Even though James has just celebrated his eleventh birthday and his magical abilities have just awakened, he feels like the most unlucky boy on the planet. He's not just sulking for no good reason-he is actually cursed with bad luck. It's hereditary and his family has dealt with their misfortune for generations. With the help of his two best friends and a wise wereparakeet he has just inherited, James is determined to alter his fate and to make the very best of his situation.

When archaeologists disturb the accursed scene of a centuries-old crime, strange accidents and apparitions start to occur, prompting Jen and Zeke to try to uncover long-buried secrets before the curse turns deadly.

In easy-to-read language, Alexandra Chauran reveals everything you need to know about hex detection and confirmation, how hexes work, cleansing and banishing rituals, and characteristics of curse casters.

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale. They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you. Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about: • Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring • The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I • The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession • The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family • The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit • And many more!

The Curse of the Rainbow Jersey is a peculiar lens on the history of professional cycling. It examines the infamous curse associated with wearers of the tunic awarded to the winner of the World Cycling Championships. The opening chapters look at how the curse originated with the death of Stan Ockers in 1955, other famous sports curses (including Curse of the Bambino, the US Masters Par 3 curse, and the curse placed on the Australian soccer team by a witch doctor), and also the history of the world cycling championships. The main body of the book is comprised of chapters dedicated to particular wearers of the rainbow jersey who were struck by misfortune, personal tragedy, or death. Examples include Paolo Bettini, whose brother died in a car crash on the way to a party to celebrate Paolo's win; Jean-Pierre Monser , who died in a race while wearing the jersey; and Tommy Simpson, who died while racing two years after being crowned champion. The ill fortune visited upon wearers of the rainbow jersey is bizarre and tragic; but is it anything more than random chance? The final chapter of the book evaluates whether this level of bad luck is higher than for any other sample of humanity. A chilling look at the history of cycling, sure to fascinate any fan of the sport. Graham Healy is a cyclist and journalist living in Dublin, Ireland.

For fans of Eloisa James and Sabrina Jeffries, comes a sparkling Regency romance debut.

WHAT IS THE UNIVERSE TRYING TO TELL YOU? LET THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL CURSE BREAKERS SHOW YOU HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EVIL AND ATTRACT GOOD LUCK! Do you sometimes feel like you've locked horns with the Devil? Does it seem like you've been jinxed - that someone has put the double whammy on you? Now you can finally be free of all misfortune as Good Luck is just around the corner! For centuries, people have been closely observing the world around them in the belief that certain events could foretell the future. These signs are called Omens, and their meanings have been handed down from generation to generation. Did you know it is considered good luck when you find a spider in your house at night? Or that a crowing hen signifies bad fortune? Many people still think that carrying a magnetic lodestone will protect them from evil and curses. This work will teach you how to remove ALL Hexes from your life - Surround yourself with Pure White Light and the Blessings of the Creator. There are Laws of the Universe, designed to protect you and cancel out all negativity from those who wish you band luck and misfortune. The Evil Eye, Curses, Black Magic will never trouble you again! Here are literally dozens of curses and superstitions along with the spells and rituals that will enable you to vanquish bad luck, know the future and create a better, happier life for you and your loved ones. Includes such popular superstitions as: -- Signs of Good or Bad Luck - The meaning of dogs howling and owls hooting - Signs of approach bad health and death - How to remove and protect yourself from the Evil Eye - Special Birthdays - Card playing and gambling - The meaning of Lucky Gemstones and MUCH MORE!