An invaluable resource for beginners and adepts alike; this best-selling and frequently recommended book on Wiccan magic and witchcraft has been updated and revised; now featuring a Year-and-a-Day calendar for the solitaire who is beginning to explore Wicca on his or her own. Loads of new spellsNew for this edition: A Year-and-a-Day calendar; Expanded information on creating a personal grimoire and book of Shadows; the witchs spell manual and bible.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. No frivolous filler here!By Bellum BooksI really enjoyed this book the first time I read it a while back; but did not appreciate its breadth until I picked it up again subsequent to a trip made to Japan this past spring.Being so unfamiliar with Japanese architecture; I was somewhat overcome by Japans complex architectural history and the intertwining of Japanese; Chinese and Korean religion and culture as influences. Fortunately; I retained some impact from the first reading as I was able to recognize many salient architectural features on my subsequent tour of parts of Japan; remarkably; with the authors David and Michiko Young in person as expert guides.The book covers the archaeological prehistoric development of Japanese architecture in preparing the reader for that which is still visible and visitable in Japan today.The Youngs illustrate and explain religious and political architecture as seen in shrines and monuments but dont fail to pay attention to domestic and modern architecture. For a small book; it is very well illustrated with colour drawings and photographs and; as I brought the book along on my trip; I found it to give context to he standard travel guides used by tourists.As a primer; especially before a trip to Japan; I must give this modest tome a "five stars" rating. No frivolous filler here!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Introduction to the History of Japanese ArchitectureBy RoninWhile not very technical in nature; the key word to the title is "Introduction". This is a great place to start if you are interested in the subject; and also a great book to have before visiting Japan to get some ideas of things you may want to see. The book is filled with color photos and drawings of the buildings and their intricate details; showing both interiors and exteriors. The book illustrates many examples of shrines; temples; houses; mansions; torii; and castles including a nice drawing depicting Nobunagas Azuchi which was destroyed by fire during the Warring States. I like this book very much and highly recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Read books was in good conditionBy Conigliara A. CooperThe Books focus was mostly on Japanese interior as for a strong intro to japanese Archtiecture. The Religion of Japan was all so hinted at through the interiors