Collection: Spirituality & Religion

Have you heard of practicing witchcraft and performing magick to gain what you want in life and are interested to learn more?

Have you always wanted to understand how to cast a powerful spell?

Are you tired of having a vague understanding of wicca & witchcraft?

Look no further and prepare yourself for an exciting journey that will lift you to new heights.

This Beginners Modern Witch Guide dispels the many concepts of old, haggard women flying on broomsticks.

Inside is the TRUTH about magick!

Magick is something ANY human can partake in to receive the many beautiful benefits & gifts it can provide.

Get ready to immerse yourself deep in the world of crystal, herb, and candle magick to create a life full of magick where you can rid what no longer serves you and manifest exactly what you need -- take a look at the detailed table of contents inside the book now!

Modern Witchcraft for Beginners is a practical guide and extensive resource to give you everything you need to know, what you shouldn't do or believe, and to help you start, build, and maintain the lifestyle of using magick.

Discover the ease of practical magick by learning:

• Simple, yet effective modern day spells, practices, and rituals
• Beliefs, History, and Traditions of witchcraft
• How to set up altars and use magickal and powerful witch tools
• The difference between wicca and witchcraft
• Complete Step-by-Step instructions to perform magick spells & rituals
• Cleansing rituals
• Spells & Rituals for love, money, business success, luck, protection, third eye opening for psychic abilities, self love, health & healing and many more
• Unhexing, banishing and eradication work
• And so much more

Being a witch is in your true nature and simply means being in a tight relationship with yourself and spirit for self-improvement, to control your own life and destiny, and potentially to influence the surrounding environment.

Performing magick to get what you want is your BIRTHRIGHT!

Ready to start your journey into a more magickal life?

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The Muqaddimah (المقدمة), often translated as "Introduction" or "Prolegomenon," is the most important Islamic history of the premodern world. Written by the great fourteenth-century Arab scholar Ibn Khaldun (d. 1406), this monumental work established the foundations of several fields of knowledge, including the philosophy of history, sociology, ethnography, and economics.

The first complete English translation, by the eminent Islamicist and interpreter of Arabic literature Franz Rosenthal, was published in three volumes in 1958 as part of the Bollingen Series and received immediate acclaim in the United States and abroad.

Everything You Need to Know to Start Practicing Asatru and Discovering the Magic of Norse Paganism, Viking Mythology and the Poetic Edda.

Are you curious about Asatru, but don't know where to begin? Or maybe you want to learn more about the myths and legends surrounding our Northern Gods?

Either way, by the time you've finished this book, you will be well on your way to embracing the Viking Spirit and all it has to offer.

Asatru is the religion of pre-Christian Northern European tribes, ancestors of modern Scandinavians and other Germanic peoples, who practiced it before the introduction of Christianity to Europe. Asatru is based on Norse paganism and mythology. It embraces a complex heathen worldview that includes the belief in several deities, concepts about death and the afterlife, an understanding of cosmology, and magic and runic beliefs.

In Asatru for Beginners, best-selling author Melissa Gomes takes you on an enlightening and entertaining journey into Norse paganism. You will emerge from this guide with a solid footing in the basic principles of Asatru as a modern way of life. Melissa shares her own experience in discovering the Norse gods and goddesses, as well as ways to incorporate them into your everyday life. She provides a thorough introduction to mythology and its importance to Asatru, followed by an exploration of the magical practices that make up its core. Melissa's passion for the subject shines through every page of this book. Whether you have been studying Asatru for years or are just starting out, be prepared to learn something new!

Yet, the true essence of Asatru and heathenry is within ourselves. It is how we live our lives - by following the virtues of honor, courage, and integrity daily. Our connection with those who have gone before us strengthens our bonds with each other as Heathens. The Asatru religion is an experiential one. Symbols are powerful, and how we use them can define us as a people and can shape our Pagan path:

In Asatru for Beginners, you'll learn all you need to know to start working with the Norse gods and goddesses as a pagan, including:

• The origins of Asatru and Norse Paganism
• A brief history of Asatru or Heathenism in modern times, with an in-depth look at the modern Asatru movement
• Information on Norse cosmology, including the Nine Worlds of Yggdrasil and the cosmological significance of the sun and moon gods
• Details about each god and goddess in Norse Mythology
• How to honor and work with the Norse deities, including a list of recommended devotional practices
• The Nine Noble Virtues and how they can inform your life today and throughout everyday
• How to celebrate holidays, honor and work with ancestors
• How to perform Viking Magic by creating your own Blot and rituals

By the end of this guide, you will have a working knowledge of the Asatru and the lore and history surrounding it. However, there is no shortcut or easy way around studying Asatru. Indeed, discovering Asatru can truly become a lifelong journey, but Asatru for Beginners is an excellent first step along the way.

