GSXR Compilation 117

1. Starfire magazine vol.1, no.5

Contents:

Foreword
It's An Ill Wind That Bloweth... / The Editors
Consciousness & Liber AL / Robert Taylor
Sanctum Sigillum / Paul Lowe
Zos: The New Flesh of Desire / Gavin W.Semple
Lam: The Gateway / Michael Staley
Wisdom for the New Flesh / Andrew D. Chumbley
Manifestations of Nu / Stephen Dziklewicz
Morningstar: The Tradition and Odyssey of Austin Osman Spare / Randall K. Holmes
Supping at the Angel & Feathers / Michael Staley
Zero Equals Two / Frater Siva, 77
In Nomine Babalon / The Serpents Kiss / Paul Lowe
Book Reviews
In Memoriam: Jeffrey Willis
Appointment Notice

2. Starfire magazine vol.2, no.1

Contents:

Foreword
The Dreaming Attention / Paul Lowe
Bastrum-Enoi/Ast Rubi-Onem / Soror Pasht-akhti
Ghostly Amalgam / Michael Staley & Soror Artemis 656
Gerald Massey: His Life & Works / Rey Bowen
Magick for Fools / Margaret Ingalls
The Cult of the Divine Artist / Andrew D. Chumbley
Two Poems / Paul Lowe
Love Letters (for no-one that I loved) / Gavin W. Semple
The Gnostic Intensive / Zivorad Mihajlovic-Slavinski
The Lam-Serpent Sadhana / Michael Staley
Magick & Imagination / Robert Taylor
Marjorie Cameron: An Appreciation / Michael Staley
Reviews
Afterword

3. Wilderness Evasion: A Guide To Hiding Out and Eluding Pursuit in Remote Areas - Michael Chesbro

Do you need to get away from the pressures of the world and the gaze of Big Brother for a while? Do you plan to live or work in a remote area where you need to be able to take care of yourself? Do you want to develop the skills to remain undiscovered in the back country - even if others are searching for you? If so, Wilderness Evasion is for you. You don't have to be on the run to benefit from this unique survival book: it includes skills you can use every day in your real life. Whether you're heading into the woods for evasion purposes or just a little relaxation, you should know what this manual can teach you about survival medicine, emergency caching, communications, food and water procurement and storage, counter anti-tracking, and the psychological aspects of being alone in the back country, among other things. The ability to remain alive, self-reliant and in control of your environment - even in the remotest of areas - is one that few people possess these days. Learning the skills taught in this book can keep you alive for as long as you need to be in the wilderness. For academic study only.

4. US Army Survival Manual FM 21-76

5. Desert Emergency Survival Basics

6. EXTRAORDINARY ENCOUNTERS: An Encyclopedia of Extraterrestrials
and Otherworldly Beings - Jerome Clark 2000

Extraordinary encounters have been reported
for as long as human beings have been
around, and they are richly documented in
the world’s folklore and mythology. A full ac-
counting of traditions of otherworldly belief
would easily ?ll many fat volumes. This book,
however, is not about traditions but about ex-
periences, or perceived experiences, of other-
worldly forces as claimed by a wide range of
individuals over the past two centuries (with
the rare look farther back if the occasion calls
for it). In other words, it is about things that
people, many of them living, say happened to
them, things far outside mainstream notions
about what it is possible to experience, but, at
the same time, things that seem deeply real to
at least the sincere experients (that is, those
persons who have had the experiences). Not
everyone, of course, is telling the truth, and
when there is reason to be suspicious of the
testimony, that consideration is noted.
Mostly, though, I let the stories tell them
selves; I have left my own observations and
conclusions in this introduction. Though
much of the material is outlandish by any def
inition, I have made a conscious effort to re
late it straightforwardly, and I hope reader
will take it in the same spirit. No single per
son on this earth is guiltless of believing some
thing that isn’ t so.

