Collection: Spirituality & Religion

From the author of The Witch's Feast, this is the first fully illustrated, comprehensive introduction to the handicrafts of witchcraft. Through over 60 craft projects, learn all the techniques you need to create your personalized magical toolkit.

Empower yourself as a self-sufficient witch, and become a master of the natural arts!

This in-depth guide, accompanied by step-by-step images, will show you all the craft and design skills you need to make your own, personalized and fully adaptable magical toolkit.

Melissa Madara, magical expert, herbalist and witch, shares 60+ unique projects and techniques, many of which revive spells from the history of witches past. Approachable for beginners and stimulating for established practitioners, the crafts are clearly explained through luscious photographs, detailed research, useful charts, and easy-to-follow instructions. Once you are directly in touch with the power of these crafts, understanding deeply the processes and the associations of magical ingredients, you can be inspired to create all your own unique formulations. Chapters include:

• Incense, including kyphi temple incense, which once billowed from the temples of ancient Egypt, to house blessing incense for cleansing any new home.
• Inks, including dragon's blood ink and botanical drawing charcoals.
• Oils, such as flying ointment or the world's first known chemist Tapputi's royal salve.
• Natural dyes for creating stunning eco-printed ritual gowns or a spring equinox altar tablecloth.
• Papers, like Japanese knotweed paper or autumn equinox corn husk paper.
• Powders essential for rituals and spells such as scrying powder and banishing salt.
• Candles of all shapes and types, including poured, dipped and molded.

With all of this knowledge, you can create altars, rituals and spells that are highly specific, personal and in touch with your natural environment.

In 20 short, gem-like chapters, meditation teacher Tracy Cochran invites us to explore living fully in the present moment as a revolutionary practice.

Tracy's vibrant essays from her storied life give plenty of encouragement to reframe and dive deep into our own experiences.

Mindfulness offers us a way to be fully in the present moment--and as we start to embrace this practice, we learn that our lives are made of present moments. That gift of presence is the palpable experience of awareness that appears when we remember to be mindful of those moments.

In 20 short chapters, Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force--and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives. She offers riveting and relatable stories from her life--a spiritually transformative wine-making trip in France, a near-death experience while being mugged, managing her feisty child while on a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, among many others--and Buddhist teachings to encourage us to see the power of presence to illuminate and transform our past, present, and future.

Cochran's observations and reminiscences are wise and pithy, and she gives us plenty of encouragement to explore and reframe our own experiences.

A practical guide to the Norse shamanic techniques of seiðr

- Explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr, how to journey in the Nine Realms, and the different gods and spirits you may encounter

- Discusses the tools of seiðr, such as the seiðr staff and hood, and how to create them, empower them, and care for them

- Details Norse divination methods, ways to alter fate, healing techniques, the use of protective songs, and the practice of Norse soul retrieval

While Norse rune work is well known, there is another major ancient Norse magical practice: seiðr (pronounced "sayther"), a form of trance spirit work and divination. Although seiðr is often considered an ancient form of witchcraft, recent archaeological evidence suggests it is more closely related to shamanism.

In this practical guide to seiðr, Dean Kirkland, Ph.D., reconstructs the magical and shamanic techniques of the seiðr priest or priestess using the sagas and other literature from the Viking age, tools found in the archaeological record, and surviving indigenous shamanic traditions. He addresses the misconception that seiðr was a practice reserved only for women and shows how anyone called to this work would have been accepted in ancient Norse society. He discusses the tools of seiðr and how to create them, empower them, and care for them. He explores the use of protective songs (varðlokkur) that involve forming bonds with spirits, a practice he likens to the medicine songs of Amazonian shamans. He explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr and how they are based on finding balance between the light and the darkness.

Looking at trance journeying in the Nine Realms of the Norse cosmos, the author discusses the different gods and spirits the seiðr practitioner may encounter in the Upper Realms, the Middle Worlds, and the Lower Realms. He shares exercises on the Wyrd, divination methods in seiðr, as well as ways to alter rlög, or fate, through spiritual work. Discussing soul-healing techniques in seiðr, the author looks in depth at the Norse shamanic practices of soul retrieval and reintegration of the soul parts. He then explores seiðr's role in death, dying, and dealing with the dead, including work with the Valkries and the ancestors.

Presenting a historically based handbook for contemporary heathens, this book offers a practical path for anyone seeking to explore Norse trance magic and mysticism.

Josué Rodríguez es un emprendedor argentino, estratega de negocios y consultor para algunas empresas que comercian en Internet, brindando capacitación en línea para emprendedores y pequeñas empresas. Ha creado desde cero, adquirido y vendido varias propiedades virtuales online, como así también bienes inmobiliarios en su ciudad y países limítrofes. Ha escrito más de 15 libros para emprendedores sobre diversos temas, incluyendo finanzas personales, superación y marketing por Internet.