Inside the book, you will also find three bonuses for you, go check them out!

If you're ready to start exploring this religion for yourself, just scroll to the top of the page and hit the Buy button!

"Butler's writing is personal, imaginative, accessible, and compelling. I found it to be an empowering page-turner." -Walter Bruegemann

The Bible has been hijacked. We've all seen examples of sacred scripture being used and abused to justify racism, sexism, reactionary politics, and even violence. If you have ever found yourself wondering what Bible some of your fellow believers are reading, if you've ever asked yourself "Who Stole My Bible?", then you are not alone. With a foreword from Brian McLaren, Who Stole My Bible?: Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny shows how the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is an inspiring handbook for resisting tyranny.

Jennifer Butler loved the Bible and her Christian faith, but then was disillusioned when it was used against her as a woman. Instead of leaving religion, she found a fresh approach to faith as liberation, and would go on to become an ordained minister and founder of Faith in Public Life, an advocacy organization.

Scripture is replete with stories of those who followed God's call to resist oppression and fearlessly pursue compassion, justice, and human dignity. Chapters focus on the liberating God of the Hebrews, the authoritarianism of King Solomon, the dream team of women in the Bible, and how Jesus came to bring truth and expose the lies of rulers. Each chapter illustrates the lessons of scripture with true stories of courageous religious communities countering authoritarianism and white supremacy in America today. This book will help you connect with generations of prophets and leaders who followed God's call and prevailed against power to establish justice and community.

If you have been burned and disregarded by the church, this book is for you. If you are on the verge of leaving church because of the bigotry you see among Christians, this book is for you. Jennifer Butler once again rediscovered her Christian spirituality in this work, and if you want to deeply connect your faith with your commitment to a more just and compassionate world, this book is for you.

Muchas veces anhelamos experimentar un mayor nivel de salud, prosperidad y felicidad y, sin embargo, somos de alguna manera conscientes de que, a menos que cambiemos algo muy profundo en nuestra forma de ser, no vamos a poder alcanzar semejante meta.

En El camino del despertar, el doctor Mario Alonso Puig nos propone embarcarnos en un proceso de transformación que nos permita superar esas limitaciones físicas, mentales y anímicas que, operando desde dimensiones ocultas de nuestra mente, no nos están permitiendo vivir en plenitud.

Para lograr esto, se vale de la metáfora del Camino del Héroe y de las implicaciones que tiene en nuestra forma de relacionarnos con los desafíos a los que nos enfrentamos. Conectando dicho Camino con algunos de los descubrimientos más fascinantes que se han hecho acerca del funcionamiento del cerebro, de la naturaleza de la realidad y de la manera en la que nuestra mente determina lo que percibimos, nos proporciona la inspiración y la estrategia necesarias para vivir de acuerdo a nuestras verdaderas posibilidades.

Es un libro inspirador, un viaje de descubrimiento y transformación. Una obra decisiva para convertirnos en la persona que siempre anhelamos ser y que potencialmente ya somos.

Her own marriage was so painful and troubled that author Dr. Christine Bacon actually prayed for her husband to die.

During the four-year separation and her husband's pursuit of reconciliation, she realized that reunification would mean changing everything: ineffective communication styles, bad habits, attitudes and levels of commitment. Bacon vowed to herself that "this second time must be forever." Her personal trials, despair and fighting spirit fueled a new quest to discover the formula for extremely happy couples.

Dr. Bacon interviewed nearly 100 Super Couples to discover whether extremely happy marriages were a matter of fate or formula. Did they get lucky, or was "super" something that could be learned? Her surprising findings inspired a turnaround in her now happy and fulfilling marriage and have led to the same for thousands of other couples. Seekers who delve into The Super Couple will access this formula, glean fresh insights to the "six faulty assumptions" that often lead to marital failure, and embrace a practical and inspiring redefinition of love that will reinvigorate a tepid or troubled marriage and transform it to terrific.

Hungry for the formula? The Super Couple is a feast of relationship sustenance for the mind, the heart, the family unit and the eager spirit willing to grow the extra mile. It's a small investment in a lifetime of happily ever after.

