Best of
Magic

2007

Sweep: Volume 2


Cate Tiernan - 2007
    With the help of her love, her soul mate, Cal, she has realized her true self-but at a price. For Morgan and Cal share a terrible, dark secret; one that binds them together even as they are rend apart. Yet there is something about Cal's hunger for magick that frightens Morgan...And now there is another, one who can bring Morgan clarity, truth... love. Morgan must decide who is her true soul mate, and who is out to destroy her forever...

The Well of Ascension, Part 3


Brandon Sanderson - 2007
    The war has just begun.They did the impossible, deposing the godlike being whose brutal rule had lasted a thousand years. Now Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire.They have barely begun when three separate armies attack. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.It may just be that killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge.

The Well of Ascension, Part 1


Brandon Sanderson - 2007
    The war has just begun.They did the impossible, deposing the godlike being whose brutal rule had lasted a thousand years. Now Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire.They have barely begun when three separate armies attack. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.It may just be that killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge.

The Well of Ascension, Part 2


Brandon Sanderson - 2007
    The war has just begun.They did the impossible, deposing the godlike being whose brutal rule had lasted a thousand years. Now Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire.They have barely begun when three separate armies attack. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.It may just be that killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge.

My Kind of Town


Shelly Laurenston - 2007
    Some may even say boring. She doesn’t mind boring. Boring is safe. Calm. Peaceful. Like beige. One doesn’t get into trouble with beige. But a wrong turn off a southern highway is about to turn Emma’s beige life into everything but boring.Kyle Treharne’s a good ol’ boy with a sheriff’s badge and a difficult population to manage. He wishes he had to worry about gangs and drugs and car-jackings. Instead, he has to worry about big cats fighting with wolves, bears fighting over honey, and hyenas fighting with everyone. And now, out of nowhere, he’s got a human outsider riling up all the locals by asking too many questions. She’s just so paranoid. And doesn’t trust Kyle a lick. These city gals. They just don’t know how to relax, do they?Of course, Kyle is a big cat. He knows how to relax and he’d be more than willing to help Emma learn how. He’d be willing to help Emma do all sorts of things if she’d just give him half a chance.But it turns out Emma coming to Smithville isn’t a simple accident. She’s been brought here and she’s bringing change and danger right along with her. Lucky for Emma, Kyle and the rest of the town like a bit of danger…Originally published in Sun, Sand, Sex

Tales of the Frog Princess Box Set, Books 1-3


E.D. Baker - 2007
    The box includes: The Frog Princess, Dragon's Breath, and Once Upon a Curse."There certainly is no lack of humor, and kids will get a kick out of the hip "Shrek" vibe that Baker creates in this updated fairy tale." —School Library Journal"(A) brilliantly created world of magic and mayhem." —VOYA

Chronicles of Elantra Bundle


Michelle Sagara - 2007
    Bundle includes Cast in Shadow, Cast in Courtlight and Cast in Secret.

Skulduggery Pleasant


Derek Landy - 2007
    Meet Skulduggery PleasantAce DetectiveSnappy DresserRazor–tongued WitCrackerjack SorcererandWalking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.The end of the world?Over his dead body.

Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions


Dorothy Morrison - 2007
    Most magical practitioners won't even discuss them. Why? Because they'd much rather find a positive solution that benefits all concerned. And, there's nothing wrong with that. Occasionally, though, our problems are such that nothing in the positive solution arena will handle them. It's time to make a decision to stand tough, be strong, and take definitive action to defend ourselves. And, if you're ready to do that-if you're ready to own that action and take responsibility for it-then Utterly Wicked is the book for you! Jam-packed with more than one hundred rituals, incantations, hexes and curses, this book is the quintessential primer for learning all those magical tricks that no one wants to talk about. Do you know the proper way to enter a cemetery? Utterly Wicked tells you how, as well as the proper methods for collecting and using graveyard dirt. Explore the little known secrets of the 11" fashion doll and see why it's become such a valuable magical tool. Then learn to prepare Hot Foot Powder, Four Thieves Vinegar, Goofer Dust, and other magical components specifically designed to obliterate your toughest problems. Most important, though, you'll also find the tools to protect yourself, your family, and your home from ever being bothered with these sorts of difficulties again. A must have for any Witch's bookshelf!

Love Is in the Earth: The Crystal and Mineral Encyclopedia: The Liite Fantastic and "The Last Testament"


Melody - 2007
    The follow-up guide which updates the "old" crystals and includes descriptions and photographs of over 100 new minerals.

The Wisdom of Avalon Oracle Cards: A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook


Colette Baron-Reid - 2007
    Based on the rich mythology of ancient Britain’s Isle of Avalon and the wisdom teachings of its priestesses, these cards will help you find valuable and powerful insights in all aspects of life as you chart your path and manifest your destiny with clarity and purpose. Their use will shed light on what has been, what needs illumination in the present, and what will weave patterns into the future. The deck will help you discover the potential of your own intuition as you follow the omens and symbols of the Goddess, the Kingdom of the Faeries, Merlin, and the Priestess of magical Avalon. See into the future . . . and discover that you are more than you know!

The Land of Elyon Boxed Set


Patrick Carman - 2007
    Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly are the townspeople afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, she discovers a strange enchantment-and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear. Weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, this extraordinary trilogy takes readers on an unforgettable adventure!

Ascension Magick: Ritual, Myth & Healing for the New Aeon


Christopher Penczak - 2007
    Ascension Magick unveils the diverse mystical roots of ascension, and highlights where the beliefs and practices of today's "light workers" intersect with those of modern pagans, witches, and magick practitioners. It also examines the practical side-various forms of magick, energy healing, meditation, past life regression, channeling, dowsing-and provides helpful meditations, spells, and exercises. From angels and aliens to reincarnation and the Merkaba, Penczak leaves no stone unturned in this remarkably thorough and absorbing examination of ascension spirituality and magick.

