23.05.2020

“The Genesis of Living Forms” by Raymond Ruyer

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"The Genesis of Living Forms" by Raymond Ruyer
"The philosophy of Raymond Ruyer was an important if subterranean influence on twentieth-century French thought, and explicitly engaged with by figures such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Georges Canguilhem, Gilbert Simondon, and Gilles Deleuze. The Genesis of Living Forms is Ruyer’s most focussed and forceful analysis of a central but apparently paradoxical biological phenomenon that also presents serious problems for philosophy: embryogenesis. When a cat develops from the early stages of fertilization to an adult, what is it that makes it the same cat? How is it that a living being can at once be the same and constantly changing? Ruyer’s answer to these questions unfolds through a detailed set of encounters with major scientific fields, from...>>
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23.05.2020

“Wandlore: The Art of Crafting the Ultimate Magical Tool” by Alferian Gwydion MacLir

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"Wandlore: The Art of Crafting the Ultimate Magical Tool" by Alferian Gwydion MacLir
"Learn the secrets of wandmaking and gain a powerful new tool for magical workings of all sorts. This enchanting, one-of-a-kind guidebook is for anyone who's ever wanted to know how magic wands work or longed to have a real magic wand of his or her own. Written by the foremost authority on the making of wands, this book is the first devoted solely to the art of wandmaking and its mysteries. Discover how a tree branch is transformed into a wand of magic, from selecting the wood and working in harmony with the tree spirits (or dryads) to understanding the magical correspondences of different stones, colors, and metals. Wandlore reveals aspects of wand theory that...>>
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23.05.2020

“Poppets and Magical Dolls: Dolls for Spellwork, Witchcraft and Seasonal Celebrations” by Lucya Starza (Pagan Portals)

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"Poppets and Magical Dolls: Dolls for Spellwork, Witchcraft and Seasonal Celebrations" by Lucya Starza (Pagan Portals)
"Poppets are dolls used for sympathetic magic, and are designed in the likeness of individuals in order to represent them in spells to help, heal or harm. The word poppet comes from the Middle Ages in England, originally meaning a small doll or child, and it is still in use today as a name of endearment. The term is older than the phrase ‘Voodoo doll’. Pagan Portals – Poppets and Magical Dolls explores the history of poppets and offers a practical guide to making and using them in modern witchcraft. It also covers seasonal dolls, from Brigid dolls, used in celebrations for the first stirrings of spring, to fairy dolls enjoyed in tree-dressing at...>>
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23.05.2020

“Candle Magic: A Witch’s Guide to Spells and Rituals” by Lucya Starza (Pagan Portals)

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"Candle Magic: A Witch's Guide to Spells and Rituals" by Lucya Starza (Pagan Portals)
"Candle magic is something almost everyone has tried, even as a child - who hasn’t made a wish over a birthday cake? Candle spells are among the easiest yet also the most effective to perform. They are perfect for anyone who wants to have a go at casting a spell for the first time and for the solitary witch with a busy life. Yet candles are also an important part of modern pagan witchcraft rituals. They are used to mark the quarters of the circle, placed on the altar and can represent the changing seasons of the year. This book is aimed at all who want to use candle magic, from beginners to those...>>
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