“Halloween: Magic, Mystery, and the Macabre” by Paula Guran

"The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of the past, the more we've come to love Halloween—the one time each year when the mundane is overturned in favor of the bizarre, the “other side” is closest, and everyone can become anyone (or anything) they wish . . . and sometimes what they don’t. Introducing nineteen original stories from mistresses and masters of the dark celebrate the most fantastic, enchanting, spooky, and supernatural of holidays."...>>

“The Facts on Halloween” by John Ankerberg, John Weldon and Dillon Burroughs (2008 updated edition)

"John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Halloween, a significant book from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today's issues regarding Halloween, a widely popular event in which children and progressively more adults participate. The concise, easy-to-follow information helps readers answer such questions as: When and where did Halloween originate? What customs come from pagan beliefs? What should Christians know if they choose to participate...>>

“The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead” by Ellen Evert Hopman

"A practical guide to using the sacred herbs of Samhain for healing, divination, purification, protection, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits • Explores the identification, harvest, and safe practical and ritual use of more than 70 plants and trees sacred to the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origin of Halloween • Details the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of Fairies, herbs for releasing the Dead, and visionary plants for divination and shamanic work • Provides instructions and suggestions for a traditional Dumb Supper, offerings to the Land Spirits, Samhain rites, and recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain The ancient Celts separated the year into two halves, the light half and the dark...>>

“A Practical Heathen’s Guide to Asatru” by Patricia M. Lafayllve (kindle ebook version)

"From its pre-Christian beginnings to its contemporary practitioners, Heathenry has long fascinated people from every corner of the world. Written from the unique perspective of a Heathen gythja, or Godwoman, A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru shows how to bring the beliefs and traditions of this ancient faith into your life today. In this complete guide to Asatru, you will discover: The mythology, folklore, and historical sagas of Northern European Heathens How to conduct rituals for birth, naming, entry into adulthood, weddings, divorces, funerals, and holy days Practical techniques for meditation, trance-work, prayer, and working with runes and charms Heathen perspectives on...>>

“Hermetic Philosophy: Origins, Derivatives, and Impact” by Thomas Colquith

"This book explores who we are, where we came from, and where we're going by studying humanity's myths, parables, and symbols which may hold the needed clues. Old arcane knowledge, or Hermetic Philosophy, is delved into and then applied to the world around us, as well as to the End Times scriptures of Christianity. This book seeks to create a holistic view which can answer life's mysteries such as who are aliens, giants, demons, watchers, and fallen angels; and how have they influenced humans across time and culture. By reviewing the myths of ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome, insights can be gleaned, which can then be compared to the Judeo-Christian tradition, yielding some...>>