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Understand Ritual and Ceremonial Magick in the Modern Era"MAGICK is the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will."-Aleister Crowley, from the IntroductionMagick in Theory and Practice is Part 3 of Aleister Crowley's four-part masterwork Magick: Liber ABA, Book Four, a foundational resource of modern magick, occultism, and hermeticism. Crowley's unparalleled knowledge of magick (which is defined as the effort, in Wicca and certain other belief systems, undertaken to affect personal transformation or external change), acquired as both scholar and practitioner, made him one of the world's leading experts on the subject. He was a British occult mystic who even created his own esoteric, magick-based spiritual philosophy called Thelema, for which he wrote the sacred texts. In Crowley's broad view, magick represents the act of affecting the world through thoughts and actions. Often known for his sensational teachings and self-created diabolical image (he was infamously known, in his own words, as "the Wickedest Man in the World!"), Crowley here provides an accessible and comprehensive entry into the world of magick for all readers. Synthesizing the most salient elements of his many other writings on the subject, this insightful and instructive volume focuses specifically on how to understand and perform ceremonial magick. Part 1 thoroughly explores definition, theory, formulas, methods, and philosophy of magick, along with the importance of self-discipline. In the second half, Crowley illuminates and provides instructions for several of the most significant magical rituals, including the Star Ruby banishing. Replete with useful advice, copious footnotes, and a comprehensive bibliography, Magick in Theory and Practice includes helpful instructions for creating conducive mindsets and appropriate physical settings for practicing magick. It is a must-read for any aspiring magus, mage, practitioner of magic, or student of the occult, and a belongs in every magician's library. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648370101).

The Six Shooter's Indispensable Guide No firearm is more easily recognizable than the 1873 Colt single action Army revolver - conjuring up images of Theodore Roosevelt in the Dakotas, Lt. George Patton with Black Jack Pershing in Mexico and the Earps and Doc Holliday at the O.K. Corral.Colt's famous six-shooter is one of hundreds of models of single action revolvers that have been used in battles across the continent. Packed with more than 350 photos and thousands of facts about single-action revolvers from 1850 to today, Single Action Sixguns captures a history beginning with Samuel Colt and ending with Bill Ruger, John Linebaugh and Dick Casull.In this fascinating book, you will find chapters on: Customizing single action sixguns Grips, loads and leather Hunting Personal defense Ammunition, cartridge reloading and moreThis book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635616913).

Use Ancient Symbolism to Heal Common IllnessesWhat does your Sun Sign tell you about your health? In The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation, George Washington Carey and Inez Eudora Perry reveal the ancient wisdom of holistic medicine and medical astrology to demonstrate how your astrological sign can be used to heal common illnesses. In the early-twentieth century, Carey, an American physician, and Perry, a noted astrologer, adapted the teachings of Dr. Wilhelm H. Schuessler, an influential figure in the German homeopathy movement. Carey and Perry combined Schuessler's teachings with religion, astrology, and the physical sciences to form a theory of a mineral-based model of human disease, which they present in The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation. Part One offers a summary of the twelve signs of the zodiac, and how they correspond to the vibrations of the twelve mineral salts, demonstrating how to use them to heal from nearly any disease. Part Two details each mineral salt and its uses, and follows the link between the Sun Signs and the basics of homeopathy. It explains how the Sun Signs correspond to Biblical symbolism, using texts from the Kabbalah, Freemasonry, and eastern and western philosophy. The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation teaches the basic homeopathic principles of using nature to improve health, including how to develop one's own astrological-based homeopathic first-aid kit. Readers give The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation overwhelmingly positive reviews. As one online reviewer noted, "This book is the holy grail of all healing modalities."This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635618894).

Experience Life Among the World's Northernmost PeopleThroughout history, few cultures have seemed more mysterious than the native hunter-gatherer societies of the far north. These nomadic people often thrived in unforgiving conditions on frozen, treeless terrain above the Arctic Circle, where mere survival was an everyday challenge. Known among themselves simply as the People, the Inuit men and women that Europeans called "Eskimos" existed for centuries in harmony with the unforgiving natural world around them; when times were good they prospered on natural bounties, and when times were bad they overcame the bleakest of conditions just to make it through. Prior to their contact with many other Europeans in the early twentieth century, Danish explorer Peter Freuchen befriended and lived among the Inuit in Greenland. He studied their language and ways of life firsthand, eventually marrying and having children with an Inuit woman there. Since they were a people with no written language, Freuchen's captivating observations offered the rest of the world some of the earliest eyewitness accounts of "Eskimo" lifestyle. Before his account was published, Western writers often romanticized the life of the Inuit; where others pictured a near-mythological life of hardship in an inhospitable landscape of icy bleakness, Freuchen revealed the tapestry of a rich and storied culture set in a world of raw beauty. Examining pre-westernized Inuit societies in Greenland, northern Canada, and Alaska, Freuchen's Book of the Eskimos is a rare and uniquely personal portrait of the indigenous people of the Arctic. Brimming with fascinating information, color, humor, and warmth, this classic chronicle of the everyday lives and customs of these resourceful communities and families offers a completely engaging immersion into a foreign land and an excellent introduction to the tenacious people living at the top of the world. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648372708).

