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Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual by Éliphas Lévi explores magic, the "esoteric science," and its place between science and religion.

The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & Kybalion compose two pillars of Hermetic thought. Combined here in one volume, these two works share true wisdom with those ready to receive it. The Kybalion was first published anonymously in 1908 by “The Three Initiates.” The true authorship of the work is unknown, although theories suggest it was written entirely or in part by William Walker Atkinson. The Emerald Tablet of Hermes is a short, ancient text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. The brief Emerald Tablet has been puzzling and fascinating scholars for over 1,000 years.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton has become synonymous with modern Christian apologetics. But his impact goes beyond just those interested in a defense of Christian thought. His writings have influenced such diverse authors as C.S. Lewis, Marshall McLuhan, and Jorge Luis Borges, and remains a subtle and unseen presence in contemporary Catholic thought. At his funeral, Ronald Knox said "All of this generation has grown up under Chesterton's influence so completely that we do not even know when we are thinking Chesterton."

Dr. George Washington Carey’s 1932 work Relation of the Mineral Salts of the Body to the Signs of the Zodiac unites homeopathy and astrology to explain both the causes and cures of disease. Dr. Carey’s unique blend of chemistry, physiology, religion, and astrology has made him a popular writer in homeopathic circles since the early 20th century.

I just spent my 21st birthday in a coma with a head injury, while my now-ex-boyfriend, Adam, used it as an opportunity to start dating my backstabbing now-ex-roommate. And ever since the accident, weird things have been happening. Enter the gorgeous Carter Black - tall and clean-shaven, with mysterious dark-brown eyes that make my inner goddess shiver in anticipation. Oh yeah, did I mention he’s a vampire? But hey, nobody’s perfect.

I knew vampire Carter Black wasn’t being straight with me. Damn those sexy brown eyes. But I won’t be taken twice. I’m better off on my own, anyways. If only demon minions would quit trying to bring me to my deadbeat dad, Paimon. I couldn’t exactly be mad when drop-dead gorgeous Jacob showed up and thwarted their plans.

The Light of Egypt: The Science of the Soul and Stars by Thomas H. Burgoyne is a treatise on astrology, occultism, and the true nature of the universe. Comprising two volumes, this work explores the connection between the macrocosm of God and the microcosm of man. The Light of Egypt is a work to be carefully studied by students of astrology and the occult, to give them a deeper understanding of the universe and their place within it.

There is but one form of human enslavement more villainous and more detestable than the chains of the tyrant or the shackles of the despot, and that is the enslavement of the human mind under ecclesiastical tyranny, whose cowering and crouching victims at the crack of the priestly lash are driven from the cultivation of their own intelligence, from the custody of their own thoughts, from the guardianship of their own souls, and who, like whipt dogs, trembling and whining in abject submission at the feet of the oppressor, lick the very hand that wields the lash.

Two full length stand alone novels. Anthony: I don't do relationships. My sisters insist I have commitment issues. I insist they should mind their own business. Then Anthony crashes into my life... and Skye: Walking down the aisle toward my arch enemy wasn't exactly what I was picturing when I planned out my dream wedding as a little kid. But as I take in his chiseled jaw and sexy smirk, I remember why I agreed to this sham of a marriage.

In the wake of a summer storm, a strange malady takes hold, slowing mental and physical response. For many exposed, it proves fatal. As scientists race to find a cure for the unexplainable, it spreads.

Just when Carter and I finally get back together, he gets kidnapped by demons. Just my luck. Oh yeah, did I mention they’re holding him for ransom - and I’m the ransom? Yep, the head honcho demon is my father, Paimon, and Daddy Dearest will stop at nothing to get his hands on me and my powers. If I surrender to his demands and join the demon side, I give Paimon everything he needs to carry out his evil master plan for demons to rule the human world. If I refuse, I sentence the man I am falling for to torture and death.

The Doctrine of Transcendental Magic was first published in 1854. This work establishes the concepts behind symbols like the tetragram and pentagram, the significance of Hebrew letters and numbers, and the relationship between science, occultism, and formal religion. Levi was the first to document the meaning of the points of the pentagram. He stated that a pentagram with only one point up and two down is a symbol of the Savior, and a pentagram with two points up and one down is a “symbol of evil and attracts sinister forces.”

The demon king and his minions murdered our friend and destroyed our home. When it comes to saving the mortal realm, what do we have left to lose? Bebal, one of my father Paimon’s minions, killed Jacob and utterly destroyed our warehouse headquarters. The rest of us barely escaped with our lives. Now, the only hope we have of destroying the head honcho demon king - who just happens to be my Daddy Dearest - is a piece of an ancient weapon and an incomplete ancient scroll.

Drew's life had fallen apart. He was middle-aged, estranged from his wife and son, and stricken with a fatal disease. Things changed however when the beasts invaded. Using power gained from the beasts he killed, Drew finds himself in a young healthy body with unimaginable strength, and a desperate need to journey home to his family.

Walking down the aisle toward my arch enemy wasn't exactly what I was picturing when I planned out my dream wedding as a little kid. But as I take in his chiseled jaw and sexy smirk, I remember why I agreed to this sham of a marriage. It's because I'm a glutton for punishment and love a good underdog story, and the more I get to know Liam, the more I can see that he's exactly that. The underdog. I just hope I'm not wrong about him.

The History of Magic (1913) is an extensive work on the origins of ceremonial magic throughout the world's many cultures and religions. Written by mystic and occultist Éliphas Lévi and translated by British scholar A.E. Waite, this is a foundational book for any student of the occult.

From the safety of their mountain fortress, Drew builds a team to combat the beast invasion around them. New wonders are discovered as he progresses through the tiers of power and further enhances himself. After an altercation with the military threatens their survival, Drew must decide how they will respond. Will Drew be able to prevent all out war with the army?

Drew successfully navigated the dangers of a Post Apocalyptic America and made it home to his family in Colorado. However, he is mortally wounded and bereft of power. Now, Drew must not only survive, but thrive. He will have to force himself to grow strong enough to protect his loved ones.

Drew and Matt narrowly escaped from the military through a portal that led to the alien invader's home world. However, before they could react, they were both imprisoned by the world’s inhabitants. Now, they are forced to fight for their cruel overlords' entertainment. Will they become strong enough to escape their situation and return home?

The debut novel about the world's most hated music festival. Seth is a jaded ex Juggalo who left the Faygo and face paint behind for a miserable middle-class existence. But when his marriage and his career fall apart, his best friend, Spike, offers him a free ticket to one last Gathering of the Juggalos where Seth is once again face-to-face with the magic of the infamous Dark Carnival.