Witches Web

Author : Roger Tyler
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781493141753

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Witches' Web by Roger Tyler Pdf

Computer fanatic Robin and twin Helen become chance owners of a mouse (they christen Minimus) with magic properties. They meet Grizelda and Emmeline, friendly witches who teach them how to use his magic. Scilly Isles, Grand Canyon and the Great Exhibition feature in their trips Lord Radleigh, local aristocrat, meets them. He wants a rocking horse. On visiting Pepperton in the1950s they find one at Bosconis workshop. Eustace Thrimp , junk shop owner and Friday People member pursues them for Minimus. He tricks Grandma, steals the mouse, visits Bosconi and orders one. The twins manage a return trip and trap him the 1950s where hes arrested. His wife and the twins return to the 50s and rescue him. . He resigns from the Friday People.infuriating the leader. Christmas sees everybody happy and the twins at the Hall for lunch. A trip to Lapland is organised using Minimus. Going home in the Rolls-Royce they meet a mysterious stranger who leaves them worried

Author : M. Macha NightMare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Internet
ISBN : 1550224662

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Witchcraft and the Web by M. Macha NightMare Pdf

An unconventional look at the cultural effects of the Internet on contemporary Witchcraft. A growing movement with several million followers in the U.S. alone, Witchcraft is the most popular of Pagan paths. With the advent of Internet technology, a once-isolated community is now finding new ways to make connections. here, topics relevant to the modern web-savvy Witch include weaving a new web for the ancient/future religions of witchcraft, manipulating energy via electronic communications, accessing intuition in cyberspace and more. Includes listings of websites.

Author : Jeffrey B. Russell,Brooks Alexander
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500778715

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A History of Witchcraft: Sorcerers, Heretics & Pagans (Third) by Jeffrey B. Russell,Brooks Alexander Pdf

An authoritative and concise history of witchcraft from the ancient world up to the present day. Witchcraft has always been a fluid and intriguing belief system that has enchanted and sometimes terrified humanity. Now in its third edition, A History of Witchcraft has established itself as the authoritative history of witchery and the occult. Beginning with magic in the ancient world, Jeffrey B. Russell explores the definition of witchcraft in its many diverse forms, from the worship of the Greek goddess of magic, Hecate, and the witch crazes of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries to the development of modern witchcraft by Aleister Crowley and Gerald Gardner in the early twentieth century. Brooks Alexander analyzes the development of witchcraft and neo-paganism in the present day, charting the dissemination of modern witchcraft through media and the tensions that arise when a secretive cult becomes an open and recognized religion. This updated edition features a new chapter exploring the challenges that witchcraft has faced in the past decade, including the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new neo-pagan groups.

Author : Vivian Howard
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810842408

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Hot, Hotter, Hottest by Vivian Howard Pdf

The YA Hotline is a unique newsletter written by graduate students in the Young Adult Literature and Media Interests class in the School of Library and Information Studies at Dalhousie University. Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The Best of the YA Hotline consists of selected articles from issues 44 to 64. This collection of articles from The YA Hotline is useful not only for YA librarians, but also for teachers and other educators and program coordinators working with young adults.

Author : Noriko T. Reider
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781646420551

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Mountain Witches by Noriko T. Reider Pdf

Mountain Witches is a comprehensive guide to the complex figure of yamauba—female yōkai often translated as mountain witches, who are commonly described as tall, enigmatic women with long hair, piercing eyes, and large mouths that open from ear to ear and who live in the mountains—and the evolution of their roles and significance in Japanese culture and society from the premodern era to the present. In recent years yamauba have attracted much attention among scholars of women’s literature as women unconstrained by conformative norms or social expectations, but this is the first book to demonstrate how these figures contribute to folklore, Japanese studies, cultural studies, and gender studies. Situating the yamauba within the construct of yōkai and archetypes, Noriko T. Reider investigates the yamauba attributes through the examination of narratives including folktales, literary works, legends, modern fiction, manga, and anime. She traces the lineage of a yamauba image from the seventh-century text Kojiki to the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo, and explores its emergence as well as its various, often conflicting, characteristics. Reider also examines the adaptation and re-creation of the prototype in diverse media such as modern fiction, film, manga, anime, and fashion in relation to the changing status of women in Japanese society. Offering a comprehensive overview of the development of the yamauba as a literary and mythic trope, Mountain Witches is a study of an archetype that endures in Japanese media and folklore. It will be valuable to students, scholars, and the general reader interested in folklore, Japanese literature, demonology, history, anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies, and the visual and performing arts.

