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The standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) are the four books that currently constitute its open scriptural canon. The four books of the standard works are: "The Bible (King James Version)" – English-speaking Latter-day Saints typically study a custom edition of the King James Version of the Bible, which includes custom chapter headings, footnotes referencing books in the Standard Works, and select passages from the Joseph Smith Translation of the...
| Автор | Joseph Smith Jr. |
This 2-volume study examines the reality of Hindu worship in northern India from the perspective of its popular manifestation. In rural areas, practical Hinduism differed dramatically from organized Vedic Hinduism and included cult worship of a multitude of local deities which were not formally recognized by the Vedas but exerted a greater influence on the rhythms, meanings and decisions of day-to-day life. Crooke's study may have been the first to look at the religion through eyes other...
| Автор | William Crooke |
This book features the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives. The leaders in invention, manufacture, transportation, commerce, finance, in political and public life, and in the professions of the ministry, the law, literature and art, were requested to bequeath in their own words the stories of their lives, their ideals, and the lessons of their experience, to the...
| Автор | Эндрю Карнеги |
The Problems of Philosophy is a book by the philosopher Bertrand Russell, in which the author attempts to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. He introduces philosophy as a repeating series of (failed) attempts to answer the same questions: Can we prove that there is an external world? Can we prove cause and effect? Can we validate any of our generalizations? Can we objectively justify morality? He asserts that philosophy cannot answer any of these questions and...
| Автор | Bertrand Russell |
Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Halloween collection Contents: Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals Samhain Pomona The Coming of Christianity.All Saints'. All Souls' Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland In Scotland and the Hebrides In England and Man In Wales In Brittany and France The Teutonic Religion. Witches Walpurgis Night More Hallowtide...
| Автор | Ruth Edna Kelley |
This book features a collection of articles and official accounts and records on events of the First World War (1914-1918), contemporaneously known as the Great War or «the war to end all wars», which was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated nine million combatant deaths and 13 million civilian deaths as a direct result of the war, while resulting genocides and the related 1918 Spanish flu pandemic caused another 17-100 million deaths worldwide. Contents: What Caused...
| Автор | Various Authors |
Hawaii: The Aloha State is an informative reader which provides all the necessary information about USA's youngest state. This book is packed with fascinating stories from Hawaiian history, mythology, tradition and literature. If you plan to visit Hawaii or just want to find out more about this Pacific paradise this book is going to give you all the information you'll ever need. General Information Hawaiian History Archaeological Discoveries in Hawaii Volcanoes of Hawaii Customs...
| Автор | Fowke Gerard |
После Октябрьской революции 1917 года верховным законодательным органом РСФСР стал ВЦИК – Всероссийский центральный исполнительный комитет, который давал общее направление деятельности правительства и всех органов власти. С образованием СССР в 1922 году был создан Центральный исполнительный комитет – сначала однопалатный, а с 1924 года – двухпалатный высший орган госвласти в период между Всесоюзными съездами Советов. Он имел широкие полномочия в экономической области, в утверждение госбюджета,...
| Автор | Сергей Войтиков |
This book features a comprehensive historical account of the First World War (1914-1918) based on official sources, diplomatic and state papers. Contemporaneously known as the Great War or «the war to end all wars», it led to the mobilization of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history. It is also one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated nine million combatant deaths and 13 million civilian deaths as...
| Автор | Various Authors |
В этот многотомный биографический справочник вошли биографии лиц военно-политического состава Красной Армии, Военно-морского флота, войск НКВД и Пограничных войск, получивших воинское звание полковой комиссар с 1935 по 1942 гг. Биографии составлены на базе учетно-послужных карт, личных дел и списков командно-начальствующего состава РККА. Многие биографии публикуются впервые!
| Автор | Денис Юрьевич Соловьев |
