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The history of Western thought contains hundreds of statements by philosophers testifying to the use of esoteric writing in their own work or others'. Despite this well-documented history, however, esotericism is often dismissed today as a rare occurrence. But by ignoring esotericism, we risk cutting ourselves off from a full understanding of Western philosophical thought. Arthur M. Melzer serves as our guide in this engaging history of philosophical esotericism. Walking listeners through both an ancient and a modern esoteric work, he explains what esotericism is - and is not.

Featuring an introduction by President Jimmy Carter The Home Depot cofounder and owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United shares a vision and a roadmap for values-based business. Arthur M. Blank believes that for good companies, purpose and profit can-and should-go hand in...

The original South Beach Diet defined the cutting edge of healthy weight loss. Now the creator of the classic plan combines his signature diet with the latest, most cutting-edge advances in healthy eating that are the basis for the ketogenic diet. With a new emphasis on good carbs, healthy fats...

Discover how the Kingdom of Macedonia, under the visionary leadership of Philip II (382-336 BC), rose to dominate ancient Greece through a mix of shrewd diplomacy and military prowess. Philip revolutionized the classical Greek phalanx by integrating soldiers armed with the formidable 6-meter spear known as the sarissa, creating an infantry that remained unmatched until the rise of the Roman legions. After Philips tragic assassination, his son, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), ascended to the throne and embarked on an extraordinary journey, establishing an empire that stretched from Greece to ...

Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker

1880, Dunwich, Massachusetts: Der junge Sherlock Holmes besucht seinen ehemaligen Studienfreund Basil Bishop. Im Landhaus der Bishops tauchen am ersten gemeinsamen Abend höchst merkwürdige Gäste auf, die schier unglaubliche Ereignisse hervorrufen. Der zukünftige Meisterdetektiv gerät unversehens in seinen ersten Fall, der absolut unlösbar scheint.

War der Tod in Meiringen nur Zufall? Nein! Wie Holmes seinem Freund Watson hier nun erklärt, hat die tödliche Begegnung mit Moriarty dort stattfinden müssen. Alles wird also klar, und nun lebt Moriarty nicht mehr. Sein hinterlistiges Wirken ist jedoch nicht erloschen. Skrupellose Hintermänner sind noch am Werk. Andere, erschreckende Taten werden noch geplant. Warum wirkt ein brutaler Mord in der riesigen Ausstellungshalle des Londoner Crystal Palace so verhängnisvoll? Was ist es, dass hier aufzuflammen droht? Und wer sind die Erben Moriartys? Werden Holmes and Watson dahinterkommen?

Wir schreiben das Jahr 1890. London wird von einer Serie grausamer Morde heimgesucht. Zwischen den Opfern existiert keine Beziehung. Die einzige Gemeinsamkeit ist der Fundort der Leichen - nämlich das Themseufer. Scotland Yard ist ratlos und bittet Sherlock Holmes um Hilfe. Wird es Holmes und Dr. Watson gelingen, den Mörder zu überführen, bevor dieser erneut zuschlägt? Spannend, unterhaltend und ganz im Stil von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle gelingt es der Autorin mit ihrem Buch Die Themsemorde das viktorianische London aufl eben zu lassen. Johanna M.

War der Tod in Meiringen nur Zufall? Nein! Wie Holmes seinem Freund Watson hier nun erklärt, hat die tödliche Begegnung mit Moriarty dort stattfinden müssen. Alles wird also klar, und nun lebt Moriarty nicht mehr. Sein hinterlistiges Wirken ist jedoch nicht erloschen. Skrupellose Hintermänner sind noch am Werk. Andere, erschreckende Taten werden noch geplant. Warum wirkt ein brutaler Mord in der riesigen Ausstellungshalle des Londoner Crystal Palace so verhängnisvoll? Was ist es, dass hier aufzuflammen droht? Und wer sind die Erben Moriartys?

Full of endearing characters, vivid worlds, and thrilling adventures, this anthology is also a touching examination of what these celebrated authors consider their best work.

This 34th issue of Tales from the Canyons of the Damned consists of four sharp, suspenseful, thought provoking short stories - each from a different featured master of speculative fiction. Tales from the Canyons of the Damned (canyonsofthedamned.com) is a dark science fiction, horror, and slipstream magazine we've been working on since 2015.

Timothy Travels considered himself the luckiest person in the world. He wanted nothing more than to go on a grand adventure. Little did he know, he was about to embark upon a journey that would change his life forever. On the day of his departure, he received a gift from a stranger that set him on an adventure in a world he never imagined. An adventure that challenged his luck every step of the way. Timothy would never be the same.

William Howard Taft never wanted to be president and yearned to serve as chief justice of the United States. In this assessment, author Jeffrey Rosen reveals Taft's crucial role in shaping how America balances populism against the rule of law. Taft approached each decision as president by asking whether it comported with the Constitution, seeking to put Roosevelt's activist executive orders on firm legal grounds. But unlike Roosevelt, who thought the president could do anything the Constitution didn't forbid, Taft insisted he could do only what the Constitution explicitly allowed.

A masterly, posthumous work by the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill and Gladstone A protean figure and a man of massive achievement, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only man to be elected to the presidency more than twice. In a ranking of chief executives, no more than three of...

In this powerfully argued essay, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. examines the the lessons of one polyglot country after another tearing itself apart or on the brink of doing so, and points out troubling new evidence that multiculturalism gone awry here in the United States threatens to do the same.

A wonderful collection of classic thrillers, mystery stories, crime tales and weird accounts of uncanny events.1. Query by “Seamark” 2. The Furnished Room by O. Henry 3.The Dancing Partner by Jerome K. Jerome 4. The Squaw by Bram Stoker 5. The 19 Club by A. J. Alan 6. The Interruption by W. W. Jacobs7. Laura by Saki 8. A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe 9. The Diver by A. J. Alan10. The Man of the Night by Edgar Wallace11. The Burglary by Arnold Bennett

A third collection of 18 classic tales of the weird and supernatural by some of the best known writers in these genres.

A comprehensive and varied collection of the best vampire stories from the Victorian era by the greatest Gothic writers of the time. Includes: 'The Horla' by Guy de Maupassant; 'Mrs. Amworth' by E. F. Benson; 'La Belle Dame Sans Merci' by John Keats; 'Dracula's Guest' by Bram Stoker; 'The Bride of Corinth' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; 'Will' by Vincent O'Sullivan; 'Ken's Mystery' by Julian Hawthorne.

A collection of strange and often grisly tales by some of the world's greatest writers, ranging from mildly unsettling to hair-raising.

Sherlock Holmes may have been the most famous detective of the 19th century, but he had many worthy rivals.