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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any...

Take control of your own life! Learn powerful witchcraft tools for self-connection, actualization, and boundless opportunities for change. Do you want to get started with witchcraft but are afraid of making mistakes? Do you wish you could change your life through manifestation and connect more deeply with yourself? Do you want to live up to your full potential and harness the power of witchcraft? If you said YES, then brace yourself — you’re about to uncover all the answers in Practical Witchcraft: A Guide to Magickal Mindset, Spells and Finding Your True Inner Witch by Lex Petersil! ...

Spellwork is a living practice—one built on understanding, intention, and skill. The Crooked Path of Spell Work is a practical, grounded guide for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of how spells truly function. Written from a traditional witchcraft perspective, this book focuses on the inner mechanics of spellwork, offering readers the tools to work with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency. Rather than relying on borrowed wording or surface-level ritual, this work teaches spellcraft as a coherent system—one that can be adapted, refined, and strengthened over ...

A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands “This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett...

Peter Seibel interviews 15 of the most interesting computer programmers alive today in Coders at Work, offering a companion volume to Apress’ highly acclaimed best-seller Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston. As the words “at work” suggest, Peter Seibel focuses on how his interviewees tackle the day-to-day work of programming, while revealing much more, like how they became great programmers, how they recognize programming talent in others, and what kinds of problems they find most interesting.

Craft your own magic with this comprehensive guide to creating, customizing, and casting unique spells, charms, and potions. Make your own magic! Spellcrafting is a step-by-step guide to writing your own spells and timing them for the best effect. As a spellcrafter, you may know how to create...

Imagine effortlessly creating unforgettable events that leave your guests in awe. With "Event Planning Mastery: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Experiences!", you'll unlock the secrets to transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences. As you flip through the content, you'll find yourself captivated by the expert advice and powerful techniques that will elevate your event planning skills to new heights. "Event Planning Mastery" is the one book you need to master every aspect of event planning, from setting clear objectives to executing flawless event-day ...

Step beyond the edge of the ordinary world and into the living mysteries of hedge witchcraft. For centuries, witches have spoken of crossing the veil, practicing spirit flight, and walking between the worlds to commune with the dead, the land spirits, and the unseen powers. Crossing the Hedge is a comprehensive guide to hedge witchcraft, liminal magick, and Otherworld journeying, offering the rituals, tools, and grounded practices you need to safely navigate the spirit realm. Rooted in animism, folklore, and traditional witchcraft, this book reveals how hedge-crossing works—and how modern...

In The Artisan Soul, Erwin Raphael McManus, author, thought leader, and founder of MOSAIC in Los Angeles, pens a manifesto for human creativity and the beginning of a new renaissance. McManus not only calls us to reclaim our creative essence but reveals how we can craft our lives into a work of...

The cast of a smash TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Acclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe...

Hecate’s Torch: The Enduring Power and Mystery of the Goddess of Witchcraft explores the fascinating history, mythology, and spiritual significance of one of the most powerful and misunderstood goddesses in human history. From her ancient Greek origins to her role in modern witchcraft and Wicca, Hecate has remained a timeless symbol of transformation, wisdom, and mystery. Across ten richly detailed chapters, this book traces Hecate’s journey from guardian of crossroads and thresholds to a central figure in contemporary paganism. Readers will discover how she became associated with the ...

🌙 The Path of Light: A Beginner’s Guide to White Witchcraft By Celeste Rowan A practical and empowering beginner's guide to white witchcraft, spells, rituals, and spiritual healing. If you're searching for an accessible introduction to witchcraft that focuses on positive energy, healing, personal growth, and earth-based spiritual practice, The Path of Light is the perfect place to begin. Written specifically for beginners, this book offers clear explanations and hands-on tools for building your magical practice. You’ll learn how to cast spells, perform rituals, connect with nature, ...

If you’ve ever felt like something is off in your life… but you can’t explain it, this book is for you. You pray. You try to stay focused. You push forward… But somehow: The same problems keep repeating Your progress gets interrupted at the worst time You feel drained, confused, or emotionally unstable without a clear reason Things fall apart right when they start going well And deep down, you’ve asked yourself: 👉 “Is this really just life… or is something working against me?” ⚠️ What If It’s Not a Coincidence? What if what you’re experiencing is not random? What ...

With warmth, honesty, and inspired wisdom, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor expands on her triumphant Columbia University commencement address, tackling the question, "How, in this environment, is anyone supposed to find and start their life's work?” Jodi Kantor’s groundbreaking...

A door that should not open is waking beneath Thornhaven. Cael Ashford has finally earned something like a quiet life: a repaired workshop, a village that trusts him, Miriam beside him, and Whiskers judging every decision from the nearest warm surface. Then black sand appears where it should not be, old marks begin answering one another, and a sleeping door opens onto a path Thornhaven was never meant to remember. Eleanor left more behind than records. Beneath the bakery, the mill, and the chain house lies a hidden network of thresholds, each one tied to promises, mistakes, and old magic ...

A recipe tells you the steps. It rarely tells you how to know it worked. The people who passed these skills down by hand always handed over the test with them: the jam that runs off a cold spoon in one sheet instead of two drops, the edge that shows no bright spot when you look straight down at it under a light, the brine that holds its acid. Written down, the steps survived and the test got lost. This book puts the test back, and where the old test can fool you, it gives you a second one: the loaf is done at 200 degrees F in the center, whatever the crust looks like. 60 skills, a full ...

Master AI coding tools to ship software faster while securing your engineering career against rapid industry automation. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or deep in a remote development sprint, this focused guide cuts through the noise to deliver pragmatic solutions...

How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.

This newly updated edition of a classic bestseller is THE ultimate job-hunting guide for college grads and career-changers alike! Now you can utilize The Pathfinder’s proven and practical techniques and tools to discover exactly what career path is right for you and make it happen. Whether you...

Details hands-on techniques, spells, and rituals paired with personal stories from the author’s decades of magical practice Presents teachings on working with each element in different ways--such as divination, communication, healing, protection, manifestation, and enchantment ...