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22.10.2020

“Cassandra Eason’s Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals: An Illustrated Guide to 150 Crystals and Gemstones” by Cassandra Eason

"Cassandra Eason's Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals: An Illustrated Guide to 150 Crystals and Gemstones" by Cassandra Eason

"Cassandra Eason's unique directory offers accessible information on more than 150 crystals. Each crystal is explored in detail and set in context with its associated mythology, herbs, oils, incenses and astrological significance. Divided into sections by colour, the book describes methods of crystal healing, colour wisdom, ways of working with chakras and aura, and the basics of crystal divination and magic. Learn how to select crystals that are protective and empowering, and how to use them in the work place, home and with children, plants and animals. You'll also discover how to make the most of crystals in the modern world: for decision-making and for cleansing homes and workplaces of pollution, adverse affects of...>>

21.10.2020

“The Grand Delusion: What We Know But Don’t Believe” by Steve Hagen

"The Grand Delusion: What We Know But Don't Believe" by Steve Hagen

"This is a fun, unique book that goes deep into the great mysteries of knowing—and makes it enjoyable. In The Grand Delusion, bestselling author Steve Hagen drills deeply into the most basic assumptions, strengths, and limitations of religion and belief, philosophy and inquiry, science and technology. In doing so, he shines new light on the great existential questions—Why is there Something rather than Nothing? What does it mean to exist? What is consciousness? What is the nature of truth?—and does so from an entirely unexpected direction. Ultimately, this book reveals how all of our fundamental questions stem from a single error, a single unwarranted belief—a single Grand Delusion. "...>>

21.10.2020

“Runes Plain & Simple: The Only Book You’ll Ever Need” by Kim Farnell

"Runes Plain & Simple: The Only Book You'll Ever Need" by Kim Farnell

"Runes are alphabet letters or characters that have been used for thousands of years as a form of communication and divination. This book, written by an authority on divination systems, shows readers how to make their own set of runes and how to interpret them. Included in this primer are: A brief overview of the runes, from Etruscan times to the present A summary of the myths and lore that inform runic wisdom Definitions of the basic rune symbols Instructions on how to read the runes and rune spreads An introduction to runic magic In the past 25 years using runes...>>

21.10.2020

“Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse: What You Urgently Need To Know” by Nina Schick

"Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse: What You Urgently Need To Know" by Nina Schick

"It will soon be impossible to tell what is real and what is fake. Recent advances in AI mean that by scanning images of a person (for example using Facebook), a powerful machine learning system can create new video images and place them in scenarios and situations which never actually happened. When combined with powerful voice AI, the results are utterly convincing. So-called 'Deep Fakes' are not only a real threat for democracy but they take the manipulation of voters to new levels. They will also affect ordinary people. This crisis of misinformation we are facing has been dubbed the 'Infocalypse'. Using her expertise from working in the field, Nina Schick reveals shocking examples of Deep Fakery...>>

21.10.2020

“Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought” by Paul Kleinman

"Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought" by Paul Kleinman

"Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology, and instead, gives you a lesson in philosophy that keeps you engaged as you explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition. From Aristotle and Heidegger to free will and metaphysics, Philosophy 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining philosophical tidbits, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won't be able to find anywhere else. So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of existentialism, or just want to find out what made Voltaire tick, Philosophy 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't...>>