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Few words are needed in sending this little book out into the world. It is the fifth of a series of Manuals designed to meet the public demand for a simple exposition of Theosophical teachings. Some have complained that our literature is at once too abstruse, too technical, and too expensive for the ordinary reader, and it is our hope that the present series may succeed in supplying what is a very real want. Theosophy is not only for the learned; it is for all. Perhaps among those who in these little books catch their first glimpse of its teachings, there may be a few who will be led by them ...

Amy Levy was a British poet and novelist who is celebrated for her feminist positions and her engagement with homosexual romance during the Victorian era. Levy wrote stories, essays, and poems for periodicals, some popular and others literary. Her writing career began early; her poem "Ida Grey" appearing in the journal, The Pelican, when she was only fourteen. Her final book of poems, A London Plane-Tree And Other Verse (1889), contains lyrics that are among the first to show the influence of French symbolism. (Introduction excerpted from Wikipedia)

As skeptics dismissed other-worldly phenomena as the stuff of legend, trickery or delusion, nineteenth-century 'occult science' set out to explain them scientifically. Here, C. W. Leadbeater maps out the scenery and inhabitants of the astral plane, accounting along the way for phenomena such as the journey of the soul after death, magic and sorcery, vampires and werewolves, pixies, gnomes and fairies, ghosts and shades, and communication with the departed in the seance room. A leading figure in the Theosophical movement after the death of Madame Blavatsky, Leadbeater was reincarnated in ...

Young peoples book of adventure in aviation with young women in the lead rolls. This is in the earlier days of aviation. - Summary by Susan Morin

Just Plane Books with LaDonna and Jolene is a casual, weekly book review podcast. The two adventure-driven working moms broadcast from LaDonna's Cessna 172 in a hangar in North Idaho, though the books are not typically aviation related. The pair discuss, analyze and rate one book each week, state major themes, give recommendations and critique voice actors and narrators. A perfect place to go when looking for your next great book!

Dorothy Dixon and the Mystery Plane is an aviation adventure featuring young women as daring pilots. Set in the early days of flight, this thrilling story follows Dorothy as she takes to the skies to solve a mystery.

In "Planes, Trains, and Comic Books" comic enthusiasts Matt Hansen and John Johnson read, discuss, and review comic book story arcs. Matt and John take a deep dive into the comic book medium, not only re-reading beloved and critically acclaimed story arcs, but also exploring the less heard of, and more unknown works. *INCLUDES SPOILERS*

Journey into the mystical realm of "The Astral Plane: Its Scenery, Inhabitants, and Phenomena" by C.W. Leadbeater. This podcast explores the esoteric and spiritual aspects of the astral plane, offering insights into its nature and experiences. Ideal for those interested in the metaphysical and paranormal.