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Our Most Recent 2008 Choices
	Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places: A Field Guide to Stone Circles, Crop Circles, Ancient Tombs, and Supernatural Landscapes by Brian Haughton (Paperback - Jul 1, 2008) Readers who are fascinated with history and unexplained phenomena will love his new book.
Taking the study of the wonders of the ancient world beyond just the artifacts and the structures, acclaimed author Brian Haughton has discovered that the mystique surrounding these sites may attract, and even generate stories of ghosts, unexplained phenomena and the supernatural.
	Nikola Tesla: Colorado Springs Notes, 1899-1900 (Paperback) 432 pages by Nikola Tesla
This is an excellent resource for those who wish to study about Tesla's experiments. The notes are highly detailed, and clearly show his attempts at transmitting electricity without wires by means of his magnifying transmitter. Related link: SELECTED TESLA WRITINGS online: http://www.tfcbooks.com/tesla/contents.htm ]
Our 2007 Choices
	Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement (2007) Director: Alex Jones Read related article about this DVD: Endgame: Elite's Blueprint for Global Enslavement Exposed
Alex Jones is a true patriot, a genuine hero. - Actor/Director Charlie Sheen For the New World Order, a world government is just the beginning. Once in place they can exact their plan to end 80% of the population and help the select, chosen few of the planet live forever with the aid of advanced technology. In Endgame, documentary filmmaker Alex Jones chronicles the history of the global elite s bloody rise to power and reveals how they have funded dictators and financed the bloodiest wars using order out of chaos to pave the way for the first true world empire. Watch as Jones and his team track the elusive, secretive Bilderberg Group to Ottawa and Istanbul to uncover their secret summits, allowing you to witness global kingpins setting the world s agenda and instigating World War III. Learn about the formation of the North American transportation control grid, which will end U.S. sovereignty forever. Discover how the practitioners of the pseudo-science Eugenics have taken control of governments worldwide as a means to carry out depopulation. View the progress of the coming collapse of the United States and the formation of the North American Union. Never before has a documentary assembled all the pieces of the globalists' dark agenda. Endgame's compelling look at past atrocities committed by those attempting to steer the future delivers information that the controlling media has meticulously censored for over 60 years, fully revealing the elite s agenda to dominate the earth and carry out the most wicked plan in all of human history. Extras and features: Bilderberg 2007 Report - Extended footage of the annual secretive conference The Battle for the Republic featurette with extended interviews and footage Special performance of Shackles on Me by Blues legend Jimmie Vaughan
	Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms Sunken Continents, Vanished Cities, and the Kingdoms that History Misplaced Dr. Bob Curran
There are places that turn up in literature or in film--mystical and legendary places whose names may be familiar but about which we know little. We nod knowingly at the reference, but are often left wondering about places such as Atlantis, the lost land overwhelmed by the sea, or El Dorado, the fabulous city that vanished somewhere in the South American jungles. Other names are more evocative--Mount Olympus, the Garden of Eden, the mystic Isle of Avalon, and Davy Jones' Locker. But did such places actually exist and if so, where were they, and what really happened? What are the traditions and legends associated with them? In the fascinating new book, Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms, historian Dr. Bob Curran sets out to find the answers by journeying to the far-flung corners of the world and to the outer reaches of human imagination. Inside you will: Climb the high mountains in search of the mythical Shangri-La Navigate the deep swamps and jungles in a quest for the Seven Cities of Cibola Travel to the depths of the dark oceans to look for sunken lands such as Lemuria and Lyonesse Experience unspeakable danger in a realm rarely visited by men--the subterranean lair of Judaculla Discover the secrets of Heliopolis, Yggradsil, Hy Brasail, the Kingdom of Prester John, Llyobia, and the Hollow Hills. Filled with lavish illustrations by acclaimed artist Ian Daniels, Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms takes you on a wonderful and sometimes terrifying journey, combining mythological and legendary tales with historical fact. About the Author Psychologist and historian Dr. Bob Curran has travelled the world in the study of mythology and folklore, which he has also extensively written and lectured about. He is the author of Vampires, Encyclopedia of the Undead, Celtic Lore & Legend, and Walking with the Green Man. He lives in Northern Ireland with his wife and family. Ian Daniels has illustrated book covers for Marion Zimmer Bradley, Orson Scott Card, and Poul Anderson. His illustration projects include Vampires, Encyclopedia of the Undead, Dragonlore, Gargoyles, Classic Celtic Fairytales, and Tales of the Celtic Otherword.
