The Mammoth Book Of Superstition
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Author |
: Roy Bainton |
Publisher |
: Robinson |
Total Pages |
: 488 |
Release |
: 2016-11-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781472137470 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1472137477 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Mammoth Book of Superstition by : Roy Bainton
Rather than providing a dictionary of superstitions, of which there are already numerous excellent, exhaustive and, in many cases, academic works which list superstitions from A to Z, Bainton gives us an entertaining flight over the terrain, landing from time to time in more thought-provoking areas. He offers an overview of humanity's often illogical and irrational persistence in seeking good luck and avoiding misfortune. While Steve Roud's two excellent books - The Penguin Dictionary of Superstitions and his Pocket Guide - and Philippa Waring's 1970 Dictionary concentrate on the British Isles, Bainton casts his net much wider. There are many origins which warrant the full back story, such as Friday the thirteenth and the Knights Templar, or the demonisation of the domestic cat resulting in 'cat holocausts' throughout Europe led by the Popes and the Inquisition. The whole is presented as a comprehensive, entertaining narrative flow, though it is, of course, a book that could be dipped into, and includes a thorough bibliography. Schoenberg, who developed the twelve-tone technique in music, was a notorious triskaidekaphobe. When the title of his opera Moses und Aaron resulted in a title with thirteen letters, he renamed it Moses und Aron. He believed he would die in his seventy-sixth year (7 + 6 = 13) and he was correct; he also died on Friday the thirteenth at thirteen minutes before midnight. As Sigmund Freud wrote, 'Superstition is in large part the expectation of trouble; and a person who has harboured frequent evil wishes against others, but has been brought up to be good and has therefore repressed such wishes into the unconscious, will be especially ready to expect punishment for his unconscious wickedness in the form of trouble threatening him from without.'
Author |
: Nick Holt |
Publisher |
: Robinson |
Total Pages |
: 544 |
Release |
: 2014-03-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781472110510 |
ISBN-13 |
: 147211051X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mammoth Book Of The World Cup by : Nick Holt
An all-encompassing, chronological guide to football's World Cup, one of the world's few truly international events, in good time for the June 2018 kick-off in Russia. From its beginnings in 1930 to the modern all-singing, all-dancing self-styled 'greatest show on Earth', every tournament is covered with features on major stars and great games, as well as stories about some less celebrated names and quirky stats and intriguing essays. Holt's focus is very much on what takes place on the field, rather than how football is a mirror for economic corruption, or how a nation's style of play represents a profound statement about its people, or how a passion for football can lift underpaid, socially marginalised people out of poverty. From the best World Cups, in 1958 and 1970, to the worst, in 1962 and 2010, he looks behind the facts and the technical observations to the stories: the mysterious sins of omission; critical injuries to key players; and coaching U-turns. He explains how England's World Cup achievements under Sven-Göran Eriksson, far from being a national disgrace, were actually quite impressive, and looks at why Alf Ramsey didn't take Bobby Charlton off in 1970, but this is no parochial, jingoistic account. The book also asks why Brazil did not contribute in 1966, despite having won the previous two tournaments and going on to win the next one? Why the greatest players of their day did not always shine at the World Cup - George Best and Alfredo Di Stefano, for example, never even made it to the Finals. Why did Johann Cruyff not go to the 1978 World Cup? And why did one of Germany's greatest players never play in the World Cup? There are lots of tables, some filled with obvious, but necessary information, but others with more quirky observations. Alongside accounts of epic games, there are also brief biographies of all the great heroes of the World Cup.
Author |
: Stephen Jones |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 576 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105132154381 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror by : Stephen Jones
Author |
: Edwin Radford |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 269 |
Release |
: 1973 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:311674514 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopaedia of Superstitions by : Edwin Radford
Author |
: Christine Chaundler |
Publisher |
: Open Road Media |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2021-10-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781504067973 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1504067975 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis Every Man's Book of Superstitions by : Christine Chaundler
An enlightening examination of common superstitions and their fascinating origins in history, myth, and ancient religion. Superstitions represent some of humanity’s earliest attempts to make sense of a dangerous and often incomprehensible world. Even ideas that seem innocuous today, like “getting up on the wrong side of the bed,” have their origins in beliefs and practices of vital importance. In Every Man’s Book of Superstitions, English historian Christine Chaundler explores enduring ideas about luck, magic, astrology, portentous symbols, and more. She also looks at superstitions related to illness, animals, mealtimes, special occasions, specific professions, and so on.
Author |
: Claudia DeLys |
Publisher |
: Carol Publishing Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 520 |
Release |
: 1979-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0806507217 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780806507217 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis Giant Book of Superstitions by : Claudia DeLys
Explores the evolution and meaning of and describes practices associated with common superstitious beliefs about nature, animals, men and women, love, food, luck, and other topics.
Author |
: Tim Haydock |
Publisher |
: Salem House Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 708 |
Release |
: 1986 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015061139369 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Mammoth Book of Classic Chillers by : Tim Haydock
Author |
: Edwin Radford |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 269 |
Release |
: 1976 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:3283684 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopaedia of Superstitions by : Edwin Radford
Author |
: Cora Linn Daniels |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 632 |
Release |
: 1903 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015006996022 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopaedia of Superstitions, Folklore, and the Occult Sciences of the World by : Cora Linn Daniels
Author |
: D.R. McElroy |
Publisher |
: Wellfleet Press |
Total Pages |
: 195 |
Release |
: 2020-05-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780760366295 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0760366292 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis Superstitions by : D.R. McElroy
Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. In this definitive reference, you’ll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world. For example, the belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar. You’ll also find out why some superstitions vary from culture to culture. For instance, the “unlucky” number 13 is considered a bad omen in some countries, like the US, and “lucky” in other countries, like Italy—where the number 17 is considered unlucky. The information is organized by country, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths. The Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with each volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and cleansings into your daily routine. These portable companions feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated interiors on a premium paper blend. Other titles in the series include: Witchcraft, Love Spells, Moon Magic, Knot Magic, and House Magic.