Philosophy & Religion Books

A thoughtful and moving guide on the many benefits of contemplative prayer and meditation taught and guided in a prison setting.For over a decade, Ray Leonardini has been visiting the incarcerated in Folsom State Prison and other correctional facilities,...

An authorized and authoritative republication of B.A Masri's seminal book and reflections on his work by important scholars and experts.The uniqueness of this book, Animals in Islam, is that it is possibly the only truly authoritative work on Islamic...

The Five Spirits are the Taoist map of the human psyche. The system provides a view of the nervous system and forms the basis of Chinese medical psychology. It also describes a precise and efficient technology for spiritual transformation, the process...

Discover the power, names, and virtues of 224 angels Angelology is a pop-illustrated encyclopedia that presents angels in way they've never been presented before - in the style of a superhero comic book. Readers will discover the names, powers, and...

A master spiritual teacher and best-selling interpreter of the Indian scriptures invites us on a journey to self-discoveryA book to lift the spirits of all general spirituality readersReads like a conversation with a wise friend perfect for post-pandemic...

In our troubled world today many of us are wondering what we can do to make a difference. This much-loved spiritual author points out that our personal example is a very powerful instrument of change, more powerful than many of us realize.By making small...

Easwaran's classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators. Easwaran taught passage meditation for over forty years, and his class at the University of California,...

In this companion to his best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran explores the essential themes of this much-loved Indian scripture. Placing the Gita in a modern context, Easwaran shows how this classic text sheds light on the nature of...

Life-affirming and lyrical writings for inspiration and meditation, from saints and sages of the Christian, Hindu, Sufi, Jewish, Native American, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions. Eknath Easwaran taught meditation and spiritual living for nearly 40 years...

Timeless Wisdom is a collection of universal texts for study, meditation, and inspiration, selected by Eknath Easwaran, the originator of passage meditation. An authority on world mysticism, and outstanding translator of the Indian classics, Easwaran...

The Bhagavad Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwaran's best-selling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. Easwaran's 55-page introduction places the Bhagavad Gita in its historical setting, and brings out the...

"As one would expect from the team of Brann, Kalkavage and Salem, their edition of Plato'sMenois a fine one. The translation meets their stated goal of remaining 'as faithful as possible to the Greek, while using lively, colloquial English.' Their notes...

This new edition of Plato'sSymposiumprovides beginning readers and scholars alike with a solid, reliable translation that is both faithful to the original text and accessible to contemporary readers. In addition, the volume offers a number of aids to...

Is history a vast conspiracy? A cosmic joke? Discover the truth - maybe - in the long-awaited new edition of Robert Anton Wilson's classic cult bestseller The Illuminati Papers. Created as a vehicle to amuse and enlighten, the story of the Illuminati has...

In The Treadwell's Book of Plant Magic, author Christina Oakley Harrington - founder of the renowned Treadwell's Books in London - focuses exclusively on the magical powers attributed to the plants. She has sifted through hundreds of traditional sources...

A practical, modern-day exploration of one of the oldest, most universal, and storied forms of folk magic.The 'evil eye' is rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts. This book takes a deep dive...

A thoughtful, accessible, hands-on guide to the increasingly popular practice of candle magic.For centuries, people have used candles to light their homes and brighten their lives. Candles have been used in churches, temples, and religious ceremonies all...

The Empress tarot card is the key to understanding how creative expression is the foundation of true self-care. Our authentic self, this abundant space, is not something we go find-it's something we create. Lessons from the Empress will guide you on an...

Finding the Fool is a tarot resource and study guide that goes beyond standardised, traditional interpretations, opening the door for readers of all genders, identities, and experience levels to build a unique and personal relationship with the cards...

The definitive guide to Hoodoo plant magic.Hoodoo Herbal contains detailed information on dozens of roots and herbs. Conjure tends to be accessible, practical, low-cost magic, and this is reflected in the herbal.For example, snake plant (Dracaena...

An inspired herbal guide to natural living with ancient techniques, remedies, and rituals from around the world centered on the rhythms of the seasons.The changing of the seasons is magickal-green leaves transforming into browns and golds, snow melting...

"The most original and probably the most important writer on Magick since Aleister Crowley."-Robert Anton Wilson, author of thePrometheus Risingand other worksPeter Carroll's classic work has been profound influence on the Western magical world and on...

Throughout history, humans have sought power and knowledge from spirits. Learning how to conjure, communicate, and negotiate with these unseen powers is one of the keys to success in magic.Consorting with Spiritspresents a detailed explanation of what...

Awaken your own innate creative potential by using pendulum work to clear energetic blocks.The Creative Pendulum demonstrates how to use the pendulum to unlock your inner artist, allowing you to discover or expand your creative potential.Dowsing with a...

