Bøker av D. Brewer

This little book is not intended as a religious guide. Nor does it aim to promote any one particular religion. The aim of the author is to put forward ideas that transcend all religions and ideologies. It is intended to explain what has thus far seemed inexplicable; to offer reasons for humans inability to understand; to provide answers that satisfy a curious mind and to solve the mysteries of spirituality.Do you know what enlightenment is?Do you know what ascension is?Do you know what the light is?Such concepts are frequently presented within transcripts without definition. It is usually left to the reader to fathom. But here the author tackles these concepts clearly for the reader to understand and make sense of.These ideas can run parallel with the readers own beliefs. Indeed, they can contribute and enrich both a religious or non-religious outlook.By the end of this book, a reader may choose to agree with these notions, or to disagree. But they most definitely will have a wider knowledge and a freer, more open mind.

Edward Lear (1812-1888) was a talented poet, artist, musician and composer. He popularised the limerick form of poetry and his ability to make humorous satirical nonsense limericks makes this book a pleasure to read.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) was born and raised in a Hindu family in Western India. The honorific title 'Mahatma', meaning 'great-souled' and 'venerable', was applied to him in 1914. Mahatma Gandhi became an Indian lawyer, and was an anti-colonialist and political ethicist. He led a nonviolent resistance movement, successfully campaigning for India's independence from British Rule. As a result, he inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. In 1921, he adopted the loin cloth, with a shawl to wear in the winter to identify with the poor of India. Known for his campaigns to ease poverty, expand women's rights, building bridges across races and religions and peacefully achieving Swaraj ('self-rule'), he earned worldwide respect and admiration. Revered for his wisdom, this extensive collection of over 400 quotes made by the great man during his lifetime inspires, endures and evokes a depth of insight that few great men can match.

This fascinating collection of 120 Confucius quotes and their interpretations relating to the modern world gives valuable insight into the wisdom of the man himself, as well as providing a system for living a virtuous life that can be achieved by anyone. Confucius (551 - 479 BC) was a Chinese politician and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn time period. He is known for his words of wisdom on subjects involving morality, correctness, justice and sincerity. The thoughts of Confucius have influenced societies and their leaders for over two thousand years, and they are just as relevant today as they ever were. "Study the past, if you would define the future" - Confucius

A collection of essays on the contemporary crisis and change in South Africa which considers the international political position, Afrikaner politics, South African economics, internal Black politics, The United Democratic Front, Black trade unions and constitutional change.