bedside companion to folklore and magic

Step into a world of enchantment with this captivating collection of prose and poetry, fact and fiction on myth and magic, folklore and faery.Bedside Companion to Folklore and Magic contains a rich selection of prose and poetry, fiction and fact, with one entry to read every night of the year. Within the pages of this beautifully designed volume youâ ™ll encounter dancing fairies, ferocious dragons, trickster gods, witches and wizards, enchanted islands, shape-shifting animals, and magic spells. Fantastical delights to peruse include:â ¢ Tales from global folklore: Anansi the spider, Little Tieke the Dancing Thief from Maori legend, and Louise Erdrichâ ™s accounts of North American Ojibwe tradition.â ¢ Fiction ranging from classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen to exciting modern fantasy such as Marlon Jamesâ ™s Black Leopard, Red Wolf, and poetry including Christina Rosettiâ ™s peerless GoblinMarket.â ¢ The very best of magical childrenâ ™s literature: excerpts from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Peter Pan, His Dark Materials and, more recently, Katherine Rundellâ ™s Impossible Creatures.â ¢ Non-fiction sources: extracts from 18th-century grimoires containing bloodthirsty revenge spells, evocative accounts of the Lancashire and Salem witch trials, and classic anthropological texts such as James George Fraserâ ™s The Golden Bough.If youâ ™re in need of an escape into otherworldly realms, keep this book by your bedside and end every day with a fascinating flight of fantasy.

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The Routledge Companion to Media and Human Rights offers a comprehensive and contemporary survey of the key themes, approaches and debates in the field of media and human rights.The Companion is the first collection to bring together two distinct ways of thinking about human rights and media, including scholarship that examines media as a human right alongside that which looks at media coverage of human rights issues. This international collection of 49 newly written pieces thus provides a unique overview of current research in the field, while also providing historical context to help students and scholars appreciate how such developments depart from past practices.The volume examines the universal principals of freedom of expression, legal instruments, the right to know, media as a human right, and the role of media organisations and journalistic work. It is organised thematically in five parts:Communication, Expression and Human RightsMedia Performance and Human Rights: Political ProcessesMedia Performance and Human Rights: News and JournalismDigital Activism, Witnessing and Human RightsMedia Representation of Human Rights: Cultural, Social and Political.Individual essays cover an array of topics, including mass-surveillance, LGBT advocacy, press law, freedom of information and children’s rights in the digital age. With contributions from both leading scholars and emerging scholars, the Companion offers an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to media and human rights allowing for international comparisons and varying perspectives.The Routledge Companion to Media and Human Rights provides a comprehensive introduction to the current field useful for both students and researchers, and defines the agenda for future research.

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Anthropologists and historians have confirmed the central role alcohol has played in nearly every society since the dawn of human civilization, but it is only recently that it has been the subject of serious scholarly inquiry. The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails is the first major reference work to cover the subject from a global perspective, and provides an authoritative, enlightening, and entertaining overview of this third branch of the alcohol family. It will stand alongside the bestselling Companions to Wine and Beer, presenting an in-depth exploration of the world of spirits and cocktails in a groundbreaking synthesis.The Companion covers drinks, processes, and techniques from around the world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced, including fermentation, distillation, and ageing, alongside a wealth of new detail on the emergence of cocktails and cocktail bars, including entries on key cocktails and influential mixologists and cocktail bars. With entries ranging from Manhattan and mixology to sloe gin and stills, the Companion combines coverage of the range of spirit-based drinks around the world with clear explanations of production processes, and the history and culture of their consumption. It is the ultimate guide to understanding what is in your glass.The Companion is lavishly illustrated throughout, and appendices include a timeline of spirits and distillation and a guide to mixing drinks.

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This Topsy and Tim activity book has shiny, wipe-clean pages and a special pen to make practising first spellings as easy as A, B, C!Each page has a selection of themed, high-frequency words to practise that children will come across often and that are based on the new English curriculum to help support school learning. Content includes key phonics spelling patterns such as ai , er and igh , nouns, verbs, tricky words, numbers and family words. The last page can be used as a place for your child to practise their own school spellings using the look, cover, write, check approach.Help your child to copy over the words or write them out themselves, then they can wipe clean using the special eraser on top of the pen and practise again!Written in conjuntion with an educational consultant and teacher, this book is perfect to help support children learning to spell simple words at school and is the ideal companion to Topsy and Tim s Wipe-Clean First Letters.

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A treasure trove of traditional Scottish folk and fairy tales as told by Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland s greatest storytellers. Perfect to celebrate Scottish heritage. Young readers will explore a land of folklore and magic inhabited by friendly fairies, wicked ogres, majestic birds and shining unicorns in captivating tales, full of colour, humour and life. These timeless stories have been passed down the generations through oral tradition and are now retold for today s children while carefully preserving Duncan s unique storytelling voice. One of Scotland s Travelling People, Duncan spent a lifetime journeying the country s highways and byways, collecting stories along the way. This beautifully presented treasury includes insight into Duncan s life and cultural heritage alongside a curated collection of his best-loved stories and classic tales.

