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Have you ever wondered about the "dark" side of life? Perhaps you''ve gotten over your fear of occult matters just enough to become curious?Or are you an aspiring Wiccan or occultist who has no idea where to start your journey? This book will take you by the hand and tell you everything you need to know about Wicca so that you can dive into your practice with confidence.In this book, you will:Learn the history of the occult and discover the culprits responsible for all the lies and misinformation surrounding it.Discover the wonderful world of Wicca and how you can get started on this path right away.Find out if you''re a natural witch.Learn basic witchcraft terminology that you need to know.Understand what to expect from a coven.Get eye-opening information on the "tools of the craft" and how you can use them.Discover the amazing value in the Book of Shadows and Grimoires and how to start, keep, and take care of yours.Learn how to use the potent magic locked in crystals.Unearth the truth about waking your psychic powers.Learn how to craft your very own spells, just like an experienced Wiccan would.And so much more...With this book as your starting point, you will find the most wondrous things in life that lie just outside the scope of the physical world. Get this book now to learn to work with nature and the divine to craft a world that works for you through the blessed path of Wicca.

Have you always been curious about the mysteries surrounding the Norse Futhark runes? Do you believe that learning how to read runes will help you make better decisions?Do you need a refresher on how to cast your runes and read them? If you answered yes to these questions, you have found the right book!There are several ways runes can help make your life a lot easier, and learning how to use them is almost like having your cheat sheet to life. This book will teach you everything you need to know about runes - their mythical origins, the Norse legends surrounding them, and background on the Norse deities that lend their powers to the runes. In this book, you will:Discover the pantheon of the Norse gods and goddessesLearn how to make your own set of runesFind out what to look for when you''re buying runesIdentify the names of all the Elder Futhark runes and what they representLearn how to prepare your runes for your first useDiscover how to invoke the powers of the runesGet advice on how and when to cleanse and recharge your runesIncrease your perception and intuition to make your readings more accurateSee examples of how to create your own layoutsMaster the art of reading your runes and figuring out the answersDiscover the mystery behind the enigmatic Blank RuneLearn rune poems and how to make your readings more powerfulAnd so much more!Helped by this book, you can go from knowing absolutely nothing about runes to becoming a formidable rune reader. Even though the ancient Norse are no longer of this world, their culture and practices still live today. Download your copy of this book now, and you will be transformed into a great runemaster quickly.

An intimate, stirring portrait of a country at war and a family's battle to survive

This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends.

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world. Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series which originally launched in 2016. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is published by Rebel Girls, a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. About Black Girl Magic CaShawn Thompson, a proud third-generation native of Washington, DC, came up with the concept "Black Girls Are Magic" when she was a little girl growing up with her mother, grandmother, and aunts. It sprang forth fully formed from the mind of a poor little Black girl who didn't yet have the words to describe the brilliance she saw in the women in her family, but had heard countless tales of fairies, witches, and magicians. It was just magic to her. And it still is. Black Girls Are Magic became wildly popular in 2013 after CaShawn began using the phrase online (it was later shortened to the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic) to uplift and praise the accomplishments, beauty, and other amazing qualities of Black women.

Be challenged to become more Christlike from the inside out with this special 20th Anniversary edition of Renovation of the Heart, with contributions from John Mark Comer and Natasha Robinson.

?In Better Allies, you'll learn to spot situations where you can create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, along with everyday actions to take to cultivate a culture where everyone can do their best work and thrive.

One of OFM's 50 Best Cookbooks of All TimeThe Rice Book became an instant classic when it was published almost thirty years ago, and to this day remains the definitive book on the subject. Rice is the staple food for more than half the world, and the creativity with which people approach this humble grain knows no bounds. From renowned food writer Sri Owen's extensive travels and years of research come recipes for biryanis, risottos, pilafs and paellas from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Brazil and beyond.In a gorgeous new livery, with a new foreword by Bee Wilson and a fully updated introduction on the nutrition, history and culture surrounding rice, more than 140 delicious, foolproof recipes and beautiful illustrations and food photography throughout, this is an essential book for every kitchen and every cook.

A powerful American debut set during the Civil War and portraying life after slavery in the vein of WASHINGTON BLACK and HOMEGOING

A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians in which a young girl discovers stark truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life. A punch-in-the-gut of a novel you won't be able to forget.

About the author: Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker (1846-1920) has become one of the most well-known and much beloved Orthodox Christian saints of the contemporary age since his saintly glorification in 1961. Born in Selymbria in the Ottoman Empire, he was educated in Constantinople and in Athens. At the age of 30, he was tonsured a monk and given the name ''Nektarios'' on the island of Chios and then ordained as a deacon three years later. It was during his years as a deacon and student of theology in Athens that Saint Nektarios first honed his skills as a preacher, for which he would later be renowned. The ten homilies compiled in the present book were delivered towards the end of this period, during and around Saint Nektarios''s final Great Lent as a deacon. With topics ranging from the free will of man, repentance, confession, and the Holy Eucharist, these sermons bring to light the emerging brilliance of the saint as a young man. Not only do they demonstrate his deep knowledge for the Holy Scriptures and an understanding of the human person, which can only come from a grace-filled spiritual life and devotion to God, but his sharp intellect and familiarity with subjects outside of scripture and patristics, as he draws examples from history, literature, and the Greek and Latin philosophers with great ease, bringing everything together to craft practical pastoral exhortations. These sermons were, without a doubt, immeasurably beneficial to the souls who heard him in person, as they will be to anyone who reads these words today.

This guide takes you on a tour of the ¿home of the brick,¿ the official LEGO® House, so you can experience it for yourself at home! With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed ¿zones¿¿yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity¿within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider¿s look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true ¿secret¿ hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks¿that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play. A joy for those who aren¿t able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks.¿    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content.¿    BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.¿    BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand¿s core ethos and ideals.

The definitive introduction to the theory and practice of emotion-focused counselling.

Creative research methods can help to answer complex contemporary questions which are hard to answer using conventional methods alone. Creative methods can also be more ethical, helping researchers to address social injustice. This bestselling book, now in its second edition, is the first to identify and examine the five areas of creative research methods: * arts-based research * embodied research * research using technology * multi-modal research * transformative research frameworks. Written in an accessible, practical and jargon-free style, with reflective questions, boxed text and a companion website to guide student learning, it offers numerous examples of creative methods in practice from around the world. This new edition includes a wealth of new material, with five extra chapters and over 200 new references. Spanning the gulf between academia and practice, this useful book will inform and inspire researchers by showing readers why, when, and how to use creative methods in their research.