Download or read book Black Magic written by Chad Sanders and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “daring, urgent, and transformative” (Brené Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Dare to Lead) exploration of Black achievement in a white world based on honest, provocative, and moving interviews with Black leaders, scientists, artists, activists, and champions. “I remember the day I realized I couldn’t play a white guy as well as a white guy. It felt like a death sentence for my career.” When Chad Sanders landed his first job in lily-white Silicon Valley, he quickly concluded that to be successful at work meant playing a certain social game. Each meeting was drenched in white slang and the privileged talk of international travel or folk concerts in San Francisco, which led Chad to believe he needed to emulate whiteness to be successful. So Chad changed. He changed his wardrobe, his behavior, his speech—everything that connected him with his Black identity. And while he finally felt included, he felt awful. So he decided to give up the charade. He reverted to the methods he learned at the dinner table, or at the Black Baptist church where he’d been raised, or at the concrete basketball courts, barbershops, and summertime cookouts. And it paid off. Chad began to land more exciting projects. He earned the respect of his colleagues. Accounting for this turnaround, Chad believes, was something he calls Black Magic, namely resilience, creativity, and confidence forged in his experience navigating America as a Black man. Black Magic has emboldened his every step since, leading him to wonder: Was he alone in this discovery? Were there others who felt the same? In “pulverizing, educational, and inspirational” (Shea Serrano, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Basketball (And Other Things)) essays, Chad dives into his formative experiences to see if they might offer the possibility of discovering or honing this skill. He tests his theory by interviewing Black leaders across industries to get their take on Black Magic. The result is a revelatory and essential book. Black Magic explores Black experiences in predominantly white environments and demonstrates the risks of self-betrayal and the value of being yourself.

Download or read book Black Magic Betrayal written by Diana DuBois and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-29 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Held prisoner deep in the Louisiana bayou, Rosie's guardian arrives and they're able to find a way out. Now, evil is stirred up in the swamplands and Rosie must quickly learn her craft. During her journey she comes into her powers and makes a huge mistake that could destroy someone she loves. Meanwhile, Julian is dealing with his own demons when he discovers Rosie is closer than he realized. He's come to terms with his curse but fights it and begins to turn once again. Even knowing the dire consequences, Julian decides to speak an ancient Voodoo Haitian Mamba to stop his change. Rosie and Julian reunite and regardless of their individual struggles they must work together to save those they love.

Download or read book The Magic of Betrayal written by Britt Andrews and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I thought I had a lot of questions before. Finding myself back in Besmet with the demon from my dreams, I'm finding it hard to deny the connection I feel toward him, despite the fact that he's certifiably insane. When did my life get so chaotic? My green magic isn't stable. My moods aren't stable. My ex isn't stable. Gran's not stable... oh who am I kidding? She's never been stable, so at least one of us is consistent. Luckily, I still have my guys; Cam, Fischer, Kai, and maybe Sloane. Honestly, I'm not sure that Sloane is capable of letting someone claim him, but he certainly makes my heart race. Secrets, lies, and prophecies are coming to light. Hopefully I put my trust in the right people because betrayal on it's own is terrible, but to be betrayed by those who swore to protect you? That would be devastating... This is a full-length RH romance, intended for adults 18 and over, which includes MMFMMM content. It ends on a cliffhanger and contains domestic violence including physical, mental, and sexual abuse and other themes that readers may find triggering. *This is the second book in a paranormal RH series.*

Download or read book Black Magic Sanction written by Kim Harrison and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything.” —Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels Black Magic Sanction is the most complex and emotionally charged adventure yet in author Kim Harrison’s New York Times bestselling series featuring bounty hunter-witch Rachel Morgan. A spellbinding story set once again Cleveland’s vampire, demon, and other supernatural beings-infested Hollows, Black Magic Sanction has the intrepid Rachel trapped in a life-or-death battle against her own kind in a sensational urban fantasy that shows why Kim Harrison deservedly stands in the superstar ranks alongside Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, and Laurell K. Hamilton.

