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A Short History of the World is a period-piece non-fictional historic work. The book was largely inspired by Wells's earlier 1919 work The Outline of History. It summarises the scientific knowledge of the time regarding the history of Earth and life and begins with its origins, goes on to explain the development of the Earth and life on Earth, reaching primitive thought and the development of humankind from the Cradle of Civilisation.

This book is a celebration of the earth and the beauty of life. Much like his other book, Heaven, it is written in poetic verse but reads more like a story. It shares powerful insights and lessons which have inspired one reviewer to call it, “the most important book ever written about mankind and our relationship to all things.” The author, Frank Townshend, was a philosopher, poet and prophet who shares visions of a hopeful future for humanity. He ridicules the current world philosophy based on material profit, but refuses to be regretful for mankind’s situation. He states that all people, all religions, and all thought, are in their proper places in the evolution of the earth. He foresees a coming age that will be the natural outgrowth of the necessary past and the necessary present, in which life will be based on the joy of existing, and every person will find the truth in their own heart. This book foreshadows a shift in mankind so powerfully, and illustrates it so clearly, that one cannot help but to begin experiencing it for themselves.

Out of thousands of spiritual books, this one is different. It is written in the style of poetic verse, but reads more like a story—but not any story. The author takes the reader through a tour of heaven, a lucid, step-by-step journey that imparts lessons along the way. Here, we are shown an ideal state beyond this world, where man’s lost hopes and hidden desires find eternal fruition. The conclusions one may arrive at are positive and moving because the journey brings you there naturally, making perfect sense as it leads you through one amazing spiritual doorway after another. This tour through heaven visits the Palace of Ease and Perfect Comfort, the Temple of Fame, The Hall of Unfeigned Beliefs, the Palace of Cause and Effect, the Hall of Superior Knowledge, the House of Excellent Motives, the Court of the Eternal Present, the Palace of Progress, a climb up the Mountain of Meditation, a meeting with God, and lastly, a visit to three cities that help usher in the arrival at Eternal Life. These profound and final visits bring one to the end of the book, giving us pause to reflect on man’s potentials. So bright is his vision of the potentialities of man, that we return from this spiritual odyssey with a clearer perception of essential truths and with a renewed courage for living.

The growth of mankind in its most vital sense has been sacrificed for material pursuits, corporate greed and technological progress. As a result, humankind has failed to look after the Earth or itself very well. World leaders, militaries and industrial giants have little concern for spiritual matters when business as usual, which involves destroying the environment or other nations, is the first thing on their agendas. They have no time for the "nonsense" of spiritual pursuits. Enter the Overseer. He has been away for a while, but has always kept watch over the events of mankind. That is his job. He finds it necessary to step in at this key point in history, when humanity must decide whether to make drastic changes in its conduct or perish as a result of the failures it has created. Although mankind has begun to understand its own ignorance, it needs proper guidance. That is the purpose of this book. If you have studied A Course in Miracles or attempted any other course of study without experiencing strong, transformative results, then it is time for these Lessons. They are short, easy to read and powerful.

Why do good people stay in bad situations? Too many of us, says Jack Barranger, remain in dead-end jobs and relationships too long, and for the wrong reasons. Knowing When to Quit is a refreshing look at "the staying syndrome" - and how to get over it. Knowing When to Quit will guide you through: • a systematic analysis of your own feelings about your job or relationship. • a hard look at your social environment, including the possibilities for hurting others if you quit. • an examination of the [often irrational] reasons people stay in bad situations. • a debunking of the myths - such as "Winners Never Quit" - which keep good people stuck in place. • a scoring system - the Knowing When to Quit Index - which can make your quit/stay decision much easier. If you've been dissatisfied with your job, or uncertain where your relationship is headed, you'll find Knowing When to Quit a helpful guide to decision-making. It may provide the help you need to get back on track.

Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, historian and political theorist who wrote this book sometime around 1513. In 1512 the Medici's came to power and he lost his post in Florence. It is believed he wrote this book in an effort to win them over and be taken back into politics. It is now the world's most well-known political reference. It is also considered to be the first book on modern political philosophy, where effective truth is considered more important than abstract ideals. Therefore, immoral means are acceptable in "The Prince" when used to achieve the aims of princes and politicians seeking personal glory or the advancement of their careers. This may have been necessary during the time it was written, but many, including Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, considered "The Prince" to be more of a satire. Whatever its purpose may have been, it is clearly one of the most brilliant books ever written.