Encyclopedias and Reference

THE RECORD-BREAKING, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – OVER 35 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first book by Wayne Dyer, author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Pulling Your Own Strings and national bestsellers There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem and Wisdom of the Ages, a positive and practical guide to breaking free from the trap of negative thinking and enjoying life to the full

“The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” —Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times Gary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever written. Scientific American raves: “Zukav is suc

A centuries-old psychological system with roots in sacred tradition, the Enneagram can be an invaluable guide in your journey toward self-understanding and self-development.

An empowering guide that unites the ancient healing power of touch therapy—from acupressure to reflexology—with modern science to help relieve the number one cause of disease today: stress—and to soothe anxiety, boost immunity, and alleviate pain.

Every astrologer preparing accurate birth charts needs the information in this book. It is widely recognized in its classic livery as a proven record of reliability and accuracy. Raphael's Ephemeris should be displayed in every astrology outlet, general bookshop and mind, body, spirit outlet for maximum sales.

With this beautifully illustrated compendium, explore 100 diverse arcane tools and writings said to hold the key to the mysteries of the universe. Symbols carry weight and significance. Over time, they grow as different cultures attribute new meanings to old signs. Did you know that the swastika, widely known now to be the key symbol for Hitler’s Nazi party, used to be a Buddhist symbol for succe

Fifty years ago, the Manhattan Project of money management was quietly assembled in the financial industry's backwaters, unified by the heretical idea that even many of the world's finest investors couldn't beat the market in the long run.

In THE BODY LANGUAGE HANDBOOK, the authors use candid photos of real people in stress-free situations, then juxtapose them against others showing the same people responding to different kinds of stimulus to illustrate the power of body language. By going step-by-step from the holistic to the detailed, you'll quickly discover when body language indicates something significant and when an itch is ju

Did you know that a dream about a blanket can either be a warning to guard your investments or a sign that you can expect financial gain - depending on the context? Or that a dream about lightning generally precedes good luck?From the time Jacob dreamt of a ladder to heaven, through the era of Freud and Jung, right up to the findings of the latest sleep research, the wise have believed that dreams

This Is Chaos is the first collection of its kind showcasing where chaos magic has come from, where it is now, and most importantly where it is going. Helmed by one of the originators of chaos magic, Peter Carroll, and filled with essays by some of the most respected chaos magic workers who are redefining magic for the modern practitioner.   Chaos magic emerged only a few decades back, bu

Banish pesky goblins and reclaim your home and garden with this whimsical guide to fairy defense.   Is your hen cottage plagued by foul goblins? Help is on the way! In the tradition of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, Goblinproofing One´s Chicken Coop shows how to banish those pesky dark fairy creatures who are ready to thwart every last pleasure, be it gardening, country hikes, or even get

Equations are the magical invocations of millions of modern mathemagicians. Have you ever needed one fast? Circles. Triangles. Spaceships. Mechanics. Trigonometry. Statistics. Areas. Liquids. Gases. Fireworks. Calculus. Fields. Dimensions. Matrices. Constants. Circuits. Probabilities. Gears. More.   Mathematician Matthew Watkins and illustrator Matt Tweed have compressed almost every fami

Why is five associated with life? How come circles are so sixish? What has eleven got to do with the mile? This little book delves into the secret qualities of quantities and is essential reading for philosophers, mathemagicians, and wizards of all ages. With a detailed page-by-page examination of the numbers from 0 to 12, it also examines gnomons, cosmic numbers, magic squares, and the numerology

What makes a quark? How many quarks make a proton? How many protons make an oxygen atom? How many oxygen atoms make a carbon dioxide molecule? How many carbon atoms make you? In this accessible pocket book, packed with helpful diagrams and fascinating information, science writer Matt Tweed takes us on a whirlwind tour into the tiny realms, the stuff we are all made of, the building blocks of the m

What makes a character interesting? How do you build a convincing character arc? Does every story have a hero? How many shades of villain are there? How does a writer bring their characters alive?   In this timeless little book, lecturer Amy Jones describes the secret techniques that writers use to create their characters, along with their archetypes, backstories, motivations, modes of di

How many words do the Sami have to describe features of reindeer? Who were the three Norns who sat under Yggdrasil´s branches? How did Nordic spirit-callers cast their magical spells? In this informative pocket book, author and acclaimed wine-writer Linda Johnson-Bell tells the story of Northern European paganism, and paints a landscape of stunning beauty, populated by otherworldly shamans, strang

What is the earliest temple complex on Earth? Who built it? Is it really 7,000 years older than Stonehenge and the pyramids? How did such a sophisticated civilization evade detection for so long?   In this groundbreaking little book, packed with original research and illustrations, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman tells the story of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Nevali Çori, and othe

Who is the Hermit? And the High Priestess? What is the Fool´s Journey? How does tarot reveal your place in the Wheel of Fortune? Can a deck of cards really help you understand who you are?   In this dense little book, packed with antique illustrations and worked examples, author Natalie Labriola reveals the ancient magic of the tarot, introducing us to the colorful characters and eternal

Why are dragons recognized in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? Could dragons be a folk memory of something that once hunted us?   In this beautiful little book, Joyce Hargreaves tells the story of these extraordinary animals through examples drawn from all over the world. Richly illustrated and with detailed appendices of notable dra

Why does an author set their story where and when they do? How do you describe places and make them real for your reader? Why might you build contrast between multiple settings in your story? In this useful little book, educator Amy Jones describes the various options available to writers for setting their stories in space and time, and outlines the tried and tested literary tricks which authors u