JORDAN D. BROWN has written award-winning books, articles, and websites for children, teachers, and parents. His clients include Scholastic, Sesame Workshop, TIME for Kids, and Thirteen/WNET. His nonfiction work includes Robo World, a biography of a robot designer (Joseph Henry Press, 2005); his children's fiction includes Just Kidding! (2001) and Animal E.R. (1999). Brown has written science articles, games, and humorous songs about astronomy, paleontology, marine biology, and much more for the American Museum of Natural History's kids website, OLogy. Brown has also served as Educational Consultant for a variety of preschool children's shows, including The Mr. Men Show (Cartoon Network), Dinosaur Train (PBS), My Friend Rabbit (NBC), and Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (Nickelodeon).

Llewellyn's 2011 Witches' Datebook is perfect for the busy Witch on the go. An appointment book, calendar, and magical reference all rolled in one-this practical datebook will help you align your life with the Wheel of the Year. Packed with Sabbat recipes, Moon rituals, tips on using magical herbs, Sabbat musings, and astrological information, you'll find fun, fresh ways to celebrate the sacred seasons and enhance your practice.This edition features articles on storytelling in ritual (Deborah Lipp), animal medicine (Kristin Madden), found magic (Dallas Jennifer Cobb), creating a paired path (Gwinevere Rain and N. Dante Lugo), and choosing the May queen (Magenta Griffith).

Gain insight on issues relevant to you and find some great tips and ideas for living your craft every day in Llewellyn's indispensable Witches' Companion. Stay one step ahead of the latest witchy trends and craft practices with the provocative and practical articles, how-tos, and lunar information inside this guide. This year's almanac features twenty-one thought-provoking essays on a variety of timely topics--the magical benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle, inviting house spirits to participate in rituals, finding magic on the Internet, and much, much more. Must Pagans Do Everything Pagan? by Barbara Ardinger Conferring Celebrity Status on "Big Name Pagans" by Boudica Chakra Balancing and Tarot by Calantirniel Green Witch Initiation by Susun S. Weed Personal Myths by Lupa Written for busy modern witches, Llewellyn's Witches' Companion is the perfect complement to our Witches' Calendar and Witches' Datebook. Includes a sixteen-month calendar featuring lunar information to fuel your spellwork and rituals.

Add a little magic to each day in 2011. The quick and easy spells in this almanac make it perfect for beginning spellcasters and busy Witches. Cast a shadow spell, make a protection charm, scry with a magic mirror--the bewitchments, recipes, rituals, and meditations in Llewellyn's Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac help you use the unique energies of each day and season to gain skill in your Craft and enhance your life. For your convenience, the 365 spells are cross-referenced by purpose: love, health, money, protection, home and garden, travel, and communication. This handy spellbook features space for notes and a wealth of spell-crafting essentials so you can create your own spells. Planetary influences for each day * The Moon's sign and phases A glossary of magical terms * Pagan holidays and lore Color and incense correspondences for each day Timing tips to add planetary power to your spells The magical workings in this spellbook were composed by many of your favorite Witches and writers: Chandra Alexandre, Elizabeth Barrette, Castiel, Dallas Jennifer Cobb, Raven Digitalis, Ellen Dugan, Abel R. Gomez, Ember Grant, James Kambos, Sharynne MacLeod NicMhacha, Paniteowl, Susan Pesznecker, Diana Rajchel, Laurel Reufner, and Tess Whitehurst. ~ 10th Year of Publication! ~

Parents want the perfect name for their child. Among the baby books available today, none are tailored to the needs of witches, pagans, and other seekers.

Filled with practical spells, rituals, and ideas for invoking the power of the elements, Llewellyn's 2011 Magical Almanac has been inspiring all levels of magical practitioners for over twenty years. With this collection of magical wisdom at hand, you can enhance every day of your life and deepen your craft with nature's empowering energies. Get organized and keep track of important dates with a calendar section-now shaded for easier "flip to" reference-featuring world festivals and holidays, 2011 sabbats for both Northern and Southern hemispheres, and Full Moons. You'll also find the Moon's sign and phase, plus each day's color and incense to help you maximize the power of your magical work. This edition also includes enlightening articles, organized by element, on everything from keeping nature journals to ritual fire dancing. Achieve your goals with voice magic Interpret bird omens for wise counsel Express gratitude with a blessing bowl Connect with Irish faeries for protection, health, & healing Published annually for over twenty years

Now, for the first time, a book reclaims the lost, rich heritage of working with faery folk that our pagan ancestors took as a matter of course. Learn to work with and worship with faeries in a mutually beneficial way. Practice rituals and spells in which faeries can participate, and discover tips to help facilitate faery contact. Photos and illustrations.

The "thinking person's" approach to Witchcraft, this manual to the theory and practice of Witchcraft is aimed at the serious student: specifically, the practicing Witch. It is written conversationally, taking to the individual as though the student were being trained through the author's coven.

Let your home nourish your soul and uplift your spirits. Swirl magical botanicals into your cleaning supplies, call fairies into your garden, ask a spider for advice. Clear clutter for clarity, perform the oatmeal cookie ritual for abundance, or make a sweet dreams charm for a good night's sleep. In this delightful book, intuitive counselor Tess Whitehurst reveals how your home can be a powerful catalyst for personal transformation and manifestation. She offers a variety of simple, whimsical ways to create a harmonious home while enhancing your own happiness, intuition, and magical power. Praise: "Filled with valuable information and ancient wisdom to activate sparkling energy and create true sacred space in your home. I recommend it!"—Denise Linn, author of Sacred Space