Immerse yourself in the universal language of music. Track Ron's lifelong pursuit as a musical director, arranger, performer and composer; read his rare articles on the subject of music and see inside the cutting-edge L. Ron Hubbard Music Studio.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD AND NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower comes “an utterly necessary story” (The Wall Street Journal) that pulls back the curtain on the church of Scientology: one of the most secretive organizations at work today. • The Basis for the HBO Documentary. Scientology presents itself as a scientific approach to spiritual enlightenment, but its practices have long been shrouded in mystery. Now Lawrence Wright—armed with his investigative talents, years of archival research, and more than two hundred personal interviews with current and former Scientologists—uncovers the inner workings of the church. We meet founder L. Ron Hubbard, the highly imaginative but mentally troubled science-fiction writer, and his tough, driven successor, David Miscavige. We go inside their specialized cosmology and language. We learn about the church’s legal attacks on the IRS, its vindictive treatment of critics, and its phenomenal wealth. We see the church court celebrities such as Tom Cruise while consigning its clergy to hard labor under billion-year contracts. Through it all, Wright asks what fundamentally comprises a religion, and if Scientology in fact merits this Constitutionally-protected label.

Space is deep, Man is small and Time is his relentless enemy.... How far is too far? Alan Corday is about to find out. Corday is shanghaied aboard a futuristic starship bound on an interstellar journey. . . on a trek at the speed of light, the world he leaves behind fast vanishing into the past through unexpected time travel. And nothing in the dark, forbidding reaches of space can prepare him for the astounding discovery he will make upon his return from the stars. “Remarkably powerful novel.” —John W. Campbell, Jr., Astounding Science Fiction

Bare-Faced Messiah tells the extraordinary story of L. Ron Hubbard, a penniless science-fi ction writer who founded the Church of Scientology, became a millionaire prophet and convinced his adoring followers that he alone could save the world. According to his 'official' biography, Hubbard was an explorer, engineer, scientist, war hero and philosopher. But in the words of a Californian judge, he was schizophrenic, paranoid and a pathological liar. What is not in dispute is that Hubbard was one of the most bizarre characters of the twentieth century. Bare-Faced Messiah exposes the myths surrounding the fascinating and mysterious founder of the Church of Scientology - a man of hypnotic charm and limitless imagination - and provides the defi nitive account of how the notorious organisation was created.

Scientology is arguably the most persistently controversial of all contemporary New Religious Movements. James R. Lewis has assembled an unusually comprehensive anthology, incorporating a wide range of different approaches. In this book, a group of well-known scholars of New Religious Movements offers an extensive and evenhanded overview and analysis of all of these aspects of Scientology, including the controversies to which it continues to give rise.

