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Ancient Egyptian Magic
by Eleanor L. HarrisTakes readers through the fundamentals of Egyptian magic, its techniques, rituals, magical formulas.Ancient Egyptian Magic takes readers step by step through the Egyptian philosophy and practice of magic. The author, Eleanor L. Harris, is a long-time practitioner of Egyptian magic, and she explains the "hows" and "whys" of magical tools, amulets, rituals, ceremony, and spells. Advanced practitioners will find especially useful instruction on actual Egyptian magical script as found in the ancient papyri, such as The Leyden Papyrus, The Papyrus Ani (the Egyptian Book of the Dead), and other important works. You will learn how to: • Invoke Egyptian gods and spirits for divination and magic • Scry with fire, oil, and water • Evoke messengers and spirits of the dead • Have dream visions • Sound the secret names of the deities • Shape-shift into god forms • Cast spells for love, protection, and healing • Create ritual clothing and magical tools There is a glossary of deities and terms, along with a list of resources for more information on specialty items to outfit the detail-oriented magician.
The Encyclopedia of Wealth: The Most Powerful Writings on Creating Riches from the World's Greatest Prosperity Teachers (Including Essays by Napoleon Hill, Joseph Murphy, Emmet Fox, James Allen and Others)
by Chris GentryThe essential reference tool for attaining wealth and abundance right here right now.The Encyclopedia of Wealth includes 12 of the most revered, time-honored, proven classics on attaining abundance. Here in one volume are the essential wealth writings which have influenced millions of people over the past 150 years. You can read each book in the volume at your own pace, or read one a month, setting the groundwork for riches in 365 days.The twelve life-changing books included are:•Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill•As A Man Thinketh by James Allen•The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy•The Master Key System by Charles Haanel•Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell•A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard•The Ideal Made Real by Christian Larson•The Game of Life & How to Play It•The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles•The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne•How to Live 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett•The Mental Equivalent by Emmet Fox
Twilight of the Gods: The Mayan Calendar and the Return of the Extraterrestrials (Erich von Daniken Library)
by Erich von DänikenBestselling author Erich von Däniken delves into the mysteries of the Mayan civilization and when the extraterrestrial will return. Includes a Foreword by Giorgio Tsoukalos.High up in the Bolivian Andes-4,000 meters above sea level-lies Puma punku, an ancient ruined city that simply could never have been constructed by its Stone Age inhabitants. "Something here really stinks to high heaven," writes Erich von Daniken."In Twilight of the Gods," says von Daniken, "I document precisely what it was that left the first visitors breathless as they stood before the mighty stone blocks some 400 years ago. I will show you what archeologists discovered hundreds of years ago and demonstrate how much has been destroyed over the centuries. Intentionally."I will also prove that Puma punku was not built by any Stone Age people."And in December 2012, the gods will return from their long journey and appear again here on Earth. At least that is what the Mayan calendar would have us believe."The so-called gods—the extraterrestrials—will come again. We're headed for a 'god shock' of major proportions."But doesn't anyone with half a brain know that interstellar travel is simply impossible because of the sheer distances involved? And that extraterrestrials would never look like us?"Well, dear readers, I destroy these preconceptions. Systematically. One bit at a time."In his own inimitable way, Erich von Daniken picks these preconceptions and prejudices apart with a clarity no other author could manage.
Lighten Up Your Body, Lighten Up Your Life: Beyond Diet and Exercise--The Inner Path to Lasting Change
by Lucia CapacchioneUsing drawing and writing exercises, you can transform attitudes and beliefs that shape your body image, and nurture and feed the hungry child within.
Eternal Dharma: How to Find Spiritual Evolution through Surrender and Embrace Your Life's True Purpose
by Vishnu SwamiWe often feel powerless in our lives. We have many desires but are limited in our ability to transform those wishes into tangible results. We are confused and unsure about what will really make us happy. In Eternal Dharma, Vishnu Swami guides you on a journey to align yourself with the natural flow of existence through the ancient Eastern knowledge of Veda. Eternal Dharma distills 5,000 years of spiritual wisdom so you can learn to live an enlightened, effective, and fulfilled life. Vishnu Swami inspires you to take action and manifest your fullest spiritual potential in everything you do:•Explore the subtle and physical domains to achieve a totally new relationship with reality.•Learn the radical new system of effectiveness.•Gain clarity on all spiritual and religious paths.•Free yourself from pain and suffering to reach pure, transcendental love.