A concise guide to the history, theory, and practice of alchemy (the "great work")-the art of working with the energies of nature for spiritual development, healing, and transformation.Alchemy is a means of understanding and working in concert with the...

A practical, hands-on guide for using tarot to connect with your ancestors and gain access to their insights for healing, self-protection, and personal powers. With a tarot deck in hand, readers will learn how to identify and access ancestral gifts,...

Highlights the feminine origin of the runes in the context of an immersive course in rune practice.Using inquiry and original translations alongside traditional rune poems and sacred art, Wild Soul Runes invites readers to develop their own wisdom...

Rituals, prayers, and songs to bring the wisdom of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt to life.Based on Ellen Cannon Reed's twenty-five years of work with deities of ancient Egypt, this book brings an ancient tradition to modern pagan practice. With...

In this "great starting point for those hoping to practice Appalachian folk magic" (Publishers Weekly), conjure man Jake Richards shares the root work practices and traditional magic he learned from his family as he grew up in the hills and hollers of...

"A shameless celebration of sexual freedom, Sex Witch encourages us to cultivate the potent, political powers we all possess within our hearts and minds and between our thighs." -- Kristen J. Solle, author of Witch Hunt, Cat Call, and Witches, Sluts,...

A classic of practical magic that presents witchcraft as a life-affirming spiritual path-from one of the grand dames of witchcraft.Marion Weinstein was one of the founders of modern-day witchcraft. Personal Magic is her book of shadows, what they used to...

Learn the myths and legends behind this beloved goddess plus practices and suggestions for making Hekate part of your spiritual path. Courtney Weber (author of Brigid and The Morrigan) offers an informed, accessible journey through the lore and history...

An exquisite tarot deck that honors our diversity with imagery that is nonbinary and inclusive of race and sexual orientation."With vivid elegant images from varied cultures and traditions, The Uncommon Tarot brings the traditional tarot scenes to life...

Tap into your "sixth sense" and become a better, more confident tarot reader. Most all tarot books present card-by-card interpretations as well as an instruction on how to read spreads. This book takes the next logical step inward by presenting the art...

"In her much-needed and brilliantYear of the Witch,Temperance Alden guides readers to observe their own land, celestial cycles, seasonal cycles, and even their own biological cycles to inform their magickal year."-- Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch: A...

Reconnect with the natural world using the magick of the five elements of earth, air, water, fire, and spirit-written by one of the grand dames of witchcraft and magick.For more than a thousand years, alchemists and magicians have worked with the four...

A new, updated edition of the essential guide to the practice of the runes as a magical tool for spiritual development.In Futhark, rune master Edred Thorsson reinitiates us into our heritage, explaining the mysteries of a profound system of thought and...

"A transcendent travelogue that guides readers through the history, places, and people of several of the many witch hunts and how their legacy continues to impact us today." -Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and...

Magical tips and techniques for keeping negative people and harmful forces at bay so you can take control of your destiny and live your best life.Does your house feel a little wonky? Is someone giving you the evil eye? Are you just having a run of bad...

Protect yourself (and maybe indulge in a little payback) with practical instructions from one of the most beloved figures of Wicca and the Neo-Pagan movement."Utterly Wicked is one of the most important books I own and one that every serious witch and...

A complete guide to the practice of prayer and ritual for Pagans of all traditions.Here is an extraordinarily comprehensive collection of payers and rituals for contemporary Pagans from a variety of traditions to turn to again and again. The Big Book of...

An original, beautifully produced work that explores the 'star demons' and their correspondences in magic and astrology as revealed in the medieval grimoires and classical esoteric texts.Includes:A translucent, velum dust...

Enochian magick is a powerful system of ceremonial magic based on the 16th-century writings of John Dee and Edward Kelly, who claimed that their information was presented to them directly from angels. It is named after the biblical prophet Enoch and is...

A beautiful, hardcover gift edition of what Arin Murphy-Hiscock describes as a "fantastic collection of historical and magickal lore from a variety of sources that informs and inspires. I wish it had existed when I began my own journey as a green witch."...

"A rare gem. One of the only magical self-help books that is beautiful, moral, and wise. Marion's methods of working have greatly influenced my life." -Margot Adler, author of Drawing Down the Moon"Written by one of America's Witch elders, this revised...

An accessible yet in-depth guide to this increasingly popular pre-Christian religious tradition of Northern Europe Heathenry, is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the United States today. This book explores the cosmology,...

A magical mystery tour of the extraordinary historical characters that have defined the unique spiritual landscape of New Orleans.New Orleans has long been America's most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of...

The life and work of the legendary "Pope of Voodoo," Marie Laveau-a free woman of color who practically ruled New Orleans in the mid-1800sMarie Laveau may be the most influential American practitioner of the magical arts; certainly, she is among the most...