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Practical Solitary Magic
by Nancy B. WatsonAn accessible guide for beginners interested in practicing magic safely and effectively on their own.Many students of magic don’t want to be tied to a particular group or tradition, but prefer to search, experiment, and grow on their own. Here, at last, is an eminently sane and readable handbook that gives not only the how, but the why and wherefore, of the materials and methods of the solitary magician. In Practical Solitary Magic, Nancy Watson combines a concise introduction to the psychology and ethics of magic with a thorough treatment of its mechanisms. In a lively style, enhanced by personal anecdote and thoughtful insight, she initiates novices into the rudiments of ritual and guides them in their first steps down the magical path.Drawing on an architectural analogy, Watson demystifies the practice of magic by providing a structural view of magical operations. She explores the techniques and accoutrements of each of the four magical planes, leading her readers through the various chambers of a four-tiered edifice, and sweeping away layers of accumulated cobwebs from topics shrouded in esoteric jargon. Oracle divination, numerology, and magical incantation; visualization, clearing, and prayer; archetypes, elementals, and god-forms—all come to life with Watson’s pragmatic analysis. She closes with a careful warning to her readers to avoid all those who would attempt to “re-mystify” the craft.Watson’s clear narrative and vivid imagery illuminate all the corners of her magical mansion with the light of common sense and folk history. Not only will you enjoy your guided tour, you’ll be tempted to take up residence there.
Encounter in the Desert: The Case for Alien Contact at Socorro
by Kevin RandleFrom a former army officer and author of UFOS and the Deep State, a new examination of a UFO sighting in a New Mexican arroyo.The UFO landing at Socorro has been wrapped in controversy almost from the moment that police officer Lonnie Zamora watched a craft descend and land. Zamora saw alien beings near the craft and a symbol on its side but was told that he shouldn’t mention either. Encounter in the Desert reveals—for the first time—exactly what he saw in that arroyo in 1964 and what an examination of the landing revealed to investigators. Socorro wasn’t a stand-alone case. Other sightings, some of them nearly as spectacular as Zamora’s, were reported at the time. A study of the Air Force investigation of this case reveals an effort, at first, to learn the truth that mutated into a clever attempt to hide the information from the public. Encounter in the Desert reveals all this and much more, including:The first new, in-depth look at the Zamora UFO landing in more than three decades.Other reports of alien creatures sighted around the country at the same time.An examination of the physical evidence found on the landing site.The revelation that there were other witnesses to the craft and the landing.
Kettlebells for 50+: Safe and Customized Programs for Building & Toning Every Muscle
by Dr. Karl KnopfStay young, improve stamina, build strength, and exercise your core with this how-to guide to mastering exercising with kettlebells.Designed to meet the unique needs of active adults, Kettlebells for 50+ presents functional exercises carefully adapted and tested to provide a comprehensive total-body workout. Step-by-step photos and explanatory captions make it easy for anyone from fitness novice to longtime athlete to train smart and stay fit for life.Kettlebells for 50+ offers progressive programs that will:• Improve strength• Foster core stability• Increase hand-eye coordination• Boost mind-body awareness• Enhance sports performance
Healthy Shoulder Handbook: 100 Exercises for Treating and Preventing Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff and other Common Injuries
by Dr. Karl KnopfClear information and effective exercises to end pain, regain range of motion, and prevent future injury—includes over 300 photos. Shoulder problems can be debilitating, whether they come from sports injuries or just daily stresses and strains. Healthy Shoulder Handbook outlines the causes for common shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff, tendinitis, dislocation, and repetitive motion injuries. Illustrated with over 300 step-by-step photographs, it offers easy-to-follow exercises to: • Build strength • Improve flexibility • Speed up recovery • Prevent future injuryHealthy Shoulder Handbook also features specially designed programs to reverse or alleviate the strain from high-risk sports and occupations, including construction work, desk jobs, tennis, golf, and more. Follow the approach in this book and you&’ll be able to quickly get back on the job (or back on the court!) and stay there—pain-free!