I Can Read You Like A Book: How to Spot the Messages and Emotions People Are Really Sending With Their Body Language
by Gregory Hartley Maryann KarinchAre you in business, journalism, law enforcement, or medicine? Do you face students in a classroom or criminals in a courtroom? Are you in a relationship or looking for one? Do you have children? Then you need the skills to read them like a book!I Can Read You Like a Book features a system for scanning and interpreting anyone's body language, enabling you to figure out what they are really saying or feeling:•Review: Check out someone quickly, from head to toe.•Evaluate: Know what to look for; notice what's relevant.•Analyze: Spot voluntary versus involuntary movements; factor in gender, context, culture.•Decide: Draw your conclusion.Step by step, you will develop the same skills the best interrogators and detectives use to assess spies, criminals, and witnesses. As part of the process, you will observe some of the most famous people in the world through interrogator Greg Hartley's eyes. You'll discover what emotions these politicians, pundits, and stars are leaking through their body language and facial expressions, and what their answers (or non-answers) are really saying.I Can Read You Like a Book gives you the fastest, most efficient method to read body language. In any kind of face-to-face competition, first encounters or daily encounters, and even watching the news, you will spot the messages and emotions that people are really sending—whether they know it or not. As a bonus, you will learn how to use your own face and body to your advantage, whether you're trying to evade a difficult question, handle a sensitive situation, or just playing poker!
Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety
by Doug HenschWhat is resilience? Is it just a fancy way to characterize a hopeful, upbeat personality or a positive spirit of never giving up? In Positively Resilient, Doug Hensch aims to take a different look at what turns out to be a much richer and deeper concept than just bouncing back from adversity.Martin Seligman, considered the father of positive psychology, has likened resilience to clearing the weeds from a rose garden, which can only reach its potential if the weeds are kept in check. Human beings face “weeds” of their own: Layoffs, health issues, stock market crashes, threats of terrorism, and natural disasters are all too common. Americans are busier, more stressed, and more anxious and depressed than they were during the Great Depression.Based on more than 40 years of research and 20 years of professional experience, Positively Resilient will help you discover:How any efforts toward personal change can be enhanced using several simple steps.That being psychologically flexible is critical to thinking through the mountain of information we receive every day.How to incorporate mindfulness and curiosity into your life.How our emotions help us to navigate our environment.Why true support and connection are critical to being resilient.
Millennial Money Makeover: Escape Debt, Save for Your Future, and Live the Rich Life Now
by Conor RichardsonOver half of Millennials are freaked out by their finances. Luckily, with Millennial Money Makeover readers now have a guide to help them navigate the financial issues of their time. Certified public accountant Conor Richardson offers a refreshingly helpful and elegantly designed program to tackle essential money matters. Millennial Money Makeover takes readers on a six-step journey to transform their financial life and set them up for lifelong success. From learning how to pay off student loans insanely fast to optimizing a financial ecosystem, Millennial Money Makeover teaches readers how to reclaim their financial future and jump-start the path to the rich life.Built for readers in their twenties and thirties, this book gives Millennials a proven playbook. Learn new hacks like how using robo-advisors can increase your returns and how leveraging delayed gratification when buying your first home can save you thousands. Whether you are planning a passion budget, figuring out how to finally purchase that big-ticket item, or thinking about taking your first dip into investing, Conor will show you the way.
