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25.08.2021

“Science and Parascience: A History of the Paranormal 1914-1939” by Brian Inglis

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"Science and Parascience: A History of the Paranormal 1914-1939" by Brian Inglis
"Science and Parascience is a history of parapsychology (psychical research) and is a sequel to the author’s Natural and Supernatural, which covered the period up to 1914. This book brings the history up to 1939. Inglis says he "tried to present the evidence about, rather than for, paranormal phenomena, as it accumulated between 1914 and 1939". He finds the evidence overwhelming, and in a Postscript deals with its lack of acceptance. In presenting the historical data, Inglis covers the phenomena of mediumship, spontaneous cases, and experimental investigations. British, Continental, and American research are all covered. Along with Sir Oliver Lodge, Inglis concludes that "psychical research had taken a wrong turning, in seeking academic recognition,...>>
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25.08.2021

“Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers” by Matt Kaplan

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"Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers" by Matt Kaplan
"From the author of The Science of Monsters, this engaging scientific inquiry provides a definitive look into the elements of mystical places and magical objects—from the philosopher’s stone, to love potions to the oracles—from ancient history, mythology, and contemporary culture. Can migrations of birds foretell our future? Do phases of the moon hold sway over our lives? Are there sacred springs that cure the ill? What is the best way to brew a love potion? How do we create mutant humans who regenerate like Wolverine? In Science of the Magical, noted science journalist Matt Kaplan plumbs the rich, lively, and surprising history of the magical objects, places, and rituals that infuse ancient and contemporary myth. Like...>>
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25.08.2021

“Rediscover the Magick of the Gods and Goddesses: Revealing the Mysteries of Theurgy” by Jean-Louis de Biasi

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"Rediscover the Magick of the Gods and Goddesses: Revealing the Mysteries of Theurgy" by Jean-Louis de Biasi
"The philosophical roots of much of Wicca and Paganism, as well as Western ceremonial magick, come from ancient Egypt. In this thoroughly researched book, the Grand Master of the Aurum Solis shares the history and evolution of the theurgic tradition―including the origins of Hermeticism in Egypt and the Mediterranean world, the birthplace of the theurgic tradition―and how-to instructions for discovering the presence of the divine in the world. Providing a seven-step system of exercises and rituals to help the reader achieve higher levels of consciousness, Jean-Louis de Biasi also includes tips and techniques for working with sacred texts, information about the five temples of the human being, The Great Work, the three cosmic rituals, and...>>
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25.08.2021

“Chinese Alchemy: Taoism, the Power of Gold, and the Quest for Immortality” by Jean Cooper (kindle ebook version)

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"Chinese Alchemy: Taoism, the Power of Gold, and the Quest for Immortality" by Jean Cooper (kindle ebook version)
"Here in one slender volume is a basic introduction to Chinese alchemy--a tradition that dates back 5,000 years. Chinese alchemy, largely associated with Taoism, has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years, but traditionally it goes back even further to nearly 3000 BC and the time of the Yellow Emperor. While Western alchemy was concerned with the search for spiritual and material gold, classic Taoist alchemy was a mystical quest for immortality with its aim being union with the Absolute. Jean Cooper describes the history and development of Taoist alchemy, compares it to similar traditions in India and Turkistan, and gives it context by contrasting it with the rationale of the Western hermetic tradition. As...>>
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