Author: Thomas Kean
Publisher: Publishamerica Incorporated
ISBN: 9781592865239
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
They are known as the "Gales" or "Witches of November" -- Great Storms on the Great Lakes that result in mass amounts of destruction as well as bringing ships and their crews to their knees with a monstrous wave swipe. Here are the worst storms from the 20th Century, including the Edmund Fitzgerald Storm of '75, the Great Blow of 1913, nearly forgotten, the Mattaffa blow on Lake Superior in 1905, and the Armistice Day storm of 1940. Also mentioned are the sinking of the Carl Bradley in1958 and the Daniel J. Morrell in 1966. These are the most famous, or infamous, Witches of November. You'll be taken back to a world with no radar and then thrown onto these savage seas as the most famous vessel in Great Lakes history is wiped off the surface of the most treacherous body of water in the world. These are the Witches of November.
Witches of November
November in Salem
Author: L. C. Russell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440119007
Category : Asylums
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Abandoned, neglected, and sitting atop Hathorne Hill, Danvers Asylum for the Insane towers above modern-day Danvers, Massachusetts. When November Atwood and her twin cousins, Jeff and wheelchair-bound Hawk, discover a strangely-marked wooden box long-buried in the asylum's shadows, they unwittingly set in motion events leading to the culmination of a diabolical pact signed more than three hundred years ago when Danvers was Salem Village and witchcraft was a hanging offense. The cryptic clues on an old vellum document, along with a curious gold coin found inside the box, prompt the trio to venture into the tunnels beneath the asylum, where Jeff is struck by elf-shot, abducted, and replaced by a changeling. With the aid of a gnome called Dynnis, the pair embark on a journey through the treacherous tunnels and into the Hill of Hathorne. They encounter Hob, the keeper of the Room of Rings, an enormous portal that carries them back in time to Salem Village, current date 1701. Can November summon the courage to bargain her soul to spare the souls of those hanged for witchcraft in 1692? For she is the only one who holds the key in November in Salem: The Bargain of Witches.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440119007
Category : Asylums
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Abandoned, neglected, and sitting atop Hathorne Hill, Danvers Asylum for the Insane towers above modern-day Danvers, Massachusetts. When November Atwood and her twin cousins, Jeff and wheelchair-bound Hawk, discover a strangely-marked wooden box long-buried in the asylum's shadows, they unwittingly set in motion events leading to the culmination of a diabolical pact signed more than three hundred years ago when Danvers was Salem Village and witchcraft was a hanging offense. The cryptic clues on an old vellum document, along with a curious gold coin found inside the box, prompt the trio to venture into the tunnels beneath the asylum, where Jeff is struck by elf-shot, abducted, and replaced by a changeling. With the aid of a gnome called Dynnis, the pair embark on a journey through the treacherous tunnels and into the Hill of Hathorne. They encounter Hob, the keeper of the Room of Rings, an enormous portal that carries them back in time to Salem Village, current date 1701. Can November summon the courage to bargain her soul to spare the souls of those hanged for witchcraft in 1692? For she is the only one who holds the key in November in Salem: The Bargain of Witches.
Gone with the Witch
Author: Annette Blair
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780425221211
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
In order to save a helpless child somehow linked to Aiden McCloud, psychic bad girl Storm Cartwright sets a seductive trap for the antiques restorer that backfires when the magic of love interferes with her plans.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780425221211
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
In order to save a helpless child somehow linked to Aiden McCloud, psychic bad girl Storm Cartwright sets a seductive trap for the antiques restorer that backfires when the magic of love interferes with her plans.