The Healing Tree: Botanicals, Remedies, and Rituals from African Folk Traditions
by Stephanie Rose Bird"A beautiful blend of folklore, botanical science, acquired wisdom, and spiritual guidance." —from the foreword by Luisah Teish "If you want to learn about the reciprocal spiritual connection between humans and trees, you're going to love this beautiful book." —Tess Whitehurst, author of The Magic of Trees Reclaiming traditional botanical and herbal practices has never been more important than it is today. So much of our future depends on our ability to use ancient earth knowledge. In this crucially important book, author Stephanie Rose Bird recounts the story of the sacred wood: how to live in it, learn from it, and derive spiritual enrichment from it, as well as how to preserve and protect it. The Healing Tree offers functional, accessible recipes, remedies, and rituals derived from a variety of African and African American traditions to serve mind, body, soul, and spirit. The Healing Tree celebrates the forest: its powers, spirits, magic, medicine, and mysteries. Bird shares how trees have provided her with personal healing, then allows us to share in that process for our own benefit. Bird's book follows her own personal journey, but Africa is always her touchstone—the persistent and tenacious ancestral mother wisdom and spiritual foundation that refuses to fade away. The Healing Tree preserves this knowledge, presenting it as relevant and viable and demonstrating in intimate detail how vestiges of that knowledge took root in the Western Hemisphere, in African American culture, and more broadly in American culture in general. Previously published as A Healing Grove, this updated edition includes a new preface by the author and a source guide for the botanicals discussed within.
The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering Into True Health and Well-Being
by Lorie Eve Dechar"My sincere hope is that everyone will read this treasure trove of essential inner knowledge. This book is a magnificent accomplishment." -- Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the SpiritAlchemy is the science of transformation—how to change one thing into something else. In The Alchemy of Inner Work, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and dis-ease—the "lead" of our lives—can become the "gold" of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology—plus case studies from working with patients—the authors provide hands-on insights for bringing "the soul of medicine" back into our lives.The book includes:•A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles alchemy•How the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-being•An array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energy•An invitation to alchemical "dream work" as a support on the path of healing
The Astrology of Great Sex: Discover Your Lover's-And Your Own-Deepest Desired
by Myrna LambIn this provocative and eye-opening book, award-winning radio talk show host and astrologer Myrna Lamb reveals--sign by sign--which partnerships truly complement each other and which ones are likely to burn out. Plus, Lamb backs up her astrological insights with the explicit, real-life confessions of the 1,200 men and women she surveyed regarding their sexual turn-ons and turn-offs. Respondents relate, in their own words, their sexual preferences and admit their deepest desires and most delicious sensual memories. And amazingly, the answers are incredibly consistent with the signs of the Zodiac. Also included is a sex survey for you to complete so that you and your partner can discover--and fulfill--you own fantasies.Whether you are looking for Mr. (or Ms.) Right or Right Now, a one-night stand or a love that lasts a lifetime, The Astrology of Great Sex will help you transform your sex life from languishing... to legendary.Fun Sextrological FactsLeos are put off by pornLibras are turned on by talkGeminis love all kinds of experimentation
The Madoffs Among Us: Combat the Scammers, Con Artists, and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal Your Money
by William FrancavillaEach year Americans lose billions of dollars to fraudulent activity.The Madoffs Among Us shows you in graphic detail why and how people fall prey. Most important, it shows you how to easily identify the people who perpetrate these crimes and avoid their deceitful practices. Why do smart people fall for these cons? What are today's most common scams? And how can you avoid becoming a victim? Many people abdicate their responsibility to participate in the investment process because they just don't know much about financial planning, and they rely upon an advisor. The Madoffs Among Us arms you with tangible and simple actions to protect your wealth, no matter its size. From the very first chapter, you will appreciate why good advisors are worth their weight in gold and bad advisors could cost you a fortune. With uncertainty surrounding the potential repeal of some of the most important protections of the Dodd-Frank Act this book will become even more important. The real-life examples of fraud are numerous and alarming, but The Madoffs Among Us gives you the concrete measures you can take to minimize the possibility of being ripped off.
A Call From Heaven: Personal Accounts of Deathbed Visits, Angelic Visions, and Crossings to the Other Side
by Josie VargaWhat happens when we die? Do we really die alone? What if death is not the end but a new beginning?As the dying prepare to leave this world, they often begin to get a glimpse of what lies beyond through deathbed visits from deceased loved ones, strangers, and angelic or divine figures. Religious beliefs appear to have no bearing on these experiences—even atheists and nonbelievers have reported such phenomena. At times these visits are experienced by others in the room, offering incredible validity to the idea that life truly does continue.A Call from Heaven will:Report a wide variety of recent, documented deathbed visits from around the world.Introduce you to the many different forms of deathbed phenomena, including angelic visions, shared-death experiences, gateway or portal appearances, and many others.Highlight accredited research by renowned experts and scientists.Present substantial evidence—perhaps the most compelling to date—that we do not die alone.A Call from Heaven illustrates that death is not the end and that we all will be guided to the other side, comforting those who are grieving and removing the fear of death for all of us.
