“Charms, Spells, and Curses for the Millions” by Victor J. Banis

"This book is a how-to-do-it of black and white magic, and a how-it-is-done record, showing the magic at work of other times, peoples, places. Within these pages, you'll find special sections on methods of healing, matters of love, the divining arts, how to deal with demons, how to alter the form, how to gain wealth and importance, how to use talismans and how to use magic to create mischief. Here are charms that will chill your bones, answer your most intimate questions, and draw you deeper into the lore of magic than you've ever been before."...>>

“The Book of Tree Spells” by Cheralyn Darcey

"Powerful nature magick is yours when you learn the mystical way of the trees and listen well to their beautiful wisdom. This book of divine tree spells from the forests, plains, mountains, and fields will enrich your life with the support, strength, and balance of dedicated and time-honored botanical magick. The book includes: 60 sacred faery spells Spell-crafting basics Magickal gardening tips Dedicated lessons on how to write your own spells"...>>

“Enlightening Symbols: A Short History of Mathematical Notation and Its Hidden Powers” by Joseph Mazur

"An entertaining look at the origins of mathematical symbols While all of us regularly use basic math symbols such as those for plus, minus, and equals, few of us know that many of these symbols weren't available before the sixteenth century. What did mathematicians rely on for their work before then? And how did mathematical notations evolve into what we know today? In Enlightening Symbols, popular math writer Joseph Mazur explains the fascinating history behind the development of our mathematical notation system. He shows how symbols were used initially, how one symbol replaced another over time, and how written math was conveyed before and after symbols became widely adopted. Traversing mathematical history and the foundations of...>>

“MindWorks: A Practical Guide for Changing Thoughts, Beliefs, and Emotional Reactions” by Gary van Warmerdam

"Why do we generate thoughts that drive us to self-sabotaging behaviors? How do we learn to be happy, to have fulfilling personal relationships, and find inner peace? The answers are already inside you. You need to know where to look. The purpose of this book is to bring about a shift in consciousness. In these pages, you will find tools to help you lead your best, happiest life! This requires more than telling yourself to think happy thoughts. You need to understand how your mind works. Using this knowledge, you can transform your perspective, your hidden beliefs, and even your language. MindWorks is a simple guide for understanding the complexities of your consciousness. It offers a step-by-step...>>

“Perfectibilists: The 18th Century Bavarian Order of the Illuminati” by Terry Melanson

"Presenting an advanced and authoritative perspective, this definitive study chronicles the rise and fall of the Order of the Illuminati, a mysterious Enlightenment-era guild surrounded by myth. Describing this enigmatic community in meticulous detail, more than 1,000 endnotes are included, citing scholars, professors, and academics. Contemporary accounts and the original documents of the Illuminati themselves are covered as well. Copiously illustrated and featuring biographies of more than 400 confirmed members, this survey brings to light a 200-year-old mystery."...>>