The Red Book – Liber Novus (A Reader’s Edition) by Carl Gustav Jung and Shamdasani A portable edition of the famous Red Book text and essay. The Red Book, published to wide acclaim in 2009, contains the nucleus of C. G. Jung’s later works. It was here that he developed his principal theories of the archetypes, the … Read more
Man and His Symbols by Carl Gustav Jung Man and His Symbols owes its existence to one of Jung’s own dreams. The great psychologist dreamed that his work was understood by a wide public, rather than just by psychiatrists, and therefore he agreed to write and edit this fascinating book. Here, Jung examines the full world … Read more
A Passion for the Planets: Envisioning Other Worlds, From the Pleistocene to the Age of the Telescope by William Sheehan Astronomy is by far the most popular of the physical sciences, enticing enough to become a major cultural preoccupation for many, and for some an enthralling scientific activity which veritably rules their lives. What is … Read more
Celestial Shadows: Eclipses, Transits, and Occultations by John Westfall and William Sheehan Much of what is known about the universe came from the study of celestial shadows. This book looks in detail at the way eclipses and other celestial shadows have given us amazing insights into the nature of the objects in our solar system and … Read more
David Levy’s Guide to Eclipses, Transits, and Occultations by David H Levy In this simple guide, David Levy inspires readers to experience the wonder of eclipses and other transient astronomical events for themselves. Covering both solar and lunar eclipses, he gives step-by-step instructions on how to observe and photograph eclipses. As well as explaining the … Read more
The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012 by Anthony Aveni December 21, 2012. The Internet, bookshelves, and movie theaters are full of prophecies, theories, and predictions that this date marks the end of the world, or at least the end of the world as we know it. Whether the end will result from … Read more
Constellations: The Story of Space Told Through the 88 Known Star Patterns in the Night Sky by Govert Schilling Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinating guide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each. In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us … Read more
Sun, Moon, Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses, from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets by Tyler Nordgren One of Amazon’s Best Science Books of 2016On August 21, 2017, more than ten million Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: the first total eclipse of the sun in America in almost forty years. In Sun … Read more
Exploring Ancient Skies: A Survey of Ancient and Cultural Astronomy by David H Kelley and Eugene Milone (forwarded by Anthony Aveni) Exploring Ancient Skies brings together the methods of archaeology and the insights of modern astronomy to explore the science of astronomy as it was practiced in various cultures prior to the invention of the … Read more
Conversing with the Planets: How Science and Myth Invented the Cosmos by Anthony Aveni An award-winning professor takes readers on a guided tour of the stunning celestial discoveries of past cultures. Interweaving the astronomy, mythology, and anthropology of ancient peoples, Aveni shows how to discover the harmony between their beliefs and their study of the … Read more
In the shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses by Anthony Aveni In anticipation of solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of this mesmerizing cosmic display Since the first humans looked up and saw the sun swallowed by darkness, our species … Read more
Star Stories: Constellations and People by Anthony Aveni Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures “Aveni skillfully guides us around the awesome night sky through the imagination of different peoples around the world, past and present. A wonderful treasury of … Read more
New Techniques of Prediction ( Rare Books Vol 1,2 and 3 Combined) Author H R Seshadri Iyer – Commentary by Chistabo Rare Book Also Review New Techniques of Prediction ( Rare Books Vol 1, 2 and 3 Combined) by H R Seshadri Iyer New Techniques of Prediction ( Rare Books Vol 1 and 2 Combined) … Read more
Cold Reading: Know Their Thoughts, Read Their Mind, Predict Their Future by George Hutton Ancient Seers Every empire, every kingdom, every village had a seer. One who was consulted when problems arose. The King of Sparta famously consulted the Oracle before the battle of Thermopylae. Even Nancy Reagan consulted with a psychic. Love And Money … Read more
Grave Predictions: Tales of Mankind’s Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian and Disastrous Destiny by Drew Ford “This is a book of stories intended to describe that hand of mortal destruction in 16 utterly different, yet all apocalyptically stunning ways!” — Harlan Ellison, from the Introduction.These compelling visions of post-apocalyptic societies and dystopian worlds include short stories by some … Read more
Mayan Calendar Prophecies: Predictions for 2012 and Beyond (All 4 Parts Combined) by Gary C Daniels Mayan Calendar Prophecies asks: did the Maya really predict the end of the world on December 21, 2012? If not, then what did the Maya actually predict for 2012? And are the Mayan predictions “prophecies,” i.e., the result of … Read more