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  1. The Essence of Buddhism

    Duke Classics 2022

    Although Buddhism has been an important cultural force in the East for thousands of years, the tenets of this religion and belief system were largely unknown throughout much the We...

  2. The Untroubled Mind

    Hall, Herbert J.
    Duke Classics 2021

    The notion of finding peace and fulfillment in a simpler way of living seems to be everywhere you look these days, but believe it or not, it's not a new concept. After the Spiritua...

  3. The Laws of Etiquette : Short Rules and Reflections for Conduct in Society

    Gentleman, A.
    Duke Classics 2022

    Think etiquette is strictly for the ladies? Think again. In this straightforward volume, men are let in on some of the secrets of proper social behavior. Although it was originally...

  4. The Ideal Made Real : Or Applied Metaphysics for Beginners

    Larson, Christian D.
    Duke Classics 2021

    The Ideal Made Real is written by the founding New Thought leader and teacher Christian D. Larson, who was a prolific author of metaphysical and self-help books. His ideas and idea...

  5. The Essentials of Spirituality

    Adler, Felix
    Duke Classics 2022

    The spiritual life depends on self-recollection and detachment from the rush of life; it depends on facing frankly the thought of death; it is signalized, especially, by the identi...

  6. Architects of Fate : Or, Steps to Success and Power

    marden, Orison Swett
    Duke Classics 2022

    Architects of Fate, or, Steps to Success and Power, by Orison Swett Marden, is a book of inspiration to character-building, self-culture, to a full and rich manhood and womanhood,...

  7. The Art and Science of Personal Magnetism

    Dumont, Theron Q.
    Duke Classics 2022

    Have you ever heard of someone being described as having a "magnetic personality"? Chances are, that person is well aware of his or her unique ability to charm and persuade others...

  8. Buddha, The Word : The Eightfold Path

    Duke Classics 2022

    Buddha, The Word discusses the teachings of Guatama Buddha. The Four Noble Truths teach that suffering is inherent in life, but that through acknowledging the origins of suffering...

  9. The Master Key System

    Haanel, Charles F.
    Duke Classics 2022

    The Master Key System is a personal development book by Charles F. Haanel. Originally a 24 week correspondence course released in 1912, it was published in this book form in 1917....

  10. Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness : Being a Series of Lectures to Youth of Both Sexes, on Character, Principles, Associates, Amusements, Religion, and Marriage

    Austin, John Mather
    Duke Classics 2021

    The self-esteem fetishists who populate today's self-help circuit often contend that pleasure and unconditional self-regard are the keys to a happy life. But in this series of clas...

  11. The Secret of Success

    Atkinson, William Walker
    Duke Classics 2022

    Need motivation? Read on. The topic of success has been revisited in countless thousands of books, but in this self-help classic, renowned author William Walker Atkinson reveals a...

  12. The Mastery of Destiny

    Allen, James
    Duke Classics 2022

    The Mastery of Destiny embodies New Thought writer James Allen's teachings that our thoughts can be used to increase our capabilities and to create our lives as we desire them to b...

  13. Psychology and Achievement

    Hilton, Warren
    Duke Classics 2022

    What is it that separates the winners from the losers in life? According to Warren Hilton, the factors that determine success and failure are often more mental than material. With...

  14. Lessons in Raja Yoga

    Ramacharaka, Yogi
    Duke Classics 2022

    'Yogi Ramacharaka' was the pen name of William Walker Atkinson, an American attorney, businessman, and author who was instrumental in introducing the concepts of yoga to the West i...