Author: Matt Beam
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780525479987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A new kid at school, Clouds McFadden, and his friends decide to take lessons from revolutionary figures in history when they deal with boring routines and tyrannical teachers at Laverton Middle School.
Can You Spell Revolution?
Author: Matt Beam
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780525479987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A new kid at school, Clouds McFadden, and his friends decide to take lessons from revolutionary figures in history when they deal with boring routines and tyrannical teachers at Laverton Middle School.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780525479987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A new kid at school, Clouds McFadden, and his friends decide to take lessons from revolutionary figures in history when they deal with boring routines and tyrannical teachers at Laverton Middle School.
Spell Creator
Author: C. E. R. Embree
Publisher: Enchanted Woods Press
ISBN: 9781947061088
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Haylee feels something amazing, and her new abilities are only part of it. An empathic girl with evil lurking beneath the surface. A perilous quest into uncharted territory. And devastating implications for her people's freedom. / In Animal Empath, Haylee manifested her gift, and she found a temporary solution for saving her mother from her father. But in the sequel, her father isn't finished with Haylee yet, and it turns out, the evil runs deeper than her family.In the land of Panoi, an ancient dragon and prophetic fire fairies head Haylee down a path of destiny. She hasn't even gone through the Gift Rites or learned any spells yet, but she must find a way to leave her family behind and save her country from the tyrant emperor's mind control.She has a plan-a quest her great-grandfather set for her before his soul passed on. There is magic that could protect people's minds, but she must uncover it first.With the help of a snarky flying carpet and an unlikely rescue party sent by the king of Panoi-shi Province, she seeks out a spell creator. He won't be easy to find, as he's been in hiding since he left the tyrant's employ.Haylee's quest will take her places she never dreamt of going: to the dangerous wild lands, west of the border. There lie unpredictable creatures, like orcs and dragons, exiled for developing an unstoppable hunger for human flesh.But orcs and dragons are a piece of cake compared to her nightmare of a traveling companion.Can she avoid letting her gift corrupt her, the way her father's corrupted him? Can she find the more difficult path to travel?If you like feisty characters and new magic systems, then you'll love C. E. R. Ellwood's second YA Fantasy tale. Pre-order Spell Creator today to book a flight to this new world, where you will immerse yourself her irresistibly fun magical adventure.
Publisher: Enchanted Woods Press
ISBN: 9781947061088
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Haylee feels something amazing, and her new abilities are only part of it. An empathic girl with evil lurking beneath the surface. A perilous quest into uncharted territory. And devastating implications for her people's freedom. / In Animal Empath, Haylee manifested her gift, and she found a temporary solution for saving her mother from her father. But in the sequel, her father isn't finished with Haylee yet, and it turns out, the evil runs deeper than her family.In the land of Panoi, an ancient dragon and prophetic fire fairies head Haylee down a path of destiny. She hasn't even gone through the Gift Rites or learned any spells yet, but she must find a way to leave her family behind and save her country from the tyrant emperor's mind control.She has a plan-a quest her great-grandfather set for her before his soul passed on. There is magic that could protect people's minds, but she must uncover it first.With the help of a snarky flying carpet and an unlikely rescue party sent by the king of Panoi-shi Province, she seeks out a spell creator. He won't be easy to find, as he's been in hiding since he left the tyrant's employ.Haylee's quest will take her places she never dreamt of going: to the dangerous wild lands, west of the border. There lie unpredictable creatures, like orcs and dragons, exiled for developing an unstoppable hunger for human flesh.But orcs and dragons are a piece of cake compared to her nightmare of a traveling companion.Can she avoid letting her gift corrupt her, the way her father's corrupted him? Can she find the more difficult path to travel?If you like feisty characters and new magic systems, then you'll love C. E. R. Ellwood's second YA Fantasy tale. Pre-order Spell Creator today to book a flight to this new world, where you will immerse yourself her irresistibly fun magical adventure.
