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Cherokee Indians Costa Rica Magic Ritual Sorcellerie United States Wicca Witchcraft witchcraft Women BiographyChamberlain, Lisa
Summary: A concise introductory guide to Wicca, covering its history and deities, the core elements of its rituals and holidays, setting up an altar, choosing the right tools, the principles of magic and spellwork, how to begin practicing, and other topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Ethos 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299.94 CHAMorgana, Rowan
Summary: "Wicca centers around harmony, balance, wholeness, and a reverence for all living things. The Solitary Wicca Guide gives you the freedom to choose how you practice and where your magick takes you. You'll find spells to help you grow more enlightened every day and focus on bettering each moment through your magickal work. Build your Solitary Wicca practice with an overview of Wiccan deities,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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Summary: Witches and Wicca provides historical information about the practice of witchcraft, from ancient times until the present day. It examines the practices of witches both ancient and modern, and discusses how societies and Christian religious leaders came to fear witches and attempted to eradicate the practice of witchcraft. From ancient amulets to current-day covens, Witches and Wicca provides...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eldorado Ink 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 133.4 ALEMar, Alex
Summary: Witches of America follows Mar on her trip into Paganism and the occult, from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. She takes part in dozens of rituals, some vast and some intimate, alongside all sorts of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sarah Crichton Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299 MARGarcia, Amanda Yates
Summary: An initiation signals a beginning: a door opens and you step through. Traditional Wiccan initiates are usually brought into the craft through a ceremony with a High Priestess. But even though Amanda Yates Garcia's mother, a practicing witch herself, initiated her into the earth-centered practice of witchcraft when she was 13 years old, Amanda's real life as a witch only began when she underwent...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GARCIA, AMANDA YATAlvarado, Denise
Summary: "The first guide and spell book for modern witches on how to bring the renowned Marie Laveau's spiritual heritage to life. The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire is a practical guide to New Orleans-style magic inspired by the life and traditions of Marie Laveau-the eternal and enduring Queen of New Orleans Voodoo. This is a working grimoire, or spell book, created for the modern witch and Conjure...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weiser Books 2024
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Summary: Cunningham explains how anyone can become a Wiccan, living magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with Nature. The book comes complete with exercises and practical experiments, so that actual experience augments the text in genuine teaching of the basic Craft principles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Llewellyn Publications 1989
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Summary: "This bewitching guide will help you find the magic in everyday life and nurture your own personal growth. Draw from the knowledge of Wiccan practices to empower yourself and become more attuned to the world around you--while improving your sense of self-awareness in the process. In Anyone Can Be a (Perfect) Witch, you'll learn how to harness the power of nature and use it for your own personal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Belief Spirit HawthornConway, D.J.
Summary: This is the ultimate guide to the ancient religion of Wicca by best-selling Pagan author, D. J. Conway. WICCA: THE COMPLETE CRAFT offers a comprehensive overview of Wiccan philosophy, dispels the common misconceptions, and is a useful primer for practicing Wicca as a spiritual lifestyle. Included are chapters on sacred space, ritual tools, holy days, meditations and visualizations, spells and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2011
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Conway, D. J. (Deanna J.)
Summary: A comprehensive overview of Wiccan philosophy and tenets, providing a primer for practicing Wicca as a spiritual guide. The author presents Wicca as an ancient nature religion that teaches respect for others as well as responsibility for one's actions. She emphasizes that it is not associated with cults, devil worship, or animal sacrifice. Included are chapters on sacred space, ritual tools,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crossing Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299 CONFoley, Erin
Summary: Costa Rica is a diverse Latin American country with flourishing wildlife and ecotourism opportunities. This book gives an in-depth study of the country, examining what makes the country unique.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.86 FOLRecca, Sophia
Summary: The fourteen-year-old author tells the story of her parents' divorce and how she demanded that both parents remain in her life, no matter what.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zuiker Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.89 RECKrull, Kathleen
Summary: A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace & Company 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 468 KRUSorell, Traci
Summary: The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022