Traditional stories about curses which we know are always bad, and enchantments which are sometimes good!

Ten short stories include the tale of Queen Cimorene's Frying Pan of Doom, a yarn about a magical blue chipmunk with a passion for chestnuts, and a story about an enchanted wizard's daughter.

An Official Harry Potter: Book of Spells is a complete lexicon of all the spells, curses, enchantments and magical abilities used within the magical world of Harry Potter. From the dreaded Avada Kedavra curse to the little known Jelly-Legs Jinx. From Harry's go-to Expelliarmus spell to Hermione's infamous usage of the Wingardium Leviosa charm. From the mind-wiping Oblivate charm to the Half-Blood Prince's violent Sectumsempra curse, you will learn about the pronunciation, the etymology, and the usage of these spells and many, many more throughout these hallowed pages. Over 200 spells will be covered in this tome of magical knowledge. From basic jinxes any first year could perform, to the most advanced branches of dark magic only found in the dimmest corners of the Restricted Section at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Be wary, young sorcerer. Be careful not to let Filch catch you...

Gas prices. Traffic. Your boss. Your former boss. Your coworkers. Your crush. Doctors. Customer service. Who can you call to get that monkey off your back? You can’t call anyone because they won’t return your calls. Isn’t it time to have a little ammo of your own? Find it here: fifty custom maledictions for situations you run into every day, and for people you know and wish you didn’t. The Little Book of Curses and Maledictions puts the power back in your hands with its user-friendly, step-by-step instructions. Learn how to place spells, incantations, hexes, and more. Authentic, ancient curses from around the world are tweaked for easy, contemporary use. The book covers the four essentials for practicing any kind of magic: what to do and say, what materials to use, what frame of mind to be in, and what limits to set. In some cases it even matters where you are when you set your curse, what time of day it is, and who’s around. Create the life you deserve using the power of the ages.

The Book of Shadows spellbook makes the perfect ally for any practising Witch or starting Wiccan, it contains over 150 Spells, Charms, Potions and Enchantments from all over the world. Covering a variety of categories including Harmony, Prosperity, Protection, Love, Healing, Success, Fertility and many more. Included in the back of the book are approximately 20 blank pages for you to add your own notes or spells.

Do you want to cast a spell on a suitor, banish a ghost, cure a toothache, or harvest protective herbs? If so, this is the book for you. The Complete Book of Spells, Curses, and Magical Recipes explains how men and women throughout history have invoked the supernatural for specific uses and provides information about the history of witchcraft, magical recipes, and occult practices from ancient to modern times. Here is a comprehensive and enlightening guide to the rites, rituals, and magic of cultures throughout time.

A spell that gets you land, money, long golden hair, or a date to the prom can’t be a curse, can it? A curse just gets you dead. Or does it?. . . In these ten stunning short stories, boys and girls learn firsthand just what magic spells, enchantments, and curses really can do. “Give this one to readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural.” —Booklist