A thrilling spy mission, a moving Holocaust story, and a first-class work of narrative nonfiction.

This Sydney Taylor Book Award- and YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award-winning story of Eichmann's capture is now a major motion picture starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley, Operation Finale!

In 1945, at the end of World War II, Adolf Eichmann, the head of operations for the Nazis' Final Solution, walked into the mountains of Germany and vanished from view. Sixteen years later, an elite team of spies captured him at a bus stop in Argentina and smuggled him to Israel, resulting in one of the century's most important trials -- one that cemented the Holocaust in the public imagination.

This is the thrilling and fascinating story of what happened between these two events. Illustrated with powerful photos throughout, impeccably researched, and told with powerful precision, THE NAZI HUNTERS is a can't-miss work of narrative nonfiction for middle-grade and YA readers.

Inspiration and Ideas for a Holistic Pagan Lifestyle

Live fully as a Pagan every day of the year, not only on full moons and holidays. With practical tips for integrating earth-centered spirituality into every aspect of life, To Walk a Pagan Path shows you how to:

• Cultivate a meaningful Pagan practice by following seven simple steps.
• Develop a sacred calendar customized for your beliefs, lifestyle, and environment.
• Make daily activities sacred with quick and easy rituals.
• Reclaim your place in the food cycle by producing a portion of your own food--even if you live in an apartment!
• Express Pagan spirituality through a variety of craft projects: candles, scrying mirrors, solar wreaths, recipes, and more.
• Create sacred relationships with animal familiars.

Karen Vogel offers her personal interpretation of the Motherpeace Round Tarot deck. An indispensable guidebook for anyone interested in earth-based culture or women's spirituality.128 pp., bandw illus., pb.

In this gripping narrative history, Lesley Hazleton tells the tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam, a rift that dominates the news now more than ever.

Even as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over who would take control of the new Islamic nation had begun, beginning a succession crisis marked by power grabs, assassination, political intrigue, and passionate faith. Soon Islam was embroiled in civil war, pitting its founder's controversial wife Aisha against his son-in-law Ali, and shattering Muhammad's ideal of unity.

Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. It is an indispensable guide to the depth and power of the Shia-Sunni split.

Now a TV series Living Biblically streaming on CBS All Access!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Know-It-All comes a fascinating and timely exploration of religion and the Bible. A.J. Jacobs chronicles his hilarious and thoughtful year spent obeying―as literally as possible―the tenets of the Bible.

Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith in our modern world, A.J. Jacobs decides to dive in headfirst and attempt to obey the Bible as literally as possible for one full year. He vows to follow the Ten Commandments. To be fruitful and multiply. To love his neighbor. But also to obey the hundreds of less publicized rules: to avoid wearing clothes made of mixed fibers; to play a ten-string harp; to stone adulterers.

The resulting spiritual journey is at once funny and profound, reverent and irreverent, personal and universal and will make you see history's most influential book with new eyes.

Jacobs's quest transforms his life even more radically than the year spent reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica for The Know-It-All. His beard grows so unruly that he is regularly mistaken for a member of ZZ Top. He immerses himself in prayer, tends sheep in the Israeli desert, battles idolatry, and tells the absolute truth in all situations--much to his wife's chagrin.

Throughout the book, Jacobs also embeds himself in a cross-section of communities that take the Bible literally. He tours a Kentucky-based creationist museum and sings hymns with Pennsylvania Amish. He dances with Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn and does Scripture study with Jehovah's Witnesses. He discovers ancient biblical wisdom of startling relevance. And he wrestles with seemingly archaic rules that baffle the twenty-first-century brain.

Jacobs's extraordinary undertaking yields unexpected epiphanies and challenges. A book that will charm readers both secular and religious, The Year of Living Biblically is part Cliff Notes to the Bible, part memoir, and part look into worlds unimaginable. Thou shalt not be able to put it down.

Finally, you have the power to interpret your own dreams!

Everyone has this fascinating ability to dream, but very few know what their dreams actually mean. Steven spent decades learning and practicing dream interpretation. After he met with thousands of dreamers and interpreted tens of thousands of dreams, he had a moment of epiphany. The crazy, mystical, non-practical dream world made perfect sense now. He finally understood why we dream and what dreams are meant to do. This simplified dream interpretation tremendously. It removes the cumbersome guessing, Googling for answers, and endless dream dictionaries. If everyone understood a few basic principles, they would be able to interpret their dreams. Self-guided dream interpretation is now not only possible but also the way it should always have been. With The Dream Book, you can interpret your dreams in the most meaningful and practical ways.

