The Art of the Occult
The Art of the Occult

Author: S. Elizabeth

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0711254168

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A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences. Mystical beliefs and practices have existed for millennia, but why do we still chase the esoteric? From the beginning of human creativity itself, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have created curious artworks that transcend time and place – but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms? From theosophy and kabbalah, to the zodiac and alchemy; spiritualism and ceremonial magic, to the elements and sacred geometry – The Art of the Occult introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover the symbolic and mythical images of the Pre-Raphaelites; the automatic drawing of Hilma af Klint and Madge Gill; Leonora Carrington's surrealist interpretation of myth, alchemy and kabbalah; and much more. Featuring prominent, marginalised and little-known artists, The Art of the Occult crosses mystical spheres in a bid to inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters (The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners), the book acts as an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticism – with essays examining each practice and over 175 artworks to discover. The art of the occult has always existed in the margins but inspired the masses, and this book will spark curiosity in all fans of magic, mysticism and the mysterious.

The Periodic Table
The Periodic Table

Author: Primo Levi

Publisher: Viking

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780241956816

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Inspired by the rhythms of the Periodic Table, Primo Levi assesses his life in terms of the chemical elements he associates with his past. From his birth into an Italian Jewish family through his training as a chemist, to the pain and darkness of the Holocaust and its aftermath, Levi reflects on the difficult course of his life in this heartfelt and deeply moving book.

True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance Book #1)
True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance Book #1)

Author: Becky Wade

Publisher: Bethany House

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 144123120X

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Winner of the 2018 Christy Award Book of the Year After a devastating heartbreak three years ago, genealogist and historical village owner Nora Bradford has decided that burying her nose in her work and her books is far safer than romance in the here and now. Unlike Nora, former Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient John Lawson is a modern-day man, usually 100 percent focused on the present. But when he's diagnosed with an inherited condition, he's forced to dig into the secrets of his past and his adoption as an infant, enlisting Nora to help him uncover the identity of his birth mother. The more time they spend together, the more this pair of opposites suspects they just might be a perfect match. However, John's already dating someone and Nora's not sure she's ready to trade her crushes on fictional heroes for the risks of a real relationship. Finding the answers they're seeking will test the limits of their identity, their faith, and their devotion to one another.

A Necessary Evil
A Necessary Evil

Author: Abir Mukherjee

Publisher: Pegasus Crime

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781643132570

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India, 1920. Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee of the Calcutta Police Force investigate the dramatic assassination of a Maharajah's son, in the sequel to A Rising Man. The fabulously wealthy kingdom of Sambalpore is home to tigers, elephants, diamond mines, and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. But when the heir to the throne is assassinated in the presence of Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-Not' Banerjee, they discover a kingdom riven with suppressed conflict. Prince Adhir was a modernizer whose attitudes—and romantic relationships—may have upset the more religious elements of his country, while his brother—now in line to the throne—appears to be a feckless playboy. As Wyndham and Banerjee desperately try to unravel the mystery behind the assassination, they become entangled in a dangerous world where those in power live by their own rules—and those who cross their paths pay with their lives. They must find a murderer, before the murderer finds them . . .

Are You Sleeping
Are You Sleeping

Author: Kathleen Barber

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1501157663

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"Serial meets Ruth Ware's In A Dark, Dark Wood in this ... psychological thriller about a mega-hit podcast that reopens a long-closed murder case and threatens to unravel the carefully constructed life of the victim's daughter"--

Her Name Was Rose
Her Name Was Rose

Author: Claire Allan

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0008275068

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THE TOP FIVE KINDLE BESTSELLER ‘AMAZING. I read it in one go. I was totally hooked.’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Utterly addictive. Compulsive, twisty, tense.’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS, author of Local Girl Missing

Bachelor Nation
Bachelor Nation

Author: Amy Kaufman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-02-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1101985917