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A mix of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, the Bedside Companion for Gardeners is a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration where practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from intrepid gardeners past and present. Dip in and out of this collection with an entry for every night of the year that draws on writing through the ages and from across the globe.The Bedside Companion for Gardeners incorporates practical advice from the 17th-century gardening diarist John Evelyn; inspiring prose from Elizabeth von Arnim and John Milton; astute commentary from Horace Walpole on William Kent and Nancy Mitford on the vulgarity of a Surrey garden. Kipling offers practical advice, while Tennyson waxes lyrical on an Arabian night garden.The perfect gift for any gardener, this magical book is an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance to revisit throughout the year.Â

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Take the trip of a lifetime through poetry, journalism, historical fact, and science fiction with this daily anthology of travel writing.TravelingÂ’s never been easier. Wherever you are, find yourself somewhere else with the newest anthology in BatsfordÂ’s Bedside Companion series. Journey through different eras, continents, and points of view, with one entry for each day of the year. Whether youÂ’re in need of inspiration, you want to manifest your dream trip, or you just need a break, climb aboard and let some of the best travel writers of all time whisk you away to intriguing new lands.From London to Timbuktu via Venice and the Brazilian Jungle, thereÂ’s poetry, travel guides, memoir, fiction, and more as far as the eye can see.Swap your backpack for this book to keep by your bedside and start or end your days with a trip to wherever you desire.

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A glorious treasury of literary curiosities for every night of the year. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers contains an eclectic mix of fact and fiction, letters, diaries, essays and dedications, all suffused with the joys of books and reading. The perfect gift for the bibliophile in your life, it contains snippets from some of the greatest writers and book collectors from throughout history, including:Charles Dickens on the smell of booksMaya Angelou on the pleasures of reading aloudVirginia Woolf on finding space for writingNick Hornby on reading for pure enjoymentand much more.Along the way, you ll find advice on how to look after your most precious volumes, what to do when books start taking over your home, and where to find the most atmospheric libraries and bookshops around the world. Keep this beautifully illustrated book by your bedside and wander into a magical world of books every night of the year.

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Following the hugely popular Treasury of Folklore: Seas and Rivers and Woodlands and Forests comes Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies, an exploration of the mysteries of the stars, skies, and heavens above.People have gazed up at the same stars for millennia, trading stories about them, conjuring gods and goddesses, mapping the constellations, and navigating the complex human world below. The tales, traditions, and myths included here traverse countries and continents and have been chosen to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears, and ways of rationalizing the unknown.Under the Stars and Heavens section Willow delves into rosy fingered dawn and the hubris of Icarus, the Greek myths surrounding the constellations and the omen of meteors, the trials of the Hawaiian goddess Hina and the legend of the rabbit in the moon. In Skies we are introduced to winged Pegasus and the trials of the Firebird, the Witch of Westray and stories of storms, the mysteries of the Northern Lights and unexplained UFOs.Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies is a fascinating portal into a rich history of myths surrounding the sky, an aspect of the natural world that continues to fascinate and confound.

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Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook presents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals. Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needsPromotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animalsAddresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet tradeCovers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians

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Kniha - autor J. K. Rowlingová, 256 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetimecollaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the BritishLibrary. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjectsstudied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - from Alchemy and Potionsclasses through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures.Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and othercollections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and illustrationsfrom the Harry Potter archive. Thereżs also a specially commissioned essay for eachsubject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of theexhibition - absorbing, insightful and unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall,the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger...

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The New York Times and USA Today bestselling authorFor fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls this charming debut novel and TikTok sensation is packed full of romance, charm and plenty of magic . . .Revelare witches are cursed. As long as they use their magic, they are doomed to four heartbreaks.So far, Sadie Revelare has experienced three â “ the devastating departure of her mother and the loss of her brother. And the most painful heartbreak of all: Jake McNealy, her first love. Ever since, Sadie has done everything she can to protect herself from more pain.But now Sadie s beloved grandmother is sick. And without her, Sadie isn t sure she will have the strength to keep her family and her magic together.As Sadieâ ™s carefully structured life begins to unravel, Jake returns to town after a decade away. And in the face of a final heartbreak that could tear Sadie apart, she must decide once and for all: is love more important than magic?The perfect read for anyone looking for a cosy and warm, witchy novel to curl up with this autumn.***Perfect for fans of:Witchy romanceSmall-town settings Second chance love stories***Readers LOVE Breanne Randall: Wow wow wow. A story of the heart!!! A literal dream. I love each and every word. I could see it all play out in my brain like a film. - Amazon reviewer, 5* This book will rip your heart out, stamp on it, set it on fire, and put it back together again. - Amazon reviewer, 5* I definitely escaped into the pages of this magical read. - Amazon reviewer, 5* I was really drawn to the Practical Magic vibes this book gave off. I love all things full of love and witches. - Amazon reviewer, 5*

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Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination, to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in modern literature, cinema, and television. In this spell-binding book, you will find:A complete global history of the subject â “ from necromancy in the ancient world to European folk magic and witchcraft in the internet ageMore than 350 full-colour images combined with engaging, accessible text that brings the subject to life, with biographies of key figuresSpecial features on everything from Chinese oracle bones and the Knights Templar to magic and witchcraft in literature and film, and mystical plants like mandrake and belladonnaGlorious galleries of everything from talismans and poppets to crystals and Wiccan tools, and much moreOffering a comprehensive and accessible overview of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you in equal measure â “ whether you are a believer or a sceptic. The Esoteric Histories seriesWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DKâ ™s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects â “ from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained â “ weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.

