Modern Wisdom

Revised and Reformatted Dec 2021 Have you heard of practicing witchcraft and magick to gain what you want in life and are interested to learn more? Have you always wanted to understand how to cast a spell? Are you tired of having a vague understanding of wicca & witchcraft? Look no further and prepare yourself for an exciting journey that will lift you to new heights. This Beginners Modern Witch Guide dispels the many concepts of old, haggard women flying on broomsticks. Inside is the TRUTH about magick! Magick is something ANY human can partake in to receive the many beautiful benefits & ...

This Economist book describes emerging military technologies and places them in the larger context of today's politics, diplomacy, business and social issues. It shows how efforts to win wars or keep the peace are driving enormous and multifold technological advances. Broadly speaking, defence technologies will continue to provide enormous advantages to advanced, Western armed forces. For anyone who wants to know just how smart the global war, defence and intelligence machine is, this will be revealing and fascinating reading.

Embark on a journey through the ebb and flow of the seasons with "Roots and Rituals: Reclaiming Appalachian Wisdom Through Seasonal Practices." This guidebook is an essential companion for those seeking to align their lives with the natural world's rhythm and for readers looking to incorporate the ancestral wisdom of Appalachian traditions into their daily routines. Penned by Ivy Mae, the author of "Sacred Smoke and Mountain Spirits: The Art of Appalachian Incense and Smudging," this tome is your portal to the sacred traditions, botanical knowledge, and the rich tapestry of folklore that ...

For over two decades, Donald Michael Kraig's Modern Magick has been the world's most popular step-by-step guide to working real magick. Tens of thousands of individuals and groups have used this course as their primary instruction manual. Now, greatly revised and expanded, this set of lessons is more complete and relevant to your life than ever. Modern Magick will safely guide you-even if you know little or nothing-through a progressive series of practical exercises and rituals, complemented by the knowledge, history, insights, and theory you need to become a successful ceremonial magician.

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is one of the greatest guides to human flourishing ever written, but its length and style have left many readers languishing. How to Flourish is a colloquial new translation by Susan Sauve Meyer that makes Aristotle's timeless insights about how to lead a good life more engaging and accessible than ever before.

Modern Man in Search of a Soul is the classic introduction to the thought of Carl Jung. Along with Freud and Adler, Jung was one of the chief founders of modern psychiatry. In this book, Jung examines some of the most contested and crucial areas in the field of analytical psychology: dream analysis, the primitive unconscious, and the relationship between psychology and religion.

Tired. Bloated. Moody. In pain. You’ve normalized it—but you don’t have to. We’re facing a different kind of epidemic. It’s not cancer or diabetes—it’s disconnection. From our bodies. From our true selves. From the vibrant health we’re meant to enjoy. The Mysterious Mind reveals how ancient Ayurvedic principles can explain—and help reverse—the chronic “dis-ease” of modern life. Neurologist Dr. Trupti Gokani fuses Eastern wisdom with Western medicine to help you understand your body’s signals, realign with your natural Dosha, and reclaim your health. Inside, ...

In this classic account of madness, Michel Foucault shows once and for all why he is one of the most distinguished European philosophers since the end of World War II. Madness and Civilization, Foucault's first book and his finest accomplishment, will change the way in which you think about society. Evoking shock, pity, and fascination, it might also make you question the way you think about yourself.

Is it possible that a place called Lemuria existed? What about the missing continent of MU? What does being a Lemurian actually mean for you today? The answer to these questions and more is revealed in this book.

Aurelia Schwartz has spent twenty-three years maintaining the equilibrium between her carefully curated human life and the magical one that she endures in secret. Except, her gift of green magic has begun to fade, and if that wasn't enough to upset the balance of her life, a fateful run-in with another power-hungry witch with a penchant for stolen magic has threatened to bring it all to ruin.

"El Estoicismo Moderno" combina la sabiduría ancestral del estoicismo y el yoga con herramientas prácticas de mindfulness, respiración consciente y desarrollo personal. Su enfoque claro y transformador te ayudará a recuperar el equilibrio, encontrar claridad mental y alinear tu vida con tus valores más profundos.

Stephanie Kelton's brilliant exploration of modern monetary theory (MMT) dramatically changes our understanding of how we can best deal with crucial issues ranging from poverty and inequality to creating jobs, expanding health care coverage, climate change, and building resilient infrastructure. Any ambitious proposal, however, inevitably runs into the buzz saw of how to find the money to pay for it, rooted in myths about deficits that are hobbling us as a country.

"It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die", wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to "study death always", and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and again in all his writings, yet he never treated it in a complete work. How to Die gathers in one volume, for the first time, Seneca's remarkable meditations on death and dying. Edited and translated by James S. Romm, How to Die reveals a provocative thinker who speaks with a startling frankness about the need to accept death or even, under certain conditions, to seek it out.

It has been proclaimed many times, but perhaps never more convincingly than now, when every news cycle seems to deliver further confirmation of a world gone mad. Is this the endgame? Author Spencer Klavan is a classicist, with a Ph.D. from Oxford, and a deep understanding of the West. His analysis: The situation is dire. But every crisis we face today, we have faced before. And we can surmount each one. Klavan brings to the West’s defense the insights of Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, and the Founding Fathers to show that in the wisdom of the past lies hope for the future.

The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.

The Imitation of Christ A Timeless Spiritual Classic for Modern Readers Discover the life-changing wisdom of one of history’s most beloved spiritual works—now beautifully translated into modern English for today’s readers. The Imitation of Christ has inspired millions across centuries, offering profound guidance for those seeking inner peace, purpose, and a closer relationship with God. This updated version makes the text accessible without losing the depth and reverence that has captivated hearts and minds for generations. Whether you are new to this masterpiece or revisiting it with...

Uncover the Secrets of Timeless Wisdom: Why Epictetus is Your 21st-Century Guide to a Life Well-Lived. The world has never been more chaotic. Modern existence is a battleground of stress, distractions, and countless challenges. But what if you had an ancient toolkit designed for mastering modern problems? Enter Epictetus, a freedom-loving slave turned philosopher, and his guidebook for life—the Enchiridion. What You'll Gain: Unparalleled Emotional Resilience: Learn why Epictetus places emotional strength at the center of a fulfilling life. The Enchiridion Decoded: Translate ancient Stoic ...

Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to that question in his essay "On the Shortness of Life"—a work that has more to teach us today than ever before.

It’s time for a childbirth revolution. Childbirth has always been, and always will be, a significant rite of passage that transforms a woman into a mother. However, the modern approach to maternity care fails women, families, and care providers with outdated practices that center the needs of institutions rather than individuals. In this audiobook, Rachel Reed demonstrates how childbirth can be reclaimed to center women and support birth physiology.

Two novellas by John Fraser, described by the Whitbread Award winning poet John Fuller, as 'the most original novelist of our time'. Stardust examines the adventures of the journalist, Hadar. At sea, he and the odious Pietro, a banker cum sailor, are marooned by the shipboard scientists whose expedition has lost contact with land. Hadar's lover, Doctor Chin, is the principal in an experiment into the conversion of humans into marine creatures. The mission is desperate, the participants self-destructive in their wish to make world-saving discoveries. The story explores two connected themes -...