Introducing the L. Ron Hubbard Series, The Complete Biographical Encyclopedia: a highly personalized and deeply penetrating 16-volume set, chronicling the extraordinary life of L. Ron Hubbard. Detailing Mr. Hubbard's monumental achievements along the myriad of avenues he walked, here is the definitive saga of a life like no other--and all as told through a multitude of archival documents and never previously seen images. Come to know L. Ron Hubbard--the legend, the legacy, the man--with the most comprehensive account of his life ever assembled. WHAT'S INSIDE 16 Volumes 3,653 Pages 1,039 Photographs of and by LRH--220 never before published 265 Personal Letters, Articles, Journal Entries and Essays 488 LRH Artifacts 241 Illustrations, Maps and Diagrams 75 LRH Poems and Songs Complete Glossaries, including Hard-to-Find Terms and Phrases THE L. RON HUBBARD SERIES FEATURES * Never Before Seen Photographs - The images within this collection were carefully hand-picked from L. Ron Hubbard's personal photographic archives--many never previously published--representing 10,000 hours of meticulous restoration to return these photographs to their original grandeur. * Personal Artifacts - Over 400 artifacts are beautifully displayed throughout these volumes, and include: L. Ron Hubbard's typewriters, flying cap, mariner and fighter pilot's licenses, pith helmet, rare coins and never-before-published Boy Scout keepsakes. * His Personal Diaries and Journals - L. Ron Hubbard's diaries and journals provide still greater depth and color to a singularly exceptional life. Throughout the 16 volumes, uncover some of his most evocative thoughts from a lifetime of adventure, exploration and discovery as he traveled an extraordinary journey to the founding of Dianetics and Scientology. * Articles and Essays - From the profound treasury of Mr. Hubbard's personal archives come the most comprehensive selection of articles and essays ever published. Included are over 100 articles on the subjects ranging from writing and photography to aviation and seamanship--not to mention the answers to Man's eternal questions. * L. Ron Hubbard's Letters - Compiled from Mr. Hubbard's personal archives is an extensive collection of letters. These letters are the personal correspondence between Ron and his many colleagues and closest friends. * Indexes and Glossaries - Extensive and easy-to-use indexes and glossaries are inside every volume. THE L. RON HUBBARD SERIES VOLUMES L. RON HUBBARD, A PROFILE - This all-encompassing compendium for The L. Ron Hubbard Series highlights all he achieved as a humanitarian, educator, administrator, philosopher and artist. It further presents the only complete chronological overview of his life and discoveries. HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATION, LITERACY & CIVILIZATION - Gain a sweeping perspective on L. Ron Hubbard, Educator and his deeply illuminating development of Study Technology--the only technology for learning and literacy capable of reversing an educational tailspin and cultural decay. HUMANITARIAN, REHABILITATING A DRUGGED SOCIETY - L. Ron Hubbard exposed the brutal truth of a psychiatric chemical onslaught, the likes of which this world has never seen. This, then, is the story of 21st century cultural wastage. Also detailed is Mr. Hubbard's clear and understandable solution to all chemical toxins, with the Purification Program and the worldwide network of Narconon centers. HUMANITARIAN, RESTORING HONOR & SELF-RESPECT - The comprehensive view of an L. Ron Hubbard program for criminal reform that is factually restoring decency, honor and self-respect to otherwise lost human beings. Here, too, is the story of L. Ron Hubbard's common sense moral code for rebuilding bonds of brotherhood and now in the hands of a hundred million people. FREEDOM FIGHTER, ARTICLES & ESSAYS - Presenting forty-four essays, Freedom Fighter is L. Ron Hubbard's long and unblinking look at precisely what plagues 21st century Earth--the whys, wherefores, and what we can do about it. Included is Mr. Hubbard's incisive essay, "Strong Voices in the Land. PHILOSOPHER & FOUNDER, REDISCOVERY OF THE HUMAN SOUL - Rediscovery of the Human Soul chronicles L. Ron Hubbard's philosophic quest to the founding of Dianetics and Scientology. Various rare essays, selections and discussions from all critical junctures of his philosophic journey are included. DIANETICS, LETTERS & JOURNALS - What was it like to stand beside L. Ron Hubbard through the first week in May of 1950, when he loosed upon this world Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health? Includes rare correspondence and essays from the era. ADVENTURER/EXPLORER, DARING DEEDS & UNKNOWN REALMS - Discover a classic American West, soar majestic skies at the dawn of aviation and sail with L. Ron Hubbard through his far-flung explorations at the outset of his greater life's journey. Anecdotes, articles and photographs illuminate all. EARLY YEARS OF ADVENTURE, LETTERS & JOURNALS - Here is a young L. Ron Hubbard as revealed through a rare assemblage of letters, journals and photographs--from then remote hinterlands of Caribbean isles, to his captivating voyages across the Pacific. Also included are selections from his China diaries, revealing a world of lost mystery and splendor. WRITER, THE SHAPING OF POPULAR FICTION - Come to know the literary legend that is L. Ron Hubbard--a leading light of American Pulp Fiction, a screenwriter in the Golden Age of Hollywood and a creative visionary who authored some of the world's most enduring masterpieces. Here is both the story and back-story of a man who remains among the most widely read writers of all time. LITERARY CORRESPONDENCE, LETTERS & JOURNALS - From his adventurous days in the great Pulp Kingdom, to the letters capping half a century of authorship and excellence--here is the definitive body of L. Ron Hubbard's literary correspondence. Through this extensive collection of his letters and journals, here is the story behind the stories. MUSIC MAKER, COMPOSER & PERFORMER - Explore the "universal language" of music through L. Ron Hubbard's lifelong pursuit as a musical director, arranger, performer and composer. Here, too, are his landmark articles on sound "behavior" and musical form. Also included is a rare view of the world-famed L. Ron Hubbard Music Studio. POET/LYRICIST, THE AESTHETICS OF VERSE - Through verse and lyrics, L. Ron Hubbard communicates his personal view of the world as no other art form can. His works span the entirety of his life: his youth, the New York years--not to mention his greater journey to the ultimate heights of spiritual fulfillment. PHOTOGRAPHER, WRITING WITH LIGHT - From shutter click to final print--there is no aspect of the photographic process L. Ron Hubbard did not master. Here, then, is a photographic journey of rare depth, insight and beauty. HORTICULTURE, FOR A GREENER WORLD - In this very special story of transcendent revelations and global repercussions, track the course of L. Ron Hubbard's horticultural discoveries. Told through articles and personal notes--here is a journey of discovery bearing upon all living things and the very essence of life itself. MASTER MARINER, AT THE HELM ACROSS SEVEN SEAS - Sail with L. Ron Hubbard and navigate his immense nautical legacy. View the ships' logs chronicling his voyages, his photographic records and previously unpublished essays telling of a life at sea and a "Master of Any Vessel on Any Ocean." IMAGES OF A LIFETIME: A PHOTOGRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY - A $125 value FREE when you purchase The L. Ron Hubbard Series biographical encyclopedia set. This stunning photographic chronology presents the intimate story of L. Ron Hubbard's life through meticulously restored images and detailed anecdotal captions. The newly updated and expanded Images of a Lifetime contains over 500 photographs--many of which are rare and never previously seen. Features are: Majestic 101/2" x 141/4" coffee-table size Over 500 restored photos of and by LRH Hand picked images selected from Ron's personal photo archives FREE with purchase of The L. Ron Hubbard Series Biographical Encyclopedia set

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