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Amulets: Sacred Charms of Power and Protection Varla Ventura New mothers need care andThe first comprehensive illustrated study of the use of amulets around the world and throughout history Explores not only the substances and symbolism from which amulets derive, but also the people and objects they protect Explains the differences between and the purposes of amulets, talismans, charms, and fetishes All over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection against negative forces, whether witchcraft, the evil eye,