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  • The Book of Tasks:

    by Christopher Spranger ...
    There are incompletable tasks. Tasks which are either impossible to accomplish or impossible to comprehend. Such tasks allow one neither the illusion nor the distraction nor the escape of what is styled "success." On the contrary, the unperceived glory of perpetual failure is their sole promise. Far from whetting the appetite for worldly enterprise, tasks of this sort exercise a stunning and ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Comedy of Agony: A Book of Poisonous Contemplations

    by Christopher Spranger ...
    "Through the alchemical magic of his marvelous prose, Spranger somehow manages to transform the inferno of human suffering into a luminous paradise of pure literary delight." — Edward Deville"Like some sort of hybrid of La Rochefoucauld and Frankenstein, Christopher Spranger has dusted off that venerable relic of literary taxonomy, the epigram, and reanimated it for the twenty-first century. The ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    In Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success James Allen shows us where to begin if we are to find Happiness and Success. This simple guide will help you find the correct mind-set to begin to change your life for the better. This little book has inspired millions. "It is wise to know what comes first, and what to do first. To begin anything in the middle or at the end is to make a muddle of it." ... Read more

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  • Japanese Folklore The Tale of Young Samurai & Beautiful Ghost

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  • Measure of My Days

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    At eighty-two, Florida Scott-Maxwell felt impelled to write about her strong reactions to being old, and to the time in which we live. Until almost the end this document was not intended for anyone to see, but the author finally decided that she wanted her thoughts and feelings to reach others. Mrs. Scott-Maxwell writes: “I was astonished to find how intensely one lives in one’s eighties. The last ... Read more

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  • Light on the Path

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  • Sonnets to Orpheus and Duino Elegies

    by Rainer Maria Rilke ...
    The cycle of 55 sonnets that comprise Rainer Maria Rilke's "Sonnets to Orpheus" were written in a period of three weeks during 1922, a time which the poet himself described as a "savage creative storm." Inspired by the death of his daughter's friend, Wera Knoop, Rilke commenced to the production of "Sonnets to Orpheus," a work filled with mythological and biblical allusions. During the same burst ... Read more

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  • The Life Power and How to Use It by Elizabeth Towne: Harnessing Spiritual Energies for Everyday Living

    by Elizabeth Towne ...
    The Life Power and How to Use It by Elizabeth Towne The Life Power and How to Use It is a timeless guide that unlocks the secrets to harnessing the limitless power within every individual. Elizabeth Towne, a renowned spiritual teacher, presents practical techniques and profound insights that will empower readers to transform their lives and achieve their highest potential. Key Points: Unleash Your ... Read more

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  • Letters to a Young Poet

    by Rainer Maria Rilke ...
    The letters in Letters to a Young Poet provide a window into Rilke's thoughts on art, love, solitude, and the human condition. In his first letter, Rilke encourages Kappus to focus on developing his own voice as a poet, rather than seeking approval or validation from others. He urges Kappus to embrace his inner life and solitude as essential components of creativity, advising him to turn inward ... Read more

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  • Rabindranath Tagore - Fireflies

    by Rabindranath Tagore ...
    Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at individual poets who have shaped and influenced their craft and cement their place in our heritage. In this volume we venture to the East. To met a poet who ... Read more

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    by Herbert J. Hall ...
    "The Untroubled Mind" by Herbert J. Hall profoundly speaks on the topic of mental health and the issues we may face with depression and anxiety every day. The sorrows of our past may greatly contribute to today's fears, but in the state of depression our perception around us is very small. As Mr. Hall states in his Preface: "A very wise physician has said that "every illness has two parts-what it ... Read more

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  • The Secret Rose Garden

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    Dive into the spiritual wisdom of the 14th century with The Secret Rose Garden by Mahmud Shabistari, a distinguished Persian Sufi poet. Crafted in 1311, this profound mystic text responds to twenty-six queries on Sufi metaphysics, posed by the esteemed Rukh Al Din Amir Husayn Harawi.Through eloquent rhyming couplets, Shabistari explores the intricate layers of Sufi thought, illuminating the path ... Read more

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