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New Age Titles 2000
Compiled by Heather Vogel Frederick -- 5/15/00
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ADAMS | ANDREWS MCMEEL | BANTAM DELL | BARRON'S | BERKLEY | BLESSINGWAY BOOKS | BLUESTAR COMMUNICATIONS | CAREER PRESS/NEW PAGE BOOKS | CHRONICLE BOOKS | CONARI PRESS | THE CROSSING PRESS | DEVORSS PUBLICATIONS | DUTTON | ELEMENT BOOKS | FINDHORN PRESS | HARMONY | HARPERBUSINESS | HARPERCOLLINS/CLIFF STREET | HAY HOUSE | HAZELDEN/TRANSITIONS | HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS INC. | HYPERION | INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL | LANTERN BOOKS | LLEWELLYN | MENTORING ROSE | WILLIAM MORROW | NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY/SIGNET | PENGUIN | PRIMA PUBLISHING | PUTNAM | REGANBOOKS | RENNAISSANCE MEDIA, INC. | SANTA MONICA PRESS | SIMCHA PRESS | S&S/FIRESIDE | ST. MARTIN'S PRESS | STERLING PUBLISHING | SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION PUBLISHERS | JEREMY P. TARCHER | THAMES & HUDSON | THREE RIVERS PRESS | TOTAL/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED | TRAFALGAR SQUARE, DIST. | TRAVELERS' TALES | TUTTLE PUBLISHING | UNIVERSITY PRESS OF FLORIDA | VIKING | WARNER BOOKS | WATSON-GUPTILL PUBLICATIONS | SAMUEL WEISER INC. | JOHN WILEY & SONS | WORDS DISTRIBUTING CO. | YMAA


ADAMS
Take Your Soul to Work: Transform Your Life and Work (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Tanis Helliwell presents office-tested strategies for incorporating spiritual principles into the workplace.
Hidden Faces of the Soul: Ten Secrets for Mind/Body Healing from Kabbalah's Lost Tree of Life (July, $10.95) by Sheldon Z. Kramer with Mardeene Mitchell makes the ancient mystical Old Testament texts accessible to a mainstream audience.
The Everything Angels Book (July, $12.95) by M.J. Abadie explains how to recognize angelic presences and invoke their help in daily life.
Small Miracles for Women: Extraordinary Coincidences of Heart and Spirit (Oct., $9.95 paper) by Yitta Halberstam and Judith Leventhal collects 60 new stories of extraordinary coincidences.
Calling All Angels (Nov., $9.95) by Joyce Keller combines p ms, mantras, prayers and meditations for connecting with spiritual guides.

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ANDREWS MCMEEL
Meow Te Ching: The Way to Contentment, Security, and Getting What You Want (Apr., $10.95) by Michael Kent features proverbs from Meow Tzu, the cat world's answer to Eastern philosophy.
Art and Soul: 156 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit (May, $16.95) by Pam Grout offers 52 weeks of inspirational messages, assignments and projects.
The Magical Garden: Spells, Charms, and Lore for Magical Gardens and the Curious Gardeners Who Tend Them (May, $10.95) by Sophia with Denny Sargent plucks nuggets of wisdom from the lore of fairies, elves and others.
Spells for Self-Improvement and Spells for a Perfect Love Life (June, $9.95 each) by Lauren White feature spells, potions and magic for love and personal success.

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BANTAM DELL
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path (June, $24.95) by Jack Kornfield offers a Buddhist teacher's insights into the modern spiritual journey of those of every faith.
Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft (Aug., $24.95) by Natalie Goldberg educates readers in the art of converting that initial flash of inspiration into finished work.
The Listening Hand: Self-Healing Through the Rubenfeld Synergy Method of Talk and Touch (Sept., $25.95) by Ilana Rubenfeld reveals body/mind therapy techniques for physical and emotional healing.

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BARRON'S
The Book of Magical Herbs (Feb., $16.95) by Margaret Picton collects folklore and fact about the life-enhancing powers of herbs.
The Book of Goddesses (Sept., $18.95) by Roni Joy describes 25 female deities worshiped by different cultures, along with 50 rituals that readers can perform on their own.
The Book of Vodou (Sept., $16.95) by Leah Gordon traces Vodou's origins in Africa and Haiti and explains how to build an altar and invoke the Vodou spirits.
Dream Decoder (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Dr. Fiona Zucker brings together the origins, history and psychological traditions of dream interpretation.
Kabbalah Decoder (Sept., $21.95) by Janet Berenson-Perkins shows how to use this ancient Judaic mystical tradition to achieve a positive outlook on life.

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BERKLEY
Beyond the Earth and Sky (Riverhead, May, $13.95) by Jamie Zeppa chronicles her years in Bhutan, weaving history, folklore, customs and meditations on the Buddhist tenets into a travelogue.
Dream Back Your Life (Perigee, July, $13) by Joan Mazza offers a dream-based approach to self-improvement.


