First published in 1882, available still in various forms, including complete printings on a few web sites, this book was the basis for what most people recall as the Atlantis story. I managed to come across a first issue, in a used book store. This book is very well done. Donnelly was a politician in the 1800s that took a lot of criticism for this book, and for spending so much time researching it. He makes his case by exploring language, myth, history, trade routes, vegetation etc. Some of what was taken as fact in 1882, has now been proven false, but the exploration of multiple disciplines all present in this one book, make it a standard and necessary reading for understanding the legend of Atlantis.

I consider Modern Magick to be a crucial guide for both the neophyte and the accomplished Adept. It instructs you on the basic tools, rituals, and techniques of ceremonial magick in easily understandable terms. This book is a very handy addition to anyone's library of the Arcane.

Written by a Jesuit priest, this book is neverless applicable to all and most. Mello introduces a concept that is both awakening and freeing, I highly recommend it. It's a fast read and won't set you back much in the pocket, but has the potential of changing your outlook on life radically.

 

Excerpt from the Forward, ON WAKING UP.....

"Spirituality means waking up. Most people, even though they don't know it, are asleep. They're born asleep, they live asleep, they marry in their sleep, they breed children in their sleep, they die in their sleep without ever waking up. They never understand the loveliness and the beauty of this thing we call human existence. You know, all mystics -Catholic, Christian, non-Christian, no matter what their theology, no matter what their religion - are unanimous on one thing: that all is well, all is well. Though everything is a mess, all is well. Strange paradox, to be sure. But, tragically, most people never get to see that all is well because they are asleep. They are having a nightmare."

A fascinating book combining Wicca and Astrology.  Also with a brilliant section on the progress of the Zodiacal ages and their implications, etc (A NEw Age Is Emerging -- But What Is It?). Also includes rituals, ethics and a guide for a Newbie on finding information, circles, making robes, designing ritual, etc.

Anthropologist Narby's very personal account of his encounters with Amazonian shamanism and his passionately researched syntheses of anthropological, biochemical, neurological and mythological scholarship fascinate but do not convince. His defense of the rights of indigenous peoples against... Read more

 

From the back :    Mankind and Planet Earth have today arrived at a critical juncture in their evolutionary journey.  At the close of this 75,000 year major cycle, a New World is about to be born.  Our Globe has consequently become a busy nucleus of activity for interested parties originating from other planets and dimensions.  Members of various interstellar confederations have moved closer to Earth in order to assist with the now imminent Great Transition, which shall positively affect all life on our world....