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A story of passion and commitment and faith?qualities that drove one working-class kid to not only build a sports empire,…
but also to change the way the entire sports industry has done business.This book is a tale of determination, faith, and, most assuredly, good timing and good luck. In truth, this isn&’t one story?but many. Sports executive and businessman Jerry Colangelo weaves together a lifetime of great moments in sports and tense times in business.In How You Play the Game, sports executive and businessman Jerry Colangelo details a lifetime of stories, including:How he emerged from the tough streets of Chicago Heights as a high school and college sports star How he helped create and build the Chicago Bulls?at a time when the NBA was a second-tier professional league, and two basketball teams had already failed in the Windy City How he moved to Arizona and started the Phoenix Suns, an organization that fought its way to become the ninth richest franchise in all of sports And how he then began baseball&’s newest team, the Arizona Diamondbacks.Peppered with stories about players and coaches, including Charles Barkley and Connie Hawkins, Red Holzman, and Buck Showalter, as well as owners, general managers, investors, reporters, and more, How You Play the Game is truly an insider&’s look at the sports world.
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• Explores the alphabet of Nature personified in animals and the spiritual lessons of animal medicines—animals personified in plants—including Turtle,…
Bear, Deer, Wolf, Alligator, and Horse Medicine teachings• Shares profound experiences from the author&’s long career as an herbalist and his first years growing up on a remote Seminole reservation in the Everglades• Offers shamanic adventures interwoven with comparisons to the psychology of Freud and Jung, the visions of Castaneda, and the occult teachings of Steiner and GurdjieffSharing profound experiences from his long career as well as his first years growing up on a remote Seminole reservation in the Everglades, renowned herbalist Matthew Wood interweaves practical herbalism and the spiritual potency of Nature to deeply explore the plant teachers, animal medicines, and foundational principles of shamanism as a spiritual path.Wood describes a universal &“language of the shamans,&” based on direct, sometimes supernatural experiences as well as case studies from his practice. He examines the alphabet of Nature and spiritual lessons personified in animals and plants, especially &“animal medicines&”—when the plant looks like an animal. He shares accounts of Turtle Medicine plants for self-examination, Bear Medicine plants to open the imagination, and Wolf Medicine plants for wholeness and magic. He explores the plants of Alligator Medicine for healthful prosperity, Horse Medicine plants to bring the conscious self in harmony with the animal self, Badger Medicine plants to strengthen gut instincts, and many other herb and animal teachers. He also looks at plants associated with journeying to the spirit world through the medicine of Crane, Dragon, and Bat.Revealing the shamanic roots of his herbal teachings, Matthew Wood provides not only an inside view of his lifelong spiritual path but also an immersive and experiential guide to the shamanic wisdom of countless plant and animal teachers.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft
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Whatever energy you put out into the universe, will eventually return to you. Karma is an incredibly strong force, and…
it is vital you learn how to protect yourself from such negative energies. In this essential guidebook, you will discover the transformative power of karma magic and, more importantly, how to craft your own spells to shield yourself from the people who are trying to harm you in some way. Covering all modern situations, Karma's a Witch contains over 60 easy banishing and protection spells you can refer to again and again. You will also find tools and advice for the contemporary witch, including how to harness Goddesses energy to enhance your spellwork and what plants to grow in your witchy garden.Whether it's an ex who just won't leave you alone, a bad boss, or a home you wish to make your sanctuary - this book will help prepare you for all situations. With Karma's a Witch you will be able to protect your peace by giving karma a little nudge in the right direction.Contents include:- Modern witchery: a brief history of witchcraft through the ages, and how it differs to witchcraft today- Best tools for witches: a guide to everything you'll need, from candles to cauldrons- How to grow the perfect witchy garden: discover which herbs are crucial for your spells- Simple karma magic: all the essential spells, from freezing a toxic person from your life, to returning a curse, to protecting your home from negative energy
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Paranormal, Witchcraft
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Whatever energy you put out into the universe, will eventually return to you. Karma is an incredibly strong force, and…