Experience Life Among the World's Northernmost PeopleThroughout history, few cultures have seemed more mysterious than the native hunter-gatherer societies of the far north. These nomadic people often thrived in unforgiving conditions on frozen, treeless terrain above the Arctic Circle, where mere survival was an everyday challenge. Known among themselves simply as the People, the Inuit men and women that Europeans called "Eskimos" existed for centuries in harmony with the unforgiving natural world around them; when times were good they prospered on natural bounties, and when times were bad they overcame the bleakest of conditions just to make it through. Prior to their contact with many other Europeans in the early twentieth century, Danish explorer Peter Freuchen befriended and lived among the Inuit in Greenland. He studied their language and ways of life firsthand, eventually marrying and having children with an Inuit woman there. Since they were a people with no written language, Freuchen's captivating observations offered the rest of the world some of the earliest eyewitness accounts of "Eskimo" lifestyle. Before his account was published, Western writers often romanticized the life of the Inuit; where others pictured a near-mythological life of hardship in an inhospitable landscape of icy bleakness, Freuchen revealed the tapestry of a rich and storied culture set in a world of raw beauty. Examining pre-westernized Inuit societies in Greenland, northern Canada, and Alaska, Freuchen's Book of the Eskimos is a rare and uniquely personal portrait of the indigenous people of the Arctic. Brimming with fascinating information, color, humor, and warmth, this classic chronicle of the everyday lives and customs of these resourceful communities and families offers a completely engaging immersion into a foreign land and an excellent introduction to the tenacious people living at the top of the world. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648372716).

The Classic Study of Cognition by Two Pioneers of Artificial Intelligence First published in 1972, this monumental work develops and defends the authors' information processing theory of human reasoning. Human reasoners, they argue, can be modeled as symbolic "information processing systems" (IPSs), abstracted entirely from physiological bases. Modeling subjects with IPSs yields predictive theories of their problem-solving behavior and performance, and psychological insight into their heuristics and methods.Newell and Simon's previous epoch-making collaborations included the General Problem Solver, the Logic Theorist, and the Information Processing Language. This book is a careful application of those ideas from artificial intelligence - the ideas of AI's first golden age - to cognitive psychology. The authors first develop the formal theory of information processing systems. They then report studies of three symbolic reasoning tasks, and analyze that data using the information processing paradigm. In the final section, they state their comprehensive theory of human problem-solving. The success of the models of cognition given in Human Problem Solving was a major piece of evidence for the physical symbol system hypothesis, which Newell and Simon would first state a few years later. Newell went on to co-develop the Soar cognitive architecture, and Simon to receive the Nobel Prize in Economics. The two jointly received the Turing Award in 1975 for the research program of which Human Problem Solving was the culmination.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635617928).

Carefully Crafted Lessons to Master WatercolorsThere is no shortage of books on painting, but there are few-if any-which so thoughtfully and systematically teach you how to progressively build your skills as a beginner or a sophisticated artist.If you ready to discover the endless possibilities of painting with watercolor, then explore this elusive medium with accomplished painting instructor Michael Crespo. This highly regarded how-to will assist both the seasoned artist seeking to reinvigorate their technique, and the beginner seeking a variety of watercolor approaches.Structured after Crespo's a long running and popular painting course, this step-by-step guide to watercolor painting covers elementary, intermediate, and advanced techniques. Topics include brush movement, color plans, washes, gouache, surface unity, chiaroscuro and others. Each lesson is paired with thought-provoking practice exercises plus examples of student work as they progress through the course. Crespo's celebrated teaching style shines in lessons that are useful, versatile, and engaging. Watercolor Class encourages creative exploration and growth from painters of all skill levels, and above all, a profound appreciation for the enchanting art of watercolor. Painting enthusiasts will also enjoy and benefit from Michael's other work, How to Make an Oil Painting.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635616956).

