Download or read book Whisper to the Black Candle written by Jaclyn Weldon White and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adult accomplishments of this Founding Father, architect of the Constitution and first Secretary of the Treasury are legendary, and in this latest offering, children meet the young "Alec" growing up in the Caribbean as he dreams of visiting the land called America. Accompanied by his parrot, Hurry-Up, and his companion, Poleon, Alec's tranquil days are filled with the books he loves and visits to the waterfront to greet the large ships arriving from Europe—until his uncle insists that Alec fit riding lessons into his schedule. Children will identify with Alec's struggle to overcome his fear of horses and cheer at his courage as he narrowly escapes a violent hurricane while on horseback, all while keeping his eye on the prize—school in America. Featured sections and fun facts explain what happened next and when Alexander Hamilton lived, providing young readers with a snapshot of the leader's entire life.
Download or read book Spells for Self Care written by Dee Johnson and published by Greenfinch. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life. In Spells for Self-Care, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to give yourself a little bit of TLC. If you're feeling run-down, overworked, overwhelmed, or you just love a session of pampering and relaxation, this book is full of spells and rituals to help you unwind. Bring a little magic to your self-care routine with cleansing herbals baths, brewing remedial teas, recharging crystal rituals and candlelit mantras, to nurture your mind, body and soul. There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes: · Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance · Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success · Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring peace, relaxation and joy.
Download or read book The Voodoo Encyclopedia written by Jeffrey E. Anderson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling reference work introduces the religions of Voodoo, a onetime faith of the Mississippi River Valley, and Vodou, a Haitian faith with millions of adherents today. Unlike its fictional depiction in zombie films and popular culture, Voodoo is a full-fledged religion with a pantheon of deities, a priesthood, and communities of believers. Drawing from the expertise of contemporary practitioners, this encyclopedia presents the history, culture, and religion of Haitian Vodou and Mississippi Valley Voodoo. Though based primarily in these two regions, the reference looks at Voodoo across several cultures and delves into related religions, including African Vodu, African Diasporic Religions, and magical practices like hoodoo. Through roughly 150 alphabetical entries, the work describes various aspects of Voodoo in Louisiana and Haiti, covering topics such as important places, traditions, rituals, and items used in ceremonies. Contributions from scholars in the field provide a comprehensive overview of the subject from various perspectives and address the deities and ceremonial acts. The book features an extensive collection of primary sources and a selected, general bibliography of print and electronic resources.
Download or read book Hoodoo Voodoo and Conjure written by Jeffrey E. Anderson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure are part of a mysterious world of African American spirituality that has long captured the popular imagination. These magical beliefs and practices have figured in literary works by such authors as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and Ishmael Reed, and they have been central to numerous films, such as The Skeleton Key. Written for students and general readers, this book is a convenient introduction to hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure. The volume begins by defining and classifying elements of these spiritual traditions. It then provides a wide range of examples and texts, which illustrate the richness of these beliefs and practices. It also examines the scholarly response to hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure, and it explores the presence of hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure in popular culture. The volume closes with a glossary and bibliography. Students in social studies classes will use this book to learn more about African American magical beliefs, while literature students will enjoy its exploration of primary sources and literary works.
Download or read book Back to the Garden written by Jackie K. Cooper and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackie K. Cooper is the author of six books of memoirs/short stories that concern his life in the South. Each book tries to create remembrances that are common to us all, as well as humorous and/or inspirational stories that will touch the head and the heart. Cooper is a film critic, book reviewer, speaker, and teaches writing classes. He and his wife Terry live in Perry, Georgia.
Download or read book The Empty Nursery written by Jaclyn Weldon White and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On July 3, 1992, seven-month-old Haley Hardwick was reported kidnapped. Her father Kenny Hardwick told police that he had stopped to assist two stranded motorists and, upon returning to his own vehicle, discovered his daughter missing. The case became a media sensation overnight. People in the metropolitan Atlanta area became obsessed with the mystery of the baby's disappearance. Huge searches by hundreds of volunteers produced no trace of the child. Although they spent hundreds of man-hours following up leads about the kidnapping, the police began to believe that the father was responsible and, with the media, began a campaign to pressure him into revealing the truth.Numerous interviews with the lead investigators and the child's mother have provided in-depth insight into the case from two very different perspectives. While the police followed one lead after another, the child's mother was torn between believing a husband she loved and the authorities who kept telling her he was responsible for the baby's disappearance. As the investigation dragged on, Haley Hardwick became everybody's baby.
Download or read book The Sunrise Remembers written by Jackie K. Cooper and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every morning when the sun rises it brings back memories of your life and loans them to you for another day. At least this is what Cooper believes and uses as the inspiration for this new book of stories. As each new day dawns, the sunrise provides us with memories of our past and in that way helps to shape our present and our future. After all, memories are golden drops of dew on the lawn of our lives. They are there for us to discover and to savor. Join Cooper as he remembers a life well lived and a present that is inspiring. Cooper begins another homespun and genuine revelry through life's turns. With an entertaining wit and easygoing style, he once again reminds us of life's essentials and what it means to be part of a world that still has the power to leave us speechless. As you open these pages, the sunrise is breaking through the clouds and the memories wait. Book jacket.
Download or read book Tea Magic written by Jenay Marontate and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2022-12-08 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pour a Steaming Cup of Health, Intuition, and Enchantment Brewing tea is more than just magic, it is an intimate act steeped in rich history, exciting pageantry, and ceremonial rituals. This beginner-friendly book covers everything you need to know about tea, including all six true varieties, herbal tisanes, and even cannabis tea. You will learn how to: • Create your own blend • Properly brew the perfect pot • Safely charge your tea with crystals • Connect to spirit guides and guardian angels • Draw on the influence of the zodiac • Scry into your teacup • Call on gods and goddesses • Read the leaves and water With chants, sigils, visualizations, and other tools, there is likely more to tea witchery than you ever imagined. This book's gentle guidance through the world of tea will help you improve meditation, increase wellness, enhance spell work, and expand your joy one cup at a time.