it is vital you learn how to protect yourself from such negative energies. In this essential guidebook, you will discover the transformative power of karma magic and, more importantly, how to craft your own spells to shield yourself from the people who are trying to harm you in some way. Covering all modern situations, Karma's a Witch contains over 60 easy banishing and protection spells you can refer to again and again. You will also find tools and advice for the contemporary witch, including how to harness Goddesses energy to enhance your spellwork and what plants to grow in your witchy garden.Whether it's an ex who just won't leave you alone, a bad boss, or a home you wish to make your sanctuary - this book will help prepare you for all situations. With Karma's a Witch you will be able to protect your peace by giving karma a little nudge in the right direction.Contents include:- Modern witchery: a brief history of witchcraft through the ages, and how it differs to witchcraft today- Best tools for witches: a guide to everything you'll need, from candles to cauldrons- How to grow the perfect witchy garden: discover which herbs are crucial for your spells- Simple karma magic: all the essential spells, from freezing a toxic person from your life, to returning a curse, to protecting your home from negative energy
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Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Ghost and horror storiesParanormal, Criticism, Witchcraft
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"A collection of bilingual oral stories (Spanish/English) of witchcraft and the supernatural (including tales of sorcerers; witches; La Llorona, the…
vanishing hitchhiker; and apparitions) from old-timers and young people whose ages range from ninety-eight to seventeen and who live in Latin America and the American Southwest"--From the publisher. Adult
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Paranormal, Witchcraft
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Prepare to Be Mentored by the Sacred Hags! The yearning to slow down and simplify, return to the earth, and…
maybe even &“rewild&” what has been tamed in ourselves persists even though that dream may seem ever more remote in contemporary life. Danielle Dulsky shows that even in our high-tech and high-pressure lives, it is possible to manifest your own &“year of the wild&” and to tap into often-forgotten holy wisdom. Seasons of Moon and Flame guides you to live cyclically while working with the archetype of the Sacred Hag, or wild grandmother, who appears in various guises. Wonderfully inclusive, with adaptations for families, spiritual groups, and other traditions, this book is a potentially life-changing guide to living mystically, magically, and in empowering harmony with the worlds of spirit and nature.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft, Self help
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Discover your authentic self and unleash the powerful witch within. This book is your guide to navigating a magical life.It&’s…
easy to lose your way, but The Witch&’s Way Home will help you to reconnect with your heart so that you can return home to your true self.Modern witch Emma Griffin has created a road map for personal growth, spiritual awakening and living a magical life. In this accessible book of magic, spells and rituals, you will discover:what makes a witch the witch wound and how you can healhow to unlock your magicanimal guides, nature magic and the witch&’s calendarthe power of connecting with the spirit realmshow to raise your vibration to call in your powerThis is not just a spell book but a transformational journey. The Witch&’s Way Home will help you to release any limiting beliefs that hold you back from living a fulfilling life. You will find the courage to delve deep within yourself, confront your fears and finally step into your power.
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Business biography
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Thousands if not millions of people have heard the term “servant leadership,” introduced by Robert K. Greenleaf in his landmark…
essay The Servant as Leader, published in 1970. There are now Centers for Servant Leadership in ten countries and counting. His work is regularly cited by some of the most prominent business writers and leaders in the world, such as Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Peter Senge, Margaret Wheatley, and Peter Block. And yet until now there has been no biography of the man who first developed this revolutionary idea. Don Frick was given unfettered access to all of Greenleaf’s papers and correspondence. The result is a fascinating book that details the sources of Greenleaf’s thought, describes his friendships with dozens of well-known people, and shows how he influenced business history well before his first book was published at the age of 73, and lived his own life as a servant leader. As Director of Management Research at AT&T for 38 years, Greenleaf was known as “AT&T’s Kept Revolutionary.” Among other unusual initiatives, he oversaw a novel program which taught executive decision making through great literature, established the first corporate assessment center using knowledge gleaned from the OSS’s approach to training civilian spies during World War II, and invited leading philosophers and theologians to have conversations with AT&T executives. After a period of soul searching and some surprising experiments in consciousness, Greenleaf retired from AT&T and began to develop the concept of servant leadership, the then-heretical notion that leaders lead best by serving their followers rather than “commanding” them. He continued to promote the idea through teaching, writing, and consulting until his last years, and was instrumental in creating a score of important organizations such as The Center for Creative Leadership and Yokefellow Institute. Always, Greenleaf was a seeker opening himself up to novel experiences and astonishing people. He was a complex person—an introvert who served in public roles, a wise person who refused to give others “The Answer,” a brilliant thinker who often declared, “I am not a scholar.” His grave carries the epitaph he wrote for himself: “Potentially a good plumber; ruined by a sophisticated education.”
