Over the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transforming it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Shakyamuni Buddha himself, relate to the "inner fire" that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha’s love life before his enlightenment and his later relationships with women; the tantric approach to sex am...

Elizabeth, the maiden queen of England, commenced her long and eventful reign by issuing in May, 1659 a law concerning religion entitled the “Act of Uniformity.” By this law all ministers were prohibited from conducting public worship otherwise than in accordance with minute directions for the Church of England, issued by Parliament. Any one who should violate this law was exposed to severe penalties, and upon a third offence to imprisonment for life. England, having broken from the Church...

About two centuries ago there were two young men, in England, by the name of Lawrence and John Washington. They were gentlemen of refinement and education, the sons of an opulent and distinguished family. Lawrence was a graduate of Oxford University, and was, by profession, a lawyer. John entered into commercial and mercantile affairs, and was an accomplished man of business. The renown of Virginia, named after Elizabeth, England’s virgin queen, was then luring many, even of the most illus...

No one now takes much interest in the history of the world before the coming of Christ. The old dynasties of Babylon, Media, Assyria, are but dim spectres lost in the remoteness of the long-forgotten past. Though the Christian lingers with solemn pleasure over the faintly-revealed scenes of patriarchal life, still he feels but little personal interest in the gorgeous empires which rise and disappear before him in those remote times, in spectral vision, like the genii of an Arabian tale. Th...

True Life Stories: The Greatest Native American Memoirs & Biographies is an evocative collection that weaves together the profound narratives of Native American history and culture through first-person accounts and biographical explorations. This anthology spans an impressive array of literary styles, from intimate memoirs to enlightening biographies, capturing the resilience and artistry of Indigenous voices. The works explore themes of identity, survival, and resistance, offering a richl...

The collection, 'The Autobiographies & Biographies of the Most Influential Native Americans,' encapsulates a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the profound impact and legacy of Native American leaders. Spanning diverse literary styles, the anthology showcases a harmonious blend of firsthand autobiographical insights and meticulously crafted biographies. Readers are invited to navigate through the visceral accounts of cultural resilience, identity, and transformation. This anthology ...

In "King Philip: War Chief of the Wampanoag People," John Stevens Cabot Abbott delves into the life and significance of Metacom, known as King Philip, who led the Wampanoag tribe during the tumultuous period of King Philip's War (1675-1678). Abbott's narrative intertwines rich historical detail with vivid storytelling, showcasing his commitment to exploring the cultural and social dynamics of Native American life in New England. The book presents a compelling examination not only of King P...

In "King Philip: War Chief of the Wampanoag People," John Stevens Cabot Abbott explores the life and legacy of Metacom, known as King Philip, who led his people during a pivotal conflict in early American history. Written in the mid-19th century, this historical account blends narrative flair with scholarly research, examining the clash between Indigenous cultures and European settlers. Abbott's vivid prose and attention to detail provide readers with an immersive understanding of the comp...

John Stevens Cabot Abbott's King Philip: War Chief of the Wampanoag People recounts the life of Metacom, known to English colonists as King Philip, and the devastating seventeenth-century conflict between the Wampanoag confederacy and expanding New England settlements. Written in Abbott's vigorous nineteenth-century narrative style, the book blends biography, military history, and moral reflection, situating Indigenous resistance within a dramatic account shaped by the era's romantic histo...

In "The French Revolution (Illustrated Edition)," John Stevens Cabot Abbott chronicles the tumultuous events of late 18th-century France with a vivid narrative that blends historical detail and engaging storytelling. Abbott's literary style is notable for its accessible prose and incorporation of illustrations, which serve to immerse readers in the rich tapestry of revolutionary fervor, cultural upheaval, and political transformation. As a work situated within the broader context of histor...

The Caril Fugate story is to be released as a four-part SHOWTIME docuseries on February 17. The documentary is based on the Addicus Books title, The Twelfth Victim—The Innocence of Caril Fugate in the Charles Starkweather Murder Rampage. The series will premiere on Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes airing weekly on Fridays at 7 p.m. CST, 8 p.m. EST on SHOWTIME. All four episodes will also be released on demand and on streaming platforms for SHOWTIME subscribers on Febr...

The French Revolution (Illustrated Edition) presents the upheaval of 1789 and its turbulent aftermath as a dramatic moral and political narrative, tracing the collapse of the ancien régime, the rise of popular sovereignty, the Terror, and the emergence of Napoleon. Abbott writes in the vivid, didactic prose characteristic of nineteenth-century historical literature, combining accessible storytelling with earnest reflection on liberty, violence, and providence. The illustrations heighten th...