Social sciences

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and greatest classics of Western spirituality. Until now, the available translations have treated these writings as historical curiosities that have little relevance to our contemporary situations. This new version, made from the hieroglyphs, approaches the Book of the Dead as a profound spiritual text capable of speaking to us today. These writin

TEMPLARS IN AMERICA reveals the story of two leading European Templar families who combined forces to create a new commonwealth in America nearly a century before the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Henry St. Clair of the Orkney Islands, then part of Normandy, and Carlo Zeno, a Venetian trader, made peaceful and mutually beneficial contact with the Mi'kmaq people of what is now Canada. Proof of t

In THE OM, the reader will gain an understanding of what these rare entities are, their interaction with The Origin and The Source, and why they are considered to be Uncreated.In direct dialogue with The Om, the Author describes:· How The OM became uncreated, their structure and their variants, including New Om!· What random sentience is.· The gaps in The Origin's structure and what The Origin is

The official behind-the-scenes tie-in book to Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ?Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain

Discover some of the bravest and most inspirational women out there with these stunning portraits by Daniela Henríquez. From Malala Yousafzai and Rosa Parks to Marie Curie and Amelia Earhart, compare notes on 32 of the most courageous, groundbreaking, powerful women ever while playing this fun and informative game.

The Ultimate Handbook for Success on the Spectrum – written from lived experience. I feel like everyone else got a handbook with all the answers, and I never got my copy. This is a common thought among autistic people, because society is built with neurotypical people in mind – but that handbook has finally arrived. Even better, it was written by an autism activist who is on the spectrum himsel

Called 'America's wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use', James Fadiman has been involved with psychedelic research since the 1960s. In this guide to the immediate and long-term effects of psychedelic use for spiritual (high dose), therapeutic (moderate dose) and problem-solving (low dose) purposes, Fadiman outlines best practices for safe, sacred entheogenic voyages le

Do you believe in magic? Even if you don't, you probably 'think magically' sometimes. We touch wood to stop bad things happening, or take a lucky object to a job interview or exam in an irrational attempt to influence the outcome. Spellbound: Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft was the first exhibition to examine how magical thinking has been practised over the centuries. With exquisitely engraved rings

Orishas: divinities and myths from an ancient magic, transformed through time and continents and still alive today. This Tarot opens a connection with the beneficial and natural forces that can be drawn upon for cures, meditations or rituals. The divinities of the Brazilian Santeria unite with the Tarot archetypes with surprising ease.

What’s so funny about a trapezoid? Plus, what is a trapezoid? Cartoonist Larry Gonick unlocks the formula to understanding geometry in the latest entry in his New York Times bestselling Cartoon Guide series. For years, Larry Gonick’s Cartoon Guide series has helped struggling high school and college students thrive in the most challenging courses. His books on algebra, calculus, physics, histor

Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller. What if the games we played as children were the greatest gift to helping us achieve more today? Before stage fright, impostor syndrome, emotional baggage, and the other dubious gifts of adulthood, everyone pretended to be a superhero, a favorite athlete, an inspiring entertainer, a nurse, a firefighter, a lion, or whatever else captured our imaginations.

Newly updated and expanded to commemorate its 20th anniversary--this classic resource helps people complete the grieving process and move toward recovery and happiness

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“At the core, Hit Refresh, is about us humans and the unique quality we call empathy, which will become ever more valuable in a world where the torrent of technology will disrupt the status quo like never before.” – Satya Nadella from Hit Refresh “Satya has charted a course for making the most of the opportunities created by technology while also facing up to the hard questions.” –

Want to make major changes or improvements to your life? Or learn how to deal with day-to-day events? Maybe just looking to shake things up? Positively Tarot is a unique, illustrated guide that teaches readers how to ultimately find purpose, well-being, and happinesstheir personal life, professional life, finances, or health.Designed for those who are ambitious in their learning but also want to b

The Emerald Tablet an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit.

Like Walking the Bible, this fascinating book turns a modern eye on an enduring legend. The Oracle of Delphi was one of the most influential figures in ancient Greece. Human mistress of the god Apollo, she had the power to enter into ecstatic communion with him and deliver his prophesies to men. Thousands of years later, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William J. Broad follows a crew of enterp

The New York Times bestselling author of The Element gives readers an inspirational and practical guide to self-improvement, happiness, creativity, and personal transformation. You, Your Child, and School is forthcoming from Viking. Sir Ken Robinson´s TED talk video and groundbreaking book, The Element, introduced readers to a new concept of self-fulfillment through the convergence of natur

In a society where unconscious bias, microaggressions, institutionalized racism, and systemic injustices are so deeply ingrained, healing is an ongoing process. When conflict and division are everyday realities, our instincts tell us to close ranks, to find the safety of our own tribe, and to blame others. This book profoundly shows that in order to have the difficult conversations required for wo

The powerful story of how Greta Thunberg and her family tackled their own crisis by taking on an even bigger one: the fate of our planet When Greta Thunberg was eleven, her parents Svante and Malena, and her little sister Beata, were facing a crisis in their own home. Greta had stopped eating and doctors were deeply concerned about her health. Her mother and father reconfigured their lives to care

The dead walk among us. This flashcard deck was created to provide private citizens - people with limited time and resources - with an emergency crash course in basic zombie survival techniques. Organized by theme, this deck includes commonsense advice that will be your first asset in a moment of panic: Avoid dressing in chain mail, plate mail, or any other heavy body armor: Without the speed or