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A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs.This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.This book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:- Beautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.- A look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations.- An explanation of the origins of festivals, rituals, from the history of Halloween and China s Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexico s Day of the Dead.- Special features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. Taking a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells, seances and tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and more.

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Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it â “ and why. Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed a cloud of water vapour with energy enough to destroy a house with one well-aimed thunderbolt. It was everyday magic, but it was still magical. Philip Matyszak takes readers into that world. He shows us how to make a love potion or cast a curse, how to talk to the dead and how to identify and protect oneself from evil spirits. He takes us to a world where gods, like humans, were creatures of space and time; where people could not just talk to spirits and deities, but could even themselves become divine; and where divine beings could fall from â “ or be promoted to â “ full godhood. Ancient Magic offers us a new way of understanding the role of magic, looking at its history in all of its classical forms. Drawing on a wide array of sources, from Greek dramas to curse tablets, lavishly illustrated throughout, and packed with information, surprises, lore and learning, this book offers an engaging and accessible way into the supernatural for all.

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Join Jada and Granny Jinks in this charming new series for readers aged 6+! Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Selom Sunu, and brimming with warmth, tricks and magic, this is the perfect read for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn and Wigglesbottom Primary!Granny Jinks and Jada have officially joined the Dalton Green Magic Society, but the fun has only just started! For their next trick, Granny Jinks and Jada will have to perform magic with the cheekiest assistant of them all – an animal! Will naughty Luna the cat learn her magic trick in time, and will Jada’s best friend, Matilda, ever find the perfect pet for hers? Inspired by the true story of Jenny Mayers – the first Black woman to be accepted into the Magic Circle.*Includes how-to magic tricks for you to try at home!* With themes of finding courage, making friends, managing relationships at home, school and in the community, this is a wonderful new series for readers aged 6 and up!

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A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things. Hecate Goodwin, Kate to her friends, has curated the perfect life as a hedge witch, living in a secluded cottage with only a black cat for company. She spends her days foraging herbs from the Ipswich forest, gardening, and creating tinctures to sell at the apothecary she owns. Most evenings pass without her speaking to another human being, an arrangement she quite prefers. Kate s solitude is thrown into disarray when her older sister, Miranda, reaches out and asks her to host their coven s annual Halloween gathering. The day marks the beginning of the new year for witches and is also Kate s birthday. The pressure from her coven to make the evening memorable mounts as the event draws near. To complicate things further, a handsome man from Kate s past turns up at her cottage, asking for sanctuary. It is Kate s duty as a hedge witch to honour this request, much to her dismay. Matthew Cypher is no ordinary lost soul - he s a practitioner of forbidden magic who s tricked Kate once before, and her guard is up. As she juggles Matthew s arrival and the preparations for Halloween, Kate comes across an old tome shrouded in dark magic. She is horrified when she realizes the blood-red inscription is written in familiar handwriting: her recently deceased mother s. Afraid to even touch the dark magic her mother secretly studied, Kate can turn only to Matthew for help. Her idealized memory of her mother begins to distort, and as she and Matthew grow closer, Kate has to re-evaluate whom she can really trust. A DARK AND SECRET MAGIC is a celebration of the Halloween season and a love letter to anyone who drinks pumpkin spice in August and carries the spirit of a witch inside their heart all year long.

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Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god.When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret—he can’t use magic!Innocent Zero has exceeded the limits of human existence and become a god! Humanity has no choice but to bow down before his awe-inspiring divinity. Except for Mash, whose muscles have unlocked an unimaginable power to give Innocent Zero a flick to the forehead he won’t soon forget! But Innocent Zero still has the magic of darkness and time on his side. With Mash being all that stands between the survival and destruction of humanity, will the people rally to his side at last?

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We take for granted that only certain kind of things exist â “ electrons but not angels, passports but not nymphs. This is what we understand as â ˜realityâ ™. But in fact, â ˜realityâ ™ varies with each era of the world, in turn shaping the field of what is possible to do, think and imagine. Our contemporary age has embraced a troubling and painful form of reality: Technic. Under Technic, the foundations of reality begin to crumble, shrinking the field of the possible and freezing our lives in an anguished state of paralysis. Technic and Magic shows that the way out of the present deadlock lies much deeper than debates on politics or economics. By drawing from an array of Northern and Southern sources â “ spanning from Heidegger, Junger and Stirnerâ ™s philosophies, through Pessoaâ ™s poetry, to Advaita Vedanta, Bhartrhari, Ibn Arabi, Suhrawardi and Mulla Sadraâ ™s theosophies â “ Magic is presented as an alternative system of reality to Technic. While Technic attempts to capture the world through an â ˜absolute languageâ ™, Magic centres its reconstruction of the world around the notion of the â ˜ineffableâ ™ that lies at the heart of existence. Technic and Magic is an original philosophical work, and a timely cultural intervention. It disturbs our understanding of the structure of reality, while restoring it in a new form. This is possibly the most radical act: if we wish to change our world, first we have to change the idea of â ˜realityâ ™ that defines it.