Spirit Allies: Meet Your Team from the Other Side
by Christopher PenczakLearn to contact the spirit realm and communicate with your own spirit guides, ancestors, power animals, and more with this guide to spiritual exploration.From ancient Egyptians to modern-day witches, King Solomon to Native American shamans, individuals throughout history have possessed the power to work with the spirit world. While it may seem like these abilities are reserved for a “chosen” few, the truth is that everyone has friends beyond the veil. As author Christopher Penczak explains, “A spirit ally is a being in the unseen realms who, for whatever reason, decides to aid, befriend, protect, or teach us while we live our own Earthwalk.” In Spirit Allies, Penczak dispels the mystery and fear surrounding these spiritual entities. With compelling personal anecdotes and straightforward techniques—such as relaxation, automatic writing, and oracle interpretation—he opens up the path for readers to contact their own guides. Through thirty simple exercises, Spirit Allies helps readers find their Power Animal, dream journey, speak with devas, communicate with ancestors and ascended masters, meet their personal spirit allies, and much more.
Goodbye, Transylvania: A Romanian Waffen-SS Soldier in WWII (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Sigmund Heinz LandauA Romanian soldier details serving for Germany on the Eastern Front during World War II in this memoir, featuring firsthand accounts of combat. German by ancestry, born and raised in the ethnic welter of post-World War I Romania, Sigmund Heinz Landau left his home to volunteer for the Third Reich during World War II. Serving on the Eastern Front, he saw nearly six years of continuous fighting with a Luftwaffe Flak unit and eventually in the Waffen-SS, from sentry duty to desperate attacks against Soviet T-34s, from the siege of Budapest to the final campaign for Berlin in 1945. Landau&’s memoir, written from a unique perspective, offers rare insight into what motivated soldiers to fight—and die—for Nazi Germany.
On Love & Psychological Exercises
by A. R. OrageAn invaluable resource for students of self-development, especially those with a particular interest in the ideas of George Gurdjieff and Pyotr Ouspensky.While editing a publication he cofounded, The New Age, A. R. Orage formed a study group of practicing psychologists—including Dr. Maurice Nicoll, one of Jung’s foremost exponents—to study psychoanalysis. They reached the conclusion that the need in psychology was not psychoanalysis but, psycho-synthesis. Upon his introduction to P. D. Ouspensky, and the ideas of Gurdjieff, Orage informed his group that psycho-synthesis had arrived.Orage wrote On Love after spending years working with Gurdjieff and the Fourth Way System. The three essays, “On Love,” “On Religion,” and “What Is the Soul?” explore personal self-development. These essays are still practical, timely, and important to students who seek a clear understanding of the self.Psychological Exercises is the result of work with both Gurdjieff and Ouspensky and was written during the seven years Orage spent organizing Fourth Way study groups for Gurdjieff in the United States. It presents 200-plus psychological exercises designed to increase the flexibility and scope of our minds by working with numbers, words, verses, and images. These exercises pick up where conventional education leaves off, teaching us to hone the conscious and deliberate manipulation of our mental resources. Included are 15 essays covering various aspects of self-development such as: how not to be bored, economizing personal energy, acquiring intuition, controlling our tempers, and learning to observe and think.
Astral Travel: Your Guide to the Secrets of Out-of-the-Body Experiences
by Gavin Frost Yvonne FrostLearn how to experience controlled astral projection from the safety of your own home and infinitely expand your awareness of the cosmic realities.This practical guide teaches you how to differentiate between astral travel and conventional dreaming, and how you can learn to control your experiences. Included are complete instructions for astral dreaming, twilight zone astral travel, meditative-state-travel, travel in the spiritual realms, helping and healing with astral travel, and much more.You have already spontaneously astral traveled during sleep. Now, through following the step-by-step instructions in theses pages, your trips can be directed instead of random, useful instead of pointless. The places you visit are limited only by your own desires.
