These Great Ladies

These Great Ladies

Author: Lyndsy Spence

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-02-15

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781530417605

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'... [a] good, old-fashioned gossip with completely fascinating friends -- and I mean that as a compliment.' - The Court Jeweller '[A] book to be savored; a marvelous work of evocation, narrative and research! Witty, pungent, irreverent and totally absorbing.' -The Esoteric Curiosa 'If there is a moral from this entertaining book, it is simply don't get married. Just take a cheque.' - We Are Cult 'Oh dear, ' said Evelyn Waugh of his society friends, 'these great ladies.' In this book of pen portraits the reader is introduced to obscure ladies who were society stars in their day. From the Churchills to the Mitfords, British and European Royals, to international playboys and film stars, these ladies knew everyone. And everyone knew them, for better or worse. Margaret, Duchess of Argyll: Famous for her naughty polaroids, and whose divorce from her Duke saw 88 men named as her lovers. Mariga Guinness: A bewitching German princess with a harrowing childhood, who fought to preserve Irish buildings and became an icon in the process. Sylvia Ashley: A girl from the wrong side of the tracks who married two lords, two Hollywood stars, and a Russian prince. Joan Wyndham: A bohemian aristocrat who shunned a debutante existence to live a life of debauchery in Chelsea. Enid Lindeman: An Australian wine heiress who married four rich and titled men, and buried them all. Venetia Montagu: A society girl who moved at the centre of H.H. Asquith's wartime government. Irene Curzon: A 'poor little rich girl' who dared to break the rules. Jean Massereene: A dazzling viscountess whose association with Sir Edward Carson almost ruined her reputation. A true eccentric, fashion icon, and champion of the spiritualist movement.


Isis The Divine female

Isis The Divine female

Author: Moustafa Gadalla

Publisher: Moustafa Gadalla

Published: 2016-11-02

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1931446253

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This Expanded Edition explains the divine female principle as the source of creation-both metaphysically and physically; the feminine dual nature of Isis with Nephthys; the relationship (and one-ness) of the female and male principles; the numerology of Isis and Osiris; Isis’ role as the Virgin Mother; explanation of about twenty female deities as the manifestations of the feminine attributes; the role of Isis’ ideology throughout the world; the allegory of Isis, Osiris and Horus; and much more. This book will fill both the mind with comprehensive information as well as the heart—with the whole spectrum of emotions. This Expanded Edition of the book is divided into eight chapters and three appendices. Chapter 1: The Mother of Creation covers Isis' role in the creation sequence, being an image of the totality of creation, her relationship to Re and Osiris. Chapter 2: The Duality of Isis covers her basic dual nature as the Divine Intellect as well as in the creation cycle and the universal womb. Chapter 3: Isis & Osiris—The Dynamic Duo covers the combined roles of Isis and Osiris in the development and generation of all creations in the universe Chapter 4: Isis: The Virgin Mother of 'God' covers her role in the Divine immaculate Conception of her son Horus, the Virginity concept, her flight and refuge—together with her baby son—from the threats of the Evil force, and the sacrifice of her son's life. Chapter 5: The Numerology of Isis & Osiris covers the numbers of Isis and Osiris being 2 and 3—being the Primary numbers of creation and growth; and how these two numbers generate all forms and shapes, musical harmony and the rhythms of the universe. Chapter 6: Isis' Multitude of Attributes covers sixteen female deities—being the manifestation of Isis as the female principle of the created universe. Chapter 7: The Beloved in All Lands covers the spread of the Egyptian religion worldwide; how such beliefs live on in Christianity; and how Ancient Egyptian Isis' related religious festivals are being adopted in Christianity for Mary at the very same dates as the Egyptian calendar. Chapter 8: The Mighty Heart covers the eternal powerful impact of Isis on mankind as the seeker for comfort and cure-all. Appendix 1: Allegory and Egyptian Cosmology covers how well crafted allegories are the best—if not the only—way to covey complex subjects so that information are gained by all. Appendix 2: The Universal Egyptian Allegory—Isis and Osiris covers a shortened version of the story of the Isis and Osiris Egyptian allegory, with emphasis on the role of Isis, as the divine female principle, manifestations and applications. The narrative is shown in broken segments,each followed by a concise metaphysical evaluation of each segment Appendix 3: Heart and Soul—Metaphysical Reflections covers the metaphysical aspects of the heart (Isis) and soul (Osiris) and how a human being is able to achieve the integration of the heart and the soul within.


The Torchbearers

The Torchbearers

Author: Karen J. Blair

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1994-02-22

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780253112538

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"Blair's meticulous research has produced a complex work that is both encyclopedic and lively." -- The Journal of American History "With its valuable bibliography, this book should be an essential purchase for most libraries." -- Choice "With its detailed examination of both local and national organizations, this volume is a valuable addition both to the growing literature on women's associations and to the development of nonprofit enterprise in the arts." -- ARNOVA News "... Blair's insistence on the significance of her subject and her skillfully researched treatment of it is welcome and useful." -- American Historical Review "Readers interested in women's history, American cultural hsitory, and popular culture should all enjoy this book." -- Illinois Historical Journal "An indispensible overview of women's cultural activities in promoting and popularizing a wide variety of cultural enterprises, from music to artists' colonies." -- Kathleen D. McCarthy The women's arts clubs that flourished during the Progressive Era were more than havens for artistic dilettantes. As advocacy groups they effectively promoted universal access to the fine arts, leaving a vital legacy of cultural programs and institutions.


Bulletin

Bulletin

Author: Östasiatiska samlingarna (Stockholm, Sweden)

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13:

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