The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

This vocabulary builder is intended for intermediate French learners, who wish to rapidly raise their lexical knowledge to the advanced level.French is one of the languages in which the purity of expression is most highly praised (a nice way to describe snobbishness, one might say….), up to the point at which non-native speakers could become exasperated by the multitude of nuances, specific tropes, and particular syntax structures that seem to flow in at every corner in written and...

The The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & Kybalion compose two pillars of Hermetic thought. Combined here in one volume, these two works share true wisdom with those ready to receive it. “When the ears of the student are ready to hear, then cometh the lips to fill them with wisdom.”The Kybalion was first published anonymously in 1908 by “The Three Initiates.” The true authorship of the work is unknown, although theories suggest it was written entirely or in part by William Walker Atkinson...

The Kybalion & The Emerald Tablet of Hermes compose two pillars of Hermetic thought. Combined here in one volume, these two works share true wisdom with those ready to receive it. “When the ears of the student are ready to hear, then cometh the lips to fill them with wisdom.”The Kybalion was first published anonymously in 1908 by “The Three Initiates.” The true authorship of the work is unknown, although theories suggest it was written entirely or in part by William Walker Atkinson...

"The bustling, bawdy world of 18th-century London [is] expertly evoked . . . This is undoubtedly the start of a major career for this young writer." — VogueShortlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction • A Refinery 29 Favorite Book of the Year • A Booklist Top 10 First Novels of the Year • A People Best Book of the FallOne September evening in 1785, merchant Jonah Hancock learns that the captain of ...

[UPDATE Our free vocabulary trainer at http://hermestrainer.pythonanywhere.com ]This intensive lexical builder is addressed to B1-B2 intermediate learners of German, who are already capable of reading easy German stories, and who would like to enrich (and/or refresh) their vocabulary up to the advanced level in order to approach more complex German texts.Each piece of vocabulary is embedded in at least three example sentences in order to appeal to active understanding and t...

Cecilia and Julio's forbidden love seems destined for disaster – she is a conservative religious woman, and he is a progressive atheist.Set in Spain in 1976, just after the death of the dictator Franco, the couple's romance is threatened by Cecilia's fascist father and brother, and the Catholic conservatives of the Opus Dei. When the students return from a ski trip in the Alps and stop the bus near the Spanish border to watch erotic movies, Cecilia and Julio's secr...

What if you could unlock the secrets of the cosmos, understand the nature of the divine, and discover your soul's purpose?Corpus Hermeticum is a modern translation of the foundational Hermetic texts, designed to make the profound teachings of Hermes Trismegistus accessible to contemporary readers. These ancient writings explore fundamental truths about creation, the interplay between the material and spiritual realms, and the path to self-discovery and enl...

Journey from the insecurity of fear and doubt to the courage flowing from true security in God’s love. This pocket-sized booklet features thirty Scripture-based meditations and prayers, plus an appendix of additional prayers to inspire confidence in the abiding and unconditional love of God. Trusting in God's Love is part of the Just a Minute Meditations series from Pauline Books & Media, a collection of themed meditation booklets to help you pray through the challenges of life.

The Emerald Tablet (Attributed to Hermes Trismegistus) An ancient alchemical text presenting the principles of Hermetic philosophy. It explores the concept of "as above, so below," emphasizing unity between the material and spiritual worlds. The tablet offers symbolic insights into transformation, enlightenment, and the pursuit of divine wisdom.

"As above, so below": This line encapsulates a fundamental principle of alchemy, suggesting that the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (an individual) are interconnected and mirror each other. It implies that what happens on a larger scale also occurs on a smaller scale and vice versa."That which is below is like that which is above, and that which is above is like that which is below, to accomplish the miracles of one thing.": This reiterates the concept of correspondence between...

“[May] these meditations unlock in your heart the courage to believe in God’s desire to save and bless you even through the darkest hours of your life.”—from the IntroductionThese thirty daily meditations offer reassurance that our loving God always walks with us, especially in times of sadness and desolation. Each day’s meditation includes:a Scripture passagea reflectiona short prayer.This collection of hope-filled reflections and p...