HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Gifts for the Curious

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The Last Greatest Magician in the World by Jim Steinmeyer

Ever wondered how magicians could vanish into thin air? Author Jim Steinmeyer did, and after years of research he has all the secrets! An authority on the history of stage magic, all of our pressing questions about magic are answered in his book The Last Greatest Magician in the World. Readers explore the life and legacy of stage magician Howard Thurston—the man who surpassed the great Houdini himself!  With clever prose and beautiful narration, Steinmeyer walks his readers through all the landmark acts, illustrates Thurston’s most private experiences, and even helps them avoid some of Thurston’s trapdoors, to boot! The Last Greatest Magician in the World is a fine gift for anyone who’s ever been touched by magic.

 

The Last Greatest Magician is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indiebound.

 

Miss Jane Austen’s Guide to Modern Life’s Dilemmas by Rebecca Smith

If Jane Austen was alive today, in a world where Facebook communication and text messaging are widely acceptable substitutions for real time dialogues, what would she do? Austen’s great-great-great-great-great niece presents a most convincing answer. In Miss Jane Austen’s Guide to Modern Life’s Dilemmas, author Rebecca Smith offers her readers useful ways to consider and incorporate Austen’s wisdom into modern day dilemmas. The life and times of the great authoress enabled her to produce staggering character studies that resonate with our experiences today. With a little help from Austen, you can strategically navigate the intricacies of modern relations with the grace and refinement of a Victorian lady.

 

Miss Jane Austen’s Guide to Modern Life’s Dilemmas is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.

 

*Why Fish Fart by Francesca Gould

There are moments when we find ourselves wondering about the strangest phenomena. For example, what exactly is maggot cheese? Or, how much coffee would it take to kill a man? And most importantly, why is the toilet often referred to as “the John”? Like us, Author Francesca Gould found herself asking similar questions, and for our convenience she’s compiled the answers into one absolutely useful book about many, absolutely useless information! In Why Fish Fart, Gould tackles the oddest, quirkiest and, at times, most nauseating information we have at one point or another wondered about. A fun and easy read, Why Fish Fart works in the same line as other equally amusing titles under Gould’s name: Why You Shouldn’t Eat Your Boogers and Why Dogs Eat Poop.

 

Why Fish Fart is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.

 

50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People by Debra & Don Mcleod

Some like it hot. Some like it dirty. But painful? Well for those who are curious about the dynamics of S&M, we have something for that, too. For the straight-laced accountants and docile librarians of the world who’d never dare explore such hush-hush territory, the Mcleod couple has something that might help move those harmless curiosities from the imagination to the bedroom. In 50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People, Debra & Don Mcleod share their intimate tips on how to add that extra something we often only dream of. Whether you’re an average Jane or Joe looking for a better time or a bedroom athlete who knows what they want, 50 Ways to Play is a surefire way to whet the appetite.

 

50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.

Solving the Communion Enigma by Whitley Strieber

In the large expanse of the universe  it’s hard to imagine what an extraterrestrial entity would look like. That is until we remember the “Grays”—those tall, large headed aliens with the large pit black eyes that Whitley Strieber popularized. In Solving the Communion Enigma, Strieber reexamines his encounters with the “Grays” and tries to bridge links between his own experiences to other unexplained phenomena around the world. Alien buffs and conspiracy theorists alike will equally have a field day with the most curious experiences Strieber brings to the table.

 

Solving the Communion Enigma is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.

 

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WHITLEY & ANNE STRIEBER: A LOVE STORY

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, read the heartwarming story of how Whitley Strieber, author of SOLVING THE COMMUNION ENIGMA, met his wife Anne. It’s totally “Aww!”-worthy!

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Q&A: Whitley Strieber, author of SOLVING THE COMMUNION ENIGMA

Whitley Strieber is the internationally bestselling author of more than twenty novels and nonfiction works, including The Wolfen, The Hunger, and The Coming Global Superstorm, which was made into the feature film The Day After Tomorrow. In his most recent work, SOLVING THE COMMUNION ENIGMA, Strieber revisits his own encounters with The Grays, and examines the myriad ways they fit into a larger story of unexplained phenomena around the world: crop circles, mutilated livestock, mysterious aerial objects, abductions, and more. Read below for some more insight on the book and Strieber’s experiences.

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OUT TODAY: Attached, The Jefferson Bible, Patience, The Prosperous Heart, Solving the Communion Enigma, and The Prosperity Bible

Though many relationship guides tell us how to date, few address the “why?” factor of relationships. That’s exactly what psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel Heller offer in their accessible and groundbreaking book, ATTACHED: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love, now available in paperback.

Combining facts and clear analysis with engaging personal stories from over 100 interviewees, ATTACHED is a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the “why” behind their actions and relationships.

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In 1803 (and continuing for nearly two decades), Thomas Jefferson began one of the boldestreligious experiments in American history: cutting and pasting the teachings of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Bible, into one compact statement.

