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What if there had been no World War I or no Russian Revolution? What if Napoleon had won at Waterloo in 1815, or if Martin Luther had not nailed his complaints to the church door at Wittenberg in 1517, or if the South had won the American Civil War? Black focuses on the role of counterfactualism in demonstrating the part of contingency, and thus human agency, in history, and the salutary critique the approach offers to determinist accounts of past, present, and future.

Leadbeater discusses the use and acquisition of psychic powers, although this is not a how-to or an instructional article. He is writing from a philosophical standpoint, addressing students of theosophy who may be experiencing psychic changes through the course of their education and meditations. He cautions students against forcing their psychic will upon others, even if they are doing so with positive intentions and with the other individual's best interests at heart.

Our self-image is shaped by a number of sources: our family, society, what we have done, what has been done to us. It is much like being in a carnival house of mirrors: At every turn we are presented with distorted images of ourselves. This book, by Pastor Glyn Norman, examines these sources of self-image and compares them to what God says about us and who we are. By looking at relevant Bible texts, you will gain a fresh perspective on the value God places on you and your potential.

Brother Mackey outlines a brief history of why we, as Freemasons, consider operative and speculative masonry to be interconnected even though on the surface they don't appear to be. He discusses symbolism being handed down by generations of priests as well as the erection of King Solomon's temple and our role in all of it.

Halloween Town is in a huge hustle and bustle preparing for Halloween, their favorite holiday. Zelda the Zombie is on the committee of students volunteering for the big school party. Instead something else captures her and her friends' instincts, so they must go investigate to solve the scary mystery. Will they be able to solve it in time to arrive at the party? Or will something sinister hold them in its trap?

Robert Crosbie recounts the life of his friend and teacher, the notable William Q. Judge, one of the three founders of the Theosophical Society.In this brief biography, we learn that it was from the early age of seven, not from birth, that Judge came to possess the remarkable consciousness we've come to know.

The Spirit Paths program is based on a fundamental understanding of the way in which personal work affects change. While the focus and content of the series has evolved since its inception, the intention for individual discovery remains clear: The only thing that you bring to the table in your life is your authentic self.

Nothing ever stays quiet in Halloween Town. Through the hustle and bustle of daily life, the kids of Halloween Town always manage to find evil and save the day. In this fifth installment, Wanda the Witch knows something is wrong and evil lurks abound. It's up to Wanda and her friends to save the town. But can they do it? Find out in this charming, funny, entertaining story by the number-one best-selling, award winning children's author, Amelia Picklewiggle.

Theosophist W. T. Hanson writes about the identity of the artist, almost as a philosophical concept rather than the traditional role that we are familiar with. Hanson explains, that any individual may be an artist, not simply those creating paintings and sculpture. Hanson stresses the importance of living one's life altruistically rather than for financial gain.

Brother McCurdy briefly explains the origins of Cryptic Masonry, as well as how it relates to the royal arch degrees. He talks about Cryptic Masonry as a modern extension of Ancient Craft Masonry and how it ties in with the blue lodge degrees. Although short, this is a lovely, introspective, and philosophical piece.

Brother Mackey discusses this rich and elaborate mythology within masonry, the inclusion into our mysteries of which is based off of a single mention in the Book of Kings. The explores the symbolism of advancement from a lower to a higher place, the movement from darkness to light and other such masonic allegories associated with the winding staircase. He also discusses the porch, the number of steps, Pythagoras, and more.

By July 1536, Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca (c. 1490 - 1559) and three other survivors had walked 2,500 miles from Texas, across northern Mexico, to Sonora and ultimately to Mexico City. Cabeza de Vaca's account of this astonishing journey is now recognized as one of the great travel stories of all time and a touchstone of New World literature.

Originally published in 1879, this essay begins with a quick overview of the beginnings of the Theosophical Society. The author quickly moves on to discuss theosophy's place in the religions of the world, with greater attention being paid to Buddhism. He also spends time on reincarnation and karma as two principle aspects of theosophy. There is also discussion of the Great White Brotherhood, as Blavatsky would have called it - or, more simply, the adepts or ascended masters.

Prominent theosophist leader, writer, and publisher William Q. Judge outlines the 13 major points of what define the Rosicrucian movement, from selflessly working for the greater good of humanity to the importance of the four powers of the sphinx.

Halloween night is such a fright in this cute rhyming bedtime storybook for ages two to five years. Written by best-selling author Amelia Picklewiggle.

Witch Hazel has quite a dilemma. It's her job to save Halloween. But when her evil sister swoops into the town and places a nasty spell, Witch Hazel's plans for a happy Halloween don't go the way she planned. Will Witch Hazel be able to save Halloween in time? Find out in this hilarious children's bedtime story.

Meet the Wrinklettes - Rosie, Ruby, and Roxanne - as they take your child inside their magical schoolroom and through the portal of a flying book that will teach your child history, science, and geography. Through their travels they will make new friends, learn about science from Nikola Tesla, and experience history when they meet Captain Blackbeard, Christopher Columbus, and George Washington.

Victoria is a vampire but not just an ordinary vampire. She lives in Halloween Town with her friends, where things go bump in the night. This book is frightfully funny!

The ubiquitous picture of the Vikings as horn-helmeted, brutish, hairy giants that mercilessly marauded among the settlements of Northern Europe is based on a smattering of facts combined with an abundance of prejudicial historical writing by those who were on the receiving end of Viking depredations. At the same time, much of the popular picture of the Vikings is a result of the romantic imagination of novelists and artists. However, the Vikings' reputation for ferocious seaborne attacks along the coasts of Northern Europe is no exaggeration.

Leadbeater writes on the subject of meditation. He makes a distinction between meditation and contemplation, asserting that not everyone is suited to do either. He talks about using the ascended masters as sources of guidance and inspiration during attempts at meditation. He also discusses the benefits and pitfalls of collective meditation by a group of people. This is not a how-to guide, but a philosophical examination for the practitioner, as related to Theosophy in particular.