	The Star of the Magi The Mystery that Heralded the Coming of Christ Courtney Roberts
Book Description The Star of Bethlehem is still one of the most popular, and puzzling mysteries of the Bible. Its inclusion, at the very beginning of the very first Gospel, raises so many awkward questions for orthodox Christianity that one has to wonder how it ever made the canonical cut in the first place. So why would the authors (and editors) of the Christian gospels choose Zoroastrian Magi and astrology to herald the coming of Jesus Christ? Did the Magi have some special significance then that we have since lost? After all, the New Testament narrative opens with them. So who were the Magi, and did their astrological beliefs really lead them to Jesus? Now, for the first time, in The Star of the Magi, an author with a solid background in the history of astrology in ancient religion examines the Star. The result is a breathtaking blend of history, religious studies, astronomy, and astrology that tells the whole story as it has never been told before. The Magi had definite expectations of a coming world savior who would be born of a virgin; all mysteriously encoded and foretold in Magian astrology. These ancient Persian beliefs had tremendous bearing on the development of Jewish Messianic expectations--it inspired early Christians and their Jewish and Persian neighbors, and gave them hope in their desperate battles against the Romans. Astronomy alone cannot unlock the secrets of the Star. There are simply too many phenomena to choose from--even astronomers concede that that we must now look to astrology for better answers. The Persian, Zoroastrian astrology of the Magi is the key to this Christian mystery, and The Star of the Magi sheds new light on the role of astrology in the rise of monotheism and Messianic expectations throughout the ancient world. About the Author Courtney Roberts, M.A., is a writer, teacher, and consultant. She developed her expertise in astrology in religion, particularly Persian Zoroastrianism and western monotheism, while earning her Masters Degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. Her last book, Visions of the Virgin Mary: An Astrological Analysis of Divine Intercession, was the first of its kind to introduce the astrological dimension into comparative religious studies. Roberts has been published extensively, and teaches and lectures to audiences of every persuasion around the world. Her fascination with Celtic culture has kept her in Ireland and Great Britain for years, and her Buddhist studies has led to extended residence in Asia.
	Another Place, Another Timer The Reincarnation of Crazy Horse C.D. Montana
Remarkable story. We all travel but seldom do we take that journey within to find who and what we are. This is the captivating true story of how the spirit world taught author C.D. Montana about her past life as the famous Sioux warrior Crazy Horse. The intense spiritual interactions experienced and described by Montana are remarkable, almost unnerving, challenging readers to suspend their skepticism and be drawn into this highly readable story. About the Author C.D. Montana was born in Melbourne, Australia. A deep lifelong connection to the Lakota Indians led Montana to learn about her past lives and explore her relationship with the spirit world.
	The Way of the Explorer An Apollo Astronaut's Journey through the Material and Mystical Worlds Dr. Edgar Mitchell with Dwight Williams
Among authors trying to bridge the gap between science and spirit, former astronaut Mitchell brings unique credentials. Originally scheduled for the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell, as told in this smooth blend of autobiography and exegesis, journeyed to the Moon in 1971 (and generated great controversy over ESP experiments he conducted on the flight). As he gazed on Earth, surrounded by blackness and an unfathomable number of stars, he experienced "an overwhelming sense of universal connectedness" that was to change his life. Within a few years, he had left NASA and founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences, aimed at the systematic study of the nature of consciousness. At the institute, he came to some fascinating conclusions, detailed here and based on principles of resonance, regarding a possible natural explanation for psychic powers. In later years, Mitchell has developed a "dyadic" model of paired opposites-mind/matter, life/death, etc.-that he also covers here and that owes as much to quantum physics' wave/particle duality as to Taoism's yin/yang. Mitchell isn't afraid to go out on a limb; his contention that the universe "intended" to evolve to higher levels, for example, goes against mainstream Western science. He grounds his ideas in data and reason, however, making this a strong offering for those who enjoy the books of Larry Dossey, Ken Wilber and others pushing the envelope of the science/spirit paradigm. BOMC, QPB and One Spirit selections. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
	The Great Year (DVD) Just as the Earth's spin on its axis causes day and night and it's annual orbit around the Sun is responsible for the ongoing cycle of the seasons, what if there is some greater celestial cycle, lasting thousands of years, slowly influencing the rise and fall of civilization across the globe?
To many ancient cultures, the answers lie in the stars. In their view, time moved in a cyclical pattern, with human civilization and consciousness rising and falling as great ages came and went. Vedic scholars spoke of the Yuga Cycle, a great circular progression of ages; and Plato taught of a large cycle of time which would slowly return us to a "Golden Age". He called this cycle: The Great Year. The Great Year investigates commonalities in these beliefs and looks back into time seeking answers to questions that still loom over science today. How far back do humankind's roots really go? What did the ancients know about the stars and their movements and what can we learn from them? How was the Precession of the Equinox, the slow progression of the stars across the sky over thousands of years, used to mark the rise and fall of these great ages by the ancients? Many cultures spoke of an unseen sun driving Precession and causing the cycle of this Great Year. Could there be an unseen companion to our Sun? The Great Year examines this theory and finds that perhaps these ancients were really onto something!