An intimate glimpse into the world of ancient Peruvian spiritual practice and cosmology

- Reveals the mysteries of the world of living energy (kawsay pacha) through intensive in-depth interviews with six Q'ero mystics

- Explores the energetics, spirits, tools, and practices of Andean mysticism--the real story behind the fictionalized accounts in The Celestine Prophecy

Known as the "keepers of the ancient knowledge," the Q'ero Indians of Peru are the most respected mystics of the south-central Andes. In 1996 Joan Parisi Wilcox traveled to the Andes and was able to record the mysteries of kawsay pacha, the multidimensional world of living energy, through more than 40 hours of intensive interviews with six Q'ero paqos, masters of the ancient spiritual traditions of Peru.
The Q'ero are known for having preserved the Inca spiritual tradition more purely than any other indigenous population in the Andes. The in-depth interviews presented in this book recount the direct words of these masters so readers can discover for themselves the mind and heart space of these people. Four new chapters of this revised edition focus on the work of the mesa, the Andean form of a spiritual medicine bundle, and its use as a conduit for the healing energies of nature. The mesa is called the "heart's fire" because it represents the finest energy--the energy of compassion--that a paqo cultivates while walking the sacred path. Wilcox provides instructions on how to make, activate, and work with a mesa, as well as other practical exercises showing how we can use the power of the Andean spiritual tradition in our own lives.

The ESV Value Compact Bible retains many of the components of the ESV Compact Bible. It features a quality TruTone cover, but is made more affordable by not including gilded paper edges or a ribbon marker. The ESV Value Compact Bible is a conveniently sized and affordably priced edition, making it a practical option for anyone who wants to take God's Word wherever they go.

Nothing is the Perfect Teacher

It teaches by example. It is non-threatening, peaceful and tolerant. It holds no grudges and never feels guilty. Always present, it never worries about the future or the past. Nothing is counterbalance to the insanely hectic lives we lead. It will make you happier, healthier, and more successful.

Doing Nothing is the Perfect Technique

Based on the latest scientific thinking, this groundbreaking book will introduce you to the extraordinary benefits of doing nothing. Within these pages a new philosophy of human potential is born. When you explore this philosophy you will find it answers many questions that may have puzzled you personally, and humankind as a whole. When you practice the techniques you will experience improved health, greater fulfillment of your talents and potentialities, and a longer, more rewarding life.

Get Results from Your Very First Experience

You will learn ten practical and immediately effective techniques that require little effort, no knowledge, no mind, no emotions, and not even the belief in the process itself. Results begin immediately and continue to grow long after this book is set aside. Written as if you are right there with him, Dr. Kinslow will enlighten and inspire you to the joys, the possibilities, and the power of doing nothing.

In your hand you hold the answers to these questions:

- Why is happiness so hard to hold on to?
- Can positive thinking actually be negative?
- What can I do to form a perfect relationship?
- Can suffering be reduced or eliminated?
- How can the three phases of transformation enrich my life?
- Is there such a thing as universal love?
- Can I really turn my life around in just 90 days?

"The Glories of Mary" by St. Alphonsus Liguori is a celestial opus-a literary sanctuary where the heart meets divine grace. Imagine a magnificent cathedral, its pillars constructed with love, its arches adorned with veneration, and its altar graced by the ineffable presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In the realm of Marian devotion, this masterpiece stands as a beacon, illuminating the faithful with the resplendent beauty and holiness of the Mother of God. St. Alphonsus Liguori, the virtuous maestro of Catholic spirituality, composed this work as a grand ode to the Queen of Heaven-a symphony of praise, love, and theological depth.

As you delve into its pages, you journey through the tapestry of Mary's life-a life interwoven with divine purpose and grace. Each chapter unfurls like petals of a rose, revealing her virtues, her sorrows, and her unparalleled role in the redemption of humanity.

Through the lens of St. Alphonsus Liguori, you witness Mary's immaculate heart, the epitome of love and compassion. Her intercession becomes a soothing balm for the wounded, a light guiding ships through stormy seas, and a beacon of hope for the lost.

"The Glories of Mary" transcends the boundaries of time, making Mary's divine love and influence palpable in the lives of believers.

It showcases her as the Advocate, the Mediatrix of graces, and the beloved Mother of all. It invites you to kneel at her feet, to offer prayers and adoration, and to seek her maternal embrace.

In the quietude of your reading, you are drawn into the depths of Mary's love. It's as if her spirit whispers in the stillness, comforting and guiding, inviting you to experience the immense love she holds for all her children.

This literary marvel by St. Alphonsus Liguori leaves an indelible imprint on your soul-a testimony to the enduring love and devotion Catholics hold for the Queen of Heaven. It's an embrace of faith, a testament of love, and a timeless tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother most revered.

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This celebration of life guest book is suitable for use at funerals, wakes and memorial services.

It's simple, lined pages leave plenty of space for family & friends to sign in, leave their comments and memories of your loved one.

With plenty of space for guest comments.

Makes a special keepsake for you to treasure forever.

You are holding a book in your hands that can change your life, that is if you open your heart and read it carefully to the last page. As a pastor for close to 30 years, I have met many who called themselves a prophet, but they did not pass the test.

