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In 1898 the British began building a bridge over the Tsavo River in Africa; in nine months, two lions killed 135 workers. Bruce Patterson has conducted extensive fieldwork on these lions and presents new evidence on the killings and also explores man's interaction with the Kenyan environment, creating a comprehensive portrait of the lions of Tsavo

Explore the Essential Teachings of the Ancients Serving as a theological basis for major world religions such as Christianity and Islam, the Hermetica has had an influence on Western culture that cannot be overstated. The collection of Greek texts-attributed by some to the legendary Hellenistic god Hermes Trismegistus (literally, Hermes the thrice great) in second-century Alexandria-is said to represent the divine philosophical and mystical practices of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (around 3000 BCE). In this creative, approachable introduction to the central ideas and essential teachings of the Hermetica, authors Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy offer a profoundly inspiring gateway to understanding and appreciating the profound wisdom of the ancients. Following an enlightening historical overview of the material contained in the massive Corpus Hermeticum, Freke and Gandy present a diverse sampling of Hermetic thought with extracts of Hermes's beautiful, poetic writings on topics including creation, the cosmos, human culture, prophecies, the Zodiac, incarnation of the soul, death, and immortality, and others. Along with each free-verse extract, the authors provide helpful commentary that explains the original text and places it in context for modern readers. An invaluable resource for initiates in Hermetic studies or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of human spirituality, mysticism, and consciousness, this book belongs on the bookshelves of any who seek a greater awareness of humanity's place in the cosmos. Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy are also the celebrated authors of The Jesus Mysteries, Jesus and the Lost Goddess, and The Laughing Jesus, as well as many other books on world spirituality.

Take a Fascinating Culinary Journey from Rome and Naples to Sardinia and SicilyVenture beyond the familiar pizza, marinara, and risotto to discover the varied and delicious world of traditional southern Italian cooking. Sicilian-American chef and respected sage of Italian cuisine Carlo Middione takes us along on his search for the unique and authentic recipes of this historic region in this Tastemaker-award-winning guide.With rustic dishes like quail roasted with pomegranate, spinach alla Romana, and ricotta and prosciutto crepes-some collected door-to-door and never-before written down-Middione paints a vivid culinary snapshot of Southern Italy. Masterfully packed with tidbits about the history and tradition of each dish within Italian culture, the author's considerable skill, culinary wisdom, and enthusiasm shine through every page, making this a truly edifying and engaging read.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635610400)..And be sure to explore the sumptuous recipes in another of Carlo's cookbooks, La Vera Cucina! (ISBN 1635617774).

Since its publication over fifty years ago, Heavy Weather Sailing has remained the classic of navigating and surviving storms at sea. Nowhere else will you find an opportunity like this to learn from the hard-won experience of seasoned sailors what works and what doesn't in surviving a storm at sea..

This book is Wassily Kandinsky's groundbreaking work championing spirituality in modern art, leading to a revolution in abstract painting. it provides critical insight into the mind and soul of Kandinsky and other artists of his generation.

The Farmers quit their jobs and move from New York City out to the country. But they have to share their rural paradise with wacky locals, marauding water snakes, and more hilarious gags and mishaps than they can shake a stick at..."Uprorious . . . Uttlerly absurd . . . Wonderfully endearing." - The New York Times Book Review"Ridiculous, implausible, bonehead dumb, and laught-out-loud funny throughout" - PlayboyThis book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635618193).Another Jay Cronley title you're sure to enjoy is Good Vibes, all about a very crazy day at the races, available from Echo Point Books in hardcover (1648371833) and paperback (1635618207).

PIONEER LIFE ON ONE OF AMERICA'S FINAL FRONTIERHal Borland (1900-1978) was a nature writer and novelist who produced numerous bestselling books including memoirs and young adult classics, as well as decades of nature writing for The New York Times. Borland considered himself a "natural philosopher," and he was interested in exploring the way human life was bound to the greater world of plants, animals, and natural processes.Hal Borland migrated with his parents to the still-unsettled, windswept high plains of eastern Colorado to take advantage of the Homestead Act. There they built a house from scratch, raised livestock, and worked hard, living off the land. High, Wide, and Lonesome is Borland's fascinating firsthand account through the eyes of the 10-year-old boy who faced the challenges of growing up on the frontier at the start of the twentieth century.It was a hard life. The harsh weather and unforgiving conditions of the western prairie gave life-and-death significance to the essential tasks of providing food, water, and warmth for themselves. At the same time, the hardships of the frontier landscape forced resilient pioneer families like the Borlands to develop strong bonds, simple values, and sincere appreciation for the beauty and natural rhythms of the open range. Together they learned fundamental truths about love, commitment, courage, and the bittersweet passage of time.The raw experiences described formed and defined the young Hal Borland. This memoir is a fascinating and unvarnished historical autobiography of life and survival on the frontier of America's real Wild West.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635618827).Echo Point Books specializes in bringing worthy books to the reading public, and publishes a number of Hal Borland's significant works, including the memoir The Dog Who Came to Stay (hardcover 1635618835, paperback 1635618843), the collection of his essays published in The New York Times-This Hill, This Valley (hardcover 1635619114, paperback 1635619106); the novel When the Legends Die (hardcover 1635618630, paperback 1635618649), and his nature almanacs, Sundial of the Seasons (hardcover 1635619076, paperback 1635619084), Book of Days (hardcover 1635617596, paperback 163561760X), and Twelve Moons of the Year (hardcover 1635619009, paperback 1635619017).

