I don't believe that it would be unreasonable to say that this book is the reason that the first Fertile Ground Gathering was such a success. Most of us who helped to plan FGG read this book, and it saved us a number of headaches by giving us a list of things that we had to think about, before we ran into the problems that would have happened if we hadn't thought about them. For anyone planning a camping or other overnight event (whether it be a pagan event or not), this book is an absolute necessity.
ISBN-10: 0967822157, ISBN-13: 978-0967822150

Reviewed by: SpiritHawk

Fantastic full color photos, physical and metaphysical descriptions within this book. Both the authors take time to each write their own perspective about the stones - it's nice to get more than one point of view in a single book. This is one of my [SunRising] few "go to" books when I'm researching a stone I'm not familiar with. The stones are arranged alphabetically and there is an awesome index that lists symptoms with helpful stone names next to them. Highly recommended.
ISBN-10: 1556436688, ISBN-13: 978-1556436680

Reviewed by:SunRising

This is a great, compact resource. While the book is small, it's packed full of information and full color photos. If you're just starting research on stones, this would be my [SunRising] first suggested resource. The book is very easy to use; the stones are arranged alphabetically and the index includes the stone names and symptoms. If you're having problems with headaches, the index will point you to the appropriate pages for help with headaches. This is definitely one of my main "go to" books!
ISBN-10: 1841811750, ISBN-13: 978-1841811758

Reviewed by:SunRising

This isn't your regular cookbook. Karri Ann Allrich presents a series of recipes guided by the cycles of the moon and by the seasons of the year. She invites you to approach cooking from a magical perspective. One filled with a purpose that goes beyond feeding your body and into feeding your spirit. In this book you will find guidelines, "hints for using herbs and spices magicakally" as well as some of the yummiest food I've ever gotten from a cookbook. If you come over to see my copy of this book, you will instantly be able to tell how much I love it just by its worn pages.
ISBN-10: 1567180159, ISBN-13: 978-1567180152

Reviewed by:Truthsong

Illusions is about a man who has become a master of the Universe around him, able to manipulate it as he sees fit. He is worshiped by the masses as a Messiah for the miracles that he can produce, but no matter how many times he tries to tell everyone that he is no different than them, that they can do these things too, they don't listen. Finally, he gets fed up trying to teach people something when all they want are the material things he can give them. So he leaves, just stops being their savior. Upon finally finding someone like him, who understands what he's talking about and listens, he is finally able to teach what he's wanted to for so long. The book is so insightful and right its not even funny. Well, except for the part with the sesame seeds. That was funny~
Read it.
ISBN-10: 0099427869, ISBN-13: 978-0099427865

Reviewed by: Emerald Quetzal

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham is one of the very first books I read when embarking on my Pagan journey. This is an informative resource, but I remember it being a bit overwhelming when I was but a wee teenaged neophyte. Its scope is a little narrow to me now, but it is an excellent reference and a pretty good guide for Wiccans and those with Wiccan leanings.
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner is a book that definitely helps people, who, as the title suggests, do not have a coven or other group with which to practice. Cunningham defines and explains the usage of all of the commonly used ritual tools, such as the athame, cauldron, pentacle, candles, and many more. In this book, Cunningham also explains the general Wiccan concept of divinity and where and how the sun, moon, and elements factor into honoring the Divine. Cunningham also explains the magickal properties of some herbs, colors, and symbols. This book also teaches the reader how to use the information to create rituals and spells of his/her own.
I feel that this book is a great starting point for those interested in the Wiccan path as well as those who just want to learn something new. It is definitely a book that serves its purpose: a thoughtful mentor for those who either can not or do not choose to practice the Craft with others. If you are not new to your path or do not have specifically Wiccan leanings, this book can also serve as a reference for some of the little associations that sometimes slip the mind.
ISBN-10: 0875421180, ISBN-13: 978-0875421186

Reviewed by: Reaperess