15.09.2025

“Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting, and Why We Keep Looking” by Alice Vernon

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"A social, historical and scientific exploration of ghost-hunting, and why our fascination with the paranormal is as timeless as the ghosts we hope to find. The history of ghosts is ancient, but the history of active ghost-hunting is relatively recent, and investigations into the paranormal have developed hand-in-spirit-hand with scientific discoveries, from radio waves to smartphone apps. Now, more than ever, we want to find our own ghosts. Is it to help process grief? Become influencers? Or ease our fears of death? Ghosted follows the story of paranormal investigations from the Victorian era to the modern day, examining how our fascination with ghost hunting has changed alongside technology and culture. Where we once gathered around tables,...>>

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15.09.2025

“Saints: A new legendary of heroes, humans and magic” by Amy Jeffs

Magick Matters

"From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Storyland and Wild, comes a sweeping new legendary of miracles, magic, human frailty and heroic strength. Illustrated with over thirty original paper cutouts by the author. Saints' legends suffused medieval European culture. Their heroes' suffering and wonder-working shaped landscapes, rituals and folk beliefs. Their tales spoke of men raised by wolves, women communing with flocks of birds and severed heads calling from between bristling paws. In Saints, Amy Jeffs retells legends born of the medieval cult of saints. She draws on 'official' lives, vernacular romances, artworks and obscene poetry, all spanning from the fourth to the sixteenth centuries. The legends' heroes originate from as far east as Turkey and...>>

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13.09.2025

“Lingbao Great Laws And Highest Teachings: Volume #4” by Jerry Alan Johnson

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"This is the fourth and final textbook of the Lingbao Great Laws and Highest Teachings. This last installment includes the translations and esoteric commentaries covering chapters 66-72 of the original volume text. This set of mystical teachings starts with special instructions surrounding the skill of summoning and commanding the various Divine Tiger Generals, as well as various ritual paraphernalia used to animate corpses. Also included in this final text is a detailed Glossary of Terms, added to assist students of the Way (Dao) in comprehending the various teachings hidden within the esoteric terminologies and ancient symbology mentioned in early Lingbao Daoist texts."...>>

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12.09.2025

“Downloading For The Dead: Investigating Paranormal Applications” by Nathaniel Elwell

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"Downloading for the Dead: Investigating Paranormal Applications by Nathaniel Elwell is a thrilling exploration into the world of paranormal investigation through the lens of modern technology. This book delves into the use of various smart device applications designed to detect and communicate with spirits. Elwell, a seasoned paranormal investigator, shares his journey from skepticism to curiosity, testing and analyzing numerous apps to uncover their potential in the field. With a blend of personal anecdotes, historical context, and detailed app reviews, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and the supernatural. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, Downloading for the Dead promises to challenge your perceptions and ignite your curiosity about the...>>

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11.09.2025

“World of Visual Illusions: Optical Tricks that Defy Belief!” by Gianni A. Sarcone and Marie-Jo Waeber

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"For centuries, people have created and enjoyed visual illusions. Millions of illusions have been produced in the name of science, education, and above all fun, and this book looks at more than 120 of them. It features all types of illusion: size distortions, hidden figures, moving patterns, color illusions, and much more. Each illusion will fascinate, challenge, and trick the reader, but also offers an explanation of how it works, encouraging people to look differently at the world around them. Authors Gianni A. Sarcone and Marie-Jo Waeber are leading authorities on visual perception and designers of many new optical illusions that fascinate neuroscientists worldwide."...>>

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