Download or read book My Little Pony Friendship is Magic 96 written by Jeremy Whitley and published by IDW Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Season 10 continues here! Twilight Sparkle has sent our favorite fillies on a journey of outreach all over Equestria! But when Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Trixie, Discord, and Capper visit Abyssinia, their trip turns sour fast—they weren’t supposed to end up in jail! Good thing Capper’s old friends are pretty good cat burglars…

Download or read book Chaldean Magic written by Francois Lenormant and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Weiser classic reprint of the 1877 publication of Lenormant's La Magie Chez les Chaldeens is a scholarly exposition of the magical practices, religious systems and mythology of the Chaldeans of ancient Assyria. It explores the translation of a larg table from the library of the royal palace at Nineveh, containing 28 formulas of deprectory incantations against evil spirits, the effects of sorcery, disease, and the principal misfortunes that attack people in the course of daily life.

Download or read book Tales of magic tales in print written by Willem De Blecourt and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the beginning of the nineteenth century folklorists, and the general public in their wake, have assumed the orality of fairy tales. Only lately have more and more specialists been arguing in favour of at least an interdependence between oral and printed distribution of stories. This book takes an extreme position in that debate: as far as Tales of magic is concerned, the initial transmission proceded exclusively through prints. From a historical perspective, this is the only viable approach; the opposite assumption of a vast unrecorded and thus inaccessible reservoir of oral stories, presents a horror vacui. Only in the course of the nineteenth century, when folklorists started collecting in the field and asked their informants for fairy tales, was this particular genre incorporated into a then feeble oral tradition. Even then story tellers regularly reverted to printed texts. Every recorded fairy tale can be shown to be dependent on previous publications, or to be a new composition, constructed on the basis of fragments of stories already in existence. Tales of magic, tales in print traces the textual history of a number of fairy tale clusters, linking the findings of literary historians on the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries to the material collected by nineteenth- and twentieth-century field workers. While it places fairy tales as a genre firmly in a European context, it also follows particular stories in their dispersion over the rest of the world.

Download or read book Magic and Magicians in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Time written by Albrecht Classen and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are no clear demarcation lines between magic, astrology, necromancy, medicine, and even sciences in the pre-modern world. Under the umbrella term 'magic,' the contributors to this volume examine a wide range of texts, both literary and religious, both medical and philosophical, in which the topic is discussed from many different perspectives. The fundamental concerns address issue such as how people perceived magic, whether they accepted it and utilized it for their own purposes, and what impact magic might have had on the mental structures of that time. While some papers examine the specific appearance of magicians in literary texts, others analyze the practical application of magic in medical contexts. In addition, this volume includes studies that deal with the rise of the witch craze in the late fifteenth century and then also investigate whether the Weberian notion of disenchantment pertaining to the modern world can be maintained. Magic is, oddly but significantly, still around us and exerts its influence. Focusing on magic in the medieval world thus helps us to shed light on human culture at large.

Download or read book Magical Knight Lune XY written by Peter Barton and published by Latis Books. This book was released on 2022-12-25 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magical Knight Lune! Defender of happiness! She's a cute teenage girl known throughout the city as someone who always takes a moment to help those in need. But what people don't know is that her true identity is that of a 15-year-old teenage boy named Daniel! Not that that's ever been a problem. Until one day when Daniel is overcome with feelings of love for his childhood friend Jack!!! Will Daniel be able to confess his feelings for Jack and risk damaging their years long friendship? He does... but as Lune! And thus begins their romantic quandary!

Download or read book Money and Magic in Early Modern Drama written by David Hawkes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money, magic and the theatre were powerful forces in early modern England. Money was acquiring an independent, efficacious agency, as the growth of usury allowed financial signs to reproduce without human intervention. Magic was coming to seem Satanic, as the manipulation of magical signs to performative purposes was criminalized in the great 'witch craze.' And the commercial, public theatre was emerging – to great controversy – as the perfect medium to display, analyse and evaluate the newly autonomous power of representation in its financial, magical and aesthetic forms. Money and Magic in Early Modern Drama is especially timely in the current era of financial deregulation and derivatives, which are just as mysterious and occult in their operations as the germinal finance of 16th-century London. Chapters examine the convergence of money and magic in a wide range of early modern drama, from the anonymous Mankind through Christopher Marlowe to Ben Jonson, concentrating on such plays as The Alchemist, The New Inn and The Staple of News. Several focus on Shakespeare, whose analysis of the relations between finance, witchcraft and theatricality is particularly acute in Timon of Athens, The Comedy of Errors, Antony and Cleopatra and The Winter's Tale.

Download or read book The Magic Words I AM written by Marilena Mocanu and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greetings and welcome to "The Magic Words I AM," an exploration of the life-changing potential of affirmations. It gives me great pleasure to share with you, as the journal's creator, the motivation behind developing this empowering resource for well-being and personal development. In our busy, constantly difficult environment, it is easy to give in to negativity, worry, and self-doubt. My genuine goal in starting "The Magic Words I AM" was to provide people with a daily practice that would have a significant positive influence on their confidence, self-worth, and mental well-being. The statement "I AM" has great power. It is a self-identification proclamation that influences our world. By using them consistently, we may harness the power of positive affirmations to develop an abundant and prosperous attitude. This diary is intended to lead you through a daily affirmation practice addressing various life topics. Improving Mental Well-Being Our mental health is directly impacted by the thoughts we have. You may reprogram your mind to focus on positive, upbeat thoughts by implementing positive affirmations into your everyday practice. "The Magic Words I AM" is a tool that promotes optimism, which in turn leads to better mental health. Increasing Confidence and Self-Esteem Confidence is constructed on a foundation of self-worth. This diary becomes a travelling companion on your path to greater self-worth and unwavering confidence by providing affirmations that reaffirm your innate value and ability. Promoting Health and Welfare There is a strong link between the mind and body, and using positive affirmations can be quite helpful in fostering overall well-being. The inclusion of health-related affirmations in this diary promotes a positive outlook on wellness. Developing Plenty and Wealth A mindset of abundance is it. You are creating the conditions for prosperity to enter your life by continuously telling yourself that you are worthy of success and prosperity. "The Magic Words I AM" is a manifesting guide for financial abundance as well as other abundance. Building Up Positive Connections Having happy connections is essential to living a full life. This diary offers affirmations that help you build and maintain healthy relationships with others, in addition to strengthening your relationship with yourself. Managing Careers and Achievement Affirmations can serve as your compass on this journey towards success. This notebook gives you a place to express your dreams and make sure your activities are in line with your goals, whether you're aiming for general achievement or a particular career goal. Developing Gratitude and a Positive Attitude Being grateful is a strong energy that draws more good things into our lives. You can develop an attitude of thankfulness by repeating affirmations every day, which will help you to appreciate the here and now and open the door to a better future. Take "The Magic Words I AM" to heart and allow it to change you. Start a daily affirmation practice. May you find joy, empowerment, and inspiration from this notebook as you create a life full of positivity, abundance, and fulfilment.

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Download or read book Jade City written by Fonda Lee and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. *Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time ​* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winner Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion. Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon's bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation. When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone -- even foreigners -- wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones -- and of Kekon itself. Praise for Jade City: "An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book." --Ken Liu, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author "A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!" --Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author "An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats." --NPR The Green Bone Saga Jade City Jade War Jade Legacy

Download or read book The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice written by Robert Kriech Ritner and published by Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures. This book was released on 1993 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To date, no comprehensive treatment of Egyptian magic has focused on the practice of the magician. Both general studies and textual publications have emphasized instead the religious elements in the contents of recited spells, while the accompanying instructions, with their vignettes and lists of materials, instruments, and ritual actions, remained uninvestigated. This study represents the first critical examination of such "magical techniques," revealing their widespread appearance and pivotal significance for all Egyptian "religious" practices from the earliest periods through the Coptic era, influencing as well the Greco-Egyptian magical papyri. The author also discusses the "pagan-Egyptian" influence on Old and New Testament practices and in the lives of the Coptic Desert Fathers. The third edition is a reprinting of the second, which included minor corrections from the original edition. This volume is a significant revisionist approach to ancient Egyptian magic. As a result of a methodical analysis of both the textual and archaeological records, Ritner concludes that the boundaries between ancient Egyptian magic, religion, and medicine were not as strictly observed as modern commentators believe. Furthermore, he categorically denies the frequent attempts of moderns to define ancient Egyptian magic as a phenomenon dealing with the supernatural, practiced primarily for nefarious purposes sub rosa by strictly observed as modern commentators believe. Furthermore, he categorically denies the frequent attempts of moderns to define ancient Egyptian magic as a phenomenon dealing with the supernatural, practiced primarily for nefarious purposes sub rosa by individuals outside of the religious mainstream. Ritner's engaging prose style and felicitous exegesis of even the most arcane material make for easy reading. But more important still, the content of the work ensures that it will become a vital reference tool for all engaged in any aspect of ancient Egyptian religion. [From a review by R. S. Bianchi in Journal of the American Oriental Society 114 (1994) 513-14].

Download or read book Witchcraft and Magic in Europe Volume 5 written by Bengt Ankarloo and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1999-10-14 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics include the decline of the witchcraft trials and the role of witchcraft and magic in enlightenment, romantic, and liberal thought.

Download or read book The White Magic Book written by John Le Breton and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This oracle volume contains ancient wisdom and will provide the answers to all your questions. This runic magic book was first published in 1919. John Le Breton’s divination volume gives everyone easy access to fortune-telling magic, and will assist the reader in discovering the answers to any questions they pose using the Table of Jupiter.

Download or read book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble written by William Steig and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble and unthinkingly wishes himself a rock when frightened by a lion. Although safe from the lion, Sylvester cannot hold the pebble to wish himself into a donkey again. Caldecott Medal winner. Full-color illustrations.

Download or read book Magic Binds written by Ilona Andrews and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, "heart-stopping"* novel in the New York Times bestselling series that "defines urban fantasy."* Mercenary Kate Daniels knows all too well that magic in post-Shift Atlanta is a dangerous business. But nothing she's faced could have prepared her for this... Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official. But there are some steep obstacles standing in the way of their walk to the altar... Kate's father, Roland, has kidnapped the demigod Saiman and is slowly bleeding him dry in his never-ending bid for power. A Witch Oracle has predicted that if Kate marries the man she loves, Atlanta will burn and she will lose him forever. And the only person Kate can ask for help is long dead. The odds are impossible. The future is grim. But Kate Daniels has never been one to play by the rules... *Fresh Fiction

Download or read book Tennis Magic written by Steve Mallory and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis Magic joyfully demolishes the old myth that tennis is "too hard to learn" by de-mystifying every aspect of learning and playing the game. Smart, challenging and funny, it's loaded with tricks that are sure to supercharge your game and your enjoyment of the sport.

Download or read book Magic and Divination at the Courts of Burgundy and France written by Jan Veenstra and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1997-12-01 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magicians and astrologers who frequented the courts of Burgundy and France during the reign of Charles VI to render their dubious services to king and nobles, induced friar Laurens Pignon OP to write a treatise called Contre les devineurs (1411) which he dedicated to John the Fearless, duke of Burgundy. This book presents a critical edition of the treatise and tries to reconstruct its historical and intellectual context by examining the role of magic and astrology at court. By means of theological and philosophical arguments which he derives from Aquinas, Pignon demonstrates the dangers and deficiencies of divination. In three appendices editions of supplementary documents are supplied: a confession of a court-magician, two divinatory texts and a fictional prognostication on the house of Burgundy.

Download or read book Something Close to Magic written by Emma Mills and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Aurelie, a baker's apprentice, reluctantly agrees to assist a bounty hunter named Iliana and finds herself on an adventure full of magic, danger, and the thrill of first love.