The Panic Free Job Search: Unleash the Power of the Web and Social Networking to Get Hired
by Paul HillJob seekers are frustrated. Online job applications through job boards and employer sites are leading to dead ends. Why? Employers are closing the last chapter on the online application playbook. Inundated by online applications and hampered by computer systems that are unable to select viable candidates from the masses of applicants, employers are now using innovative strategies to recruit and screen candidates online.Advances in technology make the way jobs are found and filled online distinctly different from just a few years ago.Employers are scanning the Web using advanced tools to capture signals from LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, among others, to recruit candidates.Based on leading Internet strategies, The Panic Free Job Search shows you how to get hired:By developing a professional, Web-savvy profileBy leveraging the power of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, VisualCV, YouTube, TubeMogul, and even your own WebsiteBy sending the right signals through social networking sitesBy tapping into the hidden job marketDon’t panic! You can get the job you want, even in this tough economy.
Remarkable Healings: A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness
by Shakuntala ModiPsychiatry remains an emerging discipline. Many people suffer from ailments that have no apparent cause, no obvious cure. Quite by accident, while using hypnotherapy, Dr. Modi discovered that pastlife regression can be a beneficial treatment. Many of these patients, under hypnosis, claimed to have spirits attached to their bodies and energy fields, creating psychological and physical problems. Based on years of experience, Dr. Modi describes techniques that release these spirits, revealing how patients can sometimes recover within a few sessions.While most doctors would agree that emotional states affect our health, few would give credence to spiritual "influences." In this truly groundbreaking book, Dr. Modi presents evidence that something beyond the physical affects the health of many people, and urges medical scientists to objectively assess this revolutionary approach to mental and, often, physical illness. Pioneers have the courage to put aside the status quo and evaluate what the evidence shows, even if it defies the prevailing logic of the time. Both physicians and the general public should explore the pioneering work of Dr. Modiwork which no doubt has produced many remarkable healings.
Control the Conversation: How to Claim, Deflect and Defend Your Position Through Any Line of Questioning
by Maryann Karinch James O. PyleWhere were you tonight? How did that meeting go? Are you seeing someone else? What qualifies you for this job? These are just a few of the usual questions we might answer in a day. A typical answer to the last question would include a series of "whats": what experience you have, what you studied in school, and what you do well. In Control the Conversation, the authors guide you in crafting a response to a question, not just an answer. A response should be multi-dimensional and include relevant and compelling information that goes beyond a mere answer.The authors help you build and apply this skill set. You will learn how to manage the four areas of disclosure--people, places, things, and events in time. You will also develop competence in techniques that will help you take control and get your message across in any kind of interview. You will discover how to:•Master answer enhancers, such as keywords and body language•Analyze a question and understand the motivation behind it•Use questions artfully as part of your responseWith these skills as part of your repertoire, you'll also learn apply them in specific applications such as:•Job interviews•Sales•Common exchanges•Meetings and media•Dating and family situationsNo matter the question, Control the Conversation will show you how to steer every exchange in your favor.
The Essential Social Media Marketing Handbook: A New Roadmap for Maximizing Your Brand, Influence, and Credibility (The Essential Handbook)
by Gail MartinIt’s time to take the fear and frustration out of social media.In today’s crowded marketplace, it’s harder than ever to rise above the noise and clutter. For millions of businesses, a savvy approach to social media is the secret to creating sustainable engagement with a profitable niche audience. Social media done right can build and strengthen your relationship with your customers, encourage brand loyalty, extend your influence, and expand your credibility.Social media changed the world—and today’s social media platforms evolved to meet the world’s changing needs. You’ve got more choices than ever before—online video, web audio, teleseminars, and more—plus new ways to attract prospects, retain customers, and reach a bigger audience. The trick is learning how to put the pieces together to create a powerful social media presence that draws in your ideal clients around the clock and around the world.By using the powerful strategies in The Essential Social Media Marketing Handbook, you will:Jump ahead of the competition.Expand your visibility and influence as a leader in your industry.Increase your expert credibility and create powerful new ways to collaborate.Build your brand into a powerhouse.Maximize your profit-making potential.