Download or read book Total Darkness written by Zack Crowley and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Total Darkness: Grimoire of Black Magic Spells and Curses" Zack Crowley Dive into the depths of the arcane with "Total Darkness: Grimoire of Black Magic Spells and Curses," a compelling compendium of potent enchantments, curses, and rituals penned by renowned occultist Zack Crowley. This formidable tome serves as an invaluable resource for those who dare to explore the darker aspects of magic and harness its extraordinary power. Within the pages of this book, readers will uncover an array of meticulously researched and time-tested spells, ranging from love and manipulation to vengeance and protection. Crowley provides detailed instructions and guidance for each ritual, ensuring that practitioners can effectively channel the formidable energies of black magic while maintaining control and intention. Rituals included in this book: Ritual of Undoing Curse of the Lost Souls Chant of the Forbidden Ones Enchantment of the Black Widow Unholy Pact Power of the Midnight Coven Blood Moon Incantation Invocation of Mammon Curse of the Shadow Wraith Ritual of the Bone Collector (scrying) Serpent Priestess Dance Sacrifice to Abaddon Sacrifice of the Nine Gates Ritual of the Black Sun Curse of Eternal Night Invocation of the Shadow King Necromancy of a Vengeful Spirit Abyssal Ascendance Knowledge of Stolas Netherworld Passage Obsidian Chant Invocation of Belial Infernal Transcendence Umbral Reckoning The Black Moon Covenant Black Mirror Ritual Chains of Chemosh Blistering Nightmares Shattered Equilibrium Curse Stygian Seduction Dance of Betrayal Circle Casting Simple Circle Casting Ritual Elaborate Circle Casting Ritual As a comprehensive guide to the enigmatic world of black magic, "Total Darkness: Grimoire of Black Magic Spells and Curses" serves as a powerful resource for both seasoned practitioners and those just beginning their journey into the shadows. With its combination of practical knowledge and profound insights, this grimoire by Zack Crowley is sure to become an essential addition to any occult library.

Download or read book The Betrayal written by R.L. Stine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nora knows the secrets behind the horrifying things happening on Fear Street and reveals the dark legacy that marked the start of the terror three hundred years earlier, when a young girl was burned at the stake.

Download or read book Black Magic written by Marjorie Bowen and published by . This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mrs. Gabrielle Margaret Vere Long ne Campbell (1885-1952), who wrote under the pseudonym of Marjorie Bowen, was a British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography. Her total output numbers over 150 volumes with the bulk of her work under the 'Bowen' pseudonym. She also wrote under the names Joseph Shearing, George R. Preedy, John Winch, Robert Paye and Margaret Campbell. As Joseph Shearing, she wrote several sinister gothic romances full of terror and mystery. Many of these stories were published as Berkley Medallion Books. Several of her books were adapted as films. Her books are much sought after by aficianados of gothic horror and received praise from critics. Her works include: The Viper of Milan: A Romance of Lombardy (1906), The Glen O' Weeping (1907), The Sword Decides (1908), The Leopard and the Lily (1909), I Will Maintain (1910), Defender of the Faith (1911), God and the King (1911), Lover's Knots (1912), The Quest of Glory (1912), The Rake's Progress (1912), The Soldier From Virginia (1912), God's Playthings (1912), The Governor of England (1913) and A Knight of Spain (1913).

