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When I’m Gone (Phil Ochs) – Kim Ruehl


The Terror That Comes in the Night: An Experience-Centered Study of Supernatural Assault Traditions (Publications of the American Folklore Society)


The Terror That Comes in the Night: An Experience-Centered Study of Supernatural Assault Traditions (Publications of the American Folklore Society)


$23.23


David Hufford’s work deals with the so-called Old Hag experience, a psychologically disturbing event in which a victim claims to have encountered some form of malign entity while dreaming (or awake). Sufferers report feeling suffocated, held down by some “force,” paralyzed, and extremely afraid.The experience is surprisingly common: the author estimates that approximately 15 percent of people unde…

The Art of Mehndi


The Art of Mehndi


$19.95


A stunning guide to the ultimate fashion statement by the henna body painter to the stars. Mehndi, the ancient Indian art of henna design, is the hottest accessory sported by today’s fashion world. Madonna made it famous in her Ray of Light videos; Liv Tyler showed it off on the cover of Vanity Fair; and Naomi Campbell flashed it on the catwalk. Now, Sumita Batra, mehndi artist to the stars, b…

Folk Art in Texas (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society)


Folk Art in Texas (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society)


$35.00