Download or read book An Irish Book of Shadows written by Katharine Clark and published by Galde Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Wiccans and Pagans rediscover their Celtic heritage, there has been a great emergence of writings on the Irish Craft. Here are the rituals and Craft of the Tuatha De Danann Celtic Coven, the Children of Danu, and the varied aspects of the Celtic Way. Clark also explains the folklore that has grown up around the older myths and the ancient Pagan calendar.
Download or read book The Cimmerian Hour Of The Dragon 1 written by Julien Blondel and published by Ablaze Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert E. Howard’s Conan is brought to life UNCENSORED! Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual. Read the story as he intended! A world to explore. A throne to be reconquered. Conan the King. Under the funeral vaults of the mausoleum belonging to the ancient and cruel Emperor Xaltotun of Python, three men devoured by ambition come to offer to the inert body of the deceased sovereign the heart of Ahriman, a source of immor-tality which once belonged to him. Taken away at the cost of his life. In exchange for this offering, the three men claim a single thing: the world. However, there is only one person able to stand in their way, a Cimmerian who seized the throne of Aquilonia: Conan! The Hour of the Dragon is the only full-length Conan novel written by Robert E. Howard, and is considered by many to be one of his best works. It is now adapted into a comic mini series by two visionaries of heroic fantasy and imagination: Ju-lien Blondel, writer of Elric, and Valentin Sécher, artist of Méta-Baron bring forth a grandiose, bloodthirsty epic!
Download or read book The Haunting of the Pirates Treasure written by Rachel Wolfe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come sail at sea with Dreama Montgomery (a clairvoyant) and her gang as they stumble across a buried treasure from the early 1800s. They opened Pandoras box as they discovered a Ouija board, gold coins, diamonds and emeralds, a pirates gun, old pirates clothing, and a skeleton baby. The treasure haunted them as one of the pirates shot Dreamas dreamsnake lover, Tommy. She had fun seducing each pirate, discovering which one shot him, for his spirit lived deep within her. She tumbled through Tracy City with Murdock, inviting several pirates in her home to form a ship of murderers, where they cook up thirty-two pirates recipes on board the ship. The novel takes a spinning twist when an ole gypsy fortune teller at the state fair reveals the haunting murder of the two Tennessee State Troopers and where the diamonds and emeralds came from. The jewelry haunts them, turning them into mean pirates fighting for their man. The pirates invite you to explore the drama of solving a murder and how to become a pirate in this bewitching tale.
Download or read book Rustlings in the Dark written by Omar Sutherland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between these covers are twenty stories of supernatural suspense. They are signposts of a realm where a painters brushes blot out the human race, where every dog is the best friend and lethal protector of a lonely orphan, where a man captures a womans heart and keeps it in a jar, where a psychologist has perfected a miraculous therapy but doesnt get many referrals, and where an unemployed physicist is offered ultimate job security if he will make anonymous deliveries in the dead of night . . . and change his name, wear red and white, and put on a little weight.
Download or read book Candara s Gift written by Jasper Cooper and published by SilverWell Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life in the peaceful Kingdom of Gems is shattered when a mysterious stranger enters the kingdom at night. He has an evil desire to use his powers to conquer the kingdom, and he schemes to steal the magical Candara Gems. He is utterly ruthless and casts a devastating spell. But he meets unexpected resistance in the form of two brave children, Princess Amalek and Prince Seph. They are determined to thwart the dark wizard's plan"--Page 4 of cover
Download or read book Lazy Witchcraft for Crazy Sh tty Days written by Andrea Samayoa and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring super-easy spells for self-care and more, Lazy Witchcraft for Crazy, Sh*tty Days is a fun, irreverent book on how to do magic even when you don’t feel like it.
Download or read book The Huntress The Dark One Book 3 written by Rina S. Mamoon and published by Rina S. Mamoon. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The land of Ardana avoids destruction, thanks to the heroic efforts of Mara Ashwood and her friends. For the first time in thousands of years, her home is now free from the tyranny of a false goddess. A referendum has been cast, sealing the Faith of Kallikratés’ fate. As a new year dawns, the last undying continues her search on lifting her curse. Her hope now lies in Ardana’s alliance with Thoron, which has faced over a millennium of isolation. However, Kallikratés refuses to go down without a fight. Many followers remain, seeking to make life difficult for the huntress while clinging onto whatever power they have left. An unlikely foe has risen to challenge Mara with the potential to revitalize the crumbling theocratic order. But she will not face this new threat alone. Friends, both old and new, shall help the last undying as her actions draw the attention of whole nations.
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Download or read book SHORT STORIES FROM THE DARK SIDE written by Christina Daltro and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unfamiliar mysteries belonging to the dark side have fascinated people all over the world, and provoked the most diverse responses. Fear is the final surrender to the unknown, evil forces that exist in the differtent spiritual planes from the dark side. Read the stories in this book and surrender to their mysteries and to the knowledge of the hidden. "She immediately felt the presence, and she felt a chilly coldness on the back of her neck. She heard the noises - deep, mean moans, complaints, screams. She smelled the air. Auxiliadora felt the putrid odor of rotten flesh. She sensed its evilness, its anger, its vindictive revenge; the creditor toward the debtor... Oh, the so many obsession cases... but this one was somehow different... it was somehow too strong for her, too wicked for her to comprehend, and to manage easily as she normally did before."
