This handy reference guide for coping with modern life contains fifty spells touching on every imaginable annoyance women experience. Many of the hexes have roots in real spells and folklore. This "self-help" book teaches women to create their own protective aura with humor, something psychologists generally see as a healthy release of anger. Each spell conjures up the offending evil and relegates it to a place where it can never offend again -- oblivion.The curses are in recipe format, listing the items needed to perform the ritual along with directions and a chant. The spells are a fun and harmless way for women to take control over otherwise unbearable situations.