The Alien Abduction Files: The Most Startling Cases of Human-Alien Contact Ever Reported
by Kathleen Marden Denise StonerAn in-depth study of the experiences of two victims of alien abduction. Why would two women separated by thousands of miles share a common thread involving alien abduction? Both cases are supported by multiple witnesses and have substantial evidence. Both women experienced missing time while driving with a companion, and were later taken from their homes. Both have been unwilling participants in ongoing experimental procedures that appear to follow family genetic lines. Both witnesses have given detailed descriptions of the crafts&’ interiors and technology, medical procedures, messages from the visitors, and the types of ETs they have encountered, including their society&’s hierarchical structure. Even more startling, both have independently described finding themselves on identical huge craft, within the same timeframe . . .The Alien Abduction Files finally reveals: The little-known details of alien experimental procedures The theoretical science that can explain alien technology The messages conveyed by the ETs to abduction experiencers The vulnerabilities and benefits of living life as an abduction experiencer The evidence that these phenomena are real Praise for The Alien Abduction Files &“The topic of alien abduction is complex and controversial. This book comes closer than others, bringing clarity to the haze of controversy.&” —Stanton T. Friedman, nuclear physicist, author of Flying Saucers and Science &“Highly respected UFO abduction scholars Marden and Stoner have accomplished something rare and remarkable with The Alien Abduction Files, namely, an opportunity for readers to enter into the heart of what may well be the greatest mystery and challenge facing humanity today.&” —Peter Robbins, coauthor of the British bestseller Left at East Gate and longtime assistant to pioneer UFO abduction researcher Budd Hopkins
Rebels of Babylon (A Novel of the Civil War)
by Ralph Peters&“Sixth in the brilliantly researched and hauntingly rich Major Abel Jones Civil War mystery thrillers&” from the bestselling author of Bold Sons of Erin (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Abel Jones arrives in New Orleans to investigate the death of a young crusader and finds himself facing fantastic rumors of the resurrected dead as the Union-occupied city approaches hysteria. The corpse of a Yankee heiress washes up on a levee. Citizens disappear in the night from the alleys of the French Quarter. Tales of ritual murder taunt the authorities—as an uneasy truce between newly freed slaves and their bankrupt former masters, voodoo priestesses, smugglers, and unwelcome Yankee troops stretches to the breaking point. Paying tribute to the great literary traditions of New Orleans, Owen Parry leads us from the intrigue-haunted alleys of the French Quarter to the mysteries of nearby plantations and bayous to unravel the powerful superstitions and deadly force of greed that wind through this dark and rich adventure. &“A plot that twists and turns through voodoo and violence . . . Parry has a way with period color; his New Orleans lives and breathes.&” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch &“Parry is superb.&” —Nashville Tennessean &“[The] satisfying sixth installment to Parry&’s humorous, well-written and meticulously researched series of Civil War mysteries . . . all will delight in this installment&’s continuing vivid historical detail and engaging protagonist.&” —Publishers Weekly
Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller: Exercises for Muscle Massage, Myofascial Release, Injury Prevention and Physical Rehab
by Chris Knopf Dr. Karl KnopfUnlock the healing powers of trigger-point foam rolling with easy-to-follow exercises anyone can do at home and in the gym. Deceptively simple and incredibly versatile, the trigger point foam roller is a highly effective self-therapy tool. By following the step-by-step movements in this book, you can maximize its healing potential to: Alleviate Pain Speed Recovery Release Tension Break Up Knots Rehabilitate Injuries Increase Flexibility A complete guide to using this amazing piece of equipment for self-treatment, Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller shows how to soothe, relieve and heal the tight muscles caused by everything from hours sitting at a desk to overdoing it at the gym. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.
