`What will you do when the magic is gone?' Sander Bree is a royal mage. Steeped in privilege, he lives a cushy life advising the king on matters of court and politics, yet still complains that he's stuck in a rut. Rosheen Katell is a freelance mage and, with Anzu her griffin, she's worked hard to build a reputation as a trustworthy truth seer. She never lies, never kills. The source of their power is the Lapis Moon in orbit above. Very soon, that magic will be gone, changing their lives and their world forever. Sander must keep a promise that would have been difficult enough with magic, but is a suicide mission without it. Rosheen is forced to side with a murderous warlord, and her once-solid principles are tested and found wanting. Both will be set against one another in a war unlike anything the world has seen before, in this sweeping fantasy of magic's ending. ** `Mark Stay paints his world and characters with deft, confident and dark strokes.' - RJ Barker, author of the Wounded Kingdom Trilogy `The sort of book you give to people who say "prove to me why I should read fantasy"... A simply terrific read.' - James Barclay, author of the Legends of the Raven series `Takes the tropes of high fantasy and uses them to wield an original, compelling and intricately plotted story... exactly the kind of fantasy that we need more of.' - Gavin G. Smith, author of the Veteran series

A .guide to the magical practices of contemporary women which gathers together all the disciplines of European witchcraft.

Over 200 pages of legends, spells, facts and rainbow food recipes! Do you need a little more rainbow in your life? What about sparkle? Look no further. Unicornucopia is here! Packed full of over 200 enchanting pages of legends, spells, facts, crafts, and unicorn food recipes, Unicornucopia: The Little Book of Unicorns is the ultimate compendium of all things unicorn. DID YOU KNOW? The existence of unicorns wasn't disproved until as late as 1825 * A recipe for how best to cook unicorn was discovered in a medieval cookbook * Throughout history, unicorns have been described as everything from mice with horns to magical rhinoceros * Unicorn horns were believed to cure fevers, purify poisons, prolong youth, and act as an aphrodisiac Full of gorgeous full-colour illustrations and plenty of joyful whimsy throughout, Unicornucopia includes everything you could ever want to know about these magical creatures, all in a gorgeous, covetable, rainbow-edged package. It's the perfect gift for every unicorn lover in your life!

Guaranteed: if a youngster's not chatting on their mobile, they're typing in the latest emoticons or sending an email. And if not that, they're probably watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch or devouring a Harry Potter novel. Aimed at 13-22 year-olds, [email protected] updates the traditional spell formulae with modern methods. Out go scripts, scrolls and exotic ingredients and in come everyday, easily available items and totally accessible methods - but still with a mystical approach. Even better, text messaging and email ensure that every spell or charm goes directly to the heart of the matter by instantly reaching its intended recipient. The basic tips and principles of good magic-making are explained and brief meanings of various colours, numbers and crystals are given. Then follows 50 spells and rituals, each of which relates to one of the gamut of teenage preoccupations - school, college, exams, love, friends and family - and none of which are offensive, frightening or dangerous. Each spell is clearly set out, with a list of ingredients and an easy-to-follow step-by-step process. In addition to modern technology, the spells make use of inexpensive and readily available props and accessories, such as candles, crystals, power bracelets, friendship bracelets, hair ornaments, nail polish, fast food and essential oils. Like no other spell book, [email protected] speaks the language of its intended audience and communicates with them in a way that is immediately understood. Essential reading for modern witches everywhere!

A one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for fans and collectors of Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. Kit includes:

- 4 x 3-inch molded collectible replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with flickering light feature

- 16-page sticker book with 8 Hogwarts-related full-color photographs from the Harry Potter films

Whether Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin, show your House Pride with this unique coaster book celebrating the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This one-of-a-kind gift book features profiles of each of the Houses of Hogwarts, plus a set of five deluxe 3-1/2 x 3-1/2" wooden coasters. Each beautifully designed, full-color spread is devoted to one of the Houses, with a fifth on Hogwarts itself, and each contains a removable House Pride coaster. The embedded coasters in this set are magnetic, giving them dual purpose for both functionality and decor, and make a perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and collectors.

