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Fox Hollow Farm, the infamous Indiana property where Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered at least eleven men, has a grim past…
and an unsettling present. This riveting book pieces together the story of the tragic case and explores the paranormal encounters that continue to this day, delving into the psyche of a suspected murderer and the terrifying supernatural activity that lingers in the aftermath of such unspeakable evil. The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm provides detailed insights from the original criminal investigation as well as the perspectives of the man who survived Herb's attempt on his life. This chilling book also features actual supernatural evidence-from EVPs and psychic confirmations to first-hand accounts of the disembodied hands and voices that regularly manifest on the estateThis is your mind on plants
By Michael Pollan. 2021
The instant New York Times bestseller &“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about…
drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.&”— New York Times Book Review From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants—and the equally powerful taboos. Of all the things humans rely on plants for—sustenance, beauty, medicine, fragrance, flavor, fiber—surely the most curious is our use of them to change consciousness: to stimulate or calm, fiddle with or completely alter, the qualities of our mental experience. Take coffee and tea: People around the world rely on caffeine to sharpen their minds. But we do not usually think of caffeine as a drug, or our daily use as an addiction, because it is legal and socially acceptable. So, then, what is a &“drug&”? And why, for example, is making tea from the leaves of a tea plant acceptable, but making tea from a seed head of an opium poppy a federal crime? In This Is Your Mind on Plants , Michael Pollan dives deep into three plant drugs—opium, caffeine, and mescaline—and throws the fundamental strangeness, and arbitrariness, of our thinking about them into sharp relief. Exploring and participating in the cultures that have grown up around these drugs while consuming (or, in the case of caffeine, trying not to consume) them, Pollan reckons with the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants. Why do we go to such great lengths to seek these shifts in consciousness, and then why do we fence that universal desire with laws and customs and fraught feelings? In this unique blend of history, science, and memoir, as well as participatory journalism, Pollan examines and experiences these plants from several very different angles and contexts, and shines a fresh light on a subject that is all too often treated reductively—as a drug, whether licit or illicit. But that is one of the least interesting things you can say about these plants, Pollan shows, for when we take them into our bodies and let them change our minds, we are engaging with nature in one of the most profound ways we can. Based in part on an essay published almost twenty-five years ago, this groundbreaking and singular consideration of psychoactive plants, and our attraction to them through time, holds up a mirror to our fundamental human needs and aspirations, the operations of our minds, and our entanglement with the natural worldHigh magick: a guide to the spiritual practices that saved my life on death row
By Damien Echols. 2018
Man convicted and sentenced to death at age eighteen for a murder he did not commit presents a guide to…
the practice of high magick, which he relied on to survive death row. Describes the history and methods of the belief system. 2018The astrology of you and me: how to understand and improve every relationship in your life
By Gary Goldschneider, Camille Chew. 2018
With chapters organized by each sign in the zodiac, an astrologist offers advice on how to manage all the people…
in your life based on their signs. He addresses a variety of star-crossed situations involving work, love, friends, and family. 2018The green witch: your complete guide to the natural magic of herbs, flowers, essential oils, and more (Green Witch)
By Arin Murphy-Hiscock. 2017
A practitioner of Wicca explores the healing powers of herbs, flowers, and essential oils and provides instructions on making simple…
potions and elixirs. Also discusses how crystals, gems, stones, and even twigs can help you find balance within. 2017Eres vibracion: atrae a tu vida Energia positiva : amor, salud y exito ilimitados
By Robyn Openshaw. 2018
Author explores her theory of the differences between--and the health impacts of--low vibration emotions (fear, anger, inertia) and high vibration…
emotions (love, inner peace, gratitude), providing guidelines to improve our mood, overall health, and quality of life through diet, exercise, and awareness. Spanish language. 2018The magic (The Secret Library #3)
By Rhonda Byrne. 2012
Where Bigfoot walks: crossing the dark divide
By Robert Michael Pyle. 2018
A nature writer searches for evidence of Bigfoot, the humanoid creature said to roam the remote forests. He spends time…
in the Dark Divide region near Mount St. Helens, interviewing other Bigfoot hunters. Includes a chapter written in 2017 about new developments in the search. Some strong language. 1995La bruja verde: guía completa de magia natural con hierbas, flores, aceites esenciales y más
By Arin Murphy-Hiscock. 2019
A practitioner of Wicca explores the healing powers of herbs, flowers, and essential oils and provides instructions on making simple…
potions and elixirs. Also discusses how crystals, gems, stones, and even twigs can help you find balance within. Spanish language. 2018Chronicle of the convergence of the development of photography and Spiritualism resulting in spirit photography, as exemplified by William H.…
Mumler, who was put on trial for fraud and larceny in 1869. Discusses the U. S. Civil War, religious sentiment, historical luminaries, and Mumler's trial. 2017Dreaming: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By J. Allan Hobson. 2005
Psychiatrist demystifies dreaming, describing the paradigm shift from content and Freudian psychoanalysis to the study of characteristics distinguishing dreaming from…
waking. Discusses neurobiological discoveries made possible by brain imaging technology, allowing brain- in-action observation, and showing that waking and dreaming are two states of consciousness determined by brain chemistry. 2002Sister of darkness: the chronicles of a modern exorcist
By R. H. Stavis, Sarah Durand. 2018
Horror author shares her experiences working as a pro bono exorcist. Discusses growing up knowing she could see demons, family…
pressure to deny her gifts, developing an understanding of demons--which she calls entities--and their behaviors, the role of exorcism in religion, specific cases she has worked, and more. 2018An examination of how fear has shaped images of monsters and monstrosity throughout history. Explores four major types: the monster…
from nature, the created monster, the monster from within, and the monster from the past. 2016Ireland's immortals: a history of the gods of Irish myth
By Mark Williams, M. A. Williams. 2016
A description of Ireland's pagan divinities' transformations over time, particularly how they became literary characters during the medieval Christian era…
and then were recast once more during the Celtic Revival in the late nineteenth century. Also discusses more modern reimaginings in popular culture far beyond Ireland. 2016The pastor of a Texas church uses a combination of Christian scripture and stories of near-death experiences from people across…
faith systems to present an interpretation of Heaven. Recounts individual stories and then discusses the scriptural connections and conundrums they exemplify. 2015Richard Wagamese Selected: What Comes from Spirit
By Drew Hayden Taylor, Richard Wagamese. 2021
Magic in Islam
By Michael Muhammad Knight. 2016
An examination of the role of magic in the development and continued practice of Islam. Discusses magic as it is…
defined, practiced, condemned, and defended within various Muslim traditions. Also analyzes magic as a part of organized religion in general. 2016Witchcraft: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Malcolm Gaskill. 2010
Professor of early modern history explores the origins and history of witchcraft, from prehistory to present day paganism and popular…
media, asking why it still features so heavily in our culture. Considers the classic period (1500-1900) of witchcraft trials and witch-hunting, including the infamous Salem panic of 1692. 2010Why we sleep: unlocking the power of sleep and dreams
By Matthew P. Walker. 2017
Neuroscientist explains the importance of sleep to general health. Discusses the functions of sleep, dreaming, the interaction of sleep with…
medical conditions, the impact of modern technology, medications, natural stimulants and depressants on sleep, and more. 2017Magic: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Owen Davies. 2012
Social history professor presents ways magic has been understood and practiced through the centuries, from origins in ancient Persia. Discusses…
its relationship with religion, its demonization by theologians, and perception of it as strange, foreign, and deceitful. Explores animism, spiritualism, and superstition, and suggests that scientific progress will not make magic disappear. 2012