Historians have studied witchcraft for years, and many in medieval times were fascinated by this misunderstood religion and belief system. For author Steven Leslie Golding, it's one of the most positive, friendly, and nature-based religions that calls to him. In Philosophy of Witchcraft, he shares his story of his experiences, telling how he turned to Wicca more than six years in his early fifties. He discusses the history of witchcraft and offers a look at what ancient witches faced in medieval Britain. In addition, Golding shares an overview of the elements of the modern pagan witchcraft such as its festivals, weekend courses, rituals, the witch's tools, telepathy and clairvoyance, the imagery of witchcraft, spells, astral travel, and more. Drawing on his life as a solitary witch, one not part of a coven, Golding gives keen insight into to the often-misunderstood world of witchcraft and the occult.
This book aims to provide a systematic guide for doctors in training on how to enhance their medical academic portfolio. The authors of this book have extensive experience in leading and designing research, evidence synthesis and quality improvement projects that have resulted in several publications in international peer-reviewed journals as well as numerous presentations at national and international conferences and forums. It is worth noting that this book is not aimed at describing how to write an academic paper or how to secure a training post. It is predominantly aimed at giving the medical graduates and doctors in training the chance to enhance their academic portfolio and deal with the challenges and requirements of career progression in a simple, systematic and clear way using well recognised methodological approaches. It will also highlight some challenges that have recently been encountered by doctors in training, including the COVID 19 pandemic and the effect of such challenges on achieving the academic objectives that doctors in training are aspiring to. It will also address measures that can help tackling such challenges.
This book of short children's stories is about the adventures of our family pet Pug 'Violet.'The idea was originally conceived in 2014 when the antics of Violet, who had just turned three years old inspired the first story of 'Violet, The Fox and Alfie.' and from then on, subsequent stories evolved. Many of Violet's adventures include our four children's family pets (all dogs) and with whom Violet has had strong connections. Violet came into our family as a twelve week old puppy and was officially named and registered as Miss 'Violet Havoc'. At that time no one could have perceived that some of her antics would one day find themselves as the basis of children's stories. Violet was born with a mischievous and active mind and her second name 'Havoc', seemed somehow to personify the character she became and still remains to this day. Extremely inquisitive, of great intelligence and, single-mindedness. Whatever goes on, Violet always appears in the thick of it!
This book is about two friends who ventured into the night from their laboratory in search of dragons.
Six stories, for children between 4 and 9, of the adventures of the engines on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. As the engines run from Hythe, through Dymchurch and New Romney, on their way to Dungeness and back, they have all sorts of adventures. They also learn about the history of the railway, now over ninety years old, and of the Romney Marshes.
In the paradox between achieving your goals and achieving the Impossible Dream, which is preferable?Meanwhile, given a choice, should you opt for cathartic or therapeutic?The Guest House revives old acquaintances and reviews friendships that can't have a second life, while answering the question of whether it is ever too late to be part of your own coming of age novel. A Minsky Moment? Perhaps, but which Minsky?The Guest House examines the future through the looking glass of the past, without losing sight of the present. And I'm still convinced the inventor of the mute button deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
A timeless magical Christmas Tale bringing the Christmas feeling to all the family. The Christmas Tree is decorated, the lights are up, it's cold outside and snow is falling. Santa and his reindeer are on their way - it's Christmas Eve. A treat has been left and the family have gone to bed hoping Santa will visit. As night falls, the air is still and there's a sense of anticipation and magic in the air. You can feel butterflies in your stomach. Then on this Christmas night, the family hear what can only be Santa Claus, his sleigh and reindeer soaring through the cold night sky and landing on their roof to deliver their Christmas surprises.
