'Snake Fat and Knotted Threads' provides a unique resource about traditional Finnish healing magic and spells, folk customs and myths. All information provided is based on the author's research and practical experience.

This detailed study of the history of the Green Man follows this motif back from the previous earliest known examples into its hitherto unrecognised origins in India about 2300 years ago.

Inner work is a name commonly given to the inner processes that happen in ritual. It can also mean the transformation of the psyche that comes about through engaging in religious ritual. However, the best kind of inner work also has an effect outside the individual and outside the circle. When rituals are focused only on self-development, they tend to be a bit too introspective. Ritual is about creating and maintaining relationships and connections - between body, mind, and spirit; with the Earth, Nature, the land, the spirit world, the community, and friends. It is about making meaning, weaving a web of symbolism, story, mythology, meaning, community, and love. Creating a community that welcomes and celebrates diversity. Creating strong and authentic identity to resist the pressures of consumerism and commercialism and capitalism. Weaving relationship with other beings: humans, animals, birds, spirits, deities.

"This book brings together forgotten lore with the magic and medicine of plants for the ultimate journey through a botanical wonderland. Including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's magical and medicinal properties, the book is arranged by general environment, and each chapter contains a cultivated selection of plants, arranged alphabetically by popular common name"--

Blacksmith Gods is a unique compendium of fascinating facts, fantasy and mystery relating to that universal archetype, the blacksmith. Covering many countries and cultures the book explores charming folk tales and customs alongside the often cruel myths of the metal-working Gods. Discover the mysterious magic associated with them and their craft, from pre-history to the modern age.