With 200,000 copies in print, this anthology has for decades been seen as a fundamental collection of African-American verse. Bontemps (1902-73), an important figure during and after the Harlem Renaissance, author of more than 25 novels, and longtime librarian at Fisk University, last revised this classic anthology just before his death, adding such crucial new voices as Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Bob Kaufman, among others.

This edition, issued in 1996, reprints the poems in Bontemps's revised volume along with updated biographical notes. Nearly seventy poets are represented, their works indexed by both author and title.



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American Negro Poetry

Stewart Spencer

There had long been a need for a modern English translation of Wagner’s Ring―a version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the German libretto. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation, which follows the verse form of the original exactly, filled that niche. It reads smoothly and idiomatically, yet is the result of prolonged thought and deep back- ground knowledge.

The translation is accompanied by Stewart Spencer’s introductory essay on the libretto and a series of specially commissioned texts by Barry Millington, Roger Hollinrake, Elizabeth Magee, and Warren Darcy that discuss the cycle’s musical structure, philosophical implications, medieval sources, and Wagner’s own changing attitude to its meaning. With a glossary of names, a review of audio and video recordings, and a select bibliography, this book is an essential complement to Wagner’s great epic. 16 black-and-white illustrations

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A Companion

Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung

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An expert in Eastern art and culture deciphers the meanings of more than two thousand images from around the world, exploring their origins, meanings, and cultural context in words and full-color illustrations

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The Illustrated Book of Signs and Symbols 

Many people are curious about the existence of secret societies which claim to hold arcane religious or esoteric knowledge and pass it down through the generations via selected adepts. Classic Masonic writers including William Preston, Robert Gould, JSM Ward, AE Waite and WL Wilmshurst have written about secret traditions connected to the Temple of Sion. Each has different ideas about how mystical knowledge came into Freemasonry. Some say that the Charter of Larmenius reveals an underground line of Knight Templar Grand Masters who survived down to the nineteenth century. All agree there is a Secret Lodge or House of Adepts who continue to teach "true" knowledge of the ancient mysteries and that The Craft transmits beliefs linked to the Earls of Rosslyn, the Knights Templar, and Lodge Mother Kilwinning.


Masonic expert Robert Lomas has collected together this thread of belief from old Masonic writers and rewritten it in modern English to make the ideas accessible to modern readers.



The Secrets Of Freemasonry 

Cyrus Shahrad

Divided into themed sections, linked together with a chronology of the most important events in the life of the Vatican, Secrets of the Vatican includes: The History of the Vatican. The rise of the Catholic Church, from its inauspicious beginnings as a persecuted cult in Rome to its establishment as the world's largest organized religion, Houses of the Holy. A look at the vast wealth of art, sculpture and literature collected in the Vatican Museums and some of the scandals that accompany the treasures, Life in the Vatican. Everyday life under the benevolent gaze of Europe's last absolute ruler, Death in the Vatican. The gruesome ends of some popes, and of some of the Vatican's other citizens, The Hidden Vatican. The chapters of Vatican history that have remained closed to all but the innermost circle of Vatican officials. Book jacket. This description may be from another edition of this product. 

Divided into themed sections, linked together with a chronology of the most important events in the life of the Vatican, Secrets of the Vatican includes: The History of the Vatican. The rise of the Catholic Church, from its inauspicious beginnings as a persecuted cult in Rome to its establishment as the world's largest organized religion, Houses of the Holy. A look at the vast wealth of art, sculpture and literature collected in the Vatican Museums and some of the scandals that accompany the treasures, Life in the Vatican. Everyday life under the benevolent gaze of Europe's last absolute ruler, Death in the Vatican. The gruesome ends of some popes, and of some of the Vatican's other citizens, The Hidden Vatican. The chapters of Vatican history that have remained closed to all but the innermost circle of Vatican officials. Book jacket.

Secrets of the Vatican

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Signed by the author! 

Hanuman, the lord of the monkeys, is one of the few gods in Hinduism to be worshipped across caste lines by followers of the Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta orders. This book is an attempt to understand the imagery, ritual and philosophy associated with Hanuman worship in our time. At its heart is a single narrative on the life of the monkey-god woven out of plots and ideas found in the Valmiki Ramayana, Mahabharata, various Puranas and several vernacular Ramakathas. Also included are tales found in Jain Ramayanas and the Ramayanas of South East Asia. Highlights include lucid explanations, a map showing the traditional journey of Rama to Lanka through Kishkinda, the text and translation of the Hanuman Chalisa, and over 100 illustrations, many of them in colour.

