The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)882 reviews
Philip Pullman

Del Rey, 2001

Book 3 worth getting to

+ Excellent!
+ Classic experience

I though Book 2 (Subtle Knife) was a bit slow, but book 3 takes it (and its characters) all the way to an exciting end, if not a brave new world.
  
  











  



  
Astral Projection And the Nature of Reality: Exploring the Out-of-body State9 reviews
John Magnus

Hampton Roads Pub Co, 2005

A very interesting perspective...

+ good book

Of all of the books about astral travel that I've read, this one has a totally unique perspective on the subject. I can't readily say that I agree with all of the details, but it really gives you a new way of looking at the entire OBE process...And sometimes that's just what you need! Great book, ...
  
  











  



  
Buddhism without Beliefs101 reviews
Stephen Batchelor

Riverhead Trade, 1998

Grounded in reality

+ Interesting book but didn't rock my world
+ Try and see for yourself.
+ Healthy and attitude changing
  
  











  



  
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1)1462 reviews
Philip Pullman

Del Rey, 1997

Golden Compass-an ultimate classic

+ Northern Lights / Golden Compass = Wonderful!
+ Adventure in the far, far north
+ Magically Adventure Tale for Both Children and Adults (A Grade)
  
  











  



  
Blending Families5 reviews
Elaine Fantle Shimberg

Berkley Trade, 1999

A book you need...

+ Very useful information
+ Answers to questions that stepparents have.

This book calls itself an "easy-to-read, problem-solving guide," and that's pretty accurate. Written by a stepgrandmother with a refreshing and mature approach, this book focuses on solutions, not excuses. The advice is straightforward and free of hard to understand theory. There are quotes from ...
  
  











  



  
Postmodern Magic: The Art of Magic in the Information Age13 reviews
Patrick Dunn

Llewellyn Publications, 2005

The Best Contemporary Guide To Magic(k) Available

+ POSTMODERN MAGIC
+ A whirlwind tour of magick.
+ Pat Rocks
  
  











  



  
Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder96 reviews
Richard Dawkins

Mariner Books, 2000

Inspiring

+ What an author! What a book!
+ A tour de force of scientific reasoning
+ INSIGHTFUL...POETIC!
  
  











  



  
Story of O35 reviews
Pauline Reage

Running Press, 1998

some history

+ Beautifully written
+ NICE
+ Not for everyone...
  
  











  



  
The Surrendered Wife : A Practical Guide to Finding Intimacy, Passion, and Peace with Your Man176 reviews
Laura Doyle

Fireside, 2001

A Helping Hand

+ Practical, excellent advice for a better marriage
+ Such wisdom isn't always accepted at first

The Surrendered Wife is a book for women who are willing to take a step back and re-learn her love for her husband. I have been married for exactly 9 months now with my first love and first husband. We were made for each other as almost complete opposites. Where I want to fight an issue until it ...
  
  











  



  
Accidental Christ -- The Story of Jesus (As Told by His Uncle)6 reviews
Lon Milo DuQuette

Thelesis Aura, 2007

DuQuette has done it again!

+ An amazing interpretation!
+ #1 on your local book burning list
+ A fun, enlightening tale
+ The Greatest Version Ever Told
  
  











  



  
The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford: Dilettante's Guide to What You Do and Do Not Need to Know to ...39 reviews
Lon Milo Duquette

Weiser Books, 2001

THE qabalah primer magicians have been waiting for.

+ What a Pleasant Surprise this book was!
+ 93
+ Fantastic
+ FIVE-STAR Book On Qabalah For Beginners
  
  











  



  
Anthem (Signet)2 reviews
Ayn Rand

Signet, 1961

Classic Individual versus the collective

+ Singing Anthem's praises

At first glance, one might think of Huxley's 'Brave New World' but this book goes beyond just showing one course that the future of man might take. 'Anthem' shows the course our future will take if mankind loses the most important aspect of being man - the ability to recognize individuality, the ...
  
  











  



  
A Farewell to Arms

Charles Scribner's Sons, 1957
  
  











  



  
The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)634 reviews
Philip Pullman

Del Rey, 1998

Good buy

+ Great writing -- Great reading
+ good book

It is a very well done audio book with a whole cast of voices. Excellent listening for a long commute.
  
  











  



  
Abrahadabra: Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thelemic Magick6 reviews
Rodney Orpheus

Weiser Books, 2005

Wonderful Introduction to Thelmatic Magic

+ Excellent
+ Straightforward book on Thelema
+ An understandable view of Thelema
+ It's About Time
  
  











  



  
The Magick of Aleister Crowley: A Handbook of the Rituals of Thelema10 reviews
Lon Milo Duquette

Red Wheel/Weiser, 2003

SetiDraconis

+ Good, but overlooks information
+ I like this..

I recommend this book, alot of books on Thelema can be hard to understand and follow and this book is to the point. Excellent beginner book to Thelema and the Magick of Alister Crowley it will pave the way to more advanced books. SetiDraconis
  
  











  



  
The Outsider29 reviews
Colin Wilson

Tarcher, 1987

A wonderful journey through the wonder of alienation

+ One of the most powerful and influential books I have ever read.
+ Explores the theme of The Outsider, a much misunderstood term
+ A stimulating journey; time spent but certainly not wasted.
  
  











  



  
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudo-Science, Superstition, and Bogus Notions of Our Time158 reviews
Michael Shermer

MJF Books, 1997

Well thought out book showing how even smart people can believe weird things.

+ Why People Believe
+ So that explains it

Well written easy to understand book about the psychology of how people (even smart people) can fall into common logical fallacies and come to wrong conclusions if they aren't careful. Must read.
  
  











  



  
She: Understanding Feminine Psychology10 reviews
Robert A. Johnson

Harper Paperbacks, 1989

A Revealing Treatment of the Psyche/Eros Myth

+ mature famininity
+ Just read them all...
+ Great things come in small packages
  
  











  



  
The New Hermetics: 21st Century Magick for Illumination and Power14 reviews
Jason Augustus Newcomb

Weiser Books, 2004

The best book on magick

+ Life changing!
+ An exceptional work!

The best book on magick. Very practical and if you take it seriously it really works. The best results can be achieved in combination with the program on the CD. Beneath the casual style there is a well defined comprehensive system of spiritual development. No dogmas and unnecessary ...