08.08.2024

“The Demonology of King James I: Includes the Original Text of Daemonologie and News from Scotland” by Donald Tyson

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"Written by King James I and published in 1597, the original edition of Demonology is widely regarded as one of the most interesting and controversial religious writings in history, yet because it is written in the language of its day, it has been notoriously difficult to understand. Now occult scholar Donald Tyson has modernized and annotated the original text, making this historically important work accessible to contemporary readers. Also deciphered here, for the first time, is the anonymous tract News from Scotland, an account of the North Berwick witch trials over which King James presided. Tyson examines King James' obsession with witches and their alleged attempts on his life, and offers a knowledgeable and sympathetic look...>>

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07.08.2024

“Enchanted Baking: 60 Fairy-Inspired Treats to Bring Magic Into Your Kitchen” by Mari Vasseur

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"Invite Joy and Whimsy into Your Baking Inspired by timeless folk legends, award-winning baker Mari Vasseur has crafted a collection of delectable treats to delight friends from any realm. Her bakes celebrate fae-favored flavors with natural ingredients like rose petals, lilacs and lavender—alongside classic fairy offerings of honey, cream and fresh berries. Enjoy moments big and small and fall in love with baking all over again with Mari’s delicious cakes, cookies, bites and bars, including: · Wild Violet Sugar Cookies · Lemon Hibiscus Cakelets · Dainty Dandelion Green Quiches · Lilac Vanilla Bean Brownies · Honey Lemon Cheesecake · Cream of Mushroom Mini Pot Pies · Chocolate Cherry...>>

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07.08.2024

“Brady’s Book of Fixed Stars: The Invisible Force and Influence of Constellations in the Natal Chart” by Bernadette Brady (2024 edition)

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"A richly detailed, in-depth look at fixed stars and their role in affecting astrological predictions. Since prehistory, humanity has been held in thrall by the night sky, captivated by the mystery of the stars. Seeking to make sense of such a magical overhead landscape, people used the stars to relate beliefs, creation stories, and mythologies. And just as the fixed stars have ancient origins in human life, their astrological interpretations get right to the heart of our lives. Celebrated astrologer Bernadette Brady melds modern astrological techniques with Egyptian and early Greek mythology to bring astrologers to a deeper understanding of the horoscope and provides delineations for using fixed stars in chart interpretation. Her...>>

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06.08.2024

“Song of the Dark Man: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads” by Darragh Mason

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "A study into the enigmatic devil of folkloric witchcraft and his many forms • Explains the Dark Man phenomenon through centuries-old folklore and mythology, testimony from British witch trials, and modern accounts • Challenges the simplistic concept of the Devil as “evil,” explaining how encounters with this entity can reveal one’s life purpose and how the Dark Man can be an initiator into witchcraft • Presents interviews with those who have witnessed the Dark Man firsthand, offering insights into how he can serve as a guide to a more positive life From the fortean phantoms that terrorized Victorian England to the haunted crossroads of the Irish hinterlands, the Devil—also known as the Dark Man—has found countless novel...>>

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06.08.2024

“Memento Mori: What the Romans Can Tell Us About Old Age and Death” by Peter Jones

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"In this revealing and entertaining guide to how the Romans confronted their own mortality, Peter Jones shows us that all the problems associated with old age and death that so transfix us today were already dealt with by our ancient ancestors two thousand years ago. Romans inhabited a world where man, knowing nothing about hygiene let alone disease, had no defences against nature. Death was everywhere. Half of all Roman children were dead by the age of five. Only eight per cent of the population made it over sixty. One bizarre result was that half the population consisted of teenagers. From the elites' philosophical take on the brevity of life to the epitaphs left by butchers,...>>

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