What is the difference between an amulet and a charm? When would be the right time to make a talisman? And, if you absolutely had to, how would you cast a spell? In this unique little book, scholar Marian Green unravels the complex web of associations and correspondences which form the backbone of the Western magical arts. Packed with rare illustrations and useful tables, there is no better volume for the modern travelling magician. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

How the scientific study of magic reveals intriguing-and often unsettling-insights into the mysteries of the human mind. What do we see when we watch a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat or read a person's mind? We are captivated by an illusion; we applaud the fact that we have been fooled. Why do we enjoy experiencing what seems clearly impossible, or at least beyond our powers of explanation? In Experiencing the Impossible, Gustav Kuhn examines the psychological processes that underpin our experience of magic. Kuhn, a psychologist and a magician, reveals the intriguing-and often unsettling-insights into the human mind that the scientific study of magic provides. Magic, Kuhn explains, creates a cognitive conflict between what we believe to be true (for example, a rabbit could not be in that hat) and what we experience (a rabbit has just come out of that hat!). Drawing on the latest psychological, neurological, and philosophical research, he suggests that misdirection is at the heart of all magic tricks, and he offers a scientific theory of misdirection. He explores, among other topics, our propensity for magical thinking, the malleability of our perceptual experiences, forgetting and misremembering, free will and mind control, and how magic is applied outside entertaiment-the use of illusion in human-computer interaction, politics, warfare, and elsewhere. We may be surprised to learn how little of the world we actually perceive, how little we can trust what we see and remember, and how little we are in charge of our thoughts and actions. Exploring magic, Kuhn illuminates the complex-and almost magical-mechanisms underlying our daily activities.

A hands-on guide to advanced spiritual transformation through the combined sacred arts of alchemy and shamanism Offering a unique, hands-on guide to advanced self-transformation, James Endredy shows how traditional shamanic techniques offer a doorway into the sacred art of alchemy, the inner transformation of the soul. Revealing the practical and intuitive connections between shamanism and alchemy, including not only Western alchemy but also alchemical practices from the East, Endredy recasts the 7 stages of the alchemical "Great Work" as a transformative shamanic journey and initiatic experience. He provides step-by-step instructions for 18 shamanic alchemy practices for inner transformation, including vibrational energy work, consciousness-altering techniques, the creation of mirrors of the mind, shamanic viewing, and sacred ceremonies tied to the four elements. Exploring the healing art of spagyrics, the author shows how this alchemical plant-medicine practice is receptive to the energetic work of traditional shamanic techniques. He details formulations for distilling shamanic spagyric remedies, as well as recipes for basic tinctures and "plant-stones." He also discusses the creation of sacred space, altars, and shamanic distillation lodges. Comparing shamanic and alchemical cosmologies, the author explains how both shamanism and alchemy employ direct experience of the numinous and invisible worlds, also known as gnosis, to impart wisdom, invoke peace of mind, and increase creativity and vitality. Showing how the practical vibrational science of alchemy and the consciousness-transforming techniques of shamanism directly enhance and expand upon each other, Endredy also reveals how they have the same ultimate goals: to allow the practitioner to transmute spiritual lead into gold and to penetrate the deep secrets of life and of nature.

Tap the hidden power of the moon's phases!

At any given moment, the moon shines down on half the world. For the first time, readers can now learn how to use its power to help achieve their every wish -- from romance to business success to good health.

Magickal practitioner Diane Ahlquist has created an exciting guide to show readers how to achieve their wishes by attuning to the cycles of the moon. They'll discover truths such as: A diet is best undertaken on the new moon, whereas a job search will prove most fruitful during the waxing phase.

Readers will find themselves more successful, more often, in such endeavors as:

-- Getting a pay raise

-- Releasing fear

-- Attracting a lover

-- Controlling addiction

-- Giving birth painlessly

With the proper use of simple objects such as candles, gemstones, and incense, spells can be conducted at exactly the right lunar moment to enhance the flow of power to make these wishes come true.

The moon, our closest celestial neighbor, continues to offer her power to us. Moon Spells, an engaging and exquisitely designed work, shows readers how to accept it.

This practical book provides spells, incantations and charms to improve wellbeing and bring peace and positivity into your life. By being in the moment and stopping busy thoughts, mindful spells can be used to purify emotions, enhance confidence, create new opportunities and embrace the miracle of each day. This volume includes 170 spells, such as how to heal the body, improve self esteem, slow down a situation, ease a broken heart, attract extra money, achieve a dream job, make decisions, improve relationships and cleanse negative energies, as well as how to relax, meditate and analyse dreams. There are inspirational quotations on mindfulness scattered throughout the pages, helping you to remain aware of every moment of your daily life and be conscious of what you are doing and how you are doing it.

