Saturday, 14. June 2008
Sell Your Home Faster with Feng Shui
This guide shows homeowners, real estate agents, and others how to use the ancient Chinese art of placement without undertaking an exhausting course of study or subscribing to a belief system.
 | This book is filled with practical advice from the world of real estate as well as the time-tested, environmental designed philosophy of Feng Shui. It blends both domains - modern savvy and ancient wisdom - the winning combination from marketing your home.
Learn how to:
Clear clutter to allow the buyer to focus on what is important
See with "Feng Shui eyes" - the way a buyer feels
Use Feng Shui tips in every room - from the front porch to the garage!
Use "Feng Shui curb appeal" for a dynamic first impression
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Sell Your Home Faster with Feng Shui:
Ancient Wisdom to Expedite the Sale of Real Estate by Holly Ziegler
Dragon Chi Publications, 2001 | 275 pages | PDF | 17.2 MB
Feng Shui or no Feng Shui, it works! Fresh ideas and new twists on ancient wisdom.
Saturday, 07. June 2008
Sacred Places Europe: 108 Destinations
This guide brings both lesser-known and famous European spiritual locales into perspective by explaining the significance of each sacred site.
Brad Olsen provides great information about 108 archaeological sites; famous temples, shrines, and churches; and other European sites and places. This is a tremendous reference for either the dedicated or armchair traveler.
Brad spent months exploring and reporting on these sites, and you'll learn about the practices of the Viking councils, the history of menhirs in Portugal, and Ireland's The Mound of the Hostages.
Brilliant color and black-and-white photos enrich the text, as do the hand drawn maps, which evoke those found in the Lord of the Rings. | 
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Spanning more than 15 countries throughout Europe, it offers also many insights on the history of the mysterious Stonehenge, Crop Circles, Revered Saints, Burial Mounds, the Acropolis, Mont Saint Michel, Pompeii, Saint Peter’s Basilica and more!
Sacred Places Europe: 108 Destinations
written, photographed, and illustrated by Brad Olsen.
CCC Publishing, 2007 | 339 pages | PDF | 10.5 MB
Sometimes shopping at sacred sites can be just as enjoyable as the visit. These icons are representative of the priceless objects that can be found inside Russia's famous Sergiev Posad monastery.
Astral Worship
"In constructing their system of nature, the ancient Astronomers constituted it of the Earth, the Firmament, the Planets, the Constellations and the Zodiac, and we will refer to them in the order named."
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Primary religion, which is popularly known as Paganism, was founded in the worship of personified nature; that, according special homage to the imaginary genii of the stars, and inculcating supreme adoration to the divinity supposed to reside in the sun, it was anciently known by the general name of Astrolatry, and by the more specific one of solar worship; and that its founders, arrogating to themselves the title of Astrologers, gave to its dogmatic element the name of Astrology. |
Astral Worship by J.H. Hill
Nuvision Publications, 2007 (original 1895) | PDF | 75 pages | 1.0 MB
Also available at Project Gutenberg.
Saturday, 31. May 2008
Handbook of Native American Mythology
This work introduces you to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle - a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places.
 | In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, this book examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define mythological cultures of various indigenous peoples.
By tracing the traditions as far back as possible and following their evolution from generation to generation, it offers also a unique perspective on Native American history, culture, and values, shows how central these traditions are to contemporary Native American life.
With more than 40 photographs, illustrations, and maps. |
Handbook of Native American Mythology by Dawn E. Bastian & Judy K. Mitchell
ABC-CLIO, 2004 | 313 pages | PDF | 2.0 MB

Navajo man sand painting. (Danny Lehman/Corbis)
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Confucianism
This encyclopedia includes not only the teachings of Confucius but also a wealth of information about Chinese culture, music, ceremony, teachers, writings, emperors, and events that are integral to Confucianism.
In volume 1, the author explains much of the teachings and history of Confucianism, why it is important to know how this ideology influences the modern world, and whether or not it is a religion. This is followed by a list of the contents arranged by broad subject, such as "Astrology, Cosmology, and Mythology" and "Dynasties, Official Titles, and Rulers."
In volume 2, the back matter includes a "Chronology of Chinese Dynasties," Romanization tables from Wade-Giles to Pinyan and from Pinyan to Wade-Giles, a glossary of Chinese characters, a bibliography of works in Chinese and works in English, and the index. | 
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Each entry includes numerous cross-references in bold type and a bibliography of works in English. The entries vary widely in length from short paragraphs to several pages and are complemented by many full-page and smaller black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and high-quality maps. The portraits of teachers and emperors are particularly interesting.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Confucianism
by Rodney Leon Taylor, Howard Y. F. Choy
Rosen Publishing Group, 2004-07 | 1000 pages | PDF | 22.7 MB
Traditional Chinese star atlas from 1607 on which the Mandate of Heaven was mapped:

Click the picture for a larger view
Saturday, 24. May 2008
The Life of Hinduism
The Life of Hinduism brings together a series of essays - many recognized as classics in the field - that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly "lived" religion.
Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the "new India" of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily.
Readers are then offered a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Hindu worship, life-cycle rites, festivals, performances, gurus, and castes.
The book's final sections deal with the Hinduism that is emerging in diasporic North America and with issues of identity that face Hindus in India and around the world: militancy versus tolerance and the struggle between owning one's own religion and sharing it with others. | 
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The Life of Hinduism by John Stratton Hawley & Vasudha Narayanan
University of California Press, 2006 | 343 pages | PDF | 1.2 MB
Saturday, 17. May 2008
The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies
Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians.
With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you’ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.
Inside you'll find stories of kings and their harems, epic buildings, incredible art, fascinating funerary rites, and mysterious mummies – all helping you to make a connection with this ancient civilisation and the colourful individuals who created it. | 
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The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies by Charlotte Booth
For Dummies, 2007 | 354 pages | PDF | 10.7 MB
Saturday, 10. May 2008
Egyptian Magic
You ever wonder what the ankh meant?
Or how about the scarab?
This is the book you need. Everything from amulets, to talismans are destribe within the pages of this collection. From practical uses , to the magical power they had within, descriptions of ceremonies and all are here. A book for all you lovers of Egyptian culture.
This book was originality published in 1901 in a series called "Books on Egypt and Chaldaea".
Contents: antiquity of magical practices in Egypt; magical stones or amulets; magical figures; magical pictures and formulas, spells, etc.; magical names; magical ceremonies; demoniacal possession, dreams, ghosts, lucky and unlucky days, horoscopes, prognostications, transformations and the worship of animals. Over 20 illustrations.
Egyptian Magic
by E. A. Wallis Budge
127 pages | PDF | 2.1 MB | 
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Also available online at Sacret Texts
You may also like:
Ancient Egyptian Magic by Dr Geraldine Pinch.

Clippus of Horus
The Book of Revelation For Dummies
 | Are you baffled by the book of Revelation?
This balanced, approachable guide walks you through the most difficult book of the New Testament, providing a clear explanation of the major views and interpretations of the End Times. You'll understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible.
Exploring the various ways people have interpreted Revelation over the centuries, it shows how to grasp the enduring messages of this mysterious book and apply them in daily life. |
Discover:
The prophecy of Revelation
The main views on its interpretation
What Revelation says about our relationship with God
Contemporary theories on Revelation
The book's message of hope
The Book of Revelation For Dummies
by Larry R. Helyer, PhD, and Richard Wagner.
For Dummies, 2008 | 342 pages | PDF | 4.3 MB
Saturday, 03. May 2008
Complementary Medicine For Dummies
As always - "For Dummies" is written in an easy-to-read and entertaining style.
 | A comprehensive guide to what’s what and what works in complementary medicine, this expert guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts about the alternatives.
Whether you are interested in maintaining your general well-being or relieving the symptoms of a specific complaint, this book outlines all of the therapies available to you – from acupuncture through healing foods to yoga and massage - and tells you what each treatment is most effective for, how to go about finding a practitioner and what to expect from a consultation. |
Complementary Medicine For Dummies by Jacqueline Young.
John Wiley & Sons, 2007 | 448 Pages | PDF | 4.2 MB
Famous Modern Ghost Stories
Introduction by Emily Dorothy Scarborough "The Imperishable Ghost":
Ghosts are the true immortals, and the dead grow more alive all the time. Wraiths have a greater vitality to-day than ever before.
They are far more numerous than at any time in the past, and people are more interested in them.
There are persons that claim to be acquainted with specific spirits, to speak with them, to carry on correspondence with them, and even some who insist that they are private secretaries to the dead.
Others of us mortals, more reserved, are content to keep such distance as we may from even the shadow of a shade.
But there's no getting away from ghosts nowadays, for even if you shut your eyes to them in actual life, you stumble over them in the books you read, you see them on the stage and on the screen, and you hear them on the lecture platform ... | 
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Contents:
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood
The Shadows On The Wall by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
The Messenger by Robert W. Chambers
Lazarus by Leonid Andreyev
The Beast With Five Fingers by W. F. Harvey
The Mass Of Shadows by Anatole France
What Was It? by Fitz-James O'Brien
The Middle Toe Of The Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce
The Shell Of Sense by Olivia Howard Dunbar
The Woman At Seven Brothers by Wilbur Daniel Steele
At The Gate by Myla Jo Closser
Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe
The Haunted Orchard by Richard Le Gallienne
The Bowmen by Arthur Machen
A Ghost by Guy De Maupassant
Famous Modern Ghost Stories by Various, edited by Emily Dorothy Scarborough.