Year of the Witch
Author: Temperance Alden
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1633411877
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“In her much-needed and brilliant Year of the Witch, Temperance Alden guides readers to observe their own land, celestial cycles, seasonal cycles, and even their own biological cycles to inform their magickal year.”-- Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick, and Manifestation When we think of the wheel of the year, the Wiccan wheel with its celebrations of the Yule, Beltane, Mabon, and Samhain come to mind. But what about a wheel of the year for the rest of us pagans and witches? As a witch living in sunny South Florida, longtime hereditary witch Temperance Alden has often felt at odds gearing up to celebrate Yule, for example, when it is 76 degrees and sunny outside. Year of the Witch will help readers create their own intuitive practices in harmony with the climate, culture, and local spirits where they live. It’s of interest to witches coming off the Wiccan path and looking for a more personal approach to celebrating the rhythms of nature. Year of the Witch covers all aspects of this new, seasonal practice: The origins of the neo-pagan wheel of the year and why it is still so relevant today Culture, historical facts, and traditions associated with the major ceremonies Basic principles of land-based magick How to intuitively connect to the nature below your feet and the local gods Being a custodian to the land and its impact on our spiritual practice
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1633411877
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“In her much-needed and brilliant Year of the Witch, Temperance Alden guides readers to observe their own land, celestial cycles, seasonal cycles, and even their own biological cycles to inform their magickal year.”-- Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick, and Manifestation When we think of the wheel of the year, the Wiccan wheel with its celebrations of the Yule, Beltane, Mabon, and Samhain come to mind. But what about a wheel of the year for the rest of us pagans and witches? As a witch living in sunny South Florida, longtime hereditary witch Temperance Alden has often felt at odds gearing up to celebrate Yule, for example, when it is 76 degrees and sunny outside. Year of the Witch will help readers create their own intuitive practices in harmony with the climate, culture, and local spirits where they live. It’s of interest to witches coming off the Wiccan path and looking for a more personal approach to celebrating the rhythms of nature. Year of the Witch covers all aspects of this new, seasonal practice: The origins of the neo-pagan wheel of the year and why it is still so relevant today Culture, historical facts, and traditions associated with the major ceremonies Basic principles of land-based magick How to intuitively connect to the nature below your feet and the local gods Being a custodian to the land and its impact on our spiritual practice
The Hammer of Witches: Malleus Maleficarum
Author: Heinrich Kramer
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026883365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
The Malleus Maleficarum or "Hammer of Witches" is the best known and the most important treatise on witchcraft. It endorses extermination of witches and for this purpose develops a detailed legal and theological theory. It was a bestseller, second only to the Bible in terms of sales for almost 200 years. It was written by the Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer and first published in 1487. The Malleus elevates sorcery to the criminal status of heresy and prescribes inquisitorial practices for secular courts in order to extirpate witches. The recommended procedures include torture to effectively obtain confessions and the death penalty as the only sure remedy against the evils of witchcraft. At that time, it was typical to burn heretics alive at the stake and the Malleus encouraged the same treatment of witches. The book had a strong influence on culture for several centuries. It was later used by royal courts during the Renaissance, and contributed to the increasingly brutal prosecution of witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026883365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
The Malleus Maleficarum or "Hammer of Witches" is the best known and the most important treatise on witchcraft. It endorses extermination of witches and for this purpose develops a detailed legal and theological theory. It was a bestseller, second only to the Bible in terms of sales for almost 200 years. It was written by the Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer and first published in 1487. The Malleus elevates sorcery to the criminal status of heresy and prescribes inquisitorial practices for secular courts in order to extirpate witches. The recommended procedures include torture to effectively obtain confessions and the death penalty as the only sure remedy against the evils of witchcraft. At that time, it was typical to burn heretics alive at the stake and the Malleus encouraged the same treatment of witches. The book had a strong influence on culture for several centuries. It was later used by royal courts during the Renaissance, and contributed to the increasingly brutal prosecution of witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Witches’ Coven
Author: Tamara Von Forslun
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504314972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
Witchcraft is far more than just spellcraft and celebrations. It is about honouring the ancient tradition and all the witch tools and fellowship that kept the tradition alive through the burning times before it was reawakened in the twentieth century. The Witches’ Coven will help you discover the secrets, the origins, and the symbolism behind every tool of the witch. Each tool has a magickal purpose as a key within our magick circle, which is the temple of the Goddess and the God of Nature. Each tool is also a sacred key to a specific magickal power that acts as a conduit for either electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, or alchemical change with one’s will. Many modern witches are not aware of these ancient tools, which are as important today as they were thousands of years ago, both for solitary witches and for full working covens. The coven fellowship is a committed working spiritual family and is more important now in the twenty-first century than it was in the past, since we need the fellowship of a spiritual and magickal family to commit to a way of life that is as ancient as life itself. In The Witches’ Coven, you can work with the tools and enjoy the activities of fellowship, becoming one with the Goddess and God and all of Nature.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504314972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
Witchcraft is far more than just spellcraft and celebrations. It is about honouring the ancient tradition and all the witch tools and fellowship that kept the tradition alive through the burning times before it was reawakened in the twentieth century. The Witches’ Coven will help you discover the secrets, the origins, and the symbolism behind every tool of the witch. Each tool has a magickal purpose as a key within our magick circle, which is the temple of the Goddess and the God of Nature. Each tool is also a sacred key to a specific magickal power that acts as a conduit for either electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, or alchemical change with one’s will. Many modern witches are not aware of these ancient tools, which are as important today as they were thousands of years ago, both for solitary witches and for full working covens. The coven fellowship is a committed working spiritual family and is more important now in the twenty-first century than it was in the past, since we need the fellowship of a spiritual and magickal family to commit to a way of life that is as ancient as life itself. In The Witches’ Coven, you can work with the tools and enjoy the activities of fellowship, becoming one with the Goddess and God and all of Nature.
