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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.

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.

The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover:

• The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes)

• How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit

• How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves

• The mythological and historical events associated with specific spirits

• The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spirits

The Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire, and delight.