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What if judgment returned to the craft of magic? How would that relieve the burdens of critique and realign its priorities? These questions regarding the value of magic to thinking are at the very heart of the acclaimed philosopher of science Isabelle Stengers political and philosophical thought and her insistence that the smoke of the burned witches still hangs in our nostrils .Now, in the first English translation of this classic text, Hypnosis Between Science and Magic provides an entry point to the work of Isabelle Stengers, who has so originally and forcefully shifted how we think about the history of ideas. The book focuses in on an area of her thought that has recurred throughout her career: the presumed antagonism between magic and science, and especially the evacuation of magic from all that is thought to be scientifically valid.

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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Join best friends Emily and Aisha for a springtime adventure in a secret world full of unicorns, magic and friendship! Journey with them to the wonderful land of Enchanted Valley, where the beautiful Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and all other magical creatures.The girls are thrilled to find themselves on a new adventure in Enchanted Valley. Everyone is looking forward to springtime, but the creatures traditional Springtime Beginning celebration is put at risk when the wicked unicorn Selena steals the magical springtime lockets. Now the sun won t be strong enough to lengthen the days, plants and flowers won t grow properly and - worst of all - no new animal babies will be born. Can Emily and Aisha, together with their unicorn friends, find the stolen lockets and stop Selena s horrible plan?

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The discovery of cheese is a narrative at least 8,000 years old, dating back to the Neolithic era. Yet, after all of these thousands of years we are still finding new ways to combine the same four basic ingredients - milk, bacteria, salt, and enzymes - into new and exciting products with vastly different shapes, sizes, and colors, and equally complex and varied tastes, textures, and, yes, aromas. In fact, after a long period of industrialized, processed, and standardized cheese, cheesemakers, cheesemongers, affineurs, and most of all consumers are rediscovering the endless variety of cheeses across cultures. The Oxford Companion to Cheese is the first major reference work dedicated to cheese, containing 855 A-Z entries on cheese history, culture, science, and production. From cottage cheese to Camembert, from Gorgonzola to Gruyère, there are entries on all of the major cheese varieties globally, but also many cheeses that are not well known outside of their region of production. The concentrated whey cheeses popular in Norway, brunost, are covered here, as are the traditional Turkish and Iranian cheeses that are ripened in casings prepared from sheep s or goat s skin. There are entries on animal species whose milk is commonly (cow, goat, sheep) and not so commonly (think yak, camel, and reindeer) used in cheesemaking, as well as entries on a few highly important breeds within each species, such as the Nubian goat or the Holstein cow. Regional entries on places with a strong history of cheese production, biographies of influential cheesemakers, innovative and influential cheese shops, and historical entries on topics like manorial cheesemaking and cheese in children s literature round out the Companion s eclectic cultural coverage. The Companion also reflects a fascination with the microbiology and chemistry of cheese, featuring entries on bacteria, molds, yeasts, cultures, and coagulants used in cheesemaking and cheese maturing. The blooms, veins, sticky surfaces, gooey interiors, crystals, wrinkles, strings, and yes, for some, the odors of cheese are all due to microbial action and growth. And today we have unprecedented insight into the microbial complexity of cheese, thanks to advances in molecular biology, whole-genome sequencing technologies, and microbiome research. The Companion is equally interested in the applied elements of cheesemaking, with entries on production methodologies and the technology and equipment used in cheesemaking. An astonishing 325 authors contributed entries to the Companion, residing in 35 countries. These experts included cheesemakers, cheesemongers, dairy scientists, anthropologists, food historians, journalists, archaeologists, and on, from backgrounds as diverse as the topics they write about. Every entry is signed by the author, and includes both cross references to related topics and further reading suggestions. The endmatter includes a list of cheese-related museums and a thorough index. Three 8-page colour inserts and well over a hundred black and white images help bring the entries to life. This landmark encyclopedia is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and reliable reference work on cheese available, suitable for both novices and industry insiders alike.

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Based on the cult classic novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, Good Omens is one of the most hotly anticipated TV shows of 2019. Reinvented for television with scripts by Neil himself, and featuring a stellar cast including David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm, Jack Whitehall and Miranda Richardson, to name but a few, this major TV show will be shown first on Amazon Prime Video and then on the BBC later in the year. Keep calm, because The Nice and Accurate Good Omens TV Companion is your ultimate guide to the upcoming apocalypse, which is scheduled to happen on a Saturday, just after tea. The series sees an angel (Sheen) and a demon (Tennant) team up in order to try and sabotage the end of the world... Featuring incredible photographs, stunning location shots, costume boards, set designs and fascinating character profiles and in-depth interviews with the stars and crew, this behind-the-scenes look into the making of Good Omens is an absolute must for fans old and new - and will shatter coffee tables around the world.

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Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this illustrated nature and science book for kids aged 7-9.From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex wood wide web of roots, it s no wonder every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. The Magic Mystery of Trees is a nature book that takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.Did you know that trees can communicate with each other and warn each other predators? Or that they can record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival? Dive deep into the pages of this nature book for kids to discover exactly how trees nurture their networks, and explore extraordinary trees from all around the world. Explore the pages of this terrific book on trees to discover: -Groundbreaking explanations on the science of tree communication-Supports KS1 and KS2 curriculum within Science and Geography subjects-In collaboration with RHS, the UK s leading gardening charity-Striking and detailed illustrations throughout the book-Includes fun practical activities such as planting your own tree and measuring a tree s age The Magic Mystery of Trees is a must-have volume for children aged 7-9 with an interest in both nature and science, doubling up as the perfect volume for parents, grandparents and educators who are seeking a fun and engaging nature book for children to explore and love, whilst they learn lots of unbe-leaf-able facts that may coincide with their Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum for both Science and Geography. Split into 4 core chapters, covering everything from reproduction to rainforests, the wood wide web to deforestation and its effects, as well as fun facts about trees you may have never heard of before, and engaging activities to teach kids how to plant a tree. The Magic Mystery of Trees is sure to delight all curious nature lovers out there.