The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook: 101 Delicious, Dietitian-Approved Recipes for a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby
by Sara Monk RiveraFor pregnant women with GDM, nutritional protocols, sample meal plans and recipes to balance blood sugar and maintain you and your baby’s health.A go-to collection of easy and tasty recipes specifically designed to manage blood sugar, maintain a nutritionally complete diet, AND keep mom and baby healthyNo matter how carefully you watch your health, gestational diabetes can develop during your pregnancy. If this has happened to you, it’s vital that you take steps to control your blood sugar right away, otherwise your unborn child can suffer an array of complications in the womb and has a greater risk for developing diabetes and obesity later in life. Fortunately, this book offers nutritional and dietary modifications that will allow you to manage your gestational diabetes.By following the book’s carbohydrate-controlled diet, as well as its delicious and balanced recipes, you will get enough nutrients to support your hard-at-work body and the needs of your growing baby—all while maintaining normal blood sugar levels! Also included is helpful information on simplifying meal planning and quickly creating nutritious grocery lists, but at the core are the healthy recipes, such as:• Baked Cauliflower Tots• Chicken Fajita Foil Packets• Beef Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps• Portobello Pizza• Curried Salmon Cakes• Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies• Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops• One-Pan Pesto Chicken
The Better Period Food Solution: Eat Your Way to a Lifetime of Healthier Cycles
by Tracy Lockwood Beckerman“Cravings, headaches, mood swings, fatigue, bloating—you can manage these PMS/period symptoms through your diet! Tracy Lockwood Beckerman tells you how.” —Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, health and nutrition expert for NBC’s Today showSometimes it feels like there’s just no way to feel good during your menstrual cycle. It seems like ibuprofen and sick days are the only way to get through—until now. The Better Period Food Solution teaches you how to eat for a better, healthier, more comfortable period!This helpful guide shows how nutrition and certain foods can not only help alleviate painful period symptoms, but also heal your body through every stage of your cycle. Whether you suffer from painful periods or low energy, or a more chronic problem like endometriosis, The Better Period Food Solution will guide you through the nutrition choices that are best for your body. The book also includes sample meal plans and recipes that allow you to enjoy a lifetime of healthier cycles.“The book that every woman with a period never knew she needed, but she does. She really, really does. Tracy Lockwood Beckerman empowers readers to use real food to take control of their cycles, from ‘feisty hormones’ to fertility. She writes with charm, wit, and a solid evidence base. Beckerman’s expert advice and approachable voice make this book the most entertaining non-fiction I’ve read all year.” —Maggie Moon, MS, RD, author of The MIND Diet“[Tracy] makes it easy (and fun) to learn how food can help reduce menstrual cramps and PMS and manage other conditions like amenorrhea and PCOS.” —Rachel Berman, RD, author of Mediterranean Diet for Dummies
The Rosicrucians: The History, Mythology, and Rituals of an Esoteric Order
by Christopher McIntoshAn introduction to the spiritual movement that influenced Western esoteric tradition—from alchemy and Freemasonry to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.This scholarly work traces the mysterious Fraternity of the Rosy Cross, from its inception upon the discovery of Father Christian Rosenkreuz’s perfectly preserved body in a seven-sided vault to present-day organizations in America. McIntosh includes a survey of Rosicrucianism in America, exploring the latter day survivals of Bacon’s New Atlantis. Perfect for students of the Western Mystery tradition who want an introduction to Rosicrucianism, with good resources for further study.
The Luminaries: The Psychology of the Sun and Moon in the Horoscope (Seminars in Psychological Astrology #Vol. 3)
by Liz Greene Howard SasportasFrom the founders of the Centre for Psychological Astrology, the third seminar in their series for practitioners discusses sun and moon signs.Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas, psychologists, astrologers and founders of the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London continue their series of seminars with The Luminaries. In this book, they discuss the mythology and psychology of the Moon, showing its relevance as a significator of relationships. In addition, the authors explore in depth the correspondence between the Sun and the development of consciousness. The Luminaries also includes a chapter on the lunation cycle.