A Course in Mysticism and Miracles: Begin Your Spiritual Adventure
by Jon MundyIn this book, Jon Mundy explores the tenets of mysticism and the teachings of A Course in Miracles, a book now regarded as a modern spiritual classic. Mysticism is the core of all true religions, and its teachings offer a way, or a path, to living in harmony with the Divine. The Course offers deep insight into the workings of the mind. When studied together, they provide spiritual awakening, clarity, and understanding.Both informative and inspirational, A Course in Mysticism and Miracles can motivate us to do the work required to develop a contemplative life. Its insights reveal that peace is available to us all.
The Meaning of Witchcraft (Weiser Classics Series)
by Gerald Gardner"Those of us who use the word witch with all of the pride and fortification that it offers us do so thanks to Gardner's lucid, liberating vision."—Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power Often called the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardner's life and works were ground-breaking in opening the door for the modern revival of Wicca and neo-paganism. The Meaning of Witchcraft (originally published in 1959) was the first sympathetic book written from the point of view of a practicing witch. "The foundation of magical beliefs," Gardner wrote, "of which witchcraft is a form, is that unseen Powers exist, and that by performing the right sort of ritual, these Powers can be contacted and either forced or persuaded to assist one in some way. People believed this in the Stone Age, and they believe it, consciously or not, today. It is now well known that most superstition is, in fact, broken-down ritual. The meaning of witchcraft is to be found not in strange religious theories about God and Satan but in the deepest levels of the human mind, the collective unconscious, and the earliest developments of human society."The Meaning of Witchcraft is an enduring and invaluable source book for witches today. This Weiser Classics edition includes a new foreword by Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch. In it, Grossman revisits the historical role and mixed legacy that Gardner has played in the revival of witchcraft and magic in modern times.
Scott Cunningham—The Path Taken: Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Wiccan Trailblazer
by Christine AshworthGold Winner, Biographical Books, COVR Visionary Awards A moving portrait of the iconic figure who led the way in establishing Wicca in North America—with remembrances of his life by his sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth, and appreciations written by key figures in today's world of witchcraft, magic, tarot, and astrology. The iconic and renowned bestselling author Scott Cunningham (1956–1993) played a significant role in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca, enabling practitioners to self-initiate. Scott's books, especially his encyclopedias, remain popular today, years after his death. In recent years, Scott has also emerged as a celebrated queer icon, especially in the witchcraft world. Although so many people have come to Wicca and Paganism through his books, little is actually known about Scott Cunningham as a person. His little sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth, seeks to remedy that. Christine grew up with him, laughed with him, learned with him, fought with him, and shared joys and sorrows. She writes about their childhood, gives a peek into their parents' lives, and brings to life what it was like to grow up in the Cunningham household. She explores the trajectory of Scott's magical path and affirms his legacy. Christine shares family photos and lifts the veil from Scott's life. Featuring a foreword by Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick, Scott Cunningham—The Path Taken contains contributions from leading figures in today's world of witchcraft, magic, tarot, and astrology, including Stephanie Rose Bird, Amy Blackthorn, Storm Faerywolf, Nancy Hendrickson, Dorothy Morrison, Nicholas Pearson, and Benebell Wen.