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BLESSINGWAY BOOKS
The Logic of Love: Finding Faith Through the Heart-Mind Connection (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Halbert Katzen is the first of a trilogy addressing spiritual life, family life and social structure.
The Angels' Script: The Power of the Archangels at Your Fingertips (Mar., $39.99) by Theolyn Cortens and Will Shaman combines illustrated cards with text explaining how to access the metaphysical underpinnings of the material world.
The Abundance Tree: A Simple Handbook for Growing Your Dreams (Mar., $11.95 paper) by Patricia Heyman provides guidance for stimulating personal growth.
Ride on the Wing of the Eagle: Viewing Life from a Higher Perspective (Mar., $12 paper) by Sheila Griffin chronicles the author's personal journey to spiritual wholeness.
Amazon Magic: The Life Story of Ayahuasquero and Shaman Don Agustin Rivas Vasquez (Mar., $15.95 paper) by Jaya Bear examines the culture of the Peruvian Amazon through the life story of a shaman.
Vision: The Search for a Spiritual Pathway (Mar., $16.95 paper) by Paul H. Skinner with Valerie A. Skinner integrates mental, spiritual and physical wellness into a holistic treatment plan.
The Marriage of Spirit: Principles for Balancing Your Life and Clearing Shadow (May, $22.88) by Leslie Temple-Thurston with Brad Laughlin offers exercises for transforming lifelong patterns of negativity, anger, pain and fear.

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BLUESTAR COMMUNICATIONS
You Are So Beautiful Without Your Hair: A Daughter's Journey with the Death of Her Parents (Jan., $16.95 paper) by Suzane Piela negotiates the rocky terrain of grief.
Maidens & Love (May, $9.95) by Sulamith Wulfing pairs p try and paintings by the German artist centered on the theme of couples in love.
An Angel Is Born: A Story of Love, Loss and Hope (May, $10.95 paper) by Johanna Elisabeth Sather draws on the author's work as a nurse and caregiver for dying children and their grieving parents.

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CAREER PRESS/NEW PAGE BOOKS
Exploring Wicca: The Beliefs, Rites, and Rituals of the Wiccan Religion (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Lady Sabrina provides a primer on every aspect of this pagan tradition.
A Charmed Life: Celebrating Wicca Every Day (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Patricia J. Telesco includes spells, rituals, prayers and more for combining this natural philosophy with urban life.
Magickal Astrology: Understanding Your Place in the Cosmos (Nov., $12.99 paper) by Skye Alexander explains how to use cosmic forces to enhance personal growth.
The Witch's Master Grimoire: An Encyclopedia of Charms, Spells, Formulas, and Magical Rites (Nov., $12.99 paper) by Lady Sabrina collects workable spells and magical rites in an A-to-Z format.
A Witch's Beverages and Brews: Magic Potions Made Easy (Dec., $12.99 paper) by Patricia J. Telesco shares recipes for coffee, wine, tea and shakes that help promote success, romance and more.
Exploring Spellcraft: How to Create and Cast Effective Spells (Dec., $12.99 paper) by Gerina Dunwich simplifies the art of weather working, potion brewing, love enchantment and other spells.

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CHRONICLE BOOKS
Discover Inner Peace: A Guide to Spiritual Well-Being (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Mike George draws on insights and techniques from Buddhist, Taoist and Western meditation traditions.
The Artist's Way Creativity Kit (Apr., $22.95) by Julia Cameron expands on her bestselling book with a companion journal of writing exercises and quotes about the nature of creativity as well as task cards to help jump-start the process.
Moon Gazing: A Journal (Apr., $17.95) by Laurie Wagner, illus. by Leo Monahan, is brimming with moon lore, facts and quotes in journal form.

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CONARI PRESS
Simple Chinese Astrology (Feb., $14.95) by Damian Sharp explains the science and art of divination and Tao-based personality analysis.
Simple Yoga (July, $14.95) by Cybele Tomlinson is a beginner's guide to this popular strengthening and relaxation practice.
The Little Book of Letting Go: A Revolutionary 30-Day Program to Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit, and Replenish Your Soul (Aug., $14.95 paper) by Hugh Prather offers a three-step process for self-renewal.
Simple Wicca (Oct., $14.95) by Michele Morgan dispels myths about this ancient spiritual tradition and explains its main tenets and practice.

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THE CROSSING PRESS
A Little Book of Candle Magic (Mar., $9.95 paper) by D.J. Conway offers rituals and spells for improving life and manifesting one's deepest desires.
Shaman in a 9 to 5 World (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Patricia Telesco guides readers in creating an urban shamanic lifestyle.
Homeopathic Medicine Chest (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Ambika Wauters instructs readers in this holistic approach to health.
Complete Guide to Tarot (Apr., $18.95 paper) by Cassandra Eason explains card layouts, analysis and the use of tarot as a focus for meditation.
Fundamentals of Hawaiian Mysticism (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Charlotte Berney examines the ancient practice of Kahuna.
Physician of the Soul: A Modern Kabbalist's Approach to Health and Healing (May, $14.95 paper) by Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman with Lesley Sussman outlines a spiritually based system for personal development and self-realization.
Rulers of the Horoscope (May, $18.95 paper) by Alan Oken interprets the natal chart, fusing both the intellectual and the intuitive approach.
Feng Shui Demystified (Aug., $10.95 paper) by Clear Englebert tackles the basics of how the flow of chi affects the living environment.

