The definitive history of the military's decades-long investigation into mental powers and phenomena, from the author of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Pentagon's Brain and international bestseller Area 51. This is a book about a team of scientists and psychics with top secret clearances. For more than forty years, the U.S. government has researched extrasensory perception, using it in attempts to locate hostages, fugitives, secret bases, and downed fighter jets, to divine other nations' secrets, and even to predict future threats to national security. The intelligence agencies and military services involved include CIA, DIA, NSA, DEA, the Navy, Air Force, and Army-and even the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Now, for the first time, New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen tells the story of these radical, controversial programs, using never before seen declassified documents as well as exclusive interviews with, and unprecedented access to, more than fifty of the individuals involved. Speaking on the record, many for the first time, are former CIA and Defense Department scientists, analysts, and program managers, as well as the government psychics themselves. Who did the U.S. government hire for these top secret programs, and how do they explain their military and intelligence work? How do scientists approach such enigmatic subject matter? What interested the government in these supposed powers and does the research continue? Phenomena is a riveting investigation into how far governments will go in the name of national security.

Knights and Pirates and Rogues - Oh my! Every fair maid's fantasy, the dreamy men like those of romance novel covers come to life in this breathtaking 78-card Tarot deck. Each card is lushly illustrated with vibrant colors and traditional symbolism. Experts and novice readers alike will enjoy the images of Highlanders and highwaymen, scoundrels and sailors, while still providing a time-honored Tarot experience like no other. The companion guide includes detailed keywords (upright/reversed) and original spreads. Spice up your life with Tarot Deck of Heroes!Includes cards and book.

Falnama is the name of a genre used in Turkish and Iranian literature and hails from the seventeenth century's Islamic traditions. Inspired by a book at TopkapAE+/- Palace Museum presented to Sultan I. Ahmed, the Falnama was used by oracles, miniaturized in vignette workshops, and written by Turkish and Persian poets of that era. This version uses 40 beautifully illustrated cards with traditional imagery (called "miniatures") that are re-illustrated with contemporary perspectives. Keywords on the cards and short stories written as poems in the guidebook present modern interpretations, giving readers answers to their important questions, or "wishes," in an easy-to-understand format. Using unique combination spreads, one can view an issue of the day, make short-term and ordinary decisions, find past-present-future solutions, and acquire advice that relates to each card topic. Suitable for beginning and advanced readers.

Immerse yourself in the world of Inspiring Butterflies as you transform your daily life into positive physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. Discover who you are at the core with a workbook that includes reflections, exercises, and assignments that guide you through 27 days and give you tools to look deeply into your authentic self. Bring the best parts of yourself into view by using 27 beautiful butterfly cards that resonate with specific color vibrations to balance and harmonize your Chakras. The initial days focus on physical and emotional needs, then 4 days of heart-centered activities, ending with 12 days on the metaphysical/spiritual realm. By journey's end, new ways of living are firmly rooted, as all aspects of your true self are explored. Connect to your own personal journey in just 30 minutes a day to reinforce the positive in your psyche and transform yourself into the person who lives from the core of your soul. Be inspired!Includes cards, journal, and book.

The Art of Fine Gifts: The tarot cards in this pack are adapted from a Tarot of Marseille deck by Nicolas Conver that dates to 1760. It was one of the earliest confirmed decks and has been beautifully reproduced here. The Major and Minor Arcana cards are accompanied by an informative booklet, which gives a history of tarot, information on each card and a step-by-step guide to get started with a tarot reading.