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Sanskrit

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:30:59 +0000

A classic introduction to the Sanskrit language, this volume offers a clear and systematic guide to one of the world’s great literary and sacred tongues. Designed for beginners yet substantial enough for serious students, it leads the reader through the fundamentals of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, supported by graded exercises and carefully chosen reading passages from classical sources. Michael Coulson, a respected Oxford scholar of Sanskrit, brings both rigor and accessibility to the subject, while the association with Indologist Richard F. Gombrich reflects the book’s strong academic grounding. Beyond language mechanics, it opens a doorway to the intellectual and spiritual traditions of ancient India, including epic, philosophical, and religious texts. Ideal for self-study or classroom use, it remains a valued resource for anyone interested in linguistics, Indology, or the roots of Hindu and Buddhist literature. WARNING: PAGES ARE DROPPING OUT IN THE MIDDLE AND AT THE END.

Dune Messiah

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:57:05 +0000

Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert is the second novel in the Dune series, continuing the story of Paul Atreides, now Emperor of the known universe. The book explores the consequences of Paul’s rise to power and the challenges he faces from political intrigue and religious fanaticism. A conspiracy involving the Bene Gesserit, the Spacing Guild, and the Tleilaxu aims to overthrow Paul, including the gift of a ghola named Hayt, a resurrected version of Paul’s old friend Duncan Idaho, designed to destabilize him. Paul struggles with his role as a messiah, the loss of his beloved Chani, and the burdens of prescience and prophecy. Despite being physically blinded in an attack, Paul’s heightened prescient abilities allow him to continue leading. The novel concludes with Paul walking into the desert, leaving his sister Alia as regent for his twin children, who will inherit the empire. Themes include power, prophecy, destiny, and sacrifice, making the book a philosophical and political continuation of Dune’s epic saga.

Dune (50th Anniversary Edition)

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:56:59 +0000

The 50th Anniversary Edition of Frank Herbert’s Dune is a celebrated science fiction classic, widely regarded as one of the most prescient and influential novels in the genre. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, the story centers on young Paul Atreides, whose noble family is entrusted with stewardship of the planet, the only source of the invaluable spice melange. This spice grants heightened abilities and enables interstellar travel, making control of Arrakis a coveted prize. Betrayed by rivals, Paul escapes into the harsh desert, where he allies with the indigenous Fremen tribes. Paul emerges not just as a leader but as a messianic figure, destined to reshape the political and ecological future of the imperium. The novel richly explores themes of power, ecology, religion, politics, and human potential, wrapped in a complex narrative of survival and revolution. The 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates this landmark work that remains profoundly relevant decades after its original publication.

Girl Meets Ape

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:51:34 +0000

Teach Yourself TURKISH

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:51:55 +0000

Teach Yourself Irish

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:51:30 +0000

Teach Yourself Arabic

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:51:18 +0000

Teach Yourself Yoga

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:58:17 +0000

Teach Yourself Books

Teach Yourself Ethics

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:42:20 +0000

Conversations with God, book 2

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:52:33 +0000

An uncommon dialogue. Condition: Good