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DEVORSS PUBLICATIONS
The Book of Star Light: Creative Remembering (Mar., $13.95) by White Eagle shows how to use the symbol of the six-pointed star to bring healing and transformation to one's life.
Where Did We Come From and Where Are We Going?: In Search of a Road to Universal Spirituality (Apr., $12.95 paper) by George Bockl explores the journey from religious tradition to global spirituality.
Expressions of Oneness: Marriage, Child-Raising, and Spiritual Community as Primary Soul Relationships (June, $11.95 paper) by Jean Shorter explores the common elements of these significant personal relationships.
The Sacred Continuum: Our Life Between Prayers (Aug., $8.95 paper) by Stephanie Sorensen shares a prayer therapist's techniques for achieving the goal of praying without ceasing.

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DUTTON
Healing Grief: Reclaiming Life After Any Loss (Apr., $23.95) by James Van Praagh aims to help readers survive and grow from tragedies in their lives.
Life on the Other Side: A Psychic's Tour of the Afterlife (July, $23.95) by Sylvia Browne answers questions about death and the afterlife based on the author's 50 years of experience as a psychic.

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ELEMENT BOOKS
Insights from the CoffeeHouse: Miracles, Mysteries, and Epiphanies from Everyday Life (Mar., $15.95) by Jonathan Collins presents inspiring stories gathered from real coffeehouses and cafes.
Relax, It's Only a Ghost!: My Adventures with Spirits, Hauntings and Things That Go Bump in the Night (May, $18.95) by Echo Bodine shares how the author came to terms with her psychic gifts.
Lillian Too's Practical Feng Shui: Formulas for Success (June, $16.95) by Lillian Too explains how to encourage beneficial chi to enter and stay in the home, garden, street or even city block.
Lillian Too's Practical Feng Shui: Symbols for Good Fortune (June, $16.95) by Lillian Too reveals different good luck symbols and how to use them.
The I Ching of the Goddess: Divination Kit (Sept., $25.95 paper) by Barbara G. Walker combines an illustrated I Ching book and card pack.
Simple Bliss: Nirvana Made Easy (Oct., $16.95) by Scott Shaw offers an introduction to the Buddhist concept of nirvana.
Listen to Your Inner Voice: Harness Your Creativity, Conscience and Intuition (Oct., $16.95) by Ellen Hall and James Wawro explains the value of intuition.
Celtic Totem Animals: The Complete Guide to Discovering Your Natural Shamanic Power (Nov., $25.95 paper) by John Matthews shares tales of the ancient Celtic culture; includes CD of drumming by John and Caitlin Matthews.

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FINDHORN PRESS
The Secret of the Beloved Disciple (Jan., $14 paper) by James Twyman reveals the identity of the Emissary of Light and chronicles the author's journeys in pursuit of world peace.
Spiritual Journeys Along the Yellow Brick Road (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Darren John Main looks at the spiritual symbolism in Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz.
Praying Peace (Oct., $12.95 paper) by James Twyman in conversation with Gregg Braden and Doreen Virtue offers a seven-step guide to peacemaking.

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HARMONY
How to Know God (Feb., $24) by Deepak Chopra sets readers on a path to the ultimate spiritual experience.
The Jesus Mysteries (Aug., $24.95) by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy contends that the figure of Jesus Christ is actually based on a pagan myth, a fact that was covered up by the Roman Church.
Ordinary Graces: Christian Teachings on the Interior Life (Bell Tower, Nov., $22), ed. by Lorraine Kisly, presents an anthology of mystical Christian writings.
Shaman, Healer, Sage: How to Heal Yourself & Others with the Energy Medicine of the Americas (Dec., $23) by Alberto Villoldo introduces a living-energy healing tradition that has been practiced in the Americas for more than five centuries.

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HARPERBUSINESS
The Visionary's Handbook: Nine Paradoxes That Will Shape the Future of Your Business (Feb., $26) by Watts Wacker and Jim Taylor explains the interlocking web of paradoxes that abound in everyday business life.

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HARPERCOLLINS/CLIFF STREET
The Eight Human Talents: The Yoga Way to Restore the Balance and Serenity Within You (June, $25) by Narayan Gurmukh distills three decades of the experiences in the yogic approach to life of this "guru to the stars'."
Where God Lives: The Science of the Paranormal and How Our Brains Are Linked to the Universe (Sept., $22) by Melvin Morse and Paul Perry reveals new evidence on how the right temporal lobe gives us such abilities as mind/body healing and the ability to communicate with God.

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HAY HOUSE
Pathways to the Soul: 101 Ways to Open Your Heart (Mar., $13.95 paper) by Carlos Warter contains exercises and meditations designed to promote spiritual growth.
The One-Minute (or so) Healer: More Wisdom from the Sages, the Rosemarys, and the Times (Mar., $10.95 paper) by Dana Ullman offers 500 quick alternative strategies for healing common ailments.
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (Mar., $19.95) by Cheryl Schwartz explores holistic alternatives for keeping pets healthy.
Natural Pregnancy A-Z (Mar., $19.95) by Carolle Jean-Murat views prenatal care and delivery from a holistic perspective.
Aromatherapy 101 (May, $14.95) by Karen Downes explains how to use Mother Nature's medicine cabinet to create aromas that aid healing and well-being.
Inner Wisdom (Aug., $9.95) by Louise L. Hay compiles meditations on improving relationships, health, career and finances.