The Goetia of Dr. Rudd: The Angels and Demons of Liber Malorum Spirituum Seu Goetia Lemergeton Claviculu Salomonis


Stephen Skinner - 2007
    Explains how the 72 angels of the Shem ha-Mephorash are used to bind the spirits, and the correct procedure for safely invoking them using special seals incorporating the necessary controlling angel, whose name is also engraved on the breastplate and Brass Vessel.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism


Geoffrey W. Dennis - 2007
    So begins Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis in his introduction to this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia devoted to the esoteric in Judaism-the fabulous, the miraculous, and the mysterious. The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, and Mysticism presents lore that can spiritually enrich the life of anyone, Jewish or not, who wishes to understand the mysteries that underlie our universe.Jewish esotericism is the oldest and most influential continuous occult tradition in the West. This comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings and lore drawn from sources spanning Jewish scripture, Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and other esoteric branches of Judaism, is exhaustively researched yet easy to use. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, with extensive cross-references to related topics.The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, and Mysticism includes a complete bibliography and helpful sections such as a quick reference glossary of frequently used terms, notes on Hebrew usage and transliteration, an appendix of illustrations, and a list of abbreviations of traditional sources. For the first time ever, thirty-five hundred years of accumulated secret wisdom, drawn from the wells of a great spiritual tradition, is at your fingertips.2007 National Jewish Book Award WinnerFinalist in the Reference CategoryFinalist - Jewish Library Association 2007 Book Awards

Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick


Ellen Dugan - 2007
    This kinship with the unseen world is at the heart of Witchcraft. It is also the foundation of all magickal work.You will enhance your spellcrafting, empower your witchery, and add richness and depth to your everyday life by developing your intuition and psychic skills. Natural Witchery features straightforward how-to's, first-hand stories, spells, rituals, fun quizzes, and creative exercises to help you live a more magickal life:Learn how to tune in to many different kinds of energy, such as the cycles of the moon and the energy of the seasons, and use it to fuel your spellwork Explore different types of psychic abilities, and discover your own elemental strengths and challenges Use natural witchery to create more harmony and balance in your home, workplace, and circle This friendly guidebook also includes a Book of Witchery with magickal correspondences and a handy journal section for keeping track of your progress.

The Red Goddess


Peter Grey - 2007
    The Red Goddess takes you through a tale of sex, drugs and violence.This is an ecstatic journey through the unheard history of BABALON from Revelations, back through the Ishtar Gate and forward into a living modern magickal current.This is an explicit and challenging vision of a very modern goddess coming into power.This is more than a history, it is a passionate account of living magick and the transcendent power of Love.The Red Goddess answers the fundamental questions:Who is BABALON?Why should we care?Where did She come from and where is She going?Does Revelations have anything to tell us?Is there a hidden western tradition of sacred sex?The epic sweep of the text takes us from Babylon to Jerusalem to Rome, and onwards to Apocalypse.It looks at the angelic work of renaissance mage John Dee.It delivers a devastating exegisis on the excesses of Aleister Crowley, and unlocks the secrets of Waratah Blossoms.It explains the immolation of the Californian antichrist-superstar Jack Parsons and his relationship with Scientology founder L.Ron Hubbard.There is also a full supporting cast of Solomon, Simon Magus, St John the Divine, Earl Bothwell, the Templars, Mary, the Magdalene and countless others.This is the missing history of the Holy Whore.Thirteen essays conclude the book on subjects including: roses, mirror magick, BDSM, aphrodisiac drugs, the information age, love vs lust, and the meaning of apocalypse.Those working with Ishtar, Inanna, Lilith, Kali, Sekhmet, Bast, Freya, Pomba Gira, Erzulie, witchcraft, tibetan tantra, sacred sex and transgression will find much here to intrigue and inspire them.The Red Goddess is suitable for anyone with blood in their veins, regardless of tradition, background or experience.It is a Love story.

The Secret Zoo


Bryan Chick - 2007
    Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for? Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, will they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed?

Fairy Realm


Emily Rodda - 2007
    Presents ten volumes of the popular series featuring Jessie's adventures in the magical Fairy Realm.Contains:The Charm Bracelet / The Flower Fairies / The Third Wish / The Last Fairy-Apple Tree / The Magic Key / The Unicorn / The Star Cloak / The Water Sprites / The Peskie Spell / The Rainbow Wand

Magic Tree House: #1-32


Mary Pope Osborne - 2007
    Contains: MTH Collection #1: Books 1-8: "Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, Pirates Past Noon, Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, Midnight on the Moon"MTH Collection #2: Books 9-16: "Dolphins at Daybreak, Ghost Town at Sundown, Lions at Lunchtime, Polar Bears Past Bedtime, Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon-King, Viking Ships at Sunrise, Hour of the Olympics"MTH Collection #3: Books 17-24: "Tonight on the Titanic, Buffalo Before Breakfast, Tigers at Twilight, Dingoes at Dinnertime, Civil War on Sunday, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, Twister on Tuesday, Earthquake in the Early Morning"MTH Collection #4: Books 25-28: "Stage Fright on a Summer Night, Good Morning Gorillas, Thanksgiving on Thursday, High Tide in Hawaii"MTH Collection #5: Books 29-32: "Christmas in Camelot, Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve, Summer of the Sea Serpent, Winter of the Ice Wizard"

Designing Miracles: Creating the Illusion of Impossibility


Darwin Ortiz - 2007
    This time he presents a groundbreaking study of how laymen think and what it takes to amaze them.

