"An absolute gem. . . . I would recommend this book to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Both will find many pearls of wisdom within these pages." —Damh the BardPaganism is a way of seeing the world and your place in it. It means challenging the assumptions of mainstream society and strengthening your relationships with the gods, the universe, your community, and your self. The Path of Paganism provides practical advice and support for honorin...

“No snow… why it would be like summer all the year round.” So thought the author on reading an article on Australia. “No slush, no chilblains… a young state… opportunities…” So off he went. The year was 1923 and opportunities did not come easily; the towns had nothing to offer; so he took to the bush, carrying his swag, sometimes nearly dropping from heat and thirst; sleeping under the sky with his boots for a pillow; and always when hopes mounted high to have them dashed with the same ans...

It all began in 1973. A television series called Kung Fu was transmitted, and a film called Enter the Dragon was released. Together they revitalised a genre!This book concerns itself mainly with what occurred after those two events, and how interest in martial arts cinema left Asia and exploded across the Western world throughout the 1970’s, inspiring offerings from countries as far-flung as Italy, the USA, Turkey, Mexico and Australia.From Wonder Women in April 1973 to The...

Deepen Your Connection to the Gods, Your Ancestors & the World Around YouThere are many rewards in taking your spiritual practice deeper, but there are also new challenges to confront along the way. Paganism In Depth is a next level book to help you ascend to the next steps in your practice and to be prepared for what you might encounter there.Author John Beckett shares practical ideas for connecting to the spirit realm, forming sustainable communi...

Are the Gods good? Are the Gods real? Is polytheism at odds with science? What is the place of personal experience in modern paganism? How do we deal with and define cultural appropriation? What roles do cross-cultural interpretation play in polytheist theology?Theology provides a language and a tool set for studying theos, that is, the divine. Whether conducted by seasoned academics, armchair philosophers, or ordinary folks figuring out just what they believe, theology is the sour...

Deepen Your Connection to the Gods, Your Ancestors & the World Around YouThere are many rewards in taking your spiritual practice deeper, but there are also new challenges to confront along the way. Paganism In Depth is a next level book to help you ascend to the next steps in your practice and to be prepared for what you might encounter there.Author John Beckett shares practical ideas for connecting to the spirit realm, forming sustainable communi...

This fascinating book looks at how local history developed from the antiquarian county studies of the sixteenth century through the growth of 'professional' history in the nineteenth century, to the recent past. Concentrating on the past sixty years, it looks at the opening of archive offices, the invigorating influence of family history, the impact of adult education and other forms of lifelong learning. The author considers the debates generated by academics, including the divergence of ...

Based on a wide variety of government and civic records, this book traces the evolution of the changing nature of city status, particularly through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Beginning with an explanation of how city status first became connected to cathedrals in the medieval period, the book explores how during the nineteenth century, links evolved between Anglican diocesan sub-divisions and city creation. It then shows how in a few years, between 1888 and 1907, the tradition...

Witchcraft to Celebrate Your Ambitious & Determined SelfImprove your magical practice and personal development with the power of your Capricorn Sun sign. Ivo Dominguez, Jr. and Maria Wander share what strengths and challenges your sign brings to both witchcraft and everyday life. Featuring recipes, exercises, stories, rituals, and spells from the authors and a host of Capricorn contributors, this book teaches you how to best connect with your sign’s energy, manage ...

Paganism is a way of seeing the world and your place in it. It means challenging the assumptions of mainstream society and strengthening your relationships with the gods, the universe, your community, and your self. The Path of Paganism provides practical advice and support for honoring your values and living an authentic Pagan life in mainstream Western culture.Discover tips for establishing or deepening a regular practice. Explore how your spirituality can help you deal ...

Paganism In Depth is a next level book for Pagans interested in taking their practice deeper. Author John Beckett helps you develop a detailed understanding of practical knowledge as well as ideas for working through new challenges you'll encounter as you advance in your practice, such as what happens when a deity makes demands of you, how to form and sustain community, and how to lead a community as a medium for the divine.This book shares several keys to help you find yo...

The fifty-year reign of one of England's most charismatic leaders is assessed in this lucid and incisive work. W.M. Ormrod traces Edward's life from his birth, when the very future of the monarchy in England was under threat, to his death when he was regarded throughout Europe as the very model of an ideal monarch.