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Witchcraft, Medicine, Self help
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Growing older is inevitable, but aging can be prevented, even reversed—but only when you upgrade your brain, using both ancient…
and modern science, to create psychosomatic health.A healthy brain is the foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling life, and in Grow A New Brain, modern shamanic practitioner Alberto Villoldo reveals research and introduces protocols for readers to improve their brain function, right now. It combines ancient and modern science to eliminate old senescent cells, detoxify your brain and body, reduce inflammation, increase the growth of brain cells that support neuroplasticity, and more. Readers will learn:How to turn your kitchen into a shaman&’s laboratory to make your own probiotics that repair that gut and produce neurotransmitters that balance the brain.How to use shamanic meditative techniques to switch on genes for health and turn off genes for illness and disease, and drawing on the science of epigenetics how to avoid being trapped in the destiny inherent in your genetic codingHow to reverse damage to the brain caused by free radicals and restore the functioning of our mitochondria (or power centers) in our cells.How to increase the amount of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) you produce, allowing you to grow new brain cells (neurogenesis) that will support neuroplasticity.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft, Psychology
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A comprehensive guide to the safe and ethical application of expanded states of consciousness for therapists, healing practitioners, and sincere…
explorers Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are entering the mainstream. And it&’s no wonder: despite having access to the latest wellness trends and advances in technology, we&’re no healthier, happier, or more meaningfully connected. Psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and LSD—as well as other time-tested techniques with the power to shift consciousness such as drumming, meditation, and vision quests—are now being recognized as potent catalysts for change and healing. But how do we ensure that we&’re approaching them effectively? Françoise Bourzat—a counselor and experienced guide with sanctioned training in the Mazatec and other indigenous traditions—and healer Kristina Hunter introduce a holistic model focusing on the threefold process of preparation, journey, and integration. Drawing from more than thirty years of experience, Bourzat&’s skillful and heartfelt approach presents the therapeutic application of expanded states, without divorcing them from their traditional contexts. Consciousness Medicine delivers a coherent map for navigating nonordinary states of consciousness, offering an invaluable contribution to the field of healing and transformation.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft, Self help
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Whether you are seeking to bring animal magic into your practice or simply want to bond with a furry, finned,…
or feathered friend in more meaningful ways, this guide will expand your magical practice and amplify your power with the help of an animal familiar.MORE THAN JUST BLACK CATS . . .Discover your personal animal familiar and open yourself to a new way of working alongside the animal kingdom in your magical practice. More than simple elements to be added to spells, animals are allies who can teach any witch about energy, life force, and different kinds of consciousness.For centuries, witches have been linked with familiars such as black cats; however, the world of animal familiars is not limited to felines. Dogs, birds, rodents, reptiles, and even the guppies in your aquarium can be your special companions and magical co-creators. And familiars are not just limited to the pets that we live with; animals in the wild can also enhance our magic and teach us valuable spiritual lessons.In this comprehensive book, you&’ll learn how to identify an animal familiar and invite them into your witchcraft practice. You&’ll find spells to attract, protect, and bond with your familiar. You&’ll learn magical ways to calm your familiar and even rituals to help your familiar transition at the end of life. You&’ll access ways to talk to your familiar and build psychic links to help you understand them. You&’ll discover ways to invite your familiar to participate in your magical rituals, to exchange spiritual energy with your familiar, and even learn how to shapeshift into animal form.
