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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Witchcraft
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 ©
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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 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
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?
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.
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
THERE IS POWER IN SILENCE East Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a
midwife, healer and servant, has lived peacefully for more than
four decades in her beloved Cleftwater. Everyone in the village
knows Martha, but no one has ever heard her speak. One bright
morning, Martha becomes a silent witness to a witch hunt, led by
sinister new arrival Silas Makepeace. As a trusted member of the
community, she is enlisted to search the bodies of the accused
women for evidence. But whilst she wants to help her friends, she
also harbours a dark secret that could cost her own freedom. In
desperation, Martha revives a wax witching doll that she inherited
from her mother, in the hope that it will bring protection. But the
doll's true powers are unknowable, the tide is turning, and time is
running out . . . A spellbinding and intoxicating novel inspired by
true events, The Witching Tide is a magnificent debut from a writer
to watch. 'A beautiful, haunting and utterly transporting novel
that takes the reader back to a terrifyingly real witching England'
NAOMI WOOD 'I absolutely devoured The Witching Tide. To read this
book is to step inside time . . . a powerful, riveting read, each
sentence pristine and haunting' ELIZABETH MACNEAL
This is a beautiful book filled with stunning illustrations,
rituals and potions to help you boost wellbeing and fall in love
with yourself through the power of magick! Self-Love Potions is
bursting with glorious herbal recipes and rituals to help you make
the most of your me time. You deserve it! Beautiful illustrations
can be found throughout this sumptuous title, which is packed
with ideas from talented moon witch Valeria Kapusta
(@cosmicvaleria) to help you mindfully explore your craft. With
recipes ranging from teas, tinctures, oils and tonics, to bath
mixes and fragrances, it is the the perfect gift to give, either to
yourself or a loved one! Recipes include: Heart-soothing
lilac-infused honey to ease heartbreak, Energy cleansing
empath bath, Thyme infusions for courage and self-confidence
Dandelion bath salt for inner joy Floral hair rinse to remove
creative blocks Violet infused sugar to sweeten gloomy days Develop
your self-love practice, enhance your wellbeing, and connect with
yourself and nature with this gorgeous, herby handbook. If you
enjoyed this book, you might also like Natural Magick and Earth
Magick...
'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE STORYTELLERS. THESE TALES LINGERED, MORPHED,
CONSUMED ME' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE What will the end of the world
look like? Will it be an old man slowly turned to gold, flowers
raining from the sky, or a hole cut through the wire fencing that
keeps the monsters out? Is it someone you love wearing your face,
or a good old fashioned inter-dimensional summoning? Does it sound
like a howl outside the window, or does it look like coming home?
This startling and irresistibly witty collection from the
phenomenally talented Moïra Fowley is an exploration of all our
darkest impulses and deepest fears.
* MINI MORTAR AND PESTLE FOR POTIONS AND COCKTAILS: Whether you're
creating a tincture to invite creativity, or creating your own
bitters for craft cocktails, this brass-coloured, food-safe ceramic
mortar and pestle will bring a touch of magic to rituals, holistic
medicine, and at-home mixology. * DELUXE FULLY ILLUSTRATED PACKAGE:
This mini set is housed in a vibrant, full-illustrated magnetic
closure box, and includes a mortar and pestle (approx. 2" tall),
cleansing crystal, and mini book. * INCLUDES RECIPES AND DIYS: A
48-page bonus mini book includes cocktail recipes, and DIY
instructions for infusions, tinctures, and home brewed kombucha. *
A PERFECT GIFT: This beautiful set is an ideal gift for witches,
mixologists, and herbal remedy enthusiasts.
Discover the wonders of Wicca and learn how to harness your inner
power with this beginner's guide to white witchcraft Find your
magick From the history of Wicca to the basics of spell work, this
pocket-sized book is the perfect introduction to magick and white
witchcraft. Find out how to tap into the infinite power of the
natural world by uncovering the unique properties of natural
ingredients - from herbs, flowers and seeds to incense and
crystals. Study the extraordinary history of witches and Wicca, and
discover how present-day witches combine modern technology and
traditional methods to help manifest their desires. Master the
rudiments of white magick with enchantments and rituals for every
occasion. Whether you're a budding witch or simply want to learn
more about the world of spells and sorcery, this book includes
everything you need to understand and start practising this
remarkable craft. Enrich your life with the power of magick and
learn how to: Uncover and embrace your inner witch Connect with the
rich history of witchcraft Start developing your Wiccan abilities
and sustain your craft Work in alignment with the earth's natural
rhythms to get the most out of your practice Create spells, potions
and rituals for promoting love, happiness and success
A scientific discovery of witches in fiction-Chilled Adventures of
Sabrina, Sleeping Beauty, Wicked and so many more! Kelly Florence
and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Women in Horror and
co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called "the best horror film
podcast out there" by Film Daddy, present a guide to the history of
witchcraft through the stories and characters we all know and love.
Reveal the spellbinding science behind the legends and lore
surrounding fiction's most iconic witches, answering such questions
as: What is the science behind divination and spellcraft? When did
witchcraft begin to show up in literature and media? Has science
made it possible to uncover the truth behind the powers of
necromancy and employing familiars? How has witchcraft been thought
of throughout the world? Through interviews, film and literary
analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they
learn about the complicated and rich science of witchcraft
throughout the centuries and discover why now is the season of the
witch!
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