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A comprehensive guide to the main varieties of birthstones, including their properties and structure.This volume features extracts from eight historical articles on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. This illustrative guide to birthstones is an ideal read for those who are interested in learning more about their spiritual connection to the natural world. Featured extracts taken from the following articles:- 'Gems and Gem Materials' Edward Henry Kraus- 'The Natural History of Gems - Or, Decorative Stones' C. W. King- 'Diamonds and Precious Stones - Their History, Value and Distinguishing Characteristics' Harry Emanuel- 'A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems' Hodder M Westropp- 'Precious Stones and Gems - Their History, Sources and Characteristics' Edwin W. Streeter- 'Gem Testing' B W Anderso- 'A Hand-Book of Precious Stones' M. D. Rothschild- 'Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters' G. F. Herbert Smith

An eclectic volume on the history of the supernatural in Britain and Ireland. Illustrating detailed aspects of mysticism and sorcery, this volume is a carefully curated collection of articles containing information on demons, witches, and spirits in the history of the British Isles and Ireland. The contents of this volume feature:- Elizabethan Demonology: Thomas Alfred Spalding- Scottish Demonology and Witchcraft- The Spirit World of Wales- Irish Witchcraft and Demonology: St. John D. Seymour

This compact volume is a wealth of knowledge on Neapolitan witchcraft, with a primary focus on the folklore behind the Cimaruta. Delve into the mysticism of rural Southern Italy in the early 1900s and explore the many traditional superstitions and beliefs of Naples. This fascinating collection of notes features an oral transcript between the author and a practising witch. A perfect read for those who wish to learn more about the Italian folk amulet, the Cimaruta, which is worn to ward off the evil eye's curse.

14 chansons et comptines pour enfants : Le roi Dagobert, Je voudrais un mari, Allons, gai Bergère, J'ai des pommes à vendre, La rose au boué, La boulangère a des écus, Marchons deux à deux, Ah mon beau château, La légende de Saint Nicolas, Le vent frivolant, Les cloches, Marie trempe ton pain, Dors mon petit quinquin, Dans le jardin de mon père