“Kabbalah For Dummies” by Arthur Kurzweil (2nd edition 2025)

"A trustworthy, easy-to-read guide to an integral part of Judaism Kabbalah For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your factual and objective guide to understanding Kabbalah—a spiritual practice, also known as the "received tradition", that's connected to Judaism. This easy-to-follow resource walks you through how to connect to and better understand the Kabbalistic way of life, through explaining what Kabbalah is and isn't and detailing the Kabbalistic approach to the Torah, the Talmud, the Mishnah, and more Jewish texts. You'll also discover how to practice common rituals, worship, and pray as a practitioner of Kabbalah with this informative resource. Understand the foundations of Kabbalah (including core ideas) Know what Kabbalistic practice...>>

“Floral Estrangements: Taunt Your Rivals & Vanquish Your Enemies through the Language of Flowers” by Rebecca Fishbein

"Flowers for when you love them... not The ultimate guide to finding new and fragrant ways to channel your frustrations and fuel your revenge fantasies with some common (and not-so-common) vengeful plants, as well as suggested bouquets to blight your nemeses. Is there anything more savage than an archly composed bouquet? The Victorians didn’t think so, which is why their flower symbols weren’t just endearing—they were also cheeky, rude, and downright hostile. This illustrated floriography will help you choose the perfect Floral Estrangement for your situation, such as: The "Maybe You Shouldn't Have Given Me Your Phone Password" (Yellow Chrysanthemum, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Basil, Yellow Rose, Tansy) The "Still Thinking about...>>

“Throwing the Bones: How to Foretell the Future with Bones, Shells, and Nuts” by Catherine Yronwode

"This practical manual explains and teaches ancient and modern methods for predicting future events by means of Scottish speal bones, American pyromantic furculomancy, Yoruban obi, Shona hakata, Mongolian shagai, British fortune telling dice, the Gypsy domino oracle, the Persian standing bone oracle, Alabama 'Possum bones, Virginia Chicken bones, Zulu-style sangoma bone reading, and more. * Slaughter-Bone Oracles * Mathematical Systems of Bone Reading * Sortilege Systems with Bones Spirit-Led Interpretive Bone Reading"...>>

“American Folk Magick: Charms, Spells & Herbals” by Silver RavenWolf (2nd edition 1998)

"The Magick of the People Homespun Faith Healers, Bone-Setters, and Water Witches have been working magick in America for 300 years. From chants and charms to spells and hex signs, American Folk Magick reveals the workings of a dying folk tradition (also called Pow-Wow magick) that has been passed down through the generations. These techniques are simple, but still as practical as the settlers who first used them. Whether your spiritual beliefs are Christian, Wiccan, or something in-between, blend American Folk Magick with your own faith to work a little magick on everyday problems. Many of the magickal tools you'll need—like string, stone, plants, water, and cloth—are probably in your kitchen already! • protective magick for your...>>

“At the Borders of the Wondrous and Magical: Nature Spirits, Shapeshifters, and the Undead in the Never-Ending Middle Ages” by Claude Lecouteux

"Explores how the haunted, magical world of medieval times still surrounds us • Examines the esoteric side of texts and tales from the Middle Ages, including the enduring presence of haunted areas and power places and the roles of witches, house spirits, rune priests, shapeshifters, and the undead • Discusses the dividing line between magic and deviltry, as well as the significance of grimoires, bells, blacksmiths, storm callers, and more • Serves as a guide to a still-present magical and imaginal realm, pointing readers to the borderlands and liminal thresholds that enable access to the other world In this new collection of his writings, scholar and Sorbonne professor Claude Lecouteux reveals that the magical world of the distant...>>