7. Amazing True Stories of Execution Blunders

The business of death can be seriously absurd, and nothing illustrates this better than these gruesome true tales. This gory compendium details the frankly ridiculous ways in which a number of ill-fated unfortunates met (or failed to meet) their maker at the hands of lamentably inept executioners. With black and white illustrations, this book brings together a mixture of bungled executions, strange last requests and classic one-liners from medieval times to the present day

8. Why: A Logical Explanation of Life by Travis Haan

Why: A Logical Explanation of Life is a logical, systematic and objective explanation of the meaning of life. It argues that whether or not there is a God or an afterlife the most logical conclusion we can come to is that the meaning of life is to fulfill our potential by achieving self actualization. The book goes on to explore how the process of achieving self actualization are survival, learning, thinking, creating your philosophy on life and creating your identity. No matter what beliefs you hold prior to reading ‘Why’ they are sure to be challenged. The author goes on to challenge anyone who is not satisfied with his answers to modify his book and redistribute the new version to help anyone else looking for answers better understand our world and their lives

9. 70 Great Self-Improvement Classics

"Fables" by Aesop - A collection of more than 300 fables by the ancient grandmaster of fables himself. Great stuff to think about and read.

"The Manual" by Epictetus - Could be called "the very first self-help book." This Greek philosopher wrote a small but powerful tractate on living a content and happy life.

"The Power of Concentration" by Theron Q. Dumont - A book about concentration: its importance, and how to train the mind to concentrate.

"The Art and Science of Personal Magnetism" by Theron Q. Dumont - 'Magnetism' is what these old-timers coined what we now know as Energy.

This book by Theron Q. Dumont will show you how to harness and use that energy.

"The Secret of Success" by William W. Atkinson

"Thought Vibration" by William W. Atkinson

"Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life" by William W. Atkinson

"Practical Mental Influence" by William W. Atkinson

"As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen - One of the best-known books of this kind.

"Above Life's Turmoil" by James Allen

"Byways to Blessedness" by James Allen

"The Way of Peace" by James Allen

"The Path of Prosperity" by James Allen

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill - This is one of the most famous books ever written; even today, many successful businessmen attribute their success to this book!

"Right and Wrong Thinking" by Aaron Martin Crane

"Character-Building Thought Power" by Ralph Waldo Trine

"The Greatest Thing Ever Known" by Ralph Waldo Trine

"This Mystical Life of Ours" by Ralph Waldo Trine - 52 excerpts from Trine's works, for each week of the year.

"The Man who Knew" by Ralph Waldo Trine

"The Wayfarer on the Open Road" by Ralph Waldo Trine

"What all the World's A-Seeking" by Ralph Waldo Trine

"The Creative Process in the Individual" by Thomas Troward - Along with his lecture-series: revolutionary.

"The Dore Lectures on Mental Science" by Thomas Troward

"The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science" by Thomas Troward

"The Power of Silence" by Horatio W. Dresser

"Common Sense: How to Exercise It" by Blanchard Yorimoto-Tashi

"Within You is the Power" by Henry Thomas Hamblin

"The Life of the Spirit" by Henry Thomas Hamblin

"The Power of Thought" by Henry Thomas Hamblin

"The Mental Cure" by Warren Felt Evans

"A Textbook of Theosophy" by C.W. Leadbeater

"The Science of Mind" by Ernest Holmes

"The Greatest Thing in the World" by Henry Drummond

"The Magic Story" by Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey - Very important and life-changing story. See for yourself!

"The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles - Or, as I like to call it:

"A Course in Manifestation."

"Acres of Diamonds" by Russell H. Conwell - Alongside "As a Man Thinketh" and "Think and Grow Rich", one of the most well known books today.

"The Master Key System" by Charles F. Haanel - Reputed to have been read by Bill Gates, this book contains lots of little gold nuggets of wisdom.

"Mental Chemistry" by Charles F. Haanel

"Self-Help; National and Individual" by Samuel Smiles - A large and interesting tome.

"The Multiple Mentality Course" by Harry Kahne - The original "multitasking"
training system. Want or need to do 2 or more things at once? Read this!

"Your Forces and How to Use Them" by Christian Larson

"The Ideal Made Real" by Christian Larson

"How to Find Your Real Self" by Mildred Mann

"Self Mastery through Conscious Autosuggestion" by Emile Coué - Arguably one of the most important people of the 20th century, this man invented Autosuggestion (autogenic training) for use in healing and improving oneself.

"How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" by Arnold Bennett - So much to do, so little time! Well, not anymore!

"Mental Efficiency" by Arnold Bennett

"The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran - This is pure food for thought, by a well-known author.

"The Madman" by Kahlil Gibran - Equally as important as "The Prophet."