Stay Tuned: Conversations with Dad from the Other Side


Jenniffer Weigel - 2007
    Stay Tuned is Jenniffer"s story of a father and daughter's journey from materialistic journalists to spiritually attuned spiritual beings--a journey that continues even after his death.During his illness, while Tim turns to alternative treatments like chi gong and reiki sessions, Jenniffer reads Neale Donald Walsch, starts a spiritual diet plan and uses the law of attraction to find free parking spaces. The book takes you on a witty, irreverent trip through popular spiritual beliefs and insights of masters and celebrities, including Don Miguel Ruiz, James Van Praagh and Russell Crowe, as this intelligent, award-winning broadcaster transforms from "cynical daughter" to "spiritual woman."

Alexandra Quick and the Thorn Circle


Inverarity - 2007
    When 11-year-old Alexandra Quick learns she is a witch, she is plunged into a world of prejudices, intrigue, and danger. Who wants Alexandra dead, and why?

The Fire From Within: Volume One


Magister Nemo - 2007
    You too shall treasure these works by Magister Nemo, which deserve to be savored again and again - Satanic literature from a truly Satanic perspective!"

The Divine Science: Prayers and Mantras for Protection and Awakening


Samael Aun Weor - 2007
    Now, anyone can receive these teachings, and cultivate the high spiritual levels needed in order to bring humanity out of suffering.Samael Aun Weor wrote three important books about the power of sacred words, and how spiritual aspirants use prayer and mantra to awaken consciousness and benefit humanity. All three are included in this book. Learn how to protect yourself from black magic, negative forces, witches, sorcerers, and more. Includes techniques for awakening consciousness in the internal worlds, prayers for spiritual defense and healing, and detailed information on how to recognize the influences of black magicians.Logos Mantra Theurgy: This is probably the most densely packed book of spiritual exercises on the planet. Includes hundreds of techniques, such mantras for protection, awakening chakras, astral projection, healing, and much, much more. Best of all: they work.Esoteric Treatise of Theurgy: Samael Aun Weor reports his findings after an extensive investigation in the internal worlds regarding the ancient "Conjuration of Solomon," from which we learn about the types of awakened beings, and how to work with them safely.The Seven Words: Here Samael Aun Weor explains many details about the development of the Astral Body. He also explains how by means of the Eucharist (Unction) anyone can receive help from the root energy of spiritual awakening.

Rackham's Fairies, Elves and Goblins: More than 80 Full-Color Illustrations


Jeff A. Menges - 2007
    Rackham took the printing developments of the early twentieth century further than any other artist of his time, masterfully manipulating the latest color processes. At once a technical and artistic genius, Rackham had few equals when it came to the use of muted color, ambience, and expressive lines.This magnificent collection displays more than eighty of Arthur Rackham's most beguiling illustrations. These phantasmagoric renderings spring from such literary legends as Rip Van Winkle, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, Puck of Pook's Hill, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and A Wonder Book. From the loveliest fairy to the most grotesque goblin, Rackham's art captures the wonder, innocence, and adventure that forever stir the human heart.

Magic Tree House: #36-37


Mary Pope Osborne - 2007
    This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature-the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city? And what about the blizzard that's burying New York in snow? Can Jack and Annie make their way through the windy streets, find the unicorn, and maybe even bring some hope to the people of the great city? Only once in a blue moon do all the right elements come together to make magic in such a special way.Dragon of the Red DawnMerlin the magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure.Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness.Their journey to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo (now the city of Tokyo), in old Japan in the 1600s.Their tools a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules.

The Scott Cunningham Kitchen Witches Companion


Scott Cunningham - 2007
    From mushrooms to mangos to maple syrup, you'll discover how common foods and spices impact love, sexual desire, health, finances, psychic awareness, spiritual growth, and more. Magical food diets, magical menus for specific goals, and Cunningham's favorite recipes are also included in this rich guide to cooking and eating with magical intention.

The Well of Light: From Faery Healing to Earth Healing


R.J. Stewart - 2007
    Faery healing is a form of spiritual healing known in folkloric tradition and implies a working relationship between humans and the spiritual forces of the land or region in which they live. In this book, we begin with the folkloric foundation, but extend many of the ideas and techniques into remarkable new areas, previously unknown. Faery healing becomes, for the modern era, earth healing, a way of healing the wounded relationship between humanity and the planet. R.J. Stewart is a Scot, an author and a composer, now living in the USA, where he was formally admitted as a "resident alien of extraordinary ability," a category awarded only to those of exceptional and formally recognized achievements in the arts and sciences. His books have been published in many languages, and he is widely acknowledged as an authority on mythology, legends, magical arts and ancient traditions. As a composer, R.J. Stewart has written and recorded music for feature films, television and theater productions. His bestselling books include the Merlin Tarot, Celtic Gods and Goddesses, The UnderWorld Initiation and The Miracle Tree: Demystifying Qabalah. For a full list of books and recordings, see www.rjstewart.net.

Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting


Judika Illes - 2007
    Or women who always seem to get the job, apartment, or date they want. Or people who can make their dreams come true. Judika Illes has written a spellcasting primer in down-to-earth language. "I consciously set out to write a book that would be different from any other on the market," Illes writes. "This book is jargon free. It contains information usually handed down from teacher to student. It focuses on the practical aspects of spellcasting in a clear and nonjudgmental way. . . . No specialized metaphysical training is required." What is required is that we become aware of the natural rhythms, energies, powers, and patterns of Earth and her diverse inhabitants. Pure Magic offers a plethora of individual spells, plus concrete advice on how and where to practice magic, to rightly use words of power, and to cleanse, protect, and enhance your magic self. Work your way through it's easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan, and all will become clear. Learn to listen to Mother Earth, focus on your magical allies, gather the simple equipment Illes outlines, and follow the straightforward instructions, and you will soon be constructing your own spells and experiencing magic in your everyday life. Pure Magic is a book that beginners will follow rigorously and advanced spellcasters will refer to again and again for guidance and inspiration. * Magic 101: this book is a complete course in real magic--how and why it works. * Pure Magic is a perennial, from an author with a great track who knows what she's talking about.

