I do not think there is another book that explores the topic of temptation, morality and the devil, in such humorous, profound and utterly original way. Clever, and delightfully unique, this book made me reflect on how simple humankind and indeed myself can really be, and just how susceptible we are falling into doing the things that will ultimtely harm us.
On its first appearance, The Screwtape Letters was immediately recognized as a milestone in the history of popular theology. Now, in it's 70th Anniversary Year, and having sold over half a million copies, it is an iconic classic on spiritual warfare and the power of the devil.
This profound and striking narrative takes the form of a series of letters from Screwtape, a devil high in the Infernal Civil Service, to his nephew Wormwood, a junior colleague engaged in his first mission on earth trying to secure the damnation of a young man who has just become a Christian. Although…
Not to be read in one sitting, I found the profound thought and wisdom in this book from nearly two thousand years ago is still as relevant today as it was back then. For anyone interested in philosophy and expanding the horizons of how they think, this book is a must.
"A STOIC EMPEROR'S BESTSELLER" - Wall Street Journal. Remastered for the modern age, discover the profound insights and timeless wisdom of the Emperor of Rome, Caesar Marcus Aurelius, in his personal writings. Originally intended for his own guidance and self-improvement during military campaigns across the Roman Empire, these private notes offer a rare glimpse into the mind of a Stoic philosopher at the helm of one of history's greatest civilizations.. Examining the importance of introspection and encouraging readers to analyze their judgments of self and others while advocating for the development of a cosmic perspective, he urges the importance of…
What more could you want from a book I don't know, so I read it again this year. An whimsical journey through the fascinating and surreal world of Flatland, societal critique is seamlessly intertwined with a groundbreaking exploration of dimensions, inspiring generations of thinkers and visionaries to ponder the limitless possibilities beyond our conventional understanding of what could be possible in other dimensions in space.
This masterpiece of science (and mathematical) fiction is a delightfully unique and highly entertaining satire that has charmed readers for more than 100 years. The work of English clergyman, educator and Shakespearean scholar Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926), it describes the journeys of A. Square, a mathematician and resident of the two-dimensional Flatland, where women-thin, straight lines-are the lowliest of shapes, and where men may have any number of sides, depending on their social status. Through strange occurrences that bring him into contact with a host of geometric forms, Square has adventures in Spaceland (three dimensions), Lineland (one dimension) and Pointland…
The Great Sentient Cities. Unmatched in intellect. . . Unparalleled in size. . . Unsure.
On the planet of the Sentient Cities, City of Mann is by all accounts an ordinary city. Leaving his home for Epicurea where he gets his first job as an intern at CitiCorp, life as a grown up City could not be any better. But as the questions of existence begin to take their toll, his Ruler, Politicians, and often silly Citizens within the walls of his facade are pushed to the brink.
In a gentle little tale of epic proportions, leave the constraints of time and space far behind as you traverse the enchanting realm of Citykind—where every moment is a tapestry of fun, sadness, and the inexplicably odd. And as he grapples with the whimsical and the poignant, philosophy and faith, join Mann as he questions it all and is shown the purpose of the wonderfully strange place he calls home.
