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Whether you want to learn about Wicca to advance your knowledge of different religious practices or wish to gather information on how to adopt Wicca, this book is for you! It uses a beginner-friendly approach to help you to understand Wicca well.

Would you like to become acquainted with the modern practice of Wicca and all the wonderful benefits it has to offer? Modern witchcraft contains many different influences and traditions from places across the globe and can be used for just about any purpose in your life. In the Wicca practices, you can find answers about nature, yourself, your connection with the world and living things around you, and what life has to offer. Through Wicca, much can be achieved and there are answers that many never conceived of.

For fans of Wesley the Owl and The Soul of an Octopus, the story of a sick baby bird nursed back to health and into the wild by renowned writer/artist Julie Zickefoose. When Jemima, a young orphaned blue jay, is brought to wildlife rehabilitator Julie Zickefoose, she is a virtually tailless...

These are the kinds of stories we need right now. While the news is filled with villains and villainy, we do see a few famous heroes now and again. But what about the everyday heroes? The people going out of their way bring a little love into someone else's life? They deserve a time in the...

A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the West Evolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and...

At last, the first memoir from a Kennedy family member—an inspirational, candid, and explosive personal story sure to be one of the most sensational bestsellers of the year Christopher Kennedy Lawson was born to enormous privilege. But with fame, money, and power came tragedy and heartbreak...

An intimate, myth-shattering new biography of Mary Queen of Scots by a premier historian that draws on a trove of newly discovered sources.Queen of Scots, the first full-scale biography of Mary in more than thirty years, offers a singularly novel, nuanced, and dramatic portrait of one of...

“A magic curtain, woven of legends, hung before the world. Cervantes sent Don Quixote journeying and tore through the curtain. The world opened before the knight-errant in all the comical nakedness of its prose.” In this thought-provoking, endlessly enlightening, and entertaining essay on...

“Kevin Connolly has used an unusual physical circumstance to create a gripping work of art. This deeply affecting memoir will place him in the company of Jeanette Walls and Augusten Burroughs.” — Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants “Charming … Connolly recounts growing up a...

Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Heads Up Philosophy, part of an exciting new series for young adults, explains and explores all these big ideas and more. What is philosophy? It's the issues and theories that are most intriguing and relevant to curious teen minds--questions...

Named a Best Book of the Year by: Time * New Yorker * Sunday Times (UK) From New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg comes a dazzling memoir about unlocking and embracing her creativity—and how it saved her life. In this brilliant, fierce, and funny memoir of transformation, Jami...

A collection of riveting, inspiring, and stereotype-shattering stories that reveal the beauty, diversity, and strength of Muslim women both past and present. Tired of seeing Muslim women portrayed as weak, sheltered, and limited, journalist Seema Yasmin reframes how the world sees them, to...

A gorgeous love letter to our most revered cookware—copper pots, cast-iron skillets, and classic stoneware—and the artistry and workmanship behind them, written by an expert craftsperson, perhaps the only woman coppersmith in America. Today, most people are concerned about eating seasonal...

The journey toward becoming a witch is admittedly a demanding one, but is quite interesting and fulfilling. This is why you need to start on the right foot. Wicca is a rather broad occult religion that is full of mysteries, and if you jump into it without enough information, you could find yourself waddling in it without a purpose or direction. Like you, there are millions of people worldwide who are looking for a new path in Wicca or cannot find a spiritual conviction in their former religions.

Greatly misunderstood by a lot of people, the Wiccan religion is looked down upon, frowned at, and regarded to be a shady, evil cult. This is far from the truth. In this audiobook, Julian Carter demystifies the Wiccan way of life and shows you how the foundational principles of this unique religion are rooted in practicality and empathy for other human beings.

All About Kombucha. This brief guide will give you everything you'll need to know to begin incorporating this healthy and natural elixir into your life. Discover the origins of the fermented Kombucha tea. Find out the many health benefits you can enjoy. Find out the best places to buy Kombucha. Classic Recipes to make at home. Other fermented foods and much more. See what all the hype is about in this easy to understand audiobook!

Demystify Artificial Intelligence and see its impact in your life, effortlessly, with no technical background required! Do you find it challenging to comprehend AI without feeling overwhelmed by technical jargon? Are you eager to understand the ethical implications of AI and its effect on your daily life? Are you curious about how AI algorithms can reinforce societal biases and want clear, reliable answers? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many adults like you seek to grasp the basics of AI and its relevance but struggle with complex information overload.

Great for individual or group use Includes provocative discussion questions and practical action steps Features four-color art plates and literary quotesIt’s not easy being an Artist in the church.But whatever your passion—music, visual art, drama, dance, writing, technical...

A groundbreaking look at the Founding Fathers and their obsession with gardening, agriculture, and botany by the author of Magnificent Rebels and New York Times bestseller The Invention of Nature. “Illuminating and engrossing.” —The New York Times Book Review For the Founding Fathers...

Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt in Egyptian Mythology for Beginners: 5 Short Stories of Ancient Gods and Underworld Legends—a captivating, beginner-friendly journey into the sacred myths that shaped one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Drawing directly from authentic sources like the Pyramid Texts, Book of the Dead, and temple inscriptions, this audiobook faithfully retells the core legends of Egypt's gods, goddesses, and the mystical realm beyond death.