""The End-of-the-World Delusion" is a well-written, thoroughly researched, and very readable book. Deering's lively narrative makes complex and complicated topics accessible to the average reader. He certainly pulled me into his book despite my cynical view of the topic. Deering offers the reader riveting histories of end-of-the world beliefs and covers an extraordinary array of ground in this well-researched book, discussing everything from the Mayan end-of-times predictions, Christian rapture beliefs, pandemics, economic doomsday scenarios, and other apocalyptic predictions."

-Robert Watson, PhD, author/editor of thirty-four books, including "The Presidents' Wives" and "America's War on Terror"

People from many different corners of civilization seem to be saying the same thing: the end is near. In The End-of-the-World Delusion, author Justin Deering explores such scenarios, discussing why they are not likely to occur or have any visible impact on this planet within our lifetime.

Providing a thorough analysis, Deering chronicles the numerous instances of such predictions throughout history, examines frequent religious and cultural sources of these end-of-world claims, analyzes the sociological and psychological dynamics and dangers, and outlines other forms of end-times beliefs, ranging from religious to pop culture in nature. The End-of-the-World Delusion provides concrete information that helps evaluate these dubious assertions, relates how such beliefs have harmed individuals and society, and talks about why people are inclined to nurture such beliefs in the first place.

Setting the record straight by detailing the history of failed doomsdays, Deering shows that nothing can be gained by worrying about the end of time, and that we must learn a lesson from the past, live in the present, and plan for the future.

Xpiritual is a book on a pagan controversy of our days. Disguised as the craze for "spiritual secrets" what we see today is the revival of an age-old polemic: living with the hidden versus the need to seize what is hidden. Surreptitious as the glance of Lot's wife, the search for secrets is the denial of the hidden and the emotional territory of the subliminal and privilege. Equating sacred and the search for] secrets as antonyms, Rabbi Bonder exposes forms of fetishism and idolatry in the mind-set of consumerism and individualism. This neo-spirituality is portrayed as pornographic in essence given it is based on the abuse of image and self-absortion. Paganism is the attitude of affirming self-value by means of anthropocentric strategies that always rely either on rationalism or the esoteric. The former is manifest by indulging in self-justification and self-validation and the latter on subliminal ego messages infiltrated in the realm of the sacred. Xpiritual is the presentation of simple and age-old wisdom with a renewed inspiration for the spiritual quest of our time.

As a Kurd in an increasingly hostile Iraq in the 1970s, David wanted to fulfill his mother's dream for him: To become a U.S. citizen-no small feat given that he was not allowed to leave Iraq. In his own words, David provides unique insights into Iraq under the rise of Saddam Hussein, and tells of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that he overcame to meet this dream, of his new life in America, and of the many challenges, disappointments, and betrayals along the way. This is also the story of how David chose to listen to the lessons of the universe. Introduced to angels through a meeting with an intuitive, David's newfound knowledge and his intuition led him to Dr. Wayne Dyer, Doreen Virtue and Deborah King, and increased his awareness of "divine orders"-instructions from the universe. David shares his amazing journey, his connection to God and the angels, his certification as an angel therapy practitioner, and how he finally understood that nothing happens by accident. Only by accepting that the heartache in his life was in divine order did he decide to trust God and the angels, and realize that there were better things waiting for him. David has learned how to stand on his own, and invites you to trust along with him that everything will happen in divine timing and divine order, including your life's mission.

A marvelous book, at once comprehensive and highly readable, a fascinating analysis of doomsday cults and apocalyptic anxiety. --Michael Owen Jones, University of California, Los Angeles The End of the World As We Know It makes accessible to both scholars and general readers the amazing panorama of millenarian scenarios abounding in America at the end of the millennium. --Robert S. Ellwood, University of Southern California Will stand for some time as the best survey and analysis of the meaning and place of apocalypticism and millennialism in American culture. --Religion and Literature Fascinating and] intelligent . . . should be required reading. --Psychotronic From religious tomes to current folk prophesies, recorded history reveals a plethora of narratives predicting or showcasing the end of the world. The incident at Waco, the subway bombing by the Japanese cult Aum Supreme Truth, and the tragedy at Jonestown are just a few examples of such apocalyptic scenarios. And these are not isolated incidents; millions of Americans today believe the end of the world is inevitable, either by a divinely ordained plan, nuclear catastrophe, extraterrestrial invasion, or gradual environmental decay, Examining the doomsday scenarios and apocalyptic predictions of visionaries, televangelists, survivalists, and various other endtimes enthusiasts, as well as popular culture, film, music, fashion, and humor, Daniel Wojcik sheds new light on America's fascination with worldly destruction and transformation. He explores the origins of contemporary apocalyptic beliefs and compares religious and secular apocalyptic speculation, showing us the routes our belief systems have traveled over the centuries to arrive at the dawn of a new millennium. Included in his sweeping examination are premillennial prophecy traditions, prophecies associated with visions of the Virgin Mary, secular ideas about nuclear apocalypse, the transformation of apocalyptic prophecy in the post-Cold War era, and emerging apocalyptic ideas associated with UFOs and extraterrestrials. Timely, yet of lasting importance, The End of the World as We Know It is a comprehensive cultural and historical portrait of an age-old phenomenon and a fascinating guide to contemporary apocalyptic fever. Daniel Wojcik is Associate Professor of English and Folklore at the University of Oregon and author of Punk and Neo-Tribal Body Art. He received his Ph.D. in Folklore and Mythology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