It is October 1969 in Northern Ireland as trouble begins to erupt, threatening the peace of the land and its people. Before heading out on the town for the night, four boys-all named Billy-decide to give each other nicknames. As the Billys, now named Pedro, Pablo, Cochise, and Rodin, arrive at the Flamingo Ballroom, Rodin spots three girls he has never seen before. One of the girls is Mary Whyte, a Roman Catholic from Rasharkin, a village outside Ballymena. Her companions are her sister, Bronagh, and their cousin, Niamh. After spending some time together, Mary completely captures Rodin's mind and heart. When they all bid each other farewell, none realize the impact that the encounter will have on all of them, but especially Rodin. As a chain of events unfolds over the years, their lives take unusual turns that lead to an unfortunate estrangement, an eventual reunion, and a monumental dying wish. Mary Whyte Was Right Pedro is the tale of several teenagers living in Northern Ireland during troubled times as they mature, face challenges, and realize the power of one encounter.
A boy named Nick and his blue dog Solo go on an adventure into their garden and find that Lucy the frog has gone missing. They go looking for Lucy and bump into more of their wildlife friends along the way. This book is a great read for children wanting to go on a little adventure before bedtime.
In an anthology of diverse poems, Mzia Kvirikashvili Lawrence highlights the work of Georgian poets on their experiences, nature, and the people who surround their lives. The shared poems explore the cry of a thirsty woman from the desert as she longs for the arrival of spring, the joy of the purest of friendships as others count our blessings, the breaking of invisible beliefs in dreams that remind of a flow of multi-coloured tunes and rhythms, the rain that accompanies three-day-old butterflies as the fog reaches the depth of the abyss, the life lessons that come with the high price of tears and games without rules that either make us stronger or weaker, and a British cellist who fights with fire in her soul while touching the strong strings of her instrument with her bow and destroys the frame of the transient world. Misty-Coloured Pearl is an anthology of verse that shares the reflections of Georgian poets as they offer unique lyrical perspectives on life, love, and everything in between.
A story of friendship, acceptance and hope. In a laburnum tree in the Centre of Bretton Park, lives a unique bird called Barb. Her beauty and originality attract the attention of the other birds and park visitors, who see her as a symbol of hope, bringing them much comfort and happiness. She is loved by many and in return is grateful for her life and her friends. When things take a turn for the worst, Barb's instinct is to fly away from her troubles Will things get better? Can hope be restored?
May this book reach the ears of young children so they will learn to be kind, loving helpful and caring people. The book is suitable for all ethnicities, boys and girls. It can be read to children or as the children's reading ability develops they can read it themselves.
The Marital Muddle is a poetic peep into the wonders and wiles about the married life. It is an overview of the marital mileage with its countless events and episodes to which almost every married person can relate and find reason to relish or ruminate in a very personal way. Marriages are inherently fault prone since domestic battle-fields heat up into action on minor infringements or even a suspicion of an infringement. Marital Muddle with its contents is likely to infuse acceptance and tolerance for the multifarious fall outs of the marital bouts. This modest compilation is a source of encouragement for the prospective spouses, a consolation for those who are in the heat of the battle and a retrospective joy for the veteran warriors reminiscing the battles of the days gone by. This literally is the one breeding battle ground meant to stay active and relevant. Let the world relish the groom doom boom paradox!
Fight 4 Justice 2 is based on the court cases and how the judge from 2017 after winning the 5-day trial handled the cases which was passed to another judge and we are now in 2021. The family is no better off from 2014. We have the judge who is not following the orders from the probate family court or taking the orders and directions from the ruling of the trial judge in 2017 in the high court.
Tales From The Land Of The Fairy Folk is an illustrated collection of short stories for children aged 4 to 6 (approximately). Down a long, narrow lane in the middle of a busy Dublin street lives a family of Fairy Folk. They have lived on the island of Ireland since the beginning of time. They are tiny creatures - really. Not as big as your own big finger. But, man! Are they clever! And that is why they managed to survive when even the enormous dinosaurs disappeared. This is their story. Read it and find out how you can become a Fairy Folk friend.
