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This extraordinary collection of engravings provides designers and commercial artists with a
magnificent sourcebook of Victorian-era plant images all royalty-free. Included are 2,400
crisply detailed illustrations of hundreds of plants from lilies, lichens, mushrooms and
marigolds, to poppies, palms, maples, and mosses.
Selected from rare publications dating from the 1840s to the turn of the century, the illustrations
encompass a wide range of plant species and classifications: garden flowers, cactuses,
bromeliads, ferns, deciduous trees, evergreens, grasses, legumes, orchids, nightshades, and
many more. All are identified with Latin or common names and are arranged alphabetically by
family. Also presented are specialized appendices on edible foods, medicinal herbs, and plants
used in decoration and in graphic design, including borders and motifs.
Created during a period when wood engraving had reached its zenith and become a greatly
refined art, these splendid royalty-free illustrations will be an indispensable and inspirational
resource for artists and craftspeople working in a variety of areas. The collection will also delight
botanists, gardeners, and collectors of old engravings, all of whom are sure to treasure this
tribute to the beauty and infinite variety of the plant kingdom.
"Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! have nothing on Rose, at home in a thicket of
menacing creatures."Choice
We have always conjured up creatures never seen in nature, from flying horses and two-headed
birds to fire-breathing dragons and enormous killer skunks, as well as fantastic distortions of our
own image, from giants to nubile maidens. In these pages you will meet extraordinary beings
from Hindu and Navajo religions, Scandinavian tales, Russian folklore, Lithuanian stories, Irish
oral history, American tall tales, and Aztec myth. Just some of the monstrous entourage: Baku, a
benevolent Japanese monster with the body of a horse, the head of a lion, and the legs of a tiger,
who helps people by devouring their nightmares. Kurma, the giant tortoise of Hindu myth,
whose upper shell forms the heavens and lower part the earth. Missipissy, the feared fish
serpent of North America's Great Lakes region. This illustrated encyclopedia not only identifies
and describes individual beasts in their cultural context but also groups them together across
cultures and discusses common mythological strands and conceits. 60 b/w illustrations.
imaginations, the spirits have fascinated and enchanted us through the millennia. Chosen
by Library Journal as a Best Reference Source.
Angel lore, angel stories, angel advice, and angel wisdom: whether youre seeking guidance,
healing, or inspiration from these heavenly messengers, youll find it in this splendidly illustrated
Angel Bible. Its filled with enlightening knowledge: youll learn about angelic calling cards,
messages, and visions, and discover how to sense an angels presence, create an angel altar,
keep an angel gratitude book, and meditate and dream with the angels. Find out about angels of
many lands and their hierarchies, and explore the connections between angels and astrology,
colors, crystals, essential oils, kabbalah, and the chakras.
A quick reference guides you directly to those angels who can offer immediate assistance and
teaches you how to call on them for help in any situation.
Many of the millions who read their daily horoscopes want a better understanding of astrology-and here is the perfect, comprehensive, and great looking guide to teach them. Written by one of
the world's most popular contemporary astrologers, and filled with magnificent illustrations, it
covers both traditional and modern forms in a way that beginners can easily understand. The
zodiac, elements, qualities, polarities, planets, house, and aspects all receive detailed attention,
along with advice on putting it all together and creating a chart. There's plenty of practical
guidance for every aspect of life: on how to live in harmony with a particular zodiac partner,
identify the career that fits an astrological personality, and use astrology to recognize health
problems and find appropriate remedies.
Pure Magic is a practical crash course for anyone who's ever envied TV witches. Or women who
always seem to get the job, apartment, or date they want. Or people who can make their dreams
come true. Judika Illes has written a spellcasting primer in down-to-earth language. "I consciously
set out to write a book that would be different from any other on the market," Illes writes. "This
book is jargon free. It contains information usually handed down from teacher to student. It
focuses on the practical aspects of spellcasting in a clear and nonjudgmental way. . . . No
specialized metaphysical training is required." What is required is that we become aware of the
natural rhythms, energies, powers, and patterns of Earth and her diverse inhabitants. Pure Magic
offers a plethora of individual spells, plus concrete advice on how and where to practice magic, to
rightly use words of power, and to cleanse, protect, and enhance your magic self. Work your way
through it's easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan, and all will become clear. Learn to listen to Mother
Earth, focus on your magical allies, gather the simple equipment Illes outlines, and follow the
straightforward instructions, and you will soon be constructing your own spells and experiencing
magic in your everyday life. Pure Magic is a book that beginners will follow rigorously and
advanced spellcasters will refer to again and again for guidance and inspiration.
