“How Not to Make a Human: Pets, Feral Children, Worms, Sky Burial, Oysters” by Karl Steel

"Mainstream medieval thought, like much of mainstream modern thought, habitually argued that because humans alone had language, reason, and immortal souls, all other life was simply theirs for the taking. But outside this scholarly consensus teemed a host of other ways to imagine the shared worlds of humans and nonhumans. How Not to Make a Human engages with these nonsystematic practices and thought to challenge both human particularity and the notion that agency, free will, and rationality are the defining characteristics of being human. Recuperating the Middle Ages as a lost opportunity for decentering humanity, Karl Steel provides a posthuman and ecocritical interrogation of a wide range of medieval texts. Exploring such diverse topics as...>>

“Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques: Mastering the Enchanting Art of Carving, Turning, and Scrolling Wands” by Fox Chapel Publishing

"Your complete guide to wand-making magic: 20 enchanting projects of wooden wand designs inspired by fiction and fantasy Carve, turn, and scroll with five wand projects for each of four woodworking techniques Step-by-step instructions , coordinating photography, and easy-to-use patterns Wand lore and the magical properties and personalities of various wood types Inspirational gallery of characters from famous fantasy series wielding their magical wands and staffs Sketchbook section provides space to work out your own original wand designs Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical process, but Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In this one-of-a-kind guide to making wands (written for woodworking muggles), you'll learn how to create 20...>>

“Freemasons For Dummies” by Christopher Hodapp

"Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market. Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events New...>>

“Essential Healing: Hypnotherapy and Regression-Based Practices to Release the Emotional Pain and Trauma Keeping You Stuck” by Paul Aurand

"Heal the emotional scars of the past and develop profound spiritual awareness with innovative, hypnotherapy and regression-based practices. Deep within you resides a great spirit—a place of profound wisdom, creativity, power, and love. But layers of hurt from early life, and from the defenses you’ve created to avoid further hurt, have accumulated and diminished that spirit over time—lifetimes, really—obscuring what is magnificent about you—your authentic self. This transformational and healing guide will help you awaken to the wisdom within yourself, break through the layers of emotional protection you’ve placed around your heart, and heal the scars of trauma that hold you back from happiness and fulfillment. During this process, you’ll discover the source of your pain—whether...>>