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  • Passages Handfasting: A Pagan Guide to Commitment Rituals

    Kendra Vaughan Hovey

    eBook (Provenance Press, Nov. 1, 2007)
    The day you exchange vows with the person you love is one of the most important days of your life. What better way to celebrate your commitment to one another than with handfasting—the blessed marriage rite in which the hands of you and your beloved are wrapped in ribbon as you “tie the knot.” This symbolic binding together of your two loving souls is a timeless way to begin life's journey together. In this first book of the groundbreaking Passages series, Rev. Dr. Kendra Vaughan Hovey reveals the history behind the ritual. She clearly describes everything you need to plan your own ceremony, including how to: -Find the right practice for you -Select flowers and herbs-and discover their meanings -Follow recipes and spells for incense and oils -Write invocations and vows -Integrate Pagan and non-Pagan traditions -Choose the right officiant With this magical guide, you’ll create a ceremony that not only reflects your devotion to one another but also ensures a lifetime of happiness!
  • Passages Handfasting: A Pagan Guide to Commitment Rituals

    Kendra Vaughan Hovey

    Paperback (Provenance Press, Dec. 1, 2007)
    The day you exchange vows with the person you love is one of the most important days of your life. What better way to celebrate your commitment to one another than with handfasting-the blessed marriage rite in which the hands of you and your beloved are wrapped in ribbon as you "tie the knot." This symbolic binding together of your two loving souls is a timeless way to begin life's journey together. In this first book of the groundbreaking Passages series, Rev. Dr. Kendra Vaughan Hovey reveals the history behind the ritual. She clearly describes everything you need to plan your own ceremony, including how to: Find the right practice for you; Select flowers and herbs-and discover their meanings; Follow recipes and spells for incense and oils; Write invocations and vows; Integrate Pagan and non-Pagan traditions; Choose the right officiant. With this magickal guide, you'll create a ceremony that not only reflects your devotion to one another but also ensures a lifetime of happiness!
  • Never Give Up

    Effy Pfeffermann

    language (Provenance Press, May 11, 2015)
    "Never Give Up" is the philosophy by which Effy Pfeffermann lives his life. Born in Timisoara, Romania, he and his immediate family survived World War II and the Communist take over of this once sophisticated city. Armed with guts and gumption, he emigrated to Israel, where he became an active duty officer in the army for seven years. Eventually he moved to the United States, married his wife Susan, and embarked on a corporate career until his entrepreneurial spirit carried him into many successful business ventures. When asked why he wanted to write this memoir, he said, "So that my grandsons will appreciate their Jewish heritage, be kind to other people and understand the importance of Israel to the Jewish people. This heartfelt memoir with its powerful motivational message to "Never Give Up" will stay with readers long after they have finished reading it.
  • Passages Handfasting: A Pagan Guide to Commitment Rituals

    Rev. Dr. Kendra Vaughan Hovey

    Paperback (Provenance Press, Dec. 1, 2007)
    The day you exchange vows with the person you love is one of the most important days of your life. What better way to celebrate your commitment to one another than with handfasting-the blessed marriage rite in which the hands of you and your beloved are wrapped in ribbon as you "tie the knot." This symbolic binding together of your two loving souls is a timeless way to begin life's journey together. In this first book of the groundbreaking Passages series, Rev. Dr. Kendra Vaughan Hovey reveals the history behind the ritual. She clearly describes everything you need to plan your own ceremony, including how to: Find the right practice for you Select flowers and herbs-and discover their meanings Follow recipes and spells for incense and oils Write invocations and vows Integrate Pagan and non-Pagan traditions Choose the right officiant With this magickal guide, you'll create a ceremony that not only reflects your devotion to one another but also ensures a lifetime of happiness!
  • Mango, the Scaredy Bat

    Maria Wasiak

    language (Province Press, July 13, 2016)
    Mango, a baby bat, thinks that his mother is a dangerous flyer. But, he'd prefer to fly with her rather than being left in the bat nursery with a nanny, and two taunting little bats who share his branch.Join Mango as he discovers that he can be a little bit brave, even when he doesn't plan to be.Mango, the scaredy bat is a 28-page book (14 double-page spreads) with text pop-ups.Recommended for ages 5-8. The younger reader will love having this tale read to them, while the older reader will enjoy reading it for themselves or with assistance.'Mango, the Scaredy Bat' was Inspired by the adorable video, 'Baby Bat Burritos' from the Wakaleo youtube channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuvaos1WHTk
  • Mango, the Scaredy Bat

    Maria Wasiak

    Paperback (Province Press, Aug. 28, 2016)
    Mango, a baby bat, thinks that his mother is a dangerous flyer. But, he'd prefer to fly with her rather than being left in the bat nursery with a nanny, and two taunting little bats who share his branch. Join Mango as he discovers that he can be a little bit brave, even when he doesn't plan to be. Mango, the scaredy bat is a 28-page book (14 double-page spreads) with text pop-ups. Recommended for ages 5-8. The younger reader will love having this tale read to them, while the older reader will enjoy reading it for themselves or with assistance. 'Mango, the Scaredy Bat' was Inspired by the adorable video, 'Baby Bat Burritos' from the Wakaleo youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuvaos1WHTk
  • Piccolo

    Maria Wasiak

    eBook (Province Press, Aug. 6, 2015)
    Piccolo, a kitten, lives in Boot Alley with his family, where he likes to snuggle and laze. He also likes to explore and play with slithery things, like caterpillars.Join Piccolo as he befriends an evolving caterpillar, who inspires him to take a risk that will change his fate.Piccolo is a delightful story of friendship containing detailed illustrations with pop-ups for enhanced reading pleasure.For children aged 4-7 years.
  • Piccolo

    Maria Wasiak

    Paperback (Province Press, Feb. 2, 2017)
    Piccolo, a kitten, lives in Boot Alley with his family, where he likes to snuggle and laze. He also likes to explore and play with slithery things, like caterpillars. Join Piccolo as he befriends an evolving caterpillar, who inspires him to take a risk that will change his fate.