Books by Ed Augusts
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Strange & Unusual World! Correspondence on the Occult and Bizarre
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The author, a life-long devotee of the paranormal and occult, had a series of unusual messages, queries, and comments on mystic and bizarre subjects from 1997 to 2000 from the mysterious "Chris T", aka, in later years, the even more mysterious "Shimmering Salmon". Together they talked about VAMPIRES, WITCHES, OCCULT CALIFORNIA, TIME TRAVEL, SATANISM, THE HOLY FAMILY, THUGGEES, ELVIS, THE NECRONOMICON, URBAN LEGENDS, SEXUAL SLOVAKIANS, ASTROLOGY, THEORIES OF HISTORY… yes, from GNOSTICISM to GHOSTS and from the PENIS PLANT to POLTERGEISTS… and much more. Okay, I admit. This is pretty light-weight stuff compared to some of my more recent offerings, but at the time–at the turn of the millennium–when all we had to worry about was the '2000 Bug' and how expensive the smoothies and mochas were, the correspondence and the book which followed, were "747"-type departures from normal Silicon Valley 'Space-Time' . The book that resulted has never before been published in any format, and the author has updated it with some '2009' comments and additions.
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2. Meditations on the Real Estate Roller Coaster!from the mystical to the absurd Print: $19.50 — visit our lulu.com page .pdf file e-book version $7.00 A body floating down the Ganges… A semi-conscious prostitute (or is it a homemaker?) laying in bed nearly naked during an OPEN HOUSE… A garage with 2 coffins in it! From cursed properties… to WEALTH strategies! This series of "Meditations" covers a wide range of topics all around the general subject of REAL ESTATE and the spectacular recent REAL ESTATE BUBBLE. There is probably more MUCH-NEEDED humor and adventure squeezed out of the improbable subject of the 'ups and downs' of real estate here than in a peck of humor books, yet, there are important strategies that can be used to achieve optimum success in real estate as well… as revealed by a man who started with nothing and bought and renovated S.F. Bay Area properties that are now worth many millions of dollars. This is somewhere between an "INSPIRATION" and a "GAG ITEM" for any Real Estate folks you know… This series of "Meditations" covers a wide range of topics all around the general subject of REAL ESTATE. From the Creation of the World to the recent "Meltdown"… I fought my way up from scratch and, starting with $3,000, within 7 years owned millions of dollars in real estate. I proved the American dream! Yet, guess what? "What goes up, comes down!" Nor does wealth ever last. There is probably more humor and adventure here than in a dozen real estate books, yet, if one reads between the lines, important strategies can be found here to achieve optimum success in real estate. I hope my ex-wife Karen gets this book, since she, too, is living proof of what an engine for success R.E. can be… She lives to this day in her Mt. Tamalpais $3,000,000 home which overlooks S.F. Bay, which she bought with 1/2 of the profits of the $50,000 set of flats we bought in 1972 and sold in 1975. Ar r r r r r g h! I'm so jealous! Order it at: http://stores.lulu.com/edaugusts |
This volume contains TWO BOOKS: "Semi-Mesozoic Pizza with Primordial Anchovies" , rampant humor and sick poetry from Pliny the Elder to Geraldo Rivera about earthquakes, volcanos and tsunamis, which Ed Augusts wrote & posted on the Internet from 1999 to 2001, as well as: "Seismological Moments, Tales of the Great West Coast Disaster", based on a 20-part series on the USENET in 2003, the mystic author's attempt to discharge fears and forebodings about huge earthquakes, asteroid impacts, and tsunamis, by injecting some WELL-NEEDED HUMOR into the subject of the San Andreas Fault, Seismologists, Californians, and other good targets for his humor. Unfortunately, the series hit too close to home… the hugely destructive Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami hit less than a year later. Finally maybe enough time has passed… so we just came out (4/23) with this co-production of Mystic Books and Lulu Publishing. It is printed in a 6"x9" format, bound perfectly (not stapled!), author's photo on back cover. Order the paperback at: http://stores.lulu.com/edaugusts . 
4. The Magic Wands Book
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MAGIC WANDS are fun for kids, (ala Harry Potter), but they have been used since for very serious purposes at least since the earliest Biblical times, but what look like broken wands have been found in Neolithic graves in Northern Europe more than 20,000 years old. Their use in magic is related to DOWSING RODS which employ a parallel kind of energy in finding water, ore deposits, and lost treasures, and implies a great power within wood. Our prehistoric ancestors worshipped amid groves of trees and were much more aware of "earth energies" than we are in our urban, more distracted, lives. It is these ancient forebears who, in various locations around the world, learned the amazing POWER OF WOOD for a variety of truly "magical" purposes. The author of this book has had several experiences with Magic Wands, including being seduced by a woman who influenced reality through her magic-charged wand, and a later experience with the unexpected and sudden Raising of the Dead.
