The Sorcerer’s Secrets

The Sorcerer’s Secrets

Strategies in Practical Magick

Jason Miller

New Page Books, www.newpagebooks.com

ISBN: 978-1-60163-059-9

Paperback, pp. 224, US $ 10.87

Non fiction/ spiritual/occult/magic

Reviewed by Liana Metal

http://lianastories.blogspot.com

Jason Miller has been studying magic for the last 20 years and in this book he tries to offer readers practical magic to change the real world. Visit him at www.inominandum.com

The Sorcerer’s Secrets is a guide book that can ‘change the readers’ life for the better’ the author claims. “Magick should be used for spiritual evolution and mystical insight” Jason says on page 9. The readers can learn all about Meditation on page 46 and find the chapter about Love and Lust quite interesting. The author even teaches how to use magic to attract a mate, and the chapter about Meditation and Healing is nevertheless very interesting to read.

This book is easy to read and is enhanced by occult sketches by the illustrator Matthew Brownlee who is an occultist. You can visit him at www.bakerstreettattoo.com

It caters to those who love spiritual and occult themes and those who wish to study magic. Get this book from www.inominandum.com or www.amazon.com

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My Father's Dream Wasn't My own-a review

My Father's Dream Wasn't My own
Jeanette Hewitt-Bailey
www.outskirtspress.com
2009, ISBN: 978-1-4327-2397-2,
paperback, pp. 260, US $ 21.95
Fiction

Jeanette Hewitt-Bailey lives in Lakeland Florida. More information at http://www.outskirtspress.com/myfathersdream

This story is about the life of a girl, George-Ann, who was controlled by her father, Sam. She had to grow up in her father's shadow, and was denied a personal life though she craved for freedom and the chance to develop her own character.

The novel is exceptionally gripping and the readers will be amazed at the turn of events as they unfold. Filled with all kinds of emotion, the author manages to capture the inner feelings of the characters very skillfully thus creating real to life situations throughout the plot. It caters to all romance lovers and is available at http://www.outskirtspress.com/myfathersdream
and other online stores.

Henry Melton's latest novel

This is my latest review:

Golden Girl
Henry Melton
Wire Rim Books, Hutto, Texas, 2009, www.wirerimbooks.com
ISBN: 978-0-9802253-5-8
paperback, pp. 276, US $ 14.95

Science Fiction/young adults


Henry Melton has released his latest novel, Golden Girl, to amaze readers once more. His work can be found at www.wirerimbooks.com.

Golden Girl is about a girl, Debra, who was thrust into the past and then into the future thus experiencing time travel in order to save the planet. Divided into three parts, this novel is nevertheless as amazing as all the previous works of the author. Filled with scientific facts and interesting details, Golden Girl is another science fiction story that will grip the interest of the reader and carry it through to the very last page. Written in a simple and clear style it caters to all young adults and adults who love science fiction. It is an exciting read for the whole family. Get this book from www.wirerimbooks.com

New book review!

Elemental Shaman
One Man’s Journey into the Heart of Humanity, Spirituality & Ecology
Omar W. Rosales
Llewellyn Publications
Woodbury, Minnesota
www.llewellyn.com
ISBN: 978-0-7387-1501-8
2009, paperback, pp.268. US $ 18.95
Non fiction/spirituality/adventure


Reviewed by Liana Metal
http://lianastories.blogspot.com

Omar W.Rosales, an adventurer and explorer, holds an honors degree in anthropology and law. Learn more about him at www.elementalshaman.com


Elemental Shaman is a quest into the spiritual world of shamanism. The author travels around the world and explores spirituality through the practices of the spiritual masters around the globe. The book is divided into 4 parts, starting with the element of fire, where the author talks about the significance of ashes, explaining all the ancient rituals and meanings connected to this element.

Having a background in religion studies, Omar tries to interpret ancient civilization predictions such as that of the Maya, referring to the year 2012 and the end of the world. The readers will follow his quest into spirituality and ecology with ample interest to learn about his latest discoveries. Omar also talks about dreams that connect shamans to pagan traditions. The style is simple enough to apply to readers from all walks of life. It is certainly an enjoyable read that will grip the reader with the mysteries the author describes page by page.

Elemental Shaman caters to those who love spirituality, magic, mystery and adventure. Get this book from www.elementalshaman.com and online stores.