A New Way to Be Human: 7 Spiritual Pathways to Becoming Fully Alive
by Robert TaylorA New Way to Be Human is an invaluable guide for individuals intent on transforming their lives, revolutionizing our society, and refining our world. It is for those who seek:An impactful life of meaning and purpose, love and hope, compassion and delightThe courage to cross the boundaries of religion and move beyond the demonizing debates about gender equality and human sexualityThe spiritual wisdom discovered in the many forms and disguises of the HolyBy identifying 7 pivotal, universally recognizable life occurrences as spiritual pathways, A New Way to Be Human will immediately connect you to actionable personal spiritual practices.From his miraculous physical healing as a teenager in Cape Town, to fighting apartheid alongside Desmond Tutu, to his eventual appointment as one of the United State’s highest ranking, openly gay Episcopal priests, Robert’s life shows anyone how to integrate personal spirituality with a legacy of compassionate purpose in the world—and invites others to do the same.Go to www.robertvtaylor.com/publications/book-club
Scoring Italian Cinema: Patterns of Collaboration (Musical Cultures of the Twentieth Century)
by Giorgio Biancorosso Roberto CalabrettoScoring Italian Cinema: Patterns of Collaboration redefines what it means to write music for the cinema. In eight richly illustrated chapters and a deft introduction, nine leading music and film scholars revisit the great theme of artistic collaboration from a heretofore unexplored angle: the relationship between film directors and composers in the "Long Italian Post-War" (ca. 1945–1975).Spurred by the surfacing of printed and manuscript scores, sketches, drafts, tapes, letters and miscellaneous notes, the authors of Scoring Italian Cinema examine afresh the partnerships between such figures as Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, Michelangelo Antonioni and Giovanni Fusco, Elio Petri and Ennio Morricone, and Dario Argento and Goblin. The volume also brings to light the role of conductors and performers as well as producers and screenwriters in creating the soundtracks of some of the most important films in the history of Italian cinema, including Bitter Rice (Riso Amaro, 1949), La strada (1954) and Salvatore Giuliano (1962). The intrinsically polyvocal nature of the process of completing a score, such as it emerges in the case studies gathered in Scoring Italian Cinema, invites us to rethink of composing for the films as a new kind of expanded, distributed musical practice.Meticulously researched and written in an accessible style, Scoring Italian Cinema will appeal to scholars and practitioners in the fields of music, film and media studies.
Terrorism in an Unstable World
by Richard ClutterbuckRichard Clutterbuck examines the changing nature of conflict since the end of the Cold War. Using the techniques of his previous books, he analyses the connections between terrorism and drug trafficking and the options available to governments in combatting the terrorist threat, including a review of the current high technology available to law enforcement institutions.
The Benefits of the Cold and Domestication: A New Understanding of Human–Animal Partnerships for Thriving in Extreme Environments (Arctic Worlds)
by Hiroki Takakura Florian StammlerThis book explores cooperation between humans and animals in extreme environments and contends that understanding domestication is crucial to explaining how life is possible in such conditions.The chapters draw on work from anthropology, genetics, law, and geography, with a range of ethnographic case studies from cold environments. The contributors offer new evidence for rethinking the dichotomy of trust vs domination previously used to characterize human-animal relations. They show how humans and animals partner for survival, and how a cold environment does not merely threaten existence but rather creates opportunities. Domestication is presented as a continuous, mutually beneficial human-animal relationship of becoming familiar with each other and the surrounding environment, which can lead to a symbiotic partnership of multiple agents for adapting to changes including a warming climate.This volume will be relevant to scholars from anthropology, geography, and related disciplines interested in human-animal relations, ecology, and the environment, particularly in the North.
The History of Correlation
by John Nicholas ZorichAfter 30 years of research, the author of The History of Correlation organized his notes into a manuscript draft during the lockdown months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting it into shape for publication took another few years. It was a labor of love.Readers will enjoy learning in detail how correlation evolved from a completely non-mathematical concept to one today that is virtually always viewed mathematically. This book reports in detail on 19th- and 20th-century English-language publications; it discusses the good and bad of many dozens of 20th-century articles and statistics textbooks in regard to their presentation and explanation of correlation. The final chapter discusses 21st-century trends.Some topics included here have never been discussed in depth by any historian. For example: Was Francis Galton lying in the first sentence of his first paper about correlation? Why did he choose the word "co-relation" rather than "correlation" for his new coefficient? How accurate is the account of the history of correlation found in H. Walker's 1929 classic, Studies in the History of Statistical Method? Have 20th-century textbooks misled students as to how to use the correlation coefficient?Key features of this book: Charts, tables, and quotations (or summaries of them) are provided from about 450 publications. In-depth analyses of those charts, tables, and quotations are included. Correlation-related claims by a few noted historians are shown to be in error. Many funny findings from 30 years of research are highlighted. This book is an enjoyable read that is both serious and (occasionally) humorous. Not only is it aimed at historians of mathematics, but also professors and students of statistics and anyone who has enjoyed books such as Beckmann's A History of Pi or Stigler's The History of Statistics.