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Welcome to a secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! A perfectly magical series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, bestselling author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.Join best friends Emily and Aisha for a very special adventure in the wonderful land of Enchanted Valley - a magical world full of unicorns and friendship! Good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures in Enchanted Valley, and when she needs help she calls on Emily and Aisha. But this time she s summoned the girls for a different and very happy reason - there s going to be a wedding! Everyone is delighted for the happy couple, and sets to work organising a truly magical celebration ... but when the wicked unicorn Selena hears about Queen Aurora s wedding she s determined to ruin it. Can Emily and Aisha, together with their Enchanted Valley friends, recover the three magical lockets Selena has stolen and make the wedding day go with a swing after all?

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Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic!Mash shows off the hard-won results of his strenuous training against his greatest and final obstacle before confronting Innocent Zero-Doom! Now that he knows the extent of his body s capabilities and how to control them, Mash s strength has grown to an unimaginable level! But Doom, having found a worthy opponent, responds by unleashing his own true power! Meanwhile, the eclipse is almost here, and Innocent Zero s power is near its zenith. Who will come out on top in the battle between ultimate powers?!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles 16 - Hajime Komoto

“This book stands as a valuable addition to the growing library of works on the lived experiences of Appalachians and how folk magic continues to be a valuable part of their cultural identity. I hope, after you read this, that you feel as in love with this land and its citizens, both human and more than human, as I do. Long live Appalachia!” —Rebecca Beyer, author of Wild Witchcraft In an ode to her Appalachian roots and ancestors, known and unknown, of blood and kin, Leah Middleton, the Redheaded Witch, tells the stories of the grandfathers who had dirt under their fingernails from farming, the grandmothers who bled while sewing their garments, the relatives who decided to take a leap of faith and pave a new path, the ones who passed away too young, and the fellow practitioners and healers who showed her the way. It is a work of veneration to keep their spirits alive. If you share similar roots or find yourself creating new ones, this magical book is a hand to welcome you home. Explore the superstitions of the mountains, the healing charms of doctors, and the folk beliefs of witchery. Wander down shadowy paths lined with rhododendrons, uncovering the hidden corners where charms are whispered and prayers are spoken. Uncover the superstitions captured in this region that have inspired magical workings for protection and healing. Learn to walk the witch’s path as a rite conducted with reverence and solemnity. Appalachia is a place where the lines between the mundane and the magical are blurred, and Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers offers readers exquisite insight into the enduring lore and magic of the region.

Objev podobné jako Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers - Leah Middleton

Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god.When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic!Rayne is driven into a corner by Innocent Zero s fourth son, Delisaster. Finn tries to jump in to help, but Rayne stubbornly refuses his brother s aid. Meanwhile, Lance and Dot run into the third son, Epidem, but ignore him and start fighting each other instead.Elsewhere, a violent beast tamer and his cerberus catch up to the unconscious Mash, placing the fate of the world in Lemon s loving hands!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 14 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?! In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic! In the midst of a battle with a chosen magic user graced with two marks, Mash makes a shocking discovery about his opponent. Then, more trouble is on the way when Mash s dorm gets paired with Lang, a dorm full of bad characters, for outdoor activities. Now Mash is caught up in a fight for coins and the pride of his dorm!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 2 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?! In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic! Mash is enjoying a long-awaited visit home with his friends, unaware that a dangerous agent has been sent to stop him from participating in the Divine Visionary selection exam. Luckily, Rayne is there as well! During the ensuing clash, Rayne unleashes a power of which only a Divine Visionary is capable. Things are heating up, and the exam hasn t even started yet! Will Mash be able to overcome society s rules?!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 6 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god.When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret—he can’t use magic!Innocent Zero’s youngest child, Domina, steps in to put a stop to his father’s pursuit of Mash. Using the reprieve afforded them, Mash’s friends race against the clock in hopes of getting him to Meliadoul, the only hope he has of surviving without a heart. Meanwhile, as Mash hovers between life and death, he encounters a mysterious figure.

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles 17 - Hajime Komoto

Step into the enchanting world of British and Irish folklore with this captivating introduction to the myth and magic of oldFolklore brings to life mythical creatures, fantastical knights and formidable spirits, and passes these stories down through the generations. From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters, sprites and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical and mystical tales that have shaped the British Isles. Filled with stories of iconic characters like Robin Hood and Merlin, as well as lesser-known tales of the Green Man, giants and witches, this book is a beginner s guide to this world of intrigue and wonder.As well as the stories themselves, this beautiful little book also explores:- Modern customs and traditions grounded in folklore, such as May Day and Halloween- The deep connection between folklore and nature- The historical context surrounding folklore and the insight it gives us into the beliefs of British and Irish people in times gone byDiscover the captivating stories behind the history of the British Isles and go on a journey through this land of myth and legend.

