This book intends to be an alert to the fact that the curve measuring environmental costs against the economic benefits of capitalism has irreversibly entered into a negative phase. The prospect of an environmental collapse has been evidenced by the sciences and the humanities since the 1960s. Today, it imposes its urgency. This collapse differs from past civilizations in that it is neither local nor just civilizational. It is global and occurs at the broadest level of the biosphere, accelerated by the convergence of different socio-environmental crises, such as: Earth energy imbalance, climate change and global warming Sea-level rise Decrease and degradation of forests Collapse of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity Floods, droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events Degradation of soils and water resources Increase in pollution caused by fossil fuels and coal Increase in waste production and industrial intoxication The book is divided in two parts. In the first part it presents a comprehensive review of scientific data to show the already visible effects of each of the different environmental crises and its consequences to human life on Earth. In the second part, Luiz Marques critically discusses what he calls the three concentric illusions that prevent us from realizing the gravity of the current socio-environmental crises: the illusion of a sustainable capitalism, the illusion that economic growth is still capable of providing more well-being and the anthropocentric illusion. Finally, Marques argues that "fitting" back into the biosphere will only be possible if we dismantle the expansive socioeconomic gear that has shaped our societies since the 16th century by moving from a Social Contract to a Natural Contract, which takes into account the whole biosphere. According to him, the future society will be post-capitalist or it will not be a complex society, and even perhaps, we must fear, no society at all. "This book is backed up with the latest and best science and has made the complexities understandable for the average reader, all in a context of hope for the future." - William J. Ripple, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Director of the Alliance of World Scientists, Oregon State University

This book intends to be an alert to the fact that the curve measuring environmental costs against the economic benefits of capitalism has irreversibly entered into a negative phase. The prospect of an environmental collapse has been evidenced by the sciences and the humanities since the 1960s. Today, it imposes its urgency. This collapse differs from past civilizations in that it is neither local nor just civilizational. It is global and occurs at the broadest level of the biosphere, accelerated by the convergence of different socio-environmental crises, such as: Earth energy imbalance, climate change and global warming Sea-level rise Decrease and degradation of forests Collapse of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity Floods, droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events Degradation of soils and water resources Increase in pollution caused by fossil fuels and coal Increase in waste production and industrial intoxication The book is divided in two parts. In the first part it presents a comprehensive review of scientific data to show the already visible effects of each of the different environmental crises and its consequences to human life on Earth. In the second part, Luiz Marques critically discusses what he calls the three concentric illusions that prevent us from realizing the gravity of the current socio-environmental crises: the illusion of a sustainable capitalism, the illusion that economic growth is still capable of providing more well-being and the anthropocentric illusion. Finally, Marques argues that "fitting" back into the biosphere will only be possible if we dismantle the expansive socioeconomic gear that has shaped our societies since the 16th century by moving from a Social Contract to a Natural Contract, which takes into account the whole biosphere. According to him, the future society will be post-capitalist or it will not be a complex society, and even perhaps, we must fear, no society at all. "This book is backed up with the latest and best science and has made the complexities understandable for the average reader, all in a context of hope for the future." - William J. Ripple, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Director of the Alliance of World Scientists, Oregon State University

The Book of Orion is an occult grimoire that presents a profound study on spirituality and ancient symbolism through an initiatory formula that echoes the timeless connection between the psychology of the incarnated mind and the many indefinable layers of divinity. It is an intricate work on the mysteries of Death, Life and Rebirth that develops the premise where the key to the hidden gnosis that holds the secrets of the Universe can be found in the subtlest details in nature. It takes the reader through a realm of lost cultures, encoded mythology and forgotten wisdom, exploring the mental and spiritual tools for the ageless quest of inner growth and understanding by touching the very fabric of immortal consciousness. By presenting a cryptic layer of Asetian philosophy the author educates the student of the occult in how to find, explore and interpret the many roads to personal enlightenment, along with its deceptive traps and illusions, ultimately liberating the spiritual seeker with the power and trust to look within and to conquer his own reality. Organized into three distinctive tomes of scholarly value, this work sheds light on the convoluted wisdom of old Israel known as the Kabbalah and how it connects with earlier Egyptian beliefs. It teaches the seeker about the formation of the Hebrew language so often explored in Western mysticism, the interpretation and use of the multilayered glyph of the Tree of Life, the fragmentation and transmutation of subtle energy explored in advanced metaphysical practice and the fundamental elements at the core of spiritual thought as studied in the mystery schools of past and present. It includes a compilation of different esoteric Libri developed by the author and of particular relevance to any contemporary occult curriculum, elaborating on the nature of initiation and its transformational properties, along with the detailed study of a powerful sigil and its complex layer of symbolism. This book conceals many secrets, and while some have the power to change your perception forever with renewed magickal clarity others hold the keys to hidden dungeons within your unconscious mind manifesting as the shadowed crafters of nightmares. Read it carefully... International author Luis Marques, one of the leading specialists in Asetian spirituality, is a renowned expert in metaphysics and Ancient Egyptian knowledge within the Order of Aset Ka. An authority on ancient symbolism and esoteric mysteries, he unveils through these pages another profound literary work that expresses a serious commitment to occult wisdom, which is here presented with an unseen level of clarity, honesty and eloquence.

Kemet is a photography book that combines sacred art and ancient religious mysteries, presented in a spiritual tome, as never before seen by the general public in a work on Ancient Egypt. This edition of Kemet, entitled The Year of Revelation, is dedicated to the revered year of 2007, when the Aset Ka arose once more out of the abyss, after millennia of elitist secrecy and shadow. Diverging from most books on Egyptian photography, Kemet brings the Old Empire of the Aset Ka back to life, through the eyes of the very same Asetians that inhabited those realms, so far back in time. It presents the sacred lands of Egypt and its deep symbolism, by the means of carefully selected photographs, including places not allowed to be photographed by the general public, but this time taken by the hands of the Asetians themselves, during the sacramental Year of Revelation. The result is a magically vivid work. An artistic gem, with visual insight never before seen outside of the Order's secretive walls, and now publicly available for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt, Asetianism or in the forgotten mysteries of old... International author Luis Marques, one of the world's leading specialists in Asetian spirituality, is a renowned expert in Metaphysics and Ancient Egyptian knowledge within the Order of Aset Ka. An authority in religion and ancient symbolism, he is best known for the groundbreaking literary work on Egyptian mysteries, the Asetian Bible. T nia Fonseca, specialized in Scorpion Metaphysics, is a strong personality and renown reference within the structure of the Aset Ka. Being one of the top names in the field of design and artwork on internal projects, her emotional feel, aesthetic knowledge and inborn sensitivity were put up to the test in this work where she joins forces with Luis Marques as the photographers of Kemet.

The Asetian Bible is an authoritative work on Ancient Egyptian spirituality and real life vampirism that presents the Asetian tradition to the world, developed in a way for both initiates and scholars. After millennia of elitist secrecy, a tradition old as time itself, built before the very foundations of mankind, escapes the void of eternity to be seen throughout the mist. The first dark mystical path in history, a profound system of predatory spirituality, Asetianism echoes the saga of the first-born vampires, the immortal Children of the Gods. After wars of ancient empires, quests from the priests of old and long researches from uncountable watchers over the centuries, the holy knowledge of Egypt is now revealed within the cryptic Asetian theology in a volume of sacred words. International author Luis Marques, one of the world's leading specialists in Asetian spirituality, is a renowned expert in metaphysics, vampirism and Ancient Egyptian knowledge within the Order of Aset Ka. This work, developed between Portugal and Egypt, was finished in 2007 as a result from years of research, experience and growth. With granted access to the classified texts, inner knowledge and practices, internal to the Order of Aset Ka, Luis Marques developed this book from scratch in a way to be accessible for the general public, presenting a solid reference on vampirism, Kemetic spirituality and magick. An authority in religion and ancient symbolism, the author presents us with the inner secrets of the Elders hidden behind the beauty of his words and cryptically inspiring text...