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This two-volume history of the supernatural, first published in 1863, is a staggering feat. William Howitt attempts to describe the engagement with the supernatural in all ages and all parts of the world in order to identify a common link between them. Howitt (1792-1879), a well-known writer in his day, published over 50 books in his lifetime, some in collaboration with his wife, writer, and translator Mary Howitt.

Think and Grow Rich is a book written by Napoleon Hill released in 1937 and promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book. He claimed to be inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. However there is no evidence that the two ever met.

Lo! is the third published nonfiction work by author Charles Fort (first edition 1931). In it, he details a wide range of unusual phenomena. In the final chapter of the book, he proposes a new cosmology that the earth is stationary in space and surrounded by a solid shell which is (in the book's final words) "...not unthinkably far away." Charles Hoy Fort (August 6, 1874–May 3, 1932) was an American writer and researcher into anomalous phenomena. Today, the terms Fortean and Forteana are used to characterize various such phenomena.

In “Concerto of the Rising Sun,” three life-long researchers and practitioners in Spiritual Alchemy and Ancient Mysteries engage Erik P. Antoni in a brilliant series of dialogues on subjects ranging from Alchemical Meditation; Reincarnation & The Afterlife; The Kabbalah; Visions, Archetypes & Symbols; Ghosts & Poltergeists; Psychedelics; The Earth Monad Project, and a whole host of other topics.

In the tract on Liberty, Mill is advocating the rights of the individual as against Society at the very opening of an era that was rapidly coming to the conclusion that the individual had no absolute rights against Society. The eighteenth century view is that individuals existed first, each with their own special claims and responsibilities: that they deliberately formed a Social State, either by a contract or otherwise, and that then finally they limited their own action out of regard for the interests of the social organism thus arbitrarily produced.

The Art of War is considered the oldest recorded treatise on military strategy. Written around the year 500 BC, this book uncovers the secrets of logic and armament, outlines the systems of authority, explains the keys to communication and discipline, differentiates the levels of military rank, and above all establishes absolutely innovative guidelines for strategy that are still used today.

In Occultism, Semi-Occultism and Pseudo-Occultism, Annie Besant offers a rigorous and cautionary examination of esoteric study, drawing clear distinctions between genuine occult discipline and its degraded or misleading counterparts. Writing from within the Theosophical tradition, Besant outlines the ethical, psychological, and spiritual prerequisites required for authentic occult development, while warning against partial knowledge, ego-driven experimentation, and fraudulent or sensationalized mystical practices.

Step deeper into the shadowed corridors of human belief with The History of Magic: Volume 2, Joseph Ennemoser’s sweeping exploration of the supernatural forces that have shaped civilizations. Building on the foundations of Volume 1, this installment turns its gaze toward the magical traditions of the Germanic and medieval world, tracing how visions, prophecy, dreams, witchcraft, and occult practices evolved from ancient times into the early modern era.

The Amazons, a fascinating exploration of the legendary women-warriors who captured the Greek imagination. Rothery draws on classical texts, folklore, anthropology, and comparative histories to trace the myth’s evolution—and to ask: how much of the legend is rooted in fact?

First published in 1908, The Smoky God recounts the extraordinary tale of Olaf Jansen, a Norwegian sailor who claimed to have journeyed with his father through an opening at the North Pole into a vast hidden land within the Earth. Inside, they discovered a thriving civilization of giants, a lush inner sun known as “The Smoky God,” and a society far advanced in peace, longevity, and wisdom. Blending travel narrative, myth, and esoteric speculation, this gripping account has become a cornerstone of Hollow Earth theory and alternative history.

A monumental classic of occult scholarship, The Complete History of Magic by Joseph Ennemoser is now presented as a single, immersive audiobook experience. This unabridged edition combines both original volumes, tracing humanity’s enduring relationship with magic, mysticism, and esoteric knowledge from antiquity through the early modern world.

"HINTS TO YOUNG STUDENTS OF OCCULTISM" is the title the editor of the American Theosophist, Louis William Rogers, has chosen for his first book on theosophy. The preface gives an idea of the purpose of the work:

"The growing interest in the higher life, and the general search for information that is helpful in attaining it, is sufficient reason for the publication of this little book. The purpose has not been to write of the subject in hand either exhaustively or systematically but to put forward helpful suggestions for taking some easy steps in self-development."

Enjoy Notes on the Scientific and Religious Mysteries of Antiquity; the Gnosis and Secret Schools of the Middle Ages; Modern Rosicrucianism; and the Various Rites and Degrees of Free and Accepted Masonry.

The New Atlantis is a utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of "Bensalem".

The words of the individuals included in this book offer just a glimpse of the results of the effort of one group of people to educate people who were in many cases not seeking the knowledge being offered. These are tales of lessons learned, languages lost, traditions replaced, & charity corrupted.

Acclaimed American writer, Edgar Allan Poe (1809 to 1849) was known particularly for his mysteries and tales of the macabre. He was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story, and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. This volume includes some of Poe's most famous works, including "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Fall of the House of Usher" and 10 others.

The modern-day term “Machiavellian” is used to describe deception, dishonesty, and cruelty to meet a goal. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli was written as a guide for autocrats on how to govern using means that were meant to deceive and manipulate a government’s constituency—to the extent of advocating the use of evil for political expediency.

Utopia By Sir Thomas More is a work of political philosophy primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs. A really influential and highly regarded mind, Thomas More is known for being controversial and highly intelligent. A wonderful work, and a great addition to any collection.

What if the monsters of myth were real—and their bones now lie buried beneath the floodplains and fossil beds of Earth? This provocative audiobook drags ancient lore into the spotlight of cataclysmic science, comparing the tales of giants, behemoths, dragons, and sea serpents with the extinction-level events etched into geology, legend, and memory. From the thunder-lizards of prehistory to the gods of old who waged war with sky-fire and deluge, this journey uncovers the astonishing overlaps between humanity’s oldest myths and the fossil record's violent truths.

Step into the chilling depths of folklore and forgotten lore with The Book of Werewolves, a haunting classic that dares to explore the primal terror buried in mankind’s mythic memory. First published in 1865, this is not a mere catalog of werewolf legends—it is a piercing psychological and anthropological excavation of humanity’s darkest archetype: the beast within.