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1) Runes
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111 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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"Runes -- letters in a set of related alphabets used to write various Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet -- can be found across northwestern Europe, on everything from gravestones to jewelry. This mysterious and ancient script, in use from late antiquity through the early Middle Ages, has fascinated forensic scientists, archaeologists, linguists, art historians -- and even J. R. R. Tolkien. Illustrated with objects from...
2) Runes
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Runes are an ancient Scandinavian writing system. They have been used for hundreds of years as part of magical rituals, spells and foretelling the future and are steeped in mystery and secrecy. This book contains meanings of the twenty-four Runes, providing a simple and easy to follow guide for any aspiring Rune caster. Discover how to use this ancient form of divination as a tool for your own personal and spiritual growth. Learn how to make your...
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"Nordic runes are the most popular and easiest symbols to work with, and can effectively release energy for a positive purpose in one's life. Cassandra Eason, a well-known writer on crystals, Wicca, spells, and magic, explains to spiritual seekers exactly what runes are, how to make their own, which ones are right for them, and much more."--Provided by publisher.
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Forgotten Runes volume 1
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Welcome to the Runiverse.
A sprawling realm where the mundane meets magic, esoteric cults of wizards wield extraordinary power.
In a land where runes and dreams shape destiny itself, non-magical folk harbor deep suspicion of such power, and in the wrong hands, fear is the most devastating weapon of all.
There are a thousand stories of intrigue and enchantment to tell, and this is just the beginning...
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Forgotten Runes Wizard's Cult volume 3
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A sprawling realm where the mundane meets magic, and esoteric cults of wizards wield extraordinary power.
In a land where runes and dreams shape destiny itself, non-magical fold harbor deep suspicion of such power, and in the wrong hands, fear is the most devastating weapon of all.
There are a thousand stories of intrigue and enchantment to tell, and this is just the beginning...
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96 pages; : illustrations (colour) ; 16 cm
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A guide to the secrets of rune-reading, an ancient predictive art, that teaches you how to lay out runes and interpret them instantly. Once the sacred alphabet of the Germanic people of Northern Europe, runes are more than 2,000 years old. Runes (meaning a secret or mystery) were words of power, once carved on amulets, rings and weapons, and found as inscriptions on tombstones. The 1st rune, Fehu, is connected with cattle, and since wealth was measured...
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This is the unabridged audio recording of M.R. James' excellent ghost story 'Casting the Runes'. The author's stories were written with the purpose of being read aloud in the long tradition of spooky Christmas Eve tales. This highly-praised version, narrated by David Collings, is sure to scare and delight in equal measure.
11) Raven's Runes
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All the realms, including Earth, are poised on the edge of darkness. Kat cannot seem to get a foothold against the witch who threatens everything she loves. As the light is snuffed out, Kat wonders: Is this Ragnarok? It has all the earmarks, including the dragon Jormungand who stretches across the sky. Waiting… In the meantime, Bran has sought out the wizard, Myrddin, who has taken on the task of helping the former god. Bran doesn't know what he...
12) Blood Runes
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If you love historical fiction, this novel will cut your breath from the beginning.
In the eleventh century, after leaving the misty shores of Markland a Viking drakkar is dragged to the Yucatan Peninsula where the Mayan culture flourishes. By marrying the daughter of a tribal chief, Bjarni becomes aware of a treasure hidden in the ruins of an abandoned temple. Years later he decides to return to Greenland but his ship sinks. Upon reaching land he...
13) Awakened Runes
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"Eyes to the horizon," were the last words the king spoke to his wife before the abrogator channeled dark power and murdered them both. Their deaths activated an enchantment that concealed the identity of their two sons and allowed the king's brother, Kaellor, to escape with the heirs to the Southlands.For twelve years, Kaellor raises the boys in relative anonymity. Without explanation, the barrier concealing their identity frays. The abrogators renew...
14) Reindeer Runes
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Have yourself a very Merry Witchmas in Holiday Haven, where the magic and mystery of Christmas is snow joke!
Lumi Northrop is a powerful guardian of the north-the North Star Reindeer Sanctuary, that is.
When Rudolph vanishes the week before Christmas, Lumi is thrust from the peace and quiet of her family's farm, into the magical town of Holiday Haven to help find him.
Lumi quickly discovers that Rudolph isn't the only local celebrity who's gone...
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"What kind of home are we returning to that a man has to be able to defend himself with the sword?" These heavy thoughts preoccupy Bryndor, who is trapped in the Valley of the Cloud Walkers. Violent supernatural storms devastate the summit of the Korjinth Mountains, insulating and isolating any in the valley. He uses the time to train with the sword, to understand his wolvryn companion and something of his place in the world.In Aarindorn, Karragin...
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Can a secret runic message lead to murder?
As Lucy and Rafe plan their wedding, everyone wants to get involved. The vampire knitting club is crafting the gown, William's catering, and Miss Watts are making the cake. Everything's under control. Or is it? Just as Lucy begins to believe there won't be a hitch in their plans, she receives a curious wedding gift that leads to murder.
Between hen parties, her parents arriving early, running a knitting...
17) Lord of Runes
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Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan are no strangers to the occult. Yet when Varian is bequeathed a dangerous magical book by an old colleague, the infamous investigators find themselves on the trail of a necromancer bent on becoming the new avatar of a strange and sinister demigod-one of the legendary runelords. Along with a team of mercenaries and adventurers, the crime-solving duo will need to delve into a secret world of dark...
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As head of the Border Patrol's Paranormal Operations Unit, Clay Chiles has found a place where he can function and a surrogate family to replace the one he never truly had. He keeps hidden a lot of secrets, and both fears and longs for the day he may be able to take that one long step out of solitude and darkness into love and light.
Before he can do that, however, he has to face some surprising facts about himself and deal with some horrific enemies....
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As head of the U.S. Border Patrol's Paranormal Operations Unit, Clay Chiles has found a place where he can serve with honor and a surrogate family to replace the one he never truly enjoyed. When he meets Elven warrior Arondel and begins to build the partnership he had never hoped to find, life seems good. Still for two life-long loners to merge their lives, hearts and minds, an occasional conflict is bound to arise.
Clay's discovery he has not only...
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Karolina Inn Runes Karolina was beautiful. Named after the State she was born. A rich heiress with fiery red hair whose heart could not be tamed. Her father wanted her to settle down and marry, or else, he would cut her out of his will. Its not that he didn't love her, its just that it was the only way he knew she would settle down. All she seemed to care about was her career! She wanted to attend the university to be trained as a nurse instead. That...
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