The Way We Get By


Maya Mistful - 2007
    What happens when Shacklebolt, in a fit of desperation, pairs them together?

A Helen Adam Reader


Helen Adam - 2007
    Fiction. Drama. A HELEN ADAM READER, edited, with Notes and an Introduction by Kristen Prevallet, is a voluminous collection of Adam's life and work. Prevallet's introduction offers an in-depth biography of Adam, chronicling her work in relation to political and personal events. Movements in the late fifties and early sixties, Black Mountain, the San Francisco Renaissance, the Beat Generation, and the New York School, both influenced and were influenced by Adam's work. She did not adhere closely to one particular form; she invented her own style, experimenting with ballads for which she is most remembered. Adam is increasingly important to poetry's history and evolution. This magnanimous scholarly compendium of the work and life of Helen Adam is a recovery and reclamation project of major importance, giving weight and measure to an iconic and unique figure-Anne Waldman.

Wightridden: Paths of Northern-Tradition Shamanism


Raven Kaldera - 2007
    From rhythm to utiseta to fasting to ordeal, this book covers the ways that the ancient shamans of the Northlands used these paths to open themselves to the Wights. The fourth book in the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series, this book includes spirit-taught lessons from many different spirit-workers and the Gods that they serve and revere.

Scripting Magic


Pete McCabe - 2007
    Magicians around the world, hungry for ways to improve their magic, were thrilled to have a volume dedicated to the vital question: what you say when you perform? Written by Pete McCabe and including contributions from 26 of magic’s best thinkers and most experienced performers, Scripting Magic zipped through three printings and has been unavailable for years.Vanishing Inc. Magic is proud to publish the definitive edition of Scripting Magic. This new version, expanded with illustrations, contains fantastic magic from luminaries like John Lovick, Jon Armstrong, Max Maven, and David Regal, and covers the process for creating memorable presentations. You'll learn how to write, edit, and perform compelling magic in this one-of-a-kind exploration into the presentation of magic.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants in a Quick-Study, One-Stop Guide


Brigitte Mars - 2007
    Detailed description of more than 180 herbs with a broad range of information on each, including historical and current medical uses, edible properties, natural range and more.

Nutcracker Ballet


Mara Conlon - 2007
    Read along in the 32-page storybook as your paper doll characters (more than 40 of them!) dance their way through three different foldout stages! When you're done, place the dolls and storybook in the handy storage envelope for safekeeping until the next performance! Fun for all ages! Fold-out scenes include a Clara's living room, the Enchanted Forest, and the Land of Sweets! Set includes over 40 punch-out ballet characters Heavy-duty storage envelope (included) keeps dolls and outfits safe between playtimes 3 fold-out scenes in 9-3/4'' wide x 10-1/4'' high hardcover play set Elastic band closure also serves to hold playset open Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award Winner A NAPPA Honors Award Winner Warning: CHOKING HAZARD—small parts; not for children under 3 years

The Rainbow Magic: #1-4 [Collection: Volume 1]


Daisy Meadows - 2007
    Together, they are the Rainbow Fairies! They keep Fairyland dazzling and bright. But when evil Jack Frost sends them far away, the sisters are in big trouble. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to gray forever!

Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained


Una McGovern - 2007
    An essential reference for anyone with a serious interest in unexplained phenomena, this title contains carefully researched, in-depth and balanced entries on topics ranging from alien abductions to the zodiac.

Wyrdwalkers: Techniques of Northern-Tradition Shamanism


Raven Kaldera - 2007
    The third book in the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series, this book includes spirit-taught lessons from many different spirit-workers and the Gods that they serve and revere.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice


Fiona Chandler - 2007
    Left alone in the castle one day, he grabs his chance. And Maxs spell works very well until he finds he cant stop it. He is in big trouble now

Flower Fairies Magical Moonlight Feast


Cicely Mary Barker - 2007
    How will the guests find their way through the forest? Turn the pages of this lavish picture book and discover beautiful newly commissioned artwork and sweet little pop-ups on every page. Flip to the final spread and prepare to be amazed by a fantastic pop-up scene with built-in dancing lights. Choking Hazard (1); Not for children under 3 years. For full text of warning label click here.

The Golden Compass: Movie Poster Book


Lisa Regan - 2007
    Each poster is perforated for easy pull-out.

The World's Best Nude Beaches: The Top 1,000 Places to Get Naked


Mike Charles - 2007
    Helps readers to find the top 1,000 places to get naked in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Australia highlighted in full colour with photographs, maps and a colour-coded thumbnail index for quick and easy reference.

Magic on the Edge: An Anthology of Experimental Occultism


Taylor EllwoodAngelina Fabbro - 2007
    Whether it's time magic, body dynamics, working with your neural circuits or evoking a person into your life, this book shows you what the latest experimental magic is and who's doing it. Get inspired and get on the edge of magic, with experts who want to explain how magic works, instead of selling you short with a spellbook.

