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This is a beautiful and lyrical novel set in an imaginary medieval world where the forces of good and evil are locked in eternal struggle. The story follows a young prince who embarks on a perilous quest to save his beloved princess from the clutches of a wicked sorcerer. A fascinating blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure, richly textured and elegantly written.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Daybreak" by using James Cowan emerges as a literary masterpiece, seamlessly mixing spirituality and cultural exploration. Cowan, a gifted storyteller, weaves a tapestry of profound insights that transcend genres. The book serves as a bridge, connecting readers to the essence of spirituality and fostering a deeper expertise of numerous cultures. In this exceptional paintings, Cowan's creativity and passion shine thru, guiding readers on trips via numerous landscapes and emotions. The narrative unfolds with elegance and ease, making complex non secular standards accessible to a huge target audience. "Daybreak" is greater than a tale; it is a catalyst for empathy, encouraging readers to have interaction with shared human stories and cultural richness. Cowan's writing acts as a conduit for connection, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty of different traditions while spotting the interconnectedness of the human experience. With an unwavering commitment to constructing bridges among individuals and cultures, "Daybreak" stands as a testomony to Cowan's potential to make profound topics approachable. Through this paintings, James Cowan leaves an indelible mark, offering readers a transformative journey that transcends the limits of traditional storytelling and enriches the soul with the know-how of spirituality and cultural variety. ­­

Souvenir Of The Visit Of The American Fleet To Auckland, New Zealand (1908) is a historical book written by James Cowan. It is a comprehensive record of the visit of the American Fleet to Auckland, New Zealand in 1908. The book includes detailed descriptions of the ships, their crews, and their activities during their stay in Auckland. It also provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural aspects of the visit, including the various events and ceremonies that were held to welcome the American sailors.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations, which provide a vivid depiction of the American Fleet's visit to Auckland. The photographs capture the ships in all their glory, along with the sailors and officers who manned them. The illustrations provide a glimpse into the various events and ceremonies that were held during the visit, including parades, receptions, and banquets.Overall, Souvenir Of The Visit Of The American Fleet To Auckland, New Zealand (1908) is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique insight into the visit of the American Fleet to New Zealand in 1908. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, as well as those interested in the social and cultural history of New Zealand in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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ONE: Parmenides and his Vision is James Cowan's personal exploration into the thought and writings of the Greek philosopher Parmenides. Cowan recognized this pre-Socratic philosopher as having a unique place within the history of human thought. Parmenides' poem The Way of Truth is shown here to have been the pioneer in the science of metaphysics. James Cowan, like Parmenides before him, is on a quest for truth. The truth can lie at the heart of an ancient poem that speaks about the nature of the mystery into which we are born. In this book, which James Cowan completed shortly before his death, the interior life and the language of pure metaphysics is explored together.ONE: Parmenides and his Vision is a testament to the life and thought of two men at different sides of history. Balgo Hills Publishing has brough this exceptional work to the public for the first time.***** James Cowan is the internationally acclaimed author of many books of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and philosophy. He is a recipient of the Australian Literary Society's Gold Medal for his novel A Mapmaker's Dream, as well as an honorary doctorate in the USA. His work has been translated into seventeen languages. James Cowan passed away in 2018.

In sixteenth-century Venice, in an island monastery, a cloistered monk experiences the adventure of a lifetime—all within the confines of his cell. Part historical fiction, part philosophical mystery, A Mapmaker's Dream tells the story of Fra Mauro and his struggle to realize his life's work: to make a perfect map—one that represents the full breadth of Creation. News of Mauro's projects attracts explorers, pilgrims, travelers, and merchants, all eager to contribute their accounts of faraway people and places. As he listens to the tales of the strange and fantastic things they've seen, Mauro comes to regard the world as much more than continents and kingdoms: that it is also made up of a vast and equally real interior landscape of beliefs, aspirations, and dreams. Mauro's map grows and takes shape, becoming both more complete and incomprehensible. In the process, the boundaries of Mauro's world are pushed to the extreme, raising questions about the relationship between representation, imagination, and the nature of reality itself.

The spiritual exploits of Saint Anthony the Great-the prototype of the Christian "Desert Father"-have been immortalized in stories and art since the fourth century. Here is the stunning account of a modern seeker's quest to get beneath the legends that surround Anthony and to determine whether his extreme way of life has something to offer people in today's world. James Cowan's quest takes him to Egypt, to the monastery that still exists near the site of Anthony's hermitage, where he meets the monk who becomes his guide and mentor on the journey. He comes to regard Anthony and the colorful men and women who shared his lifestyle in the fourth through seventh centuries with affection and awe-their departure to the desert a flight from the status quo of the newly Christian empire in order to preserve the radical path to liberation they saw in Christian teaching. Our modern efforts toward liberation may look different from theirs, he concludes, but the ultimate goal is no different, and Anthony remains a luminous model for anyone who passionately seeks to know God.

In 1244 a man wrapped in a coarse black coat entered Konya and so into the life of Islam's most celebrated poet and mystic: Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. A wanderer and spiritual vagabond, Shams of Tabriz proceeded to wrestle with Rumi's soul. What he wanted from his protégé was for him to embody a wilder, more robust spirituality that would enable him to embrace life's rawness more completely than any saint had done in the past. Warriors of Love gives a fresh interpretation of a selection of 49 poems which were written by Rumi as metaphors for his love for God as well as for his friend Shams, the Wild One. This essential volume also includes a long introduction on the life and times of Rumi and his friendship with Shams, the historical facts of their encounter, Sufism, the Mevlevi Order of Dervishes, the new dimension that Shams brought to Islamic spirituality and the importance of friendship as a true path to God.

Liber sin Nomine, or 'a book without name, ' was James Cowan's final testament to this world. The book was written in the final months of his life leading up to his passing in October 2018. This is what James had to say about it: 'My task has always been to revive the concept of numen for a modern audience, to alert readers to a state of reverence present in all things.'Liber sin Nomine seeks to revive the concept of 'numen' - spirit, energy, and the sacred - for a modern audience. James Cowan was a troubadour on a lifetime quest to find those words that could establish a communion, a communication, between the eternal sacred spirit and the forever changing heart of humankind.

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These short fictions by renowned Australian author James Cowan, winner of the Australian Gold Medal for Fiction, offer the reader a remarkable flight to places that defy time. They deal with circumstances and events that lie beyond the scope of normal events. Is there a relationship between the fantastic and the real? Whether one is taking a voyage around the bowl of a pipe, or engaging with the magical properties of an elephant, the reader is encouraged to project himself into a state of mind where his own objectivity is questioned. A letter from Abelard to his true love Heloise, a man who becomes a fish, a journey among lost souls, or an encounter with headhunters in the jungle, these are but a few of the incidents that the author asks us to experience. In doing so, omen birds and anchorites appear to participate in a reality filled with portents and wonders. _A Voyage Around My Pipe_ is more than a match for how we see things. The reader is about to take an unforgettable ride to a place where the imagination is released from the constraints of established forms. In so doing, each story becomes a perfect antidote to what he or she considers to be real. "Find yourself a secluded garden alcove, a bottle of red and some crusty bread, and become engrossed." -Diana Ward "A writer to rival Eco..." -Mary Ryan