'A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter' New York Times'An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book.
A practical guide to the Anglo-Saxon Futhark and how runes were used in Old England *; Examines the 33 Northumbrian runes of the Anglo-Saxon Futhark, providing the meanings, historical uses, symbolism, and related tree and plant spirits for each *; Explores geomancy divination practices, the role of sacred numbers, and the power of the eight airts, or directions *; Provides a magical history of Northumbria, as well as a look at the otherworldly beings who call these lands home, including boggarts, brownies, and dragons *; Shows how traditional spirituality is intimately tied to the landscape and the cycle of the seasons In the early Anglo-Saxon period, the region of Great Britain known as Northumbria was a kingdom in its own right.
Ken Loach might have turned all this into a powerful social film, but the avuncular Davies sprinkles in so many cheery anecdotes that the book bounces along enjoyably (Sunday Times) - Praise for VOLUME 1: THE CO-OPS GOT BANANAS!
A practical guide to the magical history, customs, and practices of pre-Christian Northern Europe *; Details the everyday magic of the Northern Tradition, including household magic, protection spells, and the significance of the days of the week *; Explores direct natural magic, such as shapeshifting and soul travel, and talismanic or sigil magic, including runes and rituals to unlock the power of crafted objects *; Explains how many of these customs continue to the present day In the pre-Christian societies of Northern Europe, magic was embedded in the practical skills of everyday life.
An in-depth study of the sacred meanings behind ancient and enduring symbols *; Explains the multiple forms and uses of symbols from ancient times to the present day, reflecting their roots in folk magic and the Western Mystery tradition *; Examines more than 40 glyphs, such as the cross, fleur de lis, and pentagram, as well as several families of symbols, such as craftsmen's marks and runes *; Includes more than 300 unique woodcuts, drawings, calligraphy, and photographs--many never before reproduced From ancient rock and cave art to the contemporary brand logos of politics and business, human beings have always created symbols to denote specific ideas, groups, or important objects as well as to convey deeper information than can be communicated in words.
**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** ';Excellent book skilful and meticulous' David Aaronovitch,The Times Hailed as ';authoritative' and ';essential', Trump Revealedis the indispensable andupdated biography of the 45th president of the United States.
The first book to explore the history and influence of egregores, powerful autonomous psychic entities created by a collective group mind *; Examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, including their role in Western Mystery traditions and popular culture and media *; Reveals documented examples of egregores from ancient Greece and Rome, Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, modern esoteric orders, the writings of H.
A complete guide to working with the Birth Odus of your Orishas Birth Chart*; Offers step-by-step instructions to calculate your Birth Odus and cast your full Orisha Birth Chart*; Presents detailed interpretations of each of the 16 Birth Odus, showing how their energies manifest in an individual's personality, relationships, financial status, and general approach to life*; Shares self-transformation techniques to help you improve the positive qualities of your chart while embracing, integrating, and neutralizing negative energies and tendenciesMuch like the celestial influences revealed by a natal astrology chart or the numerology of your birth date, African spiritual traditions believe that every person has specific personal energies ruling how we relate to each other and the way we foresee and achieve life goals.
Discover the hidden pillars of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO), a journey into the mystical paths of one of history's most fascinating esoteric societies.
Unterhaltsam, offen und ehrlich erzählt Stefan Schwille, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der herr schwille GmbH und Führungskräftecoach, von seinem Ausstieg aus der beruflichen Abhängigkeit als angestellter Manager.
A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland *; Reveals spells and workings drawn directly from surviving magical books from the 16th to 20th century preserved at the National Library in Reykjavk *; Explores the history of magic in Iceland through original translations of Icelandic folktales about famous magicians and about legendary grimoires, such as the Galdrabk, the oldest and most complete book of its kind *; Explains how to personalize the spells through the creation of unique signs and symbols based on the mythic names of Odin and Icelandic magical alphabets During the Christianization of Europe in the Middle Ages, many books of magic were lost as the ancient pagan traditions were suppressed.
