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The Complete Guide to Labyrinths: Tapping the Sacred Spiral for Power, Protection, Transformation, and Healing - Paperback

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by Cassandra Eason (Author)A universal symbol of transformation, the labyrinth was created in ancient times to represent humankind's search for the core of divinity. Unlike a maze, which may have a confusion of tracks leading in all directions, a labyrinth has a single, winding pathway that spirals inward to the center. In The Complete Guide to Labyrinths, renowned British psychic and folklorist Cassandra Eason explores the mystery of this sacred symbol and explains how to harness its power ...

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by Smedley D. Butler (Author)2024 Reprint of the 1935 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Butler was a retired United States Marine Corps Major General and two-time Medal of Honor recipient. Based on his career military experience, Butler discusses how business interests commercially benefit from warfare. After Butler retired from the US Marine Corps in October 1931, he made a nationwide tour in the early 1930s giving his speec...

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by Olive Senior (Author)The popular West Indian migration narrative often starts with the "Windrush Generation"in 1950s' England, but in Dying to Better Themselves Olive Senior examines an earlier narrative: that of the neglected post-emancipation generation of the 1850s who were lured to Panama by the promise of lucrative work and who initiated a pattern of circular migration that would transform the islands economically, socially and politically well into the twentieth century.West Indians ...

North to Boston: Life Histories from the Black Great Migration in New England - Hardcover

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by Blake Gumprecht (Author)Between World War II and 1980, tens of thousands of Black people moved to Boston from the South as part of the Great Migration, one of the most consequential mass movements of people in American history. Black migration from the South transformed the city, as it did urban areas across the country. North to Boston is the first book to examine that important subject. Blake Gumprecht traces the history of this migration and explores its impacts in greater depth through...

Ulster Presbyterians and the Scots Irish Diaspora, 1750-1764 - Hardcover

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by B. Bankhurst (Author)Bankhurst examines how news regarding the violent struggle to control the borderlands of British North America between 1740 and 1760 resonated among communities in Ireland with familial links to the colonies. This work considers how intense Irish press coverage and American fundraising drives in Ireland produced empathy among Ulster Presbyterians.Author BiographyBenjamin Bankhurst is currently a Research Assistant on the Dissenting Academy Libraries project at Queen Ma...

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by Chong-Un Ch'oe (Author), Choi Jung-Woon (Author), Jung-Woon Choi (Author)The book explores the implications of the democratic movement that took place in Gwangju, a southwestern city of Korea, in May 1980 when military paratroopers brutally crushed a group of protesters who demonstrated against General Chun Doo-hwan, who was about to become the country's president. Because of the event now known as the Gwangju Uprising, 191 people perished and 852 were wounded. In The Gwangju Uprising, Cho...

Gyeongju: The Capital of Golden Silla - Paperback

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by Sarah Milledge Nelson (Author)Gyeongju, the capital of the Kingdom of Silla, grew from a loose confederation of villages, called Saro, to become the capital of most of the Korean peninsula. Its relationships with Japan, the Eurasian Steppes, and countries along the Silk Road leading to Europe helped to make the city one of the most prosperous and significant in ancient East Asia. In this seminal new volume, Sarah Milledge Nelson draws on over 30 years' experience to offer the first complet...

Norse Magic & Runes: A Guide To The Magic, Rituals, Spells & Meanings of Norse Magick, Mythology & Reading The Elder Futhark Runes - Hardcover

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by History Brought Alive (Author)A snowy wind moves through the mountains encircling Arne and his son. But the winds will not reach them here, under the watchful eyes of their Gods...Welcome to The World of Norse Magic & RunesLet us take you back in time. When the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world. A time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, sorcery and witchcraft.It was Odin himself, the wisest God who unlocked the universe's most powerful magic. He discovered the Runic...

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by Scott O. Moore (Author)In 1706, Grace Sherwood was "ducked" after her neighbors in Princess Anne County accused her of witchcraft. Binding and throwing her into the Lynnhaven River, they waited to see whether she would float to the top (evidence of her guilt) or sink (proof of her innocence). Incredibly, she survived. This bizarre spectacle became an early piece of Virginia folklore as stories about Sherwood, the "Witch of Pungo," spread. Her legend still looms large in Tidewater. In 2006,...