This is a story of abuse, pain, and deception of all the people around you, not knowing who to trust and who not to, but never giving up hope. Through all the pain and the deception life would never be the same all the people you thought you knew you never did it, doesn't matter how many years are spent together.
Aristotle thought nine concentric spheres encircled the earth, the outermost being the heavens. Claudius Ptolemy thought planets moved in small circles spinning around larger spheres. Copernicus came along and proclaimed the sun the center of the solar system. So where did it all begin? Over the centuries, there have been many theories on how the universe evolved, both secular and religious. This book reveals the truth. From the earliest hunter gatherers, to warlords, to Roman emperors, and other dynasties, this book surveys the empires of old to modern times. It also delves into a variety of scientific theories, the nature of black holes, and more. Finally, the book considers what might happen in the next hundred years, the next one thousand years, and beyond.
'Building on the Foundation' is a unique book that provides biblical principles and truth for discipleship for new followers of Jesus Christ. Christian discipleship involves daily learning from the Word of God and yielding to the Holy Spirit to equip believers to become more and more like Jesus. Getting it right at the outset of this faith journey will make a massive difference between a fruitful and non-fruitful, productive and non-productive Christian. Therefore, this book provides an early springboard for early spiritual nurturing and personal growth.
Thomas was a science student and a committed Christian. Now, 20 years later, he is having serious doubts about his Christian beliefs. He has contacted me as his former university chaplain, in the hope I can answer some of his questions. In a series of emails he asks, for example, whether Adam and Eve actually existed, whether the Christmas stories are historically true. He also wants to know about God. Does God intervene in human lives, if so where does that leave the laws of science? Where is God? Can God be described? Does God answer prayer? What are we doing when we pray?Rothwell is trying to make sense of the Christian faith in this scientific world in which we live. Some will find the book too radical, others will find it liberating, and hopefully most will find it stimulating. In any event there is plenty of material for discussion and dialogue.
Blame Liesel: it was all her idea... First, she meets Tom in the Golden Dragon hotel in Nonthaburi. Second, she lets him take her to his room. Third, she tells Tom to: "e;Dream of Jenna dressed in royal blue sapphires."e; Oh yes Jenna! She's a young Thai girl. She's Tom's girlfriend - and she works for a Bangkok jeweller - and this makes her an asset to Project Sapphire. But romance is not the reason for the visit. Tom and Liesel are here to work. They have a contract with Veronique's company to train the Thailand Border Patrol to use a drone to monitor the heroin traffic that crosses their border with Myanmar. Liesel has an idea: if she's flying a drone, why not use it to earn a little extra? She knows Olaf. He's a Russian engineer who is mining for sapphires, just across the border in Myanmar. Liesel believes that with help from Tom, she and Olaf can help themselves to some of the smaller rough-cut sapphires... and use the drone to make lots and lots of money!It's a slam-dunk project! Tom flies it in - Olaf loads it up - Tom flies it back - Jenna sells them. What could possibly go wrong?
We all have dreams, talents, gifts and destinies to fulfill. Many times we live unfulfilled dreams because we have not yet ignited nor maintained the fire on our personal altar. Having repeatedly seen this sad occurrence, I was burdened to study the bible with a burning desire to find out why this happens even after the Lord may have given a sure word of prophecy to His children. I diligently read the bible to find out solutions which we can apply to our lives to curb the tendency where an alarmingly high number of people never get to fulfill their destinies. One of the biggest strategies the devil uses to destroy a believer's life is to ensure the fire on their personal altar dies down. One needs to know that the sole purpose of building an altar of sacrifice in God's kingdom is not to offer up animal sacrifice but rather to have a quiet place of one-to-one communication with God. It is here that a believer can ask forgiveness of sins, a factor which separates man from God and thereafter proceed to worship Him. Building an altar of sacrifice means you having a sacred or consecrated place of worship and adoration with God Almighty. It is sad to know some believers do not have a personal altar of sacrifice. On the other hand, quite a number of those who have do not take time to keep the fire burning on their altar. Every believer needs to have their private altar of sacrifice and ensure that it is kept burning day and night throughout their lifetime. The specified and acceptable sacrifice to be offered in your altar to God is the sacrifice of a burnt-offering of ADORATION and INCENSE of PRAISE. As the altar of incense burns every morning and evening, so is God expecting your prayers and praises to be raised every time from your altar. If the fire in your altar of sacrifice goes off, your altar becomes dormant and falls into ruins rendering your guiding angel ineffective while at the same time, giving the Devil the opportunity to mess up your life. It is obvious we do ourselves harm if we do not tend daily to our altars to keep the fire burning.
