In Compendium of the Occult, readers will delve into the full history of this fascinating, often secretive belief system from its ancient origins to contemporary practices, gaining insight into the beliefs that underlie the occult throughout history. Explore alchemy and hermeticism, demonology, and medieval grimoires using symbols, maps, archive photography, and ancient texts.

In seven themed chapters, the book examines the use of talismans and charms, the practice of casting curses, secret societies and sacred sites, divination, rites, and rituals across the world, starting with an introduction to occult practices.

No muss, no fuss--easy, one-pot recipes for keeping up with the ketogenic diet on busy weeknights

Figuring out what to make on busy nights can sometimes seem impossible--especially if you're trying to follow the ketogenic diet. The One-Pot Ketogenic Diet Cookbook makes it easy to keep keto on the table every day of the week with family-friendly, one-pot meals for your skillet, slow cooker, sheet pan, stock pot, and more. With recipes ready to eat in under 45 minutes, this ketogenic diet cookbook is your go-to guide for setting the stress of staying in ketosis aside.

The One-Pot Ketogenic Diet Cookbook includes:

• No-Mess Meals with simple-to-prep recipes using only one-pot or pan
• Over 100 Easy Ketogenic Diet Recipes with clear instructions for recipes such as Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Cheesy Cauliflower Rice, Keto Hot Fudge, and much more
• Quick to Set with ketogenic diet recipes ready in 30-45 minutes
• Simple Ingredients with less than 8 ingredients per recipe
• Handy Extras with cooking tips, nutritional information, and weekly menu planners to help you stay on track with the ketogenic diet

Keeping things simple and delicious, The One-Pot Ketogenic Diet Cookbook helps you stay on track with the ketogenic diet and lifestyle.

An absolute must for anyone interested in the development of paganism in the modern world. I cannot recommend this book enough.--Janet Farrar, coauthor of A Witches' Bible

At last, we have a history of British Paganism written from the inside, by somebody who not only has a good knowledge of the sources, but explicitly understands how Pagans and magicians think.--Ronald Hutton, author of The Triumph of the Moon and The Witch

What do we mean by paganism--druids, witches, and occult rituals? Healing charms and forbidden knowledge? Miracles of Our Own Making is a historical overview of pagan magic in the British Isles, from the ancient peoples of Britain to the rich and cosmopolitan landscape of contemporary paganism. Exploring the beliefs of the druids, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings, as well as Elizabethan Court alchemy and witch trials, we encounter grimoires, ceremonial magic, and the Romantic revival of arcane deities. The influential and well-known--the Golden Dawn, Wicca, and figures such as Aleister Crowley--are considered alongside the everyday cunning folk who formed the magical fabric of previous centuries. Ranging widely across literature, art, science, and beyond, Liz Williams debunks many of the prevailing myths surrounding magical practice, past and present, while offering a rigorously researched and highly accessible account of what it means to be a pagan today.

A contemporary tale of four fey sisters.

Bee: the practical one, the lynchpin; still living in the family home of Mooncote in Somerset, where she has met an unconventional boyfriend that not even her sisters are aware of.

Stella: a DJ among other things. Currently hanging around the Med after completing a series of gigs in Ibiza, she has vowed never to return to Mooncote following a row with Bee, but that was then...

Serena: a single mother and fashion designer living in Notting Hill, increasingly uncertain of her relationship with long-term boyfriend Ben, a Camden-based rock singer and the son of a family friend.

Luna: the youngest, head-strong and free-spirited, a wanderer living out of a horse-drawn van while she follows the Gypsy Switch: the route of horse fairs that spans the length of the country.

The Fallow sisters, scattered like the four winds but now drawn back together, with the comet due, united in their desire to find their mother, Alys - a former Vogue cover model who disappeared a year ago without warning or explanation. They have help, of course, from the star spirits and the no-longer-living, but such advice tends to be cryptic and is hardly the most dependable of guides. How is the comet connected to all this, and what of the huge cloaked intruder, stinking of blood and earth, who surprises Stella one night while she's home alone? The sisters soon come to realise that their mother's disappearance may be part of something far bigger and much darker than they had ever suspected...

Rough Music explores transgression and shame in British folklore and customs. It takes in a wide array of examples including Bonfire Night, Wassail, Morris dancing, Mari Lwyd, and Twelfth Night, along with happenings like Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, and street football. Liz Williams explores the roots and roles of violence, mockery, protest, and public shaming. She also addresses alternative culture and modern protests, such as the Battle of the Beanfield and the Stonehenge Free Festival. The interaction between racism and traditions involving blackface, alongside the emergence of all-female Morris sides, is also examined. Finally, Rough Music looks at folklore's evolution in the digital age, highlighting new developments such as ghost bikes. This engaging book offers an entertaining yet rigorous look at British folklore and culture.

Keep it keto with this guide to pre-made weeknight meals that are always ready to go

A little planning and prepping go a long way toward success on the ketogenic diet. In Keto Meal Prep, you'll make healthy, homemade keto meals a regular part of your routine with tips, lists, and instructions for preparing your meals in advance.

This keto guide sets you up for success on the ketogenic diet with:

• Weeknight meals, ready to serve--With your meals organized and ready five days a week, sticking to a keto diet is easier than ever.
• Keto meal prep 101--Get a crash course on the best practices for meal prep, including batch cooking, storage tips, and finding the right schedule for you.
• Three meal-plan sections--Work through 10 days of meal prep for each type of plan: beginners, those who work out regularly, and longer-term keto eaters looking to maintain results.

Get the keto diet book that keeps it simple with a straightforward plan for weekly meals from the ultimate keto meal prep book.

Everything You Need to Plan Your Pagan Wedding

Handfasting is quickly becoming a widely practiced tradition, not only for pagans, but for people from all walks of life. This book is a thorough resource that shares rituals, sample vows, and all the information you need to plan your own ceremony or serve as a celebrant for others.

In Modern Handfasting, you will discover the history, legal considerations, logistics, and magic of the big day. Author Liz Williams--a priestess and longtime celebrant--guides you through writing your vows, opening the ceremony, creating and consecrating a circle, calling the quarters, tying the knot, and closing the ceremony. You will also discover tips and stories from other couples and celebrants as well as practical information on early planning, troubleshooting unexpected problems, finding a celebrant, and performing love magic. Learn how to choose flowers, dates, and other details with magical correspondences.

Rediscover your sense of wonder. The sequel to Comet Weather.

The Fallow Sisters: Bee, Stella, Serena, Luna; four fey sisters drawn ever further from the familiar world of contemporary London and their Somerset home, from motorways, fashion design and music, into darker realms where no one is who they seem and nothing is to be trusted.

When Serena's latest collection is mysteriously shredded on the eve of fashion week, the arrival of a wealthy benefactor seems a Godsend, but is he all he seems, and what of the green-skinned girl Bee takes in after finding her cowering in a churchyard? How are these connected to the magpie changeling (who claims to be an angel) sent to watch over Stella or the timeslips Luna is experiencing with ever greater frequency now that she's pregnant...?

Something is coming for the Fallow sisters, their lovers and their friends, but they have no idea what, and their mother Alys is no help as she's gone wandering again, though she did promise to return by Christmas, and December is already here...

Rediscover your sense of wonder...

Spring is in the air. As the Fallow Sisters and their friends recover from the events of Christmas, life has taken on a semblance of normality, but that's never going to last. They have made enemies, and it's not long before darker concerns intrude on their comfortable existence in contemporary London and their Somerset home. Once again they face danger beyond their understanding; a threat they are determined to identify and master.

