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22.10.2022

“The Long-Lost Friend: A 19th Century American Grimoire” by John George Hohman (kindle ebook version)

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"You are holding in your hands the most famous book of magic written in America. Originally published in 1820 near Reading, Pennsylvania, under the German title Der Lange Verborgene Freund, this text is the work of immigrant Johann George Hohman. A collection of herbal formulas and magical prayers, The Long-Lost Friend draws from the traditional folk magic of Pennsylvania Dutch customs and pow-wow healers. This is authentic American folk magic at its best―household remedies combined with charms and incantations to cure common ailments and settle rural troubles. The most well-known grimoire of the New World, this work has influenced the practices of hoodoo, Santeria, Paganism, and other faiths. In this, the definitive edition, you'll find: ...>>

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22.10.2022

“From the Depths And Other Strange Tales of the Sea” edited by Mike Ashley

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"From atop the choppy waves to the choking darkness of the abyss, the seas are full of mystery and rife with tales of inexplicable events and encounters with the unknown. In this anthology we see a thrilling spread of narratives: sailors are pitched against a nightmare from the depth, invisible to the naked eye; a German U-boat commander is tormented by an impossible transmission via Morse Code; a ship ensnares itself in the kelp of the Sargasso Sea and dooms a crew of mutineers, seemingly out of revenge for her lost captain. The supernatural is set alongside the grim affairs of sailors scorned in these salt-soaked tales, recovered from obscurity for the 21st century."...>>

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21.10.2022

“Astrology Magick: Love Yourself Using Magick. Align with the Wisdom of the Stars” by Lindsay Squire

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"Exploring all-new topics not covered in Natural Magick or Earth Magick, this stunning third instalment in The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to… series is a beginner’s guide to astrology, and how to incorporate it into your magickal practice. Astrology is a powerful tool for tuning into and better understanding yourself and others around you. Aligning your actions with the patterns and signs of the stars can bring you comfort and control in the 21st century, and empower you to really reflect on your present and future actions, and live your happiest life. Whether you're new to witchcraft OR astrology, discover how to use simple witchcraft and astrology to boost your well-being, find self-love and...>>

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21.10.2022

“The Taoist Canon: A Historical Companion to the Daozang” edited by Kristofer Schipper and Franciscus Verellen

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"Taoism remains the only major religion whose canonical texts have not been systematically arranged and made available for study. This long-awaited work, a milestone in Chinese studies, catalogs and describes all existing texts within the Taoist canon. The result will not only make the entire range of existing Taoist texts accessible to scholars of religion, it will open up a crucial resource in the study of the history of China. The vast literature of the Taoist canon, or Daozang, survives in a Ming Dynasty edition of some fifteen hundred different texts. Compiled under imperial auspices and completed in 1445—with a supplement added in 1607—many of the books in the Daozang concern the history, organization, and...>>

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20.10.2022

“Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery” edited by Christopher Goldman and Rachel Autumn Deering

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"Includes How to Become a Witch Queen shortlisted for the Shirley Jackson Award. Brand-new stories of witches and witchcraft written by popular female fantasy authors, including Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine and Sherrilyn Kenyon writing in their own bestselling universes! These are tales of witches, wickedness, evil and cunning. Stories of disruption and subversion by today's women you should fear. Including Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine and Sherrilyn Kenyon writing in their own bestselling universes. These witches might be monstrous, or they might be heroes, depending on their own definitions. Even the kind hostess with the candy cottage thought of herself as the hero of her own story. After all, a woman's gotta eat. Bring out your dread."...>>

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