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Health and medicine, Paranormal, Witchcraft
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A comprehensive book of Wiccan spells to enrich your lifeWicca is an ancient practice rooted in multiple magical traditions, from…
simple, spiritual practices of folk magic to a reverence for the Goddess of Nature and the Old Gods. The Complete Book of Spells helps you unlock your power with spell casting and guidance through a wide range of spells, covering all of life's important touchstones.This book of spells explores the wisdom and workings of the craft with an overview of Wiccan history and help on prepping your space and yourself for spell casting. Once you've set your intentions, you'll find powerful, yet easy-to-follow, spells for everyday situations, as well as traditional spells to honor the Wiccan holidays and seasons.The Complete Book of Spells includes:Well-stocked witch—Discover the essential magical tools and supplies you'll need, as well as a handy glossary for easy reference.Altar your life—This book of spells helps you master spell casting with guidance on all stages from cleansing and charging the circle to making an offering to the Gods and Goddesses.Rite magic for you—Find healing, empowerment, peace, strength, and beyond with more than 100 contemporary and traditional spells.Better your every day and bring balance to your life with the magic of The Complete Book of Spells.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft
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Discover the secret world of the occultThe occult is an ancient field of supernatural study that was formed to help…
unravel the mysteries of the universe. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult helps you explore some of these mysteries for yourself, with simple explanations of different occult practices and their fascinating history. This guide is designed for any beginner who seeks to learn more about the occult and answer big questions about human nature as well as natural phenomena like the sky, the stars, and the Earth.A modern approach—Begin with an overview of the key history and beliefs of occult philosophy and how it gave rise to contemporary sciences like chemistry and meteorology.Occult philosophy—Explore different branches of occultism, from numerology to witchcraft, and see how they're all interconnected.Try it for yourself—Find a collection of spells and techniques—like horoscopes and healing rituals—that you can use to get your own occult practice brewing.Step into the supernatural with this beginner's guide to the power of the occult.
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Paranormal, Health and medicine, Witchcraft, Self help
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Conjure up a purified, protected, and balanced home with 60 enchanting spells and rituals We all have the power to…
work a little magic inside our homes. With practical spells, rituals, and remedies, this charming guide has everything you need to know about home witchcraft and how you can use it to manifest your desires.Magic for every purpose—Explore witchcraft recipes for everything from driving away negative spirits and attracting abundance, to energizing your workspace and bringing luck into any room.Call on your magical allies—Transform your home by invoking your ancestors and household spirits.Enhance your magic—Discover how to harness the power of the elements, lunar phases, astrology, and the seasons to heighten your home witchcraft.Transform your abode into a divine sanctuary with this standout among witchy books.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft
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Strengthen your practice, deepen your faith—Wiccan rites and rituals for every seasonRooted in nature, spiritualism, and a reverence for the…
divine, Wicca is a religious practice focused on the balance and harmony between life and nature. Seasons of Wicca offers practical guidance and empowering rites and rituals that will bring the magic of Wicca into your daily life.Discover the origins of Wicca with an overview covering the importance of working with nature and the deities. Explore in-depth primers on the Wheel of the Year and the crucial purposes of the elements, and embark on your own spiritual path with step-by-steps for Sun Celebrations, Moon Celebrations, and Wiccan Rites.Seasons of Wicca includes:Start of the season—Begin your practice with practical advice on setting up an altar and casting a circle, as well as the tools for magical transformation, like tarot, runes, candles, and crystals.Modern Wicca—Choose the Wicca tradition that's best for you with a look at the practices and deities of popular traditions, such as Gardnerian, Celtic, and Solitary Wicca.Seasonal ceremonies—Find easy-to-follow rituals for Wiccan sabbats and full moon esbats, as well as rites for major changes, like handfasting, a Wiccan wedding ceremony, and handparting to mark the end of a relationship.Celebrate the changing of the seasons, sabbats, and deities with the life-changing rites and rituals in Seasons of Wicca.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft
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Use the magical power of the moon to manifest love, money, health, and success.For centuries, the moon has enchanted generation…
after generation with its beauty and might. This comprehensive guide documents the science, folklore, and phases of the moon and applies it to the art of practicing moon spells. Master the rituals and potions for attracting money, love, and success with this complete book of moon spells by The Glam Witch. Also known as Michael Herkes, the author is a trusted tarot reader, nationwide speaker, and a regular contributor to Witch Way Magazine. In this primer, he shares his moon magic wisdom to help you achieve your goals and desires.The Complete Book of Moon Spells will teach you to:Harness the power of the moon—with an understanding of a brief history of moon magic and the cycles and phases of the moon.Craft your own manifestation lunar tool kit—learn the methodology, impact of timing, and importance of space to cast your own moon spells.Set intentions and take action toward your goals—with a thought exercise in each section to reflect on your magical journey.Channel the power of moon magic to attract abundance in your life with The Complete Book of Moon Spells.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft, Family and relationships, Parenting
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Invite and embrace the magic of love with this enchanting spell book We all have magic inside our hearts that…
can connect us with others and welcome new love into our lives. Manifest the magic of love with Love Spells for the Modern Witch. This spell book taps into the heart's power with a variety of spells, potions, and rituals for every kind of love.Go beyond other witchcraft spell books with:Modern love witchery—Understand the principal components of love and witchcraft, and find out how to ethically merge the two.Everyday practices—Learn how to use tools, carry out a ritual, and other methods and practices essential to witchcraft books.All kinds of love—Cast spells for modern life and love, from healing after heartbreak and building new relationships to growing in self-love.Craft a love story with a little bit of magic thanks to this powerful spell book.
