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This volume is a complete resource to the study and practice of modern, non-denominational Wicca. Included are rituals; exercises for developing psychic talents; information on all major "sects" of the craft; and sections on tools, beliefs, dreams, meditations, divination and herbal lore.

Fierce hurricanes, ruinous tornadoes, and flooding rains are sweeping the United States, costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars. As it becomes clear that these eerily violent and frequent storms are unnatural, the Committee (a cover group of psychics formed by the U. S. government to neutralize malignant paranormal forces) joins minds to determine how and why these devastating magical catastrophes are plaguing America -- and who's behind them. Meet Patrizio Ganganelli, a crazed Roman Cardinal obsessed with avenging his mother's rape by American soldiers during World War II. As the Cardinal plunders the Vatican's secret magic library to evoke demonic forces against the United States, the Committee joins forces with a Priestess of Witchcraft to counter the Cardinal's attack. But even the power of the Great Goddess may not be enough to defeat the ancient evil that's been set loose. As the Committee gathers every ounce of their psychic talent and courage, they realize that this is the most important fight of their lives -- and that the outcome will influence the fate of the world itself. Cardinal's Sin is a real page turner of a read! -- Midwest Book Review

In The Committee Against Evil 2 Book Series, world-famous, best-selling author Raymond Buckland brings his creative writing talents to the world of fiction for two intriguing tales. In Book I: The Committee: The Cold War may be over for most of us, but in the world of The Committee, the Cold War is in full swing and the weapons of power include astral projection and psychokinesis. The battleground is on the earth, in space, and on the astral plane. The prize for this war is the very future of the United States. The story begins with just a slight irregularity. Stopping a satellite launch is not unusual-but when two routine communications satellite launches are aborted for no reason, the government does something very secretive; it forms the Committee, a team of psychic experts to find out what caused the missions to be halted. As this group of talented people from around the nation begins what would become the supernatural adventure of a lifetime, they discover a plan by incredibly powerful psychics, under the control of an evil dictator, to control the U.S. Unfortunately, they have only days to stop the coup. Can this group of strangers, drawn together for a common cause, defeat the most powerful enemy ever? There is but one chance, and that is to defeat them at their own game-but is there enough time?

Raymond Buckland produced a set of divination and meditation cards based on the engravings of alchemists and alchemy found in ancient books of magic, redoing the illustrations and coloring them to suit the purpose of the deck of cards. Here he has taken those illustrations in their uncolored form to allow others to exercise their imaginations and to themselves meditate by coloring the cards.

A collection of cartoons done by Ray Buckland, starting back in the 1960s and continuing through to the present. They illustrate (literally!) his great sense of humor.

A review of the development of Witchcraft from earliest Pagan time through to modern times. The misconceptions about Witchcraft, over the centuries, are compared with the actual beliefs and practices as described by the Witches themselves.

In Victorian London, in 1886, Bertie Hawkins worked on the presses of "The Morning Post" for a number of years but lost his job when that tabloid was absorbed by a larger newspaper. Bertie was always interested in reading reports of the Metropolitan Police tracking down criminals and solving crimes but felt that in fact they did a very poor job of it. He decides that, being unemployed, now is his chance to see if he can do any better than the police. When he reads the account of how a young housewife has completely vanished from inside a pawnshop, Bertie starts "The Penny Court Enquirers" to show Scotland Yard how things should be done. His wife, Nellie, who controls the purse strings, insists that Bertie take his not-so-smart brother-in-law Arnold along with him on his adventures. They quickly leave Scotland Yard in their dust, even earning the approval of the Yard's own Inspector Moss. "One Clue At a Time" is the first of a series of three Victorian mysteries by Raymond Buckland. RAYMOND BUCKLAND is an internationally known, award-winning author. He has written more than fifty non-fiction works and eleven novels, translated into seventeen foreign languages. He has most recently been writing Victorian mysteries for Penguin/Random House in a series that received rave reviews from "Publishers Weekly", "Kirkus Reviews" and others. His books have been translated into seventeen foreign languages. His books are listed at www.raymondbucklandbooks.com

An exciting guidebook, or "how-to", for those who have the interest but not the knowledge to experiment with the many different aspects of the paranormal. Basic instructions on all of the major fields, from astrology to the tarot and 23 other systems in-between; arts and sciences seldom dealt with in such detail in one book. Discover for yourself the drama of the fourth dimension where past, present, and future are the schoolrooms, where space and time are the teachers, and YOU are the pupil!

Winston Churchill has a "Secret Circle" of specially trained spies who are answerable only to him. Kirsteen Craig, a young nurse who shows her bravery during a London bombing raid, is recruited by Churchill and trained to go into occupied France to try to locate a top operative who has gone missing. After blending in with the French Resistance, Kirsteen manages to make a number of important contacts but is eventually discovered by the Gestapo and imprisoned. However, she manages to escape. A Gestapo officer befriends her and seems to become attracted to her. She finds herself similarly attracted to him, and through him learns much about the occupying forces. Kirsteen helps the local Resistance in attempting to sabotage the railway lines outside Paris but she is once again captured by the Germans and is tortured. Can she again escape, finally locate the missing British spy, and get him back to England?