A scathingly funny, wildly erotic and fiercely imaginative story about food, sex and god from the Women's Prize longlisted author of The Pisces A STYLIST, INDEPENDENT, THE WEEK AND RED HIGHLIGHT FOR 2021 'Sexy and fun and a little weird ... This riot of carnal pleasure will make you laugh as well as gasp' The Times 'A revelation ... Melissa Broder has produced one of the strangest and sexiest novels of the new year ... Exhilarating' Entertainment Weekly 'A luscious, heartbreaking story of self-discovery through the relentless pursuit of desire. I couldn't get enough of this devastating and extremely sexy book' Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties Rachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion. By day, she maintains an illusion of control by way of obsessive food rituals. At night, she pedals nowhere on the elliptical machine. Then Rachel meets Miriam, a young Orthodox Jewish woman intent upon feeding her. Rachel is suddenly and powerfully entranced by Miriam - by her sundaes and her body, her faith and her family - and as the two grow closer, Rachel embarks on a journey marked by mirrors, mysticism, mothers, milk, and honey. Pairing superlative emotional insight with unabashed vivid fantasy, Melissa Broder tells a tale of appetites: of physical hunger, of sexual desire, of spiritual longing. Milk Fed is a tender and riotously funny meditation on love, certitude, and the question of what we are all being fed, from one of our major writers on the psyche - both sacred and profane.

Nature mysteries are discovered and shared in the context of this autobiography from a passionate nature lover. See and learn about experiences you may not even be able to imagine. See amazing photos you have never seen before. It is a story of love and hope with answers to questions many never think of asking.

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In Aliens and Angels II: The Beginning of the Seven Seals, author Edward A. Marrero Laureano brings forgotten history into view while illuminating the truth. Laureano-a visionary, space and time traveler, and dreamer-discusses his journeys into the past in order to correct history, to explain what really happened, and to clarify why people change history for their benefit.

He investigates and exposes the secrets and mysteries that have shrouded history since the beginning of the world, and he reveals subjects that will transform the way humans perceive the universe. Aliens and Angels sheds insights into an array of mysteries: Who is the mysterious woman in the Mona Lisa painting? Where is the exact location of Atlantis? What is the truth about Jesus Christ in the Bible, hidden in plain sight? What is the origin and mechanics of UFOs?

Aliens and Angels takes an extraordinary journey through space and time, the past and the future, as Laureano reveals his prophesies and revelations.

WITCHCRAFT AND THE BLACK ART - A BOOK DEALING WITH THE PSYCHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE OF THE WITCHES By J.W. Wickwar. Originally published in London in the early 1900s, this scarce early work on Witchcraft is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Obscure Books Press have now republished it, using the original text and artwork. The old craft of the witches was a close order. Its members were sworn to secrecy. Although some records were kept, very few of these still exist today. In early ecclesiastic and in mediaeval literature, however, references to witchcraft are numerous. This book endeavours to set out in an interesting manner the story of the craft from earliest times. The book's three hundred and twenty pages contain fourteen comprehensive chapters: Witchcraft: A Primitive Cult. - Initiation and Ceremony. - Spells, The Evil Eye, and Possession. - Practical Witchcraft. - Witchcraft on the Continent. - Werewolves and Vampires. - Blood and Fire in England. - Demons and Mascots. - Witch Hunting cameos. - A Typical English Witch Trial. - Witchcraft in America. - Witchcraft Phantasmagoria. - A Typical Witch Tract. - The Last Phase. This book will prove a fascinating read for anyone interested in the occult arts, and will provide much information to historians of this hitherto arcane subject. "What are these So wither'd, and so wild in their attire, That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth. And yet are on't?" Banquo.

Are you looking to turn your life around 180 degrees in 180 days or for inspiration on how to build upon the blessings already in your life? Take an inspired spiritual journey and get clarity for life. Significantly influenced by wisdom and insights from amazing spiritual teachers such as Ernest Holmes, Rumi, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mahatma Gandhi, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Michael Beckwith, Eckhart Tolle, Amit Goswami, and Louise Hay, Know the Flow offers spiritual teaching applied to real-world experiences. Know the Flow captures the story of a seeker discovering his purpose in life and so much more. Open your heart to this original approach to practical mysticism, and discover your purpose through real-world spirituality. Turn your life around 180 degrees through 180 short spiritual stories "What a delightful book Carmien Owen has created. His ability to relate full life lessons in interesting and meaningful ways is both fulfilling and enjoyable. I, for one, intend to use many of his stories and ideas in future talks." --Dr. Kenn Gordon, Spiritual Leader, Centres for Spiritual Living

"An insightful and refreshing look at the presence of the Divine in everyday life and how our perception of it is transformative." --Rev Dr Patrick Cameron, Spiritual Director, Centre for Spiritual Living Edmonton