Download or read book The Magicians Trilogy Books 1 3 written by Lev Grossman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 1415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The entire #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy, including The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land, now available in one ebook bundle The Magicians Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory, and real life is disappointing by comparison. When Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to an elite, secret college of magic, it looks like his wildest dreams may have come true. But his newfound powers lead him down a rabbit hole of hedonism and disillusionment, and ultimately to the dark secret behind the story of Fillory. The land of his childhood fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he ever could have imagined . . . The Magicians is one of the most daring and inventive works of literary fantasy in years. No one who has escaped into the worlds of Narnia and Harry Potter should miss this breathtaking return to the landscape of the imagination. The Magician King Quentin Coldwater should be happy. He escaped a miserable Brooklyn childhood, matriculated at a secret college for magic, and graduated to discover that Fillory—a fictional utopia—was actually real. But even as a Fillorian king, Quentin finds little peace. His old restlessness returns, and he longs for the thrills a heroic quest can bring. Accompanied by his oldest friend, Julia, Quentin sets off—only to somehow wind up back in the real-world and not in Fillory, as they’d hoped. As the pair struggle to find their way back to their lost kingdom, Quentin is forced to rely on Julia’s illicitly learned sorcery as they face a sinister threat in a world very far from the beloved fantasy novels of their youth. The Magician's Land Quentin Coldwater has lost everything. He has been cast out of Fillory, the secret magical world of his childhood dreams that he once ruled. With nothing left to lose he returns to where his story began, the Brakebills Preparatory College of Magic. But he can’t hide from his past, and it’s not long before it comes looking for him. Meanwhile, the magical barriers that keep Fillory safe are failing, and barbarians from the north have invaded. Eliot and Janet, the rulers of Fillory, embark on a final quest to save their beloved world, only to discover a situation far more complex—and far more dire—than anyone had envisioned. Along with Plum, a brilliant young magician with a dark secret of her own, Quentin sets out on a crooked path through a magical demimonde of gray magic and desperate characters. His new life takes him back to old haunts, like Antarctica and the Neitherlands, and old friends he thought were lost forever. The Magician’s Land is an intricate and fantastical thriller, and an epic of love and redemption that brings the Magicians trilogy to a magnificent conclusion, confirming it as one of the great achievements in modern fantasy.
Download or read book A Guide for Using Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone Other Harry Potter Books in the Classroom written by Michelle Breyer and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone.
Download or read book A Cast of Stones The Staff and the Sword written by Patrick W. Carr and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2014 Carol Award Winner for Speculative The Fate of the Kingdom Awaits the Cast of Stones In the backwater village of Callowford, roustabout Errol Stone is enlisted by a church messenger arriving with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Eager for coin, Errol agrees to what he thinks will be an easy task, but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins. Forced to flee with the priest and a small band of travelers, Errol soon learns he's joined a quest that could change the fate of his kingdom. Protected for millennia by the heirs of the first king, the kingdom's dynasty nears its end and the selection of the new king begins--but in secret and shadow. As danger mounts, Errol must leave behind the stains and griefs of the past, learn to fight, and discover who is hunting him and his companions and how far they will go to stop the reading of the stones. "With an engaging, imaginative world that bristles with danger, characters that keep you guessing, and a story that sticks with you, A Cast of Stones will keep you devouring pages until the very end. I highly recommend it!" --John W. Otte, author of Failstate "Carr's debut, the first in a series, is assured and up-tempo, with much to enjoy in characterization and description--not least the homely, life-as-lived details." -Publishers Weekly This fast-paced fantasy debut set in a medieval world is a winner. Both main and secondary characters are fully drawn and endearing, and Errol's transformation from drunkard to hero is well plotted. Carr is a promising CF author to watch. Fans of epic Christian fantasies will enjoy discovering a new voice. "Like the preceding series title, Inescapable, this tale of suspense offers a colorful cast of characters, small-town drama, and a hint of romance. A sure bet for fans of Hannah Alexander." --Library Journal "[Good fantasy books] have to be excellent. Good storytelling and exceptional characters with circumstances that are easy enough to follow and wrap your brain around but keep you entertained and guessing... Cast of Stones has found itself firmly in that list of books. I absolutely, one hundred percent loved this book." --Radiant Lit
Download or read book The Field Guide written by Holly Black and published by Simon & Schuster Children's. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the first instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. After finding a mysterious handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just moved into, the Grace children - Jared, Simon and Mallory - discover that there's a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own - the world of faerie. The children want to share what they know, but the faeires will do everything possible to stop their secrets being revealed . . .
