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Kali: The Black Goddess of Dakshineswar

Buffy fans will go wild! SHE WAS TARA ON BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Now she’s the author of Ace’s hottest new series— killer novels featuring Calliope Reaper-Jones, who doesn’t want to be daddy’s little girl anymore... Calliope Reaper-Jones so just wanted a normal life: buying designer shoes on sale, dating guys from Craig’s List, web-surfing for organic dim-sum for her boss... But when her father—who... (more)

Most Evil Secret Societies In History

by Shelley Klein

Repairman Jack: Book 1

The Tomb

by F. Paul Wilson

Much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Gia, Repairman Jack doesn't deal with electronic appliances-he fixes situations for people, often putting himself in deadly danger. His latest project is recovering a stolen necklace, which carries with it an ancient curse that may unleash a horde of Bengali demons. Jack is used to danger, but this time Gia's daughter Vicky is threatened. Can Jack overcome the curse of the... (more)

Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses

by David Frawley

"Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses is an excellent introduction to the essence of Hindu Tantrism. The author discusses all the major concepts and offers valuable corrections for many existing misconceptions. He also introduces the reader to the core Tantric practices of meditation and mantra recitation, focusing on the ten Wisdom Goddesses" states Georg Feuerstein.

The Ghost's Grave

by Peg Kehret

What Josh thought would be the dullest summer of his life, spent with his eccentric great-aunt, turns chilling when he meets the ghost of a coal miner killed in a mine explosion. Willie has been waiting years for some kind soul to dig up his leg and rebury it with the rest of him—only then will he be at peace. Josh agrees to do the grisly deed, but when he digs in the old cemetery, he finds more than Willie’s... (more)

Indian Mythology: Tales from the Heart of the Subcontinent

Indian Mythology: Tales from the Heart of the Subcontinent

by Devdutt Pattanaik

An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape. * Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia. * Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia. * Demonstrates how the mythology,... (more)

Mother of the Universe: Visions of the Goddess and Tantric Hymns of Enlightenment

Mother of the Universe: Visions of the Goddess and Tantric Hymns of Enlightenment

by Lex Hixon

Wildly metaphysical and allegorical verses of the Indian poet Ramprasad on the Goddess Kali.

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