	PSI Spies by Jim Marrs In PSI Spies, Jim Marrs has provided the original report on the U.S. Army's use of psychic remote viewing as an intelligence tool. Here's how military remote viewing got its start. Related Article by Jim Marrs >>
Book Description PSI Spies will take you behind the scenes of the U.S. Armys formerly top-secret remote viewing unit to discover how the military has used this psychic ability as a tool, and a weapon. Despite the fact that remote viewing was developed by various tax-supported government agencies, including the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and even the U.S. Army, a majority of Americans still have never heard of this faculty. In the 1970s, with the support of Congress, the Army formed a small unit of remote viewers to spy for America. These soldiers/psychic spies gained penetrating knowledge about a wide variety of subjects. They were consulted to stop a Soviet plot to kill President Ronald Reagan. They mentally prowled the halls of the Kremlin. They probed Iraqs hidden weapons sites in preparation for the 1991 Gulf War. From insights into our future to the continuing mysteries of UFOs and crop circles, no subject has been immune to the military remote viewersAmericas Psi Spies.
	Knights Templar Encyclopedia by Karen Ralls
Book Description -Who were the medieval Knights Templar? -How is their name connected to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem? -What does their red cross symbolize? -Why were they suddenly arrested on Friday, October 13, 1307? -What unusual relics or Grail did they harbor? Today, as never before, interest in the Knights Templar is growing exponentially, especially since The Da Vinci Code. But who were these powerful knights of the Crusades? What is fact and what is fiction? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? A first of its kind, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents in convenient, readable, A-to-Z format, the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusades--the Knights Templar. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, this authoritative sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more. The product of more than a decade of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alike--for anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (1119-1312). Knights Templar Encyclopedia includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical time line, and a list of major European Templar sites.
	Opening the Ark of the Covenant by Frank Joseph
Book Description The Ark of the Covenant is at once the most famous and baffling article in history. Although it is cited more often than any other object throughout the Old Testament and was described as the ancient Hebrews' most precious possession, its real meaning and ultimate fate were utterly unknownuntil now. During his worldwide research into its disappearance, author Frank Joseph learned that the Ark was not a mere legend; nor was it just an elaborate box used to store the original Ten Commandments. It was, he asserts, purpose-built to harness the powers of the Earth for humanity's continued physical existence and spiritual evolution. As such, it is the single most priceless fortune mankind has ever possessed. Following the Ark through the Book of Exodus, he discovered its lineage pre-dated the Bible, extending back in time to ancient Egypt and stories of lost Atlantis. Joseph traced the exact circumstances of the Ark's rediscovery under Jerusalem's Temple Mount by the Knights Templar. Having found the precious object, they returned with it to France, where its clandestine journey across Europe would last for the next 800 years. Opening the Ark of the Covenant is the result of a quarter-century-long investigation. It leads from the sea-bottom off the coast of Florida to the remote heights of Frances Pyrenees Mountains and Japan's secret shrines; from the Nile Valley to the Valley of Mexico. This uniquely far-flung, in-depth hunt for the truth about mankinds most valuable possession reveals the Ark's actual function, purpose and location. Opening the Ark of the Covenant is a fact-based examination of the Arks real origins, manufactured purpose, historical application, and present whereabouts. Revealing its genuine nature and ultimate destiny represents the most profound disclosure of its kind, powerful enough to shake the foundations of established religions and modern science alike.
	The Ark, the Shroud, and Mary by Philip Gardiner
Philip Gardiner's new book, The Ark, the Shroud, and Mary, uncovers new facts and startling connections between the Ark of the Covenant, the Shroud of Turin, and Mary. It tracks the historical trail of the Ark from country to country and presents very surprising conclusions.
	Hidden History: Lost Civilizations, Secret Knowledge and Ancient Mysteries by Brian Haughton
The mysteries of the ancient world haunt us, even in today's world of technology and science. From the palace of Knossos to Egypt's pyramids and the temples of Peru, the people of vanished cultures speak to all of us across thousands of dusty years. Hidden History helps to quench our thirst for insight into the artifacts, the fantastical architecture and the enigmatic and mystical individuals who lived in centuries past. A renowned European archaeologist and chronicler of ancient and alternative history, Haughton brings a scholars focus to the exploration of the human enigmas and unexplained phenomena of early history. Read an article by Brian Haughton >>
	Gnosis: PSIence: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena Author: Marie D. Jones
PSIence introduces readers to the latest discoveries in quantum physics and New Science that may explain the existence of paranormal phenomenaUFOs, ghosts, poltergeists, mysterious apparitions, time anomalies, the Bermuda Triangle, energy vorticesand psychic abilities such as ESP, telekinesis, remote viewing, and recalling past lives. Read an article by Marie Jones >>
Our 2006 Choices
	An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming by Al Gore
Book Description Former Vice President Al Gore's New York Times #1 bestselling book is a daring call to action, exposing the shocking reality of how humankind has aided in the destruction of our planet and the future we face if we do not take action to stop global warming. Now, Viking has adapted this book for the most important audience of all: today's youth, who have no choice but to confront this climate crisis head-on. Dramatic full-color photos, illustrations, and graphs combine with Gore's effective and clear writing to explain global warming in very real terms: what it is, what causes it, and what will happen if we continue to ignore it. An Inconvenient Truth will change the way young people understand global warming and hopefully inspire them to help change the course of history. About the Author Former Vice President Al Gore is currently the chairman of both Current TV and Generational Investment Management. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976 and the U.S. Senate in 1984 and 1990, and served eight years as vice president of the United States, from 1993 to 2000. He is the author of the 1992 bestseller Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit. He lives with his wife, Tipper, in Nashville, Tennessee.
