Practical Classics

The beloved classic novel, the basis of the classic film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock As children, sisters Gillian and Sally were forever outsiders in their small New England town, teased, taunted and shunned for the air of magic that seems to sparkle in the air around them. All...

In this practical sourcebook, the authors bring together old & new techniques which they hope will inspire others to explore the multi-faceted world of planetary magick. The influence of the seven Wandering Stars or Deathless Powers of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn has shaped the development of magick for many thousands of years. Their influence can be seen permeating many of the modern Western Esoteric Traditions, who are the inheritors of the wisdom & knowledge passed down through the ages. From Ancient Sumeria, to the Greeks, the Romans, the early Qabalists, ...

One of the great gifts of the yogic path is that it returns us to a life of simplicity, even as we go about our lives in a world of growing complexity. Through practice, we ultimately find the freedom to be who we really are, and allow others do the same. This was Patañjali's original intention...

The Fibonacci Sequence Explained: Spirals in Nature, Sunflowers, Pinecones, Hurricanes, Seashells, and Classical Architecture Revealed Through Mathematical Growth Patterns explores one of the most fascinating connections between mathematics and the natural world. From the seed patterns of sunflowers to the spiral arms of galaxies, this book reveals how a simple numerical rule creates stunning forms that appear across biology, art, architecture, and design. Written in clear and engaging language, it shows how recursive growth leads to the golden ratio and how that ratio shapes the world ...

Step beyond the marble columns and into the bizarre heart of the ancient world with Weird but True Stories from Ancient Greece: Bizarre, Shocking, and Unbelievable Tales from the Classical World. This captivating collection brings together ten strange, surprising, and completely true stories that reveal the weird side of one of history’s most celebrated civilizations. Discover a philosopher who leapt into a volcano to prove his divinity, a city that put a statue on trial for murder, and a mysterious temple where Greeks spoke with the dead. From wild rituals in Sparta to marathon runs that...

The History of Slasher Films: From Cult Classics to Modern Horror Icons is your ultimate guide to one of cinema’s most enduring—and thrilling—genres. Whether you're a longtime horror fan or just discovering the thrill of the Final Girl, this engaging and in-depth book traces the evolution of the slasher film from its early roots in the 1930s to its 21st-century reinvention. Packed with fascinating film history, cultural analysis, iconic characters, and must-watch movie recommendations, this book explores how slasher movies reflect our fears, challenge social norms, and continue to ...

In The Mother at Home, John Abbott speaks with clear, practical warmth to the daily work of motherhood—showing how a mother’s quiet influence shapes a child’s character, habits, and eternal outlook. With vivid examples drawn from ordinary family life, Abbott explains why loving authority matters, how to establish willing obedience without constant conflict, and how a mother can correct faults fairly, wisely, and consistently. This classic Christian guide moves from responsibility to real-world methods: forming order in the home, planning routines that reduce turmoil, addressing a ...

Tobey Heydon is "practically seventeen" and thinks she is old enough to make her own decisions. Whether it's saving her sister Alicia from last minute wedding disasters to keeping her sister Janet informed on her little boy's well-being to hiding her diary from her little sister Midge, Tobey handles it all with Brose by her side. They survive the arrival of a beautiful blonde at the lake but will they survive Tobey's mysterious date for the Heart Hop?

Using his own understanding and study of Scripture, J.C. Ryle consolidates, organizes, and explains this learned wisdom in The Duties of Parents. Broken up into 17 principles, perfect for devotional use, this resource provides advice, guidance, instruction, reminders, and tools for parents who...

Read by the author, Melody Beattie. Have you lost sight of yourself while addressing the needs of others? Is someone else's problem your problem? Fully revised and updated, with a new chapter on trauma and anxiety, this modern classic – that has already sold over 7 million copies across the...

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life - Practical Stoicism - Self-Mastery & Resilience - Anti-Anxiety Toolkit - Timeless Philosophy Classics - Mindset Transformation - Inner Peace & Clarity - Emotional Resilience Guide Life will not slow down for you. But your mind can stop spinning. Two thousand years ago, three men with nothing in common — an emperor, a statesman, and a slave — discovered the same unshakable truth: peace has nothing to do with your circumstances, and everything to do with how you think. This 3-book collection puts their hard-won wisdom directly in your hands, translated into...

Mind in Motion: Exploring the Transformative Ideas of Lev Vygotsky and the Social Foundations of Learning Discover the revolutionary ideas of Lev Vygotsky, the brilliant psychologist whose theories forever changed how we understand learning, development, and the human mind. Mind in Motion offers an engaging and accessible exploration of Vygotsky’s most influential concepts, including the Zone of Proximal Development, scaffolding, cultural mediation, and the social origins of thought. This comprehensive guide traces Vygotsky’s life and ideas from their historical roots to their enduring ...

Discover the timeless wisdom of one of history’s most influential thinkers in Faith, Reason, and the Soul: Exploring the Enduring Ideas of Saint Augustine. Born during the final years of the Roman Empire, Augustine of Hippo transformed philosophy and theology with insights that continue to shape how we understand human nature, morality, and the search for truth. His works, including Confessions and The City of God, remain cornerstones of Western thought, blending classical philosophy with Christian faith in a way that still resonates today. This engaging and accessible book introduces ...

What was Socrates really like? Plato made Socrates one of philosophy’s most enduring voices. Xenophon remembered him differently: as a teacher encountered in streets, workshops, gymnasiums, homes, and public spaces—a man concerned not only with abstract questions, but with the practical demands of living well. In the Memorabilia, Xenophon answers the charges that led to Socrates’ execution. He argues that Socrates neither rejected the gods nor corrupted the young. Instead, he encouraged those around him to cultivate self-control, sound judgment, loyalty, competence, and reverence. ...

'About things that are within our power and those that are not.' Epictetus' Discourses have been the most widely read and influential of all writings of Stoic philosophy, from antiquity onwards. They set out the core ethical principles of Stoicism in a form designed to help people put them into...

Prominent meditation scholar and teacher Shinzen Young shows you how to achieve and apply the benefits of meditation to your daily life—now this perennial seller is available on CD This program includes: Mantra Meditation: A powerful way to calm the mind and body Vipassana Meditation...

A fresh, modern re-imagining of the essential Osho meditation text For decades Meditation: The First and Last Freedom has been the essential guide to meditation and Osho meditation techniques. Developed specifically for a contemporary audience, this foundational guide shows that meditation need...

The History of Scientific Breakthroughs: The Discoveries That Changed How We Understand Reality BOOK 4: The Quantum Revolution: How Quantum Mechanics Shattered Classical Reality explores one of the most profound turning points in the history of science, when the familiar, orderly universe described by classical physics gave way to a stranger and far more powerful understanding of reality. Written for curious readers with no advanced scientific background required, this book traces how early twentieth century physicists confronted experimental results that simply could not be explained by ...

The Harmony of Thought: Understanding the Profound Philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz invites readers into the mind of one of history’s most extraordinary thinkers—a philosopher, mathematician, and visionary who sought to reveal the rational harmony at the heart of existence. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a true universal genius whose ideas shaped modern science, mathematics, and philosophy. In this richly detailed and accessible exploration, The Practical Atlas traces the life and legacy of a thinker who believed that reason and faith, logic and love, could coexist within a single...

In this audiobook, William L. Riordan, one of the "muckracker" journalists, records Plunkitt's take on politics in Plunkitt's own words - as delivered from the bootblack stand at the New York County Courthouse, Plunkitt's only office. His take on life, politics, and morality is as delightfully frank as it is astonishingly cynical. Enjoy!