The Indian Tipi: Its History, Construction & Use by Gladys & Reginald Laubin

A true gem in the world of tipi knowledge. This book compares various tipi designs, along with all of the respective materials, processing and set up. The instructions are concise and easy to read, as well as all of the accompanying illustrations. Used by the plains Indians for ages, tipis are one of the most versatile shelters on earth. Some can be set up by only one person, while all provide relief from the wind, rain, snow, cold and heat. If you are looking for alternative methods of living, or have an interest in Native American culture, this book will surely offer you more than you can imagine.

The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements follows the tradition of Carlos Castaneda's don Juan Matteus. Ruiz breaks the teachings of don Juan down into four agreements one can make with oneself in order to transcend personal psychology and achieve ultimate freedom. The down-to-earth prose, and familiar style of speech makes this a great book for those interested in spirituality on all levels, from all walks of life. Whether you're searching for enlightenment, or simply looking for a more peaceful existence, the simple instruction in The Four Agreements provide an easy step-by-step manual to obtain your dreams.

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge shattered the paradigm on contemporary anthropology when it was published in the 1960s. The story follows a young Carlos as he attends UCLA for a graduate degree in anthropology. Interested in seeking information on Native American shamanism, Castaneda is introduced to don Juan Matteus at a bus station where Carlos asks him for information regarding peyote. After a few reprimands over the course of several weeks Don Juan vehemently asserts that he doesn't teach "pieces of information," but a "system of knowledge," that--in order for Carlos to follow--requires that he give up his entire existence in Western Culture. What follows can only be described as a life-altering apprenticeship into the deepest mysteries of Mayan sorcery.

The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda

The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda (The Teachings of don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge) comprises the bulk of don Juan Carlos' teachings divulged to Castaneda regarding the dream state. Don Juan relates to Castaneda that only through "active dreaming" can a sorcerer develop a "dreaming body" (astral body) in order to explore the many worlds of awareness. Along the way, Carlos encounters non-organic beings, giant dreamscapes reflecting his inner warrior, and spirit allies all utilized toward obtaining "seeing". Unlike the storytelling nature of Castaneda's previous works, The Art of Dreaming is intended to be read both as a dream journal, and manual for navigating, and eventually co-creating the dreamworld. A mind-altering assault on normal, logical paradigm thought, The Art of Dreaming helps readers comprehend how to actively engage in their own dreams, and in turn their personal liberation.

Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism by Daniel Pinchbeck

Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism written by Daniel Pinchbeck (2012 the Return of Quetzalcoatl) blasts the reader into a mind-bending travelogue in search of man's ultimate realization. From the outset, Breaking Open the Head unfurls a hidden world of human potential that is essentially unlocked through the usage of many forms of sacred medicine. Lucid tales involving native shamans, ayahuasca, psilocybin, iboga, datura, salvia, LSD, DMT, MDMA pervade the journey of humankind's origin and potential for evolution. Breaking Open the Head vividly details Pinchbeck's individual accounts with such "plant teachers," instructing the author on how to transcend personal psychology in order to harmonize with an imminent awakening of human consciousness. The harrowing, and courageous adventure is a thrill-seeking peek into pure consciousness as revealed by native and shamanic teachings worldwide.