"Troubleshoot potential problems before they take you down ... marine technology expert Edwin Sherman helps owners make sense of modern boats' increasingly sophisticated installations and networked electronics."--Back cover

Loeb's Time-Tested Strategies for Winning on Wall StreetMarkets rise and markets fall; it is how intelligent investors behave those fluctuations that determines how much they will profit. Gerald M. Loeb, a founding partner of the E.F. Hutton & Co. brokerage firm, was a renowned Wall Street stock broker, trader, and investor. In his financial classic, The Battle for Investment Survival, Loeb offers successful strategies for how to fight and win and, just as importantly, how not to lose in the turbulent climate of the investing world. These strategies for improving investment results are not mere tips, tricks, or short cuts; they are born from actual experience and knowledge based on timeless, rock-solid investing principles that Loeb himself had used, tested, and profited from before writing the book. The time-tested advice for investors, speculators, and traders Loeb offers holds just as true today as it did when originally written. Loeb provides crucial ground rules to investors to follow for long term success. He clearly explains both how the stock market works and how you can make it work for you. While he recognizes that investment is an inexact science and asserts "nothing is more difficult than succeeding in Wall Street," you can learn from the patterns of those who prosper and ultimately reap great financial rewards.The Battle for Investment Survival is for everyone interested in learning how to survive and thrive in the securities market. The main goal--protecting and increasing your hard-earned capital--is indeed a battle in that requires diligence, perseverance, and endurance, as well as a strong will to win. To invest successfully and grow your wealth, the goal is to "make a killing without being killed." This invaluable book shows you how.Includes illustrative postscript material such as related articles, lectures, statistical charts, and case history examples, all compiled by the author over several decades after initial publication, as well as a newly expanded foreword and helpful glossary of terms.This book is also available from Echo Point Books in hardcover (ISBN 1648370713).

Loeb's Time-Tested Strategies for Winning on Wall StreetMarkets rise and markets fall; it is how intelligent investors behave those fluctuations that determines how much they will profit. Gerald M. Loeb, a founding partner of the E.F. Hutton & Co. brokerage firm, was a renowned Wall Street stock broker, trader, and investor. In his financial classic, The Battle for Investment Survival, Loeb offers successful strategies for how to fight and win and, just as importantly, how not to lose in the turbulent climate of the investing world. These strategies for improving investment results are not mere tips, tricks, or short cuts; they are born from actual experience and knowledge based on timeless, rock-solid investing principles that Loeb himself had used, tested, and profited from before writing the book. The time-tested advice for investors, speculators, and traders Loeb offers holds just as true today as it did when originally written. Loeb provides crucial ground rules to investors to follow for long term success. He clearly explains both how the stock market works and how you can make it work for you. While he recognizes that investment is an inexact science and asserts "nothing is more difficult than succeeding in Wall Street," you can learn from the patterns of those who prosper and ultimately reap great financial rewards.The Battle for Investment Survival is for everyone interested in learning how to survive and thrive in the securities market. The main goal--protecting and increasing your hard-earned capital--is indeed a battle in that requires diligence, perseverance, and endurance, as well as a strong will to win. To invest successfully and grow your wealth, the goal is to "make a killing without being killed." This invaluable book shows you how.Includes illustrative postscript material such as related articles, lectures, statistical charts, and case history examples, all compiled by the author over several decades after initial publication, as well as a newly expanded foreword and helpful glossary of terms.This book is also available from Echo Point Books in paperback (ISBN 1648370721).

Seven Fundamental Principles That Could Change Your LifeAccording to ancient Greek and Egyptian literature, Hermes Trismegistus, legendary father of the occult and ascribed founder of astrology, practiced a divinely inspired form of mental alchemy focused on transforming the mind rather than physical materials. In essence, he pursued a sort of spiritual ascension, a transmutation of the soul leading to a freeing of one's true self. For millennia, though, the foundational precepts of early Hermetic mysticism remained shrouded in secrecy, known only to a select few. The Kybalion, purportedly written by three anonymous initiates of Hermes' teaching, finally parts the obscuring fog and reveals clear and simple pathways to understanding and applying the transformative spiritual knowledge, regardless of one's religious tradition or belief system. This life-changing treatise outlines seven universal laws upon which the entire Hermetic Philosophy, and possibly even the nature of existence itself, are based. These seven key principles are: mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender. With its lucid commentary on aphorisms from original source material, The Kybalion provides modern readers with invaluable insights for achieving personal self-development and living the best life possible. It is also a vital resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of paranormal philosophies, arcane truths, esoteric studies, magic, mysticism, the occult, the supernatural, or the wonders of the universe, or those simply seeking a deeper appreciation for the secret doctrines and powerful wisdom of the ancients.This Echo Point Books edition is complete with index. This book is also available from Echo Point Books in hardcover (ISBN 1635617561).

Martial arts enthusiasts David James Knight and Brian Hunt translate and expand upon Paulus Hector Mair's original master compendium of techniques and teachings for fighting with Renaissance-era combat weaponry known as polearms.

In this acclaimed guide, master craftsman Michael Dunbar shares his vast experience with finding, refurbishing, and using high-quality vintage hand tools. An essential resource for the library (or workshop) of any classic hand-tool collector.