Bible Study Workbook: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Unlocking the Essentials of All 66 Books - Hardcover

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by Ahoy Publications (Author)Unlock the Bible: Simplify Complex Scriptures and Apply Them to Your Life!Does the Bible seem intimidating when you look through the pages and see the dense paragraphs?Have you tried reading the Bible but struggled to piece together the scripture's meanings?Do you understand a few popular Biblical stories but do not see how they link to one another?Look no further because this is the ideal book for you!Here's a look at what you can find inside: How History and Po...

Titanic: The Shocking Secrets Buried Beneath the Waves (The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Ship) - Paperback

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by Jeff Glenn (Author)The Titanic was heralded as an unsinkable ship, yet as any good historian knows-this most certainly wasn't the way things turned out. This book explores not only the sinking of the Titanic, but the lead-up to its construction, and its voyages, and covers all of the key players involved. Here you will find first-hand anecdotes of what it was like to evacuate the Titanic. You will hear harrowing tales of survival and grief. This text then goes on to examine how the afterma...

Historical Documents of the P.L.O.: A Collection for Critical Organizational Study - Paperback

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by Henry Hakam?ki (Foreword by), Adnan Husain (Foreword by), Breht O'Shea (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 274 Dimensions: 0.62 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 26, 2024

Best Confederate Navy Stories: na - Paperback

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by Ross Glover (Author)Book contains twenty-one true stories of the Confederate Navy taken from eyewitness accounts or diaries of the participants. When the Civil War ended one Confederate Navy ship was raiding in the pacific and up to Alaska. There was no communication to warn her Captain and crew that the South had lost. A British ship past this message on and told them the Union navy had many ships looking for them and they belonged to no country thus they were considered pirates. The Capt...

The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia: A History - Paperback

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by John Binns (Author)Surrounded by steep escarpments to the north, south and east, Ethiopia has always been geographically and culturally set apart. It has the longest archaeological record of any country in the world: indeed, this precipitous mountain land was where the human race began. It is also home to an ancient church with a remarkable legacy. The Church of Ethiopia is the only pre-colonial church in sub-Saharan Africa; today it has a membership of around forty million and is rapidly ...

This Is Genocide!: Forty-eight Poems for Gaza - Paperback

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by Danny Shaw (Author)Danny Shaw's This is Genocide! Forty-eight poems for Gaza is a cry of indignation against the extermination campaign the world is watching play out in what is left of Palestine. The poet asks why are we - the underdog, the oppressed, the occupied, the colonized, the Global Palestinian Family and the vast global majority - on the defensive when recent history and the truth is clearly anti-Zionist? The poetry book begins with an extensive introduction "Palestine vs. The Ca...

History of Ireland: A Captivating Guide to Irish Courage and the Story of a Nation's Rise from Hard Times to New Hopes - Hardcover

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by Captivating History (Author)Unveil the Soul of Ireland: A Journey Through Time and Tragedy!Two manuscripts in one book: Irish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Ireland The Great Famine: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Great Hunger in Ireland from 1845 to 1849 and How the Irish Potato Famine Was Solved Are you ready to embark on an enthralling journey through Ireland's heart and soul? Dive into this gripping two-part saga where history and tragedy intertwine to tell ...

Lafayette In America In 1824 And 1825 V2: Or Journal Of A Voyage To The United States (1829) - Paperback

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by Auguste Levasseur (Author)""Lafayette In America In 1824 And 1825 V2: Or Journal Of A Voyage To The United States (1829)"" is a historical account written by Auguste Levasseur about the French general Marquis de Lafayette's visit to the United States in 1824 and 1825. The book is the second volume of Levasseur's journal and it provides a detailed description of Lafayette's travels and experiences during his time in America. Levasseur was a close friend of Lafayette and accompanied him on h...

Montana: As Lived and Painted by Charles Russell - Hardcover

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by George M. Papa (Author)The true story of one of North America's most revered art icons, Charles Marion Russell. In the late 1800's, Charlie left home at age 15 to follow his dreams of the enchanted Wild West. When he got to Montana he did not look back.Charlie soon got a job as the night horse-herder for a big roundup. This was a responsible job and his boss let him know it. Reason being, the horses had to graze and they also could not run off. If they did, there was no more roundup until ...

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by Questlove (Author), Ben Greenman (With)This is a book only Questlove could have written: a perceptive and personal reflection on the first half-century of hip-hop. When hip-hop first emerged in the 1970s, it wasn't expected to become the cultural force it is today. But for a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in Philadelphia, it was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even started to try t...