When I met Merienne Lynch, I encountered a prophet. She is a natural human being, yet with a supernatural gift of spiritual insight. The words she speaks pierce your soul with dead on accuracy which yield a fruitful life in those who will truly listen. You see, God is speaking through her to us as we read. This is not a book that you can speed read.

This is a book thick with the Glory of God, Whom you encounter on each page, creating moments where time stands still as the living God works Truth and Love into your soul.

Pastors, be open to God's words of love and correction. Believers, get ready to go deeper into God. Seekers, this is what you have been seeking. Presidents and kings, bow here to the True King of Kings.

You will be tested, and you may question and even inwardly challenge the words to you in this book. But you cannot deny the anointing. You cannot deny the freedom of knowing the truth, and acting on it. Let's get started!

Pastor Joseph Anthony Schroeder
Author, "My Little Miracle Story"

A best-seller from its first publication in 1898, this autobiography of St. Thérèse and her "Little Way" to God, has since been translated into 55 languages. St. Thérèse became a Carmelite nun at 15, and died at the early age of 24. But her life was filled with such wisdom and Holiness that she was not only canonized, but declared a Doctor of the Church.

In a collection of three manuscripts, St. Thérèse tells first of her life as a child, of her intimate relationship with Jesus, and of her struggles to become a Carmelite nun. The second section reveals the Saint's Little Way of Spiritual Childhood, the Way of Trust and Absolute Self-Surrender - her method of achieving great holiness in ordinary life. We are urged to love God for God's sake, not our own, and to seek ways of offering small sacrifices each day, whether it be accepting discomfort or being kind to someone we dislike. In the final manuscript St. Thérèse describes her later life - which included her own Dark Night of the Soul - until just three months before her death from tuberculosis, an event narrated with great compassion in the final chapter, written by The Prioress of the Carmel.

Also included in this edition are a series of Letters, Poems and Prayers by the Saint. An inspiring and uplifting book, essential reading for any soul seeking to establish - or renew - a more intimate relation with the Godhead.

It's a lot of work to empower your teens to succeed in high school and prepare for college, let alone raise your teens to be successful adults. You may even feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of giving your teens the advice and guidance they need.

Success Skills for High School, College, and Career (Revised Edition) is an empowering resource you can use to equip your teens with the leadership, soft skills, and academic success skills they need to succeed in the classroom and on the job, even if you are not an academic success expert or career coach.

Skills in time management, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving are commonly referred to as soft skills. These skills work together with leadership and academic success skills to help your teens succeed in the classroom. And these skills are also highly valued by employers.

Think of it like this: equipping your teens with leadership, soft skills, and academic success skills while they are in high school will empower their success right now and will also prepare them for college and career success in the future.

A 50-page application workbook is available as a free download.

The author of Book of Shadows digs deep into the practices and principles of Witchcraft to provide a comprehensive guidebook that anyone--novices and seasoned practitioners alike--can use to incorporate the beauty and power ofWicca into their own daily lives.

Phyllis Curott's first book, Book of Shadows, was an inspirational, spiritual memoir that chronicled her journey from Ivy League-educated, New York City attorney to Wiccan High Priestess. By inviting readers of all faiths to share in her own personal transformation, Phyllis debunked many of the myths surrounding Wicca and revealed it for what it really is: a spiritual movement whose tenets of Goddess worship and reverence for Nature were a great deal more accessible and familiar than she'd ever expected.

Far from being just another mechanical spell book, Witch Crafting is the first book to offer readers not only the how-to of Witchcraft, but also the why-to, explaining the profound spiritual tenets behind Wiccan techniques. Filled with both traditional and innovative shamanic practices, Phyllis also provides an empowering new definition of magic and reexamines the ethics under which Witchcraft is practiced, offering a groundbreaking alternative to the Threefold Law. With enchanting stories from Curott's own experiences, Witch Crafting will also teach you how to:

- Master the secret arts of effective spellcasting
- Create sacred space and personal rituals
- Perform divinations for spiritual insight and earthly success
- Tap into the power of altered states, such as dreaming, meditation, prayer, and trance
- Keep a magical journal and create your own Book of Shadows

Rich with detailed advice for making magic, working with Nature, and finding the Divine within, as well as thought-provoking evaluations of this remarkable spirituality, Witch Crafting is the special volume that you've been searching for. Whether you are a beginner or have been practicing Witchcraft for years, whether you worship in a coven or on your own, Witch Crafting is the ideal handbook for you, or anyone seeking to unlock the divine power that makes real magic happen and experience the ecstasy, energy, and gifts of the Universe more fully.

Learn more about Brujería, the set of practices and rituals found in traditional Latin American mysticism with this mini guide.

Developed over centuries and influenced by Indigenous, Caribbean, African, Latin, and European culture, Brujería has a unique history. This beautifully illustrated introduction will outline the primary methods, practices, rituals, tools, and terms used in Brujería. Learn about limpias, mal de ojo, crystals, cleanses, astrology, and so much more in this enchanting guide.

From the big bang to the present and into the next millenium, The Universe Story unites science and the humanities in a dramatic exploration of the unfolding of the universe, humanity's evolving place in the cosmos, and the boundless possibilities for our future.