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100 Christmas gifts and decorations that are quick and easy to make and perfect for crafters of all abilities. Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are simple enough for beginners as well as seasoned crafters. There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing, sugarcraft, cross stitch, polymer clay and needlepoint. Each craft has a handy techniques section to get you started, followed by a range of quick projects that include embroidered snowflake bunting, papercut Christmas cards, knitted Santa and Rudolph finger puppets, crocheted stars and a sugar snowman. All the projects are made using tools and materials that are easy to source and provide all the inspiration you need to make Christmas extra special. This title is an updated edition of Quick and Easy Christmas, 2020, with 50 new projects to choose from.

This volume features a series of historical and informative publications delving into the dark and mysterious subject of demonology.Intended to guide readers in the historical context of demonology and the myths surrounding the subject, this volume is an illustrative resource of information and knowledge.Featured articles in 'Demonology' include:- 'Obsession and Possession of the Devil' by Augustine Calmet- 'Demons' by Charles Wyllys Elliott- 'Spiritualism and Demonology' by Rev. A. B. Morrison

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.