The Man Who Scared a Shark to Death or Wicca Cookbook

The Man Who Scared a Shark to Death: And Other True Tales of Drunken Debauchery

Author: Noel Boivin

A British comedian, drunk on a gallon of wine, takes a one-pound bet to jump, completely naked, into an aquarium filled with sharks and stingrays, causing one of them to die of stress.

An American man goes on such an astonishing bender he believes his girlfriend's claim that they got married while under the influence and only becomes suspicious when she is unable to produce a marriage certificate during the following seven years.

Russian troops get so wasted that it seems like a good idea to make a little extra cash by selling off their tank . . . to Chechen rebels.

The true stories in The Man Who Scared a Shark to Death, taken from news reports around the world, serve as both cautionary tales (don't agree to "help out" with a stranger's robbery, even if he seems like a really nice guy) and comforting perspective (at least you've never woken up in a trash compactor). However cringe-making your own most embarrassing drunken moment might be, at least you're not the man who caught his privates in a mousetrap-twice.

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Wicca Cookbook: Recipes, Ritual, and Lore

Author: Jamie Wood

For Wiccans, spirituality has always been a part of food preparation. According to the Wiccan religion the eight sabbats cycle through the year like seasons, and each is celebrated with traditional foods, herbs, and the ritual invocation of Divine power. The recipes in The Wicca Cookbook are divided into sections for each of these nature-based festivals. Preceding nearly every recipe is a discussion of its spiritual meaning, the therapeutic value of its ingredients, and a spell or ritual that can be performed along with the food preparation.

Many of the recipes contain flowers and herbs having special meaning to the Wiccan religion. These earthy ingredients possess unique characteristics that not only enhance the flavor but also add a sacred quality that imparts the Divine to every dish. Whether they make Rose Petal Jam, Apple Scones, Medieval Honey Cakes, or Yule Log Treats, Wiccans can bring Mother Nature into their meals and welcome the Goddess every day in new and tasty ways.