Download or read book The Thinking Woman s Guide to Real Magic written by Emily Croy Barker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An imaginative story of a woman caught in an alternate world—where she will need to learn the skills of magic to survive Nora Fischer’s dissertation is stalled and her boyfriend is about to marry another woman. During a miserable weekend at a friend’s wedding, Nora wanders off and walks through a portal into a different world where she’s transformed from a drab grad student into a stunning beauty. Before long, she has a set of glamorous new friends and her romance with gorgeous, masterful Raclin is heating up. It’s almost too good to be true. Then the elegant veneer shatters. Nora’s new fantasy world turns darker, a fairy tale gone incredibly wrong. Making it here will take skills Nora never learned in graduate school. Her only real ally—and a reluctant one at that—is the magician Aruendiel, a grim, reclusive figure with a biting tongue and a shrouded past. And it will take her becoming Aruendiel’s student—and learning magic herself—to survive. When a passage home finally opens, Nora must weigh her “real life” against the dangerous power of love and magic. For lovers of Lev Grossman's The Magicians series (The Magicians and The Magician King) and Deborah Harkness's All Souls Trilogy (A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night).
Download or read book A Magic Skeleton Book written by James Harrison and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join tour guide Abdul and his group of young tourists on their visits to ancient sites in exciting Egypt. See an ancient Egyptian nobleman's house, a dhow, one of the pyramids at Giza, a temple at Abu Simbel, and a stone tablet covered in hieroglyphs. Read all the fun facts about life in ancient Egypt, then pull the tabs to see how everything looked in ancient Egyptian times.
Download or read book The Little Book of Earth Magic written by Sarah Bartlett and published by Piatkus. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect to the magic of the world around you for healing, empowerment and self-care Nature is filled with hidden, elusive energies: the growth spirals of sunflowers, the electromagnetic spectrum of rainbows, the bio-energy of trees and the sound waves of thunder. Working with the potent energy of nature's bounty, you will learn to nurture and embrace your inner guardian witch through spell work. Brimming with rituals, wishes and enchantments to encourage spiritual growth, abundance and prosperity, and featuring beautiful illustrations from the author, this book is an illuminating guide to harnessing the earth's power for personal reflection. It reveals how magic can be used as a reciprocal force for good that protects and promotes our well-being, as well as that of our planet. The Little Book of Earth Magic is for those who seek to form a meaningful connection with nature and take their spiritual practice to a new level.
Download or read book The Wise Ones Collection Books 1 3 written by Lisa Lowell and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2023-05-17 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 1-3 in 'The Wise Ones', a series of epic fantasy novels by Lisa Lowell, now in one volume! Talismans: Owailion, the Awakened One, is about to embark on a breathtaking journey. Guided by the formidable dragon, Mohan, he becomes an apprentice with unimaginable abilities. As dragons prepare for a thousand-year slumber, Owailion is thrust into a perilous mission: to safeguard the Land from invaders. But when ancient runestones vanish and a cunning thief emerges, Owailion's powers are put to the ultimate test. With the world's fate hanging in the balance, he must unlock the secrets of his past. Ley Lines: In a moment of desperation and defiance, Gailin's life is forever altered. With the hangman's noose tightening around her neck, a hidden ally bestows upon her a powerful stone of magic. As she plummets towards her supposed demise, she defies fate and gains a second chance at life. Now marked as a player in a treacherous game, Gailin and a group of unsuspecting pawns are drawn into a world of enchantment and manipulation, where the mysterious Ley Lines hold the key to unimaginable power. Life Giver: Yeolani, a wielder of immense magical power, is struggling against his destiny. Determined not to be controlled by his abilities, he embarks on reckless quests that leave destruction in his wake. From broken bridges to shattered towers, his chaotic magic disrupts the world around him. Seeking balance, Yeolani craves love and a sense of purpose. In an unexpected twist, the fairies, whom he has inadvertently harmed, seek their revenge by granting him a gift beyond his control - a Life Giver. With this extraordinary companion, Yeolani's life takes an unexpected turn, forcing him to confront the true nature of his powers and the responsibilities that come with it.
Download or read book Field Manual for the Archaeology of Ritual Religion and Magic written by C. Riley Augé and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2022-07-08 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By bringing together in one place specific objects, materials, and features indicating ritual, religious, or magical belief used by people around the world and through time, this tool will assist archaeologists in identifying evidence of belief-related behaviors and broadening their understanding of how those behaviors may also be seen through less obvious evidential lines. Instruction and templates for recording, typologizing, classifying, and analyzing ritual or magico-religious material culture are also provided to guide researchers in the survey, collection, and cataloging processes. The bulleted formatting and topical range make this a highly accessible work, while providing an incredible wealth of information in a single volume.
