Social sciences

Bringing warmth, humor, and insight to a spiritual path that's at once immeasurably ancient and continually reborn, Witch Blood Rising explores all the ways that witchcraft bubbles up from the blood of its devotees, from ancient myth to the glittery stories of Hollywood.   Growing up in an endless sea of California suburbs, where sacred groves and wise women only existed in movies, Asa We

Step into the enchanting world of British and Irish folklore with this captivating introduction to the myth and magic of old.   Folklore brings to life mythical creatures, fantastical knights, and formidable spirits and passes these stories down through the generations. From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters, sprites, and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical an

Albert Bandura´s ideas about the methods people use to avoid feeling guilty about harming others have led to valuable insights about many forms of mass violence, from wartime atrocities to terrorism and genocide. Happy Meat, Humane Animal Research, and Other Myths applies these insights to another form of mass violence: the many ways people harm animals. Each of the first eight chapters discusses

In this revised and updated edition, Krissy Pozatek teaches parents to examine their own patterns and build new skills to help teens and young adults in crisis and treatment to become more self-aware, build new skills, regain confidence, and learn how to safeguard the emotional work their child is doing in treatment.   The bestselling The Parallel Process revised and updated new edition c

Vegan Made Easy is an essential guide for transitioning to plant-based living. It highlights the benefits for personal health, the environment, and our fellow sentient beings while addressing social challenges. This book offers practical strategies to help readers navigate obstacles, making the journey to veganism easier and more enjoyable.   Vegan Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Plant-Bas

What is Baphomet? This comprehensive and accessible history sets the record straight on this captivating icon of the occult.   Baphomet, often misunderstood and cloaked in misinterpretations, has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness, standing at the crossroads of the occult, religion, and the quest for arcane knowledge. This provocative entity, existing simultaneously as

Banish pesky goblins and reclaim your home and garden with this whimsical guide to fairy defense.   Is your hen cottage plagued by foul goblins? Help is on the way! In the tradition of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, Goblinproofing One´s Chicken Coop shows how to banish those pesky dark fairy creatures who are ready to thwart every last pleasure, be it gardening, country hikes, or even get

What is the earliest temple complex on Earth? Who built it? Is it really 7,000 years older than Stonehenge and the pyramids? How did such a sophisticated civilization evade detection for so long?   In this groundbreaking little book, packed with original research and illustrations, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman tells the story of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Nevali Çori, and othe

Why are dragons recognized in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? Could dragons be a folk memory of something that once hunted us?   In this beautiful little book, Joyce Hargreaves tells the story of these extraordinary animals through examples drawn from all over the world. Richly illustrated and with detailed appendices of notable dra

The Confessions of Fiona by Steve Blamires details the beliefs, stories, and tenets of the Sidhe as revealed by one of the Sidhe, Fiona Macleod. For twelve years, this faery woman laid out the entire mythology, pantheon, and rituals of the faeries themselves. This volume reveals, expands, and explains what we can learn from her.   The Secrets of the Sidhe Revealed!  In 1893, the Sco

Over one hundred years since its original publication, Brownies & Bogles by Louise Imogen Guiney is now republished as a wonderful, easy-to-follow guidebook to the fae.   American essayist and poet Louise Imogen Guiney put together a fantastic, poetic book dedicated to the happenings of the fair folk. Now republished for a modern audience with a foreword by Chris Allaun, Brownies & Bogles

Hallowed Ground examines the surprising traditions, customs, superstitions, and secular imagery found in Christian churches and churchyards, with a particular emphasis on the traditional rural protestant church.   Beginning with stories associated with the construction of church buildings themselves and the role that they played in the community, the book moves through a number of su

Raven´s Call is a captivating collection of articles and essays from the archives of the late Raven Grimassi. This anthology explores the rich traditions of Wicca and witchcraft, delving into many subjects, including rituals, symbols, sacred tools, and magical mirrors. It includes reflections on initiation, moon rituals, and folklore, offering a glimpse into the diverse practices that have shaped

Nineteen stories from the Pashto tradition.   A stunning collection of Pashto folktales, Heartstrings of the Khyber offers a comprehensive exploration of South and Central Asian cultural and literary heritage. Knowledgeable readers and novices alike can learn about the history and traditions of Pashto culture through medieval tales never before shared with the English-speaking literary wo

A guide for agents of magical change.   From the creator of the “Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him,” Magic for the Resistance has been helping magical practitioners create a more just and equitable world since 2018. Author Michael M. Hughes, upon reflecting on recent events, has revised and updated this essential title for the current political climate. From theory and

“In poetic prose, I revisit the scars of childhood abuse, molding me into a hollow shell of womanhood. Navigating immigrant pressures, cultures clash, tugging me in divergent paths. Unraveling buried trauma, self-destruction consumed, shattering false identities. Intuition emerges as my guide, leading through mystical realms to rebirth. From unworthiness to purpose-seeking, I rise, embracing happi

A fresh approach to the classic text. Craig Spencer presents vital cultural context and updated translations of Charles Godfrey Leland´s classic book in Aradia: A Modern Guide to Charles Godfrey Leland´s Gospel of the Witches (Expanded Edition). Passed to Charles Godfrey Leland through supposedly hereditary witches from Italy in the late 1890s, Aradia was one of the building blocks for British W

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From the acclaimed author of Flowers for Algernon comes the shocking true story of a man battling multiple personality disorder—the inspiration for the streaming series The Crowded Room, starring Tom Holland.   Billy Milligan can be anyone he wants to be . . . except himself. Billy Milligan was a man tormented by twenty-four distinct personalities battling for supremacy over his bod