Author : Dean Miller
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781627125741

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Witches and Witchcraft by Dean Miller Pdf

Magical phenomenon, pagan worship, sorcery, and religion have all at one time been thought of as witchcraft. Witches, were labeled magical wizards, or sorcerers who had powers to conjure ill feeling or will toward non-magical people. These ideas predate the Anglo-Saxon period. This engaging and meticulously illustrated atlas reveals cultural ideas, from a global perspective, about witches and witchcraft, their place in their society, and the sometimes cruel punishments they were subjected to. Sidebars and boxes highlight interesting facts, glossary, an index, and resources for further study conclude this fascinating book.

Author : Yasmine Galenorn
Publisher : Nightqueen Enterprises LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Witches Wild by Yasmine Galenorn Pdf

Can you ever really trust ghosts from your past? As the mist rolls off the ocean and into Bedlam, October brings with it all manner of haunts and spooks. But the mist doesn’t arrive alone. Fata Morgana returns from the depths of the ocean, bringing with her a message. One of the ancient vampires has risen. He’s coming for Maddy, and he’ll eliminate anybody who stands in his way. Now, the witches wild must band together one more time, if they can keep from destroying each other first. Keywords: Witches, cats, cjinn, Weres, Shapeshifters, Romance, Paranormal, Ghosts, Vampires, faerie, fairy, small town, Kickass women, Badass heroine, Fun times, strange happenings, strong women, a little bit steamy, mystery, hot vampire rocker, fabulous best friends, magic romance, vampire romance, elementals, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, magical creatures, spells, spells gone awry, curses, family secrets, hauntings, friendly ghost, challenging foes, Norse, Celtic, mythology

Author : Emily L. Newman,Emily Witsell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786498307

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The Lifetime Network by Emily L. Newman,Emily Witsell Pdf

For more than 30 years, Lifetime has aired a broad range of programming, including original movies, sitcoms, dramas and reality shows. As other networks dedicated to women have come and gone, Lifetime continues to thrive in an ever-expanding cable marketplace, exploring such sensitive topics as race, commercialism, eating disorders, rape and domestic violence. This collection of new essays is the first to focus on Lifetime and the programs that helped define the network's brand that appeals to both viewers and advertisers. Series like Project Runway, Girlfriend Intervention and Army Wives are explored in depth. The contributors discuss the network's large opus of original films, as well at its online presence.

Author : Raymond Buckland
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780875420509

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Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland Pdf

"This complete self-study course in modern Wicca is a treasured classic - an essential and trusted guide that belongs in every witch's library."---Back cover

Author : J. Elizabeth Mills
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448855919

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Witches in America by J. Elizabeth Mills Pdf

In 1692 in Colonial America, a frightening and unforgettable event took place: the Salem Witch Trials. Since then, people have been captivated by the idea of witches living among us, casting spells, and causing mischief. Some of those very real legends and how they have evolved into what we know of witches today, including Harry Potter and the Wizard of Oz, are explored in this exciting volume.

Author : Llewellyn
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780738706931

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Llewellyn's 2010 Witches' Datebook by Llewellyn Pdf

Author : Helen Berger,Douglas Ezzy
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780813541365

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Teenage Witches by Helen Berger,Douglas Ezzy Pdf

