Set in early twentieth-century Spain, Hidden Path is a lyrical coming-of-age novel told from the perspective of a woman painter who struggles to find her way with art and with the women she loved. The novel is narrated in the first-person, following María Luisa as she reflects on her life from the turn of the twentieth century through the outset of the Second Spanish Republic (1931-1939). She recalls growing from an imaginative tomboy into a docile wife and mother before claiming her independence as a portrait painter in Madrid's bohemian and queer circles. Along the way, she introduces us to a lively cast of characters who both hinder and encourage her efforts to blaze her own path. The poetic and sensuous language of María Luisa's private reveries comingles with agile dialogue as the protagonist leads us through her life. Best known in Spain as a writer of children's literature, Elena Fortún left this manuscript unpublished at the time of her death in 1952, as its semi-autobiographical content risked provoking homophobic backlash under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. The first Spanish edition appeared in 2016 and was hailed as Fortún's adult masterpiece, a previously unknown complement to her children's saga Celia and Her World. This edition, with Jeffrey Zamostny's sensitive and nuanced translation, marks the novel's first time appearing in any language aside from Spanish; it is also the first of Fortún's works to appear in English. With an insightful foreword by scholar Nuria Capdevila-Argüelles, this volume will be an influential contribution to women's studies, LGBT histories, and Spanish literature and culture.

"Through wisdom and wit, using an eclectic array of sources, Yisroel conveys many inspiring ideas about Judaism as well as gentle guidance on how to lead a more meaningful life. " - Former Senator and Vice-Presidential Candidate Joseph Lieberman The Hidden Path is an exhilarating and extraordinary journey of the mind, body, and soul from critically acclaimed musician and artist Yisroel Juskowitz. In it, many of the most important concepts in Judaism are explored; from the Sabbath, to the Land of Israel, to Prayer, Torah, and Redemption. It also contains chapters on many of life's biggest issues; from Love, to Creativity, to Suffering, and Health. Anyone looking to lead a happier and more meaningful life will find comfort and insight in the volume from one of the most creative imaginations in the Jewish world today. Also by Yisroel Juskowitz: the popular debut album "The Narrow Bridge." Critical Praise for "The Hidden Path": "A book that masterfully pulls together the most inspirational, understandable and accessible wisdom on some of the most important foundation concepts of Judaism. Throughout the book, Yisroel Juskowicz's love of G-d bursts forth on every page, lifting the reader into chapter after chapter, always wanting more." -Lori Palatnik, author, international speaker, Founding Director of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project "Yisroel's book is full of great stories, insights and ideas designed to help its reader better appreciate Judaism and a connection to Hashem." -Charlie Harary, Esq. world renowned speaker, radio show Host ""Yisroel Juskowitz is an artist and musician. He has succeeded in making music and art out of the fundamental principles of Yiddishkeit. "The Hidden Path" is an inspiring introduction to the beauty of being a Jew." -Rabbi Moshe Weinberger

In the late 18th century two prominent German esoteric masons wrote a fantasy about an Ancient Egyptian Magical Order called the Crata Repoa. It was influential in the development of many masonic and esoteric groups through-out the 18th and 19th centuries and its influence can be indirectly seen on modern groups such as the Order of the Golden Dawn, the Ordo Templi Orientis and even modern Wicca. As the knowledge of Egyptian history developed, Crata has become disregarded by those who had taken it literally and it has been largely ignored. What Nick Farrell sets out in this book is that Crata Ropea was an example of an esoteric allegory written by two adepts to explain the path of initiation and goal posts to other esoteric experts. Once you have broken the symbolic code behind the book you can see advice, guidance and direction for various points of your esoteric life.