“Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book” by Dan Harris

"ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play the pan pipes, and use the word namaste without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents. Science suggests that meditation can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain, among numerous other benefits. And yet there are millions of people who want to meditate but aren't actually practising. What's holding them back? In this guide to mindfulness and meditation for beginners and experienced meditators alike, Harris and his friend Jeff...>>

“Amulets and Superstitions” by E. A. Wallis Budge

"How does a gold ring with a frog bezel heighten fertility? Why would a farmer wear an amulet of moss-agate to ensure a plentiful harvest, while brown agate will protect a man from every kind of poisonous reptile? Who believed the number 7 to be the most sacred, perfect, and mystic? In sharp contrast to our day, people in the Middle Ages considered Monday to be a day of peace and happiness, while Saturday brought danger and death. Distinguished egyptologist Dr. Budge offers a leading guide to amulets and superstitions throughout human history. Reaching as far back as the third millennium BC, this book explains and explores the origin of such powerful and everlasting...>>

“The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners: 52 Spells and Rituals, Plus Magical History” by Amythyst Raine

"There is no right or wrong way to practice Wicca; there is only your way. With The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners, you’ll find everything you need to create meaningful magic, including fundamental knowledge, accessible spells, and magical learnings to help new witches grow. Discover your Wiccan power with practical guidance on how to center yourself, set solid intentions, and focus your energy before conducting rituals and casting spells. Then, learn how to write your own spells; unearth common Wiccan symbols; and practice indoors, outdoors, and in sacred space. You’ll find helpful instructions on how to set up an altar, cast and close a circle, and use your magical tools. Finally, flex your magical...>>