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04.02.2022

“Transcendent Mind: Rethinking the Science of Consciousness” by Imants Baruss and Julia Mossbridge

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"Transcendent Mind: Rethinking the Science of Consciousness" by Imants Baruss and Julia Mossbridge
"Where does consciousness come from? For most scientists and laypeople, it is axiomatic that something in the substance of the brain—neurons, synapses, and gray matter in just the right combination—creates perception, self-awareness, and intentionality. Yet, despite decades of neurological research, that "something"—the mechanism by which this process is said to occur—has remained frustratingly elusive. This is no accident, as the authors of this book argue, given that the evidence increasingly points to a startling fact: Consciousness may not, in fact, reside in the brain at all. In this wide-ranging and deeply scientific book, Imants Barušs and Julia Mossbridge utilize findings from special relativity and quantum mechanics, modern and ancient philosophers, and paranormal psychology to build...>>
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04.02.2022

“The Branch Davidians, the Peoples Temple, and Heaven’s Gate: The History of 20th Century America’s Most Notorious Cults” by Charles River Editors

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"The Branch Davidians, the Peoples Temple, and Heaven’s Gate: The History of 20th Century America’s Most Notorious Cults" by Charles River Editors
"To most people, it is almost impossible to understand the mere existence, let alone the baffling, yet indubitable appeal of doomsday cults, but they have been morbidly fascinating phenomena throughout history. One such recent cult is the infamous Chinese quasi-Christian subgroup Eastern Lightning, also known as the “Church of the Almighty God,” founded in 1991 and officially banned in 1995. Apart from its peculiar dogma that Jesus Christ has returned to Earth in the form of a Chinese woman and its involvement in multiple crimes and controversies, including alleged mass kidnappings and the murder of a 37-year-old saleswoman, its members were some of the most aggressive proponents of the Mayan doomsday theory, which predicted...>>
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04.02.2022

“Messengers of Deception: UFO Contacts and Cults” by Jacques Valee

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"Messengers of Deception: UFO Contacts and Cults" by Jacques Valee
"Too many cases of "accidental" alien contact...UFO cults praying to the skies...secret "psychotronic" weapons for bending the human mind. The evidence Jacques Vallee reveals, after many years of scientific investigation, adds up to something more menacing than monsters from outer space. Messengers of Deception documents the growing effect of UFO contact claims on our lives and of the belief systems prevalent in our society. It explores the hidden realities of the cults, the contactees, the murky political intrigues and the motivations of the investigators."...>>
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04.02.2022

“Body Astrology: A Cosmic Guide to Health, Healing, and Harnessing the Power of the Planets” by Claire Gallagher

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"Body Astrology: A Cosmic Guide to Health, Healing, and Harnessing the Power of the Planets" by Claire Gallagher
"Let the planets be your guide to reestablish trust in your own body and inner wisdom. Your astrological makeup is like a window into how your unique body works. Because astrology, life, and the body are constantly changing, Body Astrology goes beyond the basics, teaching you how to interpret your birth chart and craft a whole-body daily and seasonal practice to match. Recognizing cosmic patterns can help reconnect you with your authentic preferences so you can create a unique daily routine that is tailored to your needs. Nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and astrologer Claire Gallagher guides you in the healing powers of each planet and how to use food, movement, and lifestyle to realign...>>
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