Alfie's Poetic Tales is a heartwarming collections of poems about animals that convey deeper moral lessons and values.
About the book:It's 1960. Eighteen year old Danny Higgins lives with his Mother, Father and Granny on a small seventeen acre farm on the Letirim/Cavan border. Money is scarce. However with careful management, constant work and simple pleasures, they make ends meet. Will this satisfy Danny ???????
A game of hide and seek gets Mighty Moose's friend, Roger Reindeer into difficulty. How can Mighty Moose help his friend out of a sticky situation?
This book and programme is for you if you are ready to do the following: Gain clarity on how to structure your life and learn to take strategic steps towards achieving your goals. Gain insight into your beliefs system, so you can either adjust or completely tweak your beliefs, to avoid toxic relationships! Break the pattern of limiting belief systems within your subconscious and take charge of your life. Learn to understand Money and Resources, so you can manage your finances and break the cycle of DEBT!Break addictive cycles of unwanted behaviours, so you can live a Liberated Life. Throughout this book, you will learn to begin breaking the cycle of unwanted psychological difficulties and understand how to identify problematic thoughts, using my 4 steps R.I.P.E PROGRAMME!
Bess of HardwickA powerful, confident, inspirational, intense woman of the 1500's. This book follows Bess through her four marriages, each one bringing her more wealth and status, whilst giving you an insight into her heritage through to her death.
Erik Magnussen is a wealthy refugee with an untenable martial arts skills living in the Western United States. He is travelling to the wilds of South Africa to start a new life but becomes embroiled in a political plot to murder two very important men who own vast diamond fields in Kimberley. He refuses to become involved and as a consequence is attacked a number of times but survives the attacks through his knowledge of martial arts and unarmed combat. His prowess with firearms is also vital to his survival. He befriends a street girl urchin who escaped from an English penal ship transporting convicts and orphans to Australia. He also meets and fall in love with a widow woman who is waiting for her late husband's estate to be finalised. Then, the widow is kidnapped by the plotters in an attempt to force Erik to comply with their demands for him to be the sniper that kills the two wealthy men.
Requiem for the Republic is a collection of socio-political essays on the state of the Irish nation. Unfortunately, the current 'New Ireland' is but a pale shadow of the republic that was established a hundred years ago in 1921 following the War of Independence. The thesis of these critical essays is that Ireland is no longer a true republic. It is the author's contention that it has become a servile secularist state, ruled by a political elite with an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for the common people. The essays look at different aspects of the transformation of a Christian nation into a secularist state. The main focus is on the clash of cultures between the toxic ideology of the 'New Ireland' and the high ideals set by the founding fathers of the republic. Of course, the views expressed by Bourke are his personal opinions. They are contestable and will be contested. Many 'liberal' writers choose to ignore the disintegration of Christian Ireland and its traditional values. However, Bourke will not be silent. He states his case with searing honesty knowing that to remain silent would not serve the public interest.
Thanks for reading this. It has been my plesure to write this and it will be my pleasure to teach and expand this knowledge. Robert Antill( all I said was that this fish was definately not good enough for Jehovah )Thanks to everyone in the world for your help and for your inspiration I am looking forward to a brighter future for all of us
The Musings is mainly a precis of an old wonderful book on the Lord's Prayer written many years ago by Dr. F. W. Farrar plus a few 'musings'.
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