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AMERICAN VAMPIRES
AMERICAN VAMPIRES
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Vampires are much more complex creatures than Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Twilight, True Blood, or scores of other movies and television shows would have you believe. Even in America.

American vampire lore has its roots in the beliefs and fears of the diverse peoples and nationalities that make up our country, and reflects the rich tapestry of their varied perspectives. The vampires that lurk in the American darkness come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can produce some surprising results. Vampires in North Carolina are vastly different from those in South Carolina, and even more different from those in New York State. Moreover, not all of them are human in form, and they can't necessarily be warded off by the sight of a crucifix or a bulb of garlic.

Dr. Bob Curran visits the Louisiana bayous, the back streets of New York City, the hills of Tennessee, the Sierras of California, the deserts of Arizona, and many more locations in a bid to track down the vampire creatures that lurk there. Join him if you dare! This is not Hollywood's version of the vampire-these entities are real!
ANGELS
ANGELS
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This book describes the history and mythology of angels, highlighting their unique position in our world and tracing their angelic transformation from lionheaded birds into the serene, powerful celestial messengers we know today. Illustrated in full-color, this powerful book is informative and a stunningly beautiful addition to any library.

Since ancient times, stories abound of heavenly figures who appear at times of great crisis, bringing hope and saving lives, only to disappear without a trace seconds later.

Angels investigates the mythology of angels and examines angel encounters throughout history in order to inform budding angelologists, and provide you with the tools you need to commune with your own guardian angel.
BOOK OF LILITH
BOOK OF LILITH
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Book Annotation: Dr. Koltuv, a clinical psychologist and Jung analyst, shows the mythological she-demon Lilith as an archetypal part of the Self and helps the reader to reconnect with this powerful energy in order to transform it to themselves in this fascinating study.

Publisher Marketing: Lilith is the mythological she-demon of the night known to many cultures. It is said that Adam's original consort was Lilith, and she represents the first Eve. Lilith is an archetypal part of the self, and this book helps modern men and women reconect withthis powerful energy in order to transform it and themselves.

Contributor Bio: Barbara Black Koltuv:
Koltuv received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Columbia University in 1962. She holds a diploma in psychoanalysis from the post-doctoral program at New York University, as well as a diploma and certificate as a Jungian analyst from the C.G. Jung Institute of New York. She has been a practicing analyst for more than 30 years. She has served on the board of Directors and been a faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute.

BRIEF GUIDE TO SECRET RELIGIONS
BRIEF GUIDE TO SECRET RELIGIONS
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This wide-ranging book explores the diversity of esoteric and occult beliefs. Neo-Paganism is one of the fastest-growing new religions in the western world where witchcraft or Wicca, Druidry, and Urban Shamanism are thriving. Alongside this there has been an upsurge in New Age ideas of an even wider variety, including astrology, Tarot, numerology, and many others. And then there are members of various schools of occult science, practicing High Magic. Why this new interest in old beliefs? Why are millions of educated people today abandoning both the established religion of their parents and 21st century scientific rationalism and turning to magic and esoteric teachings? In their search for spirituality those who follow these paths claim to be applying ancient wisdom to the modern world.  A Brief Guide to Secret Religions, a companion book to A Brief History of Secret Societies, looks at the history and variety of these esoteric movements, where they came from and what they tell us about the world today.
CHASING GRAVEYARD GHOSTS
CHASING GRAVEYARD GHOSTS
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Vampires, voodoo queens, aliens, and clown ghosts—what secrets are buried in forgotten graveyards and hidden along corpse roads?

Take a bone-chilling tour of haunted graveyards and unhallowed ground. Paranormal investigator Melba Goodwyn explores the weird phenomena, ghostly legends, and freakish folklore associated with these resting grounds of the dead: vengeful ghosts, malevolent red-eyed orbs, graveyard statues that come to life, even phantom cemeteries.... Along with true stories of her own hair-raising experiences, she offers insights into graveyard ghosts and guardians, spirited statues, bizarre tombstone inscriptions, portals linking other dimensions, and ghost roads along ley lines. Goodwyn also shares practical advice-and necessary precautions-for anyone wishing to investigate haunted graveyards on their own.
DARK FAIRIES
DARK FAIRIES
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We all know about fairies—they’re usually helpful, ethereal creatures in children’s stories and Walt Disney films, flitting about doing good, right? Wrong!

In ancient times, the concept of fairies was rather different. They were the often-dangerous embodiment of the land, dark and unpredictable spirits that watched Humanity with a jaundiced and hostile eye. And, according to conventional folk wisdom, they were to be feared rather than trusted. Indeed, in their original form, many of our “fairy tales” read more like late-night horror stories.

