Collection of 277 litle-known medieval manuscripts, second only in number to Durham; special strengths are scholastic theology, biblical studies and sermons 13c-15c, and early music. Worcester Cathedral Library contains 277 medieval manuscripts, the largest number of any English cathedral except Durham. Most of them belonged to the pre-Reformation Cathedral Priory and date between the eleventh and late fifteenth centuries. The collection has never been adequately catalogued before, and is consequently little known; much of the contents of the books, their physical features and history, is here described for the first time. The libraryis rich in late medieval theology and sermon-literature. Many of the books are important because of their connections with Oxford University, and constitute a valuable source for the history of studies there after c.1300. The Worcester monks tended to annotate and write their names in their books, and some seventy of them are identified. Great treasures are the Worcester Antiphoner, and the fragments of early polyphonic music, some newly-discovered and described for the first time. About half the books are in their medieval bindings, including the second-oldest intact Anglo-Saxon binding. These are described individually, and the history of binding at the Cathedral Priory traced, by Michael Gullick. The rest of the Introduction is devoted to the history of the books and library to the early 1600s. There are indexes of incipits and of manuscripts other than those catalogued, as well as a general index.R.M. THOMSON is Emeritus Professor of History, University of Tasmania; MICHAEL GULLICK..Other Cathedral library catalogues; Catalogue of the Manuscripts of Hereford Cathedral Library and Catalogue of the Manuscripts of Lincoln Cathedral Chapter Library.

William of Malmesbury's Gesta Regum Anglorum (The Deeds of the English Kings) is one of the great histories of England. This volume provides a full historical introduction and a detailed textual commentary, to complement the text and translation which appeared in Volume I.

William of Malmesbury's Gesta Regum Anglorum (The Deeds of the English Kings) is one of the great histories of England. Apart from its formidable learning, it is characterized by narrative skill and entertainment value. This edition, with facing-page English translation, provides for the first time a detailed commentary on all aspects of the work.

"Crickets" is a collaboration between Californian artist Mungo Thomson (born 1969) and composer Michael Webster (born 1966), for which field recordings of crickets from around the world were transcribed into a musical score, including parts for violin, flute, clarinet and percussion. This publication documents their project.

Spiritual development is the theme of this book. It explores the idea that awareness of the invisible world is an evolving process, and that as our awareness increases, our understanding and consciousness expands. Written as a conversation between the two authors, they share their experiences and perspectives on such topics as free will, destiny, the nature of identity, and encounters in the invisible world. Each section of the book opens and closes with a dialogue between the two authors. The closing dialogue explains how their differences in thought have transmuted into one understanding - a combined truth. Sandwiched between dialogues are essays such as 'Is Karma Everything' that challenge individual belief, and display how our shifting values shape our perspective of truth. In a section titled 'Hitting the Wall' they discuss how relationships, drama, and material concern such work and money contributes to our spiritual development. Also included are methods to explore and understand states of consciousness. Essays such 'Orientation to the Unknown' provide techniques to understand belief and expand individual perspectives. The authors are both Rosicrucians who share a lifelong passion for mysticism and truth. In this book, they recount their personal experiences and have also included information about various mystery schools, enabling the reader to continue further investigation in greater detail. A primer for the spiritual path, this book is a celebration that allowed each author to let go of their individual perspective, and journey into a combined consciousness - an expression of the essence of our universe - the one. Michael Guarino is the author of 'Imagine That: Integrating Reality in Search of Actuality', a blend of poetry, stories and essays on spiritual themes. Stephen Thomson is author of 'The Secret Key', and 'Essays for Spiritual Self Mastery.' These books are also available through Amazon.com.