Arcturus The Prophet Джебран Халиль

‘The whole Prophet is saying one thing • “You are far greater than you know, and all is well.’” • Kahlil Gibran, on The Prophet • Kahlil Gibran s work The Prophet is a beautiful testimony to life. Its uncomplicated wisdom and strikingly simple descriptions speak directly to our hearts and minds, bringing an oasis of calm and relaxation into everyday, busy lives • Centred around the story of a prophet who is leaving his country of exile, the book is a series of short but profound discourses on life, given to the people of Orphalese who arc reluctant to see their beloved seer go • The matters of Love, Marriage, Children, Giving, Eating and Drinking, Work, Joy and Sorrow, Houses, Clothes, Buying and Selling, Crime and Punishment, Freedom, Reason and Passion, Pain, Self-Knowledge

"Пророк" представляет собой вершину достижений Халиля Джебрана. Работая на английском языке, Джебран перенял тон и интонацию Библии короля Якова I, соединив свою индивидуальную христианскую философию с восточной мудростью, которые проистекают из богато смешанных влияний его родного Ливана. Его язык обладает захватывающей дух красотой • Прежде чем вернуться на родину, народ Орфалеса обращается к Альмустафе, "пророку", за советом. Его слова, наполненные любовью и пониманием, призывают к всеобщему единству и подтверждают уверенность Джебрана в взаимосвязанной природе всего сущего и в перевоплощении • Книга на английском языке • The Prophet represents the acme of Kahlil Gibran's achievement. Writing in English, Gibran adopted the tone and cadence of King James I's Bible, fusing his personalised Christian philosophy with a spirit and oriental wisdom that derives from the richly mixed influences of his native Lebanon

A 20th century classic, The Prophet is thought-provoking, comforting and wise, and its simple truths remain compelling and rewarding to this day • Utterly unique and beloved around the world, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. Telling the story of the prophet Al-Mustafa and his conversations with various acquaintances as he returns home after a long absence, the book touches on subjects of universal concern, including love, friendship, passion, pain, religion and freedom

Совершенно уникальный и любимый во всем мире "Пророк" представляет собой сборник из двадцати шести поэтических эссе ливанского художника, философа и писателя Халиля Джебрана. Рассказывая историю пророка Аль-Мустафы и его бесед с различными знакомыми, когда он возвращается домой после долгого отсутствия, книга затрагивает темы, волнующие всех, включая любовь, дружбу, страсть, боль, религию и свободу • Книга на английском языке • Thought-provoking, comforting and wise, the simple truths of The Prophet remain compelling and rewarding to this day • Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart" • - Kahlil Gibran • Through his writing, Kahlil Gibran provides wisdom, compassion, and a beautiful testimony to life. Combining the romantic language of the poet with the intelligence of a modern scholar, Gibran's stories and parables have a special ability to bring calm and relaxation into our busy lives • The Prophet has appealed to readers for generations across the world since it was first published in 1923. His many other writings are equally powerful. Included in this volume are The Prophet, The Garden of the Prophet, The Wanderer, The Earth Gods, Jesus the Son of Man, The Madman, The Forerunner, and Sand and Foam • Addressing questions related to love, virtue, morality, and friendship, his profound writings are a timeless tribute to the best humanity has to offer

The Essence of Kabbalah explains the mysticism of the Torah and the other books in the Hebrew Bible, and presents an overview of the historical trends that have shaped Kabbalah as it is known today. It examines the interpretative methods that are viewed as unlocking the secrets of the Torah - those teachings that point to the inner fabric of creation • Acclaimed author Brian Lancaster explores key extracts from the seminal works of Kabbalah - the Sefer Yetsirah, the Bahir and the Zohar, and presents the major teachings of influential kabbalists. He places Kabbalah in the context of Judaism as a whole, and illustrates the ways in which Judaism's teachings, prayers and rituals express a concealed inner tradition • Further, he shows how contemporary scholarship and science are enabling a creative dialogue with the ancient teachings preserved within Kabbalah, leading to a twenty-first century renaissance in the importance of mysticism for providing a much-needed and profound sense of connectedness and purpose in our world

The Battle of the Bulge was the largest land engagement of World War II. The German counter-attack, spearheaded by three Panzer armies, found the Allies unprepared and ill-equipped. As the fighting raged across the frosty forests of the Ardennes, it was left to a few untested US Infantry divisions to hold the Allied lines. Written by one of the world's leading experts on the subject, this account provides an essential introduction to the events of winter 1944-5 and to the many soldiers who risked their lives in defence of freedom • Drawing on personal interviews, extensive research, and an unparalleled knowledge of the region, Martin King explores one of the most important battles of World War II

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a chilling tale presenting Sherlock Holmes with one of his most challenging cases. The young Sir Henry Baskerville, the new master of the Baskerville estate, is haunted by a phantom beast 'with blazing eyes and dripping jaws' which roams the mist-enshrouded moors around isolated Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor. Is this fiendish spectre the manifestation of the family curse Or is Sir Henry the victim of a scheming murderer Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy, the criminal genius Professor Moriarty, is back! But the solution to the riddle, found after many surprising twists and high drams, lies far away, half across the world in a location known as 'The Valley of Fear'. This is Conan Doyle's last Holmes novel and in the opinion of many of his fans, it is his best!

The poems of Wilfred Owen have shaped our remembrance of World War I. The power of his writing arises not only from his role as witness but due to his poetical prowess and the strength of his descriptions. His work conveys the sheer range of suffering experienced during the war, from the graphic depiction of a gas attack in 'Dulce et Decorum Est' and the blinding of a soldier in 'The Sentry' to the reflections on madness in 'Mental Cases' and 'The Chances' to the nightmarish visions of a haunted psyche in 'Strange Meeting'. Owen's poems capture the physical, mental and emotional toll of the war with devasting clarity. A leading voice for a lost generation, he was killed in November 1918, one week before the war's end

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. This beautifully illustrated edition of one of the oldest and most influential texts in all history contains images from the exquisite Book of the Dead of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scribe. Meticulously inscribed with hieroglyphics and illustrations of the rituals of the afterlife, the papyrus is shown alongside the translation by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge

The War of the Worlds introduced the idea of alien invasion to the world. Featuring inscrutable extra-terrestrials armed with a terrifying array of weapons, including the Heat-Ray, robotic killing machines walking on three legs, and 'black smoke', the novel resonated with Victorian Britain. The ingenious creations of Wells' mind stood out from the abundance of invasion literature that was flooding the market at the time

The distinguished artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear was one of the great humourists of the 19th century. He is best remembered for his witty nonsense verse, which has delighted readers of all ages for more than 150 years • Beneath the absurd and playful imaginings of Lear’s poetry there lurks a melancholic streak that was to bedevil him throughout his extraordinarily creative, nomadic life. And it is this that gives his writing its haunting quality • This collection includes “The Owl and the Pussycat”, “The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo”, “The Dong with the Luminous Nose”, and a selection of Lear’s unforgettable limericks, and is interspersed with his own engaging pen-and-ink illustrations