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HAZELDEN/TRANSITIONS
Health Intuition: A Simple Guide to Greater Well-Being (Sept., $21.95) by Karen Grace Kassy discusses how to improve health by heeding intuitive knowledge and wisdom.
Twin Souls: Finding Your True Spiritual Partner (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Patricia Joudry and Maurie D. Pressman explains how spiritual discipline can unite the reader with his or her true soulmate.
Why Normal Isn't Healthy: How to Find Heart, Meaning, Passion, and Humor on the Road Most Traveled (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Bowen F. White offers a physician/comedian/philosopher's advice for achieving physical and emotional wellness.
Thin Within: How to Eat and Live Like a Thin Person (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Judy Wardell Halliday is a weight-loss program that embraces body, mind and spirit.

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HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Women Circling the Earth: A Guide to Fostering Community, Healing and Empowerment (May, $12.95 paper) by Beverly Engel profiles circle groups as social, spiritual and political outlets.
Twelve Powers in You (May, $11.95 paper) by David Williamson, Gay Lynn Williamson and Robert Knapp reintroduces the ideas of the Unity Church, with a specific focus on the healing powers of the body.
One Last Hug Before I Go: The Mystery and Meaning of Deathbed Visions (Aug., $11.95 paper) by Carla Wills-Brandon investigates the phenomenon of deathbed visions.
Diary of a Modern-Day Goddess (Aug., $10.95 paper) by Cynthia Dadonna features the author's humorous musings on affirmations, yoga, yogurt and finding nirvana.
Blessings (Oct., $8.95 paper) by Judi Rich and the Brahma Kumaris collects blessings inspired by the teachings of Raja Yoga.

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HYPERION
Wishing Well: Making Your Every Wish Come True (Apr., $24.95) by Paul Pearsall provides a step-by-step approach for turning wishes into realities; includes CD-ROM.
Love for the Living: Meditations on the Meaning of Marriage and Life (June, $22.95) by Dan Saferstein offers inspirational lessons on turning life's difficult moments into opportunities for spiritual growth.
The Book of My Healing: A Journal of Recovery in 150 Questions (July, $14.95) by Peggy Schmidt, designed to help those recovering from accident or illness, is a new addition to the fill-in journal series.
The Knitting Goddess: Finding the Heart and Soul of Knitting Through Instruction (Oct., $17.95) by Deborah Bergman g s beyond the conventional how-to guide to probe the heart and soul of this craft.

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INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL
Teen Astrology: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Life Your Own (Bindu Books, Feb., $14.95 paper) by M.J. Abadie specifically applies the principles of astrology to teenagers.
Kahunas of Light: The World of Hawaiian Spirituality (Feb., $16.95 paper) by Moke Kupihea offers a portrait of an endangered spiritual tradition from a native Hawaiian.
Transfigurations (Feb., $39.95) by Alex Grey includes all of the artist's major visionary works of the past decade, along with critical essays.
The Numerology of the I Ching: A Sourcebook of Symbols, Structures, and Traditional Wisdom (June, $14.95 paper) by Alfred Huang covers the complete Taoist teachings on form, structure and symbol in the I Ching.
Destiny in the Palm of Your Hand: Creating Your Future Through Vedic Palmistry (Destiny Books, June, $19.95 paper) by Ghanshyam Singh Birla instructs in the use of this ancient Indian art as a guide to self-understanding.
The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination (Destiny Books, July, $16.95 paper) by Ocha'ni Lele explains the Santeria faith and how to cast the Diloggun (the cowrie-shell oracle of the Orishas).
Vaastu: The Indian Art of Placement--Design and Decorate Homes to Reflect Eternal Spiritual Principles (Destiny Books, July, $12.95 paper) by Rohit Arya explores the Hindu art of environmental design, the precursor to Feng Shui.
Dog Spirit: Hounds, Howlings, and Hocus Pocus (Destiny Books, Aug., $16.95 paper) by Patricia Telesco probes the canine connection to myth and magic.
Feng Shui for Life: Harmonizing Your Inner and Outer Environments for Health, Happiness, and Success (Destiny Books, Sept., $16.95 paper) by Jon Sandifer tells how to improve home, health and astrological influences by manipulating energy flow.
The Thundering Years: Rituals and Sacred Wisdom for the Journey into Adulthood (Bindu Books, Oct., $12.95 paper) by Julie Tallard Johnson teaches teens to harness their intense emotions and drives using wisdom from cultures around the world.

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LANTERN BOOKS
The Inner Art of Vegetarianism: Spiritual Practices for Body and Soul (June, $14 paper) by Carol J. Adams links the inner life of spiritual growth to the outer life of practical compassion.
Care of the Teeth, Allergies and Asthma, Practical Home Care Medicine and Vaccination (Aug., $10 each paper), ed. by Christine Murphy, kick off the new "Natural Approach" series that applies the wisdom of Waldorf School founder Rudolf Steiner to common health issues.

