In this long-awaited autobiography, Maxine reflects on her life and magical experiences. This is a unique, poignant, and often humorous memoir of an extraordinary life, by a rare, courageous & inspiring woman.

The purpose of this book is to present the results of the continuing investigation started in the authors book Wiccan Roots. It looks at the crucial 10 years from 1944 to 1954, during which time Gardner's own practise of witchcraft developed from the more shamanic practises to the distinctive shape of modern Wicca. The various influences on Gardner are examined, including: the practises of the New Forest Coven, the ideas of Margaret Murray, Aleister Crowley and the O.T.O, the establishment of the Museum on the Isle of Man, his writing of High Magic's Aid and Witchcraft Today and the influence of Edith Woodford-Grimes (Dafo). The various versions of Gardner's Book of Shadows are examined and the significance of Gardner and his legacy in the modern world.

The Meaning of Witchcraft remains, after almost 50 years, a classic work on the subject of witchcraft. Just reprinted, it will introduce you to the ancient practices and beliefs of the Old Religion, with fascinating details of history, myth and legend. The book was an important part of the development of Wicca as it is today and is essential reading for any modern Wiccan.

This book reveals a remarkable picture of the revival of witchcraft in England during the 1930s and 40s. The author has pieced together the story of Gerald Gardner - He made contact with a family of hereditary witches, whom the author has been able to identify. Few witches, pagans or other students of modern religious movements will fail to be fascinated by the carefully researched revelations in this important book.

This collection includes two books in one volume -` Eight Sabbats for Witches' and `The witch's Way' and is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft.

This is the companion volume to Witch's Goddess and it re-establishes the ancient balance between God and Goddess. In part 1 the many concepts of the God are examined, including His faces through history, the Son/Lover God, the War God and much more. Part 2 takes a close look at 12 individual Gods of history with an invoking ritual for each and Part 3 is a comprehensive directory of over 1000 gods from many world cultures, past and present.

This book is of great practical value in discovering and celebrating the transforming energy of the Feminine Principle of Divinity. Included are in part one Her presence throughout history, Earth & Moon symbolism, her revelation within the psyche, Her relationship with women. In part two are ritual invocations of the Goddess in 13 guises and in part three there is an a-z listing of more than 1,000 Goddesses, including history and correspondences of each.