Books like Alchemy by Diana Fernando

Eckhart Tolle guides readers toward a pain‑free existence by teaching how to recognize and release mental patterns that cause suffering, encouraging living fully in the present moment.

Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, written after a 1910s journey to India, follows a young boy’s quest for spiritual enlightenment during Gautama Buddha’s era.

Reveals the "Secret" that links thoughts to reality, offering practical guidance on applying the law of attraction to money, health, relationships, and happiness.

A comprehensive, witty encyclopedia of pseudoscience, alternative medicine, and paranormal claims that equips skeptical readers with facts and critical analysis.

Seventeen‑year‑old Roland uncovers that an unpopular girl at his school studies alchemy, and discovers his fate is intertwined with that of a power‑hungry magician.

A comprehensive encyclopedia of nearly 300 plants, detailing their magical properties and practical uses for improving health, fitness, and wellbeing.

An Encyclopedia that examines how prehistoric peoples interpreted the skies, using archaeological evidence and oral traditions to illuminate cosmologies, calendars, and celestial myths across cultures.

A concise, practical guide blending modern chemistry with ancient alchemical techniques, Real Alchemy introduces beginners to plant and mineral work, the history and theories of alchemy, and realistic methods for pursuing the legendary Philosopher’s Stone.

A comprehensive reference guide that explains mortgage terms, features, and options in clear, concise entries, helping consumers, real‑estate professionals, and mortgage brokers navigate the evolving mortgage market.

Eric John Holmyard’s classic work surveys 2,000 years of alchemy, tracing its Greek, Chinese, Islamic, and Western traditions, apparatus, symbols, and key figures.

Key Concepts in Popular Music presents a comprehensive A-Z glossary of the main terms and concepts used in the study of popular music. The book includes definitions of: * key musical genres, from bhangra to punk rock * musical subcultures, from hippies to Goths * methodologies, from Marxism to postmodernism * musicological terms, from sound to harmony * musical phenomena, from girl groups to concept albums Each entry includes suggestions for further reading and listening and is cross-referenced with related concepts.

The Encyclopedia of Urban Legends is the definitive work from the world's foremost authority on the study of urban legends, Jan Harold Brunvand. This encyclopedia offers descriptions of hundreds of individual legends. The thorough coverage of urban legends includes all countries in which published urban legend collections are presently available. Urban legends are a specimen of modern folk narrative, and this encyclopedia contains entries on how to collect, classify, and analyze texts and performances.Other entries discuss the relationship of urban legends to literature, film, comic books, music, and many other areas of popular culture. Coverage includes academic legends, earthquake stories, Internet resources, tabloids in urban legends, and more. All entries are cross referenced and feature brief bibliographies. A general bibliography suggests further readings on the subject. The volume is richly illustrated and is based on the latest scholarship, including materials available on the Internet.

A playful guide encouraging readers to pursue extraordinary goals by drawing inspiration from historic geniuses and celebrating admiration for oneself.