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LLEWELLYN
21 Ways to Attract Your Soulmate (Jan., $9.95 paper) by Arian Sarris provides tools for finding true love with the help of angels, talismans, the magnetic attraction of one's aura and more.
Wiccan Warrior: Walking a Spiritual Path in a Sometimes Hostile World (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Kerr Cuhulain profiles a Vancouver police officer who is also a practicing Wiccan.
Bewitchments: Love Magick for Modern Romance (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Edain McCoy presents more than 90 spells to attract, sustain or refine relationships.
Blessing in Disguise: Another Side of the Near-Death Experience (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Barbara R. Rommer explores the aftereffects of a brush with death.
Drumming the Spirit to Life: Let the Goddess Dance (May, $19.95 paper) by Russell Buddy Helm promotes drumming as a tool for healing and joy.
Palm Reading for Beginners: Find the Future in the Palm of Your Hand (May, $9.95 paper) by Richard Webster trains readers in the ancient occult science of palmistry.
The Vodou Quantum Leap: Alternative Realities, Power and Mysticism (May, $16.95 paper) by Reginald Crosley explores the metaphysical and scientific aspects of Haitian and African spirituality.
Invoke the Goddess: Visualizations of Hindu, Greek & Egyptian Deities (June, $14.95 paper) by Kala Trobe explains how to summon the benevolent powers of 15 goddesses.
Natural Magic: Potions & Powers from the Magical Garden (June, $16.95) by John Michael Greer presents nature as a one-stop natural magic shop.
Tarot: Your Everyday Guide--Practical Problem Solving and Everyday Advice (June, $12.95 paper) by Janina Renee suggests asking the cards for solutions to common situations.

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MENTORING ROSE
Rebecca's Legacy: Embracing Ancestors as Your Mentors (Mar., $16.95 paper) by Claudia Rose shares the author's four-principle program for total self-realization.

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WILLIAM MORROW
Promise Ahead: Humanity's Journey from Adolescence to Adulthood (May, $23) by Duane Elgin finds the author of Voluntary Simplicity outlining future trends of adversity and opportunity.

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NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY/SIGNET
Reaching to Heaven (Apr., $7.50 paper) by James Van Praagh explores spiritual questions about the nature of the soul and its journey of life, death and rebirth.
Other Side and Back (July, $7.50 paper) by Sylvia Browne tours the afterlife and explains such phenomena as ghosts, angels and psychic energy.

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PENGUIN
Simple Loving: A Path to Deeper, More Sustainable Relationships (July, $15.95 paper) by Janet Luhrs shows how to apply the principles of voluntary simplicity and conscious living in order to enhance loving relationships.

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PRIMA PUBLISHING
The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs (Jan., $29.95) by Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh and Krista Morien covers the safe use of 40 of the most important botanicals and medicinal herbs.
From Here to Serenity (Apr., $14) by Jane Nelson shows readers how to achieve inner peace by following four basic principles.
The Natural Pharmacist: Natural Health Bible (Oct., $19.99) by Steven Bratman, David Kroll and Angelo DePalma is the culmination of extensive research into the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine.

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PUTNAM
The Path of the Feather (Oct., $29.95) by Mike Samuels and Mary Rockwood Lane draws on the traditions of Native American shamanism in gaining direction in life and achieving goals.

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REGANBOOKS
The Transformative Power of Crisis: Our Journey to Psychological Healing and Spiritual Awakening (Mar., $25) by Robert Alter with Jane Alter reveals how to overcome life's obstacles and heal both the psyche and the soul.

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RENNAISSANCE MEDIA, INC.
Divine Prescriptions: Using Your Sixth Sense--Spiritual Solutions for You and Your Loved Ones (Aug., $22.95) by Doreen Virtue details how anyone can receive messages from above on topics including health, family, relationships, finances, and careers.

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SANTA MONICA PRESS
Café Nation: Coffee Folklore, Magick, and Divination (June, $9.95 paper) by Sandra Mizumoto Posey combines java lore, recipes for magic potions and a divination method for achieving greater insight.

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SIMCHA PRESS
New Age Judaism: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World (May, $12.95 paper) by Melinda Ribner traces New Age elements such as meditation, reincarnation, angels and vegetarianism back to their roots in ancient Judaic texts.

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S&S/FIRESIDE
Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness (Jan., $13 paper) by Karen Rauch Carter offers tips for applying the principles of this ancient Chinese philosophy to contemporary problems.
Transformation Soup: Healing for the Splendidly Imperfect (May, $16 paper) by Sark charts a road map to wellness and self-renewal through the appreciation of life's simple joys.
Herscopes: A Guide to Astrology for Lesbians (June, $12 paper) by Charlene Lichtenstein provides astrological insights into every aspect of lesbian life.
Gay Stars: The Ultimate Gay Guy's Guide to Astrology (July, $12 paper) by Matthew Abergel delves into the zodiac for guidance on relationships, money, careers, health and more for gay men.
Kokology: The Game of Self-Discovery (Oct., $10 paper) by Tadahiko Nagao and Isamu Saito introduces a Japanese method of creative visualization for achieving self-awareness.
The Faerie's Oracle: Working with the Faeries to Find Wisdom, Insight, and Joy (Nov., $25 paper) by Brian Froud and Jessica Macbeth includes a divination kit to help readers tap into the connections between the natural world and human events.
The Book of Magnet Healing: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief (Nov., $14 paper) by Roger Coghill explains the benefits of this all-natural therapy.

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ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
The Lovers' I-Ching (Feb., $19.95) by Rosemary Burr applies the essence of the ancient Chinese oracle to love, romance, passion and friendship.
The Psychic Battlefield: A History of the Military Occult Experience (Thomas Dunne Books, Feb., $26.95) by W. Adam Mandelbaum reveals how paranormal psychic abilities have been used as a weapon of war throughout history.
The Ten Gifts: Find the Personal Peace You've Always Wanted Through the Ten Gifts You've Always Had (May, $21.95) by Robin Landew Silverman offers tools to help readers surmount challenges and achieve peace of mind, joy and fulfillment.
The Moon Oracle (May, $24.95) by Caroline Smith and John Astrop presents a divination system based on lunar astrology.
The Intuitive Healer: Accessing Your Inner Physician (May, $12.95 paper) by Marcia Emery explains how to tap into and maximize the body's power to heal itself.
Osho: Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic (May, $25.95) by Osho is drawn from recorded talks by one of the most unusual philosophers of our time, the late "self-appointed Bhagwan" (Ragneesh).
The Celtic Tarot (Thomas Dunne Books, July, $24.95) by Julian de Burgh taps into the mystery, magic and mythology of Celtic history and folklore.

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STERLING PUBLISHING
The Little Giant Encyclopedia of UFOs (Apr., $9.95 paper) by Jenny Randles delves into every aspect of the UFO mystery, including key dates, sightings, abductions and maps.
Hand Reflexology (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Jurgen Kaiser, Alexander Scharmann and Beate Poych-Sharmann trains readers how to use pressure points to diagnose and treat disease.
Talismans & Amulets of the World (Apr., $13.95 paper) by Felicitas H. Nelson outlines a variety of magical objects from different cultures.
Rainbow Spirit Journeys: Native American Meditations & Dreams (May, $14.95 paper) by Wolf Moondance offers more than 50 guided visits to the spirit world.
Understanding Dreams (New Holland, May, $21.95) by Keith Hearne and David Melbourne explores sleep imagery as a tool for problem solving.
Help Yourself Heal with Self-Hypnosis (May, $14.95 paper) by Linda Mackenzie suggests ways in which to establish a mind/body connection in order to relieve 40 ailments.
Yoga for Wimps: Poses for the Flexibly Impaired (May, $17.95 paper) by Miriam Austin simplifies the basics of yoga and offers three different approaches to fit participants' needs and capabilities.
Chinese System of Foods for Health & Healing (May, $11.95 paper) by Henry C. Lu explains how to eat one's way to health by balancing the body's yin and yang energies through nutrition and herbal therapy.
From Collins & Brown:
An Introduction to Reiki: Healing Energy for Mind, Body and Spirit (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Mary Lambert with Chris Parkes explains the proper use of this ancient massage technique to restore health.
The Book of Prophecies: Discover the Secrets of the Past, Present and Future (May, $24.95) by Jonathan Dee profiles a diverse array of seers throughout history.
From Godsfield:
The Illustrated Guide to Wicca (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Tony and Aileen Grist lays out the history, craft, rituals and magic of this pagan religion.

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SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION PUBLISHERS
The Fashioning of Angels: Partnership as Spiritual Practice (June, $19.95) by Stephen and Robin Larsen probes male-female relationships through myth, symbol, art and psychology.
Sacred Quest: The Evolution and Future of the Human Soul (Sept., $24.95) by L. Robert Keck discusses the collective human soul's evolutionary journey and ultimate spiritual emergence.

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JEREMY P. TARCHER
Energy Medicine (Jan., $16.95 paper) by Donna Eden with David Feinstein explains how to use energy to improve physical vitality, emotional health and mental acuity.
Guidance from the Darkness (Mar., $23.95) by Mary Murray Shelton, a Religious Science minister, explores the potential for personal transformation through experiences of pain and crisis.
You Already Know What to Do (Apr., $13.95 paper) by Sharon Franquemont shows how intuition can improve daily life, including work and relationships.

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THAMES & HUDSON
The Dalai Lama's Secret Temple: Tantric Wall Paintings from Tibet (Oct., $65) by Ian Baker and Thomas Laird visits a sacred Tibetan shrine whose mysterious wall murals are said to open the mind to timeless spiritual truth.
The Spirit of Asia: Journeys to the Sacred Places of the East (Oct., $40) by Michael Freeman and Alistair Shearer crisscrosses the Indian subcontinent and eastern Asia in search of places where heavenly and earthly energies intersect.
In a Spiritual Style: The Home as Sanctuary (Nov., $19.95 paper) by Laura Cerwinske reflects the influence of spiritual practice on contemporary design.

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THREE RIVERS PRESS
True Balance (May, $18 paper) by Sonia Choquette guides readers through the seven energy centers known as chakras.
The Healing Path of Yoga (June, $17 paper) by Nischala Joy Devi brings the physical and spiritual halves of yoga together.
Healing Magnets (June, $12 paper) by Sherry Kahn explains how to use noninvasive magnet therapy to heal pain, mental distress and disease.
The Vastu Vidya Handbook: The Indian Feng Shui (Dec., $18.95) by Juliet Pegrum introduces the ancient "dwelling science," a historical predecessor of Feng Shui.

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TOTAL/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
The Baseball Astrologer and Other Weird Tales (Apr., $14.95 paper) by John B. Holway looks at superstitions, coincidences and otherworldly encounters in America's favorite pastime.

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TRAFALGAR SQUARE, DIST.
Intimate Matters: Restoring Balance and Harmony to the Feminine Experience (Gaia, Feb., $19.95 paper) by Linda Valins explores the spiritual and emotional aspects of women's health issues.
The Healing Home: Creating the Perfect Place to Live with Color, Aroma, Light and Other Natural Elements (Mar., $17.95 paper) by Suzy Chiazzari takes a holistic approach to interior design.
Natural Medicine: A Practical Guide to Family Health (Bloomsbury UK, Mar., $35) by Ruth MacEoin provides a home medical resource and reference covering alternative therapy.
Feng Shui for Entertaining (Vista, July, $12 paper) by Sarah Bartlett offers advice on creating harmonious and beneficial energy for any social occasion.
Harmonize Your Home: A No-Nonsense Guide to Feng Shui and How to Use It (Orion, July, $7.50 paper) by Graham Gunn guides readers in creating a harmonious, toxin-free home.
Healing Relaxation: Seven Key Steps to Dissolving Tension and Enjoying Life (Rider, July, $13.95 paper) by Edie Irwin is based on a therapy pioneered at the oldest Tibetan Buddhist center in the West and offers a way to relieve strain and tension.
Feng Shui for Modern Living: Bring Harmony, Health, Wealth and Happiness into Your Life (Aug., $29.95) by Stephen Skinner with Mary Lambert shows how to use the revitalizing powers of this philosophy to create calm, balance and harmony.
Witchcraft: A Complete Guide (Headway, Aug., $15.95 paper) by Teresa Moorey covers history and rituals, with easy-to-follow practice sessions in each chapter.

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TRAVELERS' TALES
The Ultimate Journey: Inspiring Stories of Living and Dying (Apr., $17.95 paper), ed. by James O'Reilly, Sean O'Reilly and Richard Sterling, collects stories from Barbara Kingsolver, Mary Morris, Barry Lopez and others.
A Woman's Path: Women's Best Spiritual Travel Writing (May, $16.95 paper), ed. by Lucy McCauley, Amy G. Carlson and Jennifer Leo, presents inspiring stories of spiritual growth and awakening by such notable authors as Anne Lamott, Maya Angelou and Diane Ackerman.
Pilgrimage: Adventures of the Soul (Oct., $16.95), ed. by Sean O'Reilly and James O'Reilly, showcases a diverse array of spirit-renewing journeys, from Egypt's Mount Sinai and the Ganges to sacred New Mexico soil.

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TUTTLE PUBLISHING
The Rhythm of Compassion: Caring for Self, Connecting with Society (Mar., $19.95) by Gail Straub transforms the concept of "in-and-out" breath meditation into a spiritual practice to help enrich one's life.
Archetypal Reiki (Mar., $22.95) by Dorothy May offers a simplified approach with a kit that explains this practice of spiritually directed healing energy.
Feng Shui Kitchen: The Philosopher's Guide to Cooking and Eating (Apr., $17.95 paper) by Lam Kam Chuen and Lam Kai Sin outlines the essentials of turning a kitchen into a sanctuary of healing and harmony.
Rumi: The Card and Book Pack (Apr., $29.95) by Eryk Hanut, designed by Michele Wetherbee, provides a vehicle for arriving at greater self-knowledge through the insights of the 13th-century Persian p t and mystic.
The Healing Energies of Earth (Apr., $17.95 paper) by Elizabeth Simpson connects readers with the planet's essential healing properties.
The Tao of Birth Days: Using the I Ching to Become Who You Were Born to Be (Aug., $16.95) by Denny Sargent offers Western readers a new way to examine their lives and destinies based on a 5,000-year-old system.
Simple Buddhism: A Guide to Living (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Annelien and C. Alexander Simpkins leads readers through the basics of this Eastern philosophy and its peaceful doctrines.
Dharma Beads: Making and Using Your Own Buddhist Malas (Sept., $24.95) by Joanna Arettam is a kit that provides beads and a booklet for exploring the Tibetan mala traditions and customs as well as meditations, prayers and mantras.
The Healing Energies of Light (Oct., $17.95 paper) by Roger Coghill integrates modern science with ancient spiritual wisdom to explain light therapy.

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UNIVERSITY PRESS OF FLORIDA
Cassadaga: The South's Oldest Spiritualist Community (May, $29.95), ed. by John J. Guthrie Jr., Phillip Charles Lucas and Gary Monr , examines this self-proclaimed "metaphysical mecca," established more than a century ago on the principle of continuous life.

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VIKING
Awaiting a Lover (Viking Studio, Feb., $14.95) by Nancy Bauch and Michelle Lizieri leads readers on an inward journey toward love and romance.
It's a Meaningful Life: It Just Takes Practice (Mar., $23.95) by Bo Lozoff, with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, presents an accessible program for achieving a sense of purpose in life.
Dalai Lama, My Son (Viking Arkana, May, $22.95) by Diki Tsering with Khedroob Thondub is an autobiography of the mother of one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders.
Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace (Viking Compass, Sept., $23.95) by Angel Kyodo Williams instructs an African-American audience on the search for true self-acceptance and lasting personal happiness.
Bone: Dying into Life (Sept., $24.95) by Marion Woodman details the author's experience with cancer, healing and her journey of self-transformation.
The Way of the Labyrinth: A Powerful Meditation for Everyday Life (Viking Compass, Oct., $15 paper) by Helen Curry explains how to find serenity through the practice of walking a labyrinth.
The Pagan Book of Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magic, Incantations, Recipes, Spells, and Lore (Viking Compass, Oct., $11 paper) by Gerina Dunwich probes the roots of this ancient holiday and shows how to harness its spiritual energy.

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WARNER BOOKS
The Mother-to-Be's Dream Book: Understanding the Dreams of Pregnancy (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Raiina M. Paris delves into the images, themes and symbols of prenatal dreams.
Messages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love (May, $22.95) by Brian Weiss contends that love is an energy that can be measured and harnessed in order to transform individual lives.

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WATSON-GUPTILL PUBLICATIONS
Feng Shui for You and Your Cat (Feb., $19.95 paper) by Alison Daniels suggests following the lead of one's resident feline Feng Shui expert.
Simple Feng Shui (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Gina Lazenby shares simple room-by-room interior design choices to help create a stress-free living environment.
Spirit of the Home (Apr., $19.95 paper) by Jane Alexander explains how to arrange spaces in the home, drawing from mythology, psychology and Feng Shui.
A Passion for Watercolor: Painting the Inner Experience (June, $21.95) by Stefan Draughton suggests tapping into childhood memories and other aspects of the inner self to generate powerful emotions in paintings.

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SAMUEL WEISER INC.
Tarot and the Journey of the Hero (May, $19.95 paper) by Hajo Banzhaf uses tarot cards to explain the stages of life from youth to old age.
Compact Tai Chi: Combined Forms for Practice in Limited Space (June, $22.95 paper) by Jesse Tsao explains how to shorten the forms in order to practice tai chi in the office, apartment or other confined area.
The Wicca Handbook (June, $14.95 paper) by Eileen Holland is a comprehensive reference for new pagans and wiccans.
Path to the Soul (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Ashok Bedi shows how chakra imbalances affect our emotional and physical lives and explains how to balances them using Hindu traditions and concepts.
The Yod Book (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Karen Hamaker-Zondag explains how this aspect works in the astrological chart, affecting family and stress.
Light on Relationships (Oct., $18.95 paper) by Hart deFouw and Robert E. Svoboda diagnoses relationships using Indian astrology.
Tao of Self-Defense (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Scott Shaw aims to teach martial arts skills from a spiritual tradition.
Jung and the Alchemical Imagination (Nov., $18.95 paper) by Jeffrey Raff studies the archetypal symbolism of alchemy and suggests how they can be applied to everyday life.
Structural Yoga Therapy (Nov., $40) by Mukunda Stiles provides an in-depth look at the various kinds of yoga, the poses and how to use yoga to realign the body.
Barefoot Zen: The Shaolin Roots of Kung Fu and Karate (Nov., $24.95) by Nathan Johnson uses martial arts as a pathway to developing the spiritual nature.

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JOHN WILEY & SONS
Vital Energy: The 7 Keys to Invigorate Body, Mind & Soul (Jan., $24.95) by David Simon offers a program by the medical director of the Chopra Center for maximizing energy and restoring optimum health.
Spirit Body Healing: Using Your Mind's Eye to Unlock the Medicine Within (Oct., $24.95) by Michael Samuels and Mary Rockwood Lane combines the wisdom of this doctor-nurse team in explaining how to prevent and treat illness through imagery, creativity and meditation.
Essential Spirituality: The Seven Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind (Sept., $16.95) by Roger Walsh, with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, reveals how to integrate all the world's religions into one powerful new way of life.

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WORDS DISTRIBUTING CO.
Merton & Sufism: The Untold Story, a Complete Compendium (Feb., $25.95 paper), ed. by Rob Baker and Gray Henry, reveals the Trappist monk's exploration of Islamic contemplative traditions.

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YMAA
Wild Goose Qigong: Natural Movement for Healthy Living (May, $14.95 paper) by Hong-Chao Zhang contains step-by-step instructions for each of the 64 movements in this ancient Chinese fitness form.
Qigong for Treating Common Ailments: The Essential Guide to Self Healing (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Xu Xiancai provides a system for maintaining overall health and treating specific injuries and illnesses through Qigong exercises.

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