Q.B.L.: Being a Short Qabalistic Treatise on the Nature and Use of the Tree of Life
by Frater AchadQ.B.L. is a unique work in both Qabalah and Thelemic circles. In the world of the Qabalah, Frater Achad revealed revolutionary new principles that caused students of the Qabalah to reexamine and thus deepen their knowledge of the Tree of Life. In Thelemic circles, Aleister Crowley named Frater Achad his magical heir and Achad was fully expected to lead the cause of Thelemic Magick after Crowley's death--until publication of this book caused a rift between the two and Crowley began to distance himself from Achad. This is a rare and valuable book, both for its insight and circumstances. True understanding of the Qabalah and its benefit in magical practice is clearly described, and the information contained is both practical and revelatory. The circumstances surrounding it--Frater Achad's falling out with Crowley and eventual descent into apparent insanity--prove a valuable lesson and warning for individual seekers and those associated with established mystery schools.
Civil War Ghost Trails: Stories from America's Most Haunted Battlefields
by Mark NesbittRiveting ghost stories with history from all the major engagements of the war.Civil War Ghost Trails examines the major engagements of the Civil War and their connections to the paranormal world. The history of each battlefield is followed by the classic ghost stories that have been around since the guns fell silent. Mark Nesbitt also collected newer stories and attempted a paranormal investigation, including Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), at many of the sites to see what could be found. In some cases, the results were astounding. Some of the spirits included in the book are the Headless Zouave at Bull Run, the Drummer Boy at Shiloh, and the Phantom Battalion at Gettysburg. Ghosts appear at the Bloody Lane at Antietam and Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, as well as sites at Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and Appomattox Court House. A special section of the book explores the haunted Civil War prisons at Johnson&’s Island in Ohio, Point Lookout in Maryland, and Andersonville in Georgia. Abraham Lincoln&’s many White House apparitions are discussed in a section on wartime Washington, D.C.
Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind: Suspicious Deaths, Mysterious Murders, and Bizarre Disappearances in UFO History
by Nick RedfernFrom a journalist specializing in conspiracy theories, an examination of mysterious deaths and missing persons related to sightings of UFO phenomena.Everyone has heard of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. But what about close encounters of the fatal kind? The field of UFOs is rife with unsettling examples of suspicious deaths. Accounts of accidents that might not have been accidents after all, abound. Researchers and witnesses have vanished, never to be seen again. Conveniently timed heart attacks are reported. Out-of-the-blue suicides that, upon investigation, bear the distinct hallmarks of murder, are all too common. And grisly deaths at the hands of both extraterrestrials and government agents have occurred. Highlights of Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind include:The strange saga of the incredible melting manThe UFO-related death of the first U.S. Secretary of Defense, James ForrestalThe mysterious disappearances of military pilots and their connection to UFOsThe connections between national security and the sudden deaths of UFO investigatorsGetting too close to the cosmic truth about alien abductionsRoswell, and what the government really knows about UFOs can—clearly—be a deadly businessThe government’s latest admission of the existence of Area 51 is barely the tip of a very big iceberg.
