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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies
Ná herhaaldelike polisiebrouwerk begin kaptein Ben Booysen die Krugersdorp-moorde in 2016 manalleen ondersoek.
Booysen haal koerantvoorblaaie toe hy die baasbrein, Cecilia Steyn, en haar vyf trawante vir minstens 11 moorde in hegtenis neem.
Suid-Afrika se eie “Chuck Norris” neem die leser tot agter die skerms van die satanistiese moorde en onthul nuwe, skokkende besonderhede van die misdade wat die land amper ’n dekade lank vasgenael gehou het.
A sigil is an intensely powerful magickal tool that any modern
witch should consider adding to their repertoire. Sigils can help
manifest your desires, ward off evil, and add deeper levels of
meaning to your spells. You don’t have to be an artist to create
a sigil—anyone can do it. Sigil Craft is Lia Taylor’s
must-have guide to creating sigils, including step-by-step
instructions using various methods including the Magic Square and
Austin Osman Spare, as well as an overview of sigils throughout
history, from Agrippa to modern chaos magick, from medieval
grimoires and prehistoric cave paintings to the graphic novels of
Grant Morrison. Taylor shares how to charge your sigils,
incorporate them into your creative endeavors, and heighten the
power of your sigils through the shoaling technique. This immensely
useful book is fully illustrated with Taylor’s art, and is a
fascinating guide to an increasingly popular practice.Â
Legendary for an unusual combination of spiritual power, beauty,
charisma, showmanship, intimidation, and shrewd business sense,
Marie Leveau also was known for her kindness and charity, nursing
yellow fever victims and ministering to condemned prisoners, and
her devotion to the Roman Catholic Church. In separating verifiable
fact from semi-truths and complete fabrication, Carolyn Morrow Long
explores the unique social, political, and legal setting in which
the lives of Laveau's African and European ancestors became
intertwined in nineteenth-century New Orleans.
An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and
exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction:
witches. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from
WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or
fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at
the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the
world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories
of witches from all walks of life. Whether they be maiden, mother,
crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and
disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest
stories we have, and new ones start here! Bringing together
twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science
fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales
from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES
features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das,
Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen
Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie
Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee
Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane
Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng,
Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu—and contains
illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa
Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes
life into one of the most captivating and feared magical
sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of
fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.
Nothing scares men like witchcraft . . . 1589. Scottish housemaid
Geillis and Danish courtier Margareta lead opposite lives, but they
both know one thing: when a man cries "witch", no woman is safe.
Yet when the marriage of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark
brings Geillis and Margareta together, everything they supposed
about good, evil, men, and women, is cast in a strange and
brilliant new light. For the first time in history, could black
magic - or rumours of it - be a very real tool for women's
political gain? As the North Berwick witch trials whip Scotland -
and her king - into a frenzy of paranoia, the clock is ticking. Can
Margareta and Geillis keep each other safe? And once the burnings
are over, in whose hands will power truly lie? Inspired by the
incredible true story that set 16th-century Scotland and Denmark
alight, The Burnings is 2023's most bewitching debut novel, by a
multi-awardwinning new star of historical fiction.
A Magical Tale About Forgiving Our Past and Believing in Our Future The enchanting, true story of The Valkyries begins in Rio de Janeiro when author Paulo Coelho gives his mysterious master, J., the only manuscript for his book The Alchemist. Haunted by a devastating curse, Coelho confesses to J., "I've seen my dreams fall apart just when I seemed about to achieve them." In response, J. gives Coelho a daunting task: He must find and speak with his guardian angel. "The curse can be broken," he replies, "if you complete the task." Rising to the challenge, Paulo and his wife, Cristina, drop everything, pack their bags, and take off on a forty day adventure into the starkly beautiful and sometimes dangerous Mojave Desert--where they encounter more than they bargained for. A masterful blend of the exotic locales, dramatic adventure, and magical storytelling for which Coelho's fictional works are renowned, this true-life account is at once a modern-day adventure and a metaphysical odyssey.
The exciting follow-up to the bestselling Harry Potter Knitting Magic,
this volume offers 28 new and official patterns for knits ranging from
spellbinding stuffed toys to cosy Hogwarts house apparel to all-new
costume replicas – including bewitching projects inspired by the
Fantastic Beasts films!
Discover even more knitting magic with a brand-new collection of
patterns inspired by the characters, creatures and artefacts of the
wizarding world. Harry Potter Knitting Magic: More Patterns from
Hogwarts and Beyond includes patterns for toys, apparel, and costume
replicas pulled straight from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts
films, all pictured in gorgeous colour photography.
