The tensions between utopian dreams and dystopian anxieties permeate science fiction as a genre, and nowhere is this tension more evident than in Star Trek. This book breaks new ground by exploring music and sound within the Star Trek franchise across decades and media, offering the first sustained look at the role of music in shaping this influential series. The chapters in this edited collection consider how the aural, visual, and narrative components of Star Trek

Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music, edited by Eric James Abbey and Colin Helb,is a collection of writings on music that is considered aggressive throughout the world. From local underground bands in Detroit, Michigan to bands in Puerto Rico or across Europe, this book demonstrates the importance of aggressive music in our society. While other volumes seek to denigrate or put down this type of music, Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk forces the audience to ...

Being a bitch may seem to come naturally......but it is, in fact, an art form. And unless you practice your craft, you're just not going to rise to the top of the bitch hierarchy.Complete with spells, brews, exercises and affirmations, this guidebook is for self-proclaimed and emerging bitches everywhere.Learn how to:Use Bitchcraft in the real worldForm your own bitch's coven with like-minded sistersRepel the dark side of Bitchcraft...

Learn to read tarot cards using your own psychic skills, and gain new levels of inspiration, guidance, and insightThis friendly tarot guidebook features a wealth of creative exercises that are compatible with any deck, plus sample readings, spreads, and compelling firsthand accounts from a seasoned reader and teacher to start you on the path to trusting your intuition in reading the cards.Along the way, you'll learn a variety of original intuitive exercises...

Based on a phenomenally popular blog post, a simple and counterintuitive approach to finding true joyWhen Luminita Saviuc, founder the PurposeFairy blog, posted a list of things to let go in order to be happy, she had no idea that it would go viral, shared more than 1.2 million times and counting. Based on that inspiring post, this heartfelt book gives readers permission to give up--that is, to let go of the bad habits that are holding them back from achieving auth...

A magickal name is one that has been chosen by an individual to use during magickal workings. Some individuals also use these names as pen names for their writings.The energies attached to such names can be immense. They are not bantered around. Magickal names are created for a specific purpose and are focal points for intense magick.Part of a series of classes taught by Kathy Cybele.

Paul Quinn transforms the Tarot from fortune-telling into the ultimate self-help tool for intuitive guidance, empowerment, and well-being. Discover how to apply the Tarot, as a lifelong resource, to access inner wisdom and gain deeper insights and practical, inspired guidance in relationships, career, family, and personal growth. With illustrations from the Universal Waite deck, the book offers 78 engaging casebook examples (one for each card) from Quinn's readings for clients. Drawing on ...

Get Better Results by Increasing Your Psychic Sensitivity!The True Nature of Tarot dispels the myths and negative connotations thatsurround the tarot by sharing the personal experiences of the author, DianeWing, a tarot reader with 25 years of experience. Tarot is discussed as a toolof enlightenment and understanding. Diane Wing shares intuitive techniquesfor reading that take you beyond the conventional card meanings and deepinto tarot as a tool to channel...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.Have you been searching for happiness, only to have it constantly elude you? Learn how to train your brain to overcome obstacles and achiev...

Solitude is not a retreat from the world, but rather a way to recharge our energies—our Holy Selves—for the world.Many of us have so many obligations that we spread ourselves too thin, inviting a tremendous amount of stress into our lives. Although we may fantasize about a few moments of peace for ourselves, the reality seems impractical, pointless, or even selfish. According to hypnotherapist and counselor Rachel Astarte Piccione, nothing can be further from the truth.When...

The discussions in the book cover warrior codes, emotional balance, and interpretations of emotions that others might consider negative. The language is "colorful" but appropriate for the subject. I am a Norse Heathen and a warrior.While the title of the book may describe an outlook of violence, it is more a way to find your calm in the most chaotic situations, and to understand that violence is not the only way of the warrior. It breaks down decisions and choices, and how a warrio...

It is our belief that every action in life is one of ritual, from doing the dishes, to washing clothes, to going to work or even walking our dogs. Looking at each action as a ritual brings a cleaner and more loving energy into it. Add to that a dedication that whatever one is doing, you are also doing on behalf of someone else or the world at large, gives it even more powerful energy.Along with the rituals that we are guided to do with clients, we also share with them what we feel i...