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| Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of Ancient Egypt. Caesar and Cleopatra (1945). by Travis Simpkins |
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| Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of Ancient Egypt. Caesar and Cleopatra (1945). by Travis Simpkins |
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| Paul Foster Case. Occultist and Freemason. Tarot. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Paul Foster Case (1884 - 1954). Gravesite. Occultist and Freemason. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. |
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| Paul Foster Case. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. The True and Invisible Rosicrucian Order. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Tarot. The Library of Esoterica. Jessica Hundley |
To explore the Tarot is to explore ourselves, to be reminded of the universality of our longing for meaning, for purpose and for a connection to the divine. This 600-year-old tradition reflects not only a history of seekers, but our journey of artistic expression and the ways we communicate our collective human story.
For many in the West, Tarot exists in the shadow place of our cultural consciousness, a metaphysical tradition assigned to the dusty glass cabinets of the arcane. Its history, long and obscure, has been passed down through secret writing, oral tradition, and the scholarly tomes of philosophers and sages. Hundreds of years and hundreds of creative hands—mystics and artists often working in collaboration—have transformed what was essentially a parlor game into a source of divination and system of self-exploration, as each new generation has sought to evolve the form and reinterpret the medium.
Author Jessica Hundley traces this fascinating history in Tarot, the debut volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica series. The book explores the symbolic meaning behind more than 500 cards and works of original art, two thirds of which have never been published outside of the decks themselves. It's the first ever visual compendium of its kind, spanning from Medieval to modern, and artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. It explores the powerful influence of Tarot as muse to artists like Salvador Dalí and Niki de Saint Phalle and includes the decks of nearly 100 diverse contemporary artists from around the world, all of whom have embraced the medium for its capacity to push cultural identity forward. Rounding out the volume are excerpts from thinkers such as Éliphas Lévi, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell; a foreword by artist Penny Slinger; a guide to reading the cards by Johannes Fiebig; and an essay on oracle decks by Marcella Kroll.
About the series
The Library of Esoterica explores how centuries of artists have given form to mysticism, translating the arcane and the obscure into enduring, visionary works of art. Each subject is showcased through both modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe. The result forms an inclusive visual history, a study of our primal pull to dream and nightmare, and the creative ways we strive to connect to the divine.
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| Buffalo Bill Cody. William F. Cody. Freemason and Wild West Showman. by Travis Simpkins |
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| M.W. Robert G. Davis. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Enchanter's Endgame. Book Five. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy |
The fifth and final novel of The Belgariad. The ancient Mrin Codex foretold the battle between of the heir to the Rivan throne and the evil God Torak, which will decide the fate of the world. Garion, the Rivan heir, is far from ready to face Torak, who is awakening from a long, enforced sleep. Garion, Belgarath and their wily friend Silk slip out of the castle without telling anyone to travel to where this final confrontation will take place. A story of endurance, valor, loyalty and love by one of the most popular fantasy writers of all time. "Eddings' BELGARIAD is exactly the kind of fantasy I like. It has magic, adventure, humor, mystery, and a certain delightful human insight." - Piers Anthony on PAWN OF PROPHECY "Absorbing. Touches all the right Fantasy bases. Warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures, and appealingly human magicians." - Publishers Weekly on QUEEN OF SORCERY "A graceful, fluid style of storytelling rare in fantasy writing.” - Publishers Weekly about the author: David Eddings published his first novel, HIGH HUNT, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with The Belgariad, which hit the New York Times bestseller lists, as did his Malloreon series, The Elenium and The Tamuli series. Born in Spokane, Washington, he served in the United States Army and taught college English. His wife Leigh Eddings collaborated with her husband for more than a dozen years on numerous bestsellers.
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| M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins |
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| M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins |
Scottish Rite, NMJ
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| Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Castle of Wizardry. Book Four. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy |
A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years
of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events
- of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!
THE BELGARIAD
It
had all begun with the theft of the Orb that had so long protected the
West from the evil God Torak. Before that, Garion had been a simple farm
boy. Afterward, he discovered that his aunt was really the Sorceress
Polgara and his grandfather was Belgarath, the Eternal Man. Then, on the
long quest to recover the Orb, Garion found to his dismay that he, too,
was a sorcerer.
Now, at last, the Orb was regained and the quest
was nearing its end. Of course, the questors still had to escape from
this crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a desert filled with Murgo
soldiers searching for them, while Grolim Hierarchs strove to destroy
them with dark magic. Then, somehow, they must manage to be in Riva with
the Orb by Erastide.
After that, however, Garion was sure that his part in these great events would be finished.
But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion - and for the little Princess Ce'Nedra!
THUS CONTINUES BOOK FOUR OF THE BELGARIAD
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| Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. New West Records. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. Riverboat Soul. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Magician's Gambit. Book Three. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy |
Garion, Belgarath, Polgara and their companions face new challenges as they continue their quest to retrieve the stolen Orb before it can be delivered to the evil god Torak.When they reach the mile-high tower of Ctuchik, who has the Orb and whose followers practice Torak's cruel rites of human sacrifice, Belgarath must use all his strength, guile and sorcery as he faces his most fearsome enemy. Garion's strange powers continue to grow, as he plays an increasingly crucial role in this world's future. "Eddings' BELGARIAD is exactly the kind of fantasy I like. It has magic, adventure, humor, mystery, and a certain delightful human insight."- Piers Anthony on PAWN OF PROPHECY"Absorbing. Touches all the right Fantasy bases. Warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures, and appealingly human magicians." - Publishers Weekly on QUEEN OF SORCERY"A graceful, fluid style of storytelling rare in fantasy writing.” - Publishers Weeklyabout the author:David Eddings published his first novel, HIGH HUNT, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with The Belgariad, which hit the New York Times bestseller lists, as did his Malloreon series, The Elenium and The Tamuli series. Born in Spokane, Washington, he served in the United States Army and taught college English. His wife Leigh Eddings collaborated with her husband for more than a dozen years on numerous bestsellers.
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| M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins |
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| M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins |
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| M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins |
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| George Washington Masonic National Memorial - Alexandria, Virginia |
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| M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins |
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| Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins |
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| Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins |
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| Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins |
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| Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins |
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| Margaret "Peg" Bellis. St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Millersburg, PA. by Travis Simpkins |
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| M.W. Stanton T. Brown, II. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Grand Lodge of Missouri |
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| M.W. Stanton T. Brown, II. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins |
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| R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins |
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| R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins |