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The Freel of Streel: Part One in the Narrative of John of Origin    by Ian Kraft
Price: $2.50 USD. 65650 words. Published on November 19, 2010. .

It is always advisable, when you are a conman, to make sure that the town that you're about to try to con does not have a land such as Streel hidden within it. For if it does, you may find yourself trying to escape your mind in an incomprehensible land with a left-handed scribe, being forced to deal with lexically picky ants, Kweengs, and the Freel on your journey through your fears, God and love.
Knowing the Facts about Altered States of Consciousness    by John Ankerberg
Price: $2.99 USD. 7560 words. Published on August 14, 2012. .

Altered states of consciousness comprise unusual conditions of perception achieved by the deliberate cultivation of often abnormal mental states. It continues to increase in popularity today. The most recent pop culture example of this teaching is found in Eckhart Tolle's writing, featured on Oprah's popular talk show. The authors share the major problems and potential dangers that are involved.
Knowing the Facts about A Course in Miracles    by John Ankerberg
Price: $3.99 USD. 11530 words. Published on August 14, 2012. .

A Course in Miracles/Attitudinal Therapy states that it is communication with God and "its goal for you is happiness and peace." The main purpose is to help readers live daily “miracles,” i.e., to experience daily spiritual growth toward the restructuring of one’s perceptions about one’s self and the world. The authors explore the reality behind this kind of thinking and expose the hidden dangers.
Knowing the Facts about Meditation    by John Ankerberg
Price: $3.99 USD. 14980 words. Published on August 15, 2012. .

Meditation is one of the most popular of all modern religious practices. It claims to work by profoundly "stilling" or otherwise dramatically influencing the mind. Through this process the meditator is allegedly able to perceive "true" reality, his own "true" divine nature, and finally achieve spiritual enlightenment. Promoters claim it also has numerous health benefits. Are these statements true?
Knowing the Facts about Channeling and Crystal Work    by John Ankerberg
Price: $3.99 USD. 31160 words. Published on August 30, 2012. .

Channeling occurs when men and women willingly give over their minds and bodies to spirit entities, and these spirits enter and control them, using them to heal, or to give teachings and other information. Crystal work uses crystals to invoke the spirits. The spirits claim they are wise and loving entities that can assist people toward true spiritual enlightenment. But what is their real purpose?
Knowing the Facts about Yoga    by John Ankerberg
Price: $3.99 USD. 15970 words. Published on August 30, 2012. .

The physical exercises of yoga are believed to prevent diseases and maintain health through bodily regulation of energy. Can yoga really bring enlightenment? Can Yoga positions, used as exercise, be separated from the spiritual practice? What are some of the physical, psychological and spiritual effects of Yoga? Are there potential dangers and occult potential? This book answers these questions.