“The Shape of the Soul: What Mystical Experience Tells Us about Ourselves and Reality” by Paul Marshall

"When Paul Marshall began to pay attention to his dreams, he could not have anticipated the transformative experience that would follow. A tremendous expansion of consciousness exposed the insignificance of his everyday self but also revealed unsuspected depths of mind and hinted at a deeper self that holds the universe within. In The Shape of the Soul, Marshall—now a mysticism scholar—draws on personal experiences, along with a wealth of religious, philosophical, and scientific ideas, to explore this deeper self, sometimes experienced in mystical and near-death states as spherical in form. Drawing inspiration from the philosophers Plotinus and Leibniz, Marshall takes mind to be more fundamental than matter and views the basic units of nature as...>>

“Making Witches: Newfoundland Traditions of Spells and Counterspells” by Barbara Rieti

"There is a little-known tradition of witch lore in Newfoundland culture. Those believed to have the power to influence the fortunes of others are not mythological characters but neighbours, relations, or even friends. Drawing from her own interviews and a wealth of material from the Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive, Barbara Rieti explores the range and depth of Newfoundland witch tradition, looking at why certain people acquired reputations as witches, and why others considered themselves bewitched. The tales that emerge — despite their seemingly fantastic elements of spells and black heart books, hags, and healing charms — concern everyday affairs and reveal the intense social interdependence central to outport life. Frequently featuring women,...>>

“Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil’s Den” by Carl Abrahamsson

"An intimate exploration of the life, philosophy, and lasting occult influence of Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan • Includes never-before-published material from LaVey, including transcripts from his never-released Hail Satan! video • Shares in-depth interviews with intimate friends and collaborators, including LaVey’s partner Blanche Barton, his son Xerxes LaVey, and current heads of the Church of Satan Peter Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia • Provides inside accounts of the Church of Satan and activities at the Black House, personal stories and anecdotes from the very colorful life of the Black Pope, and firsthand explanations of key principles of LaVey’s philosophy With his creation of the infamous Church of Satan in 1966 and his bestselling book...>>

“Ask The Right Question: The Essential Sourcebook Of Good Dowsing Questions” by Maggie Percy and Nigel Percy

"Are you ready to take your dowsing to the next level? Learn the #1 skill you need to get the answers you seek. No matter what your level of experience, you know that asking good questions is the best way to get clear, accurate dowsing answers. Maggie and Nigel Percy of Discovering Dowsing & Sixth Sense Books have drawn on decades of their own dowsing experience and teaching people how to dowse, and now they’re here to help you. In this book, the authors show you how to craft the right dowsing question every time. By using the masterful questions in this comprehensive sourcebook, you’ll be prepared to get useful answers to your dowsing...>>

“101 Amazing Things You Can Do With Dowsing” by Maggie Percy and Nigel Percy

"Put dowsing to work in your life right now in 101 useful ways. Dowsing is a natural intuitive ability all humans have, but as with any skill, it takes practice to become good at it. A great way to master dowsing is by using it. 101 Amazing Things You Can Do With Dowsing gives you meaningful, interesting ways to apply dowsing to get answers to questions you need, answers your brain cannot give you. Maggie & Nigel Percy of Discovering Dowsing and Sixth Sense Books give you everything you need: dowsing questions with exact wording, interpretations of answers, and they even point out dowsing pitfalls to avoid. More than just a list of useful applications,...>>