State and Nature: Studies in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy by Peter Adamson and Christof Rapp
English | Apr 19, 2021 | ISBN: 3110735431 | 440 pages | PDF | 2 MB
A much-maligned feature of ancient and medieval political thought is its tendency to appeal to nature to establish norms for human communities. From Aristotle's claim that humans are "political animals" to Aquinas' invocation of "natural law," it may seem that pre-modern philosophers were all too ready to assume that whatever is natural is good, and that just political arrangements must somehow be natural. The papers in this collection show that this assumption is, at best, too crude. From very early, for instance in the ancient sophists' contrast between nomos and physis, there was recognition that political arrangements may be precisely artificial, not natural, and it may be questioned whether even such supposed naturalists as Aristotle in fact adopt the quick inference from "natural" to "good." The papers in this volume trace the complex interrelations between nature and such concepts as law, legitimacy, and justice, covering a wide historical range stretching from Plato and the Sophists to Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophy, Cicero, the Neoplatonists Descriptioninus and Porphyry, ancient Christian thinkers, and philosophers of both the Islamic and Christian Middle Ages.

Grain of Truth: The Ancient Lessons of Craft By Ross A. Laird
2001 | 200 Pages | ISBN: 1551990652 | PDF | 11 MB
On the surface,Grain of Truthis a brief, simple book in which the author makes objects out of wood - a hand plane for himself, a marimba for his children, a box to hold the cremated remains of his grandmother-in-law. It's not a how-to book, not a description of technique so much as an exploration of craft as a contemplative and spiritual practice. It shows how one's hands can serve as guides in the unfolding of awareness.The book is organized into eight chapters, based on the essential symbols of ancient Taoism (wind, earth, thunder, deep water, mountain, shallows, fire, and the unfathomable). Each chapter deals with a particular craft project - its inspiration, the materials it requires, the rewards it offers. Using sharp tools and a delicate touch, Laird uses the creative process to discover his essence.Grain of Truthis lyrical and mesmerizing. Like Eugen Herrigel'sZen in the Art of Archery,it explores physical discipline as a path to spiritual awakening. Like Thoreau'sWalden,it places the unadorned self in nature, simple experience opening a door to unforeseen depths. Like Annie Dillard'sPilgrim at Tinker Creek,it evokes the mystical through keen observation of the natural world. It's a book to cherish.

Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
pdf | 4.75 MB | English | Isbn:‎ 978-0517203804 | Author: Bunson, Margaret. | Year: 1999

The Art & Science of Feng Shui: The Ancient Chinese Tradition of Shaping Fate By Henry B. Lin
2000 | 244 Pages | ISBN: 1567184367 | PDF | 30 MB
In the West, feng shui (literally meaning "wind" and "water") usually means doing things like arranging furniture or hanging mirrors for good fortune. But it is much more than that. A feng shui practitioner actually helps you to shape your fate.In "The Art & Science of Feng Shui, " Author Henry B. Lin, a native of China, goes far beyond the usual simplistic interpretations of feng shui to reveal the inner history and secrets of this powerful system of magick-through-design.You'll learn the important principles of this science including the effects of Qi energy, wind, water, mountains, and direction may have on a building. You'll also learn about the consequences of having different land sites for the same building.Advice is given for businesses as well as homes. There should be no window or door behind the seat of the CEO. There should be a potted plant on his or her desk, too. The financial departments of a company should be located on the right side of the building but the marketing and personnel departments should be located on the left. Also covered is the role that color plays in feng shui. Green and black are good colors for furniture businesses, while red and pink are good for restaurants or bakerys. The reasons for this are explained in the book.Even the importance of burial places and direction is considered. And while it may not have an effect on the one making use of the burial site, if the person is buried the wrong way it could have terrible consequences for generations to come.Even astrology has an effect on feng shui. The birthday of an owner may affect the energy flow in a home, thereby requiring a different set-up than a home owned by a person born on a different date.All of this and more is revealed in this book. To really learn feng shui in depth, this is the book you need.

The Ancient Maya of Mexico: Reinterpreting the Past of the Northern Maya Lowlands edited by Geoffrey E. Braswell
English | June 1, 2015 | ISBN: 1908049316, 1138926779 | EPUB | 400 pages | 7.5 MB
The archaeological sites of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula are among the most visited ancient cities of the Americas. Archaeologists have recently made great advances in our understanding of the social and political milieu of the northern Maya lowlands. However, such advances have been under-represented in both scholarly and popular literature until now.

Passion Play: Ancient Secrets for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness Through Sensational Sex By Felice Dunas; Philip Goldberg
1997 | 255 Pages | ISBN: 1573220760 | PDF | 38 MB
Sex is good medicine according to Felice Dunas, who specializes in Chinese acupuncture and the health benefits of erotic love. InPassion PlayDunas explain how fantastic sex can bolster one's immune system, strengthen internal organs, and secure emotional wellbeing. Using traditional Chinese medicine, Dunas offers specific sexual prescriptions for common Western ailments, such as how to strengthen overtaxed kidneys, how to shift erotic gears once a baby arrives, or how to fire up an emotionally distant relationship. Dunas's poetic approach (she uses musical and ancient Chinese metaphors throughout) along with her extensive understanding of the issues and fears that inhibit contemporary sexual relationships makesPassion Playa gem in the sea of sex manuals.

The Book of the Dead: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt's Famous Funerary Texts by Charles River Editors
English | March 16, 2019 | ISBN: 1090688458 | 72 pages | EPUB | 2.08 Mb
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Giants on Ancient Earth: An In-Depth Study on the Nephilim by Jason Breshears
English | April 11, 2017 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B06ZZGWF9P | 320 pages | EPUB | 0.34 Mb
The records of the Old World excavated from the Near East to the western shores of ancient South America are filled with obscure references to a race of giants. Even most biblical scholars are unaware of the over 80 references to giants found in the books of the Old Testament just as historians have overlooked the hundreds of references to gigantic people mentioned by ancient chronographers. The greatest common denominator in the pages of the world's oldest epic texts concern giants. Enormous humanoid skeletons have been unearthed in the past and today, huge weapons and megalithic architecture explainable only by the presence of historic giants. This race in Genesis is called the Nephilim and this stunning research delves deeper into the mysteries of the giants than any other known work on the subject.

Stoic Wisdom Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience by Nancy Sherman | 5.83 MB
English | 304 Pages

Title: Stoic Wisdom
Author: Nancy Sherman
Year: 2021

Encyclopedia of Science in the Ancient World
pdf | 2.8 MB | English | Isbn:‎ 978-9004436688 | Author: Gil Renberg | Year: 2020