"Walking" by Henry David Thoreau - One of the greatest American authors himself talks about walking; serenity, meditation; peace.

"Adventures in Contentment" by David Grayson

"Adventures in Friendship" by David Grayson

"Great Possessions" by David Grayson

"The Friendly Road -or- New Adventures
in Contentment" by David Grayson

"Siddharta" by Hermann Hesse - This is my most favourite book.

"Thought Power" by Annie Besant

"How to Turn your Desires and Ideals into Reality" by Brown Landone

"Prosperity Through Thought" by Bruce MacLelland

"How to Turn Your Ability Into Cash" by Earl Prevette

"Just How to Wake the Solar Plexus" by Elizabeth Towne

"Your invisible Power" by Genevieve Behrend

"Attaining Your Desires" by Genevieve Behrend

"The Miracle of Tithing" by Mark Victor Hansen

"Concentration" by O. Hashnu Hara

"In Tune With the Infinite" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Secrets of Mental Supremacy" by W. R. C. Larson

"Influence" by Yorimoto Tashi

"IT WORKS" by R.H. Jarrett

"The Way to Power" by L.W. Rogers

"Prosper" by Charles Fillmore

"An Iron Will" by Orison Swett Marden

10. The Hebrew Letter Numbers

11. The Book on Bush: How George W. (Mis)leads America - Eric Alterman, Mark J. Green 2004

Not since the heyday of Richard Nixon has there been a president more controversial and polarizing than George W. Bush. From his arrival in office through what many still regard as one of the most flagrant miscarriages of electoral justice in modern history to the long road to Iraq, Bush has been vilified by liberals as ardently as he has been embraced by the neoconservatives who have been the driving force of his administration. Both Eric Alterman and Mark Green are known for their doggedness in researching the media and political figures, and what they discover in the case of Bush is a consistent pattern of double standards, misrepresentation, and contradictions. The Book on Bush methodically critiques administration policy from the standpoint of its truthfulness as well as its merit, with the characteristic wit of both writers.

12. Berkshire Encyclopedia of China: Modern and Historic Coverage of the World's Newest and Oldest Global Power(5 Volume Set) - Linsun Cheng 2009

n five large-format volumes and nearly 1,000 expert-written articles, the Berkshire Encyclopedia of China provides unrivaled insight into Chinese history and culture today in nearly a thousand fascinating articles that include everything from Adoption and Banking to Wound Literature and Zhou Dynasty. China is changing our world, and Berkshire Publishing, known for its award-winning encyclopedias on a wide array of global issues including the award-winning six-volume Encyclopedia of Modern Asia, is proud to publish the first major resource designed for students, teachers, businesspeople, government officials, and tourists seeking a greater understanding of China today. The Berkshire Encyclopedia of China offers authoritative articles from well-known scholars in China as well as in the West, and it has been compiled with strict rules about balance and objectivity by a publisher committed to providing truly global perspectives that will empower 21st-century students, global citizens, and leaders in business and government. The Berkshire Encyclopedia of China does much more than cover the history of China. It is specifically intended to help students and professionals who need to improve their knowledge of the arts, belief systems, business, communications, demographics, education, law and politics, minority groups, natural resources, regional and international relations, social welfare, and technology. Within these categories, there are broad thematic essays, which serve as anchors or touchstones for the work as a whole, as well as short entries about the people, events, concepts, and material goods that are essential to understanding China. There are articles on important organizations and companies, as well as on sports, festivals, and other aspects of popular culture. And the encyclopedia brings up right up to the present, with information on blogging and Internet use, human rights, and overseas returnees (the sea turtles). It even looks to the future with articles on renewable energy and the 2010 World s Fair in Shanghai. The encyclopedia is also completely interdisciplinary in its coverage and organization. Contributing authors includes political scientists, sociologists, economists, anthropologists, geographers, historians, scientists, artists, educators, and other experts. Thanks to cooperation with many Chinese scholars based in China, the encyclopedia is the first major work also to cover China from the Chinese point of view. Succinct, accessibly written, and illustrated articles (500-3,000 words), each beginning with a short summary or abstract. Each article arranged so it can be copied or printed for individual use (up to 10 copies for a single classroom use at no charge for further copies, please make payments via Copyright Clearance Center). Page margins that make it easy to copy articles for classroom use on both US letter-size and international A4 paper. Article titles in English, Chinese characters, and a Pinyin transliteration with tone marks, and Chinese characters and transliterations in articles Up-to-date information that students and non-specialists can understand. Intelligent, insightful discussion of controversial issues. Articles about China in the world today, with a focus on its cultural, political, and economic relationships, military expansion, human and religious rights News-related coverage: social and environmental issues Food Safety, new communications and media Internet Use, Blogging, and topics relevant to the global economic crisis-Stock Markets, Beijing Consensus and Currency Valuation. Over 1,200 unique photographs Maps, timelines, primary source sidebars, and dozens of traditional proverbs. Ideal for writing papers. Ideal for general education about China. Useful for readers learning Chinese.

