Download or read book The Lucky Horseshoes written by Carolyn Keene and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: T-R-O-U-B-L-E. EVERYBODY KNOWS WHAT THAT SPELLS! Nancy, Bess, and George are doubly excited. Not only are they taking horseback-riding lessons, but Bess is in the school spelling bee. And maybe her mom's lucky horseshoe earrings will help her win! But now the earrings have disappeared. Good thing Nancy's around to help Bess solve the mystery -- because a good friend is the best good-luck charm of all!

Download or read book The Secret of Lucky Horseshoes written by Ron Bachman and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sebastian, the owner of the only blacksmith shop for miles around, was loved by all who knew him. That included all the animals that came to his shop. Sebastian had one habit that some thought to be odd-he mumbled while he worked. He was a man of few words but loved, nonetheless. Discover the profound effect it has on all the people when a new boy in town learns the reason behind Sebastian's mumbling and the secret of the lucky horseshoes.

Download or read book Lucky Stuff written by Sharon Fiffer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forced to sell her house and move her antique collection after her divorce is finalized, private investigator Jane Wheel relocates to her Illinois hometown, where she investigates a washed-up comedian's activities against a backdrop of a crewman's suspicious death.

Download or read book They Believed That written by William E. Burns and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia is the perfect guide to the weird, magical, superstitious, and supernatural beliefs of people from all over the world. This book is devoted to those human beliefs that fall in the "gray zone" between science, religion, and everyday life-call them superstitious, supernatural, magical, or just wrong. In an often incomprehensible world where lightning or plague could end life quickly or drought could condemn a poor family to agonizing death, superstitious beliefs gave people a feeling of understanding or even control. They have continued to shape societies and cultures ever since. This book covers a range of superstitious, supernatural, and otherwise unusual beliefs from the ancient world to the early 19th century. More than 100 entries explain beliefs, discuss historical evidence, and explain how each belief differs across cultures. This book is a perfect gateway for anyone curious about superstitious and magical beliefs, with topics ranging from the everyday, such as dogs and iron, to legendary figures, such as Hermes Trismegistus and the Yellow Emperor.

Download or read book The Magic of the Horseshoe written by Robert Means Lawrence and published by Hesperus Press. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating 1899 work tracing the origins of common superstitions through time and civilizations, tracking how they evolvedSuperstitions still have a firm hold in cultures all across the world, but where did so many of them come from, and how do myths and beliefs differ from country to country? This 1899 gem sets out to determine just that, tracing superstitious origins across the world from ancient Egypt to Viking Norway to the Asian dynasties. Find out why people throw salt over their shoulder, why you should never open a theater on Friday in France, whether it is luckier to sneeze toward the left or the right, and why the number 13 is considered so unlucky. Readers of this book will finally be able to answer such important questions as whether a horseshoe on the door can protect from plague and why people say "bless you" after a sneeze.

Download or read book The Good Luck Book written by Heather Alexander and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say “white rabbits” on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world’s most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won’t have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the USA to the Ukraine. Learn how and why they started, and why people still participate in them today. Featuring fascinating topics, including animals, nature, sport, life events, the human body, and lucky locations, The Good Luck Book is packed with bold original illustrations, fun facts, and the origin stories behind rituals and superstitions. Ideal for young readers curious about world culture and why we do the things we do, this colorful and charming book will amaze and entertain.

Download or read book Extraordinary Horseshoe Crabs written by Julie Dunlap and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and conservation of horseshoe crabs.

Download or read book Lucky Horseshoes written by Georgia Hunter and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heart-warming story about a baby Belgian who must adjust to living on a dairy farm after being raised on a horse ranch. A lovely story that touches on making new friends and finding happiness. An excellent story for children four to eight years of age.

Download or read book The Book of Superstitions written by Shelby El Otmani and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world’s supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions. Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds. Inside you’ll find: - Legends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years - Beautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts - An analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country Discover why superstitions have bewitched us for centuries with The Book of Superstitions. Fingers crossed you’ll love this book!

Download or read book Strange but True written by Monica-Maria Stapelberg and published by Crux Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we: • Christen ships and sailing vessels or refer to them as ‘she’? • Avoid the number thirteen, breaking mirrors or walking under ladders? • Use the phrase having a ‘skeleton in the cupboard’? • Dress baby boys in blue, speak of ‘true blue’ or ‘blue-blooded’? • Decorate the Christmas Tree or eat Easter Eggs? • Kiss under the mistletoe or 'trick or treat’ on Halloween? In this easy-to-read book – a revised and updated re-publication of her previous book, Curious and Curiouser! – author, lecturer and public speaker, Dr. Monica-Maria Stapelberg, shares the results of her many years of research to uncover the historical background behind numerous commonly-held beliefs and traditions. These range from general popular beliefs to the more specific and enlightening traditions of western culture. Strange but True also brings to light how many of our day-to-day words, phrases and actions are anchored in past ritual or sacrificial observances, or simply based on fearful superstitious notions. This book is a must read for a curious mind!