Just North of Nowhere


Lawrence Santoro - 2007
    Crampback, Bumhip and Wetwhistle are others. Those places are to the west. Eastward, you’ve got Hog Wallow, Smokey's Hole, Blue Ball, Ong's Hat. A half-mile outside Bluffton there's Engine Warm. Now, Engine Warm's just a notion, no people at all. Compared to Engine Warm, Bluffton's not in the same game for small but it's not much.”So begins "Just North of Nowhere," Lawrence Santoro’s lyrical exploration of the fantastical, magical, bright and dark town of Bluffton (Pop. 671) in the “Driftless Zone” of the upper Midwest. Bluffton teems with the strange, the wondrous, and the downright dangerous: a house that prowls and preys on the curious, a blind man who sees a century ago, a time shifting librarian who seeks to rebuild the world, just because she can! The 26 chapters of Just North of Nowhere, form what Ray Bradbury might have called an “accidental novel” and includes Santoro's Bram Stoker Nominated horror phantasmagoria, God Screamed and Screamed, Then I Ate Him.“There is only one pleasure greater than hearing Lawrence Santoro read his tales of Bluffton aloud, and that is having them collected here in this volume, where you have the opportunity to read, re-read and savor every little description. The added revelation of this book, for those who have read or heard parts of the narrative separately, is how seamlessly and inevitably it all comes together. Santoro has assembled a remarkable cast of characters, but none so vivid, so funny, so dangerous and variable as Bluffton and surroundings itself. Bluffton is one of those tiny jewels...that reflects the world with excruciating clarity in every facet but casts its light in unfamiliar and unsettling ways. It is at once diabolical and redemptive, as all great works of dark tale-telling should be. And now, with gratitude to Larry, this jewel is ours. May we use it wisely.” Richard Chwedyk, Nebula Award-winning author of "Bronte's Egg"

Remedies and Rituals: Folk Medicine in Norway and the New Land


Kathleen Stokker - 2007
     To prevent the huldrefolk from stealing your healthy child and leaving a child with rickets in its place, make three dolls from the child’s clothing to put into the cradle. The huldrefolk will take one of them instead of your child. These and many more fascinating folk-healing rituals were secretly administered by healers, “witches,” and religious caregivers who tended the medical and spiritual needs of rural Norwegians for hundreds of years. In Remedies and Rituals, Kathleen Stokker culls from hundreds of original documents and first-hand accounts to detail the ingredients, customs, and histories behind natural remedies, potions, whispered spells, and the infamous “black books” used for centuries by Norway’s folk healers.  Stokker also illuminates the surprising personalities of those who risked imprisonment and persecution to help fellow Norwegians throughout the nineteenth century, as well as the often reluctant healers in the U.S. who continued to treat immigrants living in rural communities beyond the reach of doctors. Dodging harsh criminal laws championed by formally trained doctors, these rebel practitioners drew on ancient written and oral sources to treat everything from burns, broken bones, and whooping cough to difficult labors and emotional stress.  Kathleen Stokker is a professor of Norwegian at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Recipient of Norway’s prestigious St. Olav Medal in 2006, she is the author of Keeping Christmas: Yuletide Traditions in Norway and the New Land (MHS Press).

Pixie Hollow Pop-Up


Kitty Richards - 2007
    Each spread in this beautiful, interactive pop-up book features fairies engaged in their favorite pastimes, from a game of hide-and-seek among the flowers to an exciting trip on the back of a jackrabbit. Plus, there are four fairy-sized mini-books hidden within the pages, so readers can get a special peek at the fairies' journal entries, notes, and poems. The final spread opens into a gorgeous, fold-out pop-up of the fairies' favorite place in Pixie Hollow-the Home Tree. This is a gift that is sure to delight fairy fans of all ages.

Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision


Jeremiah Goodman - 2007
    Goodman’s expressive watercolors not only act as an archive of interior design for the second half of the 20th century, but also provide a glimpse into the artist’s unique ability to infuse a depiction of domestic space with a sense of drama and emotion second only to being there. In addition to making art based on the interiors, Goodman painted studies for rooms-to-be, creating the beautiful plans on which the rooms themselves would be based. Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision is a 208-page retrospective of Goodman’s career, with over 80 plates of Goodman’s work, photos and ephemera from his life, and reflections from Goodman himself. Over the span of his career, Goodman has made renderings of the homes of such influential icons as President Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan; legendary theatre personas Mary Martin, Sir John Gielgud, and Richard Rodgers; Baron and Baroness Philippe de Rothschild; jewelry designer Elsa Peretti; Greta Garbo; Cecil Beaton; Betsy Bloomingdale; the Duchess of Windsor; fashion designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Bill Blass; Vogue editor-in-chief and fashion icon Diana Vreeland; interior designers Billy Baldwin and Mario Buatta; and famed photographer Bruce Weber; in addition to illustrating rooms for House and Garden, The New York Times Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Interior Design, a publication for which Goodman illustrated each month’s cover for 15 years. With an introduction by playwright Edward Albee, Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision offers a rare look at a true life of grandeur.

Treading the Mill: Practical CraftWorking in Modern Traditional Witchcraft


Nigel G. Pearson - 2007
    

The Yoga of Snakes and Arrows: The Leela of Self-Knowledge


Harish Johari - 2007
    Snakes and Arrows was designed by the seers and saints of India as a tool for understanding the relationship of the individual self to the Absolute Self. For thousands of years the 72 spaces on this game board have enabled players to chart the paths that represent the course of their lives. Each space represents a virtue or a vice, an aspect of consciousness, or a plane of reality and is accompanied by a commentary explaining its meaning. The player’s progress on the board is dictated by the fall of a die corresponding to the forces of karma. Repeated encounters with the snakes and arrows on the board reveal the full meaning of the commentaries and can give shape to habitual patterns of the player, resulting in greater self-understanding and even a gradual detachment from the ego’s delusions. The Yoga of Snakes and Arrows assists the seeker through the stages and trials of self-development, mirroring both the obstacles of karma and the rewards of self-obtained insight. There is really only one game in life and that is Leela, the game of self-knowledge and the universal play of cosmic energies.

