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The Absorbent Mind
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in public and private schools throughout the world. In 1947 she returned to India and gave courses in Adyar and Ahmedabad. These courses led to the book The Absorbent Mind, in which Montessori described the development of the child from birth onwards and presented the concept of the Four Planes of Development.Read more
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The Art of War (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
The Art of War, which was written more than 2,000 years ago by an enigmatic warrior-philosopher, is the most revered book on military strategy and tactics. It is more than simply a military manual; it also contains the secrets to success in life, which is why readers continue to find it to be relevant. Sun Tzu discusses in this book when and how to attack enemies in order to prevail in challenging circumstances, clarifies how to inspire soldiers and take advantage of tactical advantages, and emphasises the significance of discipline in leadership. In essence, he clarifies how to prevail in a mental match. This version describes Sun Tzu’s maxims in plain terms and is the most close to the original.Read more
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Law’s Strangest Cases: Extraordinary but true tales from over five centuries of legal history
A quirky collection of true stories from the stranger side of the legal system, including a dead parrot in a courtroom, a mummified murder victim and a strange case of cannibalism.
A rollicking collection of barely believable stories from five centuries of legal history – you’ll be gripped by these tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Meet the only dead parrot ever to give evidence in a court of law, the doctor with the worst bedside manner of all time, the murderess who collected money from her mummified victim for 21 years, and explore one of the most indigestible dilemmas – if you’d been shipwrecked 2,000 miles from home, would you have eaten Parker the cabin boy? The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true.
Revised, redesigned and updated for a new generation of legal eagles, this book is the perfect gift for lawyers, armchair detectives and true crime afficionados everywhere.
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The Secret Teachings of All Ages
This key to the world’s esoteric traditions uncovers some of mythology, religion, and philosophy’s most fascinating and well guarded truths. It distils ancient and current teachings of approximately 600 scholars and is unrivalled in its beauty and comprehensiveness. The Sphinx’s riddle and Pythagorean astronomy doctrines are among the compelling topics, as are the pentagram’s symbolism, the meaning of the Ark of the Covenant, and the design of the American flag.
Manly P. Hall delves into the mysteries of Isis, as well as the occult aspects of mystic Christianity and other religions. Fascinating examinations include a wide range of subjects, including Kabbalah, alchemy, cryptology, and Tarot, as well as Masonry, gemology, and William Shakespeare’s identity. There are sixteen colour plates and 100 black-and-white photos on sixteen pages.Read more
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