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16.09.2020

“The Social Psychology of Gullibility: Conspiracy Theories, Fake News and Irrational Beliefs” edited by Joseph P. Forgas and Roy Baumeister

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"The Social Psychology of Gullibility: Conspiracy Theories, Fake News and Irrational Beliefs" edited by Joseph P. Forgas and Roy Baumeister
"Gullibility, whether we like it or not, is a fundamental characteristic of human beings. In The Social Psychology of Gullibility, Forgas and Baumeister explore what we know about the causes, functions, and consequences of gullibility, and the social psychological processes that promote or inhibit it. With contributions from leading international researchers, the book reveals what social and cognitive psychology contribute to our understanding of how human judgments and decisions can be distorted and undermined. The chapters discuss the nature and functions of gullibility, the role of cognitive processes in gullibility, the influence of emotion and motivation on gullibility, and social and cultural aspects of gullibility. Underpinned by a wealth of empirical research, contributors explore captivating ...>>
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16.09.2020

“The Language of Tarot: A Proven System for Reading the Cards” by Jeannie Reed

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"The Language of Tarot: A Proven System for Reading the Cards" by Jeannie Reed
"Welcome to a world of tarot you couldn't have imagined until now—a world in which you can give accurate and insightful tarot readings with little or no guesswork while also developing your psychic ability. This revolutionary guide, written by a tarot master with more than thirty years of experience, teaches a simple, proven system that makes reading cards in a spread as straightforward as reading words on a page. The Language of Tarot presents an innovative system that treats tarot as a science. It can be taught and learned. Jeannie Reed discovered that when the same two or three cards appear together, it usually represents the same issue in any client's life. This remarkable book ...>>
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16.09.2020

“Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential Exercises of Master Li Ching-yun” by Stuart Alve Olson

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"Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential Exercises of Master Li Ching-yun" by Stuart Alve Olson
"The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun's teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong. • Explains the physical and spiritual benefits of the Eight Brocades and offers step-by-step instructions for this powerful sequence of postures. • 85 illustrations highlight the postures and philosophies. • Author's commentary provides insight and depth to the original translation. Throughout history Taoists have promoted the development and restoration of the Three Treasures-- body, breath, and spirit--through the gentle practice of qigong. At the center of the qigong practice are the Eight Brocades, a series of postures that developed during the 3,000-year Taoist quest for longevity and vitality. Now qigong expert Stuart Olson translates into English Master ...>>
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16.09.2020

“Behind the Horoscope: How the Placement of the Sun & Moon Tells a Story About You” by Wendell C. Perry

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"Behind the Horoscope: How the Placement of the Sun & Moon Tells a Story About You" by Wendell C. Perry
"Find where you belong using this groundbreaking book on astrological houses and see how the placement of the Sun and Moon within them reveals your life's story. Learning the location of these celestial characters in your birth chart helps you protect your emotions, trust your instincts, and make your mark on the world. Featuring a wide variety of examples using three of the most popular house systems—Placidus, Koch, and Equal—Behind the Horoscope presents a unique and simple approach to chart reading. Discover how the Sun's placement shines a light on your identity, vitality, and mission in life. Explore how the Moon's placement illuminates your intuition, emotional depths, and where you feel most secure. Whether you're ...>>
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16.09.2020

“Abraham on Trial” by Carol Delaney

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"Abraham on Trial" by Carol Delaney
"Abraham on Trial questions the foundations of faith that have made a virtue out of the willingness to sacrifice a child. Through his desire to obey God at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing his son, Abraham became the definitive model of faith for the major world religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this bold look at the legacy of this biblical and qur'anic story, Carol Delaney explores how the sacrifice rather than the protection of children became the focus of faith, to the point where the abuse and betrayal of children has today become widespread and sometimes institutionalized. Her strikingly original analysis also offers a new perspective on what unites and divides ...>>
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