A popular new image of Witches has arisen in recent years, due largely to movies like The Craft, Practical Magic, and Simply Irresistible and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Charmed. Here, young sexy Witches use magic and Witchcraft to gain control over their lives and fight evil. Then there is the depiction in the Harry Potter books: Witchcraft is a gift that unenlightened Muggles (everyday people) lack. In both types of portrayals, being a Witch is akin to being a superhero. At the other end of the spectrum, wary adults assume that Witches engage in evil practices that are misguided at best and dangerous at worst. Yet, as Helen A. Berger and Douglas Ezzy show in this in-depth look into the lives of teenage Witches, the reality of their practices, beliefs, values, and motivations is very different from the sensational depictions we see in popular culture. Drawing on extensive research across three countries--the United States, England, and Australia--and interviews with young people from diverse backgrounds, what they find are highly spiritual and self-reflective young men and women attempting to make sense of a postmodern world via a religion that celebrates the earth and emphasizes self-development. The authors trace the development of Neo-Paganism (an umbrella term used to distinguish earth-based religions from the pagan religions of ancient cultures) from its start in England during the 1940s, through its growing popularity in the decades that followed, up through its contemporary presence on the Internet. Though dispersed and disorganized, Neo-Pagan communities, virtual and real, are shown to be an important part of religious identity particularly for those seeking affirmation during the difficult years between childhood and adulthood.

Author : Helen A. Berger
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0812219716

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Witchcraft and Magic by Helen A. Berger Pdf

Witchcraft and Magic Contemporary North America Edited by Helen A. Berger Magic, always part of the occult underground in North America, has experienced a resurgence since the 1960s. Although most contemporary magical religions have come from abroad, they have found fertile ground in which to develop in North America. Who are today's believers in Witchcraft and how do they worship? Alternative spiritual paths have increased the ranks of followers dramatically, particularly among well-educated middle-class individuals. Witchcraft and Magic conveys the richness of magical religious experiences found in today's culture, covering the continent of North America and the Caribbean. These original essays survey current and historical issues pertinent to religions that incorporate magical or occult beliefs and practices, and they examine contemporary responses to these religions. The relationship between Witchcraft and Neopaganism is explored, as is their intersection with established groups practicing goddess worship. Recent years have seen the growth in New Age magic and Afro-Caribbean religions, and these developments are also addressed in this volume. All the religions covered offer adherents an alternative worldview and rituals that are aimed at helping individuals redefine themselves and make their interactions with the environment more empowered. Many modern occult religions share an absence of dogma or central authority to determine orthodoxy, and have become a contemporary experience embracing modern concerns like feminism, environmentalism, civil rights, and gay rights. Afro-Caribbean religions such as Santería, Palo, and Curanderismo, which do have a more developed dogma and authority structure, offer their followers a religion steeped in African and Hispanic traditions. Responses to the growth of magical religions have varied, from acceptance to an unfounded concern about the growth of a satanic underground. And, as magical religions have flourished, increased interest has resulted in a growing commercialization, with its threat of trivialization. Helen A. Berger is Professor of Sociology at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. 2005 216 pages 6 x 9 ISBN 978-0-8122-3877-8 Cloth $49.95s £32.50 ISBN 978-0-8122-1971-5 Paper $24.95s £16.50 ISBN 978-0-8122-0125-3 Ebook $24.95s £16.50 World Rights Anthropology, Religion Short copy: In original essays the book explores both religions that incorporate magical or occult beliefs and practices and contemporary responses to these religions in North America and the Caribbean.

Author : Lara Apps,Andrew Gow
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0719057094

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Male Witches in Early Modern Europe by Lara Apps,Andrew Gow Pdf

This book critiques historians’ assumptions about witch-hunting as well as their explanations for this complex and perplexing phenomenon. It shows that large numbers of men were accused of witchcraft in their own right, in some regions, more men were accused than women. The authors insist on the centrality of gender, tradition, and ideas about witches in the construction of the witch as a dangerous figure. They challenge the marginalization of male witches by feminist and other historians.

Author : Trevor Greenfield
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781782791690

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Paganism 101 by Trevor Greenfield Pdf

Paganism 101 is an introduction to Paganism written by 101 Pagans. Grouped into three main sections, Who we are, What we believe and What we do, twenty topics fundamental to the understanding of the main Pagan traditions are each introduced by essay and then elaborated upon by other followers and practitioners, giving the reader a greater flavor of the variety and diversity that Paganism offers. With introductory essays from leading writers such as Emma Restall Orr, Mark Townsend, Brendan Myers, Jane Meredith, Alaric Albertsson and Rachel Patterson and with supporting vignettes from those at the heart of the Pagan community, Paganism 101 offers a truly unique insight. ,