The Virgin of the World (Trismegistos Hermes)(Paperback)

The Virgin of the World (Trismegistos Hermes)(Paperback)

This important Hermetic dialogue, the 'Virgin of the World' was very nearly lost to the mankind. It appears in only one book, a 5th century AD anthology of classical texts, collated by Johannes Stobaeus of Macedonia for his son Septimius. 'The Virgin of the World' describes a dialogue between the

The Emerald Tablet of Hermes (Trismegistus Hermes)(Pevná vazba)

The Emerald Tablet is a cryptic piece of the Hermetica reputed to contain the secret of the prima materia and its transmutation. It was highly regarded by medieval alchemists as the foundation of their art and its Hermetic tradition. The original source of the Emerald Tablet is unknown. Although

Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus (Salaman Clement)(Paperback)

'The Asclepius' is one of two philosophical books ascribed to the legendary sage of Ancient Egypt, Hermes Trismegistus, who was believed in classical and renaissance times to have lived shortly after Moses. The Greek original, lost since classical times, is thought to date from the 2nd or 3rd

Hermes: Guide of Souls (Kernyi Magda)(Paperback)

Karl Ker nyi presents here a beautiful, authoritative study of the great god Hermes whom the Greeks revered as Guides of Souls. Chapters on Hermes and Night, Hermes and Eros, and Hermes and the goddesses illuminate the complex role of Hermes in classical mythology, while also providing an

The Assumption of Mary (Healy Kilian John)(Paperback)

The last dogma defined by the Church is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heavenly glory. This dogma is the gateway to answer one of the greatest problems that has ever faced the human race. What is the meaning of life? Is death the end of everything? Mary's Assumption tells us that

The Ballad of the White Horse (Chesterton G. K.)(Paperback)

More than a thousand years ago, the ruler of a beleaguered kingdom saw a vision of the Virgin Mary that moved him to rally his chiefs and make a last stand. Alfred the Great freed his realm from Danish invaders in the year 878 with an against-all-odds triumph at the Battle of Ethandune. In this

Marriage Plot (Eugenides Jeffrey)(Paperback / softback)

The new novel from the bestselling author of Middlesex and The Virgin

On the Suffering of the World (Schopenhauer Arthur)(Paperback)

On the Suffering of the World is a collection of the later aphoristic writings of Arthur Schopenhauer, known for their incisive, aphoristic style and dark, pessimistic view of human existence. Edited and with an introduction by Eugene Thacker, On the Suffering of the World comprises a core

End of Everything (Abbott Megan)(Paperback / softback)

A mesmerising emotional thriller for fans of The Virgin Suicides and The Lovely

Knížka Welbeck Publishing Group Little Book Of Hermes, Karen Homer

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans – Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories. Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to

Virgin Soil (Turgenev Ivan Sergeevich)(Paperback)

Turgenev's final novel, Virgin Soil traces the destinies of several middle-class revolutionaries who seek to 'go to the people' by working on the land and instilling democratic ideas in the countryside's locals. They include the daydreaming impoverished young tutor Nezhdanov - employed by the

Secret History of the World (Black Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The complete history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day, based on the beliefs and writings of the secret

Quiet at the End of the World (James Lauren)(Paperback / softback)

The Reenchantment of the World (Berman Morris)(Paperback)

The Reenchantment of the World is a perceptive study of our scientific consciousness and a cogent and forceful challenge to its supremacy. Focusing on the rise of the mechanistic idea that we can know the natural world only by distancing ourselves from it, Berman shows how science acquired its

Castles of the World (Jestice Phyllis G.)(Paperback)

From the Highlands of Scotland to the plains of northern India, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of past worlds viewed through strongholds that continue to enrich the modern landscape. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized format, arranged chronologically, and illustrated with more

The World According to Foggy (Fogarty Carl)(Paperback)

Published to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Superbike World Championship, The World According to Foggy will delight the legions of motor sport fans in the UK and beyond, and will be lapped by those who have enjoyed books by Valentino Rossi, Guy Martin, Michael Dunlop, John

The Geography of the World Economy (Knox Paul)(Paperback)

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the globalization of the world economy. The book offers a consideration of local, regional, national and global economic development over the long historical term. The theory and practice of economic and

The Uncontrollability of the World (Rosa Hartmut)(Paperback)

The driving cultural force of that form of life we call 'modern' is the desire to make the world controllable. Yet it is only in encountering the uncontrollable that we really experience the world - only then do we feel touched, moved and alive. A world that is fully known, in which everything has

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medieval World (Jotischky Andrew)(Paperback)

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medieval World traces the development of peoples, cultures, and faiths between the coming of the barbarian invasions in the fourth century and the first voyages to the New World in the sixteenth. This colorful atlas illustrates the sweeping changes from the fall

No Virgin (Cassidy Anne)(Paperback / softback)

From the author of the critically acclaimed, LOOKING FOR JJ, shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize in 2004 and the Carnegie Medal in 2005.A raw, powerful, moving tale about a girl attempting to deal with the aftermath of a sexual

The World of Peaky Blinders: An Unofficial Guide (Whitehead Dan)(Paperback)

Welcome to The World of Peaky Blinders, a cultural guide to the world that inspired the hit BBC drama. Get ready to meet television's most notorious family. This fun compendium of trivia, quizzes, and 'how-to' guides will teach you how to dress, talk, drink and thrive like a Peaky Blinder. So, don

Daughters of Eve: Women of the Bible (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback)

Women play an immensely important role in the Bible: from Eve to the Virgin Mary, Sarah to Mary Magdalene, Naomi to the anonymous woman suffering severe menstrual bleeding who was healed by Jesus. They are a sisterhood of faith.As such, they challenge many of our assumptions about the role of women

A History of the World (Marr Andrew)(Paperback)

From the earliest civilizations to the twenty-first century, Andrew Marr's A History of the World is a compelling global journey through human

Deep Learning: Engage the World Change the World (Fullan Michael)(Paperback)

Engage the World Change the World Deep Learning has claimed the attention of educators and policymakers around the world. This book not only defines what deep learning is, but takes up the question of how to mobilize complex, whole-system change and transform learning for all students. Deep