First Published 1921 | 303 pages | PDF | 1.0 MB
Also available at Project Gutenberg.
Saturday, 26. April 2008
The Torah For Dummies
An easy-to-understand introduction to Judaism's most sacred text. The foundation of Hebrew and Jewish religion, thought, law, and society is the Torah.
The parchment scroll containing the text of the Five Books of Moses that is located in every synagogue.
This accessible guide explains the Torah in clear language, even to those who were not raised in the Jewish religious tradition. Christians who want to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity need to understand the Torah, as do followers of Islamic tradition and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths.
The Torah For Dummies explains the history of the Torah, its structure and major principles, and how the Torah affects the daily lives of people who follow the Jewish way of life. | 
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The Torah For Dummies by Arthur Kurzweil.
Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2008 | 389 pages | PDF | 6.29 MB
You may also like:
RabbiTV - The Torah Channel with Videos, MP3s & Articles.
The Witch’s Master Grimoire
The Witch's Master Grimoire contains numerous spells and magical rites in an A-Z format that are simple and easy to follow.
 | Many of them make use of the power of fire through the flame of a candle. Others rely on the subtle vibrations of herbs, plants, and minerals. Those that require special oils or incenses also provide the recipes for making them.
Lady Sabrina also gives tips on the best and most productive times to cast spells. She recommends working with the phases of the moon, which can be found in The Old Farmers Almanac, or any good astrological calendar. The new moon should be used to begin projects, attract money, or regenerate friendships and health. During the full moon you should work on personal success, career, or love and marriage. Lastly, the waning moon phase is the perfect time to get rid of negative influences and bad situations. |
The Witch's Master Grimoire by Lady Sabrina.
New Page Books, 2000 | 224 pages | PDF | 3.2 MB
Think of it as a referance book. Do you have a question on, say, what is a mirror box? Simply go to the letter 'M' in the book. There you will not only find out what a mirror box is, but why they are used and how to make one! Whether you are a seasoned Witch or new to the craft, this book will be a welcome, and very useful addition to your Magickal library.
Saturday, 19. April 2008
American Indian Tribes
This two-volume treatment of American Indian tribes is organized into two parts: "Culture Areas" and "Tribes and Traditions." The first part is further divided into ten distinct and well-organized thematic essays on regions that include the Arctic, California, Great Basin, Northeast, Northwest Coast, Plains, Plateau, Southeast, Southwest, and the Subarctic. Further some chapter contains photographs and graphics to complement the text.
 | Each essay presents the language groups and tribes of the region in question and a variety of subtopics, such as environment, material culture, art and architecture, linguistic history, postcontact changes, and regional prehistory. The essays, which reflect the diversity of each region, are well written, clear, and concise. The "Tribes and Traditions" section, which takes up the second half of Volume 1 and all of Volume 2, covers every group, from the Abenaki to the Zapotec, including precontact groups, such as the Hohokam or Hopewell. Brief discussion is given to subsistence patterns, material culture, post-contact changes, prehistory, religion, and history. |
American Indian Tribes
by Salem Press (Corporate Author), R. Kent Rasmussen (Editor).
Salem Press, 2000 | 718 pages | PDF | 11.1 MB
This title focuses on the North American Indian tribes. Major Mesoamerican groups such as the Aztec, Maya, and Toltec are also included.
100 Strangest Mysteries
Were the Amityville hauntings cynical media manipulation? Is levitation possible? Has Earth been visited by UFOs from other realms? All these questions, and more, are considered in '100 Strangest Mysteries', an amazing compendium of the weird and the wonderful.
The range of entries is extraordinary, from the bizarre to the horrific, and from the spooky to the just plain confounding. The book includes some of history’s most astounding tales of the strange and the supernatural, and tells the story of the events as well as the people involved, the impact of particular myths and beliefs and the latest investigations into the world’s most baffling phenomena.
Paranormal investigator Matt Lamy documents Beasts and Monsters, Hidden Cities and Lost Civilisations, Horrors and Hauntings, Earthly Energies and Mystical Places, Puzzling People and Enigmatic Entities, and much more ...
Each entry is supported by a wealth of photographic evidence and fascinating illustrations. | 
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100 Strangest Mysteries by Matt Lamy.
Metrobooks, 2004 | 210 pages | PDF | 24.9 MB
The information are basic. Perhaps you would have more in depth analysis of these topics. But nevertheless - a good beginners guide!
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