“The Western Way: A Practical Guide to the Western Mystery Tradition — Volume 1: The Native Tradition” by Caitlin Matthews and John Matthews

"Below the surface of Western culture run the hidden springs of a secret tradition that has its source in the ancestral past. its lore is transmitted by guardians of the earth—wisdom and the powerful energies which are called gods. We are each potential guardians of this rich and deep tradition, which is carried within our ancestral bloodlines. Within this book‘ are practical exercises relating traditional wisdom to everyday life: ways to put you in touch with your native roots, to help you discover your personal totem, to take thejourney to the Otherworld, and to experience for yourself the ancient earth mysteries. With the experience gained from travelling the Western Way, we can learn to understand...>>

“An Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophy” by Anthony Kenny (20th anniversary edition)

"In 1998, the first edition of Anthony Kenny's comprehensive history of Western philosophy was published, to be met with immediate praise and critical acclaim. As the first book since Bertrand Russell's 1945 A History of Western Philosophy to offer a concise single-author review of the complete history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the modern masters of the 20th century, Kenny's work fills a critical gap in the modern philosophy reading list and offers valuable guidance for the general reader of philosophy—an ideal starting point for anyone with an interest in great thinkers and the family lines of philosophical evolution. Widely considered to be one of the most thorough and accessible historical reviews in philosophy,...>>

“How God Became God: What Scholars Are Really Saying About God and the Bible” by Richard M. Smoley

"This epic, thrilling journey through Bible scholarship and ancient religion shows how much of Scripture is historically false--yet the ancient writings also resound with theologies that crisscrossed the primeval world and that direct us today toward a deep, inner, authentic experience of the truly sacred. From a historical perspective, the Bible is shockingly, provably wrong--a point supported by today's best archaeological and historical scholarship but not well understood by (or communicated to) the public. Yet this emphatically does not mean that the Bible isn't, in some very real measure, true, argues scholar of mysticism Richard Smoley. Smoley reviews the most authoritative historical evidence to demonstrate that figures such as Moses, Abraham, and Jesus are not only...>>

“Life in the Spirit World: What Near-Death Experiences May Teach About Life on the Other Side” by Chas Hathaway

"We’re all going to die. That’s no mystery. The question we all have is, what then? And while many believe in an afterlife, even they wonder what it will be like. Will our families be there? Will there be earth-like landscapes? Will our pets be there? What about forests, lakes, flowers, and gardens? Will there be houses? Cities? Technology? What about books, art, music, and dancing? Will we work? What does a day in the life of a spirit in the spirit world look like? Feel like? Smell like? Sound like?I suppose most of us won’t know for certain before we get there, but by gathering what abundant information has been shared from the...>>

“Super Tarot: Interpret the Cards Like a Pro” by Sasha Fenton

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Improve your ability to string tarot cards together to create an accurate, insightful story. Anyone can learn the basic figures on a deck of tarot cards; but to become a truly skilled tarot reader, one must go beyond mere symbols to recognize the deeper stories the cards are telling. This generously illustrated guide will help you gain confidence and enjoy a greatly increased understanding of the tarot deck. Chapter by chapter, you'll build skills and put that newfound knowledge to work through an assortment of practice readings, intriguing exercises, and even games. With the expert advice and proven techniques included here, you'll quickly begin to understand how each of the major and minor arcana interact, when...>>