“The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology” by Courtney M. Block

"The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology covers the history of parapsychology, key international figures, and a decade-by-decade annotated bibliography of research. It includes find information on early psychical researchers from around the globe and how the work of those psychical researchers inspired the creation of the modern field of parapsychology. Alongside biographical entries about key figures are sketches of those at the center of psychical inquiry, like mediums and others who seemingly have the ability to manifest strange phenomena. The Encyclopedia covers the Spiritualism era which influenced early psychical inquiry and how it influenced psychical thought around the globe. More contemporary coverage includes biographical entries for current international researchers who continue to investigate the depths of ...>>

“Everyday Astrology for a Better Life” by Sasha Fenton

"Maximise your potential by using astrology in your everyday life A ‘sun sign’ or ‘star sign’ is the sign of the zodiac that you are born under; Everyday Astrology For A Better Life shows how sun-sign astrology, the most straightforward form of ancient science, can unlock your hidden potential and reveal your true personality. This unique book offers an engaging, in-depth analysis of every zodiac sign. It also explains how astrology can influence and improve every area of your life, from health and well-being to working life, money and home. Packed with detailed compatibility charts that will help you achieve your potential in love, passion and friendship, this practical, illustrated guide channels the secrets of ...>>

“American Indian Healing Arts: Herbs, Rituals, and Remedies for Every Season of Life” by E. Barrie Kavasch and Karen Baar

"American Indian Healing Arts is a magical blend of plant lore, history, and living tradition that draws on a lifetime of study with native healers by herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch. Here are the time-honored tribal rituals performed to promote good health, heal illness, and bring mind and spirit into harmony with nature. Here also are dozens of safe, effective earth remedies—many of which are now being confirmed by modern research. Each chapter introduces a new stage in the life cycle, from the delightful Navajo First Smile Ceremony (welcoming a new baby) to the Apache Sunrise Ceremony (celebrating puberty) to the Seminole Old People's Dance. At the heart of the book are more ...>>

“Feeling and Knowing: Making Minds Conscious” by Antonio Damasio

"In recent decades, many philosophers and cognitive scientists have declared the question of consciousness unsolvable, but Antonio Damasio is convinced that recent findings in neuroscience, psychology and artifical intelligence have given us the necessary tools to solve its mystery. In Feeling and Knowing, Damasio elucidates the myriad aspects of consciousness and presents his analysis and new insights in a way that is faithful to our own intuitive sense of the experience. In forty-eight brief chapters, Damasio helps us understand the relation between consciousness and the mind; why being conscious is not the same as either being awake or sensing; the central role of feeling; and why the brain is essential for the development of ...>>

“Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Meditation: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Techniques for Calming Your Mind and Spirit” by Shai Tubali

"Free Your Awareness and Awaken Your Energies with 35 Worldwide Meditation Techniques Enjoy a healthier and happier life with reduced stress, decreased pain, improved sleep, lengthened attention span, and fewer age-related memory problems. The key to these and other benefits? Meditation. Appropriate for practitioners of all skill levels, this new addition to Llewellyn's Complete Book Series features thirty-five fundamental meditation techniques from traditions around the globe, including one unique method of author Shai Tubali's own creation. These include: • Zazen (Classical Zen Meditation) • Qigong Standing Meditation • Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Body Scan • Taoist Inner Smile • Osho’s Mystic Rose • Japanese Forest Bathing • Sufi Whirling • Gurdjieff ’s “I Am” Meditation • Christian ...>>