This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompa...
Jun 02, 2024
Thomas More’s “Utopia” is one of the most influential books in western literature. Within “Utopia” is described an idealized island community upon which perfect social harmony has been achieved. On this island all property is community owned, violence is nonexistent and everyone has the opportunity to work and live in an environment of religious tolerance. Many social movements throughout history have drawn upon More’s work for inspiration. While possibly unachievable Thomas More’s “Utopia” give...
Jun 02, 2024
Kahlil Gibran’s magnificent book, “The Prophet,” stands as a cherished classic in our literary heritage. Revered across the globe, this masterpiece has been translated into over 100 languages, earning its place as one of the most internationally translated works in history. In the United States alone, the American editions have garnered a staggering nine million copies in sales. Gibran’s contemplative reflections are artfully organised into twenty-eight chapters, each delving into expansive them...
Jun 02, 2024
Malleus Maleficarum , usually translated as The Hammer of Witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. It was written by the German Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer, and first published in the German city of Speyer in 1486. It has been described as the compendium of literature in demonology of the 15th century. The top theologians of the Inquisition at the Faculty of Cologne condemned the book as recommending unethical and illegal procedures, as well as being inconsistent with Catholic d...
Jun 02, 2024•2 hr 47 min
A pioneer of the self-help movement, author James Allen’s most famous title is As a Man Thinketh . This book offers the keys to personal responsibility and freedom. When you understand that what you think influences what you become, you can learn to adjust your thought life accordingly. In Allen’s classic work, he writes a fascinating exploration of the connection between mind, body, and action. Using the metaphor of a garden, Allen teaches the reader how to weed out the negativity and plant use...
Jun 02, 2024•49 min
FREE THIS MONTH The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish apocalyptic religious text (300 – 200 BC), ascribed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch explains the origins of demons and giants; why some angels fell from heaven; why the Great Flood was morally necessary; and it also gives a prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign of the Messiah. Various Aramaic fragments have been found of the text in the Dead Sea Scrolls. There are also Koine Greek and Latin fragments which prove that...
Jun 02, 2024•4 hr 27 min
Beyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsche’s position as the towering European philosopher of his age. The work dramatically rejects the tradition of Western thought with its notions of truth and God, good and evil. Nietzsche demonstrates that the Christian world is steeped in a false piety and infected with a ‘slave morality’. With wit and energy, he turns from this critique to a philosophy that celebrates the present and demands that the individual imposes their own ‘will to power’ upon the worl...
Apr 28, 2024
The New Atlantis is a utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where “generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit” are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of “Bensalem”. The plan and organization of his ideal college, “Salomon’s House” envisioned the modern research univer...
Apr 28, 2024
The Story of Philosophy is a captivating intellectual journey that explores the evolution of human thought and the enduring legacy of great thinkers throughout history. Written by the renowned author Will Durant, this monumental work provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the world’s philosophical traditions, from ancient Greece to the modern era. Through 11 volumes, each dedicated to a specific philosopher or philosophical era, Durant delves into the intricacies of thought, revealing...
Apr 28, 2024
The Tao Te Ching, Daodejing, Dao De Jing, or Daode jing, also simply referred to as the Laozi, is a Chinese classic text. According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BC by the sage Laozi, a record-keeper at the Zhou dynasty court, by whose name the text is known in China. The text’s true authorship and date of composition or compilation are still debated, although the oldest excavated text dates back to the late 4th century BC.The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundame...
Mar 31, 2024
By ‘Self-Reliance’, Emerson means learning to trust ourselves and listen to our inner voice , which he defines as ‘intuition’. Conformity to social expectations is the biggest obstacle to self-reliance. We must be prepared to go against the grain of popular opinion in order to follow our intuition.
Mar 31, 2024
Liber AL vel Legis, commonly known as The Book of the Law, is the central sacred text of Thelema. Written by Aleister Crowley, with his wife Rose Edith Kelly who wrote two phrases into the finished manuscript, Crowley claimed it was dictated to him by a preternatural being calling himself Aiwass. The book’s three chapters are largely written in a first-person narrative by the Thelemic deities Nuit, Hadit, and Ra-Hoor-Khuit respectively. Through the reception of the Book, Crowley proclaimed the a...