Serena's relationship with the movie actor, Ward, is going from strength to strength, but when she is dragged back to the past while on location with him in Brighton, she knows the discovery of a dead airman is significant, but has no idea how. And what was Ward's ex Miranda doing there in the year 1893? Miranda had been present during some of the events of the winter, but was her role more significant than anyone realised?

When Diana, the Huntress, appears to Stella in central London and sets her a task to complete, Stella knows she can't refuse, but is it something she can hope to achieve?

If only the sisters could trust their mother, but they all sense there are things that Alys isn't telling them and instinct warns them to be wary of her. And what of Nick Wratchall-Haynes, master of the local hunt? He has proved an ally before, but does he have his own agenda, and can he be counted on to help them again?

A new Fallow Sisters story

A new Inspector Chen story set in Singapore Three

A new tale set on the Matriarchal Mars of Winterstrike and Phosphorus

A new story from the world of The Ghost Sister and Bloodmind

All this and so much more in Liz Williams' stunning new collection. A mix of brand new stories and those only available previously in digital format via subscription comprise the majority of the book, with very few stories available elsewhere. Thirty-two stories that enchant, dazzle, and blur genre boundaries; thirty-two stories that take the reader from realms of wonder and magic to worlds of intrigue and danger.

Take a deep breath, and leap in...

Contents

Introduction

Back Through the Flaming Door

Blackfast

Colder Than the Day

Dog Days in the Ghost Garden

Doveblack and Rosewhite

Flowerface

Greene Lyon

Mow Cop

Nightjar

On Milk Hill

Radioblack

The Teahouse

Saint Cold

Silence in the House of Moths

Swallows

The Book Rustlers

The Darker Half

The Child on the Hill

The Green World

The Ontologist

The White Herd

The Winter Garden

When we go to the island

Ungiven

West Wind

The Wording

Wrecktide

The Man in the Glass Wig

The Salt Star

The Lily White Boys

The Language of Fans

The Seamistress

Forty is a profound milestone in one's life, representing a time of reflection and transformation. As I approach my fortieth birthday, I find myself on a journey to free myself from mental slavery. This book serves as a personal journal, capturing my experiences in discovering my authentic purpose ordained by God.

Divided into three parts-Childhood, Early Adulthood, and Motherhood-each season of my life reveals different tests of faith and perseverance. Through candid reflections, I explore the challenges and triumphs that shaped my spiritual journey and personal growth.

The fourth part of this memoir details the practices that have been instrumental in my faith journey, providing insights that may help others seeking their own paths to healing and purpose. Year thirty-nine marked a significant turning point for me, a year of great emotional release, where all the tears I had held back throughout my life came flowing out.

Join me in this heartfelt exploration of faith, resilience, and the quest for freedom as I share my story of transformation and the lessons learned along the way. This book is an invitation for readers to reflect on their own journeys and embrace the purpose that awaits them.

A book of enduring hope for families and children facing blood cancers like leukemia and bone marrow or stem cell transplant, The Junk-Bike Crew and Mattie's Match tells the story of a creative and tough girl named Mattie and how her community of bike-riding friends search the world to find her Match.

Far across the sands of Mars, deep within the walls of a dead city, something stirs; an awakening that threatens to return a malice so ancient it is no longer remembered, except in darkest legend...

Winterstrike is at war and the target of deadly bombardment. Even so, the last thing Canteley expects is for her mother to send her away, and in the company of her formidable aunt at that. Aunt Sulie is a member of the ruling Matriarchy, who wrap secrets around them as thick as winter snowfall.

When Sulie takes her to the abandoned city of Tharsis, Cateley little imagines that the trip will unearth secrets long hidden and reveal the truth behind her own past. Recurring images of a blood red tower standing in the shadow of Olympus Mons have haunted her dreams. Now, at last, she has the chance to discover what they mean.

In Phosphorus, Liz Williams returns to the harsh Mars of her critically acclaimed novels Banner of Souls (shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award) and Winterstrike, delivering a tale laden with mystery and menace, as the Red Planet's bloody past and troubled present collide.