The Great Gate, A Guidebook to the Guru's Heart Practice, is a compilation of instructions on the preliminary practices by the great masters, Chokling Dewey Dorje, Dudjom Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche & Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. Clear direct and personal, these teachings lucidly explain the application of key practices in the Vajrayana path, the pinnacle of which is the Great Perfection, the deepest and most undeviating way to attain enlightenment. The methods of the masters presented in this book focus on the simple approach of a meditator that is saturated with direct, pithy instructions. This is a tradition of plainly and simply stating things as they are, allowing the student to gain personal experience by challenging their intellect and guiding them towards realization.
An NYRB Classics Original A humble clerk and his loving wife scrape out a quiet existence on the margins of Tokyo. Resigned, following years of exile and misfortune, to the bitter consequences of having married without their families’ consent, and unable to have children of their own, Sōsuke and Oyone find the delicate equilibrium of their household upset by a new obligation to meet the educational expenses of Sōsuke’s brash younger brother. While an unlikely new friendship appears to offer a way out of this bind, it also soon threatens to dredge up a past that could once again force them to flee the capital. Desperate and torn, Sōsuke finally resolves to travel to a remote Zen mountain monastery to see if perhaps there, through meditation, he can find a way out of his predicament. This moving and deceptively simple story, a melancholy tale shot through with glimmers of joy, beauty, and gentle wit, is an understated masterpiece by one of Japan’s greatest writers. At the end of his life, Natsume Sōseki declared The Gate, originally published in 1910, to be his favorite among all his novels. This new translation captures the oblique grace of the original while correcting numerous errors and omissions that marred the first English version.
Traces the tragedy-marked 1856 journey of three thousand Mormons from Iowa to Utah, explaining how leader Brigham Young disregarded warnings and then convinced his followers that hardships and deaths were part of a higher plan.
The Greatest Sci-Fi Tales Ever Written' is a monumental anthology that traverses the intricate tapestry of speculative fiction, offering readers a comprehensive exploration into the realms of imagination, scientific wonder, and visionary storytelling. This collection is distinguished by its astounding diversity, featuring narratives that span from gothic horror to utopian visions and interstellar adventures, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the genre itself. The anthology includes seminal works that have laid the groundwork for modern science fiction, highlighting the innovative spirit and the boundless creativity of its contributors. The authors represented in this compilationJules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, and their illustrious contemporarieswere at the forefront of literary movements that pushed the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Their collective contributions illuminate the evolving societal attitudes toward science, technology, and the future during their respective eras. This anthology is emblematic of a period teeming with discovery and intellectual curiosity, encompassing the dawn of the industrial age to the early twentieth century, thus offering a panoramic view of the historical, cultural, and literary contexts that these stories emerged from. 'The Greatest Sci-Fi Tales Ever Written' is an indispensable volume for anyone captivated by the power of speculative fiction to probe the unknown and reimagine our world. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the works of masters who have significantly shaped the landscape of science fiction. This collection is both a gateway for newcomers to the genre and a treasure trove for seasoned aficionados, promising to inspire, entertain, and provoke thought with its extraordinary breadth of visionary ideas and narratives.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anathem, Reamde, and Cryptonomicon comes an exciting and thought-provoking science fiction epic—a grand story of annihilation and survival spanning five thousand years. What would happen if the world were ending? A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space. But the complexities and unpredictability of human nature coupled with unforeseen challenges and dangers threaten the intrepid pioneers, until only a handful of survivors remain . . . Five thousand years later, their progeny—seven distinct races now three billion strong—embark on yet another audacious journey into the unknown . . . to an alien world utterly transformed by cataclysm and time: Earth. A writer of dazzling genius and imaginative vision, Neal Stephenson combines science, philosophy, technology, psychology, and literature in a magnificent work of speculative fiction that offers a portrait of a future that is both extraordinary and eerily recognizable. As he did in Anathem, Cryptonomicon, the Baroque Cycle, and Reamde, Stephenson explores some of our biggest ideas and perplexing challenges in a breathtaking saga that is daring, engrossing, and altogether brilliant.
