Summary "Mystics and intellectuals have extolled the virtues of stimulants throughout all of human history, believing that the use of certain substabces can bring them closer to the ineffable. Although arduous journeys along "the poison pat" appeall to many psychonauts, there is also much magic to be found in the use of milder stimulants.In this illustrated booklet, Clint Marsh recounts his own history with two such drugs - pipe tobacco abd black tea - describing the ways they have...

About "Have you ever crossed your fingers or wore a special piece of clothing, telling yourself you'll be luckier because of it? We all engage in superstitious behaviour to some extent, even if we're not sure whether it works.By breaking down superstitions to their most essential parts, the exercises in this booklet can help you recognize the s0-called irrational habits in your life. Following a four-step process, you'll discover which of your superstitions actually help you and which...

Summary "Magical duels are depicted in film and other popular fiction as flashy affairs full of supernatural fireworks, and they're often given as proof of a person's ability to use "real magic" for self-defense and to influence the world around them. Exploding the Tangerine demonstrates how even the most timid amoung us possess a similar magic, one grounded in persuasion and an honest curiosity about the interconnectedness of all things. While this is...

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"In antiquity the wild places of the world were menaced by the dreaded "king of all reptiles," the basikisk, a creature so vile that it could turn brave heroes to stone with a mere look. Today we face the basilisk every time we are gripped with anxiety so strong it stops us in our tracks.

Through a look at nine time-honored defenses against the basilisk, this booklet will help you find the best ways to fend off perilous monster's petrifying gaze.

About "Your home library is more than a mere collection of fact and fantasy. By acquiring and keeping each of the books that line your shelves, you craft and ever-changing self-portrait made of memories, knowledge, hopes, and secrets unique to you alone.This illustrated essay unpacts the self-relective mystery of one such personal library and offers you a way to do the same with your own. Through the ancient and contemplative art of bibliomancy, you'll learn how to use your collection...

About "A missing child prompts two frients to set off on a moonlit rescue mission down an enigmatic river. What they discover by night's end will change their loves forever.This illustated essay explores the profound mystery of "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn," the central chapter of Kenneth Grahame's masterpiece The Wind in the Willows, a beloved book bridging the worlds of animals and man. Grahame's chapter is a subtule and moving account...

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"The artist's life presents those who dare take it up with a unique set of possibilities and challenges, among them a chance for renown long after the end of their days on earth. In this illustrated essay, writer Clint Marsh and artist Adrienne Rozzi use the myth of Oedipus and the Sphinx to examine the perils all creative people face - and the ways they overcome them - on their path to mastery and the promise of this most treasured form of immortality."--Page 4 of cover