Reading material
Here is a list of books which I have read. Many are in my book collection. I also make good use of my local library-an excellent source of local material. This list will be constantly updated as I read a LOT!!The red star against some of the books indicates a favourite of mine!
Witchcraft
Brooke, Elisabeth (1993) A Woman's Book of Shadows (The Women's Press) * My copy is falling apart!
De Pulford, Nicola (1999) Spells and Charms (Godsfield Press)
Green, Marian (2002) Practical Magic (Hermes House)
Griffyn, Sally (2002) Wiccan Wisdomkeepers (Godsfield Press)*
Leland, Godfrey (1991) Aradia:Goddess of the Witches (Gates of Annwn)
Moorey, Teresa (1996) Witchcraft: A Beginners Guide (Hodder & Stoughton) * A good beginners guide
Skelton, Robin (1992) The Practice of Witchcraft Today (Hale)
Valiente, Doreen (1984) An ABC of Witchcraft (Hale) * A wealth of information
Mystical
Powell, Rosalind (2002) Dream Therapy (Anness Publishing)
Paddon, Peter (1985) The Book of the Veil (Capall Bann)
Paranormal
Clarke, David. (1991) Ghosts and Legends of the Peak District. (Jarrold) * Great for pagan information
Clarke, David. (2000) Supernatural Peak District. (Hale) *See above!
Daniel, Clarence (1974) Ghosts of Derbyshire (Dalesman)
Pugh, Jane (1990) Welsh Ghostly Encounters (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch
Roberts, Tony (1979) Myths and Legends of Wales (Abercastle Publications)
Squire, Charles (1998) Celtic Myths and Legends (siena)
Whitaker, Terence (1991) Scotland's Ghosts and Apparitions (Hale)
History
Beresford Ellis, Peter (1994) The Druids (Constable)
Gregory, Donald (1989) Wales before 1066 (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch)
Folklore
Daniel, Clarence. (1976) Derbyshire Customs. (Dalesman)
Daniel, Clarence. (1975) Derbyshire Traditions. (Dalesman)
Hole, Christina. (1976) British Folk Customs. (Hutchinson)
Holland, Richard (1992) Bye-gones (Wales) (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch)
Nahmad, Claire ((1993) Earth Magic (Random House) *
Owen, Trefor M (1991) Customs and traditions of Wales* (University of Wales Press)
Peters, Roy. (1991) Ancient Life and Placenames in ... (Sutton Print)
Senior, Michael ((1993) Gods and Heroes in North Wales (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) *
Wells and Springs
Naylor, Peter J. (1983) Ancient Wells and Springs of Derbyshire. (Scarthin Books)
Women's Mysteries
Daly, Mary (1986) Beyond God the Father (The Women's Press)
Jones, Kathy. (1991) The Ancient British Goddess (Ariadne)* Love this to bits!
Gray, Miranda (1994) Red Moon (Element) *Wonderful book about menstruation
Griffyn, Sally (2000) Sacred Journeys (Kyle Cathie Ltd) * Another big favourite
Matthews, Caitlin (1989) The Goddess (Element)
Pinkola Estés, Clarissa (1992) Women who run with the Wolves (Rider)
Sjöö, M & Mor, B (1991) The Great Cosmic Mother (Harper Collins) *
Starhawk (1990) Dreaming the Dark (Mandala) *
Gardening
Nature
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Crystal healing
Reiki
Herbs and flowers
Williams, Ann. (1981) Country Cures (Dalesman)
Crafts
Novels
Zimmer Bradley, Marion (1984) The Mists of Avalon (Sphere)*This is my favourite book of all time. I am on my second copy as I read the first until it dropped to bits!
Zimmer Bradley, Marion (1993) The Forest House (Michael) * Joseph)
Zimmer Bradley, Marion (1997) Lady of Avalon (Penguin)*