Witches of Pennsylvania
Author: Thomas White
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845871
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
A folklorist chronicles the history and lore of witchcraft in the Keystone State from William Penn’s 17th century witch trial to 20th century occultism. As English and German settlers migrated to Pennsylvania, they brought their beliefs in magic with them from the Old World—sometimes with dangerous consequences. In 1802, for example, an Allegheny County judge helped an accused witch escape an angry mob. But Susan Mummey was not so fortunate. In 1934, she was killed in her home by a young Schuylkill County man who was convinced that she had cursed him. In other regions of the state, views on folk magic were more complex. While hex doctors were feared in the Pennsylvania German tradition, powwowers were and are revered for their abilities to heal, lift curses and find lost objects. In this revealing study, author Thomas White traces the undercurrent of witchcraft and occultism through centuries of Pennsylvania history.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845871
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
A folklorist chronicles the history and lore of witchcraft in the Keystone State from William Penn’s 17th century witch trial to 20th century occultism. As English and German settlers migrated to Pennsylvania, they brought their beliefs in magic with them from the Old World—sometimes with dangerous consequences. In 1802, for example, an Allegheny County judge helped an accused witch escape an angry mob. But Susan Mummey was not so fortunate. In 1934, she was killed in her home by a young Schuylkill County man who was convinced that she had cursed him. In other regions of the state, views on folk magic were more complex. While hex doctors were feared in the Pennsylvania German tradition, powwowers were and are revered for their abilities to heal, lift curses and find lost objects. In this revealing study, author Thomas White traces the undercurrent of witchcraft and occultism through centuries of Pennsylvania history.
Yoga for Witches (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Sarah Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916672000
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Find your magic on the mat! Yoga for Witches connects two powerful spiritual disciplines, with enchanting effects! Witchcraft and yoga share many similarities that are, for the first time, explored in combination in this groundbreaking title from Sarah Robinson, certified yoga instructor and experienced witch. A fully revised and updated second edition to mark the five-year anniversary of the bestselling and much-loved title that launched Sarah Robinson as one of the foremost contemporary authors in witchcraft. Now fully illustrated and featuring ten new asana sequences, including Wheel of the Year, Dark Moon, and Awaken the Chakras, as well as a new introduction by the author. Witchcraft and yoga share many similarities that are, for the first time, explored in combination, in this groundbreaking new title from Sarah Robinson, certified yoga instructor and experienced witch. Yoga for Witches shares exercises, poses, and the knowledge you need to connect to your own special magic and inner power: Find out what the word yoga really means Explore how ancient yogis sought out magic Discover some of the goddesses and gods of yogic and witch culture Weave magic through spells, mantra, meditation, and yoga practice Explore the magic of the chakras Connect to the power of the sun, moon, and Earth via witchcraft and yoga "Yoga for Witches is smart, well-written, and its subject is a welcome change and unique contribution to the ever-expanding literature of contemporary witchcraft. Most important, the author's genuine and warmhearted spirit welcomes and encourages the reader to discover, explore, and cultivate a life filled with real magic." --Phyllis Curott, internationally bestselling author of Book of Shadows, Wicca Made Easy, and The Witches' Wisdom Tarot, and vice chair emerita of Parliament of the World's Religions
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916672000
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Find your magic on the mat! Yoga for Witches connects two powerful spiritual disciplines, with enchanting effects! Witchcraft and yoga share many similarities that are, for the first time, explored in combination in this groundbreaking title from Sarah Robinson, certified yoga instructor and experienced witch. A fully revised and updated second edition to mark the five-year anniversary of the bestselling and much-loved title that launched Sarah Robinson as one of the foremost contemporary authors in witchcraft. Now fully illustrated and featuring ten new asana sequences, including Wheel of the Year, Dark Moon, and Awaken the Chakras, as well as a new introduction by the author. Witchcraft and yoga share many similarities that are, for the first time, explored in combination, in this groundbreaking new title