Steven unlocks the most important questions surrounding dreams.

• Where do dreams come from?
• How do we receive our dreams?
• What is the purpose of our dreams?
• What kinds of dreams do we have and why?
• What are the goals of our dreams?
• How can dreams accelerate our lives?

Crack open this book and you'll enter the strange world of Ohio's paranormal legacy. As revenge against his faithless fiancee, an Egypt Pike man spends his afterlife terrifying contented lovers who cross the bridge where he took his own life. At the site of a horrific train wreck that claimed nearly 100 lives, the ghosts of victims return in search of answers. The inspiration behind a recent motion picture, a mysterious mothman baffles terrified witnesses on the Ohio-West Virginia border. For anyone interested in the paranormal, Ghost Stories of Ohio is sure to prove chilling and unforgettable.

The World of Hospice Spiritual Care: A Practical Guide for Palliative Care Chaplains offers a comprehensive study of spiritual care in hospice. Dr. Sullivan's ability to express the role of the spiritual counselor in creative and insightful ways is refreshing. Chaplains serve in interdisciplinary teams to relieve pain and suffering and to improve patients' quality of life. Members of hospice teams must have specialized knowledge in their area of expertise. Hospice chaplains must be familiar with other areas of hospice work and their functions because hospice care components interrelate. Working in the hospice environment offers tremendous satisfaction and challenges. Doug skillfully addresses those challenges and equips chaplains to allow God's presence to shine through them as they minister effectively in palliative care outreaches.
This practical guide examines hospice movement history, philosophy and concepts of care, program models, and interdisciplinary teams. Then Dr. Sullivan discusses the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of pain; spiritual assessments and spiritual care plans; the role of spiritual care staff; grief, bereavement, and mourning; and staff grief and stress management. A thorough analysis of these topics introduces caregivers to the world of hospice, which helps the critical role of the spiritual counselor (hospice chaplain) to emerge. Thus, a better understanding of these concepts and the resulting increased technical competence allows hospice chaplains more freedom to impact patients', families', and caregivers' lives through the ministry of presence.
The World of Hospice Spiritual Care: A Practical Guide for Palliative Care Chaplains prepares chaplains to offer comfort, kindness, and care to the dying in their communities in their greatest hours of need. The emotional, spiritual, and practical helps hospice chaplains provide through the ministry of presence can make all the difference in the world for their neighbors. Indeed, hospice chaplains are ordinary people inspired by extraordinary purpose, allowing God's manifest presence to change people's lives through palliative care ministry.

A pocket-sized presentation of the 3 most venerated sutras of Zen Buddhism--the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra--from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings

Three classic Buddhist sutras, often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries, are now available together in this single volume. Red Pine, whose acclaimed translations these particular Buddhist texts are considered canon, provides a sensitive and assured treatment of the classic triumvirate in a gift-sized volume, perfect for sharing with anyone seeking guidance and peace.

The Heart Sutra, with its profound and wide-reaching influence on Buddhism, offers the Prajnaparamita teaching of emptiness.

The Diamond Sutra, said to contain answers to all questions of delusion and dualism, outlines the bodhisattva path followed by the Buddha.

The Platform Sutra is an autobiography of Hui-neng, the controversial 6th Patriarch of Zen. His understanding of the fundamentals of a spiritual and practical life has served as the introduction to the teachings of Zen that students have been putting into practice for the past 1300 years.

In addition to new translations of all three texts, Red Pine has included an introduction that ties all three together and just enough footnotes to explain what needs explaining but not enough to get in the way.

The Havamal is also known as the Words of Odin. Hail to the reader! The Havamal is a collection of 166 verses comprised of life advice, proper conduct and wisdom provided by the Allfather. The Havamal is very sacred text for those interested in Old Norse spirituality. The Havamal was the first book I read when researching into the Old Norse religion. It's a wonderful collection of guidance that is relevant today just as it was long ago. I have attempted my best to translate these ancient words into modern-day English that most speakers could understand, while only interpreting the meaning of words into understandable grammar for English. While also not trying to tamper with the practical structure, integrity and flow of the original verses using "wisdom plus proof equals truth".