Find Everything You Want to Know About Gods and Goddesses of the WorldAll civilizations throughout history have sought to answer the great mysteries of life on earth through worship of gods, deities, or creators. Encyclopedia of Gods offers a comprehensive survey of 2,500 major and minor gods, goddesses, and deities from religions, cultures, folklores, and mythologies across the globe. Entries are listed alphabetically, beginning with A-a, the Mesopotamian sun goddess, and ending with Zurvan, the Persian god of fate; in between is everything known about Osiris, Ra, Isis, Horus, Manu, and thousands more. Each entry covers specific pantheons, dates of worship, the role the god played, and defining characteristics, symbols, and attributes. The listings range from short descriptions of lesser-known deities to full narrative essays covering major gods and goddesses, and include appearances in literature and art. Covering a tremendous breadth of human history from 60,000 years ago to the present and fully indexed and cross-referenced by civilization and subject, this invaluable reference manual is an essential resource for any student, researcher, or teacher of theological, historical, or anthropological studies, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning about deities worshipped throughout history. Whether used to look up details about specific gods or civilizations or just read from cover to cover, Encyclopedia of Gods is an extremely thorough and endlessly absorbing source of information. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648372260).

Capture Nature's Beauty with Simple Step-by-Step InstructionsFeaturing step-by-step instructions, this guide can help everyone from a complete novice to an expert artist experimenting with a new medium. Acclaimed artist and teacher Claudia Nice shows you how to combine pen and ink with watercolor to create stunning nature illustrations.You'll feel like you're working alongside the author as she guides you through her trademark techniques in a clear, friendly voice. Nice focuses on first establishing a strong command of small details like soil, leaves, wildflowers and birds, before moving on to strategies for capturing a variety of panoramic settings, including quiet forest scenes, coral reefs, prairies, deserts, ponds and mountains. By the time you finish this book, you will have learned to paint six varied ecosystems, combining smaller elements into full-scale projects, leaving you prepared to capture the joy and beauty of any natural landscape you might encounter.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635610737).

John Taffin's Expert Look at the Heavy-Hitters of the Handgun IndustryIf your interest is whet by history, shooting or the large caliber handguns, this is the book for you.In this comprehensive guide, firearms expert John Taffin follows the development of big bores from 1870 to today. His fascinating model to model review includes more than 300 photos and fine details about the pioneering sixguns, as well as the influence those guns have had on each other and the field of competitive shooting.Famous big bore revolvers featured in this book include the .357 Magnum, the .44 Magnum, the .45 Colt, and an armory of other popular large bore handguns. Written in an easy-to-follow format, Big Bore Sixguns lays out a detailed history of Colts, Smith & Wessons, Rugers, and the men who made them.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635616905).

The Time-Tested Trading Classic is Back In Print"I have read more than 100 books on trading...This is the best." -Amazon ReviewerRobert Miner's Dynamic Trading has been out of print for almost 20 years. This is a faithful reissue of a classic that first introduced to the trading world the integration of practical and simplified Elliott Wave and Fib Time and Price trade strategies. Named "Trading Book of the Year" when it was first released, Robert Miner's Dynamic Trading quickly became a classic of practical trade strategies and remains as relevant today as it was when first released. Miner teaches you how to increase the probability of making winning trades by focusing on key aspects of market behavior rather than forecasts. A veteran trader and trading educator who has taught around the world and has written for leading trading publications since the mid-1980s, Robert Miner has been named "Guru of the Year" by the Supertraders Almanac and the winner of numerous trading contests sponsored by major brokerage houses. In Dynamic Trading, Miner includes many real-world examples of trades and practical strategies from entry to exit. Complete with charts and diagrams, a thorough glossary of terminology, a resource bibliography, and a Dynamic Trading Guidelines appendix, Dynamic Trading is a valuable resource for both novice investors and experienced professionals. Miner will help you succeed for the long haul by developing and maintaining structured, patient, and disciplined trading plans. A leading authority on Gann indicators and analysis, Elliott Wave pattern analysis and Fibonacci Time and Price strategies, Robert Miner founded Dynamic Traders Group, Inc. in the mid-1980s to provide investors with market analysis and trade strategy reports. His time-tested, original approach provides effective and unique time, price, and pattern strategies for trading in the financial, futures, forex, and stock/ETF markets. Readers will welcome his unique, straightforward, and easy-to-understand approach in this classic of technical analysis that is as relevant today as it was when first publish.