This hardcover replica of THE JEFFERSON BIBLE restores to print a handsome, immensely accessible version of Jefferson’s manifesto as it was published for general readers in 1940.

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Patience. It’s one of those qualities that people so often say they lack, and invariably find in short supply. One constantly hears cries of “I don’t have the patience for this!” or “I’m losing my patience.” Whether it is with our families, our co-workers, or ourselves, patience so often seems to abandon us when we need it most. But what if we could carve out a pathway to becoming more patient every day?

That is the very task author and Buddhist teacher Allan Lokos addresses with his new book, PATIENCE: The Art of Peaceful Living . Combining practical techniques and inspirational profiles, this unique book offers an in depth, yet accessible learning experience that touches all aspects of one’s life.

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In celebration of the 20^th anniversary of her beloved international bestseller, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron has penned an all-new creativity program book that deals with this very concern: THE PROSPEROUS HEART: Creating a Life of “Enough” (Tarcher/Penguin hardcover, January 2012).

 Prosperity isn’t a fiscal bottom line, Cameron asserts. Rather, “prospering is something we can do, right now, today, no matter how much money we have.” To aid us in cultivating a prosperous heart, Cameron outlines an original 12-week program that addresses “the money question,” offering a new set of concrete tools and strategies to help usA practical and inspiring must-read, THE PROSPEROUS HEART shows readers how to develop a satisfying life that is both highly creative and financially sound.

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In 1987, Whitley Strieber changed the way we look at the universe with the publication of Communion, a bestselling account of his terrifying abductions and close encounters with extraterrestrials. Not only did his reports fascinate readers worldwide, they popularized the picture that we now think of when we envision extraterrestrials – the bauble-headed stick figures with enormous oval eyes that Strieber refers to as The Grays.

 In Solving the Communion Enigma: What is To Come, Strieber revisits his own encounters with The Grays, and examines the myriad ways they fit into a larger story of unexplained phenomena around the world; crop circles, mutilated livestock, mysterious aerial objects, abductions, and more. This book offers both a new look at some very personal, strange encounters, a big-picture view of the perplexing world today, and the world we’ll be inhabiting in the not-so-distant future. A must-read for anyone interested in the fate of mankind.

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Great minds in every generation have sought to answer the question, “How can I become wealthy?” Some tackled the question practically; others spiritually, or philosophically. Whatever their approach, people throughout the ages have listened, waiting for the insight that might change their lives.

Now in paperback, THE PROSPERITY BIBLE culls all that insight into one, inclusive volume. It presents readers with some of the best money-making secrets of all-time from legendary writers and experts like Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon Hill, P.T. Barnum, Wallace D. Wattles, and Ernest Holmes.

With 19 beloved classics in this convenient and affordable work, THE PROSPERITY BIBLE is an invaluable addition to the libraries of anyone looking to increase their wealth and better their lives.

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Solving the Communion Enigma Book Plate Giveaway

In 1987, Whitley Strieber changed the way we look at the universe with the publication of Communion, a bestselling account of his terrifying abductions and close encounters with extraterrestrials. Not only did his reports fascinate millions of readers worldwide, they popularized the picture that we now think of when we envison extraterrestrials – the bauble-headed stick figures with enormous oval eyes that Strieber refers to as The Grays.

In Solving the Communion Enigma: What is To Come (January 2012), Strieber revisits his own encounters with The Grays, and examines the myriad ways they fit into a larger story of unexplained phenomena around the world; crop circles, mutilated livestock, mysterious aerial objects, abductions, and more.

Strieber makes his strongest case yet against the ideas that these types of occurrences are imagined, misconstrued or fabricated. It is not those who’ve experienced the encounters who are delusional, he says—it’s those who deny them.

Solving the Communion Enigma is both a new look at some very personal, strange encounters, and a big-picture view of the perplexing world we’re living in today, and the world we’ll be inhabiting in the not-so-distant future. Intimate and wise, Solving The Communion Enigma is a must-read for anyone interested in the fate of mankind.

**Bookplate Promotion Instructions**

Tarcher/Penguin will be giving away  Solving the Communion Enigma bookplates (signed by Whitley Strieber) to anyone who pre-orders a copy of the book.  To  receive your free signed bookplate, please email a copy of the receipt for your pre-ordered copy of Solving the Communion Enigma to communionenigmagiveaway@gmail.com. (You may either forward an email receipt or send as an attachment).

Once you’ve submitted this, you will receive an autoresponse containing a link to a page where you will submit the address where you’d like the signed bookplate to be sent.  Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used for this contest.

VIDEO, The Key: A True Encounter

Bestselling author Whitley Strieber discusses the mysterious true events of one fateful night when a stranger barged into his hotel room and proceeded to enlighten him on some of the biggest questions facing all of mankind – a story told in his new book The Key.

This episode is presented in three parts: a description of the encounter, a discussion with Mitch Horowitz about how the encounter affected his life, and a description with Horowitz about the current state of our society and the human race.

Learn more about the encounter in THE KEY:
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