Download or read book The Magician and the Merchant written by David Phillips and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pelagius is a young man in an old town. Bored by the safe and dull, he decides to leave home to make his fortune his own way. In this world, money does not grow on trees, so he takes on the career of a merchant. Loading a cart with fancy goods, accompanied by his faithful horse and cunning cat, he starts his journey to a distant town. To get there safely he must cross a land of thieves. Once there, he will meet two wise men. One is a scientific magician. The other is the secretive chief of police. Pelagius learns the strange ways of that city and begins to sell his goods. But it is a vain and dangerous place. Indeed, it plans an invasion of his own home town. The magician has a love of football, so offers to join him on condition that they create a proper football team while preparing the town for defence. Helped by his wife (our hero married young) and the children of the local school, our friends must come up with one cunning plan after another to save them all. First, Pelagius crosses the sea to find allies. These turn out to be an alien tribe with a logic different to our own. The story builds to a climax when the two sides must battle each other. This is a story enlivened by humour and some original songs. It is written clearly enough for younger readers but has some advanced ideas that will appeal to all ages.

Download or read book The Mysterious Mr Jacob written by John Zubrzycki and published by Transit Lounge . This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a scandal that rocked the highest echelons of the British Raj. In 1891, a notorious jeweller and curio dealer from Simla offered to sell the world's largest brilliant-cut diamond to the fabulously wealthy Nizam of Hyderabad. If the audacious deal succeeded it would set the merchant up for life. But the transaction went horribly wrong. The Nizam accused him of fraud, triggering a sensational trial in the Calcutta High Court that made headlines around the world...

Download or read book Magic Words written by Gerald Kolpan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a riveting novel of love and adventure, young Julius Meyer comes to the New World to find himself acting as translator for the famed Indian chief Standing Bear. Young Jewish immigrant Julius comes of age surrounded by the wild world of 1867 Nebraska. He befriends the mysterious Prophet John, who saves his life when the two are captured by the Ponca Indian tribe. Living as a slave, Julius meets the noble chief Standing Bear and his young daughter, Prairie Flower, with whom he falls in love. Becoming the tribe’s interpreter—its “speaker”—his life seems safe and settled. But Julius has reckoned without the arrival of his older cousin, Alexander—who, as the Great Herrmann, is the most famous young magician in America. Nor does he suspect the ultimate consequences of Alex’s affair with Lady-Jane Little Feather, a glamorous—and murderous—prostitute destined to become the most scandalous woman on two continents. Filled with adventure, humor, and colorful characters, Magic Words is a riveting adventure about the nature of prejudice, the horror of genocide, and a courageous young man who straddles two worlds to fight for love and freedom.

Download or read book Magic by Misdirection written by Dariel Fitzkee and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 1975 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Net of Magic written by Lee Siegel and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1991-06-11 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scholar and magician, Siegel uncovers the age-old practices of magic in sacred rites and rituals and unveils the contemporary world of Indian magic of street and stage entertainers. Siegel's journeys take him from ancient Sanskrit texts to the slums of New Dehli as he explores India's remarkable magical tradition." --Publisher's description.

Download or read book Magician s Redemption written by D. Bruce Cotton and published by D. Bruce Cotton. This book was released on 2023-05-08 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, the exciting conclusion to the Dark Mage Series! When the Dark Mage merges his power with that of a deadly enemy from the future, the very bones of the earth shake in fear. Who can hope to stand against a monster of such horrendous power and transcendent evil? Adam Gray knows he is utterly outmatched. Any chance at survival means fleeing as fast and as far as possible. Yet what of his friends and loved ones? How can he contemplate running when it will mean agonizing death for everyone he holds dear? In the end, a secret withheld makes all the difference in Adam’s decision to fight or flee. It’s a revelation that makes him question everything about himself, both as a man and a magician. Backed into a corner, to a place where no possible choices remain, Adam must answer one final question: How do you kill something that cannot die?

Download or read book Magician s Genesis written by D. Bruce Cotton and published by D. Bruce Cotton. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death, destruction, and unrelenting war… …is all the people of Tantris have known for generations. But with the end of the Dark Mage war, a new era begins—one of safety, healing and a peace long hoped for. After centuries of struggle, the Dark Mage is dead, killed by Adam Gray in an epic battle beneath the fiery catacombs of Mount Dismay. Or at least the world thought so. When an assassin’s arrow turns matchless joy to grieving despair, it marks but the first of many blows signaling the rebirth of an age-old nemesis. And this time, Adam will find himself overmatched and woefully unprepared. Together with Craigen the giant, Adam embarks on a crucial quest. He must seek a means to answer the unanswerable: How to salvage a love already lost? How to redeem the lives of friends half a world away? And one transcendent question, one whose answer will determine whether thousands live or die: How do you kill a monster who is already dead?

Download or read book Endless Seas Never Meet Your Idols written by John Champaign and published by JOHN CHAMPAIGN. This book was released on 2023-02-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Joseph Baxtor and his crew on the sailing ship Phoenix cross dimensions through underwater portals on behalf of 'The Pantheon', a collection of cultures each led by their own created god. On their maiden voyage, they are sent to establish diplomatic relations with the El-Fax, a recently discovered, friendly culture. Rather than being the routine voyage expected, everything may not be as it first appears.

Download or read book The Science of Deception written by Michael Pettit and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Americans were fascinated with fraud. P. T. Barnum artfully exploited the American yen for deception, and even Mark Twain championed it, arguing that lying was virtuous insofar as it provided the glue for all interpersonal intercourse. But deception was not used solely to delight, and many fell prey to the schemes of con men and the wiles of spirit mediums. As a result, a number of experimental psychologists set themselves the task of identifying and eliminating the illusions engendered by modern, commercial life. By the 1920s, however, many of these same psychologists had come to depend on deliberate misdirection and deceitful stimuli to support their own experiments. The Science of Deception explores this paradox, weaving together the story of deception in American commercial culture with its growing use in the discipline of psychology. Michael Pettit reveals how deception came to be something that psychologists not only studied but also employed to establish their authority. They developed a host of tools—the lie detector, psychotherapy, an array of personality tests, and more—for making deception more transparent in the courts and elsewhere. Pettit’s study illuminates the intimate connections between the scientific discipline and the marketplace during a crucial period in the development of market culture. With its broad research and engaging tales of treachery, The Science of Deception will appeal to scholars and general readers alike.

Download or read book Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights written by N. J. Dawood and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1996-09-26 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the best-loved stories in the world, originating in Persia, India and Arabia, retold especially for children.

Download or read book Sirens of Modernity written by Samhita Sunya and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. By the 1960s, Hindi-language films from Bombay were in high demand not only for domestic and diasporic audiences but also for sizable non-diasporic audiences across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean world. Often confounding critics who painted the song-dance films as noisy and nonsensical. if not dangerously seductive and utterly vulgar, Bombay films attracted fervent worldwide viewers precisely for their elements of romance, music, and spectacle. In this richly documented history of Hindi cinema during the long 1960s, Samhita Sunya historicizes the emergence of world cinema as a category of cinematic diplomacy that formed in the crucible of the Cold War. Interwoven with this history is an account of the prolific transnational circuits of popular Hindi films alongside the efflorescence of European art cinema and Cold War–era forays of Hollywood abroad. By following archival leads and threads of argumentation within commercial Hindi films that seem to be odd cases—flops, remakes, low-budget comedies, and prestige productions—this book offers a novel map for excavating the historical and ethical stakes of world cinema and world-making via Bombay.

Download or read book The Magician s Own Book Or The Whole Art of Conjuring written by George Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Diamond Fairy written by Various and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a world of enchantment and wonder with "The Diamond Fairy," a collection of magical tales from various authors. This captivating anthology invites readers of all ages to explore the delightful adventures of fairies, each sparkling with imagination and charm. As these whimsical stories unfold, a delightful question arises: What if the magic of fairies isn’t just a fantasy but a reminder of the wonder that exists in our everyday lives? From dazzling transformations to heartwarming friendships, each tale in this collection weaves a unique narrative that showcases the beauty of fairy lore. The diverse voices of the authors bring a rich tapestry of storytelling, ensuring that readers will find their hearts touched by the magic within each page. This edition celebrates the timeless allure of fairies, making the enchanting stories accessible for modern readers. Each story serves as a portal to a realm where imagination reigns and the impossible becomes possible. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of magic in "The Diamond Fairy"? Engage with captivating tales that inspire wonder and ignite the imagination. This anthology invites you to believe in the extraordinary and embrace the magic that surrounds us all. This is your chance to delve into a treasure trove of fairy tales that spark joy and creativity. Will you dare to discover the magic hidden within the pages? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this enchanting collection. Purchase "The Diamond Fairy" now, and let the magical adventures unfold!

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Download or read book Jewels Jewelry and Other Shiny Things in the Buddhist Imaginary written by Vanessa R. Sasson and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renunciation is a core value in the Buddhist tradition, but Buddhism is not necessarily austere. Jewels—along with heavenly flowers, rays of rainbow light, and dazzling deities—shape the literature and the material reality of the tradition. They decorate temples, fill reliquaries, are used as metaphors, and sprout out of imagined Buddha fields. Moreover, jewels reflect a particular type of currency often used to make the Buddhist world go round: merit in exchange for wealth. Regardless of whether the Buddhist community has theoretically transcended the need for them or not, jewels—and the paradox they represent—are everywhere. Scholarship has often looked past this splendor, favoring the theory of renunciation instead, but in this volume, scholars from a wide range of disciplines consider the role jewels play in the Buddhist imaginary, putting them front and center for the first time. Following an introduction that relates the colorful story of the Emerald Buddha, one of the most famous jewels in the world, chapters explore the function of jewels as personal identifiers in Buddhist and other Indian religious traditions; Buddhaghosa’s commentary on the Jewel Sutta; the paradox of the Buddha’s bejeweled status before and after renunciation; and the connection in early Buddhism between jewels, magnificence, and virtue. The Newars of Nepal are the focus of a chapter that looks at their gemology and associations between gems and celestial deities. Contributors analyze the Fifth Dalai Lama’s reliquary, known as the “sole ornament of the world”; the transformation of relic jewels into precious substances and their connection to the Piprahwa stupa in Northern India and the Nanjing Porcelain Pagoda. Final chapters offer detailed studies of ritual engagement with the deity known as Wish-Fulfilling Jewel Avalokiteśvara and its role in the new Japanese lay Buddhist religious movement Shinnyo-en. Engaging and accessible, Jewels, Jewelry, and Other Shiny Things in the Buddhist Imaginary will provide readers with an opportunity to look beyond a common misconception about Buddhism and bring its lived tradition into wider discussion.

Download or read book Persian Cats written by Joanne Mattern and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Descibes the history, physical features, and care of the Persian cat breed"--Provided by publisher.