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It is difficult to realize that the Earth on which Alexander the Great was born was the same in its main outlines as the Earth on which we stand today, and at the same time to realize how very different from our present knowledge were men's ideas then of its area. Even modern writers picture Alexander as primitive in his notions, and it will be interesting to remember, when we find him anxious to press ever farther east and south, that the philosophers of his time, especially his teacher Aristotle, had just announced new arguments to prove that the Earth was spherical in form.

Master the art of habit building with this comprehensive guide on retraining your mind to succeed at any endeavor. Follow along with this self-improvement guide and stand in amazement as your life begins to change before your eyes. Implement the power of habits in order to begin living the life of which you have always dreamed.

There are simple skills we can learn that can change our difficult relationships in a positive way and at the same time can help us build new, thriving connections. If it is true that we are "social animals", learning the skills that give us the opportunity to improve our social life is fundamental.

If you are reading this, it is likely that you or someone you know is suffering from a lifelong condition called OCPD, or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. OCPD is a lifestyle. The person does not realize that they have the rigidity of OCPD. The person is unhappy, and the people around them are unhappy, but they cannot pinpoint why they are unhappy. OCPD is a personality disorder in that the disorder is deeply engrained within the person’s personality.

We all have a greater purpose in this life. It may not be world-conquering or earth-shattering; however, it does not mean it is any less important. Yes, groundbreaking medical discoveries will save lives; however, some of us can change a soul through just one smile.

"There are some Learned Men, who have never read these Matters, and some Spiritual Men that hitherto have hardly relished them and therefore both condemn them, the one out of Ignorance, and the other for want of Experience." -MIGUEL DE MOLINOS

This tract seems to have been written after 399, from what is said about idols, for in that year, Honorius enacted laws against them.

Grief: An Emotional Roller Coaster takes a somber, difficult subject and describes it in easy-to-understand terms. From definitions to how to cope, all of the basics are covered. This audiobook features examples of what to say and even what not to say to a grieving friend. A section for those close to and seeking to care for those in grief is included.

Orison Swett Marden - an American inspirational author who wrote on success in life and how to achieve it. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life.