Philosophy and Religion

Here is a pithy and compelling presentation of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, the foundational teachings that are studied and followed by Buddhists of all traditions. The Four Noble Truths begin with the essential insight that all humans suffer, and they go on to describe the Buddhist path of liberation from suffering. Chogyam Trungpa--the renowned Tibetan Buddhist master who was a major fig

A Shambhala Classics edition of the classic guide to enlightened living that first presented the Buddhist path of the warrior to Western readers. In this best-selling guide to enlightened living, Chogyam Trungpa--meditation master, teacher, and artist--offers an inspiring vision for our time. In ancient times, the warrior acquired a sense of courage and power--not through violence or aggression,

A pocket-size treasury of short teachings on the art of living–from one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century.

Every day we're bombarded with methods, mantras and life-hacks that promise us mindfulness, prosperity and wellness. We read countless self-help books to unlock the seven habits, twelve rules or one big secret to living a long and happy life, while time and talent remain some of our most squandered resources. The average full-time worker will spend 80,000 hours at their job: are you making

From Paulo Coelho, the renowned author of The Alchemist, comes a deeply moving and poetic novel that explores the timeless depths of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept tells the heartfelt story of Pilar, a strong yet guarded woman, and her childhood friend, now a charismatic spiritual leader. Reuniting after eleven years, their relationship takes

This highly-visual, full-colour guide is an essential overview of the history and ideas of philosophy, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. From Enlightenment philosophy to metaphysics, and from Aristotle to Nietzsche, this hardback guide provides you with everything you need to know about the fundamentals of philosophy. Concepts are explained in accessible, jargon-free terms, with prac

Nietzsche is one of the most influential philosophers of the modern age.

This beautiful 7-book box set brings together some of the greatest philosophical works ever written, presented in luxurious clothbound volumes with gold cover embossing. From Plato's The Dialogues of Socrates to John Stuart Mill's On Liberty and Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil, this box set collection will enlighten any reader and reveal precious truths about the human condition, th

Dive into the captivating world of Norse mythology with this enchanting collection of ancient tales, presented in a luxurious silkbound collection with full-colour illustrations. From Odin and Thor to Loki and Freya, this beautiful collection of stories will introduce readers to the realms of the Norse gods and a host of other fascinating characters who either helped or opposed them. Discover

Explore the magic, rituals, and spiritual beliefs of ancient Egypt in this fascinating guide, written by renowned Victorian Egyptologist, Sir E. A. Wallis Budge. For ancient Egyptians, religion and magic were interconnected in a profound way. Spells, amulets, charms, magical names, and potions were all ways in which they connected with and honoured their gods, practised by everyone from peasant

This luxurious silkbound collection contains tales of Celtic folklore told by renowned folklorists Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens, featuring full-colour illustrations. Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Myths features wondrous magic from ancient gods, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, The Egyptian of the Dead, featuring striking full-colour illustrations taken from the 'Papyrus of Ani'. Mysterious, powerful, and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and most influential texts in all history. It is made up of a combination of prayers, spells, and speeches that the ancient Egyptians buried with thei

This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Celtic folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges. From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the gian

This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, featuring gold gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. Mysterious, powerful and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure etern

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. This elegant collector's edition presents Jean-Jacques Rousseau's classic philosophical work, The Social Contract, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. The Social Contract is one of the most influential studies of political philosophy ever made, presenting a radical vision of how society should be organised to ensure the libert

Explore the writings and ideas of literary legend George Orwell with this handy hardback guide, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations. George Orwell is considered one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the 20th century, best known for his incisive political critiques in his celebrated novels Animal Farm and 1984. This comprehensive guide explores Orwell's position on

Keep the philosophies of Plato in your pocket with this handy hardback guide to Plato's key ideas, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of philosophy, who has influenced countless thinkers throughout the centuries. In this indispensable volume, author Michael Moore distils Pla

This elegant collector's edition presents the classic philosophical work The Dialogues of Socrates featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. One of the most influencial texts in Western Philosophy, The Dialogues of Socrates offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief through his conversations with follow Athenians. Written by Socrates' most dedicated student, Pl

Ponder life's biggest questions with this spectacular hardback to philosophy through its 100 key thinkers, beautifully illustrated in full-colour throughout. From the metaphysics of Plato to the nihilism of Nietzsche, this engaging and accessible book invites readers to contemplate the ideas of 100 key philosophers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical, scientific,

A definitive collection of stories from Celtic folklore told by master storyteller Joseph Jacobs. Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Fairy Tales features wondrous magic, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes. This volume features 26 charming tales, including