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5. Exile & Double ExilePrint: $14.50 – order from lulu.com .pdf file e-book: $7.00 – order from me The "re-exiled exile" is an "outsider," a visionary guru of his own strange cult. That's what an exile, born in a distant land, can become when his adopted land, America, proves a difficult place to grow up in when it means being isolated and haunted, then tempted, overwhelmed, seduced and damaged…all while still a child! Yet a depth of learning and wisdom grows, despite the isolation and the darkness that grows out of the damage. The exploration of a mind that feels permanently exiled occurs when studying the short stories of Ed Augusts. Born in Germany after WWII to exiled Latvian parents in a Displaced Persons Camp, despite the best opportunities for success in the new family home –California– he never quite fit in. These stories explore the American West Coast through various combinations of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Time Travel, and memoir. To See It & Order It, please 'click' on: http://stores.lulu.com/edaugusts .pdf file e-book $7.00 |
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6. All the Girls in Nylons and Garter Belts!Here's an affectionate verbal 'R-rated' romp through the sexy women of CINEMA, FASHION, EROTICA, and the real life sexuality of men who adore women who dress-up in SEXY lingerie… from the distant days of silk stockings and "Blue Angel" in 1930, to the discovery of nylon in 1938, to the black day when pantyhose arrived in 1965, –and beyond! The author, an experienced vagabond, and, with 47 girlfriends in his life, a possible authority on beautiful women, looks at the fondness that millions still have for this kind of 'outfit', and the women who gladly wear it, down to the present day! The book is spiced-up with the author's vivid recollections of beautiful women and girls who ignited his appreciation for seeing this kind of lingerie on the women in his life. We leave this subject to the imagination of the reader, since the recollections are so vivid and provocative, illustrations aren't necessary. View & Order ($19.50) at: http://stores.lulu.com/edaugusts |
7. Get Rich Buying at Yard Sales! Print $25.00
Containing the SECRETS Of SUB-WHOLESALE PURCHASING. Never Buy Collectibles At "Mere Wholesale" Again. Includes: …. text sets out a proven method, which still works today… no matter what the economy is like… in fact, as I write this on 3/28/08, an average day, I bought $235.00 in books for $6.50. On 3/24, I bought $175 in record albums for $3 and $350 in books for $15. The week before, I did about as well. Next week, experience shows, I'll probably do the same! This usually takes only a few hours a week. If you put in more time, you can make more money!
Independent Publishers 
Book #8
Changes in Human Species
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Astrological Factors of Great Leaders & Changing Times
Is Humanity developing into one or more NEW SPECIES? Are we developing upward –or rapidly descending into crime and chaos? Where ARE we going? The End of History? ASTROLOGY holds a key to answer this puzzle. This AMAZING book "came" to Ed, "out of the blue". The information seemed to come from a channeled source and was completed in a 5-day period.
Book #9
Augusts Astrological Archive
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AUGUSTS ASTROLOGICAL ARCHIVE
Book #10.
Astrology, God and Humanity : Reassessing Our Notions of God
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In his 30th book the author delves into the rewards of using Astrology for a variety of daily success and survival strategies, and poses the strange origins and suspicious practices of the three major monotheistic religions in an astringent, no-holds-barred comparison with the greater success rate and intellectual integrity achieved through the use of professional astrological analysis of birth-charts. He notes how the only partial success and more likely failure of the major religions, unable to answer important day-to-day questions, and unable to offer substance rather than demanding belief while being unable to provide proof, is easily surpassed and eclipsed by what a good Astrologer can do for a person or a family or a company, including immediate results. Augusts uses examples of two different room-mate situations, two different lady friends, a buddy with perennial parent problems, to shock us into seeing how adept and accurate Astrology can be.