Projects: Knit yourself a mini sock garland that spells ‘Dobby Is
Free’. Support your favourite team with a Hogwarts Quidditch Pullover.
Channel the elegance of Professor McGonagall with the stunning Vero
Verto Cape. Travel beyond Hogwarts to 1920s New York with projects
inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films, including a gorgeous colourwork
scarf inspired by Newt’s case, a mischievous stuffed Niffler and a
sparkling Gigglewater Shawl.
Copyright © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WIZARDING WORLD
characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc. – WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights ©
JKR. (s21)
A powerfully poignant tale of one of the most turbulent moments in
Scotland's history: the North Berwick Witch Trials. IT'S THE 4TH OF
DECEMBER 1591. On this, the last night of her life, in a prison
cell several floors below Edinburgh's High Street, convicted witch
Geillis Duncan receives a mysterious visitor - Iris, who says she
comes from a future where women are still persecuted for who they
are and what they believe. As the hours pass and dawn approaches,
Geillis recounts the circumstances of her arrest, brutal torture,
confession and trial, while Iris offers support, solace - and the
tantalising prospect of escape. Hex is a visceral depiction of what
happens when a society is consumed by fear and superstition,
exploring how the terrible force of a king's violent crusade
against ordinary women can still be felt, right up to the present
day. 'This series has already produced two works of note and
distinction. It raises the question - if a country cannot re-tell
its history, will it be stuck forever in aspic and condemned to be
nothing more than a shortbread tin illustration? Hex and Rizzio are
showing the way towards a reckoning, and about time too' - Stuart
Kelly, Scotland on Sunday
Crop circles are the finest, most beautiful and original art forms
of modem times, and they are totally mysterious. Behind the crop
circle phenomenon is an evident purpose. Some intelligence, human,
alien or spiritual, is in the process of communication. It is
exposing us to a course of re-education, beginning with the symbols
of sacred knowledge and wisdom. The most striking evidence for this
view is the amazing formation that appeared at Crooked Soley in
Wiltshire on the 27th August 2002. Clearly expressed in its design
are certain numerical symbols that are known esoterically as the
'Keys to Creation'. They are also keys to that universal science
associated with the Holy Grail. From time to time it is revealed
again, and when that happens, culture and the human spirit are
renewed and life on earth is restored to its natural state as a
reflection of paradise.
Witchcraft holds a continued fascination for readers around the
world, and the Scottish witch hunts have recently received renewed
media attention, especially with the BBC 2 show Lucy Worsley
Investigates, bringing attention to Edinburgh's witches. Expert
Mary Craig explores the unusual story of Agnes Finnie, a middle
class shopkeeper who lived in the tenements of Edinburgh. After
arrest, most witches were tried within a matter of days but not
Agnes. Her unusual case took months with weeks of deliberation of
the jury. Mary explains why and gives her expert insight into the
political and religious tensions that led to her burning. The book
will interest a variety of readers, academics and non-academics
alike - those interested in witchcraft, British and Scottish
history, religious studies and women's studies. Mary Craig works as
a historian with museums, archives and schools and hosts regular,
well-attended events on the subject of witchcraft in the Scottish
Borders. We expect strong media coverage. The Witches of Scotland
campaign has recently gained traction and the attention of first
minister Nicola Sturgeon, calling for a pardon and apology to those
accused during the witch hunts.
A TIMES CRIME CLUB STAR PICK and AMAZON and KINDLE BESTSELLER!
'Fantastic. Excellent. Incredible. I could not put this one down
for the life of me.' Reader Review 'A stunner! Without a doubt, one
of the best crime novels of the year!' - No.1 international
bestseller Jeffery Deaver In search of a new life,
seventeen-year-old Adriana Clark's family moves to the ancient,
ocean-battered Isle of Mull, far off the coast of Scotland. Then
she goes missing. Faced with hostile locals and indifferent police,
her desperate parents turn to private investigator Sadie Levesque.
