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DISCOVER THE YOU WHO CANNOT FAIL! The Magic Story is one of the most intriguing and powerful works of inspiration ever written. Did you ever feel that you were two selves, divided between ordinary life and peak possibility? Now you can discover the mysterious "you" who cannot fail in this special edition which includes a new introduction by PEN Award-winning historian, Mitch Horowitz. In this imaginary but starkly real tale, author Frederick van...

A provocative exploration of the 22 Major Arcana that re-envisions these archetypes as beacons that illuminate the various ways racisms takes root both in ourselves and in the world and how these insights can be turned into self-awareness, self-love, and positive social action. Tarot has always been a powerful tool for introspection and inner work. So what better tool to use when we're ready to do the really hard work? Author Maria Minnis takes a...

b>Dick Sutphen had two very distinct careers in his lifetime. He studied art and became an Art Director and eventually opened his own studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. His second career was in Self-Help and Metaphysics. When he developed an interest in a subject, he would spend hours researching and developing his thoughts. He was introduced to hypnosis and past-life regression from an artist he employed who convinced him to go to have a past-life regression....

From psychotherapist and TikTok personality Dr. Annie Zimmerman comes a toolkit to transform yourself and your relationships, with advice on how to heal past trauma, build sustainable connections, and take ownership of your mental health.

A much-needed guide to this increasingly popular divination system written by a Lenormand master and teacher. The Lenormand deck, consisting of 36 numbered and named cards, has been popular in Europe for centuries, and has now been embraced in North America by tarot enthusiasts, oracle readers, and others. Each card depicts an archetype—a fox, a snake, a coffin, or whip, for example—rather than tarot's somewhat more involved symbology. This makes...

Spirital is not a misspelling. It is a name that was suggested for this project during a deep meditation. Spirital - The Symphony of Coming Home, the third volume of the Spirital Series, follows the transformation Lark is continuing to experience from the physical and the spiritual perspective. The book starts with the confirmation that he is on the right path by describing several enlightening visions and continues with the realization that a kundalini...

Bill Gates discusses his optimism that creativity and intelligence will make the world a better place in "Unleashing the Power of Creativity," his contribution to NPR's This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing the thought that begins with the series title. The pieces that make up the program compel listeners to re-think not only what and how they...

American Baptist minister and lawyer, Russell Conwell was the founder and first President of Temple University who is probably best remembered for his inspirational speech "Acres of Diamonds", in which he puts forth the idea that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, but rather all the resources for achieving success exist in one's own backyard. This idea is exemplified in the parable of a man, who sells his farm and abandons his family in...

This spiritual guide provides insight and direction to all spiritual travelers on the road to a higher consciousness. This higher consciousness is the state of consciousness which mystics, prophets, and spiritual leaders call "enlightenment" and which they have spoken of throughout the history of mankind. It is that state which we must all achieve individually and collectively if we are to survive and thrive on this planet. A Mystic Guide to Spiritual...

Scripture passages designed to encourage every father. God's Word offers help and blessings for every situation in life. In A Father God Blesses, dads will be uplifted by Scripture selections that speak to fathers of all ages and circumstances. A variety of topics include: • Showing Kindness to Your Family • Teaching Your Children to Pray • Being a Man of Integrity • Bringing Your Problems to Him • Seeking His Spirit's Guidance • And...