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Paranormal, Witchcraft, Spirituality
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Discover the magic of the moon with spells for beginners The moon holds an abundance of energy that witches have…
harnessed for centuries to manifest their hearts' deepest desires. Now, modern spellcasters of all skill levels can access the moon's power, with Moon Spells for Beginners. You'll find guidance, rituals, and spells to tap into the moon's cycles, cultivate prosperity, and transform your life.This moon spells book can help you:Understand the moon—Explore the history, folklore, and science behind the moon and how it has been used throughout the ages as a source of magic.Learn spellcasting basics—Discover the fundamentals of casting spells, including what they are, their benefits, and how to perform them ethically.Make moon magic—Dive into spells, rituals, and meditations organized by each lunar phase to help you focus your energy and create change in your life, from letting go of the past to setting intentions for the future.Unlock the combined power of lunar energy and witchcraft with this complete book of spells for beginners.
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Business biography, Science and medicine biography, Family and relationships, Parenting
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Latch is a judgment-free guide to breastfeeding that will teach you exactly what you need to know to meet your…
own personal breastfeeding goals.Early motherhood is a time of great joy. It can also be filled with new stressors—chief among them: breastfeeding. In Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Robin Kaplan, addresses specific breastfeeding concerns, allowing you to feel empowered while breastfeeding and overcome challenges as they arise. After working with countless mothers who have felt unique in their breastfeeding challenges, and as the mother of two who overcame breastfeeding challenges of her own, she knows how deeply personal breastfeeding is.Compassionate and supportive, Latch covers the most pressing topics at each stage of breastfeeding and will teach you to:Establish successful breastfeeding early on with attention to breastfeeding positions, latch, mom's wellbeing, milk supply, supplementation, and pumpingBreastfeed through lifestyle changes such as returning to work, transitioning to bottle-feeding, supplementation, reducing nighttime feedings, and introducing solidsWean your baby/toddler from breastfeeding including emotional preparation, reducing feedings, and guidance for when your child tries to nurse againComplete with breastfeeding stories from new moms, breastmilk storage guidelines, and resources for additional breastfeeding support Latch will be there for you, holding your hand, every step of the way.
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United States history, Witchcraft, General non-fiction
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UNTAPPED NEW YORK: THE BEST NYC BOOKS OF ALL TIMEThe neglected histories of 19th-century NYC’s maligned working-class fortune tellers and…
the man who set out to discredit themUnder the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks, P. B., humor writer Mortimer Thomson went undercover to investigate and report on the fortune tellers of New York City’s tenements and slums. When his articles were published in book form in 1858, they catalyzed a series of arrests that both scandalized and delighted the public. But Mortimer was guarding some secrets of his own, and in many ways, his own life paralleled the lives of the women he both visited and vilified. In Mortimer and the Witches, author Marie Carter examines the lives of these marginalized fortune tellers while also detailing Mortimer Thomson’s peculiar and complicated biography.Living primarily in the poor section of the Lower East Side, nineteenth-century fortune tellers offered their clients answers to all questions in astrology, love, and law matters. They promised to cure ailments. They spoke of loved ones from beyond the grave. Yet Doesticks saw them as the worst of the worst evil-doers. His investigative reporting aimed to stop unsuspecting young women from seeking the corrupt soothsaying advice of these so-called clairvoyants and to expose the absurd and woefully inaccurate predictions of these “witches.”Marie Carter views these stories of working-class, immigrant women with more depth than Doesticks’s mocking articles would allow. In her analysis and discussion, she presents them as three-dimensional figures rather than the caricatures Doesticks made them out to be. What other professions at that time allowed women the kind of autonomy afforded by fortune-telling? Their eager customers, many of whom were newly arrived immigrants trying to navigate life in a new country, weren’t as naive and gullible as Doesticks made them out to be. They were often in need of guidance, seeking out the advice of someone who had life experience to offer or simply enjoying the entertainment and attention.Mortimer and the Witches offers new insight into the neglected histories of working-class fortune tellers and the creative ways that they tried to make a living when options were limited for them.