Summary: Features almost one thousand informed and informative articles contributed by outstanding scholars from China & around the world
Rating: 5

Knowledgeably compiled and professionally edited by the team of Linsun Cheng, Kerry Brown, Winberg Chai, and Joan Lebold Cohen, this five-volume, 2800 page encyclopedic compendium of information features almost one thousand informed and informative articles contributed by outstanding scholars from China and around the world covering a complete spectrum of issues ranging from the geopolitical role of China in the modern world, to adoption practices, to the Zhou Dynasty, to it literary, artistic, religious, financial, and cultural contributions. The "Berkshire Encyclopedia of China" contains both comprehensively broad and thematic essays, as well as short categorical entries focused on people, events, organizations, festivals, sports, and all other aspects required for a sound understanding of China and its people. Of special note is the up to date information on China in the information age of computers, blogs, and the Internet. Of special note is that each individual article can easily be photocopied making it an ideal curriculum resource for classroom instruction. The use of English, Chinese characters and Pinyin transliteration with tone marks further enhances the value of the "Berkshire Encyclopedia of China" for students of the Chinese language. Presenting an encyclopedic reference from a distinctively Chinese perspective, profusely enhanced throughout with illustrations, maps, timelines, sidebars, and even traditional Chinese proverbs, the "Berkshire Encyclopedia of China" is a core reference which is highly recommended for personal, professional, academic, and community library International Studies collections in general, and Chinese Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists in particular.

13. The Chaldean Oracles - G.R.S. Mead

The Chaldean Oracles have survived as fragmentary texts from the 2nd century AD, and consist mainly of Hellenistic commentary on a single mystery-poem (which may have been compilations from several oracular sources, considering the random subject changes) that was believed to have originated in Chaldea (Babylonia). They appear to be a syncretic combination of neo-Platonic elements with others that were Persian or Babylonian in origin. Later neo-Platonists, such as Proclus and Iamblichus, rated them highly. The 4th-century Emperor Julian suggests in his Hymn to the Magna Mater that he was an initiate of the God of the Seven Rays, and was an adept of its teachings. When Christian Church Fathers or other Late Antiquity writers credit "the Chaldeans", they are probably referring to this tradition.

An analysis of the Chaldean Oracles demonstrates a similarity with contemporary gnostic teachings: fiery emanations initiate from the transcendental First Paternal Intellect, from whom the Second Intellect, the Demiurge comprehends the cosmos as well as himself. Within the First Intellect, a female Power, designated Hecate, is, like Sophia, the mediating World-Soul. At the base of all lies created Matter, made by the Demiurgic Intellect. The matter farthest from the Highest God (First Father/ Intellect) was considered a dense shell from which the enlightened soul must emerge, shedding its bodily garments. A combination of ascetic conduct and correct ritual are recommended to free the soul from the confines of matter and limitations, and to defend it against the demonic powers lurking in some of the realms between Gods and mortals.

The origins of the texts are unknown and mysterious. Some have claimed that the Chaldean Oracles, in the form in which they survive, were attributed to Julian the Theurgist, son of Julian the Chaldean, who served in the Roman army during Marcus Aurelius' campaign against the Quadi. Julian claimed to have saved the Roman camp from a severe drought by causing a rainstorm.[2] At least four other religious groups also claimed credit for this rainstorm. The circumstances surrounding the writing of the Oracles are mysterious, the most likely explanation being that Julian uttered them after inducing a sort of trance akin to that of the archaic oracles of Greece.

14. Hypnotism and Mysticism of India - O. McGill 1979

This is an excellent book. It's an old school book that has much meaning int it.