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The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & Kybalion compose two pillars of Hermetic thought. Combined here in one volume, these two works share true wisdom with those ready to receive it. The Kybalion was first published anonymously in 1908 by “The Three Initiates.” The true authorship of the work is unknown, although theories suggest it was written entirely or in part by William Walker Atkinson. The Emerald Tablet of Hermes is a short, ancient text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. The brief Emerald Tablet has been puzzling and fascinating scholars for over 1,000 years.

Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual by Éliphas Lévi explores magic, the "esoteric science," and its place between science and religion.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton has become synonymous with modern Christian apologetics. But his impact goes beyond just those interested in a defense of Christian thought. His writings have influenced such diverse authors as C.S. Lewis, Marshall McLuhan, and Jorge Luis Borges, and remains a subtle and unseen presence in contemporary Catholic thought. At his funeral, Ronald Knox said "All of this generation has grown up under Chesterton's influence so completely that we do not even know when we are thinking Chesterton."

Dr. George Washington Carey’s 1932 work Relation of the Mineral Salts of the Body to the Signs of the Zodiac unites homeopathy and astrology to explain both the causes and cures of disease. Dr. Carey’s unique blend of chemistry, physiology, religion, and astrology has made him a popular writer in homeopathic circles since the early 20th century.

I just spent my 21st birthday in a coma with a head injury, while my now-ex-boyfriend, Adam, used it as an opportunity to start dating my backstabbing now-ex-roommate. And ever since the accident, weird things have been happening. Enter the gorgeous Carter Black - tall and clean-shaven, with mysterious dark-brown eyes that make my inner goddess shiver in anticipation. Oh yeah, did I mention he’s a vampire? But hey, nobody’s perfect.

The Light of Egypt: The Science of the Soul and Stars by Thomas H. Burgoyne is a treatise on astrology, occultism, and the true nature of the universe. Comprising two volumes, this work explores the connection between the macrocosm of God and the microcosm of man. The Light of Egypt is a work to be carefully studied by students of astrology and the occult, to give them a deeper understanding of the universe and their place within it.

There are many ways to become your own boss and create multiple streams of income that don’t require much time on your part. No, we’re not talking about get-rich-quick scams. This unique four-book bundle is exactly what you need to become a successful entrepreneur and investor in 2020. It will introduce you to time-proven passive income ideas, teach you the art of stock market investing, and guide you through the intricacies of real estate investing.

The Doctrine of Transcendental Magic was first published in 1854. This work establishes the concepts behind symbols like the tetragram and pentagram, the significance of Hebrew letters and numbers, and the relationship between science, occultism, and formal religion. Levi was the first to document the meaning of the points of the pentagram. He stated that a pentagram with only one point up and two down is a symbol of the Savior, and a pentagram with two points up and one down is a “symbol of evil and attracts sinister forces.”

Something deadly is stalking and killing the residents one by one in a small town. Is it man, beast or both? No one knows for sure. But one thing is certain, time is running out as the body count and carnage rises before the next blood moon comes, and something more deadlier awakens and takes it's place.

I knew vampire Carter Black wasn’t being straight with me. Damn those sexy brown eyes. But I won’t be taken twice. I’m better off on my own, anyways. If only demon minions would quit trying to bring me to my deadbeat dad, Paimon. I couldn’t exactly be mad when drop-dead gorgeous Jacob showed up and thwarted their plans.

The clock is counting down. Aliens have been planning the attack on earth for decades. They have slowly infiltrated the human race and manipulated them whilst increasing their own loyal followers until it is time to strike. But these aliens don't appear to realize that they have been noticed and knowledge of their existence on Earth is starting to spread. Is it too late for humanity to stop this invasion? Follow both sides of the conflict as both aliens and humans race against each other and the clock.

Drew successfully navigated the dangers of a Post Apocalyptic America and made it home to his family in Colorado. However, he is mortally wounded and bereft of power. Now, Drew must not only survive, but thrive. He will have to force himself to grow strong enough to protect his loved ones.

Just when Carter and I finally get back together, he gets kidnapped by demons. Just my luck. Oh yeah, did I mention they’re holding him for ransom - and I’m the ransom? Yep, the head honcho demon is my father, Paimon, and Daddy Dearest will stop at nothing to get his hands on me and my powers. If I surrender to his demands and join the demon side, I give Paimon everything he needs to carry out his evil master plan for demons to rule the human world. If I refuse, I sentence the man I am falling for to torture and death.

There is but one form of human enslavement more villainous and more detestable than the chains of the tyrant or the shackles of the despot, and that is the enslavement of the human mind under ecclesiastical tyranny, whose cowering and crouching victims at the crack of the priestly lash are driven from the cultivation of their own intelligence, from the custody of their own thoughts, from the guardianship of their own souls, and who, like whipt dogs, trembling and whining in abject submission at the feet of the oppressor, lick the very hand that wields the lash.

Stacked Deck is a supernatural expedition into the darkest recesses of memory for unlikely friends. Told through the eyes of three veterans — Will Cameron, the introspective English professor and past squad leader; Algernon Carrington III, an unlikely private who questions his elite station in life; and Tran Van Quan, a Buddhist Vietnamese soldier and US transplant — the men stumble into a chance meeting that leads down a rabbit hole.

The Cold Winter: Call to Arms continues where the first book ended, following Central Ohio families through a snowy blackout with ever worsening conditions. The injured main character Thom recovers slowly with the aid of pain medication but also learns the horribly negative side of his little blue pills. Village residents come together as a group to aid travelers in need, at the same time strengthening its borders from attackers.

Drew's life had fallen apart. He was middle-aged, estranged from his wife and son, and stricken with a fatal disease. Things changed however when the beasts invaded. Using power gained from the beasts he killed, Drew finds himself in a young healthy body with unimaginable strength, and a desperate need to journey home to his family.

This 17th century treatise on demonology, written by the respected theologian, Catholic priest, and exorcist, Rev. Father Sinistrari, examines a particular class of spirits known as the incubus and succubus. These minor demons crave sex and often attack their victims while they sleep. Though incubus and succubus are considered less dangerous than possessing demons, they can be relentless in pursuit of their desire and grow violent when resisted.

The essays in this collection represent Aleister Crowley's ideas and meditations on drugs. Part one explores Crowley's experiences with hashish and its uses in mystical rituals. Part two examines cocaine and looks at whether it should be regulated by law. Finally, part three delves into the sensuality of absinthe and its role in society.

The History of Magic (1913) is an extensive work on the origins of ceremonial magic throughout the world's many cultures and religions. Written by mystic and occultist Éliphas Lévi and translated by British scholar A.E. Waite, this is a foundational book for any student of the occult.