	Soul Journey from Lincoln to Lindbergh by Richard Salva Descriptive text, plus testimonials and reviews, are located on my website: www.CrystarPress.com
About the book About fifty years ago a great master of yoga, Paramhansa Yogananda, declared that Abraham Lincoln had been a Himalayan yogi in a past life, and that he was reborn as the famous aviator, Charles Lindbergh. But what do the histories show? Is there anything in the lives of these two men that validates Yogananda's statement? In his new book, Soul Journey from Lincoln to Lindbergh , Richard Salva presents hundreds of similarities in the personalities, characters, and life circumstances of these two American icons. The connections span every aspect of the human condition-from the physical to the mental, emotional, spiritual and interpersonal-and provide convincing evidence that Lincoln reincarnated as Lindbergh. By drawing parallels to the life and words of Lincoln, the author explains how past-life experiences influenced Lindbergh-thus presenting answers to questions about the aviator that have puzzled historians for decades: such as why Lindbergh fought so hard to prevent America from entering WW II. More than one out of every five Americans today believes in reincarnation-yet few are aware of how past-life patterns affect them. Soul Journey fills this gap, by offering a vicarious experience of reincarnation. Through clear and persuasive parallels between the lives of Lincoln and Lindbergh, the reader discovers how the hidden laws of karma and reincarnation impact the events of his or her daily life. Published in time for Lincoln's Birthday, Soul Journey addresses other important issues, such as the secret spiritual history of America's greatest president, including his past life as a Himalayan yogi; the hidden clues that reveal past lives; how greatness is achieved; and the spiritual principles behind the yoga postures that millions now practice. Soul Journey has drawn praise from metaphysical experts. Yoga scholar Dr. David Frawley calls it "a fascinating account." Reincarnation authority Frank DeMarco describes the book as "highly interesting" and "a thoughtful comparison of Lincoln . . . and Lindbergh." And Swami Kriyananda, disciple of Yogananda, asserts that "it deserves to become a classic." About the Author Richard Salva became interested in reincarnation and yoga philosophy in his teens, when he moved to Ananda, a yoga community in the Sierra Nevada foothills. For the next thirty years, he continued his studies under the guidance of Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. An author and minister, he has lectured on reincarnation, yoga philosophy, and history in the United States and in Europe. He currently lives in Silicon Valley, California. ---------------- This is Your Day for Paranormal Treasures http://crystarpress.com/Bonus_Stuff/bonus1.html In just 2 minutes you can acquire a windfall of paranormal gifts from some of the world's best metaphysical teachers - and after doing so, it may be impossible for you to ever look at your life or think of the universe the same way again. Today, as part of a collective desire to help paranormal author Richard Salva make his phenomenal book Soul Journey from Lincoln to Lindbergh a bestseller, you can get powerful and mind-blowing books and audios, and an endless flow of metaphysical abundance, all for just $16.95 - and you get it within minutes. Go here right now and check this out: http://crystarpress.com/Bonus_Stuff/bonus1.html
	Secrets of Mary Magdalene: The Untold Story of History's Most Misunderstood Woman (Secrets) by Dan Burstein (Editor), Arne De Keijzer (Editor), Deirdre Good (Editor), Jennifer Doll (Editor), Elaine H. Pagels (Introduction)
Continuing in the tradition of the New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Code, the latest book from th e team, Secrets of Mary Magdalene, brings together world class experts from different faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives, to discuss the most thought-provoking new ideas and original thinking about Mary Magdalene. All of the contributors to Secrets of Mary Magdalene are well-known and highly respected authors whose books have sold more than five million copies in total. Never before has such a wide range of fascinating ideas and new scholarship about Mary Magdalene been collected in one book that is so timely, popular and accessible.
	Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity : Get Out the Shovel--Why Everything You Know is Wrong (Hardcover) by John Stossel
Editorial Review from Publishers Weekly ABC News correspondent Stossel mines his 20/20 segments for often engaging, frequently tendentious challenges to conventional wisdom, presenting a series of "myths" and then deploying an investigative journalism shovel to unearth "truth." This results in snappy debunkings of alarmism, witch-hunts, satanic ritual abuse prosecutions and marketing hokum like the irradiated-foods panic, homeopathic medicine and the notion that bottled water beats tap. Stossel's libertarian convictions make him particularly fond of exposés of government waste and regulatory fiascoes, which are usually effective but lead inexorably to blanket denunciations of "monster government" and sermons on the wisdom of the market. Sloganeering"Myth: The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) will make America less sexist. Truth: The EEOC will torment people and enrich lawyers"sometimes crowds out objectivity. The author's complacent glosses on overpopulation and global warming ("we can build dykes and move back from the coasts") are especially glib and one-sided. Fans of Stossel's similarly opinionated bestseller Give Me a Break will eat up this new book, but other readers may wince when the author's ideology overshadows the facts. Copyright Š Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
	The Da Vinci Code, Special Illustrated Edition (Hardcover) by Dan Brown
Book Description One of the bestselling novels of all time, Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code has intrigued and thrilled millions of readers around the world. Now all the artwork, symbols, architecture, and historic locationsover 160 imagesare beautifully compiled in this full-color collector's edition. A mind-bending code hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci. A desperate race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe. An astonishing truth concealed for centuries unveiled at last. While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, a baffling cipher found near the body. As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinciclues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter. The stakes are raised when Langdon uncovers a startling link: the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sionan actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others. Langdon suspects they are on the hunt for a breathtaking historical secret, one that has proven through the centuries to be as enlightening as it is dangerous. In a frantic race through Paris, and beyond, Langdon and Neveu find themselves matching wits with a faceless powerbroker who appears to anticipate their every move. Unless they can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle, the Priory's secretand an explosive ancient truthwill be lost forever. Instantly catapulted to the top of the bestseller lists around the world, The Da Vinci Code is simultaneously lightning-paced, intelligent, and intricately layered with remarkable research and detail. From secrets embedded in the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, to the symbols of ancient Egypt, to the architecture of landmarks such as the Louvre, Westminster Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel, and more, this fully illustrated collector's edition delivers the complete reading experience of Dan Brown's riveting novelfrom the opening pages to the unpredictable and stunning conclusion.

	A Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery Alchemical Active Imagination : Revised Edition (C. G. Jung Foundation Books) (Paperback) by Marie-Louise von Franz
Book Description C. G. Jung's most important living disciple explains alchemy as a symbolic process of psychological and spiritual transformation. Although alchemy is popularly regarded as the science that sought to transmute base physical matter, many of the medieval alchemists were more interested in developing a discipline that would lead to the psychological and spiritual transformation of the individual. C. G. Jung discovered in his study of alchemical texts a symbolic and imaginal language that expressed many of his own insights into psychological processes. In this book, Dr. von Franz examines a text by the sixteenth-century alchemist and physician Gerhard Dorn in order to show the relationship of alchemy to the concepts and techniques of analytical psychology. In particular, she shows that the alchemists practiced a kind of meditation similar to Jung's technique of active imagination, which enables one to dialogue with the unconscious archetypal elements in the psyche. The book opens therapeutic insights into the relations among spirit, soul, and body in the practice of active imagination.
	The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future (Paperback, March 30, 2002) by Chris Morton, Ceri Louise Thomas
This is an excellent book for those with interest in the interconnection of all people and our past. Explore the most common beliefs/concepts about the skull, not just popular or scientific: from Native American shaman to top level scientists working for Hewlett Packard when they conducted scientific tests on the Mitchell-Hedges Skull in 1970.
	Digital Photography Digital Photography : A simple step-by-step visual guide to taking great photographs and digitally enhancing them using Photoshop (Paperback) by Michael Wright
Book Description A unique approach to a hot subject--digital photography and Photoshop. The only book that shows you how to do it: pictures first, words second. Michael Wright argues that words spoil most photography books, which are overcomplicated by too much text. It should, he argues, be possible to understand the sequence of events in a photographic or computer process without having to read the text. Photography is a visual process, and the best way to get it across, simply and easily, is visually. We rose to that challenge in the design of this book. We took out everything that wasn't absolutely essential, and illustrated every conceivable step; and it has proved to be remarkably effective. We applied this approach to all areas of digital photography, from composing and taking the shot in the first place, to manipulating the image on a computer, using either Photoshop Elements or Photoshop 7. The result: a completely unique guide to digital photography. About the Author Michael Wright is a photographer and artist who teaches art and photography at Hertfordshire University in the UK. He is the author of three books: the forthcoming Step by Step Digital Family Photographs (Ilex), An Introduction to Mixed Media and An Introduction to Pastels (both DK).