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Folklore - Kitty Greenbrown

New edition of the award-winning collection, complete with Alan Clarke s witty, eye-catching illustrations First published in 2006 in hardback, this much sought after book was unavailable for several years and is now available in paperbackThe quirky story-telling of Eddie Lenihan and the charming illustrations by Alan Clarke complement each other perfectlyAffordable gift will appeal to both domestic and tourist marketsIrish Tales of Mystery and Magic is a collection of marvellous stories by seanchaí Eddie Lenihan that will charm, entertain and amuse children of all ages. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures at a time when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic.

Objev podobné jako Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic - Edmund Lenihan

A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Best friends Emily and Aisha are thrilled when they re whisked away on a new series of adventures in the magical Enchanted Valley, where good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures. The unicorns are getting ready for a special sports festival. But when the wicked unicorn Selena steal s Quickhoof s teamwork locket, all the football teams fall apart! Can Emily, Aisha and their unicorn friends work as as a team to save the big match?

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The last thirty years have witnessed one of the most fertile periods in the history of children s books: the flowering of imaginative illustration and writing, the Harry Potter phenomenon, the rise of young adult and crossover fiction, and books that tackle extraordinarily difficult subjects. The Oxford Companion to Children s Literature provides an indispensable and fascinating reference guide to the world of children s literature. Its 3,500 entries cover every genre from fairy tales to chapbooks; school stories to science fiction; comics to children s hymns. Originally published in 1983, the Companion has been comprehensively revised and updated by Daniel Hahn. Over 900 new entries bring the book right up to date. A whole generation of new authors and illustrators are showcased, with books like Dogger, The Hunger Games, and Twilight making their first appearance. There are articles on developments such as manga, fan fiction, and non-print publishing, and there is additional information on prizes and prizewinners.This accessible A to Z is the first place to look for information about the authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educationalists, and others who have influenced the development of children s literature, as well as the stories and characters at their centre. Written both to entertain and to instruct, the highly acclaimed Oxford Companion to Children s Literature is a reference work that no one interested in the world of children s books should be without.

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Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature’s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life.Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as ‘Deadman’s Bellows’? And what is the true meaning of a rose?Humans have given meanings and stories to plants and flowers for thousands of years, whether they’re myths about Ancient Greek Gods who pecked out the eyes of anyone who dared move the sacred but thorny Peony plant, or 19th-century superstitions of how flowers could foreshadow love, life or death. After reading Floral Folklore, you’ll never look at a bunch of flowers the same way again!Brought to life with enchanting, full-color illustrations of the plants, flowers and visiting creatures, the book explains the origins of the folklore behind each plant, and offers a beautiful ritual to help you better connect with the teaching each plant has to offer. This is the perfect gift for foragers, gardeners, and budding horticulturists looking to develop their knowledge of plants beyond the exterior.From the old wives’ tale that sage thrives in the garden of a woman who rules her household (and husband!) firmly, to poppies growing in places where blood has been shed, learn the meanings and stories behind:BayMintBasilLotusTulipsOrchidsSunflowersLily of the ValleyNightshadeMulberryHyacinthValerianParsleyDaffodilRose…and more!Including common plants found all over the world, and traditional herbs and flowers used in medicines for thousands of years, this is a truly unique and fascinating exploration of our floral folklore heritage.

Objev podobné jako Floral Folklore - Alison Daviesová

Set in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burtonâ ™s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugoâ ™s The Familiar. The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is faced with an ill omen: a whale, beached and rotting in the noonday sun. But Clara doesnâ ™t believe in magic and superstition, and this portent is quickly dismissed when a proposal from a wealthy merchant arrives, promising Clara the freedom she seeks from her motherâ ™s overbearing rule. When her attempts at overseeing the household at the familyâ ™s estate lead to her chance encounter with a young man with russet hair and sparkling eyes the color of the sea, she finds herself strangely drawn to him. As Clara grows closer to Maurits, she must choose between the steady, gentle life she has been raised for and the man who makes her blood sing. But Maurits isnâ ™t who he seems to be, and his secrets, once hidden beneath the waves, threaten to rise up and drown them both. And when an ancient bargain, forged in blood between the mythical people of the sea and the rulers of the land, begins to unravel, Clara finds herself at the heart of a deadly struggle for power. What can you expect in A MAGIC DEEP DROWNING?Lush EnchantingGender-swap of Hans Christian Andersonâ ™s The Little MermaidHistorical FantasySet in 17th Century NetherlandsFamily SecretsAtmospheric VibesÂ

Objev podobné jako A Magic Deep and Drowning - Hester Fox

Trace the roots of Scottish folklore from Arthurian legends to magical beasts, demons and witches, going A-Z location by location throughout the country.Scotland has one of the richest traditions of folklore in the world, and the nationÂ’s greatest writers have been influenced by the countryÂ’s abundance of customs, superstitions, ghost stories and folktales. Robert Burns, Walter Scott, James Hogg and Robert Louis Stevenson all used Scottish folklore in their work.This book traces the roots and traditions of Scottish folklore and introduces all its key parts, combining a huge range of material from gypsy-lore and Arthurian legend to tales of magical beasts, demons and witches and lore associated with the natural world.

