

Winner of The Psychic Way by Barbara Ford-Hammond is Laura Deluca.
Winner if Intuitive Children by Kylie Holmes is Lydia Rossell.
Congratulations ladies! Thanks again to Barbara Ford-Hammond and Kylie Holmes, both from 6th Books, for this giveaway.
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01.20.2012
Giveaways 6th-books, giveaway, Kylie Holmes, Nonfiction 7 Comments
Who on earth is that imaginary friend your child talks about? And talks to? Their own creation? A figment of a creative and fertile imagination? But what if? What if this friend is something we don’t yet have a word for. A ghost? A Spirit Guide? An ancestor wanting to reach out to this sensitive and receptive child? And what about those dreams? Those images your child conjures from nowhere? Ones that no one could possibly ‘dream up’? And what about the invisible friends who come to dinner? Recent research indicates that there is a strong possibility that imaginary friends could be a relative who passed away before the child was born. When Jade, my daughter was 3 years old, she always defiantly asserted that ‘Sammy’ was her brother. Could this be the child I lost in a miscarriage years ago?Some people dismiss the spirit world as jiggery-pokery. Others wait in the firm belief that loved ones who have passed over will be in contact. It seems that children up to the age of eight, are receptive to spirit contact. After this time the tangible, concrete world of logical strategies and mathematical equations sets in. As the child is challenging what they know, start to perceive and test boundaries, question their parents and, importantly, absorbs their peers’ perspectives and opinions, some faculties may get lost. Or hidden away. Mediums, sensitives and their clients have evidence that the door to spirit contact can sometimes remain open into adulthood.
There is a lot of positive talk on this one, go to the website at 6th Books to see for yourself.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “Intuitive Children: Children Who See Beyond the Veil” by Kylie Holmes.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, January 27th around noon EST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.23.2011
Giveaways Dancing Rabbit, giveaway, Moon Books, Nonfiction 7 Comments
If you are the parent of a teenage boy, The Way of the Horned God will guide your son to growing up to be a man who will be responsible, courageous, and kind, a true Son of the Great Goddess and the Horned God. It will help you assist him in his quest for manhood. If you are a young man who is serious about Pagan spirituality and is interested in working toward harmony within yourself and with nature The Horned God in Every Boy is written especially for you.
Dancing Rabbit has been a practicing Pagan since 1993. He was co-founder of the Elder Grove and currently is co-facilitator of Rhythm of Life Chalice Circle, and holds a Master of Education degree. He currently lives in Houston, Texas with his wife Cindy.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “Way of the Horned God” by Dancing Rabbit.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, December 2nd around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.23.2011
Giveaways giveaway, Moon Books, Nonfiction, Vikki Bramshaw 11 Comments
Bringing together both practical experience and innovative research, ‘Craft of the Wise’ communicates a balance of accepted Craft methods together with a wealth of information relating to the origins, beliefs and tools of this ancient Craft. Giving a new perspective on this ancient religion, High Priestess Vikki Bramshaw brings together factual evidence from the past and references it to modern practices, dispelling common misconceptions and allowing the reader to grow in both wisdom and spirituality. Discover the early origins of the Craft, the nature of the elements, the true meanings of the magical tools and how to use talismanic symbols. Learn about the mechanics behind magic, cosmology, creation and manifestation, and the science of the Craft. Study and practice various forms of circle casting and ritual, the origins and meanings of chants, rare seasonal rites, and the ancient Gods. Discover the true meanings behind our traditions and folklore, and begin to practice them yourself. This book will appeal to both the beginner and the existing practitioner alike.
This book is both powerful and quite fascinating; each coven and tradition has its own methods of working the sacred magic’s, and ‘Craft of the Wise’ rather proves this. Maxine Sanders, Author of Fire Child, Maxine: Witch Queen and other titles
There are very few good primers on Wicca out there. We are pleased to say this one of the best ones we have read. It contains everything someone new to the Craft needs to start them on their path. Janet Farrar & Gavin Bone, Authors of A Witches Bible’, ‘Witches Goddess’ and Progressive Witchcraft
This book is superb…It is an ideal textbook for the serious student, and a must for any Pagans book shelf. Maureen Wheeler, High Priestess & Craft Elder
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “Craft of the Wise” by Vikki Bramshaw.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, December 2nd around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.22.2011
Giveaways giveaway, Moon Books, Nicholas Mann, Nonfiction 8 Comments
In Avebury Cosmos Nicholas Mann shows how the Neolithic people of Avebury incorporated profound knowledge of the heavens into their extraordinary megalithic monuments. This book raises our understanding of Avebury to an entirely new level. By marrying archaeology and astronomy, Mann reveals that the people who built Avebury henge, West Kennet long barrow, Silbury Hill, the Longstones Cove and the Sanctuary aligned them with the cycles of the sun, moon and planets - and also with the stars.