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Report copyright infringementby John D. Seymour (Author)Irish Witchcraft and Demonology is St. John Seymour's classic study of Ireland's infernal history. In it he traces and describes the most famous witches and witchcraft of Ireland: from Dame Alice Kyteler in the Middle Ages to a trial for witchcraft in a 1911 murder court. Seymour analyzes the accounts of the accused men and women, their familiars, and associated demons and devils. This book will be a welcome read to lovers of occult hist...

Celtic Mythology: A Collection of the Best Celtic Myths

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Dodd (Author)CELTIC MYTHOLOGYEmbark on an Enchanting Journey with "Celtic Mythology: A Collection of the Best Celtic Myths"Immerse yourself in a world where the divine and the mortal intertwine, where ancient gods shape the destinies of heroes and the land itself whispers secrets of old. "Celtic Mythology: A Collection of the Best Celtic Myths" invites you on a voyage through time, to a realm where magic is as real as the ground underfoot, and where each ...

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Report copyright infringementby Eusebe Salverte (Author)Safeguards Of The Mystery That Surrounded The Occult Sciences is a book written by Eusebe Salverte. The book explores the history and evolution of the occult sciences, including alchemy, astrology, and magic. Salverte examines the origins of these practices and how they were viewed by society throughout history. He also delves into the various safeguards that were put in place to protect practitioners of the occult sciences from persecut...

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Report copyright infringementby Christian Dior (Author), Antonia Fraser (Translator)""Christian Dior And I"" is a memoir written by the legendary fashion designer Christian Dior. In this book, Dior provides an intimate account of his life and career, from his humble beginnings in Normandy to his rise to fame as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. He shares his experiences of creating the iconic ""New Look"" in 1947, which revolutionized fashion and set the tone for the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Astra Cielo (Author)Fortune Telling By Cards: Its History, Magic And Mystic Meaning is a comprehensive guide to the art of divination through playing cards. Written by Astra Cielo, a renowned expert in the field, the book delves into the fascinating history of card reading, tracing its origins back to ancient Egypt and exploring its evolution over the centuries.The book also provides detailed instructions on how to read the cards, including various spreads and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Winifred M. Letts (Author)Halloween: And Poems Of The War is a book written by Winifred M. Letts and published in 1916. The book is a collection of poems that explores the themes of Halloween and the First World War. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, sonnets, and free verse, and they range in tone from lighthearted to somber. The first section of the book focuses on Halloween, with poems that celebrate the traditions and folklore ...

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Report copyright infringementby David Baker (Author), 1st World Library (Editor), 1stworld Library (Editor)In The Spirit Garden, David Baker carries you through his rough and unusual life of psychic experiences and failure to understand them. Faced with an amazing world of auras, ghosts, angels and spirits, Baker is still unable to ignore a fear that there is something severely wrong with him. From an elevated existence the seer crashes down to a loss of everything. From that point, about to ...

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Report copyright infringementby M. K. Gandhi (Author) Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.27 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 23, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Camille Moffitt Nichols (Author), Chris And Walter Kirby (Author) Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.27 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 02, 2025

Riding on Horses' Wings: Reimagining Today's Horse for Tomorrow's World

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Report copyright infringementby Janet Bubar Rich (Author) Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 03, 2025

Return to Magonia: Investigating UFOs in History

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Aubeck (Author), Martin Shough (Author), Jacques Vallee (Foreword by)THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF UFOs People have always been fascinated by lights in the sky. Early astronomers and astrologers, medieval pamphleteers, scientists, navigators, and weather observers, all recorded sightings of strange phenomena. The question is: Were these the same as our modern UFOs? The authors of Return to Magonia have taken a serious, critical look at some of those sightings. Us...

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Report copyright infringementby James Tynion IV (Author), Michael Avon Oeming (Illustrator)From the New York Times bestseller and multi-Eisner award-winner James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, The Department of Truth) and Eisner award-winning Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, B.P.R.D., Judge Dredd) comes this ambitious, non-fiction comic book experience depicting true stories of UFO abductions with an eye to capturing the strange essence of those encounte...

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Report copyright infringementby Allen Sircy (Author)Step into the shadowy streets and moss-draped squares of Savannah, where history & hauntings intertwine in tales that have endured for years.Explore the Mercer House, where echoes of tragedy and mystery linger within its elegant walls. Uncover the spine-tingling past of the Marshall House, where Civil War soldiers and yellow fever victims still roam the halls. Delve into the gristly murders of the Savannah Axe Murders. Did the killer get...