Download or read book His Dark Magic written by Pat Esden and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its power is legendary. It can fulfill every impossible magical desire. But for one young witch seeking redemption, the Northern Circle coven will challenge her skills—and her heart—beyond measure. One tragic impulsive mistake made Chloe Winslow an outcast to her influential magic family. As a medical student, she wants to combine science with sorcery to heal those she hurt and right her wrongs. But brilliant, charismatic Devlin Marsh re-routes her plans with a once-in-eternity offer: membership in the exclusive Northern Circle, a mysterious Vermont coven known for pushing the limits. Enthralled by Devlin and their mesmerizing mutual attraction, Chloe makes a dangerous sacrifice to help the Circle’s high priestess awaken Merlin himself—and learn his timeless cures. But a foreshadowing soon causes Chloe to doubt the Circle's real motives, as well as Devlin’s . . . Now Merlin's demonic shade is loose in the human world, while Chloe and Devlin's uneasy alliance will pit them against ancient enemies, malevolent illusions, and shattering betrayal. And with the fate of two realms in the balance, Chloe must risk her untried power against a force she can't defeat—and a passion that could destroy her. Praise for Pat Esden and her Dark Heart Novels “Esden creates a world of incredible atmosphere.” —RT Book Reviews “This is a fantastic book. Pat Esden is extremely skilled at creating a tense atmosphere and spooky setting. I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story with suspense, romance, and a super cool world.” —Pintip Dunn, New York Times bestselling author, on A Hold on Me “It's a unique paranormal twist on the gothic novel, complete with old family secrets, bloody dilemmas, steamy guy with hidden truths, all set in an vast manor built along the foggy shores of Maine. For anyone in love with Daphne du Maurier. Or if you're just tired of the same old paranormal fodder out there, this one is a nice and refreshing read.” —Rachel A. Marks on A Hold on Me

Download or read book The Beauty of Darkness written by Mary E. Pearson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Lia and her love, Rafe, have escaped Venda and the path before them is winding and dangerous.

Download or read book Magic Under Glass written by Jaclyn Dolamore and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wealthy sorcerer's invitation to sing with his automaton leads seventeen-year-old Nimira, whose family's disgrace brought her from a palace to poverty, into political intrigue, enchantments, and a friendship with a fairy prince who needs her help.

Download or read book Betrayal written by Gillian Shields and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are the small betrayals: the unkind word, the petty lies. And there are the betrayals that break hearts, destroy worlds, and turn the strong sweet light of day into bitter dust. When Evie Johnson started at Wyldcliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies, her life changed in ways she couldn't possibly have envisioned: the discovery of her link with Lady Agnes, her special bond with Helen and Sarah, and their sisterhood in the astonishing secrets of the Mystic Way. Above all, Evie's love for Sebastian has turned her world upside down. Now Evie returns to Wyldcliffe for another term and more danger. Surrounded by enemies, she lives every day in fear that Sebastian will fall into the darkness of servitude to the Unconquered Lords. The Wyldcliffe coven is plotting to destroy Evie and use Sebastian to secure their own immortality. Evie and her sisters must master the power of the Talisman before it is too late. But could it be Sebastian himself who will ultimately betray Evie? In this companion to Gillian Shields's dazzling Immortal, magic and sweeping romance cross the bounds of time to deliver heart-stopping emotion and suspense.

Download or read book A Betrayal in Winter written by Daniel Abraham and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Abraham delighted fantasy readers with his brilliant, original, and engaging first novel, A Shadow in Summer. Now he has produced an even more powerful sequel, a tragedy as darkly personal and violent as Shakespeare's Macbeth. As a boy, Otah Machi was exiled from his family, Machi's ruling house. Decades later, he has witnessed and been part of world-changing events. Yet he has never returned to Machi. Now his father--the Khai, or ruler, of Machi--is dying and his eldest brother Biitrah has been assassinated, Otah realizes that he must return to Machi, for reasons not even he understands. Tradition dictates that the sons of a dying Khai fall upon each other until only one remains to succeed his father. But something even worse is occurring in Machi. The Galts, an expansive empire, has allied with someone in Machi to bring down the ruling house. Otah is accused, the long-missing brother with an all-too-obvious motive for murder. With the subtlety and wonderful storytelling skill of his first novel, Abraham has created a masterful drama filled with a unique magic, a suspenseful thriller of sexual betrayal, and Machiavellian politics. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Practical Black Magic written by Sophia diGregorio and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel that fortune is not your favor? Do you have a need for powerful protection from your enemies? Do you long for more control over your own destiny? Those who have had the good luck of being born to privilege expect and usually receive leniency, justice and opportunity. They are surrounded by the protection of their wealthy families and powerful friends. For everyone else, black magic is the means to obtain power and protection and to open the door to opportunities. It's the way to get control over every aspect of your life in an out-of-control, imbalanced world, to obtain justice when it is lacking and to turn life-long bad luck into good fortune. "Practical Black Magic: How to Hex and Curse Your Enemies" explains how witchcraft powers are obtained and cultivated and gives instructions for attacking enemies and advancing your personal interests while protecting yourself from harm. The final chapter gives specific spells and rituals for cursing and hexing your enemies.