Our 2005 Choices
Forbidden History : Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestrial Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization Gods, Genes, and Consciousness: Nonhuman Intervention in Human History Our Solarian Legacy: Multidimensional Humans in a Self-Learning Universe The Anunnaki's Children The Biology Of Belief: Unleashing The Power Of Consciousness, Matter And Miracles

	Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East (6 Vol. Set) by Baird T. Spalding (Paperback) US orders Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East (6 Vol. Set) by Baird T. Spalding (Paperback) UK orders Reader's comments:
"LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF THE MASTERS OF THE FAR EAST" caused me to search into the deeper realities and meaning of Life. After reading these books, I realized that I was living in the mundane world of religious doctrine and dogma. I was given what I wanted to hear, not what I should be hearing. In 1966 I left the world of organized religion and I will never return to that again. I was a dedicated person to the church and the bible studies. I have read the Life and Teachings six times, not just reading, but studying. What made me think that this is a truth? There is no scientific evidence to back this up? There is no mention of these things in the Wall Street Journal or in the New York Times? No matter where I looked none of these things were mentioned. Could it be a something within us that intuitively draws a searching person? The skeptics, critics, "unbeliever," that I knew did not stop my spiritual resolve and I persevered. For the first time was I thinking for myself. In 1991 a book called "The Kybalion" and "Divine Pymande" came into my life and was a major puzzle in resolving the mystery of Life that revealed the laws and principles that enabled the Masters of the Himalayas to do the things they were able to do. My path in Life was forever changed because of the greater awareness that gave me mental poise and a firm direction in Life. For the first time was I able to live in the now and not be swayed by misinformation, skepticism, or even the malicious conduct of other people. I am not affected by political opinion. I can read and understand between the lines. Yet, I am able to maintain a flexible mind and not have to defend my opinions. My past was left to history and I was looking forward to the new teachings of Spirit. I am experiencing true freedom for the first time. Why am I writing all this? It is not in the reading of books that a person will benefit, but what a person will do with it. Some people will read and life goes on in the usual manner, while others will take it to their heart and increase their Spiritual Knowledge and acquire true freedom and they experience true Spiritual development. They become changed persons. To the skeptic and "defender of opinions," Life will always be a mystery and they will always be stuck in their mundane world of materialism as a self made person and continue the struggle in their unawareness. Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East will give a person a reason to look into the greater realms of reality and if they will but "look," the answers will be surprising and refreshing. Scientific evidence and verification of these things is not possible at the moment because it has not completely unfolded in their field of awareness. However, science has made tremendous progress in revealing the structure of the Universe, which to the Spiritual aware person indicates that our "material" world as we are able to perceive it, is not as "material" as we think it is. In this view, we can understand why the Masters of the Himalayas travel effortlessly through the "invisible." They used a higher LAW that that for the most part escapes the collective race consciousness.... by J. R. Seydel

	Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed (UK - now selling) Now in this exciting and incredibly thought provoking work, Gardiner reveals the truth behind Solomon's Temple. For generations scholars and researchers have tried in vain to discover this fabled edifice, only to be confronted by one problem after another. All the problems raised by these disparate and often desperate people have now been fully answered and can be revealed to the world. Related Link: Philip Gardiner

	Gnosis Of The Cosmic Christ (Paperback) by Tau Malachi This groundbreaking work is the first to present the Christian Gnosis of the Kabbalah in a practical and deeply esoteric way. It takes the reader from the basic ideas of the Kabbalah to in-depth explorations of the Tree of Life. Gnostic legends and myths of the Holy Mother, St. Lazarus, St. Mary Magdalene, and Jesus are woven into the study of the Holy Sefirot as well as commentaries on the Ten Commandments and The Beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount.

	The Temple of Man by R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz
Schwaller de Lubicz spent his entire lifetime pursuing his deep passion of figuring and comprehending the link between so-called cosmic realms and terrestrial nature including alchemy, physics, mathematics, geometry, art, astronomy, and, among his favorites, symbolism. He spent over fifteen years engaged in his studies of Ancient Egyptian Anthropocosmos Man and his temples. His work, The Temple of Man, reflects such skill and determination of comprehending Pharaonic Consciousness, it exceeds far beyond any other works of disciplined study along these lines I have ever encountered. [...] Fragment of the review by Dr. Colette M. Dowell
	The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic (Paperback) (ltd edition) (Hardcover) by Israel Regardie, Christopher S. Hyatt
One stop sourcebook for Hermetic and Cabalistic Magic Book Description Regardie's classic, final testament to the Golden Dawn. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with many color plates. The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic is the easiest edition to study. An essential text in any library of magical works. This limited edition contains over 150 pages of new material including several new articles, a Master Table of Contents and an extensive Index! Hardbound, 8 1/2" x 11". Each copy of this Limited Edition is individually numbered and signed by Christopher S. Hyatt, Ph.D. who was Regardie's long-time colleague. About the Author Israel Regardie (1907-1985) was considered by many to be the last living Adept of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. At an early age, Regardie worked as Aleister Crowley's personal secretary. In addition to his extensive writings, Regardie practiced as a chiropractor and as a neo-Reichian therapist. He taught psychiatry at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and contributed articles to many psychology magazines.