A rare look into the history, theory, and craft of the black mages and sorcerers of Russia *; Examines practical rituals and spells, the demonic pantheon, places of power, offerings and sacrifices, Hell Icons, and instructions for cemetery magic *; Provides insight into the fundamental ideology of black magic practitioners, from the universal laws of magic to the principles of morality *; Details how the Russian practice of black magic preserved ancient pagan traditions and evolved as the antithesis of Christianity Born in the Soviet Union and descended from a matrilineal line of witches, Natasha Helvin offers a rare look into the secret practices of Russian black magic, passed down from teacher to disciple for generations both orally and through their grimoires bound in black.
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der magischen Bildung und entdecken Sie die Geheimnisse vergangener Zauberschulen, die über Jahrtausende hinweg ihr Wissen gehütet haben.
Reveals how the largest Sun Temple in the world, built according to Hermetic principles, is located at one of Christianity's holiest sites: the Vatican *; Shows how famous Renaissance philosophers and scientists called for a Hermetic reformation of Christianity by building a magical Temple of the Sun in Rome *; Explains how the Vatican architect Bernini designed St.
JUNK TO GOLD: How I Turned One Scrapyard into a Multi-Billion Dollar Global Business is the remarkable true story of Willis Johnson, founder of Copart [CPRT] and a self-made American entrepreneur.
Following the progression of his career as a pilot, from the initial training through to flying multi-engined aircrafts to jets, author Mike Bennison brings wit, charm and a small measure of rebelliousness to this entertaining account of life in the air.
'Beautiful, moving, profoundly imaginative in itself - this book is as entertaining as it is relevant and practical' ALAIN DE BOTTON'Anyone who has an imagination - that is, everyone - should read this book' EDWARD ENNINFUL'An extraordinary book - an elaborate cabinet of curiosities' SPECTATORFor some, the imagination is a luxury in the modern age; something which is by turns elusive, difficult to employ and better left to others.
De un escritor "único y distintivo" (Kyle Idleman) que "nos hace apreciar la grandeza y la magnificencia del evangelio" (JI Packer) viene una advertencia sobre cómo el "padre de la mentira" intenta engañarnos, empaquetando ideas destructivas en forma de verdad espiritual.
Nerval's book is a gripping excursion into the dark recesses of our cultural past, from the malicious spirits of the ancient civilizations to the hellish monsters of current pop culture.
The secrets of a former Newsnight producer who found her way to Buckingham Palace'A cracking read' Lorraine Kelly ';Riveting' Sunday Telegraph ';Behind every great interview is a great booker Sam McAlister is one of the unsung heroes of television news' Piers Morgan Sam McAlister is the woman who clinched the 2019 interview with Prince Andrew, described as ';a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion'.
Die geschäftlichen Erfolge von Bill Gates sind weithin bekannt: der 20-Jährige, der sein Studium in Harvard abbrach, um ein Softwareunternehmen zu gründen, das zu einem Branchenriesen wurde und die Art und Weise, wie die Welt arbeitet und lebt, veränderte; der mehrfache Milliardär, der sich philanthropischen Aufgaben zuwandte, um den Klimawandel, die globale Gesundheit und die Bildung anzugehen.
In "e;Modern Witchcraft's Call to Old World Magic: The Power of Ancient Practices in the 21st Century"e; by Lilith Silverwind, readers are invited on a transformative journey that bridges the mystical gap between the ancient traditions of witchcraft and their place in the modern world.
If you read only one non-fiction book this year, consider this one TOM HANKS If there s one book that I would urge everyone to read it is Nexus STEPHEN FRYThe mind-blowing story of how information networks from the stone age to AI -have shaped our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of SapiensStories brought us together.
A refreshed edition of Jambalaya: The Natural Womans Book of Personal Charms and Practical Ritualsupdated with a note from the author sharing the changes that have occurred in the 30 years since its original publication.
Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul *; Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body *; Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and superstitions in stories from the Middle Ages Monsters, werewolves, witches, and fairies remain a strong presence in our stories and dreams.
Bernhard Schlörit, Geburtsjahrgang 1949, schildert in seinem ersten Buch (Band 62 "Hast du mal einen Sturm erlebt") die ersten Erfahrungen mit der Seefahrt in der Funktion eines "Aufwäschers", seine Ausbildung zum Funkoffizier und die Reisen auf dem Kühlschiff MS "PEKARI".