Download or read book A Map of Betrayal written by Ha Jin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christian Science Monitor Best Book of the Year From the award-winning author of Waiting and War Trash: a riveting tale of espionage and conflicted loyalties that spans half a century in the entwined histories of two countries—China and the United States—and two families. When Lilian Shang, born and raised in America, discovers her father’s diary after the death of her parents, she is shocked by the secrets it contains. She knew that her father, Gary, convicted decades ago of being a mole in the CIA, was the most important Chinese spy ever caught. But his diary, an astonishing chronicle of his journey as a Communist intelligence agent, reveals the pain and longing that his double life entailed—and point to a hidden second family that he’d left behind in China. As Lilian follows her father’s trail back into the Chinese provinces, she begins to grasp the extent of his dilemma: he is a man torn between loyalty to his motherland and the love he came to feel for his adopted country. She sees how his sense of duty distorted his life, and as she starts to understand that Gary too had been betrayed, Lilian finds that it is up to her to prevent his tragedy from endangering yet another generation of Shangs. A stunning portrait of a multinational family and an unflinching inquiry into the meaning of citizenship, patriotism, and home, A Map of Betrayal is a spy novel that only Ha Jin could write.

Download or read book The Witch s Betrayal written by Cassandra Rose Clarke and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ebook original short story set before The Assassin's Curse. You’ve read The Assassin’s Curse. You’ve met Naji. Now go back in time and see Naji in his earlier years, as he seeks a target and ends up clashing with Leila, the river witch.

Download or read book Black Magic Spells of Destruction written by Ashtara Mikovich and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written for beginner and advanced Black Magick users. It starts off by teaching you some basic spells that all Black Magick practitioners should know and utilize such as Protection spells and Shadow Circles, it then shows you how any practitioner can increase the effectiveness of their Magick by creating a pact with the goddess of rage. A warning is given for some spells that may be dangerous for beginners such as The Elder Gods Darkness Ritual. With enough practice one can become an Advanced Magick user with the advice and spells in this book.This Black Magick Grimoire contains the following spells.Spell of ProtectionShadow CirclePact with the goddess of rage, LyssaPact with the goddess of rage, LyssaEffigy Curse Binding by FearSuccubae's Lament (Dream Invasion)Discord and Darkness HexBones of Anger HexLove SpellThree Nights of Hell (a classic hex)Ring of Power (Artifact Crafting)Marriage Destruction HexVoodoo Spell of Torment and PainVanity and Insanity SpellPepper Pentacle (bad luck spell)Bad Luck CharmContacting the DeadLucifer's Burning touchSummoning a stormDeath SpellElder Gods Darkness Ritual I've also included a list of Runes that you can use to craft your own spells and instill power into anything you want.

Download or read book Black Magic A Tale of the Rise Fall of the Antichrist Book Two written by Marjorie Bowen and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the large room of a house in a certain quiet city in Flanders, a man was gilding a devil. The chamber looked on to the quadrangle round which the house was built; and the sun, just overhead, blazed on the vine leaves clinging to the brick and sent a reflected glow into the sombre spaces of the room. The devil, rudely cut out of wood, rested by his three tails and his curled-back horns against the wall, and the man sat before him on a low stool. On the table in front of the open window stood a row of knights in fantastic armour, roughly modelled in clay; beside them was a pile of vellum sheets covered with drawings in brown and green. By the door a figure of St. Michael leant against a chair, and round his feet were painted glasses of every colour and form."