	Present Moment Awareness by Shannon Duncan (Hardcover) Click on the cover to enlarge.
From the Inside Flap As a striving entrepreneur, Shannon Duncan had always thought that money and success would bring him happiness. But when he retired a multimillionaire before the age of thirty and could buy almost any possession or experience he wanted, he realized that the source of happiness was definitely elsewhere. Through a series of realizations, brought about through self-exploration and study, Duncan realized that what he was really searching for was to feel good about himself, and thus feel safe and peaceful in the world. Once he gained the opportunity to realize what wouldn't bring him peace, he began to understand that peace was always within him, underneath the turmoil, if only he would surrender enough to see it. Duncans book, *Present Moment Awareness, has already become a self-published word-of-mouth phenomenon, garnering praise for its practical, down-to-earth advice for living in the present. Filled with easy, accessible anecdotes and exercises, Present Moment Awareness* shows readers how they can drop their emotional baggage, calm their worries about the future, and start enjoying the peace and happiness that can only be found in the present moment. Through a series of simple but enlightening concepts, Duncan shows how we can discover the true causes of our stress and discontent, transform our emotions from rulers into advisors, and start enjoying our lives, right here and now. __________________________________________________ Consider also: Present Moment Awareness System Deluxe Kit *The Present Moment Awareness System* is a truly unique, multi-dimensional approach to personal growth. At its core is the book *Present Moment Awareness.*
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	Maat Revealed, Philosophy of Justice in Ancient Egypt by Anna MANCINI, Ph. D Published in November, 2004 (also available as e-book (Adobe Reader) )
Unlike ancient Rome, Egypt did not transmit any legal system to us, but rather an idea of justice our modern minds can hardly understand. In the ancient Egyptian world, almost all the texts and inscriptions speak of justice. All the texts of wisdom teach that one has to conform to Maat, an obscure and omnipresent concept that Egyptologists have translated into the expression "Goddess of Truth and Justice". Egyptian justice is so different from ours that Egyptologists and historians of religions believe they have not yet fully understood its meaning. They regret this fact because understanding Maat would be a gateway to a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian world. As for lawyers, they have limited themselves to the Greco-Roman sources on the philosophy of Justice and the discoveries of Egyptologists in this philosophical field remain thoroughly ignored. Thanks to her experience in ancient history of law and her ability to understand ancient symbols, the author provides Egyptology with the missing pieces that were needed to form a coherent image of Maat. Once revealed, Maat sheds a new and unexpected light on the whole of Egyptian civilization. As a bridge between traditionally separate fields of academic research, this book is a useful and groundbreaking contribution to Egyptology, the history of religions and the modern philosophy of law.

	Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Bradbury's novel details the eternal war between censorship and freedom of thought and continues to be relevant today more than ever. In Bradbury's future, books are illegal and happily so--citizens are too busy watching their wall-sized televisions and listening to their in-ear "seashell" radios to care about the loss of good literature.