* Magic 101: this book is a complete course in real magic--how and why it works.
* Pure Magic is a perennial, from an author with a great track who knows what she's talking
about.
In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts,
independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology
Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells
and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual
protection, physical healing, and enhanced fertility drawn from Earth's every corner and spanning
5,000 years of magical history.
The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes)
The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spirits
The Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication
throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems
or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the
spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire,
and delight.
Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their
innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get
it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs
calls it "an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike Scott's
personable charm touches every page I highly recommend this book." And Jeanne Rose,
famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says "I love books like this
It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple
to use as well." Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently.
In this edition of the book (it's expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original
publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You'll also find lists
of herbs based on their magical powers, their genders, their planetary rulers, and more. Perhaps
the most important list is the folk name cross-reference. With that information, when a recipe calls
for "bramble, " you'll know it needs blackberry. Or if the magic calls for "enebro," you'll know you
that is juniper.
The main part of this book is the listings of the herbs. Each one includes names, associations,
and magical attributions. Violets can be used for protection, luck, love, and more. Primrose is for
protection and love. Garlic is for protection, healing, exorcism, lust, and prevention of theft.
This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this
subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must!
One of the secrets of real magic is that it is controlled by the mind. The more things in your ritual
to help your mind associate with your goal, the more powerful your ritual may be. Colored
candles, scented oils, natural incenses, and more all add to the impact of the magic you wish to
do. But how do you know which incense to burn? Is it possible to add scented oils together to get
a more powerful oil? And how do you make your own appropriately-scented tools?
The answers to questions like these and hundreds more can be found in The Complete Book of
Incense, Oils and Brews by world-famous author Scott Cunningham. This is a greatly expanded
and rewritten version of The Magic of Incenses, Oils and Brews. It includes over 100 new
formulas, proportions for each element of the recipes (the most requested feature from his
previous book), how to substitute ingredients, and much more. Besides the formulas, it also
includes the exact methods of making all of these scented tools, including how to extract the
essences from the herbs.
Each one of the formulas in this magic book is precise and easy to make. Do you need luck?
Take 2 parts vetivert, 2 parts allspice, 1 part nutmeg, and 1 part calamus, grind them together as
finely as possible, then sprinkle the powder in a circle around you, beginning and ending in the
East and moving clockwise. Sit within this circle and absorb the powder's energies. Also included
are other ways to use magical powders that will have you coming up with your own ideas for
them, too.
There is a legion of recipes for incenses. There are three for the sun and two for consecrating
talismans. There are incenses for each of the astrological signs and ones to help you study better
and gain success. You'll also find incenses for each of the planetary influences. There are four for
Saturn alone!
This compendium of magical lore is a vital tool for every magical person on any magical path,
whether you are a beginner or an expert.
A treasure trove of practical magic for both novices and more experienced practitioners . . .
beautifully crafted spells that invoke the alchemy of possibility.PanGaia
A leaf from an oak tree . . . a wildflower . . . water from a sparkling stream . . . dirt from a cool dark
cavethese are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the earth, possessing inherent power,
they await only our touch and intention to bring their magical qualities to life.
The four elements are powerful magical tools. Using their energies, we can transform ourselves,
our lives, and our world. This much-loved, classic guide offers more than seventy-five spells,
rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the marvelous powers of the natural world.
Scott Cunningham was a greatly respected teacher and one of the most influential members of
the modern Craft movement. A practitioner of elemental magic for twenty years, he wrote more
than fifty books, including the seminal Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner.