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With 750 million people living in villages, India has the largest rural population in the world. Based on his Indian experience, Dr Kalam recommends a sustainable and inclusive development system called PURA—Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas—to uplift the rural masses not by subsidies...

This final volume of V-50, subtitled V-50: The Bridge to Freedom, consists of sessions thirteen through sixteen and workshops two and three of V-50. Also included is the Joe Pyne interview of Professor Galambos, several appendices of course-related material, and the Concordex (Master Index) for the three volumes of SIC ITUR AD ASTRA: V-50.

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. 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 Emerald Tablet of Hermes is a short, ancient text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. The brief Emerald Tablet has been puzzling and fascinating scholars for over 1,000 years.

In A History of Religious Ideas, Mircea Eliade examines the movement of Jewish thought out of ancient Eurasia, the Christian transformation of the Mediterranean area and Europe, and the rise and diffusion of Islam from approximately the sixth through the seventeenth centuries. Eliade’s vast knowledge of past and present scholarship provides a synthesis that is unparalleled. In addition to reviewing recent interpretations of the individual traditions, he explores the interactions of the three religions and shows their continuing mutual influence to be subtle but unmistakable.

Step into the enchanting world of Sylvie and Bruno, a captivating tale by Lewis Carroll, first published in 1889 and expanded in its second volume, Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, in 1893. As Carrolls final novel released during his lifetime, it intertwines two compelling narratives one grounded in the Victorian era and the other soaring through the whimsical realms of Fairyland. The former delves into the intricacies of society, philosophy, and morality, while the latter delights with nonsensical elements and playful poetry reminiscent of Carrolls beloved Alice stories. Immerse yourself in a rich...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A growing number of Americans want to tear down what it’s taken us 250 years to build—and they’ll start by canceling our shared history, ideals, and culture. Traditional areas of civic agreement are vanishing. We can’t agree on what makes America special. We...

Immerse yourself in the world of young Jean-Jacques Rousseau who is swayed more by the slightest pleasures at his fingertips than all the delights of paradise. His emotional vulnerability leads him on a series of adventurous escapades with drifters and outcasts, always culminating in a reunion with his mother figure, Madame de Warens. In an unparalleled act of self-disclosure, Rousseau starts Volume 3 with a scandalously indecent act in a dark alleyway. This 1903 edition, failing to understand the comically strange tone of the passage, omits it to shield the reader. (Summary by Martin Geeson)

Discover the esoteric teachings and principles of "The Kybalion" in this enlightening podcast. Delve into the seven hermetic principles that govern the universe, and explore their applications in everyday life. Ideal for those interested in philosophy, spirituality, and self-improvement, this podcast provides profound insights into the ancient wisdom of the Hermetic tradition and its relevance in the modern world.