{"title":"Antonio Pagliarulo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Antonio Pagliarulo, an esteemed author renowned for his contributions to the realm of personal development and self-help. With a focus on empowering readers, Pagliarulo delves into the fascinating world of spiritual practices and cultural beliefs, shedding light on how they intersect with modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his engaging titles is \u003cem\u003eEl Mal de Ojo: The Evil Eye\u003c\/em\u003e, an explorative narrative that unravels the mysterious influence of the evil eye across various cultures. This book, like others in his collection, serves as a guide to understanding and overcoming the challenges imposed by age-old beliefs, encouraging personal growth and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Pagliarulo's works are perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their life through self-awareness and cultural appreciation. His books not only educate but also inspire readers to harness the power of introspection and ancient wisdom on their journey to personal betterment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Pagliarulo’s profound writings today and embark on a transformative reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-evil-eye-by-antonio-pagliarulo-9781578637973","title":"The Evil Eye","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical, modern-day exploration of one of the oldest, most universal, and storied forms of folk magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'evil eye' is rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts. This book takes a deep dive into the origins of the evil eye, from ancient Egyptian practices to those found in ancient Greece and Rome. Most people are unaware that the world's major monotheistic religions are replete with references to the evil eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat did Jesus say about it in his Sermon on the Mount? The prophet Muhammad warned against the dangers of the eye, but what remedy did he provide to offset misfortune? Why and how does the evil eye appear in rabbinic literature and other Jewish texts? \u003ci\u003eThe Evil Eye\u003c\/i\u003e answers these (and other) timeless questions while taking readers on a literary journey that is at once informative, enlightening, and, at times, disturbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefines the evil eye and traces its roots into antiquity and across an extraordinary breadth of cultures and traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows readers how to diagnose the evil eye, how to cure it, as well as cast it on others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the use of amulets and talismans bearing the \"evil eye,\" including its remarkable prevalence in popular jewellery designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the history and use of various talismans such as the Hamsa; the Italian cornicello and mano figa; the azabache stone; the Kabbalah red string; mirror pendants; jumble beads; the Assyrian evil eye; and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Antonio Pagliarulo clearly, honestly, and lovingly guides us through the origins and exercises of harnessing the energy of practical folk magic into our daily lives with his book \u003ci\u003eThe Evil Eye.\u003c\/i\u003e Whether you are simply curious about what seems to be this rapidly rising pop culture trend in jewellery and home decor, or want to understand more about some traditions your friends and family observe and why, or whether you were raised knowing all about \u003ci\u003emalocchio, mal de ojo\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"bad juju\", this book is an indispensable addition to your library. It will quickly become your go-to reference guide in times of need.'\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Pimentel, actor in \u003ci\u003eOrange is the New Black\u003c\/i\u003e and musician in \u003ci\u003eBrujeria\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlekhine's Gun.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868851097836,"sku":"9781578637973","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1257233482750.jpg?v=1759772752"},{"product_id":"el-mal-de-ojo-by-antonio-pagliarulo-9798888504314","title":"El Mal de Ojo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploración contemporánea de una de las formas más legendarias de magia popular\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplora el Mal de Ojo y rastrea sus orígenes en la antigüedad y a lo largo de una extraordinaria diversidad de culturas y tradiciones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnseña a los lectores a identificar la presencia del Mal de Ojo, las formas de erradicarlo y la manera de producirlo en los demás, si así se desea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamina el uso de amuletos y talismanes de protección contra el Mal de Ojo, así como su notable prevalencia en los diseños de joyería popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurante más de 5000 años, el Mal de Ojo ha estado presente en casi todas las culturas. Con orígenes que se remontan hasta el antiguo Cercano Oriente, esta creencia universal se define como una maldición o fuerza negativa que se transmite a través de una mirada y surge de la más humana de las emociones: la envidia. Millones de personas caen víctimas de este hechizo y buscan maneras de protegerse de él o contrarrestar sus efectos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEn esta exploración moderna de una de las formas más conocidas y temidas de magia tradicional, el periodista y practicante de brujería popular Antonio Pagliarulo analiza qué es, sus causas y, más importante aún, cómo evitarla. Conocido como \u003cem\u003eevil eye, malocchio, matiasma\u003c\/em\u003e y de muchas otras maneras, el Mal de Ojo suele ser malinterpretado y culpado de varias dolencias físicas, inexplicables rachas de mala suerte y todo tipo de miserias humanas. Esta esclarecedora guía es un curso completo de magia donde el lector aprenderá los antiguos rituales que han servido a incontables generaciones. También ofrece una minuciosa compilación de amuletos—\u003cem\u003ecomo la hamsa\u003c\/em\u003e, el \u003cem\u003ecornicello\u003c\/em\u003e italiano, el azabache e imágenes de distintos santos—para salvaguardarse de esta energía negativa. Conjuros, oraciones y hechizos aumentan la resistencia contra el Mal de Ojo y fortalecerán el conocimiento de los practicantes experimentados, además de introducir en el ámbito de la protección y la autoconsciencia a quienes se interesen por primera vez en estos temas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLleno de anécdotas, costumbres tradicionales, sabiduría mística y consejos prácticos, \u003cem\u003eEl Mal de Ojo\u003c\/em\u003e ayudará a que el lector se blinde contra la destructiva y persistente fuerza de este misterioso fenómeno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344317399276,"sku":"9798888504314","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7196873488913.jpg?v=1772254975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/antonio-pagliarulo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}