Hanuman An Introduction - Signed!

Claude Mignot

Encyclopedic in its scope and exhausting in its magnitude, the Louvre has vast collections ranging from the 6th century B.C. to the mid-19th century. Its impressive architecture goes back 800 years, to its origins as a fortress guarding medieval Paris. In its contemporary incarnation, recently reconfigured and rebaptized "The Grand Louvre," it spreads over four levels and boasts more than 30,000 works of art; its galleries, shops, and offices occupy some 1.6 million square feet, of which some 645,000 are dedicated to exhibitions. Such daunting dimensions can make the museum feel like an endless labyrinth to uninitiated visitors. For them, The Pocket Louvre is a unique and essential resource, including: -A handy user's guide with information about access to the museum and its many services, from cafes to a post office to shops. -Suggested itineraries for visits of varying lengths and for visitors with differing interests. -A history of the Louvre and its architecture. -A history of the collections. -An illustrated catalog of 500 masterpieces, all in color, with useful brief commentaries. This description may be from another edition of this product. 

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A Visitor's Guide to 500 Works

Encyclopedic in its scope and exhausting in its magnitude, the Louvre has vast collections ranging from the 6th century B.C. to the mid-19th century. Its impressive architecture goes back 800 years, to its origins as a fortress guarding medieval Paris. In its contemporary incarnation, recently reconfigured and rebaptized "The Grand Louvre," it spreads over four levels and boasts more than 30,000 works of art; its galleries, shops, and offices occupy some 1.6 million square feet, of whichsome 645,000 are dedicated to exhibitions.

Such daunting dimensions can make the museum feel like an endless labyrinth to uninitiated visitors. For them,The Pocket Louvre is a unique and essential resource, including:

-A handy user's guide with information about access to the museum and its many services, from cafes to a post office to shops.
-Suggested itineraries for visits of varying lengths and for visitors with differing interests.
-A history of the Louvre and its architecture.
-A history of the collections.
-An illustrated catalog of 500 masterpieces, all in color, with useful brief commentaries.


The Pocket Louvre

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Michael Jordan

Covering myths and origins, major thinkers and practitioners, rituals, symbols, practice today, and more, this book provides an accessible, fully illustrated introduction to the major religions and philosophies of China, Japan, and India. 112 color illustrations. 56 black and white illustrations. This description may be from another edition of this product.

The Philosophies and Rituals of the East

Eastern Wisdom

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Pramesh Ratnaker

Hinduism Can Best Be Understood By Studying Both Its Evolution And Its Everyday Practises As The Trajectory Illustrates Its Structure. The Chapters In The Book Present A Lucid Outline Of The Evolution Of Hinduism And Extensively Describe Its Current Practises. The Text Is Supported By Illustrations And Pictures Of The Key Concepts And Figures. Attention Has Been Paid To Bringing Out The Significance Of Important Festivals And Pilgrimages, As Well As To The Role Of Gods And Goddesses In The Hindu Macrocosm.

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Hinduism

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Athanasios Karta Singh Megarisiotis

Brigitte Sporrer

Ease your stress and tension by incorporating Kundalini yoga into your daily routine. Kundalini yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline for developing strength, character, and consciousness. Practitioners of Kundalini call it the yoga of awareness because it enables you to experience deeper levels of being by harmonizing both your body and spiritual energy.

Unlike other yoga exercises, Kundalini yoga consists of fewer straining positions, which makes it accessible for a wide range of fitness levels. Incorporate small moments of peace throughout your day by practicing these simple positions and breathing exercises.

This guide offers step-by-step instructions on the basics of Kundalini yoga. With over 200 rich full-color photographs, yoga expert Athanasios Megarisiotis shares the seated postures, breathing techniques, hand positions, and most frequently used mantras. Kundalini is viewed as an advanced form of yoga and meditation that is used to cultivate the spiritual potential within all who practice it. It teaches that a stronger spiritual potential will help each practitioner uphold important values like speaking the truth, being compassionate, and being more aware of the needs of others.

Techniques for Developing Strength, Awareness, and Character

Shares step-by-step instructions on the basics of Kundalini yoga, explaining how its less-straining positions and meditative focus on stress reduction renders it an accessible and beneficial discipline regardless of fitness level.

