Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic
Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic

Author: Edmund Lenihan

Publisher: Mercier Press

Published: 2015-09-04

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781781174173

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New edition of the award-winning collection, complete with Alan Clarke's witty, eye-catching illustrations First published in 2006 in hardback, this much sought after bookwas unavailable for several years and is now available in paperback The quirky story-telling of Eddie Lenihan and the charming illustrations by Alan Clarke complement each other perfectly Affordablegift will appeal to both domestic and tourist markets Irish Tales of Mystery and Magicis a collection of marvellousstories by seanchaí Eddie Lenihan that will charm, entertain and amuse children of all ages. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures at a time when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic.

Twin Tales
Twin Tales

Author: Donna M. Jackson

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-11-29

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 031609322X

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From the legendary "Dionne quintuplets" to the phenomenon of "twin telepathy", Twin Tales explores the fascinating history and mystery of multiple birth.

Breaking the Spell
Breaking the Spell

Author: Lari Don

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2014-04-24

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9781847805324

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Meet witches and kelpies, fairies and selkies, brave warriors and courageous girls, in ten spellbinding tales from Scotland, from Orkney and Skye to Perthshire and the Borders. . . . The Stories included are... The Selkie’s Toes * Tam Linn * The Ring of Brodgar * The Witch of Lochlann * The King of the Dark Arts * The Monster of Raasay * School for Heroes * the Loch Fada Kelpie * Whuppity Stoorie * The Three Questions

The Dictionary of Magic and Mystery
The Dictionary of Magic and Mystery

Author: Melusine Draco

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1846944627

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Every good reference book is both a product and a reflection of its time. The Dictionary of Magic & Mystery is not just another compendium or dictionary of occultism: it is a jumping-off point for further research. Here, the reader will find the ancient and modern interpretation for magical and mystical terms, together with explanations for the differences between the varied (and often conflicting) approaches to magic.

Myth, Magic and Mystery
Myth, Magic and Mystery

Author: Michael Patrick Hearn

Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Pub

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781570980794

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The finest work of every prominent children's book illustrator of the 20th century, including Tomi Ungerer, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Suess, Edward Gorey, and many others, is explored in this invaluable book.

Murder by Magic
Murder by Magic

Author: Rosemary Edghill

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2007-09-03

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 0446510548

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This anthology features 20 original stories of murder by acclaimed and award-winning science fiction and fantasy writers.

Falling Into Magic
Falling Into Magic

Author: Elizabeth Pantley

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781735925219

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A cozy mystery.When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat has escaped the house and ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. Hayden knew this because the mirror had given her a glimpse of an alternate world, and it had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate.Twenty years later Hayden discovers the true secret of the mirror when she is thrust into it by a mysterious villain. She learns of a world she never knew existed, and a family she never knew she had. But danger brought her here, and it followed her. And now, Hayden is on a mission to see that the threat is removed so that she can begin her magical, meaningful new life in this enchanted world.

A Veiled Deception
A Veiled Deception

Author: Annette Blair

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780425226407

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When Madiera Cutler returns home to Mystick Falls, Connecticut, for her sister's wedding, she must magically unravel the secrets that an antique wedding dress holds to bring the real killer of her sister's arch enemy to justice before everything falls apart at the seams. Original.

A Natural History of Magick
A Natural History of Magick

Author: Poppy David

Publisher: Folklore Field Guides

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0711260273

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This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magick, compiled in the 1920s by the globetrotting naturalist Professor Conrad Gessner for his grandson, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil–embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with intriguing sketches and precise notes detailing the secret world of magic, a natural force hidden all around us. Inside, you will discover the history of magic and its dazzling array of practices around the globe. Delight in this hidden world as you learn about these and more topics: Different types of magic (Explore divination, tarot reading, astrology, numerology, alchemy, and more.) Powerful plants (Peppermint is fantastic for cleansing, and also known to ward off vampires.) Wand trees (Apple tree wands are helpful in matters of love and fertility while beech is best for scholars using wordy spells.) Familiars (Choose the perfect magical companion. If you love to gossip, you might choose a ferret as your familiar or, for improved thinking, an owl.) The most magical of days (Discover the power and stories of Imbolc, the solstices, All Hallows’ Eve, and more.) Magical scripts (Learn about the secret languages used through history for communicating with the spirit world.) With this precious scrapbook as your guide, tap into the powerful energies that will help you harness your own magic.

Deadly Treats
Deadly Treats

Author: Anne Frasier

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935666189

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Celebrate Halloween with this collection of short stories by award-winning authors and emerging talent. Deadly Treats features witches, zombies, vampires, food critics, crazy writers, dumb criminals, interfering ghosts, ex-cops and aliens.