톨스토이단편선, 권 1/2


Leo Tolstoy - 2007
    Translated by Russian literature professor Park Hyeong Gyu. Vol 1 of 2

Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers


Jade Shutes - 2007
    Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers embraces the expansion of knowledge about the application and benefits of this emerging practice and presents a most complete and authoritative source of information for health care workers and spa professionals.

Witch's Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magick, Incantations, Recipes, Spells, and Lore


Gerina Dunwich - 2007
    'A Witch's Halloween' is filled with history, folklore and myth, magical spells, authentic witches' recipes, divinations, a complete ritual for a Sabbat celebration, Halloween superstitions, and much more.

Heart of the Sea


Sela Carsen - 2007
    What also sucks? Ronan Burbank, ex-billionaire and ex-boss, was blamed for her disappearance and became a recluse with an attitude problem. How to make things not suck? When Meriel saves a sailor in trouble, she and Ronan get another chance to find real magic together. All they have to do is defeat an ancient curse with love’s sacrifice. Now that would make for a very happy ending…if Meriel can pull it off. If. This is a 21K fantasy romance novella featuring shapeshifting seals who are sick of sushi. (Say that three times fast.)

The Magic Mirror: Divination Through the Ancient Art of Scrying [With Mirror and Stand and CD]


John Nelson - 2007
    In Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a mirror displays happenings in the realm. The Mirror of Erised in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books reveals a person's deepest desires. The Mirror of Galadrial in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy displays the past, present and possibilities for the future. While these accounts are fictional, the black mirror has been used for developing clairvoyance and divining the future for centuries.John Nelson has reinterpreted spiritual and metaphysical concepts to make them more accessible to today's reader. You will learn the origins and history of scrying, how to develop clairvoyant powers and how you can benefit from scrying. Traditional rituals and interpretation are juxtaposed with modern-day psychological explanations. You, too, can have a magic mirror. What will your mirror reflect?"The Magic Mirror" comes in a gift box including a book, your own scrying mirror, and a CD with instructions on mastering the ancient art of scrying. Now with a foreword by Barbara Hand Clow, author of "The Alchemy of Nine Dimensions."

Sacred Geography: Geomancy: Co-Creating the Earth Cosmos


Marko Pogačnik - 2007
    I wrote my first book on this subject in German more than ten years ago, titled "School of Geomancy. However, since that time my knowledge of geomancy, coupled with my practical field work, has evolved and deepened to the extent that I was compelled to write a completely new book.'' Marko Pogacnik has written several books based on the results of his research into and practice of what he terms "geomancy." In this book, he presents the fundamental research and principles behind this new science of the spirit. As the author writes: ""Geomancy" is an ancient word denoting knowledge of the invisible and visible dimensions of the Earth and its landscapes. I see it as an essential complement to modern geography, which is interested exclusively in one level of reality, the material level of existence. To convey the idea that geomantic knowledge in a very specific way complements the material point of view of geography, I refer to geomancy as sacred geography. By sacred I mean that the task of geomancy in our present day is not simply to foster public interest in etheric, emotional and spiritual levels of places and landscapes, but also to promote a deeper, more loving, and more responsible relationship toward the Earth, the Cosmos, and all beings, visible and invisible. "This book is conceived not just as a theoretical introduction to the worlds of sacred geography, but primarily as a practical guide through different dimensions of places and landscapes. It includes more than 170 practical examples from different parts of the world, all of them presented as original drawings. Much of the text, drawings, and exercises are intended to describe and explain methods of pluri-dimensional perception, so that the reader will feel encouraged and supported to explore and develop her or his own experiences of the geomantic phenomena presented in the book."This is an essential text for understanding the vital work of sacred geometry called "geomancy.""

Blackbringer


Laini Taylor - 2007
    However, Magpie Windwitch, granddaughter of the West Wind, is not like other faeries. While her kind live in seclusion deep in the forests of Dreamdark, she's devoted her life to tracking down and recapturing devils escaped from their ancient bottles, just as her hero, the legendary Bellatrix, did 25,000 years ago. With her faithful gang of crows, she travels the world fighting where others would choose to flee. But when a devil escapes from a bottle sealed by the ancient Djinn King himself, the creator of the world, she may be in over her head. How can a single faerie, even with the help of her friends, hope to defeat the impenetrable darkness of the Blackbringer?

The Camel Rides Again


Alan Chapman - 2007
    To beginners, it offers a basic understanding of what magick is and how it can be worked. To more advanced practitioners, it offers an exciting new perspective on the definition of magick, and its relationship to personal enlightenment.

Strawberry's New Friend: A Flower Fairies Chapter Book


Cicely Mary Barker - 2007
    But then things start to go wrong when the two Flower Fairies discover that their plants need caring for at different times of year, and Blackberry makes a new friend . . . Does spending less time together mean that they can’t be the best of friends? And will Strawberry find a way to put aside his jealousy to save the day?

The Witch's Book


Roberto M. Lopes - 2007
    This is the beginning of a great friendship and a dip in the wisdom of a powerful witch. Yes, because witches do exist, and you will learn the magical side of life with one of them.The Witch's Book is a life's turning point. So get ready to meet someone very, very special...