Learning from the Light: Pre-Death Experiences, Prophecies, and Angelic Messages of Hope
by John LermaA hospice doctor shares stories from his patients and their loved ones about transitioning to the next world and lessons we can learn from them.John Lerma’s bestselling book, Into the Light, inspired thousands of readers to discover not only what awaits us as we prepare to make our journey from earth to heaven, but, more importantly, how to achieve heaven on earth. Now in Learning from the Light, Dr. Lerma shares more angelic messages given to his patients and more stories from and about survivors who have experienced the loss of a loved one . . . and their visits with angels.The mystical experiences described in this revelatory work include:Messages about the future of the worldLessons on how to prepare for a peaceful and joyful transition to the next worldSelfless suffering and its effect on humanityElectronic voice phenomena (EVP)Interactions with white angels and dark angelsBased on the latest research on near-death and pre-death experiences, Learning from the Light will show you:How to achieve heaven on earthHow to achieve self-forgiveness and self-loveHow to disconnect from your ego to awaken your spiritual selfReligious skeptics often claim that heaven’s existence cannot be proven, because no one has ever returned to talk about it firsthand. This is the book that proves them wrong.Praise for Learning from the Light“With beautifully heartfelt sensitivity, Dr. John Lerma brings the truest accounts of life beyond death and the freedom that accompanies the dying process. No one can read this book without experiencing a smile, a tear, or embracing the possibility . . . no the reality that death is not an end but a reunion with our truest nature.” —Meg Blackburn Losey, PhD, author of the international bestseller The Children of Now“After journeying through three near-death experiences of my own, I can validate what Dr. Lerma has learned from his patients, in the process of transition. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wonders if there is life after death.” —Dannion Brinkley, author of Saved by the Light, At Peace in the Light, and Secrets of the Light
Eyewitnesses to the Indian Wars, 1865–1890: The Struggle for Apacheria
by Peter CozzensThis volume explores the history of the Apache Wars of the late 19th century Southwest through diaries, army reports, and other primary sources. Stretching from the Colorado River to the mountains east of the Rio Grande, and from northern Arizona into Sonora, Mexico, is the sprawling region once known as Apacheria. By the time the first Americans ventured into the region, the indigenous peoples known as the Apache had already been clashing with Spanish and Mexican interlopers for some time. Eyewitnesses to the Indian Wars, 1865–1890: The Struggle for Apacheria presents a selection of outstanding original accounts pertaining to the epic struggle between American and the Apache for those coveted lands. It is the first in a five-volume series telling the saga of the military struggle for the American West in the words of the soldiers, noncombatants, and Native Americans who shaped it
So Fast, So Easy Pressure Cooker Cookbook: More Than 725 Fresh, Delicious Recipes for Electric and Stovetop Pressure Cookers
by Beth Hensperger Julie KaufmanThe ultimate cookbook for electric and stovetop pressure cookers, showing you how to prepare over 725 tasty & easy recipes in little time. With recipes for everything from homemade baby food to delectable desserts, So Fast, So Easy Pressure Cooker Cookbook contains over 725 foolproof recipes for soups, stews, and braises, as well as grains, beans, vegetables, and so much more, all ready in a fraction of the time they would take in the oven or simmered on stovetop. It will change the way you cook! Praise for So Fast, So Easy Pressure Cooker Cookbook &“Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann have done it again! So Fast, So Easy Pressure Cooker Cookbook is a treasure trove of delicious recipes, including 7-minute risottos, 5-minute chilis, and hearty stews ready in just 15 minutes. This book is a winner for anyone who is just starting out with the pressure cooker, as well as for more experienced cooks looking for fresh and exciting recipes for this wonderful cooker.&” —Diane Phillips, author ofThe Everyday Rice Cooker &“I confess. I own a French cocotte (pressure cooker) that I've never used. I've been too scared. Now, with this deeply intelligent and knowledgeable book at my side, I'm ready to do what I've watched my French friends do with aplomb for years: cook with a pressure cooker. I'll be making rich, deeply flavored beef stock in 1 hour instead of 12, and whipping up an unctuous dish of Veal Marengo in less than 15 minutes. Soup for dinner? Give me 5 to 7 minutes. I can't say enough good things about this book. The opening chapter, all about pressure cookers, is alone worth the price of the book.&” —Georgeanne Brennan, owner of La Vie Rustic–Sustainable Living in the French Style, and author of Williams Sonoma Essentials of French Cooking &“I&’ve read every page of this terrific new book, and every single recipe. It is a consummate guide to the technical aspects of the pressure cooker, providing answers to any question one could conceivably have about this important—and overlooked—piece of equipment all of us should own in the interest of energy conservation. The recipes are masterful and inspired. [Hensperger and Kaufmann] are from the old school of cookbook writers who speak to you from a profound base of knowledge, love, and understanding about the art, history, and science of cooking. So Fast, So Easy Pressure Cooker Cookbook offers delectable and inspired food for the home cook.&” —Julie Della Croce, author of Italian Home Cooking
Sting and The Police: Walking in Their Footsteps (Tempo: A Rowman & Littlefield Music Series on Rock, Pop, and Culture)
by Aaron J West&“An excellent look at how the Police accomplished success . . . West is especially good at examining how the band used the nascent MTV to define themselves.&” ―Publishers Weekly During the 1980s, The Police were one of the biggest bands in the world. Yet after only five albums—and at the peak of their popularity—they disbanded, and Sting began a solo career that made him a global pop star. Today, artists from Puff Daddy to Gwen Stefani credit The Police and Sting as major influences on their own work. In this book, Aaron J. West explores the cultural and musical impact of Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, and Sting. West details the distinctive hybrid character of The Police&’s musical output, which would also characterize Sting&’s post-Police career. Sting&’s long-lived solo career embodies the power of the artful appropriation of musical styles, while capitalizing on the modern realities of pop music consumption. The Police—and Sting in particular—were pioneers in music video, modern label marketing, global activism, and the internationalization of pop music. Sting and The Police: Walking in Their Footsteps is a feast for fans—and by placing the band within its various musical, cultural, commercial, and historic contexts, it&’s also fascinating reading for anyone interested in global popular music culture.
