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Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in this book
range from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons
used in modern culture and science. You will discover the
fascinating origins and meanings of over 500 signs and symbols,
from the secrets of the Maya calendar to demon-summoning seals and
secretive symbols of the hermetic orders. Divided into seven
thematic sections - astrology; the natural world; sacred writings;
alchemy, numerology and sacred geometry; magic; demonology; and the
western esoteric tradition - this decoding guide is the ultimate
resource for unlocking the secret language of signs and symbols for
the modern occultist.
Human history is positively shrouded in the dark arts of deceit and
subterfuge. According to the Bible, the story of mankind began with
the Serpent's lie to Eve, and we have happily profited from
deceiving our brothers and sisters ever since. No matter the period
or place, the religion or ideology, individuals and institutions
have schemed and scammed their way into positions of power and
wealth, taking full advantage of man's unique capacity for
believing almost anything. With no little skill and imaginative
flair, History's Greatest Deceptions chronicles the 50 most
remarkable tales of fraud and forgery. This beautifully presented
volume, which includes over 80 photographs, paintings, and
illustrations, shines a light on the compelling personalities
inside the stories, and explores the motivations behind some of the
most ambitiously dishonest acts known to humankind.
The people in this book set out to change the world with their
brilliant new discovery or design. At best, they failed
monumentally; at worse, they changed the world in ways for which no
one will thank them. "History's Worst Inventions" is an
entertaining look at the failures of celebrated inventors and less
well-known (for good reason) pioneers. The book includes the
parachute-overcoat (its inventor leapt from the Eiffel Tower to
demonstrate it and plunged to his death), Trevethick's locomotive
(too heavy for its rails and broke them), Soviet anti-tank dogs
(with mines strapped to their backs, they turned on their owners
and blew up an entire Red Army division) and TGN1412 (the drug
which, in its 2006 clinical trial, nearly killed its test
subjects). A compendium of cock-ups, "History's Worst Inventions"
provides a clear warning - it's all too easy to go down in history
as an idiot!
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