Objev podobné jako Scottish Folklore - Raymond Lamont-Brown

Filled with creatures and objects associated with myth and magic, this spellbinding sticker book is the perfect way to focus and unwind. The numbered shapes on each page can be filled with corresponding stickers to create impactful, mosaic-style artworks. From a kitsune poised against a cherry blossom backdrop, to a mystical crystal ball, readers can reveal each stunning image as they complete their magical masterpieces. Each image is accompanied with short descriptive text on the facing page, to explain the animal or object’s significance in myth and magic.Featuring over 1,300 geometric stickers, this is the ultimate sticker-by-number challenge for adults and children aged 10+.Other titles in the series:Animetrics 9781780554587Geometrics 9781780555867Imagimetrics 9781780557380

Objev podobné jako Animetrics Myth and Magic - Max Jackson, Buster Books, Barbara Ward

A young technomancer teams up with a handsome thief to save her sister in this “adrenaline-charged fantasy steeped in Indian mythology with political intrigue, found family, and nonstop action” (Shelf Awareness) perfect for fans of Gearbreakers and Iron Widow.Adya wants nothing more than to be left alone. Content to be loyal to no one but herself in the isolated jungles of South India, she dreams only of finding her lost sister, Priya, and making enough money to take care of their family. It’s too bad that her rare ability to wake electric machines—using the magic that wiped them out five centuries ago—also makes her a coveted political pawn. Everyone seems to believe that her technomancy can help them win the endless war for control over the magic’s supernatural source. These senseless power struggles mean little to Adya. But when her enemies dangle news of her sister before her, she’s all too quick to leap at the chance to bring Priya home—even if it means teaming up with a rakish, disreputable thief in order to do it. With the threat of invasion looming ever larger on the horizon, Adya must reconcile the kind of person she is with the kind of person she wants to be and untangle the web of intrigue, conspiracy, and deceit that threatens to take all of India down with it.

Objev podobné jako A Magic Fierce and Bright - Hemant Nayak

Witchcraft, astrology, divination and every kind of popular magic flourished in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, from the belief that a blessed amulet could prevent the assaults of the Devil to the use of the same charms to recover stolen goods. At the same time the Protestant Reformation attempted to take the magic out of religion, and scientists were developing new explanations of the universe. Keith Thomas s classic analysis of beliefs held on every level of English society begins with the collapse of the medieval Church and ends with the changing intellectual atmosphere around 1700, when science and rationalism began to challenge the older systems of belief.

Objev podobné jako Religion and the Decline of Magic - Sir Keith Thomas

⠜This book crawls into your psyche, peeling back the cosy layers of Halloween nostalgia to reveal its chilling roots in ancient horror.⠝ - Haunted magazineHALLOWEEN. The night when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. When ghosts walk and corpses writhe, and innocent souls had best beware.Let acclaimed storyteller Brice Stratford take you on a wild and witchy ride, fascinating and unnerving in equal measure, through the twists and turns of Allhallowstide, and the forgotten history of Halloween and the wider Hallowmas season.With ghost stories, ancestor worship, bone fires, otherworld pixies, Pagan belief and archaic, Christian mythology along the way, Stratford shares for the first time the deeper tales and stranger lore that lurk beneath the tricks and treats we know so well, and the ancient flame that keeps the Jack o⠙Lantern lit. Light the candles, lock the doors, and prepare to be unsettled.Are you sitting comfortably? Then let⠙s begin.

Objev podobné jako Halloween Folklore and Ghost Stories - Brice Stratford

When New World Computing released the original Heroes of Might and Magic in 1995, players were elated to take control of bold heroes who led vast armies composed of creatures from modest peasants to fearsome Black Dragons. In the decades that followed, the games have only become more ambitious, featuring thrilling narratives, unforgettable art, and iconic gameplay. Now, readers can learn the secrets behind the development of each main game in the definitive turn-based strategy series through never-before seen art, documentation, and interviews with key members of the creative teams. The Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective takes fans of fantasy, turn-based strategy, and nostalgic gaming on an expansive expedition down the heroes path and beyond. Explore the storied history of one of gaming s most fondly remembered series!

Objev podobné jako Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective - Neal Hallford

Outlines British literature s relation to global empire from the 16th century to the present. Twenty-one chapters written by renowned experts survey aspects of connected forms and the emergence of key genres of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. Familiarizes readers and scholars with the British imperial past and its present relevance.

Objev podobné jako The Cambridge Companion to British Literature and Empire

The fourth book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss and the Lost Day was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month.Starfell is on the edge of disaster. The fight against Silas, the wizard determined to steal all magic for himself, is far from over – but how can Willow make a difference when her powers have been taken?With the help of her friends, the young witch sets off to the treacherous Mountains of Nach. There, she hopes to find the Craegun, a powerful beast believed to restore anything that has been lost – for a heavy price. The mission is fraught with danger, but there’s no turning back . . . or the magic of Willow’s world will be lost forever.The epic fourth adventure in the Starfell series is a powerful celebration of kindness, resilience and equality.

