Carlos Castaneda, terrible and terrible . He is the author of many books that have changed his life. A man without a personal history . Involuntary idol and inspirer of the psychedelic revolution, which gave rise to a whole galaxy of imitators He began his journey as a young scientist, and ended either by dissolving into his own myth, or by madness. Everyone knows him, but no one knows him. Each of Carlos Castaneda's books is a brilliant, patient breakthrough of insight into the depths of our mysterious being. It is like a flash of light, like lightning in the night desert, illuminating suddenly the world is wonderful, and at the same time familiar - the world of dreams and dreams. His books, each of which was eagerly awaited, became not only bestsellers, but turned into classics, and the story of his dedication to the world of magic and sorcery by the evasive, soft-smiling and often frightening nagvel Don Juan became part of our culture. The book that is before you is the first volume of the works of the great author, which includes the first 6 books: The Teachings of Don Juan, A Separate Reality, Journey to Ixtlan, Tales of Power, The Second Ring of Power, The Eagle's Gift .