Sadie is the best at what she does. But when she finds Adriana's
body in a cliffside cave, a seaweed crown carefully arranged on her
head, she knows she's dealing with something she's never
encountered before. The deeper she digs into the island's secrets,
the closer danger creeps - and the more urgent her quest to find
the killer grows. Because what if Adriana is not the last girl to
die? Beautifully haunting with twists and turns you'll never see
coming, The Last Girl to Die is your next obsession waiting to
happen. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and L.J. Ross. 'Oh my
goodness, I absolutely and totally loved this book. Outstanding and
compelling, it gave me whiplash from all the twists and turns.' -
million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons 'An adroit and highly
atmospheric mystery.' - Times Crime Club 'Fields has a knack of
keeping you gripped for hours.' - The Sun 'Gloriously dark and
twisty.' - Fabulous Readers absolutely LOVE The Last Girl to Die!
'Fantastic. Excellent. Incredible. I could not put this one down
for the life of me.' 'What rollercoaster ride this was. I love it
when a book shocks me the way this did.' 'Breathtaking. Twists and
turns galore. I couldn't put it down, I loved it.' 'A tense,
twisty, phenomenal read!' 'Haunting. Breathtaking shocks,
unforeseen twists, and an emotionally shattering conclusion.'
'Twisty, unpredictable and kept me guessing the whole time.'
'Breathtakingly brilliant... The ending left me stunned.'
A dazzlingly inventive tale of troubled legacies, desire and unsung
power, inspired by The Scarlet Letter. Glasgow, 1829: Isobel, a
young seamstress, and her husband Edward set sail for New England,
in flight from his mounting debts and addictions. But, arriving in
Salem, Massachusetts, Edward soon takes off again, and Isobel finds
herself penniless and alone. Then she meets Nathaniel, a fledgling
writer, and the two are instantly drawn to each other: he is
haunted by his ancestors, who sent innocent women to the gallows
during the Salem witch trials - while she is an unusually gifted
needleworker, troubled by her own strange talents. Nathaniel and
Isobel grow ever closer. Together, they are dark storyteller and
muse; enchanter and enchanted. But which is which?
Sigmund Freud and The Forsyth Case uses newly discovered primary
sources to investigate one of Sigmund Freud's most mysterious
clinical experiences, the Forsyth case. Maria Pierri begins with a
preliminary illustration of the case, its historical context, and
how it connects to Freud's interests in 'thought-transmission', or
telepathy. Sigmund Freud and The Forsyth Case details Pierri's
attempts to recover the lost original case notes, which are
published here for the first time, to identify the patient involved
and to set the case into the broader frame of Freud's work. The
book also explores Freud's further investigations into
thought-transmission, focusing around a meeting of the Secret
Committee in October 1919 and his clinical work with his own
daughter Anna. Occultism and the Origins of Psychoanalysis traces
the origins of key psychoanalytic ideas back to their roots in
hypnosis and the occult. Maria Pierri follows Sigmund Freud's early
interest in 'thought transmission', now known as telepathy. Freud's
private investigations led to discussions with other leading
figures, including Sandor Ferenczi, with whom he held a 'dialogue
of the unconsciouses', and Carl Jung. Freud and Ferenczi's work
assessed how fortune tellers could read the past from a client,
inspiring their investigations into countertransference, the
analytic relationship, unconscious communication and mother-infant
relationality. Pierri clearly links modern psychoanalytic practice
with Freud's interests in the occult using primary sources, some of
which have never before been published in English. These books will
be essential reading for psychoanalysts in practice and in
training, as well as academics and scholars of psychoanalytic
studies, Freudian ideas, psychoanalytic theory, the occult,
spirituality and the history of psychology.
Make the most of your magickal year by chronicling it with this
indispensable 2024 planner filled with inspiring Wiccan spells and
lore. This 17-month engagement calendar is the perfect place for
modern-day witches, Wiccans, and pagans to track everything from
daily tasks to key rituals to the sacred holidays and solstices on
the Wheel of the Year. It is filled with beautiful illustrations as
well as tips on holistic magick, Wiccan lore, and a variety of key
spells. The planner lists the all-important moon phases, as well as
major and national holidays. This is the perfect witch’s calendar
for anyone seeking a Wiccan holiday gift, those who enjoyed the
2023 edition, or users of other writual planners looking for
something new. Â Features include: 17-month day planner
(August 2023–December 2024) with a 6 x 8.5-inch trim size and a
sturdy flexi cover with vibrant colors Monthly two-page views,
weekly pages, and note pages Stunning two-color design filled with
beautiful vintage-style line drawings throughout tied to the
seasons Wiccan lore, tips on holistic magick, and key spells
distilled from the bestselling Modern-Day Witch book series Major
and national holidays for the US, Canada, and UK, and the
all-important moon phases
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