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Solo circumnavigation of the globe. Fewer than 300 sailors in history have accomplished it, less than the number of people who have climbed Mt. Everest, or even those who have gone to space. In 1990, Istvan Kopar set out to earn his place among this elite fraternity - and to do so with only one stop.

Although there is now a plethora of books by and about Rumi, I thought it might be instructive to republish a small portion of Edward Henry Whinfield's English translation of Rumi's Persian masterpiece. I think it is vitally important in today's social climate to focus on those aspects of Islam which elevate humankind and I can think of no better place to start than with the Sufi mystics of Islam, of which Rumi is the most famous (and perhaps finest) example.

In the case of some historical figures, a single event or small span of years is sufficient for understanding the timeliness and extent of their impact upon the world. But others have taken lengthier, more convoluted journeys with broadly-evolved circumstances, intentions and roles to be played, reinventing themselves and playing different roles as times change.

In the sixth century BC, Pherekydes of Syros, the reputed teacher of Pythagoras and contemporary of Thales and Anaximander (born 610 BC), wrote a book about the birth of the gods and the origin of the cosmos. Considered one of the first prose works of Greek literature, Pherekydes' book survives only in fragments, while the teachings of Pythagoras permeate all scientific and spiritual boundaries.

James Allen's phenomenal "As a Man Thinketh" and its sequel "Out From the Heart". The object of this book being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that: "They themselves are makers of themselves' by virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance.”

What is truth? For 19 years, Joshua Webb has been asking that question in the pages of his newspaper, The Paradise Ledger. He's been called a madman, a lunatic, and an anarchist, but now he has stumbled upon a story so huge that it could shake the United States to its very foundation. The source of the trouble is Boston Corbett, the man who shot John Wilkes Booth.

First published in 1910, this short book sets out the way you can become rich, using things like visualization, belief, and the law of attraction. If you believe in this stuff (and I personally do), then this is a good little book to reaffirm those beliefs.

A must-have audiobook for those interested in the history of the settlement of the wilderness along the Missouri River and West of it. There is also a harsh criticism of General Crook's failure in the the Little Bighorn Massacre.

Tales from one of the original mountaineers in the raw land of the west. W. T. Hamilton—also known as, Wildcat Bill, gives the listener a first-hand account of life outdoors in the Old West. Hamilton relates how a mountain man relied on his wits and specialized knowledge in order survive the inhospitable environments. From trailblazing to trading with Indians, he keeps us on the edge of our seats.

In the 64th chapter of the Book of Isaiah we read: "O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay. Thou art our potter; we are the work of thy hand." When you hear the words Lord, father, and potter, do you think of another? I certainly hope not.

Full of tips and techniques to achieve productive and fruitful results and attain health, happiness, wealth, harmony and peace in life. The latent powers inherent in our subconscious can improve our lives. Murphy discusses the two minds that each of us possess; the objective mind and the subjective mind, and how to integrate them.

"At Your Command" and "Feeling Is The Secret". Two of Neville Goddard's most powerful books. Commands, to be effective, must be short and to the point: the greatest command ever recorded is found in the few simple words and the magical force is invoked through feeling for "Feeling Is the Secret" of a powerful command.

The story is set in the American West and follows the life of a young Native American girl named Running Eagle. Running Eagle is a fierce and determined warrior who is determined to prove herself to her tribe and become a respected member of her community. She faces many challenges along the way, including the disapproval of her father and the prejudice of those who underestimate her because of her gender. As Running Eagle grows and matures, she becomes a symbol of strength and resilience for her people.

Schultz States: "Camping one time with Black Elk, he told me this tale of the Dreadful River Cave. I never attempted to enter the cave, but how many, many times I have paused at the foot of its falls, watching...." Adopted Blackfeet tribe member James Willard Schultz relates the surprising story as told to him by Chief Black Elk. Schultz was one of the last of the old frontiersmen and Indian fighters... He joined a tribe of Blackfeet Indians and for years roamed with them over the buffalo-covered plains.

It's 1958 in rural Connecticut, and three boys between 10 and 11 years old - Tommy (from a stable, "normal" family), Jose (Hispanic, Catholic), and Jimmy (underfed child of a poor single alcoholic mother, has a severely retarded sister) - have been pals since first grade. But it's September, and the safe, cozy innocence of elementary school is behind them. Now they must enter the scary, new world of junior high school.

In The Art of Healthy Living, author Homayoun Sadeghi MD draws from his personal experience and practice as a physician to highlight the delicate, interconnected nature of the mind and the body. He describes how the mind plays an intimate role in balancing and maintaining the body, and that understanding this relationship is essential to achieving a strong, fit, and healthy body.

You are successful in all things. You attract all that you need in surplus. Abundance surrounds you, and you know that you will always have plenty.

Clementine, an in-demand sketch artist who needs an escape from her hectic, stressful, and busy city life decides to take a much-needed one-year sabbatical. She welcomes the chance to move to a small town in the South and inhabit the old, Victorian mansion that, upon her aunt's recent passing, was willed to her.

It was seven o'clock on a very warm evening in the Seeonee hills when Father Wolf woke up from his day's rest, scratched himself, yawned, and spread out his paws, one after the other, to get rid of the sleepy feeling in their tips. Mother Wolf lay with her big gray nose dropped across her four tumbling, squealing cubs, and the moon shone into the mouth of the cave where they all lived.

The Well is a story glimpsed through a cosmic keyhole–a magnificent gift of evidence that love can rise above grief and outlast the phenomenon called death.