Download or read book Fortune Falls written by Jenny Goebel and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't step on a crack or you'll break your mother's back.Hold your breath when you pass a graveyard.Find a penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck. Welcome to Fortune Falls, a magical town where superstitions are real. Four-leaf clovers really do bring good fortune, and owning a rabbit's foot is the secret to success.However, there aren't enough charms in the universe to help Sadie Bleeker. She can't pass a ladder without walking under it, and black cats won't leave her alone. That's because Sadie is an Unlucky. And things will only get worse as she gets older, which is why Unluckies are sent away at age twelve to protect those around them.Sadie can't stand the thought of leaving home, so she and her friend, Cooper, devise a plan to reverse her bad luck. But when their scheme results in a broken mirror, the situation turns dire. Because for Sadie, seven years bad luck isn't an inconvenience; it's practically a death sentence. Can a girl who's never so much as found a single lucky penny change her fortune? Or will she be forced to celebrate her twelfth birthday by saying farewell to everyone she loves?

Download or read book The Mythology of Supernatural written by Nathan Robert Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look into the paranormal legends, lore, mythology, and monsters featured on the hit television show Supernatural. From angels to demons, The Mythology of Supernatural explores the religious roots and the ancient folklore of the otherworldly entities that brothers Sam and Dean Winchester face on the hit television show Supernatural—and that have inhabited the shadows of human imagination across countless cultures and centuries.

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Download or read book Handy Horse Projects written by Isabel Thomas and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers instructions for creating horse-themed crafts, including healthy treats for horses, as well as party favors, rosette cupcakes, and gifts for horse lovers.

Download or read book The God Problem written by Robert Wuthnow and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is one of the most highly educated societies on earth, and also one of the most religious. In The God Problem, Robert Wuthnow examines how middle class Americans juggle the seemingly paradoxical relationship between faith and reason. Based on exceptionally rich and candid interviews with approximately two hundred people from various faiths, this book dispels the most common explanations: that Americans are adept at keeping religion and intellect separate, or that they are a nation of "joiners." Instead, Wuthnow argues, we do this—not by coming up with rational proofs for the existence of God—but by adopting subtle usages of language that keep us from making unreasonable claims about God. In an illuminating narrative that reveals the complex negotiations many undertake in order to be religious in the modern world, Wuthnow probes the ways of talking that occur in prayers, in discussions about God, in views of heaven, in understandings of natural catastrophes and personal tragedies, and in attempts to reconcile faith with science.

Download or read book Barbados written by Keith Whiting and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 256-page travel guide with color photos and maps throughout.

Download or read book Barbados Bridgetown the South written by Keith Whiting and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surrounded by miles of magnificent white sand beaches, protected by coral reefs and brushed by the constant breeze of the trade winds, Barbados is a swimmerOCOs paradise. The west coast beaches are calm and lapped by the Caribbean. The south coast has small to medium waves that are great for windsurfing and boogie boarding, while the southeast coast has big waves and is only suitable for strong swimmers. Because of its location, tropical storms and hurricanes common to other Caribbean islands generally miss Barbados. As a coral island, Barbados is home to a vast array of caves and underground lakes, which provide some of the purest drinking water in the world. The island is also home to rainforests, marshes and mangrove swamps, along with pastures and sugarcane fields. It has a diverse and interesting landscape, making it a fascinating place to explore.aBridgetown is the only city outside of North America that George Washington visited. The house where he stayed has been renovated, and is now known as the George Washington House. Bridgetown is the main shopping center in Barbados and is home to a large and varied selection of shops. You will need to take your passport with you in order to take advantage of the tax-free shopping. If you are planning a purchase of high-end jewelry, precious stones, electronic or photographic equipment, the shops in Barbados offer some great duty free deals, some even sell at wholesale prices.Christ Church is the southernmost parish, bordered by St Michael to the west, St George to the north, and St Philip to the east. Grantley Adams Airport is in this parish, and it is one of the most developed parts of the island, with numerous restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and bars. The beaches are generally safe for swimming, but can have strong currents and occasionally strong waves. There are lots of water sports on the south coast, including windsurfing, kite surfing, wake boarding, snorkeling, jet skiing, and a host of others.aa All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique. Barbados is unique and fascinating, a m(r)lange of Africa and Britain in the Caribbean. The easternmost of all the Caribbean islands, Barbados is uniquely situated so as to avoid virtually all hurricanes. Its 166 square miles of forests, cliffs, fishing villages, wildlife, nightlife, and, of course beaches are surrounded by miles of coral reef teeming with an incredible array of sea life and shipwrecks. Some of the best sailing in the Caribbean is here, with southeasterly trade winds to carry you across the water. This is a land rich in history and culture, with an abundance of wildlife, beauty and nature. There are only four guidebooks on the island and most are badly out-of-date. With 500,000 tourists visiting per year, Barbados is a major attraction with very little guidebook competition. Details the best diving spots, all types of accommodations, dining, tours, local lore and festivals, services. Extensive background on the history, government and economy of the island. The author has been a regular visitor for over 20 years. Filled with inside information on which festivals are worth your time, where to find the best Bajan music, classes that will teach you the local cooking and artistic styles, Other guides are mostly out of date. None takes the Adventure Guide perspective that we do, immersing you in the local culture and in the active things to do on the island. Today's traveler is eager to explore--not just sit on a beach. [Adventure Guides] aim to deliver content... Moderately-priced and truly user-friendly, they are packed with information that other series rarely cover. Library Journal Bursting with relevant and exciting information... Booklist Highly recommended... Library Journal"