Book Review | Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells | The Ultimate Reference Book For The Magical Arts | By Judika Illes

I love this book. It is one of my favorites in the occult section of my library. It is valuable as a practical and historical tool. The book is an excellent guide for the beginning as well as experienced witch. I have never seen another book that has so many spells.    Get this; […]Book … Continue reading Book Review | Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells | The Ultimate Reference Book For The Magical Arts | By Judika Illes

Moby-Dick: Illustrated by Gilbert Wilson

"'Wilson was an extraordinary artist, but his paintings were never published in a book during his lifetime,' Elder said. 'I want to bring more people to Wilson’s work, to introduce him on the world stage.'"-Staff writer, "Terre Haute artist Gilbert Wilson's work to illustrate new 'Moby-Dick' edition." Tribune-Star. July 26, 2018. Available for purchase from … Continue reading Moby-Dick: Illustrated by Gilbert Wilson

Old Book Illustrations

[Old Book Illustrations focuses on] Victorian and French Romantic illustrations—we understand French Romanticism in its broadest sense and draw its final line, at least in the realm of book illustration, at the death of Gustave Doré.—Old Book Illustrations

The Frailest Thing: Ten Years of Thinking About the Meaning of Technology by L. M. Sacasas

"In the fall of 2009, as the age of blogs was already fading, I launched The Frailest Thing as a space to think out loud as I worked my way through a graduate program in technology studies. In the years since, I sought to think about the challenges posed by emerging technologies, particularly digital media, … Continue reading The Frailest Thing: Ten Years of Thinking About the Meaning of Technology by L. M. Sacasas

Top 104 Books Published in English on Russia in 2019

"Hundreds of books about the Russian-speaking world are scheduled to be published in English in 2019. This list narrows that group down to 104 that show exceptional promise — and gives you the tools to find the ones you’ll love in seconds......the previews below are largely laudatory, but their optimism can make them a light … Continue reading Top 104 Books Published in English on Russia in 2019

Lithium: The Gripping History of a Psychiatric Success Story

"Some 70 years ago, John Cade, an Australian psychiatrist, discovered a medication for bipolar disorder that helped many patients to regain stability swiftly. Lithium is now the standard treatment for the condition, and one of the most consistently effective medicines in psychiatry. But its rise was riddled with obstacles. The intertwined story of Cade and … Continue reading Lithium: The Gripping History of a Psychiatric Success Story