The Emerald Serpent


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From the author of the critically acclaimed The Kira Chronicles trilogy, comes a story set in the wild and beautiful ancient Scottish landscape of the Caledonian Forest.Etaine is an Eadar Ranger: white-skinned, black-haired and emerald-eyed. Sworn to protect, she fights Fada, religious zealots determined to replace the Eadar's Serpent Goddess with their own gods of stone.When the Ranger bands come together and Etaine meets Cormac, she is convinced she has found her longed for true-mate. The pure blood of the ancient Eadar runs strong in Etaine and Cormac's veins, and their joining has the potential to open the Emerald and Serpent Ways to them; old worlds only true-Eadar can enter.But their love affair goes tragically amiss, with catastrophic consequences.The years pass and Etaine slowly rebuilds her life but Fada attacks escalate until the Eadar are forced to fight for their very existence.As Fada mass to commit more bloody slaughter, the bands join and Etaine comes under Cormac's command, the last Eadar she ever wants to see again. Together they have a weapon that can defeat Fada, but to use it, Etaine must learn to trust again and Cormac to Remember.And time runs short: the Serpent rises.




Tales of the Emerald Serpent


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Taux, city of cursed stone and home to a growing population of the displaced. Deep within its walls rests the old Ullamaliztli Stadium, and it's fabled Black Gate, where life treads a fine line between law and chaos. Tales of the Emerald Serpent allows readers a glimpse into this shadow world as nine authors tell a shared world mosaic that sets this fantasy anthology apart from any on the shelves today.




The Sword & The Serpent


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The Sword & The Serpent is a unique book about magick that reveals many of the arcane secrets of the occult arts.The Sword & The Serpent is a record of a series of experiments in astral travel that were undertaken by the magician AnkhafnaKhonsu in 1996. Each journey crosses one of the Paths of the Serpent in their ascent of the Qaballistic Tree of Life. Taken together these visions of the Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah, the ancient Book of Formation, represent the path of initiation into the mysteries of Hermetic Magick.The Sword & the Serpent describes each of the Paths of the Serpent in great detail and introduces the reader to the many strange and unexpected entities that inhabit these spiritual realms. Along the way it tells the story of the magician AnkhafnaKhonsu's progress past the many obstacles and through the varied experiences that these travels upon the astral planes produced.




Five Elements: The Crimson Serpent


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Don’t miss the epic, action-packed finale of the middle grade series School Library Journal called “extremely entertaining and sure to be popular with fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson books and the 39 Clues series.” Five elements. One terrifying new world. One final stand. Gabe and his friends thought they had finally discovered a way to destroy the shadow dimension of Arcadia forever. But they were tricked—and instead of saving San Francisco, they’ve merged it and Arcadia into one nightmarish reality. To undo their mistake, they’ll have to risk the ultimate sacrifice in a high-stakes battle that will unite all five elements…one last time.




The Serpent's Embrace


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Desperate Queen Makes a Pact with a Serpent God in Epic Fantasy Adventure In a kingdom parched by drought and threatened by despair, Queen Amara faces an agonizing choice. Her people are suffering, and a relentless sun bakes the land. When whispers of a powerful serpent deity reach her ears, Amara makes a desperate bargain. In exchange for rain and prosperity, she agrees to a dark pact, but the consequences are far-reaching. A Twist on Power: Amara's bargain grants her kingdom life-saving water, but it also unleashes a chilling transformation within her. As the serpent's influence grows, her decisions become ruthless and cold, leaving her people questioning their once-beloved queen. Friendship and Sacrifice: Amara's loyal friend, Kaveri, becomes her confidante in this struggle. Witnessing the queen's transformation, Kaveri risks everything to find a way to sever the pact, even if it means sacrificing her own strength. Facing a Two-Fronted War: While Amara grapples with the serpent's influence within, a neighboring kingdom eyes Chola's newfound prosperity with suspicion, threatening war. Now, Amara must not only break free from the serpent's hold but also defend her kingdom from external forces. A Fractured Bond, An Uncertain Future: The ritual to sever the pact is successful, but it comes at a heavy price. Kaveri bears the scars of the serpent's influence, while Amara retains a lingering connection to the deity. As a tremor shakes the land and a monstrous sandstorm approaches, Amara must embrace this fractured bond and use her connection to the serpent to save her people and restore balance. Unveiling the Serpent Legacy: This epic fantasy adventure explores themes of power, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between humanity and divinity. Amara's journey is filled with heart-wrenching choices, unexpected alliances, and a revelation that challenges everything she thought she knew about herself. Will she remain a human queen or embrace the serpent legacy that now runs through her veins? The future of Chola hangs in the balance.