Revolutionary Witchcraft
Author: Sarah Lyons
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762495723
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A fiery, inclusive guide for activists and witches alike, Revolutionary Witchcraft is an empowered introduction to the history and practice of politically-motivated magic. From the politically charged origins of the word "witch" to the present-day magical resistance, this bold handbook explores the role of witchcraft in our modern world. Author, activist, and practicing witch Sarah Lyons takes readers on a journey through a leftist history of magic -- from the witch hunts of early modern England, through the Salem Witch Trials, and up to our present moment. Pairing mystical acts, including sigil magic and soul flight, with core organizing tactics, like power mapping and protests, Revolutionary Witchcraft offers a blueprint for building a politically grounded magical praxis. From social justice to environmental activism, this radical reimagining of political activism addresses today's most pressing problems with empowering, inclusive rituals and magical actions. Each chapter introduces a key concept, like dreaming big, experiencing magical initiation, and joining the revolution, supported by a galvanizing historical case study on the power of mystical action. Full of actionable ideas for magical organizing, and an appendix packed with customizable spells, Revolutionary Witchcraft is the perfect companion for the magical uprising.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762495723
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A fiery, inclusive guide for activists and witches alike, Revolutionary Witchcraft is an empowered introduction to the history and practice of politically-motivated magic. From the politically charged origins of the word "witch" to the present-day magical resistance, this bold handbook explores the role of witchcraft in our modern world. Author, activist, and practicing witch Sarah Lyons takes readers on a journey through a leftist history of magic -- from the witch hunts of early modern England, through the Salem Witch Trials, and up to our present moment. Pairing mystical acts, including sigil magic and soul flight, with core organizing tactics, like power mapping and protests, Revolutionary Witchcraft offers a blueprint for building a politically grounded magical praxis. From social justice to environmental activism, this radical reimagining of political activism addresses today's most pressing problems with empowering, inclusive rituals and magical actions. Each chapter introduces a key concept, like dreaming big, experiencing magical initiation, and joining the revolution, supported by a galvanizing historical case study on the power of mystical action. Full of actionable ideas for magical organizing, and an appendix packed with customizable spells, Revolutionary Witchcraft is the perfect companion for the magical uprising.
The Patriot Witch
Author: C. C. Finlay
Publisher: Random House LLC
ISBN: 0345503902
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Proctor Brown uses his witch abilities to aid the rebel cause as the American Revolution begins, struggling to hide his supernatural skills from those who would kill him because of them as he uses them against opposing witches.
Publisher: Random House LLC
ISBN: 0345503902
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Proctor Brown uses his witch abilities to aid the rebel cause as the American Revolution begins, struggling to hide his supernatural skills from those who would kill him because of them as he uses them against opposing witches.
The Magic Lantern
Author: Timothy Garton Ash
Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
ISBN: 1782396845
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The Magic Lantern is one of those rare books that capture history in the making, written by an author who was witness to some of the most remarkable moments that marked the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. Timothy Garton Ash was there in Warsaw, on 4 June, when the communist government was humiliated by Solidarity in the first semi-free elections since the Second World War. He was there in Budapest, twelve days later, when Imre Nagy - thirty-one years after his execution - was finally given his proper funeral. He was there in Berlin, as the Wall opened. And most remarkable of all, he was there in Prague, in the back rooms of the Magic Lantern theatre, with Václav Havel and the members of Civic Forum, as they made their 'Velvet Revolution'.
Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
ISBN: 1782396845
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The Magic Lantern is one of those rare books that capture history in the making, written by an author who was witness to some of the most remarkable moments that marked the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. Timothy Garton Ash was there in Warsaw, on 4 June, when the communist government was humiliated by Solidarity in the first semi-free elections since the Second World War. He was there in Budapest, twelve days later, when Imre Nagy - thirty-one years after his execution - was finally given his proper funeral. He was there in Berlin, as the Wall opened. And most remarkable of all, he was there in Prague, in the back rooms of the Magic Lantern theatre, with Václav Havel and the members of Civic Forum, as they made their 'Velvet Revolution'.
Grimoires
Author: Owen Davies
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191509248
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191509248
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years.