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*A New York Times Bestseller* The first definitive, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America’s favorite guilty pleasure. For sixteen years and thirty-six seasons, the Bachelor franchise has been a mainstay in American TV viewers’ lives. Since it premiered in 2002, the show’s popularity and relevance have only grown—more than eight million viewers tuned in to see the conclusion of the most recent season of The Bachelor. Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman is a proud member of Bachelor Nation and has a long history with the franchise—ABC even banned her from attending show events after her coverage of the program got a little too real for its liking. She has interviewed dozens of producers, contestants, and celebrity fans to give readers never-before-told details of the show’s inner workings: what it’s like to be trapped in the mansion “bubble”; dark, juicy tales of producer manipulation; and revelations about the alcohol-fueled debauchery that occurs long before the Fantasy Suite. Kaufman also explores what our fascination means, culturally: what the show says about the way we view so-called ideal suitors; our subconscious yearning for fairy-tale romance; and how this enduring television show has shaped society’s feelings about love, marriage, and feminism by appealing to a marriage plot that’s as old as the best of Jane Austen.

The Perfect Family
The Perfect Family

Author: Shalini Boland

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9781786815255

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'Mummy, she's gone...' Gemma Ballantine is getting ready for work one morning when her eldest child comes running down the stairs, saying the words every mother dreads. The front door is open. And her six-year-old daughter has disappeared. Frantic with fear, Gemma starts a nail-biting search for her little girl. After what feels like forever, her mother-in-law Diane finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away. Relieved to have her youngest child back in her arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair, Gemma thinks the nightmare is over. But then her perfect family starts to fall apart. And she realises it's only just beginning... From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this completely addictive psychological thriller of secrets, lies and betrayal will make you gasp out loud at the heart-stopping final twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you. Why readers are gripped by The Perfect Family: 'OMG The queen of killer twists has done it again!!!!... had me tearing through the pages and oh my goodness, that tension!... electrifying and my heart was pounding. The story delivers lots of thrills right up until the last page... an exhilarating page turner of a read. A story that will take you by surprise and have you hooked until the very last word.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars 'I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor...!!!! This is a book that messes with your head (as I told a friend earlier!)... a perfect psychological thriller!!!... to say you're going to thoroughly enjoy this one is an understatement... Hold onto your hats, you're in for a hell of a ride!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'ALL the stars!!!... A super crazy page turner... I finished this in less than a day because It had my heart pounding with all its WTF moments!... I just love Shalini Boland's writing.... pulls you in and sets you right smack dab in the middle of the plot where you literally feel your palms sweating and heart racing along with the characters... a 5 star winner! Gripping and fast paced and OH THAT ending!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'One heck of a ride!!... started with an absolute heart stopping bang... The plot took a deep swerve and landed where I least expected... the story kept me gripped from start to finish. I hardly took time to breathe.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Bond
Bond

Author: Virginia Kelly

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-12

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9781731225306

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Adorably naive and shockingly brilliant Harrison Lessardi only needs two things in life: his pet iguana, Steve, and his undying love of science. That is until he witnesses his best friend lay eggs, and a third must-have strolls into his apartment-the sardonic and mischievous Everard Drake. Everard Drake, celebrated doctor of the tremendously wealthy Drake family, has one goal in mind when he arrives at the scene of his youngest brother's latest disaster: incinerate Harrison Lessardi. Unfortunately for Everard, the moment he spots Harry, incineration becomes an impossibility-he must have the gorgeous beta as his own, even if it means holding him captive on his estate. But something else lurks behind Everard's interest in Harry-something that tugs at Everard's soul in impossible ways, and that will send Everard and Harry down a rabbit hole of discovery that will change the world as they know it. An alpha and a beta can't share a bond. Can they? Bond is a 78,000 word steamy omegaverse mpreg-ish romance that will leave you in stitches. It contains an unexpectedly consensual kidnapping; giant magical lizards; an iguana with a full wardrobe named Steve; never-ending nicknames; and a HEA that may, or may not involve mosquito nets. For maximum enjoyment, Bond is best read following the events of Clutch.