"Many times, I wake up from my bed I drive away and I lay down my head On these humid fall nights, I lay in peace Beneath the starry sky, under the shelter of the old oak tree" The book is a mystical journey of love birds.

Chicago, 1933. Magician Nick Zetner¿s magic act is the victim of vaudeville¿s demise and the Great Depression. He embarks on a risky quest to regain his life. Along the way, a love he thought he¿d forever lost is rekindled. Is this magic . . . or simply an illusion?The question plays out during the political upheaval following the wounding of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, who took a bullet during the real-life assassination attempt on president-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, Feb. 15, 1933. Nineteen days later, Cermak died.In modern style, the screenplay ranges through historic Chicago, its comedy and plight, exposing the intrigues of the City¿s famous and infamous, as Nick Zetner¿s dreams, adversity and insights unfold. Using ¿the mind¿s eye¿ and this easy-to-read format, movie fans may enjoy the cinematic experience of J.B. Rivard¿s acclaimed novel, Illusions of Magic: Love and Intrigue in 1933 Chicago.

This title is one in a series presenting four masterpieces by four immortal nineteenth-century French painters. Each miniature book faithfully reproduces its title painting on the front cover, and is packaged in a handsome slipcase that doubles as a picture frame. The frame can stand up on a desk or tabletop or be hung on the wall to display the book cover's striking painting. Each book's interior discusses its title painting, describing the artist's approach to his work, analyzing the picture's fine points, and showing close-up details from the painting. A final two-page spread presents a timeline capsule biography that lists significant events in the painter's life. Van Gogh--Starry Night shows and discusses Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece, which is a mystically glowing nighttime landscape, and ranks today as one of the artist's most popular and beloved paintings.

Join Jet Propulsion and his friends as they explore the solar system in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of PBS’s hit show Ready Jet Go! Why do stars twinkle in the sky, but planets don’t? Jet, Sydney, and Sean are about to find out during the best sleepover ever! This Level 2 Ready-to-Read includes bonus back matter content with lots of fun facts about stars! © Copyright 2018 Jet Propulsion, LLC. Ready Jet Go! is a registered trademark of Jet Propulsion, LLC.

"Harvest of Illusion, A Spiritual Adventure" is set late in the 21st century and assumes as true many types of paranormal experiences reported by millions of people. Through the vehicle of an exciting, action-packed adventure, it explains a belief system for the source and nature of spirituality, consciousness, and soul.

In the vast field of her imagination, Samantha dreamed of building a brilliant writing career, soaring above the clouds with every written word. However, reality posed obstacles and showed her that, in order to survive in this world, she needed to find a well-paying job. Yet, deep in her heart, the dream of being part of the hottest software company in New York intoxicated her with hope. It was there where she imagined her encounter with Leonardo Bigotti, the real-world superstar from the pages of her love book. But twists of fate do not delay to appear, overturning her life with an unforeseen force. In a luxurious restaurant, Samantha accidentally meets Leonardo in an unfortunate collision that causes both of them to lose their balance, and her laptop slips from her hands. Fascinated by him, Samantha follows him, as if under a spell, to his car, without realizing that that day would mark the beginning of a radical transformation. At dawn, Samantha wakes up in her own apartment, but the atmosphere is strange and full of mystery. Her gaze falls upon a man wrapped only in a towel, who seems to be a character straight out of the pages of her book. Delighted and confused at the same time, she discovers that her story has come to life in an unexpected way, and she finds herself in a world where motives are hidden. Here, in this enigmatic-veiled reality, she meets Dante Hastings, the embodiment of the ideal man and the protagonist from her pages. He is the executive director of HBKGroup, the most prestigious IT company, and his appearance is astonishingly similar to that of Leonardo Bigotti. This strange coincidence begins to draw Samantha further into a seductive trap. However, Dante's indifference towards her prompts the young woman to challenge and provoke him in every possible way, hoping to catch his attention and unravel the secret behind their shared appearance. Thus, a love story full of suspense and passion comes to life amidst an uncertain reality.

Identifying quickly illusion with deception, we tend to oppose it to the reality of life. However, investigating in this collection of essays illusion's functions in the Arts, which thrives upon illusion and yet maintains its existential roots and meaningfullness in the real, we might wonder about the nature of reality itself. Does not illusion open the seeming confines of factual reality into horizons of imagination which transform it? Does it not, like art, belong essentially to the makeup of human reality? Papers by: Lanfranco Aceti, John Baldacchino, Maria Avelina Cecilia Lafuente, Jo Ann Circosta, Madalina Diaconu, Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei, Brian Grassom, Marguerite Harris, Andrew E. Hershberger, James Carlton Hughes, Lawrence Kimmel, Jung In Kwon, Ruth Ronen, Scott A. Sherer, Joanne Snow-Smith, Max Statkiewicz, Patricia Trutty-Coohill, Daniel Unger, James Werner.

Illusions of Life speaks of the semblances that make life magical. Not everything you see is real. Reality at times play hide and seek. It hides that which shouldn't be hidden, making one seek the phantom. Illusion is an anthology which throws light on the paranormal aspects of life. For the readers, it's going to be an emotional voyage which will take you through the various hues of the mirage.

We are living through times of sacred remembrance. Journey with me now as we reclaim the best of what it means to be human. With gratitude and humility, let us confidently step into a bright and beautiful new future, one in which we are now, whether we realize it or not, co-creating. With resilience and wisdom, let us more deeply understand our gifts and talents that they may be used in the service of all creation, and with heartfelt joy, and integrity, let us embrace our own divinity. The time to experience ourselves and our world beyond the illusion of separation is always now. There is nothing else.

Joen's second book takes up where the popular Landscapes & Illusions left off, further exploring luminosity, highlights, reflections, and transparency in both traditional and contemporary quilts. She discusses the color wheel, explains various visual effects, and encourages observations of nature. Finally information on pattern drafting and perspective helps quilters create their own designs. Twenty-four pages are devoted to some of the leading quiltmakers of our time.