Myth, Magic and Mystery

Myth, Magic and Mystery
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Publisher : Roberts Rinehart Pub
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 1570980799
ISBN-13 : 9781570980794
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Myth, Magic and Mystery by : Michael Patrick Hearn

The finest work of every prominent children's book illustrator of the 20th century, including Tomi Ungerer, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Suess, Edward Gorey, and many others, is explored in this invaluable book.

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9780744037432
ISBN-13 : 0744037433
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures by : DK

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.

A Wizard's Bestiary

A Wizard's Bestiary
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Publisher : Career Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1564149560
ISBN-13 : 9781564149565
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis A Wizard's Bestiary by : Oberon Zell-Ravenheart

Magic, Myth, and Mystery (Set)

Magic, Myth, and Mystery (Set)
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Publisher : 45th Parallel Press
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 1534102191
ISBN-13 : 9781534102194
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Magic, Myth, and Mystery (Set) by :

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

Magic and Myth

Magic and Myth
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Publisher : Yearling
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9780593381724
ISBN-13 : 0593381726
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Magic and Myth by : Michael Scott

Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven years... A magical silver horse that emerges from the depths of a dark lake... Venture into the Otherworld with eleven timeless, enchanting Irish fairy tales that uncover the haunting, hidden world of the Sidhe--the fairy-folk. A master of Irish mythology, bestselling author Michael Scott has crafted stories guaranteed to enthrall young readers who love magic, legends, and lore. And don't miss the companion collection of Irish folktales, Legends & Lore!

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
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Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780738709055
ISBN-13 : 0738709050
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism by : Geoffrey W. Dennis

How are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.

Magic, Mystery, and Science

Magic, Mystery, and Science
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 414
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ISBN-10 : 0253216567
ISBN-13 : 9780253216564
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Magic, Mystery, and Science by : Dan Burton

"[P.D. Ouspensky's] yearning for a transcendent, timeless reality—one that cancels out physical disintegration and death—figures into science at some fundamental level. Einstein found solace in his theory of relativity, which suggested to him that events are ever-present in the space-time continuum. When his friend Michele Besso passed on shortly before his own death, he wrote: 'For us believing physicists the distinction between past, present, and future is only an illusion, even if a stubborn one.'" —from Magic, Mystery, and Science The triumph of science would appear to have routed all other explanations of reality. No longer does astrology or alchemy or magic have the power to explain the world to us. Yet at one time each of these systems of belief, like religion, helped shed light on what was dark to our understanding. Nor have the occult arts disappeared. We humans have a need for mystery and a sense of the infinite. Magic, Mystery, and Science presents the occult as a "third stream" of belief, as important to the shaping of Western civilization as Greek rationalism or Judeo-Christianity. The occult seeks explanations in a world that is living and intelligent—quite unlike the one supposed by science. By taking these beliefs seriously, while keeping an eye on science, this book aims to capture some of the power of the occult. Readers will discover that the occult has a long history that reaches back to Babylonia and ancient Egypt. It proceeds alongside, and frequently mingles with, religion and science. From the Egyptian Book of the Dead to New Age beliefs, from Plato to Adolf Hitler, occult ways of knowing have been used—and hideously abused—to explain a world that still tempts us with the knowledge of its dark secrets.

Cats of Magic, Mythology and Mystery

Cats of Magic, Mythology and Mystery
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Publisher : Cfz
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 1909488038
ISBN-13 : 9781909488038
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Cats of Magic, Mythology and Mystery by : Karl P. N. Shuker

Gathered together for the very first time between the covers of a single volume, be prepared to be thoroughly amazed and totally captivated by a spellbinding array of truly extraordinary, exceptional cats of every imaginable - and unimaginable - variety. Surveying an eclectic spectrum of feline anomalies existing both within and far beyond the perimeters of cryptozoology, here are homing cats and demon cats, king cheetahs and woolly cheetahs, ligers and leopons, winged cats and horned cats, belligerent nundas and evanescent marozis, the mythology of the tailless Manx cat and the origins of Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat, latter-day sabre-tooths and feline deities from around the world, dream cats, snow cats, and psychic cats, displaced panthers and out-of-place pumas, Janus cats of the double visage and the lost constellation of Felis, marsupial lions and Queensland tigers, green kittens and Runcible Cats, albinistic leopards and melanistic tigers, servalines, cheetalines, aquatic yaquarus, even a cat-headed serpent or two - and much, much else besides.

The World of Physics

The World of Physics
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Publisher : Brooks Cole
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0030319447
ISBN-13 : 9780030319440
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis The World of Physics by : John W. Jewett

The Mysteries, Magic, and Myth (the "M"s) of the physics of everyday life are revealed in this engaging new resource for students, physics teachers, general science teachers, and anyone intrigued by the physical world. The book follows the subjects of more traditional physics books, but with a truly enlightening presentation.