A Review of a Children's Book

The Green Green Pear
Manjula Naraynan
Author House, www.authorhouse.co.uk
2009, ISBN: 978-1-4389-6957-2
Paperback, pp.32, US 13.04

Children’s fiction

Reviewed by Liana Metal
http://lianastories.blogspot.com


Manjula Naraynan was born in 1976 in Madurai, India. She was brought up and now lives in the South Indian city of Chennai. A graduate in Corporate Secretaryship from the University of Madras, she enjoys sketching and inventing fun characters that liven up her mind. The green Green Pear is her first work to be published as writer/illustrator and is also the first in the Color Trilogy she is working on.

The Green Green Pear is an illustrated book for kids focusing on the theme of self esteem. The little green pear does not love himself and he wants to be anything but a green green pear. Children are taught indirectly that it is important to have their own unique personality and that they should not try to change. Self confidence is a great issue in families and schools worldwide and should not be taken for granted.

The author is also the illustrator of the book and the combined result is impressive. The colors are vibrant and the forms cute. This book caters to very young kids, educators and parents worldwide. It is a great gift for pre school aged kids. Get it from www.amazon.com

A Review/non fiction

Hello visitors,

I've just completed a very special non fiction book, so here's my review:




Lori’s Song
The true story of an American woman held captive in Iran
Lori Foroozandeh
Outskirts Press, http://outskirtspress.com/lorissong
2009, ISBN: 978-1-4327-3829-7
Paperback, pp. 244, US 17.95

Non fiction/memoir

Reviewed by Liana Metal
http://lianastories.blogspot.com

Lori Foroozandeh was rescued with one of her fellow inmates by the girl’s family. She wrote this book to let people know of her unbelievable ordeal in Iran. More about her at http://outskirtspress.com/lorissong

Lori’s Song is a memoir that reads like an adventure story. The facts the author describes seem unbelievable at first, yet as the reader goes on they get to understand the author’s personality and identify with her in the events to come.

Lori trusted a man and followed him to his home country, Iran. There it was that all her troubles began. Foreign to the eastern culture that oppressed women, Lori had a hard time adjusting there. However, she soon managed to run a successful business and gain the respect of the local people. Her husband though became abusive and when she finally was about to return to America, a most terrible thing happened to her: she was arrested and held captive in an Iranian camp where she was brutally tortured. But Lori survived, flew back to USA and was finally able to tell people about her horrific experience in Iran.

This book is a good read that will cater to all adventure and travel lovers, memoir readers and culture researchers. The story is full of cultural elements that are very interesting since the western people do not really know much about Iran and its people. It may also help those who are addicted to drugs since the author herself was an addict and her troubles are closely related to this fact. The story is easy to read, it is gripping and can be read in one sitting. I mostly enjoyed the book due to the fact that it gave an outlook of the Iranian culture from the inside rather than from a general point of view. Get this book from
http://outskirtspress.com/lorissong
and
www.amazon.com

The White Snail in Britain...

NEW REVIEW

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'The White Snail' by Iliana Metallinou. A charming book about a small snail who learns to celebrate his difference. The book also has factual information about snails in the form of a quiz and has the added educational value of being in both English and Greek. A unique and much recommended title which should encourage children to feel kindly towards our small, shelled garden friends!

Available from the author - see her blog here

A new review for The White Snail...

The White Snail

Iliana Metallinou

ISBN-978-960-98648-0-0

Publisher: Vasilis Savvanis 2008, Corfu, Greece.

Rating: 5 – stars

The White Snail is a delightful read for a parent, or any young child interested in following the story line through the simplistic but colorful illustrations. Iliana Metallinou delicately and sensitively tackles a major issue of our time through the rudimentary tale of a white snail. It just happens that the snail too doesn’t realize anything is different until he sees his reflection in a raindrop on a leaf.

Trying to fit in, and be like all the other brown snails, the white snail paints his little home brown. That serves him well for awhile and gives him peace of mind until a rainstorm comes along and washes away his disguise. After he receives a nice compliment from a female snail, the white snail learns that he too is beautiful and can deal with the fact he’s a little different looking from all the rest. The story ends happily with the little brown snail and the white snail having a family.

Written in both Greek and English, I highly recommend this book for small children, ages 2-6.

Reviewer: Gary Maccagnone, author of For The Love of St. Nick
www.booksurge.com
2008, ISBN: 9781439210123