Kundalini Yoga

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The question of whether or not there is a life after death, and what form it takes, has occupied people for centuries. This book examines in depth how various peoples of the world have understood the hereafter, from antiquity to the present. The beliefs of a wide range of cultures are presented, including the ancient Egyptians, the Celts and the Germanic peoples, as well as those of the major world religions and the views of visionaries, spiritual mediums, and reports of people who have had near-death experiences. All these perspectives convey rich images of the possibility of life in the hereafter.

Life in the hereafter

Beyond Death

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Shirley Andrews

The legend of lost Atlantis turns to fact as Shirley Andrews synthesizes a wealth of information from more than one hundred classical and Atlantean scholars, scientists, and psychics to describe the country and its inhabitants.

Review the scientific and geological evidence for an Atlantic continent, which refutes the popular notion that Atlantis was located in the Mediterranean. Follow the history of Atlantis from its beginnings to its destruction, and see a portrait of Atlantean society: its religion, architecture, art, medicine, and life style. Explore shamanism, the power of crystals, ancient techniques for health and healing, pyramid energy, ley lines, the influence of extraterrestrials and the origin of the occult sciences. Learn what happened to the survivors of Atlantis, where they migrated, and how the survivors and their descendants made their mark on cultures the world over.

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Insights from a Lost Civilization

Using information from classical and Atlantean scholars, scientists and psychics, this book traces the history of the continent of Atlantis from its beginnings to its destruction. The author traces the origins of occult science to the Atlanteans and charts the migration of Atlantis' survivors.

Atlantis

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The mysterious civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis become reality as Shirley Andrews, the author of Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilization combines details from scholars, scientists and the respected psychic Edgar Cayce. Her sober portrayal of disturbing parallels between the spiritual decay of Atlantis and our modern world, and her reasonable explanations for the vivid dreams and past life memories recounted by numerous people about life on the lost lands enhance this fascinating book.

Studying the Past to Survive the Future

The mysterious civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis become reality as Shirley Andrews, the author of Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilizationcombines details from scholars, scientists and the respected psychic Edgar Cayce. Her sober portrayal of disturbing parallels between the spiritual decay of Atlantis and our modern world, and her reasonable explanations for the vivid dreams and past life memories recounted by numerous people about life on the lost lands enhance this fascinating book.

Lemuria and Atlantis

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Konstantinos

Discover the strange world of the undead and the proof that creatures of the night exist. The facts about vampires are stranger than anything you may have read, heard, or imagined before. Vampires rips away the myth and exposes the habits and lifestyles of these beings. The author reveals the occult truths about these creatures, including actual first-person encounters with vampires of all types--the ancient undead of folklore, contemporary mortal blood drinkers, and the most dangerous creatures of all: psychic vampires who intentionally drain the life force from their victims. Learn about the four types of vampires Read about vampire legends from around the world Discover vampires from history, including: Arnold Paole of Serbia Peter Plogojowitz and the Count de Cabreras of Hungary The vampire of Croglin Grange, Cumberland, England Countess Elizabeth Bathory, responsible for up to 650 deaths Gilles de Rais Fritz Haarman, of Germany, from ninety years ago John Haigh of Yorkshire, England, from just before WWII And, of course, the real Vlad Dracula Present-day blood drinkers How to protect yourself from vampires Included are letters from contemporary vampires; you will be shocked and surprised as you discover what these people are really like. Besides learning about the psychic vampire that unintentionally drains you of your energy as well as the intentional psychic vampire, you'll learn rituals for protection and methods to avoid falling into their clutches. This description may be from another edition of this product.

The Occult Truth

Tales of mysterious blood drinkers & life-stealing phantoms have fascinated & terrified people from all over the world for centuries. What is the truth behind the legends of the undead? For the first time ever, here is convincing evidence that vampires really exist- & that the actual truth about vampires is stranger than anything you may have read, heard or dreamed about! Vampires: The Occult Truth contains first-hand accounts of encounters with vampires & vampirism of all types-the ancient undead of folklore, contemporary mortal blood drinkers who believe themselves to be vampires, & the most dangerous of all: psychic vampires who intentionally drain the life force from their victims. Vampires is the first book to consider vampires from an occultists point of view, & to present solid esoteric theories to explain their existence. Youll read case histories of real modern & historical contacts with vampires & victims of vampirism-including those personally encountered by the author himself- & youll learn a simple yet powerful technique that will protect you from attacks by psych.

Vampires

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Colin Wilson

Rand Flem-Ath

In 1982, the American scholar Charles Hapgood made an astonishing claim to a young librarian, Rand Flem-Ath - that civilization was almost 100,000 years old and he had the evidence to prove it. Before he could substantiate this remarkable assertion, Hapgood died. Together with fellow author Colin Wilson, Flem-Ath set out to track down the truth behind the scholar's statements. Their study of the world's most sacred sites - Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids and many others - led them to an amazing discovery. Far from being built by local people for local reasons, these monuments formed an undeniable geometrical pattern. This is turn implied the existence of an ancient advanced civilization, one that existed before the Flood that destroyed Atlantis and whose knowledge of the world was far wider than had previously been thought possible. This book deciphers this remarkable code and the reasons behind it: the attempt by scientists from Atlantis to preserve a legacy of their civilisation. The book presents its argument with enormous persuasiveness - namely that our civilization is not the first to occupy the planet, nor is it likely to be the last.

Unlocking the Ancient Mysteries of a Long-Lost Civilization

The Atlantis Blueprint

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H. Paul Jeffers

WHAT THE VATICAN DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW: The lies. The conspiracies. The cover-ups. The truth. Deep behind the walls of the world's holiest site is a dense network of lies, corruption, and conspiracies fueling the Vatican's vast and unchecked influence on world events. From the Holy Orders that defied the commandment "Thou Shalt Not Kill" to the scandals splashed across international headlines, the Vatican is no longer shrouded in mystery, legend, and secrecy. 

It's all here: - The shocking and unsolved murder of the corrupt Vatican financier known as "God's Banker" - Real-life exorcism-and shocking rumors of Satanism - The Vatican's startling views on extraterrestrials and end-of-world prophesies - The Vatican's hidden ties to Nazi Germany and the Mafia - The bizarre rituals of the ultraconservative Opus Dei - The Vatican's ruthless 500-year war with the Freemasons - Pope Pius XII's anti-Semitic indifference to the plight of Europe's Jews and the Holocaust - And much more! This utterly fascinating, unflinching account is the most definitive exposé ever written about the most secretive institution in the world.

Arranged chronologically and thematically, Dark Mysteries of the Vatican sifts fact from fiction and illuminates the truth of what lies in the archives. From murder in Holy Orders to financial scandal and UFOs, this is the definitive volume on the most secretive place on earth. Most books about the Vatican are dense and scholarly, but Jeffers delivers an easy-to-read, fact-driven investigation, covering historical as well as current events.

Dark Mysteries of the Vatican

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Robert A. Wilson

Everything Is Under Control covers the range of Wilson's kaleidoscopic knowledge, from John Adams to the Voronezh (former Soviet Union) UFO sighting, the Campus Crusade for Cthulhu to the Mothman prophecies, and everything in between. What do the Freemasons, the Kennedys, and Princess Diana have in common? All are at the center of gigantic conspiracy theories with incredibly complex and endlessly multiplying twists, turns, highways and byways. Arranged by alphabetical entries which include cross-references to other entries in the book and also provide addresses to related sites on the Web, this book is truly interactive--you can dip in, read through, or follow one of the URLs from an interesting entry onto the internet.

Conspiracies, Cults, and Cover-Ups

Before the X-Files, before alt.conspiracy, there was Robert Anton Wilson and his legendary Illuminatus! Trilogy. Now this avatar of conspiriology, renowned for his razor wit and progressive philosophy, takes you on a fascinating, eclectic ride through what Wilson has termed the "Cultic Twilight" where conspiracy theories flourish.

Everything Is Under Control covers the range of Wilson's kaleidoscopic knowledge, from John Adams to the Voronezh (former Soviet Union) UFO sighting, the Campus Crusade for Cthulhu to the Mothman prophecies, and everything in between. What do the Freemasons, the Kennedys, and Princess Diana have in common? All are at the center of gigantic conspiracy theories with incredibly complex and endlessly multiplying twists, turns, highways and byways. Arranged by alphabetical entries which include cross-references to other entries in the book and also provide addresses to related sites on the Web, this book is truly interactive--you can dip in, read through, or follow one of the URLs from an interesting entry onto the internet.

