The Wreck of the Titan: Or: Futility, and Other Stories

Literature & Fiction

Robertson, Morgan

Genre Fiction

Left of Brain Books

The story of a man who transformed from religious apathy to become one of the most influential preachers in history.\nThis book is a biography of the remarkable life of Charles Simeon. He was only interested in sports and games in his early life, and when he had to attend the sacrament on Easter's day, he thought that "Satan himself was as fit to attend as I." That day witnessed his conversion and the beginning of his religious journey.\nHe faced disapproval when he was assigned minister, and endured aggressive opposition for over a decade before it wavered, and altered into admiration and respect.\nHis conversion and struggles inspire any Christian to find their way to God, and encourages any minister to see their duty through no matter what obstacles may appear, and what challenges may seem impossible to overcome.\n"I wished rather to suffer than to act; because in suffering I could not fail to be right; but in acting I might easily do amiss. Besides, if I suffered with a becoming spirit, my enemies, though unwittingly, must of necessity do me good; whereas if in acting I should have my own spirit unduly exercised, I must of necessity be injured in my own soul, however righteous my cause might be." 
Simeon

Charles Simeon

Biographies & Memoirs

Moule, Handley

Leaders & Notable People

Scriptural Baptism: Its Mode and Subjects as Opposed to the Views of the Anabaptists

History

Witherow, T

World

This book shakes the core of Christian belief. It challenged the uncompromising views of the 19th century Catholic Church, put its author in jail, and was endorsed by Charles Darwin.\nIt's a collection of sermons delivered by reverend Robert Taylor, establishing that Christianity is based on older religions, and that its rituals are descended from ancient Egyptian and pagan practices. It includes an astronomical introduction to Taylor's theories, and a sketch of his tumultuous life.\nTaylor reveals the real purpose of Jesus and the apostles, providing proof that they're symbols of astronomical phenomena. Jesus being a symbol of the sun, and the twelve apostles of the twelve zodiac signs. He then goes on to unveil secrets about the origin and practices of freemasonry in four lectures.\nTaylor debated with and beat virtually everyone at the time with the contents of this book. You may find his radical views eye-opening to the uncanny origins of Christianity and religion, but only if you're open-minded enough. You may otherwise find them offensive and blasphemous.\n"...Throwing some doubt on the reality even of the existence in flesh and blood of Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John, for here on the windows of Trinity are they represented as emblems of the seasons, and of these seasons too as they were five thousand years ago."

The Devil's Pulpit, or Astro-Theological Sermons: With a Sketch of His Life, and an Astronomical Introduction

Religion & Spirituality

Taylor,Robert

Christian Books & Bibles

This book changed the way we view "politics". Written over a century ago, its impact on political life lasts till today, and its intellectual relevance is demonstrated in every word. Frank J. Goodnow makes the important distinction between formal politics and public administration. He claims that the investigation of the constitution on its own isn't sufficient to study the political life of a country, and argues for the importance of extra-legal institutions. He compares centralized and decentralized governments, scrutinizes political parties and their leaders, whom he calls "bosses", and displays the actual techniques of public administration rather than the formal ones. Goodnow's views had been the core of political reform for decades, and they're still the scholarly center in the aim for developing a science of administration. "Few have attempted to get back of the formal governmental organization and examine the real political life of the people." "The political system becomes, almost without the knowledge of the people, quite different from the system as outlined in the constitution itself." "The people in their disgust at finding their bosses less responsive to their wishes than they desire, blindly throw off one boss, only to find themselves in control of another of the same sort."

Politics and Administration: A Study in Government

Goodnow, Frank. J

Administrative Law

This book reveals the secrets of a mysterious and artistic trade.\nBefore the age of neon lights and digital screens, signs and billboards were painted by professional sign painters, and James Gardiner dives into the most intricate details of the art. The purpose of different fonts, the shape and size of letters, the layout of the sign, even the materials used to produce various colours and paint on different surfaces, it's all there, displayed in illustrations when possible.\nAlthough the book is intended for sign painting, most of the information can be applied in other calligraphy fields. There are many who still find it an expressive and beautiful form of art.\nAnyone passionate about art in general and calligraphy in particular will find much pleasure reading this small and insightful book.\n"Perfection is not claimed for this more than for any other work of the kind, but what is claimed for it is that it contains more real practical and valuable information to the Sign Painter than has ever before been presented to him in a published form."

The Sign Painter's Guide, or Hints and Helps to Sign Painting, Glass Gilding, Pearl Work, Etc.: Containing Also Many Valuable Receipts and Methods, ... in the Various Branches of the Business

Arts & Photography

Gardiner, James T

Graphic Design

Ready your broom and polish the ice-sheets and stones, for this book takes you on a game of curling!\nIn this short and insightful read, James Mitchel displays intricacies of the curling sport. He starts with its origins and explains why it became associated with Scotland even though it may not have started there, details the role of every player and its physical and character requirements, and gives important tips on how to prepare equipment to the optimum.\nMitchel also gives a brief tutorial on how to play, and elaborates on the essential skills needed for excelling at the sport, like positioning, swinging, and twisting. He ends the book with standards and regulations regarding curling. It's quite interesting to see how they've developed over the years since this book was written, and learn where many traditions originated from.\nWhether you're familiar with the sport or not, you'll find this eye-opening to details you wouldn't have otherwise noticed.\n"The game of curling is one of the most interesting of our winter amusements. While the majority are inclined to look on the features of the sport in a jocose light, yet we think that it affords a scope for a display of skill, such as few games demand."

Curling: Complete Rules and Regulations, With Diagrams of Play

Sports & Outdoors

Mitchel, James

Miscellaneous

This collection of ancient Scandinavian tales takes you on a journey to fight werewolves, rescue the princess on the glass mountain, and explore "the beautiful palace east of the sun and north of the earth." There are over ninety stories, each is entertaining with a valuable moral lesson to teach a child, and leave an adult smiling. It's surprising to discover the similarity between these and the modern, familiar stories, like Cinderella, Robin Hood, and Jack the Giant Slayer. It leaves you wondering about the origin of the tales and how they developed over the centuries. At the beginning, the editor likens "Imagination" to a marvelous bird which takes you upon its wings, and hover over each story as you turn the pages of the book. A beautiful metaphor bound to impress your young ones and leave you nostalgic about the good old days of childhood. "Many of them possess considerable poetic merit, and their moral is invariably excellent." "To the inquirer they are important, as affording an insight into the manners, customs, modes of thought, and superstitions of bygone days." "Another, and even greater mystery, is their dissemination among the several nations of Europe, and at a time when communication between countries was beset by obstacles."

Yule-Tide Stories: A Collection of Scandinavian and North German Popular Tales and Traditions, From the Swedish, Danish, and German

Thorpe, Benjamin

Mythology & Folk Tales

This book provokes deep reflections on simple biblical truths. Charles Trumbull takes you on a devotional journey through the entire book of Genesis, providing his valuable insights on Bible verses and their interpretations. "They were not primarily written for publication, but for personal use; and they are often of very personal application." Throughout the book, Trumbull quotes verses from Genesis then extracts deep messages and life lessons from each one. The reader finds here proof of God in His creation, and words of wisdom to live by in his revelation. This book renews your faith in God, provides eye-opening teachings in the Bible, and illuminates your path to salvation by Christ. "This habit of keeping the Morning Watch, as it is called, is undoubtedly being used of God for the complete making over of many lives that have already been committed into the keeping of His Son." "In following this practice, it is well to precede the reading of the Bible, each morning, with the prayer that the Holy Spirit will plainly reveal to the reader the particular truth or message that He has for him in the Bible passage for that morning."

Messages for the Morning Watch: Devotional Studies in Genesis

Trumbull, Charles Gallaudet

An insight on the life of Jesus Christ between the ages of 12 and 29 and the journey of the man who sought out, translated, and later published the details of these missing years.\nNicholas Notovitch was a Russian journalist and explorer who, during his travels through India, learned of the relationship between Buddhism and Christianity. He also heard of Prophet Issa, a man of Jewish origin who lived in Palestine and Egypt, and the Tibetan scrolls chronicling the prophet's time in Asia.\nNicholas was determined to visit all the Tibetan monasteries to learn more about Prophet Issa, and hopefully find the sacred scrolls. This is the start of the journey from which we will ultimately learn of the lost years of Jesus Christ.\nThe details Nicholas gives of his time in India paints a picture of the landscapes and people that truly sets the scene for the translated scriptures. And while the authenticity of the documents is still debated today, this book remains both illuminating and thought-provoking.

The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ: From an Ancient Manuscript, Recently Discovered in a Buddhist Monastery in Thibet, Translated From the French and Edited With an Introduction and Illustrations

NOTOVITCH, NICHOLAS

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