Landscape archaeology is much in fashion at present, but the sky—the one part of the prehistoric landscape which can be reconstructed with real accuracy—is usually forgotten. Nicholas Mann’s painstaking research shows how it can be reintegrated, and how archaeology, astronomy and anthropology can be brought together, to produce a plausible hypothesis regarding the nature of one of the world’s greatest prehistoric monuments. Professor Ronald Hutton, University of Bristol
Nicholas R Mann is an internationally recognised author in the fields of geomancy and ancient history. His previous works include The Isle of Avalon, The Sacred Geometry of Washington DC and The Star Temple of Avalon.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “Avebury Cosmos” by Nicholas Mann.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, December 2nd around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.21.2011
Giveaways Brendan Myer, giveaway, Moon Books, Nonfiction 10 Comments
Pagans often claim that their spiritual inspiration comes not from a written scripture but from personal experience and original creativity. Yet there are many written works which also constitute its testament. Some of them are thousands of years old, such as the Descent of Ishtar, and The Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Others are more recent, such as The Charge of the Goddess. “A Pagan Testament” collects these original works together, along with the poetry and prose that inspired the founders of the modern Pagan movement. It also includes the largest collection of circle songs and wisdom teachings ever published, which are the Pagan equivalent of the Biblical Psalms and Proverbs. They were collected by the author in a survey of Pagan folklore, from almost 2,000 people in twelve countries around the world. They show that Paganism is continually expanding and developing. Finally, the book includes an original and valuable philosophical commentary and interpretation.
A remarkable resource for anyone following the Wicca-Pagan path. We highly recommend it. Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone, authors of “A Witches Bible” and other titles
Brendan Myers is one of the most important Neopagan voices now alive. Isaac Bonewits, author of “Real Magic” and founder of Arn Draoicht Fein
Brendan Myers was inspired by Celtic culture, taught to him by his Irish parents. He has a Ph.D in ethics and philosophy and contributes regularly to Pagan and general media. He lives in Canada.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “A Pagan Testament” by Brendan Myer.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, December 2nd around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.21.2011
Giveaways Emma Restall Orr, giveaway, Moon Books, Nonfiction 5 Comments
Living With Honour is a provocative and uncompromising exploration of how Paganism can provide the philosophical guidance to live honourably in a twenty-first Western society. It covers the history of Paganism, its undercurrents of anarchy, heresy, environmentalism and animism, finding its place within the history of Western philosophy. It addresses key moral issues from that animistic perspective, beginning with the foundation of human relationships and attitudes towards the Other, and explores the factors that hinder ethical action. It is a comprehensive guide to moral living from a Pagan perspective.
This is an excellent pioneering work, erudite, courageous and imaginative, that provides a new kind of ethics, linked to a newly appeared complex of religions, which are founded on some very old human truths. Professor Ronald Hutton, world expert on paganism and author of The Triumph of the Moon and many other titles.
This is a lively, sensible and careful attempt to make sense of some very confusing, and yet important, areas of modern thought. I particularly like the clear style and the attention that the author gives to parts of the historical background which are usually misunderstood. The book should interest a wide audience. Mary Midgley, philosopher, author of Science as Salvation and many other works.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “Living with Honour” by Emma Restall Orr.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, December 2nd around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.21.2011
Giveaways giveaway, Nonfiction, Red Wheel/Weiser, Renna Shesso 17 Comments
“The sky was our original calendar, our original storybook, the first illustrated edition, the prototype GPS. Beyond its pragmatic usefulness, the sky was the domain of spirit, traversed by deities and a place to which human souls departed. Let’s re-enchant it, shall we?”
Shamanic practitioner, Wicca priestess, and author of Math for Mystics, Renna Shesso invites readers along as she takes a pagan’s look at the night sky—as messenger, guide, storyteller, and mother. She weaves together facts and folklore about the heavens that can’t help but fill readers with awe and guide them to personal and sacred discoveries.
Using a planet-by-planet, star-by-star chapter format, A Magical Tour of the Night Sky draws on astronomy, Tarot, shamanism, astrology, Wicca, lore, legend, and history to interpret the patterns and movement of the night sky and re awaken our spirits.
Included is a treasure trove of information about the North Star (including Ophiuchus!), the Sun, the Precession of the Equinoxes, the Moon, and the visible planets, and each chapter ends with practices people can try to help get them back in touch with their sacred selves.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “A Magical Tour of the Night Sky” by Renna Shesso.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, November 25th around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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11.18.2011
Giveaways giveaway, Nonfiction, Red Wheel/Weiser, Robert Bruce 16 Comments
This step-by-step approach to physical and emotional health shows how to use the body’s energy centers to speed healing.
In Energy Work, Robert Bruce offers a simple, easy-to-learn approach to self-healing based on his breakthrough system of Body Awareness Tactile Imaging energy work. Bruce explains how to use tactile imaging, based on one’s sense of touch rather than visualization, to stimulate the flow of vital energy throughout the body. This is a system that anyone can use, regardless of age, health, or previous experience. Readers learn how to awaken the body’s energy centers and move healing, vital energy throughout the body.
Energy Work offers exercises to:
- Improve immune system function
- Enhance vitality and self-healing ability
- Increase psychic and spiritual abilities
- Develop stronger and more intimate relationships
Bruce provides easy-to-follow illustrations along with a series of exercises that encourage safe, rapid results. This is a valuable guide for anyone seeking to take charge of his or her health.
The winner of this drawing will receive one (1) copy of “Energy Work” by Robert Bruce.
The drawing for this giveaway will occur on Friday, November 25th around noon CST. Entries (comments on this blog post) must be dated before then to be counted.
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Winners will be announced on the blog and notified by Friday, December 2nd.
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