best-known cases. Originally published in 1892, this is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary sleuth.Featured tales include several of the author's personal favorites: ‘A Scandal in Bohemia’ — in which a king is blackmailed by a former lover and Holmes matches wits with the o...

Originally published in 1961, ‘The Knowledge of the Holy’ written by AW Tozer, an American pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and an author who emphasized the need for a deeper knowledge of God and development of the “inner life.” For this reason he has been described as an “evangelical mystic.” He was extremely influential in evangelical Christianity in his generation and was often called a “twentieth-century prophet.”This is an awe-inspiring classic on the Nature of God. It ...

First published in 1897, 'The Invisible Man' ranks as one of the most famous scientific fantasies ever written. Part of a series of pseudoscientific romances written by H. G. Wells (18661946) early in his career, the novel helped establish the British author as one of the first and best writers of science fiction.Wells' years as a science student undoubtedly inspired a number of his early works, including this strikingly original novel. Set in turn-of-the-century England, the story focuses...

Charles Dickens is arguably the first fiction writer to have become an international celebrity. He popularized episodic fiction and the cliffhanger, which had a profound influence on the development of film and television. He enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, winning universal praise as a literary genius. Dickens' novels and beloved tales not only entertained the world, but helped to improve the lives of the lower classes and fight social injustices. For the first time ...

This book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. The sutras begin with the most basic concentration, and then progresses to discipline, manifestation, and finally, emancipation of the transcendental ego. It is now considered one of the most important textual sources for the practice of yoga. This classic work of Indian philosophy spells out succinctly how the mind works, and how it is possible to use the mind to attain ...

Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus’ journey home from the Trojan War has inspired writers from Virgil to James Joyce. Odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens’ song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his kingdom and his loyal wife.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Homer is best known as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He was believ...

In the course of his travels and adventures in Europe and South America, Candide saw and suffered such misfortune that it was difficult for him to believe this was "the best of all possible worlds" as Dr. Pangloss had assured him. Indeed, it seemed to be quite the opposite. In brilliantly skewering such naïveté, Voltaire mercilessly exposes and satirizes romance, science, philosophy, religion, and government — the ideas and forces that permeate and control the lives of men.After many trial...

The original Chanakya Neeti was written over two thousand years ago, but its brilliant verses are still applicable today because the basic quests of man remain the same—peace, prosperity and happiness. Imbibe Chanakya’s wisdom to break loose from the web of troubles and create the life you desire on your terms. It is a treatise on the ideal way of life and shows Chanakya’s deep study of the Indian way of life. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India. The book portrays...

First published in 1555, “The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus” is a collection of the cryptic predictions of Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus. Written in quatrains—four-line poetic verses—these prophecies have fascinated and puzzled readers for centuries due to their symbolic and ambiguous language.The book compiles all of Nostradamus’ predictions, covering a wide range of topics, including wars, political upheavals, natural disasters, and the rise and fall of leaders. ...

‘The Analects’ are a collection of Confucius's sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC. Together they express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one's fellow man, he argued that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual's supreme goal. And, while following the Way, or the truth, might not result in immediate or material gain, Confucius sh...

‘Nicomachean Ethics’ moves beyond the purely theoretical analysis of moral philosophy by examining its practical application. It is one of the world’s great books by Aristotle. Aristotle is well known for the precision with which he chooses his words, and in this elegant translation, his work has found its ideal match. Aristotelian ethics is concerned with how an individual should best live their life and at its core asserts the idea that the most virtuous life will be the happiest one. Li...

This book provides a scientific explanation of the use and power of prayer affirmations for health, success and happiness. It contributes to conscious understanding and application of the laws governing the super-consciousness. Paramhansa Yogananda was an Indian yogi and guru who introduced millions of westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book, 'Autobiography of a Yogi'. Included are comprehensive instructions and a wide variety of affirmations for healing t...