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An examples of the belief on a world-wide basis and far back in time, to classical paganism and beyond. He also elaborates all of the methods that have been used to ward off the jettatura, including talismans, spells, spitting, hand gestures and many others. Fully illustrated with over 150 illustrations.

There be none of the affections which have been noted to fascinate or to bewitch, but love and envy; they both have vehement wishes, they frame themselves readily into imaginations and suggestions, and they come easily into the eye, especially upon the presence of the objects which are the points that conduce to fascination, if any such there be. We see likewise the Scripture calleth envy an evil eye." So wrote one of our greatest philosophers, and on the same subject he says: "Of all othe...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

In "Italian Popular Tales," Crane presents a diverse selection of traditional Italian folk stories, fairy tales, legends, and myths. The collection showcases the rich oral tradition of Italy, featuring stories passed down through generations and reflecting the cultural heritage of the Italian people.As with many collections of folktales, readers can expect to encounter a wide variety of themes, characters, and motifs. These tales often explore universal themes such as love, friendship, bra...

It is a trite thing to say that all long periods of European history are ages of transition. The old order is ever passing gradually away, and a new society is ever springing up from amidst the ruins of the dying system that has done its work. But the period with which this book is concerned is transitional in no merely conventional sense. We take up the story in the early years of the tenth century, when the Dark Ages had not yet run their course. We end it in the closing years of the thi...

There are many tales of soldiers fighting under the colours of an adopted nation; few stories are as fantastic as that of the Australian Frederick Howard. A keen sportsman and adept at the ways of the Australian "bush" the coming of the First World War gave him a jolt out of a meandering existence. With his twin and also his younger brother he sailed with his fellow Anzacs to the training in the Egyptian desert and then on to the hellish Gallipoli Peninsula. He was invalided home following...

The wartime diaries of Fred Lodge underscore his perilous passage through World War 2 including the Dieppe Raid and three years as a POW in Germany. Fred was a quiet, kind, considerate and courageous young Canadian who trained in Canada as an infantry soldier; practiced his military skills in England; waded onshore at Pourville, France on August 19th, 1942; survived intense German gunfire; saw his buddies killed, maimed, indeed slaughtered. Somehow he survived that awful day at Dieppe and ...

Elworthys The Evil Eye is fascinating look at the evil eye and the concept of one source of evil throughout history and its civilizations. Included in this edition are the original illustrations (nearly 200), which are interspersed throughout the chapters. These illustrations and pictures of artifacts are reason enough to peruse this classic. A table of contents is also included for easier navigation.

This proven, comprehensive resource covers every issue that affects Christian family life. It has been in print for over thirty years and has sold nearly 100,000 copies. This new edition is updated throughout with discussions of recent family-related issues. It includes a new chapter on work and family balance and a new section on the increasing role grandparents take in parental responsibilities.

In "Italian Popular Tales," Thomas Frederick Crane presents a captivating anthology of folk stories that encapsulate the rich tapestry of Italian cultural heritage. The collection, characterized by its vivid narrative style and folkloric themes, weaves together tales of magic, morality, and the everyday struggles of the peasant class. Crane's scholarly approach is evident in his meticulous collection and translation of these oral stories, allowing them to retain their authenticity while ma...

The birth of British naval power is involved in considerable obscurity and a good deal of legend. The Phœnicians and the Romans have both been credited with introducing nautical ideas to these islands, but of the Phœnicians there is nothing but legend so far as any “British Navy” is concerned. That the Phœnicians voyaged here we know well enough, and a “British fleet” of the B.C. era may have existed, a fleet due to possible Phœnicians who, having visited these shores, remained in the land...