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12. POEMS OF THE OCCULT : Poemes de l'Occulte Augusts, Rev. Ed. (trans: H. Ginoyer) Ouchebti Press [Palo Alto, Ca.] 1999. This is a bi-lingual booklet in French as well as English; French translations face the English originals. This book was released in a very small edition… because it is a very "small" book… spiral bound and about half the height of a typical book. With the famous 'little Ouchebti' sarcophagus. Augusts hit the ground running as a poet, published his first book of poems at age 17, won the prestigious James D. Phelan poetry contest, and read his poems in S.F. Bay Area book stores and coffee shops in the 'old days'. He wrote approximately 400 poems between 16 and 21 years of age. But that's not unusual for someone who's really "into" poetry! This one is available through: ed@edaugusts.com Price: US$ 15.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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by Nikki Ligtelyn and Ed Augusts. Price: US$ 15.00 Mystic Books, Mountain View, 1997. In paperback. There are very few books about the Ouija, or any "talking boards", for that matter, of which there have been many. This is very unlike the situation that exists with Tarot card decks in the world today. For most every one of a thousand kinds of decks, you will find a book for it. Some, like the Waite-Rider deck, have a great number of important books written about them. But the noble and much-abused Ouija is in a different league. There are almost NO books about the amazing Ouija oracle, even though millions of people have used it and still talk about it. The butt of religious zealots, Ouija needs an apologist. This book begins at the very origins of mediumship and scrying, and then details everything known about the infamous Ouija Board, including how to use it, and the experiences of people who have used it. Famous cases of 'automatic writing' from the past, such as the Patience Worth phenomenon. An intriguing look into a surprisingly obscure subject, with illustrations by the authors. This book is in very short supply, it almost NEVER comes up in Internet book searches, there must not be even 2 dozen copies in existence. Contact: edaugusts@yahoo.com
21. Astrological Factors in Gambling : Results of 110 Visits to Nevada Casinos – in Hardcover! Hardcover Print: $79.50 available only through http://stores.lulu.com/edaugusts Here's $1,000,000+ in valuable raw astrological data that can be mined by anyone who knows the basics of astrology and is interested in what causes wins & losses in a casino. The author spent six years in the Las Vegas area and could see "The Strip" in the distance through his window. He recorded results when he played at more than a dozen casinos. With 30+ years of experience in astrology, he noted the Moon's degree, close lunar and planetary transits to both his own chart and among themselves, and other factors. The data is part of anecdotal, often thrilling wins and losses — providing the basis for this book. Included: a tournament win, and the world's longest "roll" — 3 hours, 22 minutes —
Augusts, Ed Price: US$ 15.00 in paperback First Edition of Author's First Book, written when he was 16 years old, published by author on a mimograph he convinced someone to let him use at Gestetner Mimeograph of San Jose, Ca., when he just turned 17 in 1965. Lavendar-colored wraps, octavo in height. Stapled. Smooth and attractive appearance overall. Photo of the author at 16 or so, facing title page. Local librarian was fascinated by this teen's reminiscences of the destruction of the orchard he'd lived in his whole childhood, and placed one copy in the "Rare Book Room" of the Main Santa Clara library, where it may still exist, today, 40 years later. Rare! Very good to Fine condition. I have this book right here. Write me, arrange to send a money order or buy it through PayPal, as per usual. edaugusts@yahoo.com
Print: $19.50 .pdf file e-book version $7.00 Geoffrey Hodson, Theosophist and Catholic mystic and clairvoyant, truly believed he could see gnomes, fairies, elves, and many other kinds of leaping and dancing figures as he surveyed the quaint green landscapes of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, and also their nooks and pools, where the undines and sylphs were waiting and watching!. What Hodson's fellow Catholic clerics and friends thought of his visions can only be guessed, but my guess is, they were fascinated. He published his visions in 1925. It is now reprinted in an inexpensive version that is a faithful copy of the original text. With one of the famous 1917 Cottingley 'Fairy' photos and four line drawings by Ed Augusts, who also re-typed and re-set this new edition, first published in 2008. .pdf file e-book. $7.00
The Spirit WorldPrint: $16.50 .pdf file e-book version, $7.00 D.G.Buettner was a Spiritualist Church leader and author in 1930's San Francisco. She clairvoyantly had intense, incredible visions of the Spirit World and Afterlife. She presented them in a book, which seems to be the only copy still in existence, since I've searched various databases without success in finding another one. The author, friends mentioned, and the spiritualist church, all seem to have disappeared from sight very soon after this book was published, a book which has not been available for 70 years. The book makes the afterlife sounds so nice, it seems a shame to have to wait to get there! Maybe that's why the author and her group of friends disappeared so quickly! Re-typed and re-set by Ed Augusts who first published this in 2008. .pdf file e-book version $7.00 Book #27 Short Story Collection, #1–12. Containing stories 1–12 on my "Haunted Short Story" page. .pdf file e-book $12.00.
Book #28 Short Story Collection, #10–21. Containing stories 10–21 on my "Haunted Short Story" page. .pdf file e-book $12.00.
Book #29 Short Story Collection, #20–31. Containing stories 20–31 on my "Haunted Short Story" page. .pdf file e-book $12.00. Book #30 Short Story Collection, #28–39. Containing stories 28–39 no my "Haunted Short Story" page. .pdf file e-book $12.00. ________________________________________________________________________________________________  Book #31 Augusts, Ed. Summer Poems, San Jose, Ca., 1967.  Wraps, stapled booklet of mimeographed poetry. Buff-colored paper and covers. Very few if any copies can be found now, 40 years later. SIGNED by Author in 1967. $19.00
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Book Description: Mystic Books, Mountain View, 1997. First Edition. Wraps, includes speculative birthchart for Jesus based on the work of Rev. Don Jacobs. (Jesus had six planets in Pisces! Therefore, he was symbolized by the earliest Christians by the S ign of the Fish). The actual date and year of his birth is quite controversial! Includes unusual results when this powerful chart is compared (through synastry) with charts of about 100 historical not ables. This book was not accepted by Christians OR astrologers when it appeared; the Christians disliked the mention of astrology; the astrologers did not like the emphasis on Jesus. SIGNED BY Latvian-American AUTHOR. Two versions exist… one has a silver circle of the zodiac stamped on the cover by the Magical Lady, Ms. Nikki Ligtelyn… Those are 
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