This basic text for AA members and groups around the world lays out the principles by which members recover and by which the fellowship functions. Originally published in 1952, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is the classic book used by AA members and groups around the world. It lays out the principles by which AA members recover and by which the fellowship functions. The basic text clarifies the Steps which constitute the AA way of life and the Traditions, by which AA maintains its unity.
A Journey into Christian Hermeticism
Now in a fully corrected edition, one of the true spiritual classics of the twentieth century. Published for the first time with an index and Cardinal Hans Urs von Balthasar's afterword, this new English publication of Meditations on the Tarot is the landmark edition of one of the most important works of esoteric Christianity. Written anonymously and published posthumously, as was the author's wish, the intention of this work is for the reader to find a relationship with the author in the spiritual dimensions of existence. The author wanted not to be thought of as a personality who lived from 1900 to 1973, but as a friend who is communicating with us from beyond the boundaries of ordinary life.
I know because I've seen most of them at close quarters.' As one of just a few judges licensed to try murder cases at the Old Bailey, the author has presided over many of the high-profile cases that all too often grab our attention in dramatic media headlines - for every unlawful death tells a story.
Fantastic Creatures of the Mountains and Seas is a new translation for contemporary readers of a classic Chinese text that is at once the geography of an ancient world, a bestiary of mythical creatures, and a book of cultural and medicinal lore. Illustrated throughout with more than 180 two-color drawings, it is a work for lovers of fantasy and mythology, ancient knowledge, fabulous beasts, and inspired art. The beings catalogued within these pages come from the regions of the known world, from the mountains and seas, the Great Wastelands, and the Lands Within the Seas that became China. They include spirits and deities and all sorts of strange creatures--dragons and phoenixes, hybrid beasts, some hideous or with a call like wood splitting, or that portend drought or flood or bounty; others whose flesh cures disease or fends off nightmares, or whose pelt guarantees many progeny
Focusing on Krishna's miraculous childhood and adolescence, this collection from the Srimad Bhagavata Purana highlights his playful interactions with friends, romantic escapades with cowherd maidens, and mischievous butter thefts. These engaging tales not only celebrate Krishna as a divine figure but also serve as a rich source of inspiration for artists and thinkers throughout history. Additionally, they offer profound insights into Hindu beliefs regarding creation, cosmography, and the cultural history of India.
William Morris is the designer of some of the finest wallpapers and fabrics of the nineteenth century. This selection of drawings and designs evokes Morris's charm and genius.
Culturally significant, this book preserves the integrity of the original artifact, featuring authentic copyright references and library stamps from esteemed global libraries. It offers readers a glimpse into historical knowledge, maintaining fidelity to the original text while highlighting its importance in the context of civilization.
Beowulf is one of the most important works of Old English literature. This epic poem is believed to have been composed between 700 and 750, its author is unknown. It tells the story of the hero Beowulf, and his battles against the monster Grendel (and Grendel's mother), and against an evil dragon. It tells mainly the mythical and to some extent the historical past of the Scandinavian Empire in the 6th century. Its diversity, complexity and profoundness, the timeless themes of power, courage, love and fidelity, together make Beowulf one of the most compelling and memorable works of world literature. As in the classical tradition of epic poetry (Homer's Odyssey, Virgil's Aeneid, Ferdowsi's The Epic of Kings) the poem is concerned with human values and moral choices. This book has entertained generations of readers, and it continues to be fascinating.
Lively and colourful . . . will make you laugh even as you wince. Emerald Street
The narrative follows Jack, a disillusioned English gentleman seeking revenge on women after being jilted by Alice, a maid. His journey into corruption and sadomasochistic desires reveals a dark exploration of taboo themes such as rape, abuse, and incest, all intertwined with his vindictive thoughts and dark humor. This controversial work, published anonymously in 1908, serves as a significant example of early twentieth-century British erotica, challenging societal norms and continuing to provoke discussion on obscenity and sexual fantasies.