The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Coventry offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the outbreak of war; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; the changing face of industry; the work of the many hospitals in the area; the...

‘The Matriarchal Science’ within the Series ‘The Shamanic Quest’ is a study that outlines the present debate about the dichotomy of matriarchy-patriarchy.On the level of the collective unconscious, the study demonstrates that the historical transition from matriarchy to patriarchy has not taken place in so far as the matriarchal symbols and cosmic energy holders, such as the lunar bull, and the serpent, are still present as ‘counterplayers’ to patriarchy within the universal uncons...

‘What is Shamanism?’ within the Series ‘The Shamanic Quest’ is an opening essay for understanding what shamanism is and which role it plays today in Western society and culture.The article proceeds empirically by clearly demonstrating in which ways shamanism is different from:—Animism—Paganism—Humanism—Parapsychology—Theosophy—Daoism—ZenThe purpose of the article was to show that shamanism really is a science, which be...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Pater"s graceful essays discuss the achievements of Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and other artists. Included is his celebrated discussion of the Mona Lisa in a study of Da Vinci. This book concludes with an uncompromising advocacy of hedonism, urging readers to experience life as fully as possible. His cry of "art for art"s sake" became the manifesto of the Aesthetic Movement, and his assessments of Renaissance art have influence...

Are we doomed to endless conflict, or is there a revolutionary path to lasting peace in the Middle East?For decades, Western peace plans have failed, leaving the region caught in a cycle of bloodshed with consequences for the entire world. But what if the true solution was never about separation, but about rediscovering a shared heritage?Forged in the fire of the regional war that began on October 7, 2023, a new movement has emerged from unprecedented discu...

How much is the life of your child or grandchild worth?This story starts with a milkmaid named Sarah Nelms in 1796. It resulted in the complete elimination of a plague that killed millions of people all over the world. Dr. Jenner developed the first "vaccine" that would go on to save millions of lives around the world. We now have multiple vaccines that prevent over 10,000 deaths every year in the US. We have vaccines that can prevent cancer. Yet, ...

The girl power book is about a beloved princess named Anuke, who does everything she can to ensure her kingdom's continued prosperity. She appeared to be content with her people, but one day the hues of life, love, and joy disappeared. A witch stole the rainbow gem from her kingdom, bringing misery and gloom to the land. When Princess found out, she set out on her own to confront the witch.Read this magical kids’ book to know if the Black Witch's action spells the end of the enchan...

What connection exists between a medieval Dutch painter like Hieronymus Bosch and a sinister series of murders in London in 1895? None, says Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard. But Sherlock Holmes disagrees. Together with Dr. John Watson, he investigates in sinister opium dens and a mysterious moated castle. Along the way, he meets a shady opera singer, an enigmatic gnome, and a derelict abortionist.

'Discovering Psalms as Prayer' takes the reader on a journey through the problems and practicalities of prayer, and the difficulties of different types of Psalms. Andy Roland describes how his travels in southern India opened up the Psalms in a new way for him. Psalms are then suggested for each period of the day: waking up in the morning, pausing at lunchtime, offering up the night-time. Psalms for early evening take us through the history of Israel and Judah, and the rich treasury of Heb...

“We should lay aside every hindrance and endeavor by uniting the whole force and spirit of our people to raise again a great British nation standing up before all the world; for such a nation, rising in its ancient vigor, can even at this hour save civilization." – Winston S. ChurchillIn 1938, British statesman The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill, a former military officer and member of the House of Commons, penned his Arms and the Covenant,

A streamlined and highly effective approach to trading without indicatorsMost forex traders rely on technical analysis books written for stock, futures, and option traders. However, long before computers and calculators, traders were trading naked. Naked trading is the simplest (and oldest) trading method. It's simply trading without technical indicators, and that is exactly what this book is about.Traders who use standard technical indicators focus on the ...

Tracing the life of architect Hans Heyerdahl Hallen (1930–2022), this book reveals the transnational influences that shaped his practice in South Africa, and the migratory circles of ideas that defined a new form of subtropical architecture.Beginning with Hallen's Nordic and South African roots, chapters then explore his practice and studies at the London County Council and Architectural Association, where he met with contemporaries such as Jane Drew and Maxwell Fr...