Download or read book Forbidden Magic written by Angus Wells and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the time of the beginning, when the First Gods created all things, they brought forth two children, Tharn and Balatur, lesser gods, to walk upon the new world. But Balatur was arrogant. Tharn was consumed with madness, and the First Gods were forced to condemn them to an eternal, deathlike sleep, lest they destroy creation. Now a mysterious wizard seeks to awaken the mad Tharn and unleash his terrifying power into the world. If he succeeds, the god’s insane fury could rip apart the fabric of existence and give the diabolical magician what he seeks most of all: the scepter of domination over the forces of chaos. Only the young scholar Calandryll has the knowledge and skill to stop the evil wizard’s plan. Accompanied by a cynical mercenary, protected by an enigmatic magic, he must journey across a war-torn countryside, facing terror and treachery both real and magical, to find the ancient book whose incantations can bring the evil god back to life — and destroy it forever. Forbidden Magic is the thrilling beginning of The Godwars, an epic adventure of heroism and sorcery by one of the most exciting new writers of fantasy today.
Download or read book Crystal Magic Starfall Grove Book 1 written by Sheri Eleese and published by Sheri Dwyer. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jasper wants the sexy detective assigned to his case…even if he does keep trying to arrest him. Jasper Belmont, a third-generation crystal witch, is in the final stages of opening his dream store when strange things start happening to him, jeopardizing everything he’s worked for. But then he meets his fated mate, a dangerous-looking detective whose growly attitude makes his heart race. So things must be looking up for him, right? Right? Gabriel Prescott, a hard-nosed detective who honed his skills on the streets of Chicago doesn’t know what kind of game Jasper is playing, but knows he’s up to something and is determined to get to the bottom of it. Which would be easier if he didn’t want to kiss the infuriating man as much as he wanted to strangle him. Suspicion and distrust war against attraction as Jasper and Gabe circle around each other in an intricate dance of anger and lust, unaware that danger is closing in…and is out for blood. Tags: MM Paranormal suspense with romantic elements, high-spirited crystal witch, hot grumpy cop, fated mates, unauthorized use of handcuffs, magic, best friend with donuts, slow burn fade-to-black, and a HEA. Did I mention the donuts? Crystal Magic is the first book in the Starfall Grove series.
Download or read book Beyond the Stones written by Martin J Lake and published by Martin J Lake. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic is gone from the world. Lost. It is an age of science and technology. In the early 21st century, magic has been consigned to myth and legend. Not since the time of King Arthur had men and women known the secrets of how to wield magic. But that is about to change. The magical seal at Stonehenge that has protected the world for 1,500 years has been broken. An age-old enemy is free again. This time, only total conquest will suffice. Men will need magic once more. And their old alliances. Camron has a past he does not know about. A forgotten promise made centuries before which he must now try and keep. With his grandmother’s help, he must rediscover who he is and the vow he made to protect the world. Their only hope is for him to lead a small group of unlikely heroes on a quest to find the only magic powerful enough to defeat the enemy. But finding it is just the beginning…
Download or read book The Magic Kingdom of Landover Volume 1 written by Terry Brooks and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2009-08-18 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the fantasy, thrills, and far-flung adventure of the first three novels in Terry Brooks’s enchanting Magic Kingdom of Landover series—now for the first time in one gripping volume. Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday can’t fathom what lies ahead when he purchases Landover—a magical kingdom of chivalry and sorcery—from Meeks, the mysterious seller who placed the ad. Weary and jaded, Ben clings to the ad’s promise: “Escape into your dreams.” But Landover is not the enchanted idyll he expected. The kingdom is in ruin. The barons refuse to recognize Ben as King, a dragon is decimating the countryside, and a demon lord has challenged any prospective ruler to a fatal duel. To make matters worse, the Paladin, renowned champion of the Kings of Landover, seems to be merely a legend. Ben’s only allies are a bumbling court magician, a talking dog turned court scribe, and the beautiful Willow, who is part girl, part tree. With his friends in tow, Ben sets out to claim the throne. But when Meeks decides he wants Landover back, Ben will face supernatural foes of every stripe to prove himself worthy of the kingship. The question is: Can he survive?
