Drinking from the Hidden Fountain - A Patristic Breviary - Ancient Wisdom for Today's World (Spidlik Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Drinking from the Hidden Fountain - A Patristic Breviary - Ancient Wisdom for Today's World (Spidlik Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

100 Philosophers - The Wisdom of the World's Great Thinkers (Levene Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

A definitive treasury of philosophers from around the world, from ancient times to the modern day. A must-read for anyone wanting answers to the most important questions, from those that have dared to ask them. This essential introduction to world philosophy contains the most noted quotations from

World History - From the Ancient World to the Information Age (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Ancient Secrets of the Fountain of Youth (Kelder Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Legend has it that hidden in the remote reaches of the Himalayan mountains lies a secret that would have saved Ponce de Leon from years of fruitless searching. There, generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of exercises with mystical, age-reversing properties. Known as the Tibetan

The Homeric Hymn to Hermes (Thomas Oliver)(Pevná vazba)

The Homeric Hymn to Hermes is the longest surviving hymn from ancient Greece, our fullest source for the god Hermes, and an entertaining narrative of theft, invention, cheekiness, and learning to get along. This study contains a new text of the poem, based on advances in our understanding of its

How to Run a Country: An Ancient Guide for Modern Leaders (Cicero Marcus Tullius)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless political wisdom from ancient history's greatest statesmanMarcus Cicero, Rome's greatest statesman and orator, was elected to the Roman Republic's highest office at a time when his beloved country was threatened by power-hungry politicians, dire economic troubles, foreign turmoil, and

Wonders of the World (Celli Daniela)(Pevná vazba)

Explore 31 extraordinary monuments from around the world--from ancient treasures like the Colosseum to the modern Sydney Opera House. A world of wonders awaits children in this book From the Palace of Versailles in France to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, from Knossos Palace in Greece to

The Golden Lake: Wisdom from the Stars for Life on Earth (Royal-Holt Lyssa)(Pevná vazba)

Sacred Geometry: Language of the Angels (Heath Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Reveals how the number science found in ancient sacred monuments reflects wisdom transmitted from the angelic orders - Explains how the angels transmitted megalithic science to early humans to further our conscious development - Decodes the angelic science hidden in a wide range of monuments,

History Atlas (de Moraes Thiago)(Pevná vazba)

Travel the world from ancient history to the present day in this stunning gift book from the acclaimed creator of MYTH ATLAS. Explore fifteen extraordinary civilisations, with spectacular, action-packed 'maps'. With quirky facts, humorous details and compelling stories, this is history at its most

Pocket RuPaul Wisdom - Witty Quotes and Wise Words From a Drag Superstar (Hardie Grant Books)(Pevná vazba)

The world according to

How to Give: An Ancient Guide to Giving and Receiving (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on generosity and gratitude from the great Stoic philosopher SenecaTo give and receive well may be the most human thing you can do--but it is also the closest you can come to divinity. So argues the great Roman Stoic thinker Seneca (c. 4 BCE-65 CE) in his longest and most searching

Gods I've Seen: Travels Among Hindus (Abbas)(Pevná vazba)

From the lens of Magnum's Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefsThis latest in Abbas's transcendent series of books on major world religions, featuring ritualistic elements - wind, water, earth, and fire, magic, the spiritualism of animals - to

Beeronomics: How Beer Explains the World (Swinnen Johan)(Pevná vazba)

From prompting a transition from hunter-gatherer, to an agrarian lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia, to bankrolling Britain's imperialist conquests, strategic taxation and the regulation of beer has played a pivotal role throughout history. Beeronomics: How Beer Explains the World tells these

From Women to the World: Letters for a New Century (Filippouli Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca 'It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die,' wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to 'study death always,' and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and

Architecture: A Visual History (Glancey Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the world's most incredible buildings, from the magnificent architecture of the ancient world to green buildings of the present day. Discover the beautiful details, principal elements, and decorative features of every architectural style, from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Machu Picchu, and

Whitaker's 2021: Today's World in One Volume (Whitaker's Almanack)(Pevná vazba)

The world-famous, number one almanack resource for facts, figures and statistics relating to the UK and the world returns! Whitaker's 2021 contains a comprehensive explanation of every aspect of national and local government infrastructure in the UK, astronomical and tidal data for 2021, guides to

How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on controlling anger in personal life and politics from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman SenecaIn his essay 'On Anger' (De Ira), the Roman Stoic thinker Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD) argues that anger is the most destructive passion: 'No plague has cost the human race more dear.'

Mark Hardcover (Gombis Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story.The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to

The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember (Rogers Fred)(Pevná vazba)

A timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty from the beloved PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for over 30 years, his

Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes (Lonely Planet Kids)(Pevná vazba)

From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation,

Romans, 6 (Bird Michael F.)(Pevná vazba)

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story.The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to

Tales from the Tao: The Wisdom of the Taoist Masters (Towler Solala)(Pevná vazba)

For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth,