Who is Lucifer? The orthodox Christian view tells us that he challenged God, fell from Heaven, tempted Eve & created death & suffering. Then he became Satan, horned king of Hell. Yet as Lynn Picknett explains, Devil was only a new incarnation of the old woodland deity Pan, while Lucifer was a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus & its goddess. ' He' was therefore originally 'she', & a divine representation of love, beauty & human warmth. Indeed, many ancient goddesses were known as Lucifera, or ' Light-bringer' an honour extended to Mary Magdalene in her true role as goddess-worshipping priestess & Christ's successor. While thousands follow Lucifer in order to achieve earthly wealth & power, Picknett explains that such misguided behaviour is far from true Luciferan principles
- the audacious pushing ever outwards of the limits of human knowledge, startlingly exemplified by the little-known heresies of Leonardo da Vinci. Ironically, controversial modern scientists, who see no proof of a God, much less of a Devil, may possess the key to the existence of the old archetypal adversaries. Urging a radical shift in both religious & scientific paradigms, Picknett draws together ancient heretical Christian & Egyptological texts, & the implications of abnormal psychology & the 'extreme possibilities' of certain barely-understood human attributes, to pose the extraordinary question: ' Have we humans actually created God & Lucifer, not merely as icons or metaphors, but in a terrifying way, literally.
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The authorized history of the world's oldest & most storied foreign intelligence service, drawing extensively on hitherto secret documents. Britain&'s Secret Intelligence Service (also commonly known as MI6) was born a century ago amid fears of the rising power of other countries, especially Germany. The next forty years saw MI6 taking an increasingly important-&, until now, largely hidden-role in shaping the history of Europe & the world. This thorough, fascinating, & revelatory account draws on a wealth of archival materials never before seen by any outsider to unveil the inner workings of the world's first spy agency. MI6's early days were haphazard but it was quickly forged into an effective organization in the crucible of World War I. During these war years, MI6 also formed ties with the United States-harbingers of a relationship that would become vital to both countries security as the century progressed. These early years also saw the development of techniques that would become plot devices in a thousand books & films-forgery, invisible ink, disguises, concealing mechanisms, & much more. The interwar years were nominally peaceful, but Britain perceived numerous threats, all of which MI6 was expected to keep tabs on. The outbreak of World War II once again caught MI6 off balance, & high-profile blunders (and the memoirs of MI6 operatives such as Graham Greene) created an impression of ineffectiveness. At the same time, however, the service was pioneering cryptography at Bletchley Park (where the Enigma code would be broken) & devising the very methods & equipment that would inspire Ian Fleming's novels. ...

Strange things happen at midnight in the town of Bixby, Oklahoma. Time freezes. Nobody moves. For one secret hour each night, the town belongs to the dark creatures that haunt the shadows. Only a small group of people know about the secret hour
- only they are free to move about the midnight time. These people call themselves Midnighters. Each one has a different power that is strongest at midnight: Seer, Mindcaster, Acrobat, Polymath. For years the Midnighters & the dark creatures have shared the secret hour, uneasily avoiding one another. All that changes when the new girl with an unmistakable midnight aura appears at Bixby High School. Jessica Day is not an outsider like the other Midnighters. She acts perfectly normal in every way. But it soon becomes clear that the dark creatures sense a hidden power in Jessica.. .and they're determined to stop her before she can use it. This book has 304 pages & is 17.7 x 10.9 x 1.7 cm
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My curiosity is aroused. I realise, to my shame, that I know nothing about my mother, nothing at all.... My mother is gone.

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Stationery Journals Make a note of all of your favourite recipes so you can remember & recreate them in this stylish The Secret Ingredient is Always Love Recipe Book Journal! Featuring a conversion guide, space for ingredients, recipe notes, the recipe itself & so much more. A must have journal for any foodie who loves cooking. Product Information: • Recipe Journal • Design: The Secret Ingredient is Always Love • Cooking • Remember your recipes • Great for food lovers • Measures: 21.5 x 18.5cm ...

Details: SECRETS, SUSPENSE, & CONSPIRACY. LONDON THROUGH THE EYES OF THE GREAT SHERLOCK HOLMES As Dr Watson's old manuscripts,
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Known as man's best friend for a reason, dogs are scientifically proven to enhance our quality of life. This book shows you how to interpret what your canine is telling you through their behaviour, & it explains how they, in turn, interpret our body language & attempts to communicate & interact with them. ...

Dogs express themselves in a secret language? that relies on expressions, body postures, barks & growls. This language contains many subtle-but-important nuances & is very different from human verbal communication, but it is nevertheless a language that can be learned. The Secret Language of Dogs shows you how to interpret what your canine is telling you through their behaviour, & it explains how they, in turn, interpret our body language. Known as ?mans best friend? for a reason, dogs are scientifically proven to enhance our quality of life. The Secret Language of Dogs helps return the favour by providing insights into why dogs act as they do. It also contains practical advice for training, addressing common health & behavioral problems, & strengthening the bond with your canine friend. Promptly & properly decoding a canine communication is the key to both a contented dog & a confident owner. The Secret Language of Dogs takes the mysteries out of dog body language, giving you the insight to gain a better understanding of your much-loved pet. ...

London, 1910. Twenty-one-year-old Esther Watkins would do anything for the Suffragette cause.

Imprisoned, force-fed

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We write letters to express what we struggle to say aloud.

We put pen to paper to voice the secret sides of ourselves,

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