Download or read book Protectors of the Elemental Magic Books 1 3 written by Marnie Cate and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2023-09-17 with total page 1011 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in 'Protectors of the Elemental Magic', a series of fantasy novels by Marnie Cate, now available in one volume! Remember: Mara Stone has always sensed an emptiness within herself; a void she couldn't quite grasp. When the secrets of her great-grandmother, Genevieve Silver, are revealed, Mara's world shatters. As unseen realms are laid bare and forgotten memories flood her mind, Mara must confront a reality both wondrous and terrifying. In an extraordinary twist of fate, the revelations reshape Mara's life, forever altering her destiny. Embracing her newfound knowledge, Mara embarks on a transformative journey filled with enchantment and peril. Exigency: As Mara rebuilds her life, the web of her family's secrets continues to unravel. Facing new adversaries while having to confront her fear of losing everything she holds dear, Mara learns what it truly means to Protect the Magic. Trapped in the cold world of Snowstrum, Mara and Cole are faced with a choice. Will they choose to be true to their promises, or fall prey to their greed and follow their own desires instead? Mazy: Returning from Snowstrum, Mara and Cole are finally able to begin their new life together. But soon, everything starts to crumble around them, as the magic they promised to protect begins to feel less like a blessing and more like a curse. Once again, Mara has to seek answers from the hidden world. In the realm of the gods, she struggles to learn how to defend the child inside her. Will Mara have to give up everything she loves to protect the magic?
Download or read book The New Rolling Stone Album Guide written by Nathan Brackett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book Llewellyn s Complete Book of Ceremonial Magick written by Lon Milo DuQuette and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Collection of Magical Wisdom in One Indispensable Book Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ceremonial Magick brings together the myriad occult philosophies and techniques necessary for a thorough understanding of the esoteric arts. This magnificent treasury is filled with fascinating insights from today's most esteemed working practitioners, developing the rich details of a dozen topics that together comprise the Western Mystery Tradition. Within these pages, you will explore the rituals and ideas that have shaped the history and modern practice of magick. Edited by virtuoso occultists Lon Milo DuQuette and David Shoemaker, this brilliant collection of new writings is the preeminent reference work on the occult arts and sciences. Foundations of Western Magic (Sam Webster) • Qabalah (Anita Kraft & Randall Bowyer) • Planetary Magic (David Rankine) • Alchemy (Dennis William Hauck) • Demonology & Spirit Evocation (Dr. Stephen Skinner) • The Magick of Abra-Melin (Marcus Katz) • Enochian Magick & Mysticism (Aaron Leitch) • The Golden Dawn (Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero) • Thelema & Aleister Crowley (David Shoemaker) • Polytheistic Ceremonial Magic (John Michael Greer) • Magician's Tables (David Allen Hulse) • The Future of Ceremonial Magick (Brandy Williams)
Download or read book Heroes of Ravenford Books 1 3 Ruins on Stone Hill Serpent Cult Dark Monolith written by F. P. Spirit and published by F. P. Spirit. This book was released on 2018-08-04 with total page 1252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruins on Stone Hill What do you get when you mix a novice wizard, a reckless warrior, a sharp-tongued thief, & a saintly cleric? Swords, sorcery, & sarcasm. Glolindir thought he knew all about magic until he came face to face with his very first monster. He only survived thanks to his new friends: a gallant warrior as talented as he is reckless, a mysterious halfling whose knives are nearly as sharp as his tongue, and a saintly gnome whose very touch can heal. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning of their troubles. Strange things have been happening around the little town of Ravenford. Before they know it, they are up to their necks in monsters and worse. From eerie ruins to underground caves to a ghostly forest devoid of life, they encounter the forces of darkness. Can they overcome their faults and work together to save the town, or will they die trying? Serpent Cult An army of darkness. A group of young heroes. A town hanging in the balance. "You'll be sorry... they'll enthrall... you all..." Voltark's shade had threatened. The mage had been part of a cult that practices the darkest of arts. For reasons shrouded in mystery, the group has set its sights on the little town of Ravenford. With new threats cropping up in and around the town, Glolindir and friends are faced with an impossible task: protect Ravenford from an army of monsters, assassins, and black magic. From the depths of the sea to the spires of Ravenford keep, the young heroes follow a twisted trail of intrigue and death. Surrounded on all sides and vastly outnumbered, do they even stand a chance against such overwhelming odds? Dark Monolith A cult of black mages and demons. The secret to the Thrall Masters’ terrifying power. A desperate race to find it before they do. “They’ll be able to make… golems that haven’t been seen… since the Thrall Masters walked the earth…” Tevlar’s corpse had warned. A hundred and fifty years have passed since the Thrall Masters nearly destroyed the land of Thac. Now the secret to their terrifying power has been found and the Serpent Cult is after it. To stop them, Glolindir and friends must seek out an ancient monolith hidden somewhere in the depths of the mysterious Darkwoods. Yet first they must deal with accusations of treason. They have been branded traitors and must prove themselves in trial by combat or be banished forever. From the tournament fields of Ravenford Keep to the depths of the Darkwoods, the young heroes face deadly traps, fierce monsters, and cunning demons. Can they reach the Dark Monolith before the cult? And if so, what terrifying magical force awaits them there? Enter a world of magic and adventure in this fun tale of heroes in the making. Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings and Dungeons and Dragons.
