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15 reviews
Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald

Magic Carpet Books, 1997

It's a wonderful "Wyrd"
Wizards, knights, ogres and mermaids -- a typical fantasy tale, right? Wrong! Debra Doyle and James MacDonald take a typical sword'n'sorcery tale (heavier on the swords) and spin it into a slam-bang adventure tale that will definitely cause thrills and chills for both kids and adults. In one of the dukedoms of Anglia, young William is about to be knighted, which is theoretically one of the best ...

Voluspa: Seidhr as Wyrd Consciousness

19 reviews
Yngona Desmond

BookSurge Publishing, 2006

Free Will
This book has opened up a whole new understanding, a whole new world to me personally! I truly believe, had I not taken the time to read the lore, I would not have had the understanding of what this most unique woman has put in writing (truly amazing). Since, I have spent countless hours reading and learning the lore this book was more than amazing; it was one I could not put down! I ...

Runecaster's Handbook: The Well of Wyrd

14 reviews
Edred Thorsson

Weiser Books, 1999

Excellent
This is an excellent handbook for approaching the study of runes, including how to use them, make them, interpret spreads, etc. I highly recommend this book to people just starting with runes or those farther along that want an excellent reference. I use this as the handbook I give when I make a gift set of runes, because it's authentic and approachable. I've purchased four of them so far. ...

The Way of Wyrd

14 reviews
Brian Bates

Hay House, 2005

Another five star review...
Other reviewers have already praised this book for so many of the good things it is. I have re-read it several times since I ordered it two years ago. Usually I don't review works when I already agree so strongly with the other reviewers, but I wanted to suggest this: if you enjoyed this book or think you might, check out Priestess of the Forest: A Druid Journey by Ellen Evert Hopman. ...

Wyrd Sisters

82 reviews
Terry Pratchett

HarperTorch, 2001

Pratchett's all-time best
This book was originally published in 1988. Terry Pratchett's bibliography marches onwards towards 40 books, but as with every author, the true classics jump out at you. While many will choose Soul Music as Pratchett's zenith, or perhaps his collaboration with Neil Gaiman, Good Omens, I put the finger on Wyrd Sisters as the penultimate Terry Pratchett novel. It's the only book every fan can ...

The Raven's Knot (Wyrd Museum, Book 2)

4 reviews
Jarvis

Troll Communications, 1999

Stellar second volume
After reading the excellent "Woven Path," the first volume of this trilogy, I was eager to read the second. Wasn't disappointed. Can't wait for the third volume. Neil and the Sisters Wyrd (sorry, Weird--uh, their name is Webster) -- also known as the Three Fates -- return in this story. Neil returns from London (previous book) bringing a young woman named Edie with him. But Edie is not just ...

The Way of Wyrd: Tales of an Anglo-Saxon Sorcerer

7 reviews
Brian Bates

HarperOne, 1992

The Way of Wyrd
This excellently written manuscript by Brian Bates, opens the self to the nature of mankind's human intuition and influence, now so forgotten in our busy modern times. It is well written from many perspectives, from unbeliever to faithful master, and those so intertwined within the influence of Wyrd. Each of us, as the faithful master of Wyrd says, are a part of Wyrd, and after reading this ...

Pratchett Fiction Collection Five-Book Set (Wyrd Sisters, Pyramids, Guards! Guards!, Soul Music, Going ...
Terry Pratchett

Harper Collins, 2001

clean and tight; no marks; light wear

The Wisdom of Wyrd: Teachings from Our Tribal Ancestors
Brian Bates

Rider & Co, 1996

An exposition of the cosmology and shamanism which dominated northern and western Europe in the first 1000 years AD. The guide explains how these can still provide a path to psychological health and spiritual wholeness today and includes practical techniques and meditations.

At the Well of Wyrd: A Handbook of Runic Divination

2 reviews
Edred Thorsson

Red Wheel Weiser, 1988

The Foremost Authorative Work on Runic Divination Today
Edred Thorsson, Phd. is the Yrmin-Drighten (Grandmaster) of the Rune Gild (Gild is the archaic spelling of Guild). He founded the Rune Gild in 1980, and has spent over a quarter of a century dedicated to the remanifestation of the Elder Runic Tradition. In "At the Well of Wyrd", Thorsson adresses the techniques of Runic Divination from the most traditional perspective, providing examples of ...

Wyrd : The Reluctant Warrior

1 review
Jim Starlin

SLG Publishing, 2000

Cute (though heavy-handed) satire from a comic master
This black and white book satirizes comic book cliches, corporate greed and modern society. But oddly it works as a story and is genuinely touching. Jim Starlin is of course a legendary creator famous for his cosmic books like Warlock and Dreadstar. This time he gives us a whinny nerd with a big nose trying to fight an unstoppable foe. He's the chosen one, but one of a long line of chosen ...

The Woven Path (Tales from the Wyrd Museum)

13 reviews
Robin Jarvis

CollinsVoyager, 2002

Amazing
A must read!!! If they made a movie out of this, it would probably outsell Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and you simply can NOT put it down. If you like books with mystery, action, comedy, horror, drama, romance or ANYTHING of everything all three of the Wyrd Museum books deliver and keep you wanting more!!!

Wyrd Wravings: An Anthology of Humorous Speculative Fiction

1 review
Candace Sams, Kfir Luzzatto, ...

Echelon Press, 2003

An unusual & surprisingly good anthology
I purchased this anthology on a whim because I generally like Candace Sams. What a pleasant surprise this book turned out to be! Sams was the only author of the 10 stories that I had heard of but I will be keeping my eye out for several others. Margaret Bailey's "A Measly Bottle of Oxygen" describes a world where oxygen is rationed and plant neglect is a crime. In "Suki", by Ellen Dawn ...

The Raven's Knot (Wyrd Museum, Volume 2)
Jarvis Robin

Scholastic, Inc., 2004

What's going on at the Wyrd Museum? Neil finds a stuffed raven in the museum's collection that has mysteriously come back to life. And he discovers that one of the three sisters who live in the museum is missing. Who is behind these strange events? And why are they happening now? Neil soon lears that an evil presence is plotting against all three sisters- and that presence may hold the fate of the world in its hands. Can Neil stop the plan ...

Wyrd Museum III Promo 18bk Pk
JARVIS ROBIN

Collins, 1998

Robin Jarvis Boxed Set: "Raven's Knot", "Woven Path", "Fatal Strand" (Tales from the Wyrd Museum)
Robin Jarvis

Collins, 1999

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