The Book of Celtic Magic
Author: Kristoffer Hughes
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738740500
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Delve into the depths of a magical current that spans over two thousand years. The Book of Celtic Magic provides the unsurpassed power of practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica. Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes invites you to explore the pantheon, myths, and magic of his native Wales. Discover the magical allies, the gods and goddesses, and the spirits of place that form the foundation of this vibrant tradition. Practice rituals that draw you closer to the divine energy of the trees, plants, and animals that surround you. Work with spells, conjurations, invocations, and magical tools that have been developed and refined from genuine Celtic sources. Complete with exercises and a glossary of terms, this step-by-step guide is a definitive source of authentic Celtic magic.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738740500
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Delve into the depths of a magical current that spans over two thousand years. The Book of Celtic Magic provides the unsurpassed power of practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica. Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes invites you to explore the pantheon, myths, and magic of his native Wales. Discover the magical allies, the gods and goddesses, and the spirits of place that form the foundation of this vibrant tradition. Practice rituals that draw you closer to the divine energy of the trees, plants, and animals that surround you. Work with spells, conjurations, invocations, and magical tools that have been developed and refined from genuine Celtic sources. Complete with exercises and a glossary of terms, this step-by-step guide is a definitive source of authentic Celtic magic.
Revolution
Author: Russell Brand
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1101882913
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER We all know the system isn’t working. Our governments are corrupt and the opposing parties pointlessly similar. Our culture is filled with vacuity and pap, and we are told there’s nothing we can do: “It’s just the way things are.” In this book, Russell Brand hilariously lacerates the straw men and paper tigers of our conformist times and presents, with the help of experts as diverse as Thomas Piketty and George Orwell, a vision for a fairer, sexier society that’s fun and inclusive. You have been lied to, told there’s no alternative, no choice, and that you don’t deserve any better. Brand destroys this illusory facade as amusingly and deftly as he annihilates Morning Joe anchors, Fox News fascists, and BBC stalwarts. This book makes revolution not only possible but inevitable and fun.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1101882913
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER We all know the system isn’t working. Our governments are corrupt and the opposing parties pointlessly similar. Our culture is filled with vacuity and pap, and we are told there’s nothing we can do: “It’s just the way things are.” In this book, Russell Brand hilariously lacerates the straw men and paper tigers of our conformist times and presents, with the help of experts as diverse as Thomas Piketty and George Orwell, a vision for a fairer, sexier society that’s fun and inclusive. You have been lied to, told there’s no alternative, no choice, and that you don’t deserve any better. Brand destroys this illusory facade as amusingly and deftly as he annihilates Morning Joe anchors, Fox News fascists, and BBC stalwarts. This book makes revolution not only possible but inevitable and fun.
An Inconvenient Alphabet
Author: Beth Anderson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534405569
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
“Delightful, relatable, and eye-catchingly illustrated.” —School Library Journal “Deelytful and iloominaating for noo and seesuned reeders alyk.” —Kirkus Reviews “Thought-provoking and entertaining.” —School Library Connection “Engaging...A comprehensible, lively read.” —Publishers Weekly Do you ever wish English was eez-ee-yer to spell? Ben Franklin and Noah Webster did! Debut author Beth Anderson and the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Dissent, Elizabeth Baddeley, tell the story of two patriots and their attempt to revolutionize the English alphabet. Once upon a revolutionary time, two great American patriots tried to make life easier. They knew how hard it was to spell words in English. They knew that sounds didn’t match letters. They knew that the problem was an inconvenient English alphabet. In 1786, Ben Franklin, at age eighty, and Noah Webster, twenty-eight, teamed up. Their goal? Make English easier to read and write. But even for great thinkers, what seems easy can turn out to be hard. Children today will be delighted to learn that when they “sound out” words, they are doing eg-zakt-lee what Ben and Noah wanted.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534405569
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
“Delightful, relatable, and eye-catchingly illustrated.” —School Library Journal “Deelytful and iloominaating for noo and seesuned reeders alyk.” —Kirkus Reviews “Thought-provoking and entertaining.” —School Library Connection “Engaging...A comprehensible, lively read.” —Publishers Weekly Do you ever wish English was eez-ee-yer to spell? Ben Franklin and Noah Webster did! Debut author Beth Anderson and the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Dissent, Elizabeth Baddeley, tell the story of two patriots and their attempt to revolutionize the English alphabet. Once upon a revolutionary time, two great American patriots tried to make life easier. They knew how hard it was to spell words in English. They knew that sounds didn’t match letters. They knew that the problem was an inconvenient English alphabet. In 1786, Ben Franklin, at age eighty, and Noah Webster, twenty-eight, teamed up. Their goal? Make English easier to read and write. But even for great thinkers, what seems easy can turn out to be hard. Children today will be delighted to learn that when they “sound out” words, they are doing eg-zakt-lee what Ben and Noah wanted.