Dr. Bob Curran investigates the folkloric roots of the fairy kind, tracing their origins from the sprites and maenads of Classical times to the sanitized versions of the English Victorians. Among other aspects, he examines the connections in the Christian mind between the fairy kind and demons; the links between fairies and ancient, pagan gods; and the often-strained relations between fairies and humans across the ages.

This is not a book for those who believe that fairies are friendly, kindly creatures. With the growing and anticipated interest in fairies—particularly given the forthcoming Disney film Wings, starring Miley Cyrus—Dark Fairies is a timely and valuable new title.
DICTIONARY OF DEMONS
DICTIONARY OF DEMONS
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The Dictionary of Demons starts with a simple premise: names have power. In medieval and Renaissance Europe, it was believed that speaking a demon’s true name could summon it, compel it, and bind it.

Occult scholar Michelle Belanger has compiled the most complete compendium of demonic names available anywhere, using both notorious and obscure sources from the Western grimoiric tradition. Presented alphabetically from Aariel to Zynextyur, more than 1,500 demons are introduced, explored, and cross-referenced by theme and elemental or planetary correspondence. This meticulously researched reference work features fascinating short articles on demonology and a wealth of woodcuts, etchings, and paintings depicting demons through the ages.
DRAGON KEEPERS HANDBOOK
DRAGON KEEPERS HANDBOOK
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Here be Dragons... Not the slavering, whimsical monsters from childhood fancies, but real Dragons—fierce, complex, wondrous, and wild. They do not require our belief; they never have.

With hard science and myth, empirical wisdom, and original line drawings, The Dragon Keeper's Handbook is the draconic enchiridion for the modern world, providing everything you need to know about these extraordinary beings. From disparate theories of Dragon evolution and the golden geometry of their form to modern conservation efforts and how to release a well-weaned orphan back into the wild, this book answers all your questions, even those you didn't know to ask. From awe-inspiring Cosmic Creators to wee pisuhänds guarding hearth and home, discover the habits and habitats of Dragons and pseudo-dragons both familiar and rare.

The Dragon Keeper's Handbook shows us how human and Dragon lives are bound together and why Dragons are now and ever-will-be relevant: In their wildness lie lessons for us all.
DRAGONLORE
DRAGONLORE
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  A compendium of dragonlore from around the world and across the centuries. Find the most appropriate dragon to aid you in your workings, then write your own ritual around his (or her) personality.

Publishers Marketing:  From time immemorial, dragons have walked and flown in the minds of men.

Nearly every culture on Earth has myths of these mighty beings. Anywhere humans have set foot, one can find dragonlore. Even today these majestic creatures captivate and amaze us. They appear in our movies and fantasy novels, and abound in traditional and virtual role-playing games (RPGs).

Dragonlorerecounts the stories of dragons from Europe, Asia and the Americas, from the sea serpents Leviathan and Nessie to Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwock. This richly-illustrated book examines dragons in modern culture and the natural world, including the pterodactyl and other saurians, whose fossilized bones were inexplicable and awe-inspiring discoveries. And don’t forget about the Komodo Dragon, the largest lizard alive today.

Come, walk with author and dragon lore expert Ashley DeKirk-in the shadow of the dragon.

Dragonlore is the first book in a series developed from popular courses taught at the online Grey School of Wizardry (www.GreySchool.com). Each volume in the series, titled the Archives of the Grey School of Wizardry, will be written by faculty members and introduced and edited by Headmaster and wizard Oberon Zell-Ravenheart.

These textbooks will form a comprehensive library that Magick-users everywhere will wish they’d had during their own apprentice years. Following the 16 departments of the Grey School, the Archives will provide in-depth looks at the Wizarding world with favorite topics such as dragonlore, naturalist studies, magickal healing, herbology, divination, cosmology, and more.

Author Info:  Ashley "LeopardDancer" DeKirk, Professor of Lore and Divination at the Grey School of Wizardry, has extensive knowledge of myth and folklore around the world. She holds a B.A. in anthropology, specializing in dragonlore and

DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERS
DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERS
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Make no mistake, Dragons are real flesh-and-blood creatures. The facinating truth about these majestic creatures-how they evolved, what they really look like, their extraordinary impact on humankind, how to safely interact with them today, and why they're dying out-is documented in this unique, essential guide.

From horned brow to spiky tail, you'll learn scientific facts on three major Dragon species, including size, diet, temperament, and habitat. Trace their influence on religion, art, literature, and occult studies. There's guidance on safe Dragon watching, caring for an abandoned egg, raising an orphan to maturity, and working magic with Dragons. You'll also discover how to save these intelligent beasts from extinction.