Objev podobné jako Starfell: Willow Moss and the Magic Thief - Dominique Valente

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show.Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Objev podobné jako Marvin and the Book of Magic - Jenny Pearson

With this three-volume companion, students can access the literary and historical significance of the Aeneid in English through an accessible yet authoritative introduction and line-by-line commentary. Written by a teacher who has taught the Aeneid in both English and Latin for more than twenty years, this guide unpicks Virgil s literary techniques, structures and historical resonances.Volume 1 gives you a broad introduction to the historical and philosophical background of the epic; to Virgil s life and works; to the central human and divine characters met in the poem; to how the epic reflects Roman society and its values; to Virgil s literary allusions and stylistic techniques; and to the reception and translation of the epic in later periods. This book also features maps and a family tree so you can trace the travels and lineage of the characters and grasp the geography of the Aeneid s Italy. Plus, the general index to the companion is a valuable reference tool. It can be used with any edition of the Aeneid in Latin or English, as entries are pegged to line numbers. Volumes 2 and 3 present a line-by-line commentary on the poem, with tables and box features illustrating key narrative arcs and structural patterns.

Objev podobné jako A Companion to the Aeneid in Translation: Volume 1 - Christopher Tanfield

Whether you are a new or longtime Formula 1 fan, here is your ultimate, unofficial armchair companion to the popular Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, providing deeper insight into the players, tech, and history that drive the show’s plot points.F1 expert Stuart Codling is your guide to all things F1. The Formula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion is a feature-rich guide that takes you beyond the series’ personalities and off-track drama to present further context. Topics covered include: People – Who does what to keep F1 teams rolling? From personal trainers to race engineers, mechanics, pit crew, and team principal, what does it take to succeed in F1? Sidebars and callouts include significant past players and great rivalries including that between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.F1 History in 20 Cars – From Fangio’s postwar Alfa Romeo to Max Verstappen’s Honda-powered Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes, all the great teams feature: Ferrari, Williams, McLaren, Lotus, and more. Callouts features driver gear and great past drivers like Andretti, Brabham, Moss, Schumacher, and more.Technology – Who designs and builds today’s mind-bending cars and engines and what does the process entail? Side journeys explore safety features, technology behind key components, and big ideas that flopped.F1 Circuits – A look at F1 race course in today, along with features on circuit design, past circuits, and notorious circuit features like Loew’s Hairpin at Monaco and Eau Rouge at Spa Francorchamps.Race Strategy – The rules and strategies of race day. Sidebars explore things like tire strategy, the anatomy of a pit stop, and the role of analytics.Business – Who pays for the multibillion-dollar spectacle on display in Drive to Survive and how is it possibly profitable? Features and callouts explore the evolution of sponsorship, driver salaries, and backroom deals.Where relevant, Codling relates content to specific seasons and episodes, providing even more context for the reality series. The visuals include scores of action and off-track photos. The result is a visually stunning guide to accompany a wildly popular TV series, and an engaging history spanning seventy-plus years of the world’s most popular motorsport.

Objev podobné jako Formula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion - Stuart Codling

Based on the bestselling Oxford Companion to English Literature, this is an indispensable, compact guide to all aspects of English literature. Over 5,500 new and revised A to Z entries give unrivalled coverage of writers, works, historical context, literary theory, allusions, characters, and plot summaries. Discursive feature entries supply a wealth of information about important genres in literature.For this fourth edition, the dictionary has been fully revised and updated to include expanded coverage of postcolonial, African, black British, and children s literature, as well as improved representation in the areas of science fiction, biography, travel literature, women s writing, gay and lesbian writing, and American literature.The appendices listing literary prize winners, including the Nobel, Man Booker, and Pulitzer prizes, have all been updated and there is also a timeline, chronicling the development of English literature from c. 1000 to the present day. Many entries feature recommended web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website.Written originally by a team of more than 140 distinguished authors and extensively updated for this new edition, this book provides an essential point of reference for English students, teachers, and all other readers of literature in English.

Objev podobné jako The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature

A comprehensive study of the use of talismans and amulets in the Western Mystery Tradition • Provides an in-depth look at the medieval and Renaissance use of amulets and talismans, including the work of Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher • Provides a full summary of the magical knowledge required to make an amulet or talisman, including the invocations required to activate their powers • Reviews different kinds of amulets and talismans, from ancient jewelry and magical objects to the modern rabbit’s foot or lucky horseshoe The use of talismans and amulets stretches back nearly to the dawn of man, from everyday items magically prepared, such as horns or coins, to intricate and beautiful jewelry imbued with protective powers. Drawing on his private collection of medieval manuscripts as well as his privileged access to the rare book archives of major European universities, Claude Lecouteux provides a comprehensive history of the use of talismans and amulets for protection, healing, and divine influence. He explores their use in the Western Mystery Tradition as well as Eastern and Middle Eastern beliefs about these magical objects and their incorporation--despite Church anathema--into the Christian tradition of Medieval Europe. Reviewing many different kinds of amulets and talismans used throughout the ages, such as a rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, gris-gris bag, or an inscribed parchment charged through ritual, he details the principles and symbology behind each object and shows that their use is still as widespread today as any time in the past. Lecouteux explains the high magic behind the hermetic art of crafting amulets and talismans: the chains of sympathy, astrological geography, and the invocations required to activate their powers. He explores the work of adepts such as Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher, including an in-depth look at Kircher’s work on planetary seals in his Oedipus Aegyptiacus. Illustrated throughout with period art depicting magical symbols, seals, and a wide array of talismans and amulets, this comprehensive study provides a practical guide to the historical development and step-by-step creation of magical objects.

Objev podobné jako The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets - Claude Lecouteux