Book 4


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This book is the introduction, the foundation upon which all further magical work will be based. Its simplicity, clarity and depth is without equal occult literature. The First part of Book Four deals with Yoga in a very sound and methodical manner, stripping it of the mysterious and glitter. Soberly, Crowley describes each step as a technique of mental and/or physical discipline, ultimately resulting in complete control of the will and with this, control of the physical and mental body. Crowley speaks with authority as he is one of the few writers on the subject of Yoga and Magick who has attained Dhyana and Conversation with his Holy Guardian Angel through discipline and ritual practice. The second part of Book Four is an encyclopedia of magical symbolism, the working tools in practical magick. All of the paraphernalia employed in ritual magick are carefully explained in both psychological and mystical terms. The Wand is the will of man, his wisdom, his word, the Cup is man's understanding, the vehicle of grace; the Sword is reason, the analytical faculty of man; and the Pantacle is man's body, the temple of the Holy Ghost. All phenomena are sacraments. Every fact must enter into the Pantacle. It is the great storehouse from which the Magician draws. The laws and truths of the occult world which are presented here give the student a sound working knowledge and set him firmly on the path. Book Four is a concise, direct and honest presentation.




The Serpent in the Garden


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A wedding day murder leads to a commissioned portrait painter fighting to defend his reputation in this historical mystery filled with greed and revenge from bestselling author Janet Gleeson. She opened the shagreen box. Couched in gray silk was an emerald necklace, one he had not seen for twenty years. The stones were just as he recalled them: a dozen or more, baguette cut and set in gold links, with a single ruby at the center. Flashes of verdigris, orpiment, and Prussian blue sparkled in the candlelight. The form of this necklace was as disturbing as ever. It had nearly cost him his life. It is the summer of 1765. The renowned and exquisitely dressed portrait painter Joshua Pope accepts a commission to paint the wedding portrait of Herbert Bentnick and his fiancée, Sabine Mercer, to whom Bentnick has become engaged less than a year after the death of his first wife. Joshua has barely begun the portrait when a man's body is found in the conservatory. A few days later, Sabine's emerald necklace disappears, and Bentnick accuses Joshua of theft. The painter is suddenly fighting not only for his reputation, but for his life. With a sure understanding of period detail and character, Janet Gleeson creates a richly nuanced tale of greed and revenge that plays out in the refined landscapes and dark streets of eighteenth-century London.




The Emerald Tablets of Thoth-The-Atlantean


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The Spiritual, Occult and Historical significance of the "Emerald Tablets" is almost beyond belief of modern man. Written around 36,000 B.C. by Thoth, an Atlantean priest-king, this manuscript dates far back beyond reach of any Egyptian writings ever found. The author, Thoth, a Master-Teacher of the early Egyptians, put this treatise to writing in his native Atlantean language and Dr. Doreal, by use of his expertise as an Occultist and Master of time and space, was given the directive to retrieve these Tablets and translate them into English for the edification of modern man. The powerful and rhythmic verse of Thoth is wonderfully retained in Doreal's translation. Contained within the pages of Thoth's masterpiece of Spiritual and Occult Wisdom is the synthesis of the Ancient Wisdom Teachings, the guideline for initiates of all ages, revealing the Knowledge and Wisdom hitherto held secret, but now in this New Age, revealed to all Seekers on the Path of Light. Dr. M. Doreal, Ms.D., Psy.D., is the Spiritual; Teacher of a multitude of Seekers of Light, having founded a Metaphysical Church and College - The Brotherhood of the White Temple, Inc. He is the author of all of the Organization's writings and teachings, having been given permission for the Esoteric Wisdom to be remitted in a public forum by the Great White Lodge, the Elder Brothers of mankind who shape and form the Spiritual evolution of earth's inhabitants. The Brotherhood of the White Temple, Inc. is a correspondence school, accredited through the State of Colorado, and mails out to its world-wide membership weekly Lessons of Truth. Its four and one-half year College Course unveils the secrets of the Symbolism of all Mystery Schools, giving precisely and beautifully, the step by step progression all Seekers have searched for in their quest for Oneness with God, and for attainment of Cosmic Consciousness. "Read, Believe or not, but read, and the vibration found therein will awaken a response in your soul.' - Doreal




The Brazen Serpent Chronicles


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The finest sword does not begin with the finest steel. It begins with a heart dedicated to mastering the skill of discipline. A hurried process can result in shattered shards of metal, and careless indifference produces slipshod workmanship. Only precise adherence to time tested standards coupled with exceptional ingredients and a masters genius will free the elements to become a unique masterpiece. The same is true with the flesh and blood that wields the sword. From the Manual of Discipline found in the Library of Vindryauthor unknown Following the downfall of the three great Aelfene kingdoms, sorrow and fear flood the world of Aelandra. Pride and the quest for power shreds the idyllic symbiosis between the ancient dragons of light and the Aelfen. Survivors scatter with hopes to preserve their ancient heritage, but dragons fallen into darkness train a Dragon Master with designs to slay all the Aelfen and bring the world of men under their control. Banished from the physical world, dragons of light leave a legacy to craft a weapon to aid men against the encroaching shadows, but time favors the evil Dragon Master and his dragons dedicated to subjugate the kingdoms of men. Can a young man and woman master the keys and find the courage necessary to gather the elements needed?




Magick


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First published in Liber ABA (Part II), Aleister Crowley�s dark masterpiece Magick is essential reading for students of Thelema and the occult. This guide to the principle tenets of black magic is a concise version of the more dense four-book magnum opus Liber ABA or �Book 4� and is recommended to initiates.