Practical Planetary Magick


Sorita d'Este - 2007
    Their influence can be seen permeating many of the modern Western Esoteric Traditions, who are the inheritors of the wisdom & knowledge passed down through the ages. From Ancient Sumeria, to the Greeks, the Romans, the early Qabalists, the Medieval & Renaissance Grimoire Magickians through to the Victorian Occult Societies, the influence of the planets is clearly present in the symbolism of their ceremonies, practices & beliefs. In this practical sourcebook, the authors bring together old & new techniques which they hope will inspire others to explore the multi-faceted world of planetary magick. There are simple planetary contemplations, hymns & meditation journeys, ideal for the novice who wants to explore the symbolism of the planets & in doing so learn to focus the different planetary energies. Information is provided on the many spiritual beings associated with the planets - The Gods & Goddesses who give their names to the planets, the Olympic Spirits, Archangels, Orders of Angels, Planetary Intelligences & Planetary Spirits. Essential techniques for creating planetary sigils using the magick number squares, calculating planetary hours, making & consecrating amulets & talismans are given with practical examples. Drawing from their experience & knowledge gained working in a number of Western Esoteric Traditions, the authors also present here original planetary techniques & ceremonies - including the Ritual of the Heptagram, Planetary Pyramids, Planetary Magick Circles & Angle Webs. The rich symbolism & influence of the magick of the Wandering Stars underlies the spiritual & magickal heritage of Western Esotericism. Through exploring & working with the Deathless Powers, the reader can come to a greater understanding of the transformative powers they offer every true seeker of the Mysteries.

The Magical World of Fairies (Disney Fairies)


Walt Disney Company - 2007
    This charming reusable sticker book invites fans of the Disney Fairies to learn all about Tinker Bell and her friends, decorate beautiful scenes, and even decode a secret message from the Fairy Queen! With more than 40 reusable stickers, this book offers endless hours of entertainment.

Crossover


Claudia Newcorn - 2007
    Receiving 5-star reviews, this breakout fantasy adventure is full of unexpected twists and turns... enthralling both Young Adults and Adults alike In the best traditions of high fantasy and the immortal quest, this suspenseful new book weaves an unexpectedly contemporary and complex saga where fairies struggle through nine increasingly dangerous rites to earn their wings, even as the shadows of a forgotten prophecy gather to change their realm. The quest follows Danai and her friends as they confront the Rites, their own fears and beliefs, and archaic traditions as they seek to earn their wings. From the whip-crack of the Hunted Rite, through the final gut-wrenching Rite of Krisalys, they are determined to succeed or die trying. Crossover was a 2008 semi-finalist for the Reader Views Choice Literary Awards and the Eric Hoffer Book Awards. Dark Fire, Krisalys Chronicles of Feyree: Scroll 2 will be published in 2009. Receiving Great Reviews from both Young Adults and Adults * Do you know that kind of book that you cant put down and as soon as you finish it, you want to start over again? That is the kind of book that Crossover is It is a thrilling, fantastical adventure, combining many mythical creatures and different languages that meld into a wonderful read I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy - Carolyn S., age 12 * I give a resounding Wow for Claudia Newcorns new book, Crossover. This intelligently written adventure story involving old grudges, ambition, love, and other dimensions of existence, also speaks to the difficulties of growing up and making independent, responsible choices. Deb Shunamon, Readerviews.com * With Crossover, Claudia Newcorn has crafted a truly imaginative and breathtaking fantasy realm. Her engrossing storytelling and great attention to detail put Crossover among the top tier of fantasy books, on par with the famous works of Tolkien. - Nick Pena, Editor, Chart Magazines * A fantasy adventure that turned out to be a real page turner for me. Its a fairy tale with a hard edge that often surprises you. Just when you think you can predict whats going to come next, you find the author has the creativity to catch you off guard and move you deeper into this fantasy world. Ken McCall, Editor, Stanislaus Magazine * I love fantasy, and I found Crossover hard to put down. It's not just about a fairy getting her wings. It's really about a seismic cultural shift, much like what's happening in our own world. Dana's quick-thinking and willingness to deviate from traditions is going to become pivotal in this trilogy. She reminds me of The Lord of the Rings Frodo in many ways - the unwilling hero whose choices could change the world. W. Moss

Atlantis: Ancient Legacy, Hidden Prophecy


John Michael Greer - 2007
    The occult traditions of Atlantis tell a radically different story, a story of technology run wild amid a desperate struggle for the soul of a dying civilization...The Ultimate QuestionThe legend of Atlantis--a lost civilization drowned beneath the waters of the Atlantic Ocean--has inspired controversy for more than two thousand years, and remains a hot topic even today.Join occult historian John Michael Greer on a journey through time in search of one of the great mysteries of the past. Starting with the original versions of the Atlantis story in the dialogues of Plato, Greer tracks the Atlantis myth from the hidden lodges of occult secret societies, through the freewheeling debates of the alternative history scene, to the latest scientific discoveries about the prehistoric past.In light of newspaper headlines about global warming and the future of industrial society, Greer poses the ultimate question--is the legend of Atlantis a legacy of the distant past, or a prophecy of our own future?Atlantis includes practical lessons in scrying (remote viewing) as well as a call to action for seedbearers -- individuals who will help preserve the cultural, scientific, and practical legacies of the past and present through the coming planetary changes.

A Fish with a Wish


Ethan Crownberry - 2007
    Can a Goldfish find happiness in his dreary surroundings? Trapped in a tiny glass tank, a miserable goldfish makes it perfectly clear how disappointed he is with life. That is, until a series of wishes granted by a magic star reveal that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Will the fish ever find true happiness? Join him on his quest for a better life and his journey into selflessness in this heartwarming tale with such a bittersweet ending it will make you cry with joy.