Honor life's milestones and bring sacredness into everyday life. The Book of Blessings and Rituals shows you how to create ceremony and meaning around the most important events in you life. Drawing from different world traditions, leading metaphysical teacher Athena Perrakis presents blessings to cover a wide array of occasions and intentions, including holidays and sacred days, love, healing, protection, prosperity and success, lunar blessings and rituals, and manifestation. Organized by month, you'll be able to celebrate the sacred all year long. DIY projects and rituals will help you perform each blessing. You'll learn how to construct medicine bundles and altars, which crystals to use to amplify the rituals or clear energy, and how to smudge for clearing and protection. In addition, you'll learn how to use the power of invocations and blessings to set the energy of your home or event and to assist in amplifying goals and intentions. Deepen your experience of the sacred, find inspiration, and heal with this non-denominational guide to blessings and rituals.

Once upon a time, in a beautiful city famous for chocolate and protected by dragons, there was a girl so fearless that she dared to try to tell the greatest story of all: the truth.

Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. So good that since arriving as a penniless orphan, she has found her way up to working for the most splendid chocolate makers in the city (oh, and becoming best friends with a dragon). Now her gift for weaving words has caught the eye of the royal family, who want to use her as a spy when the mysterious and dangerous fairy royal family announces it will visit the city. But Silke has her own dark, secret reasons for not trusting fairies .

Can Silke find out the truth about the fairies while keeping her own secrets hidden?

From the author of the magical The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart comes a second magical adventure perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Cornelia Funke

Need help to find new love or a better job, get a cranky boss to lighten up, release stress or simply find a parking space? The Witch's Journal is full of charms, spells, potions, enchantments, lore and simple rituals. Unlike many spell books, the tools and ingredients listed in these pages are common household items (and if not, then an easy-to-find alternative is recommended). Pitched at apprentice spellcasters, the content is presented in a graphic and attractive way making it a book to dip in and dip out of, learning as you go. Based on Wiccan philosophy, this book provides practical, hands-on information for spellcraft that is easy to understand and simple to use. It offers a complete magical introduction, including creating a sacred place, magical ethics, the magical properties of colour, common herbs, stones and flowers. About the author Selene Silverwind has been a practising witchcraft for over 15 years. She has taught workshops on love magic at Pagan conventions and book shops and is the author of two Wiccan romance novels and two non-fiction guides: Magic for Lovers and The Everything Paganism Book. Silverwind is also a co-founder of Pagan Pride Los Angeles, a religious tolerance group affiliated with the Pagan Pride.

Every witch needs a book of spells. Bring the power of magic into your everyday with these fun and easy-to-use spells, charms, potions and more. Using common household ingredients, The Good Spell Book provides answers to the problems we all face in our day-to-day lives; from winning a job to attracting the one you love - it will give you all the guidance you need. Whether you're a complete beginner, advanced spell caster, or simply curious, these are the spells that will increase your self-worth, and empower you to lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life.

100 edgy spells and rituals to help you get what you want-whether it's money, love, revenge, happiness, or whatever else your heart desires. It's time to get what you want on your own terms. From making more money, righting wrongs, getting revenge, and finding much-deserved happiness, the magick in Hex Your Ex can help you accomplish everything you want-your way. Learn how to practice magick safely and properly, and use what you've learned to better yourself and your life. With over 100 spells, rituals, and hexes, such as a magick balm to heal a broken heart, a spell to stop a cheating lover, a potion for quick cash, a freedom from fear ritual, and even a spell for sweet dreams-plus many more! Each spell, charm, or ritual is specially created to help you achieve your goals, no matter what they may be. With tips on when to cast each spell, what kind of props to use to make spells extra potent, and more, you'll be living the life of your dreams faster than you can say Abracadabra!

Looking to enchant your love interest? Seeking good fortune? Want to shape your destiny? 10-Minute Magic Spells will show you how tap into your inner power. Designed for the novice spellcaster, these simple spells and practices can be performed in minutes and don't require expensive, hard-to-find ingredients. With just a little guidance you can perform a range of spells: Use quartz crystals to protect your home Make a love charm to attract a lover Burn a candle to bring good health Charge water with moonlight to bring good luck And more! Some magic is basic and practical, such as finding a treasured item you've lost; some is performed as part of an ongoing practice of self-care. Learn to put magic to use for you in just 10 minutes.