Mar 29, 2024•26 min
Theosophy – A Modern Revival of Ancient Wisdom, By: Alvin Boyd Kuhn. This work deals with the great renaissance of ancient Oriental esotericism in the Western world in modern times. This book is an attempt to present a unified picture of the Theosophic movement in its larger aspects. Contents: Theosophy, An Ancient Tradition; The American Background of Theosophy; Helena P. Blavatsky: Her Life and Psychic Career; From Spiritualism to Theosophy; Isis Unveiled; The Mahatmas and Their Letters; Storm...
Mar 29, 2024
Dr. v. Oefele states of pharmacy before the time of Hippocrates, that although the practice of medicine was not separated from pharmacy among the Greeks and Romans, there was such a separation among the ancient Egyptians, from whom the distinction was handed down to the Copts, and by them to the Arabians; and, in fact, that the term pharmacist is probably of Egyptian origin, being derived from Ph-ar-maki, which signifies the preparation of medicine from drugs. The Egyptian pharmaki who were enga...
Mar 19, 2024
The Alchepedia is an alchemical glossary or index of terms which decodes, demystifies, and reconciles some of humanity’s most ancient mythologies and arcane terminologies rising out of the collective unconscious into many of the world’s religions and spiritual philosophies. The alchemical index reveals a whole new perspective and deep meaning behind some of the most important mythologies which have escaped the religious orthodoxy and mainstream academia who profess to be the ultimate authority i...
Mar 19, 2024
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective who solved perplexing crimes with strict rationalism. But later in life, Doyle became fascinated by mysteries that defied rational explanation. A major proponent of spiritualism, he conducted numerous paranormal investigations and in 1926 published this definitive history of the movement. The History of Spiritualism begins with the early roots of spiritualist thought found in the writings of Swedish t...
Mar 19, 2024
Embark on a journey of profound mystery and esoteric knowledge with “The Mystery of the Cathedrals” audiobook, a captivating exploration of alchemy, symbolism, and the hidden secrets encoded within the architecture of Europe’s most enigmatic cathedrals. Authored by the enigmatic figure known as Fulcanelli, this seminal work delves into the profound spiritual and philosophical teachings concealed within the stone walls and intricate carvings of these ancient structures. Narrated with intrigue and...
Mar 02, 2024
Embark on a journey of moral courage and social conscience with “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience” audiobook, a timeless manifesto penned by the celebrated American philosopher and transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau. Narrated with passion and clarity, this audiobook brings to life Thoreau’s powerful call to individual conscience and nonviolent resistance in the face of unjust laws and government oppression. Through eloquent prose and profound insight, Thoreau challenges listeners to questio...
Mar 02, 2024
Embark on a timeless journey through ancient Mesopotamia with “The Epic of Gilgamesh” audiobook, a mesmerizing rendition of one of the world’s oldest known literary works. Set against the backdrop of the flourishing city of Uruk, this epic tale follows the legendary King Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality. Listeners will be drawn into a world of gods, heroes, and epic adventures as Gilgamesh and his loyal companion, Enkidu, battle mythical beasts, confront divine challenges, and ultimately g...
Mar 02, 2024
A year or so before the beginning of World War I, a young woman named Lisa la Giuffria is seduced by a white magician, Cyril Grey, and persuaded into helping him in a magical battle with a black magician and his black lodge. Grey is attempting to raise the level of his force by impregnating the girl with the soul of an ethereal being — the moonchild. To achieve this, she will have to be kept in a secluded environment, and many preparatory magical rituals will be carried out. The black magician D...
Mar 02, 2024
Dive into the timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” with this captivating audiobook edition. Written over two millennia ago, Sun Tzu’s masterpiece continues to resonate as a profound guide to strategy, leadership, and the dynamics of conflict. Narrated with eloquence and clarity, this audiobook brings to life Sun Tzu’s profound insights, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the strategies and tactics necessary for success in both warfare and everyday life. In this definitiv...
