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Russell H. Conwell, Robert Shackleton

"If you wish to be great at all, you must begin where you are and what you are" - R.H.CDelivered over 6,000 times by Russell H. Conwell, the founder of Temple University, "Acres of Diamonds" is one of the most famous inspirational lectures ever given in the United States. The central theme of the text is that success and opportunity are not found in distant, exotic places, but are often right in one's own community and environment. In essence, "You can get rich right where you are....

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G.R.S Mead

"Apollonius of Tyana was the most famous philosopher of the Græco-Roman world of the first century, and devoted the major part of his long life to the purification of the many cults of the Empire and to the instruction of the ministers and priests of its religions. With the exception of the Christ no more interesting personage appears upon the stage of Western history in these early years." - G. R. S. MeadIn this historical study, George Robert Stow Mead (1863-1933), an English sch...

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Aristotle

Along with his teacher Plato, Aristotle is generally regarded as one of the most influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical fields, including political theory. The title of the Politics literally means "the things concerning the polis". Aristotle's Politics is divided into eight books which are each further divided into chapters.

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F. A. Forbes

"Monica, it is true, was a Saint, but a Saint in the making. Saints are not born ready-made; holiness is a beautiful thing that is built up stone by stone, not brought into being by the touch of the enchanter's wand." - F.A. ForbesDiscover the inspiring story of one of Christianity's most beloved mothers. Revered as a saint in the Catholic Church, Monica of Hippo is remembered as a model of perseverance, patience, and prayer. She was also the devoted mother of Saint Augustine....

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Errico Malatesta

We have said that Anarchy is society without government. But is the suppression of government possible, desirable, or wise? Let us see....Errico Malatesta (4 December 1853 – 22 July 1932) was an Italian anarchist. He spent much of his life exiled from Italy and in total spent more than ten years in prison. Malatesta wrote and edited a number of radical newspapers and was also a friend of M. Bakunin.

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M. Florian

Moors in Spain : A wonderful chapter of the world's civilization, great warriors and statesmen, promoters of science and arts, their history and achievements."Of the various nations of the great Moslem family, none were more renowned in arts, as well as arms, than the Moorish conquerors in Spain. Their famous, though little known history, which is contained in the following pages, treats of a people who bore little resemblance to any other; who had their national vices and virtues,...

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Johann Habermann, Martin Luther

Dr. J. Habermann was a famous preacher and a distinguished scholar of his day. He was noted for his profound knowledge of oriental languages especially of the Hebrew. Still it is not this but the fact of his little prayer book that has endeared him to his fellow Christians. And this manual of prayers is the mature product of an inner life rich in the grace of God. On every page it bears the stamp of one for whom the communion with the eternal Father in heaven through the faith in Jesus Chr...

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Saint Athanasius

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Rev. H. Ellershaw

"The Life of Saint Antony" is one of the earliest and most influential Christian biographies. Written by Athanasius of Alexandria, a prominent church father and bishop in the early Christian Church, this work is considered one of the most important texts in Christian literature and contributed to the spread of monasticism throughout the Christian world, influencing figures like Saint Augustine and the monastic communities in the Eastern and Western Churches. The book details the life and s...

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Emilie Kip Baker

Originally published in 1913, "Stories of old Greece and Rome" is a remarkable book that opens the door to the captivating world of mythology. Whether you're a mythology enthusiast or someone looking to explore these timeless tales for the first time, this book is an excellent choice. It brings the myths of Pandora, Hercules, Oedipus, Mercury, and Jupiter to life in a way that's both entertaining and educational.This new edition, printed in large characters for a comfortable re...

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Sadhu Sundar Singh

*** Premium Ebook with beautiful layout ***Visions of the spiritual world : A Brief Description of the Spiritual Realm, Its Different States of Existence, and the Destiny of Good and Evil Men as Seen in VisionsSundar Singh was known in his lifetime as India's most famous convert to Christianity. His twenty-three years pilgrimage as a sadhu – a wandering, penniless pilgrim – had led him across more than twenty countries on four continents. H...

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Joshua Abelson

General and special studies on Christian mysticism are numerous enough; but it is somewhat remarkable that, in their introductory pages, authors, who have much to say of Plotinus and Neoplatonism, have nothing or very little on the still more cognate subject of Jewish mysticism. This is not, however, so very surprising, for, truth to tell, there is a singular dearth of anything like an adequate introduction to the study of Jewish mysticism itself. The impression left with the general reade...

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Nikola Tesla

"As I review the events of my past life I realize how subtle are the influences that shape our destinies." - N. TMy Inventions, an autobiographical collection of essays by the brilliant electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, offers a rare personal insight into one of history's most enigmatic inventors. Organized into six chapters, each detailing a specific phase of his life and career, the book is based on a series of articles Tesla wrote for Electrical Experimenter magazine in 1919. It...