The things that people in the modern Western world consider occult' secret forbidden or irrational-amulets & talismans omens & divinations spells & charms spirits good & evil-are part of everyday life in many parts of the world & have been for generations In this fascinating book occult scholar & practitioner John Michael Greer shines light on 100 of the dramatic incidents arcane knowledge & colorful historical figures from occult traditions over two & a half millennia-from the earliest alchemists of ancient Egypt Babylon & Greece; to pagan rituals; the Philosopher's Stone; Kabbala; the first tarot; the Knights Templar; to the Nazi Thule Party; fortunetelling trials; & the birth of modern witchcraft or Wicca Each entry illustrated with a stunning image or intriguing item of ephemera ...

From the earliest Paleolithic cave rituals magic has gripped the imagination Magic & magicians appear in early Babylonian texts the Bible Judaism & Islam Secret words spells & incantations lie at the heart of every mythological tradition Today magic means many things contemporary Wicca is practised widely as a modern pagan religion in Europe & the US; 'magic' also evokes the cathartic rituals of Chaos magic but stretches to include the non-spiritual rapid-fire sleight of hand performed by slick stage magicians who fill vast arenas The Occult Witchcraft & Magic is packed with authoritative text & a huge & inspired selection of images chosen from unusual & hidden sources The material is presented in 100 entries &

Includes:: some of the best-known representations of magic & the occult from around the world

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It&s 1987 in North West England; A time of 80&s British pop grand architecture & political unrest An explosion has triggered a controversial act which threatens to erode civil liberties of the population to be rushed into place You are tasked with investigating & questioning people on their actions from a tumultuous night which resulted in the loss of many lives Each person has a different account of the night&s event & you must use the tools at your disposal to get the results you need for your investigation Will you take the most direct route at the risk of getting caught or plan your approach carefully whilst precious time ticks by? Events happen in real-time & you must make decisions based on the evidence You are the reporter You decide the narrative A clock-watching narrative thriller with multiple outcomes Politically driven themes highlighting the shades of grey people believe to be hard facts Events that happen in real-time forcing you to choose between the careful & methodical vs the direct & disruptive approach Rich world building based on British architecture with mature themes giving you a great sense of the people who lived worked & lost their lives here Evidence gathering by any means necessary Player choice & freedom to explore A complex narrative web of truths lies & accidents Features A high-tech watch with an alarm & timer for remembering those important meetings A fully interactive briefcase inventory to store anything you think might be pertinent to your investigation A pager that can display up to 12 characters on the screen
- Perfect for delivering your current objectives Threads of the people that work & live in this world Relive some of people&s last actions Each person in the world has a routine to follow so that you can plan your approach Be careful though as an unexpected toilet or smoke break may foil even the best laid plans Non-linear environments with objectives designed to be approached from multiple angles to allow for different play styles Over 3 hours of original music from 80&s Brit-pop classical concertos & acoustic ballads
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It&s 1987 in North West England; A time of 80&s British pop grand architecture & political unrest An explosion has triggered a controversial act which threatens to erode civil liberties of the population to be rushed into place You are tasked with investigating & questioning people on their actions from a tumultuous night which resulted in the loss of many lives Each person has a different account of the night&s event & you must use the tools at your disposal to get the results you need for your investigation Will you take the most direct route at the risk of getting caught or plan your approach carefully whilst precious time ticks by? Events happen in real-time & you must make decisions based on the evidence You are the reporter You decide the narrative A clock-watching narrative thriller with multiple outcomes Politically driven themes highlighting the shades of grey people believe to be hard facts Events that happen in real-time forcing you to choose between the careful & methodical vs the direct & disruptive approach Rich world building based on British architecture with mature themes giving you a great sense of the people who lived worked & lost their lives here Evidence gathering by any means necessary Player choice & freedom to explore A complex narrative web of truths lies & accidents Features A high-tech watch with an alarm & timer for remembering those important meetings A fully interactive briefcase inventory to store anything you think might be pertinent to your investigation A pager that can display up to 12 characters on the screen
- Perfect for delivering your current objectives Threads of the people that work & live in this world Relive some of people&s last actions Each person in the world has a routine to follow so that you can plan your approach Be careful though as an unexpected toilet or smoke break may foil even the best laid plans Non-linear environments with objectives designed to be approached from multiple angles to allow for different play styles Over 3 hours of original music from 80&s Brit-pop classical concertos & acoustic ballads
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WINNER OF THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2013 BOOK OF THE YEAR The Ocean at the End of the Lane is the bestselling magical novel from Neil Gaiman one of the most brilliant storytellers of our generation & author of the epic novel American Gods & the much-loved Sandman series ' Possibly Gaiman's most lyrical scary & beautiful work yet It's a tale of childhood for grown-ups a fantasy rooted in the darkest corners of reality' (Independent on Sunday) If you loved the mesmerising world of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus or were drawn into JK Rowling's magical universe this book is for you It began for our narrator forty years ago when the family lodger stole their car & committed suicide in it stirring up ancient powers best left undisturbed Dark creatures from beyond this world are on the loose & it will take everything our narrator has just to stay alive there is primal horror here & menace unleashed
- within his family & from the forces that have gathered to destroy it His only defence is three women on a farm at the end of the lane The youngest of them claims that her duckpond is an ocean The oldest can remember the Big Bang The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a fable that reshapes modern fantasy moving terrifying & elegiac
- as pure as a dream as delicate as a butterfly's wing as dangerous as a knife in the dark

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This sea-feast for eyes & hands will encourage kids to immerse themselves in a fascinating beyond-the-bathtub habitat 12 pages Choux Nathalie ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-Ray player in order to play Scott&s (Chuck Norris) life is plagued by memories of his accidentally injuring a friend during the rigorous training he endured under a martial arts master A wealthy heiress who seeks revenge against an international terrorist training camp known as The Octagon enlists his help through suspense & intrigue because he is the only one who can defeat his adopted brother running the operation As Scott becomes perilously drawn to The Octagon he realizes his brother has turned to the dark side while training many different terrorist groups in the ninja style of killing using electrifying techniques & secrets only the two of them share Actors Chuck Norris Karen Carlson Lee Van Cleef & Richard Norton Director Eric Karson Certificate 15 years & over Year 1980 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 39 minutes (approx) ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Scott&s life is plagued by two kinds of flashbacks First are the childhood memories of the rigorous training he & a friend endured under a martial arts master The second is of a mission Scott went on that ended with him watching his friend get murdered Scott later becomes drawn closer to a vicious crime ring known as The Octagon As he gets closer to the truth Scott learns that these may be the men that murdered his friend so long ago Rated Suitable for 15 years & over ...

The sixth book in the epic Masters of Rome series Julius Caesar is in the prime of his life & at the height of his powers But behind the myth lies a man beset with contradictions Happily married he is also the lover of the enigmatic Egyptian queen Cleopatra A great general he wishes to bring to an end Rome's endless wars Conscious of his own power & contemptuous of lesser men he is determined not to be worshipped as a living god or crowned emperor But Caesar is a man whose very greatness attracts envy & jealousy to a dangerous degree & as the political intrigues which surround him reach their climax his destruction becomes inevitable As the Ides of March approach one of the most powerful stories in history reaches its dramatic conclusion - ...

Hello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this classic story featuring global sensations The Octonauts! The classic Octonauts picture books inspired the phenomenally successful animated TV series broadcast around the world The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean From their underwater base the Octopod the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun & excitement! When the Octonauts meet a fish with a giant frown on his face they begin to feel glum too! The Octonauts try everything they can to cheer him up; making music field trips miniature golf & even a baking marathon Will their new friend ever smile? ...