The Greatest Classics of All Time is an unprecedented compilation that traverses boundaries, epochs, and geographies to present a tapestry of human thought and narrative brilliance. Encompassing a vast range of literary styles from the pre-eminent figures of Western and Eastern literature, this anthology affords readers an exceptional view into the diversity of human experience and expression. Among the collection are seminal works that have shaped the course of literary and philosophical thought, revealing the depth of human emotion, the complexities of societal structures, and the eternal questions that have engaged humanity. Every piece, carefully selected for its enduring impact and relevance, contributes to a dialogue spanning centuries, from ancient wisdom to modern existential reflections. The contributing authors and editors are giants in their own right, drawn from the pantheon of world literature across ages. From the critical realism of Dickens and Balzac to the existential musings of Dostoyevsky; from the transcendental optimism of Whitman to the sharp political insights of Machiavelli; and the mystical depths of Tagore, this collection represents a confluence of literary movements and cultural epochs. Each author's unique background, perspective, and historical context enriches the anthology, offering readers a panoramic view of humanity's intellectual heritage. This assembly elucidates the interconnectedness of literature with history, culture, and philosophy, embodying the diverse expressions of human civilization. The Greatest Classics of All Time is not merely a collection of texts; it is an invitation to embark on a journey through the epochs of human thought and feeling. It offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the masterworks of literature that have withstood the test of time, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the nuances of human experience. For scholars, students, and lovers of literature, this anthology promises a comprehensive educational experience, fostering a greater understanding of the world's literary and cultural traditions. It is a testament to the power of literature to cross boundaries, to challenge, and to enlighten, making it an essential addition to any collection.
DigiCat presents to you this unique Sci-Fi collection with carefully picked out stories from out of space, thrilling intergalactic adventures, dystopian novels and the greatest sci-fi classics: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The Island of Doctor Moreau The Invisible Man... Edgar Wallace: Planetoid 127 The Green Rust... Otis Adelbert Kline: The Venus Trilogy The Mars Series Malcolm Jameson: Captain Bullard Series Garrett P. Serviss: Edison's Conquest of Mars A Columbus of Space The Sky Pirate... Arthur Conan Doyle: The Professor Challenger Series Jules Verne: 20.000 Leagues under the Sea The Mysterious Island... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Last Man Edwin A. Abbott: Flatland Jack London: Iron Heel The Scarlet Plague The Star Rover... Robert Louis Stevenson: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She William H. Hodgson: The House on the Borderland The Night Land... Edgar Allan Poe: Some Words with a Mummy Mellonta Tauta... H. P. Lovecraft: Beyond the Wall of Sleep The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs Edward Bellamy: Looking Backward: 2000–1887 Equality... Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Owen Gregory: Meccania the Super-State Margaret Cavendish: The Blazing World Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels William Morris: News from Nowhere Samuel Butler: Erewhon Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race James Fenimore Cooper: The Monikins Hugh Benson: Lord of the World Fred M. White: The Doom of London Ignatius Donnelly: Caesar's Column Ernest Bramah: The Secret of the League Arthur D. Vinton: Looking Further Backward Robert Cromie: The Crack of Doom Cleveland Moffett: The Conquest of America Richard Jefferies: After London Francis Stevens: The Heads of Cerberus Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Stanley G. Weinbaum: Stories from the Solar System Edward Everett Hale: The Brick Moon Abraham Merritt: The Moon Pool The Metal Monster... Francis Bacon: New Atlantis C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne: The Lost Continent Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Three Go Back
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Time Traveler's Travelogue" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine William Hope Hodgson: The Night Land Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court H. P. Lovecraft: The Shadow out of Time Abraham Merritt: The Ship of Ishtar
A 17th-century gentleman, mourning the death of his beloved, Lady Mirdath, is given a vision of a far-distant future where their souls will be re-united, and sees the world of that time through the eyes of a future incarnation. The Sun has gone out and the Earth is lit only by the glow of residual vulcanism. The last few millions of the human race are gathered together in a gigantic metal pyramid, nearly eight miles high – the Last Redoubt, under siege from unknown forces and Powers outside in the dark. These are held back by a shield known as the "air clog", powered from a subterranean energy source called the "Earth Current". For millennia, vast living shapes—the Watchers—have waited in the darkness near the pyramid. It is thought they are waiting for the inevitable time when the Circle's power finally weakens and dies. Other living things have been seen in the darkness beyond, some of unknown origins, and others that may once have been human. The narrator sets off alone into the darkness to find the girl he has made contact with, hoping that she is the reincarnation of his past love.