	Ancient Mysteries by Peter James, Nick Thorpe October 30, 2001 672 pages
There may be a wide gap between uncritical belief and hard-line skepticism, but that doesn't mean many writers have chosen to explore this territory. Now science writer Peter James and archaeologist Dr. Nick Thorpe have teamed up again to examine Ancient Mysteries, pledging allegiance to no theory or theorist, free to explore any explanation supported by the evidence. As often happens, they must finally throw up their hands in confusion, but getting there is half the fun. Did King Arthur really exist? Who was Robin Hood? How did the enormous stone heads of Easter Island find their way to their resting places? Why did the Mayans disappear? These are some of the 37 big questions tackled by James and Thorpe in nearly 700 pages. A few of their selections may seem curious when compared to the puzzles that have gripped us for centuries, but overall their penetrating analyses of legend and archaeological data are fascinating and engagingly written. For those who can tolerate a bit of uncertainty in their reading, Ancient Mysteries will be a profoundly satisfying look into the fuzzy boundaries of our knowledge. --Rob Lightner--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Product Description: What was the Minotaur? Did a Welsh prince discover America? Did Robin Hood really exist? How does the Star of Bethlehem fit into the science of astronomy? Is the Vinland Map a fake? Can archaeologists use spirit messages to guide their work? For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and charlatans have attempted to decipher the baffling mysteries of our past, from the Stonehenge to the lost continent of Atlantis. Today, however, DNA testing, radiocarbon dating, and other cutting-edge investigative tools, together with a healthy dose of common sense, are guiding us closer to the truth. Peter James and Nick Thorpe, the professional historian and archaeologist team who created the acclaimed Ancient Inventions, now tackle these age-old conundrums, presenting the latest information from the scientific community--and the most startling challenges to traditional explanations of mysteries such as: - The rise and fall of the Maya - A lost cache of Dead Sea Scrolls - The curse of Tutankhamun - The devastation of Sodom and Gomorrah - The Nazca Lines These true mystery stories twist and turn like a good whodunit, as James and Thorpe present the evidence for and against the expert theories, shedding new light on humankind's age-old struggle to make sense of the past. The authors also make dramatic contributions of their own to the fray, demonstrating persuasively that cataustrophic events--including the collisions of comets with the Earth long ago--could explain puzzles that have baffled experts for centuries. Ancient Mysteries will entertain and enlighten, delight the curious and inform the serious.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

	The Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh by W.M. Flinders Petrie
Based on the author's work in Egypt in the 1880s, this unusual volume addresses one of history's greatest puzzles -how were the pyramids of Gizeh built? Before Petrie undertook this study, the Great Pyramid was a byword for paradox - something that was generally familiar, yet not accurately known. No measurements or detailed examination had been performed. Petrie set out to apply mathematical methods to the study of the pyramids and surrounding temples, with the objective of understanding the methods and abilities of the ancient workers. The result, presented in this volume, is a complete set of measurements of the pyramids, both inside and outside. These provide the foundation for the rest of the book, which deals with the architectural ideas of the pyramid builders, the mechanical methods they used, and a comparison of previous theories with the facts that Petrie had newly established.

	The Mystery of Easter Island (Mystic Travellers Series) by Katherine Routledge
The Mystery of Easter Island was originally published in 1919, based upon the research of an English lady, Katherine Routledge, who lived on the island in 1914-15. She learned the Rapanui language and interviewed all the old people she could find who still remembered the past. The more we now know about the archaeology of Easter Island, the better this material looks. Routledge did excavations, camped out all over the island and accumulated vast quantities of research material. A 'must read' for someone going to Easter Island. Related links: Wonders of the World: 2005 Wall Calendar Easter Island books on Amazon.com
	Becoming Like God by Michael Berg September 9, 2004
Michael Berg, editor in chief of Kabbalah Magazine, offers an easy-to-digest manual on becoming like God. Drawing upon the traditional teachings of the Kabbalah, Berg shows readers how to overcome the ego nature, which the ancient texts name as the "desire to receive for the self alone." Throughout the book, Berg (The Way) uses the metaphor of imprisonment, claiming that most of us are confined in a jail of pain, suffering and death. Our job is to escape, which means conquering the evil prison guard (ego). Berg's amazingly Buddhist-like teachings offer enticing motivation for taking on this powerful opponent. Who wouldn't want fight ego and become like God with an "infinite payload of health, joy, and life" (which Berg claims is our birthright)? The key to this jailbreak, according to Berg, is to stop looking out for oneself, and starting looking out for the needs of the collective. This book may not tell you everything you want to know about accomplishing this new life mission, but it is an inspiring primer. --Gail Hudson Product Description: In his continuing work to demystify and teach the ancient, esoteric texts of Kabbalah, Michael Berg suggests that the time is right for people to break free of "ego nature" and achieve total joy and immortality: in other words, to "become God." Advising ruthless honesty about human life - its pain, suffering, and death - and then providing an escape plan based on those truths, Berg uses the tools of Kabbalah - such as the Zohar, the key text of the discipline - as well as the collective energy of all the individuals sharing this path to help form that critical mass that will allow everyone to realize their true, joyous nature. Becoming God gives readers the methodology to be applied at every moment to destroy ego, begin transformative sharing, and create a path to realize their true, godlike nature. Related Link: http://www.becominglikegod.com/?p=learn
	Conversations with God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1) by Neale Donald Walsch
Blasphemy! Heresy! Who does this man think he is, claiming to speak directly to God?! Jesus did it, Muhammad did it, the Jewish prophets did it, but none of their Gods had the sardonic wit or raw verve of Prophet Walsch's God. Neale Donald Walsch isn't claiming to be the Messiah of a new religion, just a frustrated man who sat down one day with pen in his hand and some tough questions in his heart. As he wrote his questions to God, he realized that God was answering them... directly... through Walsch's pen. The result, far from the apocalyptic predictions or cultic eccentricities you might expect, turns out to be matter-fact, in-your-face wisdom on how to get by in life while remaining true to yourself and your spirituality. Book 2 and 3

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