What some famous people say about Robert Anton Wilson:

"A dazzling barker hawking tickets to the most thrilling tilt-a-whirls and daring loop-o-planes on the midway to higher consciousness."

--Tom Robbins

"Wilson managed to reverse every mental polarity in me, as if I had been pulled through infinity."

--Philip K. Dick

"One of the most important scientific philosophers of his century--scholarly, witty, scientific, hip and hopeful."

--Dr. Timothy Leary

Everything Is under Control

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Cathryn Bauer

Discusses how ailments and injuries can be alleviated through the proper use of acupressure, describes how to press points, and offers guidelines for dealing with medical emergencies.

Gentle, Effective Relief for More Than 100 Common Ailments

Discusses how ailments and injuries can be alleviated through the proper use of acupressure, describes how to press points, and offers guidelines for dealing with medical emergencies

Acupressure for Everybody

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Antoinette L. Matlins

Antonio Bonanno

The third edition of this accessible and knowledgeable guide to gem identification features updated information on new techniques and gems.

A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying and Selling

New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones, and pearls, and separate them from fakes and look-alikes. Explains what instruments are needed, how to use them, where to get them, and what should be seen for each gemstone. No science background necessary. Faster than you can imagine, anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the marketplace. This practical volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities. Essential reading for collectors, investors, jewellery lovers, hobbyists, jewellers, antique dealers, and gemmology students. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification.

Gem Identification Made Easy, 3rd Edition

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Klaus K. Klostermaier

This short introduction to Indian Buddhism provides a general overview as well as some in-depth treatment of issues central to Indian Buddhism. It is text based, introducing the reader to some of the most important textual sources of Buddhism. It is divided into three parts which are subdivided into a varying number of chapters. Part I deals with the basics of Buddhism, the proverbial 'Three Jewels': the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. In that context, the Indian background to the Buddha's teaching will also be mentioned, as well as the development of Buddhism. Part II offers a systematic study of Buddhist teachings: a comprehensive account of the path to liberation according to the Pali Canon; a detailed study of meditation, the most typical Buddhist practice; and a summary of the bodhisattva path. Part III introduces more technical philosophical expressions of Buddhism and the teachings of distinctive schools that emerged in the course of time. Chapter 8 deals with the theoretical framework of Theravada Buddhism in the Abhidamma and with the controversies between Buddhists and (primarily) Hindus; chapter 9 discusses Madhyamaka and Yogacara, two important philosophical systems, and Vajrayana, a late development of Indian Buddhism, its Tantric expression.

A Short Introduction

A meticulous introduction that not only explores the origins of Buddhism, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines, practices and texts.

Buddhism

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Micol Ostow

Steve Brezenoff

"Well, the slayer always says a pun or a witty play on words, and I think it throws vampires off!" -- Willow Rosenberg, "Anne"

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CAN TOSS A ONE-LINER MORE LETHAL THAN HER RIGHT HOOK -- WITHOUT BREAKING A SWEAT. NOW FANS OF BUFFY'S WICKED WORDPLAY WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EXHAUSTIVE COLLECTION OF THE FUNNIEST, MOST TELLING, AND OFTEN POIGNANT QUOTES FROM THE EMMY-NOMINATED TELEVISION SHOW.

"'Her abuse of the English language is such that I understand only every other sentence....'" -- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (quoting Giles) on Buffy, "Bad Girls"

CATEGORIZED, CROSS-REFERENCED, AND COMPLETE WITH A COLOR-PHOTO INSERT, THIS NOTABLE QUOTE COMPENDIUM WILL HAVE YOU EAGERLY ENHANCING YOUR BUFFY-SPEAK.

"If I had the Slayer's power, I'd be punning right about now." -- Buffy Summers, "Helpless"

This complete collection of the funniest, most telling, and often poignant quotes from the Emmy(-nominated show includes categories, cross references, and a full-color 8-page photo insert. Original.

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American Negro Poetry

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The Illustrated Book of Signs and Symbols

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Cyrus Shahrad

Secrets of the Vatican

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Hanuman An Introduction - Signed!

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Beyond Death

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Lemuria and Atlantis

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The Atlantis Blueprint

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Dark Mysteries of the Vatican

Robert A. Wilson

Everything Is under Control

Cathryn Bauer

Acupressure for Everybody

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Gem Identification Made Easy, 3rd Edition

Klaus K. Klostermaier

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