European Magic

In an era where spirituality and science seem to diverge, this book represents a meeting point. "CONCERNING WITCHCRAFT" is a concise yet rigorous and in-depth work that explores the complex intersections between folk magic, witchcraft, and spiritual traditions like Hoodoo. Traditions and Practices: The book offers a detailed analysis of magical traditions, from European and African roots to contemporary practices. It serves as a comprehensive manual for anyone interested in understanding the depth and complexity of magical practices. Tools and Techniques: With a focus on herbs, oils, and ...

She gave him her innocence . . . Lady Aline Marsden was brought up to marry a man of her own class, but from the moment she meets John McKenna, she risks everything to be with him. He gave her his heart Although their love is forbidden, McKenna's passion for the beautiful Aline is too compelling...

"The Will of Fire: The Will of Monkey" swings into the latest uproarious adventure of Sonja Hrafndottir, where our fearless womanian warrior grapples with her inner beast and the chaos that comes with it. In this wild parody, Sonja is beckoned back to the lush canopies of Womania, where she must embrace the agile and potent form of the weremonkey. Amidst the treetops and Womanian lore, she learns to harness this newfound limberness and strength to confront a devious mortal who has absconded with the secrets to eternal youth. As Sonja and the ever-loyal Erik Uglason journey across diverse ...

Rosas is a kingdom where wishes come true but, when Asha discovers the king’s intentions are not as good as they appear, she realizes she must protect her community. Unsure of what to do next, Asha calls out to the brightest star the night sky and gets an unexpected answer in the form of Star, a fun little bundle of boundless energy.

Isobel Finch had a plan. Amsterdam had other ideas. As a librarian, Isobel Finch believes life works best when everything is neatly organised, carefully catalogued, and colour-coded. Her holiday to Amsterdam is no exception. Every museum visit, canal cruise, café stop, and sightseeing opportunity has been meticulously scheduled down to the minute. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out. When a series of unexpected mishaps sends her perfectly crafted itinerary spiralling into chaos, Isobel finds herself swept into an unforgettable adventure through the winding streets, ...

It was The Magic Mountain (Der Zauberberg) that confirmed Thomas Mann as a Nobel prizewinner for literature and rightly so, for it is undoubtedly one of the great novels of the 20th century. Its unusual story - it opens with a young man visiting a friend in a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Swiss...

Hans Castorp is twenty-three years old, a well-bred engineer from Hamburg, when he travels to the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin at the Berghof sanatorium. He plans to stay for three weeks. He stays for seven years. The sanatorium is high above the world of ordinary time, work, and consequence. Its patients — drawn from across Europe, representing every tradition and intellectual persuasion — live in the peculiar suspended present of the chronically ill, where days blur into weeks and years pass without the usual markers of progress or purpose. Into this world Hans Castorp stumbles, ...

Gustav von Aschenbach has built an entire life, and a considerable reputation, on discipline. A distinguished writer, ennobled by his government, widowed young, he has organized every hour of every day around the conviction that great art is achieved through rigorous self-mastery, never through surrender to mere feeling. Exhausted and restless, he travels to Venice for what he tells himself will be simple rest. There, among the guests of his grand hotel, he sees a Polish family — and among them, a boy of extraordinary, almost unbearable beauty. Aschenbach tells himself this fascination is...

In this unprecedented work, the author Christopher A. Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them. Hundreds of items from the six books of magic have been analysed to present the reader with a clear idea of the methods that were used, ...

An elderly Veira Szall faces the difficult decision of giving up her independence to live with her daughter, but she fears losing herself and her freedom. When her friend Mary brings Veira to the enchanting Magic and Miracles bookshop, she meets the mystical shopkeeper, Brid. Brid introduces her to a mysterious old woman. Through this stranger’s wisdom Veira begins to understand the deeper meaning of family, the strength found in relying on loved ones, and the importance of keeping traditions and family history alive. As she rediscovers the value of passing stories down through ...

Lübeck, 1835. The Buddenbrook family is at the height of its prosperity: Johann Buddenbrook, grain merchant and patriarch, opens the doors of his magnificent new home to the cream of the city's society, and the world seems arranged to his satisfaction. The firm is strong. The family is respected. The future is assured. It will not always be so. Buddenbrooks follows four generations of a north German merchant dynasty from the peak of their wealth and social confidence to the extinction of their family line — a span of four decades rendered in extraordinary detail, from births and deaths ...

An Amazon Best Romance of the Month! “Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I’m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday...

This important survey of alchemical symbols and doctrines sets forth the mysterious worldview and teachings of the practitioners of the "royal art." One of the leading exponents of the Hermetic tradition, Julius Evola demonstrates the singularity of subject matter that lies behind the words of...

Fourteen treasured Ukrainian folk tales, brought to life for today's children. Open this collection and step into the villages, forests, and enchanted gardens of Ukraine, where a runaway loaf outwits every animal it meets, a clever cat convinces a whole forest he is the fiercest beast alive, and a poor girl's wisdom defeats a powerful lord. Retold in warm, read-aloud language and paired with full-color illustrations, these are the stories Ukrainian grandparents have passed down for generations. Each tale stands on its own for a single bedtime, yet together they open a window onto a rich ...

"[Narrator] Nikki Massoud's strong performance complements this audiobook...Massoud draws out Malka's and Nimrah's opposing energies with clear, emotionally engaged characterizations, imbuing their journey with depth." — Kirkus “A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale ... I adored every...

The thrilling second volume in Gael Song: Era II sees invaders mass on Irish soil, kings lose their crowns, and Ireland's immortals discover new magical powers. Winter 1169. Isolde arrives at the stronghold of the Descendants, her immortal kin. It soon becomes clear that Isolde is magically...

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Keeble, David Rintoul, and many more.

One of the most successful and beloved Victorian fairy tales... The Princess and the Goblin is the story of Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who come face to face with the dreaded mountain goblins. This children's fantasy novel was originally published in 1872. It uses subtle layers of symbolism to tell a story of courage and honor.

Examines newer spiritual “systems” of the modern era, from spiritism and theosophy, to parapsychic research and anthroposophism, to psychoanalysis and the Church of Satan Compares these newer spiritual “systems” to the traditional spiritual path of the ancients and exposes the...

From the wildly popular bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things: a heartfelt and inspiring story about a wealthy widow who revives a beloved famous local landmark—and restores joy and sparkle to her own life in the process. It’s never too late to start dancing again... For fifty...