Prince Honoré, a talented Spiritualist medium, bursts upon the scene and becomes the idol of London Society. But at one of the prince's séances, a sitter is murdered. Bertie Hawkins is called in to investigate and checks on the backgrounds of all those involved. Bertie's cousin arrives unexpectedly from Yorkshire and inveigles his way into the investigation, becoming enamored of one of the female sitters and getting in Bertie's way at all turns. There is consternation when the medium himself is murdered by mysterious means. Bertie and Arnold are finally able to make sense of it all and to reveal a most unlikely suspect as the murderer.

The third in the Bram Stoker Mysteries series, applauded in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, RT Book Reviews and others. In this book London's Lyceum Theatre sees the death (Accident? Suicide? Murder?) of one of its top actors, while a figure taken to be a vampire causes the theatre to lose its main audience. Can Bram Stoker and Harry Rivers solve the riddle of the actor's death and also determine whether or not London is under an attack by vampires?

From the ancient misty Highlands of Scotland to modern-day America come the secrets ofsolitary Witchcraft practice. The author of Buckland''s Complete Book of Witchcraft introduces'PectiWita,' or the craft of the Picts. Learn the history of these mysterious early Keltic people, their origins, beliefs, and celebrations. This book also explores the magic, sacred tools, herballore, song and dance, and recipes of the Scottish PectiWita tradition.

A look at Witches, Witchcraft and the Wicca tradition from the author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft From Abracadabra to Aleister Crowley to Gardnerian Witchcraft to Rosemary's Baby to sorcery and Zoroaster, The Witch Book by the late, great Raymond Buckland is unmatched in its coverage of witchcrafts historical, practical, and cultural aspects. A student of the late Wicca pioneer Dr. Gerald Gardner, Raymond Buckland has been widely credited with introducing Wicca to the United States. He was one of the worlds foremost experts on Witchcraft, Wicca, and Earth religions. With 560 entries, a resource section, and 114 photos and illustrations, this is an exhaustive exploration of Witchcraft, Wicca, paganism, magic, people, places, events, literature, and more. It shows how, in pre-Christian and early Christian times, Witchcraft (with a capital W) was a magical and healing practice associated with early spirtual beliefs, including how the word Witch comes from the Old Anglo-Saxon wicce or wicca, meaning a wise one: the wiseman or -woman of the common people who had knowledge of herbs, healing, augury, and magic. It also tackles how Witchcraft and paganism were erroneously linked with Satanism, black magic, and pop-culture distortions. It defines both the darker Christian concept and the true concept of Wicca, concentrating on the Western European and later New World versions of Witchcraft and magic. The Witch Book is a broad and deep look at witches, witchcraft and the Wicca tradition.

Defines the meaning of 400 of the most meaningful topics related to the science of fortune-telling. This title discusses topics ranging from aeromancy (seeing by observing atmospheric phenomena) to zoomancy (divination by the appearance or behavior of animals).

As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine.

Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications is for anyone who wishes to communicate with spirits, as well as for the less adventurous who simply want to satisfy their curiosity about the subject. Explore the nature of the physical body and learn how to prepare yourself to become a medium.

Alec Chambers is in a quandry - his bookstore had been broken into, his storekeeper killed, and everything points to the man behind the mayhem being one of his best customers, Mr. Mathers. But when a very special journal is stolen from his own home, he finds himself in a race across Europe with Mathers and his Golden Dawn compatriots. But how are they to find the answer to the strange cypher code that is their only clue, and what is the identity of the mysterious red-haired woman? Like the very finest Dan Brown story, only set in the age of Queen Victoria, our intrepid hero finds himself pitting his wit and wisdom against Mathers, Crowley and an assortment of unsavory characters, in a race against the clock to thwart a devilish plan hatched by none other than the infamous Illuminati!

Contacting the spirits of loved ones isn't just for professionals. This title presents safe methods for conducting a seance. It discusses the nature of death, the history of spirit communication, and types of mediums. It explores ways to create a psychic shield, connect with spirit guides, and focus with prayer and meditation.

Buckland presents meticulously researched information on the time-honored tradition of Saxon witchcraft. He writes cogently and informatively about the history, mythology, spiritual practices, and witchcraft of Saxon England. Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft includes everything the solitary witch needs to practice Seax-Wicca, including: - Descriptions of the Saxon deities and explanations of their primary beliefs- An introduction to the magical runic Saxon alphabet- A selection of original Pagan songs- A selection of Seax-Wiccan recipes for intoxicants- Instructions for initiation ceremonies, the eight Sabbats, marriage, birth, and death rites- An explanation of the art and practice of Saxon Galdra or magic and the divination and herbal lore used for protection, love potions, and healing- The Seax-Wicca Rite of Self-Dedication, which allows individuals to form their own covens and initiate themselves into the Craft.- Author Raymond Buckland is an inner-circle Gardenerian.- One of the first books to offer a solitary method of practicing the Craft.- This 30th-anniversary edition offers a new introduction by Buckland.

This trusted guidebook by popular author Raymond Buckland has introduced candle magick to more than 300,000 readers. From winning love to conquering fear, obtaining money to improving relationships, "Practical Candleburning Rituals" is filled with simple candle rites that get real results. Newly updated and re-organized, this edition includes thirty-seven rituals-adapted for Christians and Pagans-that can be performed at home with readily available materials. No prior magickal knowledge is necessary. Diagrams and simple instructions make this candle magick primer an ideal practical guide for beginners.