Queen Victoria's Book of Spells
Author: Elizabeth Bear
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429960914
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Year An anthology featuring all-original tales of gaslamp fantasy from bestselling and award-winning authors including Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked. "Gaslamp Fantasy," or historical fantasy set in a magical version of the nineteenth century, has long been popular with readers and writers alike. A number of wonderful fantasy novels owe their inspiration to works by nineteenth-century writers ranging from Jane Austen, the Brontës, and George Meredith to Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, and William Morris. And, of course, the entire steampunk genre and subculture owes more than a little to literature inspired by this period. Queen Victoria's Book of Spells is an anthology for everyone who loves these works of neo-Victorian fiction, and wishes to explore the wide variety of ways that modern fantasists are using nineteenth-century settings, characters, and themes. These approaches stretch from steampunk fiction to the Austen-and-Trollope inspired works that some critics call Fantasy of Manners, all of which fit under the larger umbrella of Gaslamp Fantasy. The result is eighteen stories by experts from the fantasy, horror, mainstream, and young adult fields, including both bestselling writers and exciting new talents, who present a bewitching vision of a nineteenth century invested (or cursed!) with magic. Includes short stories by Delia Sherman, Jeffrey Ford, Genevieve Valentine, Maureen McHugh, Kathe Koja, Elizabeth Wein, Elizabeth Bear, James P. Blaylock, Kaaron Warren, Leanna Renee Hieber, Dale Bailey, Veronica Schanoes, Catherynne M. Valente, Ellen Kushner and Caroline Stevermer, Jane Yolen, Gregory Maguire, Tanith Lee, Theodora Goss. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429960914
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Year An anthology featuring all-original tales of gaslamp fantasy from bestselling and award-winning authors including Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked. "Gaslamp Fantasy," or historical fantasy set in a magical version of the nineteenth century, has long been popular with readers and writers alike. A number of wonderful fantasy novels owe their inspiration to works by nineteenth-century writers ranging from Jane Austen, the Brontës, and George Meredith to Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, and William Morris. And, of course, the entire steampunk genre and subculture owes more than a little to literature inspired by this period. Queen Victoria's Book of Spells is an anthology for everyone who loves these works of neo-Victorian fiction, and wishes to explore the wide variety of ways that modern fantasists are using nineteenth-century settings, characters, and themes. These approaches stretch from steampunk fiction to the Austen-and-Trollope inspired works that some critics call Fantasy of Manners, all of which fit under the larger umbrella of Gaslamp Fantasy. The result is eighteen stories by experts from the fantasy, horror, mainstream, and young adult fields, including both bestselling writers and exciting new talents, who present a bewitching vision of a nineteenth century invested (or cursed!) with magic. Includes short stories by Delia Sherman, Jeffrey Ford, Genevieve Valentine, Maureen McHugh, Kathe Koja, Elizabeth Wein, Elizabeth Bear, James P. Blaylock, Kaaron Warren, Leanna Renee Hieber, Dale Bailey, Veronica Schanoes, Catherynne M. Valente, Ellen Kushner and Caroline Stevermer, Jane Yolen, Gregory Maguire, Tanith Lee, Theodora Goss. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.