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Eric Chaline

    Eric Chaline is a journalist and writer specializing in history, philosophy, and religion. His work delves into the intersections of these disciplines, offering a unique perspective on human thought and culture. Chaline's incisive style and deep knowledge make his books compelling reads for anyone interested in life's big questions. His writing uncovers the complexities of the human experience through meticulous research and clear articulation.

    Eric Chaline
    Traveller's Guide to the Ancient World: Greece
    The Book of Zen
    Fifty Animals That Changed the Course of History
    Symbols of the Occult
    History's Worst Disasters and the stories behind them
    Tai chi for body, mind an spirit
    • 2023

      Magické symboly

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Objavte najvýznamnejšie symboly sveta pomocou tohto obrázkového lexikónuKniha objasňuje symboly z histórie, umenia a kultúry dešifrovaním symboliky a odhaľovaním historického pozadia i významu daného symbolu. Hlavné oblasti astrológie a kozmológie sú zoradené podľa tém: prírodný svet, starovek a mytológia, náboženstvá, kultúry a tajné spoločnosti, mágia a čarodejníctvo, satanizmus a démonológia, ale aj matematika, alchýmia a veda. Tento fascinujúci sprievodca dešifrovaním umožňuje lepšie pochopiť tajný jazyk znakov a symbolov a je jedinečným zdrojom informácií pre nadšencov okultizmu. Ilustrácie majú silnú symboliku a siahajú od mýtov a legiend starovekého sveta až po ikony používané v modernom náboženstve a vo vede. Kniha je napísaná vecne a zároveň pútavo. Jednotlivé témy korešpondujú so záujmami mladšej (runy vikingov, okultizmus) i staršej generácie (egyptské hieroglyfy, klinové písmo Mezopotámie, znamenia v horoskopoch). Publikácia je na Slovensku jedinečná, kniha na podobnú tému vyšla naposledy pred 30 rokmi.

      Magické symboly
    • 2021

      Symbols of the Occult

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in this book range from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern culture and science. You will discover the fascinating origins and meanings of over 500 signs and symbols, from the secrets of the Maya calendar to demon- summoning seals and secretive symbols of the hermetic orders. Divided into seven thematic sections – astrology; the natural world; sacred writings; alchemy, numerology and sacred geometry; magic; demonology; and the western esoteric tradition – this decoding guide is the ultimate resource for unlocking the secret language of signs and symbols for the modern occultist.

      Symbols of the Occult
    • 2015

      Martial Arts for Women: Winning Ways

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Martial arts provide a great workout for anyone, but for women, they present some special and positive advantages. Inside this book, find out how martial arts training can improve your fitness, help with your personal confidence, and train you mentally to face the challenges of life. Having a positive self-image and feeling physically confident can translate into many phases of your life. The focus and all-around fitness that martial arts can bring might be your ticket to a high-flying leap forward in your life.

      Martial Arts for Women: Winning Ways
    • 2013
    • 2012

      Historische blunders - Dwaze voorspellingen

      De grootste missers uit de geschiedenis

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      History’s Worst Predictions is a lighthearted look at fifty of the grandest predictions the world has seen—and how they proved to be spectacularly wrong.

      Historische blunders - Dwaze voorspellingen
    • 2012

      Predpovede, ktoré nevyšli

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Od najstarších čias má ľudská civilizácia svojich prorokov a vizionárov, ale či sa spoliehali na božskú inšpiráciu, či ich predpovede stáli na vedeckých základoch, alebo vychádzali z ekonomických modelov, prípadne pramenili z vlastnej imaginácie, po prečítaní 50 kapitoliek v knihe Predpovede, ktoré nevyšli zistíte, že aj tí najkvalifikovanejší vizionári občas mali takmer nadprirodzenú schopnosť trafiť úplne vedľa.

      Predpovede, ktoré nevyšli
    • 2011

      Charting the relationship between humans and animals and how certain species have been instrumental in the development of our understanding of the evolution of the natural world, this title explores the role animals have played in our culture and history.

      Fifty Animals That Changed the Course of History
    • 2011
    • 2011

      History's Worst Predictions is a lighthearted look at fifty of the grandest predictions the world has seen - and how they proved to be spectacularly wrong. Every aspect of human life - religion, politics, science, economy, culture and war - has provided material for the most far-fetched and inaccurate of predictions. The book asks why we are still here, given that the end of the world has been foretold over 200 times, including: for 1833 by William Miller, who claimed to be in direct contact with God, and for 1997 by Nostradamus, king of the poor prediction. This beautifully illustrated, full-colour volume contains photographs and maps that bring each chapter to life, depicting the people and institutions responsible for some of the most infamous predictions in human history.

      History's Worst Predictions