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09.03.2021

“The Magical World of Aleister Crowley” by Francis X. King (1977 edition scan)

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"Long after his death, occultist Aleister Crowley now has more followers than ever during his notorious lifetime. In this full-scale biography of the bizarre inventor of what he called "Magick," Francis King examines Crowley's writings and theories as well as the elaborate rituals and perverse sexual practices that were the mark of this magnetic personality and cult figure. A talented writer and poet, an experienced mountaineer, and a heroin addict, Crowley was at the center of any occult controversy. He was expelled from the Golden Dawn Society, which numbered W.B. Yeats among its members, and wrote anti-British propaganda in the United States during World War I. When rumors of abominable rites and orgies at his...>>

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09.03.2021

“Consciousness: An Introduction” by Susan Blackmore and Emily T. Troscianko (3rd edition)

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"Is there a theory that explains the essence of consciousness? Or is consciousness itself an illusion? Am I conscious now? Now considered the 'last great mystery of science', consciousness was once viewed with extreme scepticism and rejected by mainstream scientists. It is now a significant area of research, albeit a contentious one, as well as a rapidly expanding area of study for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. This edition of Consciousness, revised by author team Susan Blackmore and Emily Troscianko, explores the key theories and evidence in consciousness studies ranging from neuroscience and psychology to quantum theories and philosophy. It examines why the term ‘consciousness’ has no recognised definition and provides an opportunity to delve...>>

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09.03.2021

“Yoga Nidra Scripts: 22 Meditations for Effortless Relaxation, Rejuvenation and Reconnection” by Tamara Verma

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"With a diverse array of 22 beautiful meditations, in inclusive and inviting language, as well as suggested pre- and post-practices including yoga poses, mantras and mudras, Yoga Nidra Scripts gives you everything you need to provide profound Yoga Nidra sessions for: • Calming • Balancing • Grounding • Energizing • Self-love • Awakening intuition • Shifting into new seasons • Planting seeds for personal growth • Discovering the Self • And more From short and sweet “anytime” scripts perfect for the final relaxation of a yoga class or healing treatment, to full-length visualization journeys, Yoga Nidra Scripts is an enduring resource you’ll reach for again and again."...>>

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08.03.2021

“Dream Science: Exploring the Forms of Consciousness” by J. F. Pagel

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"Dreaming is the cognitive state uniquely experienced by humans and integral to our creativity, the survival characteristic that allows for the rapid change and innovation that defines our species and provides the basis for our art, philosophy, science, and humanity. Yet there is little empiric or scientific evidence supporting the generally accepted dream-based theories of neuroconsciousness. Dream Science examines the cognitive science of dreaming and offers an evidence-based view of the phenomenon. Today, such evidence-based breakthroughs in the field of dream science are altering our understanding of consciousness. Different forms of dreaming consciousness occur throughout sleep, and dreamlike states extend into wake. Each dream state is developed on a framework of memories, emotions, representational images,...>>

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08.03.2021

“Astral Projection: A Record of Out-of-the-Body Experiences” by Oliver Fox

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"Astral Projection, first published in 1962 (based on papers prepared in the 1930s), is a classic account of one man's own documented experiences with 'astral projection,' or as he prefers, 'out-of-body' experiences. The book also serves as a 'how-to' guide, describing two techniques for initiating an out-of-body experience: dream awakening and the pineal doorway. Clearly written with a refreshing charm and sincerity, Astral Projection remains a useful guide to those exploring this realm of psychic experience. Oliver Fox was a pseudonym for Hugh George Callaway (1885-1949), an English short story writer, poet and occultist"...>>

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