I've also referenced these two on the Pagan Spirituality/Wicca 101 page. They are here because you'll find some foundational spell work as well as the background
principals which drive the efficacy of spells.
Judika Illes is another teacher I happened upon late in my
own education; I am so glad I did. Her work is comprehensive, exhaustive, and above all, reliable. I will
reference several more titles from her before we are done.
This is another one of those seeming "little gems"
that turns out ot be a major treasure cache. Valerie Worth has woven together considerable wordcraft with equally powerful
knowledge of the kinesthetic potential of incantation. Trust me, you want this book--at worst you'll speak the
words of a Mistress (read: 'Master'). At best, the rhythms and imagery will take root in you and bloom forth in new
colors and forms.