Mar 02, 2024
“The Comte de St. Germain: The Secret of Kings” audiobook, a captivating monograph penned by Isabel Cooper-Oakley. Narrated with intrigue and depth, this audiobook unveils the mysterious persona of the Comte de St. Germain, a figure shrouded in myth and legend, whose influence spanned the courts of Europe during the 18th century. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Cooper-Oakley delves into the life, exploits, and esoteric teachings of the Comte de St. Germain, revealing a figur...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The History of Magic, Volume 1 – Dr. Joseph Ennemoser. Joseph Ennemoser (1787-1854) was an Tyrolean doctor and scientist, noted for his use of magnetism and hypnosis. He was a forerunner of Freud in his belief in the connection between the mind and physical health, and his interest in psychology led to investigations into the paranormal and magic. He became well known for his presentations about magic, delusions and apparently supernatural occurrences. He suggested that most of these phenomena a...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Max Heindel is recognized as one of the greatest western mystics of the 20th century and he is the founder of the Rosicrucian Fellowship and author of a number of essential Rosicrucian works. First published in 1916, Heindel’s “The Rosicrucian Mysteries” is regarded as a classic work providing a guide for students to understand basic Rosicrucian teachings. Max Heindel’s mysticism is set firmly in the western tradition of the Gnosis. Following a series of disappointments and ill health, Heindel c...
Feb 24, 2024
Manly P. Hall’s magazine The All Seeing Eye narrated in full. These 5 Volumes (1-5) span between 1923 and 1931. Some of the articles and stories span multiple issues of this Magazine – The All Seeing Eye – Modern Problems in the Light of Ancient Wisdom, and we have combined them into one issue. Or we have collated them into one full segment. This includes Editorials, Special Articles, Occult Fiction, Oriental Occultism, Mystic Masonry, Occult Anatomy, Human Interest Stories, Question and Answer ...
Feb 23, 2024
In 1900 Bernard Shaw completed the difficult task of drafting the Fabian’s society position in the manifest Fabianism and the Empire. The society’s progressive program advocated for socialist values, social justice and women rights. Against the background of these modern and leftist values though, the society’s position on imperialism is somehow astonishing. One of the motives for its supportive stand on imperialism lies in the yet valid division they made between domestic and international poli...
Feb 04, 2024
Enjoy Notes on the Scientific and Religious Mysteries of Antiquity; the Gnosis and Secret Schools of the Middle Ages; Modern Rosicrucianism; and the Various Rites and Degrees of Free and Accepted Masonry . ©2022 Adultbrain Publishing (P)2022 Adultbrain Publishing https://adultbrain.ca/register/ Preface – 00:00 Chapter 1 – 2:18 Chapter 2 – 54:07 Chapter 3 – 2:10:16 Chapter 4 – 3:14:52
Feb 04, 2024
In 1776 Adam Weishaupt, a respected German professor of Canon Law, founded a covert revolutionary group – The Illuminati – a secret society dedicated to destroying repressive regimes and shaping a world government in terms of Liberty and Equality. These ideals surfaced with violent emphasis during the French Revolution, which many saw as the work of Illuminati agitators. The Jesuit Abbé Augustin Barruel was one such. In this book, (the third of his four-part monumental work on the French Revolut...
Feb 04, 2024
The underground cult bestseller! Essays that redefine the psychogeographical nooks of autonomy. Recipes for poetic terror, anarcho -black magic, post-situ psychotropic surgery, denunciations of spiritual addictions to vapid infotainment cults – this is the bastard classic, the watermark impressed upon our minds. Where conscience informs praxis, and action infects consciousness, T.A.Z. is beginning to worm its way into above-ground culture. This book offers inspired blasts of writing, from slogan...
Feb 03, 2024
Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. But while the Meditations w...
Feb 03, 2024•2 hr 15 min