The Sagan Conspiracy: NASA's Untold Plot to Suppress the People's Scientist's Theory of Ancient Aliens
by Donald L. ZygutisMainstream SETI scientists and ancient alien theorists don’t agree on much, but one opinion they share is that the undisputed authority on the possibility of alien existence was the late Carl Sagan (1934—1996), whose voluminous writings on the subject have had a profound influence on ETI research.But how many Carl Sagan fans know that while the renowned scientist was at Stanford University, he produced a controversial paper, funded by a NASA research grant, that concludes ancient alien intervention may have sparked human civilization? Author Donald Zygutis lays out a compelling case that points to a cover-up by the Pentagon and NASA, who may have buried it soon after it was written. How significant is the Stanford Paper? The answer may lie in another question: How would a science-backed theory and search strategy to guide the discovery of alien artifacts among our own ancient civilizations impact the worldwide institutions of government, religion, and culture?Recently rediscovered by the author, Sagan’s lost Stanford paper is the central theme of The Sagan Conspiracy. Groundbreaking research and paradigm-changing material challenges conventional thinking about the People’s Scientist—and maybe even the origins of human society. Sagan even conceived of the likelihood that the ancient Sumerian civilization had been visited and influenced by beings from other worlds as evidenced by ancient manuscripts, among other artifacts.As we celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Carl’s death, The Sagan Conspiracy is sure to fundamentally alter how the world thinks about extraterrestrials.
Matter Into Feeling: A New Alchemy of Science and Spirit
by Fred Alan WolfThe theoretical physicist and author of Mind into Matter explores the hidden power of feelings—and how we can harness them to improve our lives.In Matter into Feeling, Fred Alan wolf once again bridges the gap between spirituality and quantum physics. This time, Wolf takes us on an exciting journey toward understanding where our feelings come from and how we can work with them to create more abundant and joyful lives.In his follow-up to Mind into Matter, Dr. Wolf shares an enlightening new perspective on the conflicts and resistances we feel as physical beings—the everyday demands, addictions, successes, and failures we experience. Through this new understanding, readers learn that being “stuck” is only a phase—but one that we can only escape from once we understand the origin and role of human feeling.
The Healing Power of Smudging: Cleansing Rituals to Purify Your Home, Attract Positive Energy and Bring Peace into Your Life
by Rodika TchiA DIY guide to cleansing your home of negative energy with the power of the ancient art of smudging—includes photos. Invite happiness and power into your life! Sharing the ancient tradition of space clearing with sacred smoke, this comprehensive introduction to smudging teaches you how to empower your life, your home, and your heart. With step-by-step tutorials, colorful photos, and expert advice, this book makes it easy to: • Smudge your home, yourself, and others • Craft your own smudge stick and fan • Choose sacred herbs, oils, and resins • Select the ideal day and time to smudge • Add crystals to your smudging alter • Perform rituals for all occasions