A Wizard's Bestiary: A Menagerie of Myth, Magic, and Mystery


Oberon Zell-Ravenheart - 2007
    From Gryphons and Unicorns, to Dragons, Mermaids, and even more bizarre and fantastical animals, A Wizard's Bestiary takes you on a magical journey through the ages and around the world, to discover elusive creatures of myth and legend. Beware-here be Monsters! The first section lists over 1,000 fantastic creatures from every land in an encyclopedic, alphabetical glossary format, from Aatxe to Zyphoeus. Each entry includes a small illustration, as well as cross-references to other related beasts. Next, the authors present more in-depth features on some of more interesting of these legendary beasts, such as the Sea Serpent and the Man-Eating Tree of Madagascar. History, myths, and legends of each creature are presented, with particular emphasis on identifying real-life origins of mythical creatures in actual living animals, such as the link between the Kraken and the giant squid. This section is divided into these categories: • Creepers • Walkers • Swimmers • Flyers • Demi-Humans • Animate Plants Expanded cryptozoological entries include the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Mokele-Mbembe, El Chupacabra, Mothman, and other mystery monsters reported by eyewitnesses but not yet confirmed by science.They are grouped into the following categories: • Primates and Hominids • Bipedal Monsters • Carnivorous Mammals • Herbivorous Mammals • Sea Serpents and Lake Monsters • Birds • Reptiles • Amphibians •Living Dinosaurs • Mystery Monsters A Wizard's Bestiary is profusely illustrated with old woodcuts, engravings, and other images from historical sources, as well as interpretations by modern artists, including the authors. No other bestiary has been so well-illustrated! Hand-drawn medieval-style maps by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart show purported locales of different beasts on all continents and seas.

Rich Boy: Awakening


Dan Kirk - 2007
    Born into a family of old money, he grew up surrounded by servants, attended one of the finest private boarding schools in the nation, and had a bright future ahead of him following in his father's footsteps. After disaster strikes, he begins to learn that the world is not quite what he'd always known, and there are new adventures, as well as dangers, waiting for him. Will he continue on the path set for him by his father, or dare to walk a new path?Word Count: 175,200

Soul Flight: Astral Projection & the Magical Universe


Donald Tyson - 2007
    This revolutionary how-to guide by esoteric scholar Donald Tyson represents a theoretical breakthrough on the topic, exploring astral experiences from a quantum perspective. Tyson's compelling theory proposes that the astral plane--a fantastic realm just as real as the physical world--is actually a dimension within our minds. Soul Flight presents a captivating history of astral practice that goes back to prehistoric shamans, medieval witches, Golden Dawn magicians, Spiritualists, Theosophists, and Christian mystics and saints. It reconsiders mysteries both ancient and modern, offering fascinating and credible new insights into the following unexplained phenomena:- Fairy sightings - UFO abductions - Shamanic journeys - Lucid dreaming - Near-death experiences - Mystical powers of Christian saints and prophets - Doppelgangers - Secret government experiments such as remote viewingThis groundbreaking book features a comprehensive how-to section that presents a variety of techniques and practices for achieving your own astral experiences, such as creating personalized rituals and using astral doorways. Soul Flight also reveals everything you need to know about this extraordinary dimension, including the role of astral guides, the importance of psychic self-defense, and etiquette in the astral world.

Ogham: The Secret Language Of The Druids


Robert Lee (Skip) Ellison - 2007
    

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: The Definitive Guide


Laurie Frost - 2007
    Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy has swept Britain and is gaining an enormous fanbase in the US, sure to increase with the announcement of the forthcoming major motion picture. Packed with clues to literary imagery and subtle allusions, Frost's encyclopediastyle guide exposes the depths of all three titles—Northern Lights (The Golden Compass), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass—and includes sections on topics as diverse as daemons, Navajos, storytelling, Oxford, and angels. Not surprisingly, The London National Theatre recently used Elements as a research source for their acclaimed stage production of the trilogy.

Kaze no Stigma, Vol. 1


Takahiro Yamato - 2007
    Blaze Technique), the power to control flames. When he was defeated by Kannagi Ayano, one of his very distant relatives, in a bout to decide who would wield "Enraiha" (lit. Blaze Lightning Supremacy), a sword that was wielded by the family heir, he was banished from the family. Four years later, he returns as a master of "Fujutsu" (lit. Wind Technique), the power to control wind, and with a new name, Yagami Kazuma. Soon after his return, he is reunited with Ayano and his younger brother, Ren, who is also gifted in Enjutsu. Soon, however, Kannagi family members are killed and the murder weapon is revealed to be Fujutsu. Now Kazuma has to fight his family to prove that he is not the murderer and follow a series of adventures with Ayano.

The Magician: 28 Lessons In Magic


StarFields - 2007
    She decides to take a chance and find a magician who might teach her about magic. In midwinter, she makes her way to the magician's house at the foot of the White Mountains, hoping he will take her in. Of course, he does. And so begins Anna's journey into a very strange world.

Accidental Christ: The Story of Jesus (as Told by His Uncle)


Lon Milo DuQuette - 2007
    His wise, sometimes enigmatic teachings, his ability to heal the sick, and the miraculous feats he performed before the eyes of his many followers brought him fame, admiration and adoration, as well as resentment and ultimately, death. Yet, in the score of centuries that passed, his life's story has been told and re-told more than that of any man who has ever lived. Who was this Jesus? Was he the King of the Jews? The Son of God? A prophet? A politician? A religious teacher? Was he an individual caught up in a drama much greater than himself, perhaps divinely inspired to fulfill an age-old prophecy? In his first novel, bestselling author Lon Milo DuQuette tells a remarkable tale of what might have been... Through the magic of his narrative, DuQuette brings to life the historical and cultural milieu from which Jesus, John the Baptist, and the woman known in the Gospels as Mary Magdalene arose. The streets and temples and homes of ancient Galilee appear vividly before us, as do the priests, soldiers, merchants, wandering prophets, and Gnostic initiates of the time. Thoughtful readers of all persuasions will discover that this wonderful story, while admittedly fiction, is also based on the fruits of modern scholarship -- making ACCIDENTAL CHRIST not only a pleasure to read, but also a provocative tale, a fascinating story that both inspires and challenges our thinking about Jesus.