from Sarah Robinson, certified yoga instructor and experienced witch. Yoga for Witches shares exercises, poses, and the knowledge you need to connect to your own special magic and inner power: Find out what the word yoga really means Explore how ancient yogis sought out magic Discover some of the goddesses and gods of yogic and witch culture Weave magic through spells, mantra, meditation, and yoga practice Explore the magic of the chakras Connect to the power of the sun, moon, and Earth via witchcraft and yoga "Yoga for Witches is smart, well-written, and its subject is a welcome change and unique contribution to the ever-expanding literature of contemporary witchcraft. Most important, the author's genuine and warmhearted spirit welcomes and encourages the reader to discover, explore, and cultivate a life filled with real magic." --Phyllis Curott, internationally bestselling author of Book of Shadows, Wicca Made Easy, and The Witches' Wisdom Tarot, and vice chair emerita of Parliament of the World's Religions
Witch Trials
Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147665185X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This chronological reference compendium traces accusations, punishments, and the investigation of occultism from sorcery inquiries in 323 BCE Athens to the modern day. The text provides detailed information on actual hearings, torture, and death sentences for cases both famous and unknown. Primary sources--media, correspondence, adjudication--reveal the appalling injustices of government, church, and mobs toward the accused. Extensive appendices include a glossary, chronology of examples, and a list of legal proceedings, their locations, and outcomes.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147665185X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This chronological reference compendium traces accusations, punishments, and the investigation of occultism from sorcery inquiries in 323 BCE Athens to the modern day. The text provides detailed information on actual hearings, torture, and death sentences for cases both famous and unknown. Primary sources--media, correspondence, adjudication--reveal the appalling injustices of government, church, and mobs toward the accused. Extensive appendices include a glossary, chronology of examples, and a list of legal proceedings, their locations, and outcomes.
The God of the Witches
Author: Margaret Alice Murray
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195012705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This celebrated study of witchcraft in Europe traces the worship of the pre-Christian and prehistoric Horned God from paleolithic times to the medieval period. Murray, the first to turn a scholarly eye on the mysteries of witchcraft, enables us to see its existence in the Middle Ages not as an isolated and terrifying phenomenon, but as the survival of a religion nearly as old as humankind itself, whose devotees held passionately to a view of life threatened by an alien creed. The findings she sets forth, once thought of as provocative and implausible, are now regarded as irrefutable by folklorists and scholars in related fields. Exploring the rites and ceremonies associated with witchcraft, Murray establishes the concept of the "dying god"--the priest-king who was ritually killed to ensure the country and its people a continuity of fertility and strength. In this light, she considers such figures as Thomas a Becket, Joan of Arc, and Gilles de Rais as spiritual leaders whose deaths were ritually imposed. Truly a classic work of anthropology, and written in a clear, accessible style that anyone can enjoy, The God of the Witches forces us to reevaluate our thoughts about an ancient and vital religion.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195012705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This celebrated study of witchcraft in Europe traces the worship of the pre-Christian and prehistoric Horned God from paleolithic times to the medieval period. Murray, the first to turn a scholarly eye on the mysteries of witchcraft, enables us to see its existence in the Middle Ages not as an isolated and terrifying phenomenon, but as the survival of a religion nearly as old as humankind itself, whose devotees held passionately to a view of life threatened by an alien creed. The findings she sets forth, once thought of as provocative and implausible, are now regarded as irrefutable by folklorists and scholars in related fields. Exploring the rites and ceremonies associated with witchcraft, Murray establishes the concept of the "dying god"--the priest-king who was ritually killed to ensure the country and its people a continuity of fertility and strength. In this light, she considers such figures as Thomas a Becket, Joan of Arc, and Gilles de Rais as spiritual leaders whose deaths were ritually imposed. Truly a classic work of anthropology, and written in a clear, accessible style that anyone can enjoy, The God of the Witches forces us to reevaluate our thoughts about an ancient and vital religion.