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This is a collection of 13 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, alchemy, magic, the Kabbalah, ancient wisdom and philosophy, the Tarot, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, and spiritualism, by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects. This collection was compiled specifically with the student in mind.

Brought to you by Penguin. A unique collection of the finest Golden Age mystiers - puzzling whodunnits that have entertained and delighted readers for centuries. With Edgar Award-winning Otto Penzler as guide, delve into an irresistible collection of the finest Golden Age American whodunits...

Raina loved performing on the London stage, but one night found herself dancing for only him. She froze, her cerulean eyes drawn to the balcony, where the warm glow of gaslights flickered upon his shadowy form. If only she had known that this monster - wrapped in beautiful skin - would rip her away from everything in the world she loved, perhaps, she wouldn’t have lingered so long.

This remarkable collection of 73 verses contained in the 'Khuddaka Nikaya' section of the Pali Canon dates from the BC 6th century. It is said to be the earliest voices of women in recorded history. The verses, some brief, some more extended, are the utterances of the bhikkhunis, the nuns at the time of the Buddha, concerning their life and their ‘awakening’.

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A cornerstone of Western occult tradition, The Magus by Francis Barrett is a masterful synthesis of magical philosophy, ancient science, and esoteric lineage. First published in 1801, this three-part compilation remains one of the most important and accessible grimoires in the English language—uniting wisdom from Agrippa, Paracelsus, and other ancient sources into a single, visionary system.

Mudita, Wheel Publicaton No. 170, contains several short essays, one by the editor, Ven. Nyanaponika, and three by lay practitioners on one of the lesser known and too-little practiced sublime states of mind. Mudita, usually translated "sympathetic joy", was designated one of the brahma-viharas by the Buddha, one of the sublime, noble states of mind. How is it to be practiced, and what are the implications of mudita on the spiritual path? These essays address those questions.

Die epische Fortsetzung von Der Aufstieg von Kyoshi! Kyoshis Stellung als wahrer Avatar ist endlich gefestigt - doch der Preis ist hoch. Nun, da ihre Mentoren fort sind, bereist Kyoshi allein die Vier Nationen und kämpft darum, den Frieden zu wahren. Sie erlangt immer größere Bekanntheit. Doch dann zeigt sich eine mysteriöse Bedrohung aus der Geisterwelt. Um zu verhindern, dass die Vier Nationen vernichtet werden, müssen Kyoshi, Rangi und ihre widerwilligen Verbündeten ihre Kräfte vereinen.

Lovecraft in a Time of Madness is a collection of 21 horrifying tales, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Featuring stories from across the globe, this anthology unveils a universe of macabre ritual, terrifying creatures, and those brave souls who dare challenge the nature of the unknown! From Arthurian legends to the very depths of the Mariana Trench and the darkest corners of the human mind, Lovecraft in a Time of Madness oozes with unique takes on some of Lovecraft’s most formidable creations.

When Balagir awakens at the fire with no recollection of his past, he discovers he is an ashen - a mysterious group of black-eyed vagabonds addicted to the smoke they must pay the ghostly piper in exchange for power. With the help of the kalaqai (a sentient spark) and a band of nefarious companions, Balagir will have to traverse the northern wilds, cross seas, and survive foreign wars if he is to discover the truth behind the Ashen Levels.

Das Vermächtnis von Yangchen ist der vierte Roman aus der Avatar-Chroniken-Reihe von F. C. Yee und der zweite, der sich auf das Leben von Avatar Yangchen konzentriert. Avatar Yangchen ist es gelungen, Bin-Er ein gewisses Maß an Stabilität zu bringen, aber ihre Erfolge beschränken sich auf eine einzige Stadt. Gerüchte über die "Eintracht“ – eine Waffe, die zur totalen Auslöschung fähig ist – haben zu wachsenden Spannungen zwischen den Vier Nationen geführt. Verzweifelt versucht Yangchen, die Feindseligkeiten zwischen den Staatsoberhäuptern zu beschwichtigen.

In this third and final book of The Magus, Francis Barrett turns from magical practice to magical history—presenting a rare and invaluable compendium of the great minds who shaped Western occult philosophy.

Matt Robinson just got dumped. Again. With his sister’s wedding on the horizon, he needs a plus-one. Kieran Barker has been in love with his straight best friend for far too long. It’ll never happen. Having already been left behind when Matt went to university, Kieran can’t take more heartbreak. So when Matt invites Kieran to spend a whole week with him on the island of Majorca, Kieran can’t let himself think there’s more to it than lads on tour. All he can do is play the field to take his mind off the hot, rugby-honed body of his oldest mate.

All Vera wants is to survive her wedding day and fade into the rhythms of a normal life. No easy task for a quarter-mage like her. But her worst fears come to pass when her faulty magic once again lets her down—only this time, she's branded a criminal.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A radiant collection of letters from the renowned author of Invisible Man that traces the life and mind of a giant of American literature, with insights into the riddle of identity, the writer’s craft, and the story of a changing nation over six decades These...

Water, is the fourth in a series of four horror anthologies based on the elements. Within this book, you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Immerse yourself in tales of shipwrecks, evil spirits, terrifying aquatic creatures, and much more.

Stacy’s life is in free fall. She finds herself clutching a handgun, searching for a sign that tomorrow will be any better than today. Her cell phone rings, bringing an offer that may postpone her soul searching. The discovery of an airplane graveyard containing a dozen commercial airliners is shocking. When the salvage camera reveals them to be virtually undamaged under in the Indian Ocean, theories abound. Who put them there? How are they still in one piece? What reason could there be? Stacy is about to learn the answers to those questions, as well things she’d prefer to forget.

Jay Ruttman and Sebastian Saunders are back. Used to the press, used to the public interest, and used to being just the two of them, they’ve forged a life juggling their high-profile careers with their low-key relationship. And it’s working. Mostly. There's only two things left hanging that could elevate their contentment to perfection—marriage and a child.

Earphones Award Winner In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Francis Kennedy’s death, an inspiring collection of his most famous speeches accompanied by commentary from notable historians and public figures. Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for...

The struggle to get into a top-tier college consumes 16-year-old Genie's every waking thought. But when she discovers she's a celestial spirit who's powerful enough to bash through the gates of heaven with her fists, her perfectionist existence is shattered. Enter Quentin, a transfer student from China whose tone-deaf assertiveness beguiles Genie to the brink of madness. Quentin nurtures Genie's bodacious transformation - sometimes gently, sometimes aggressively - as her sleepy suburb in the Bay Area comes under siege from hell spawn.