‘A delightful, life affirming story. I wanted to retreat to a cottage by the sea after the first chapter!’ Ali McNamara‘I loved this book. Pure escapism at its best’ THE SUN When a seaside escape spells a little romance . . .
In 1994 Texas, a teenage boy is visited by three magical women from the moon, who teach him everything he needs to know about joy, wonder, and hope, making his last childhood summer one to remember.
Magic Moments is an eclectic assortment of short pieces tha examine life and love. Most are taken from moments with one of two little poodles. Sometimes they are silent. Sometimes they talk back. Other pieces explore science and tracel to faraway places like the Arctic and the Amazon without poodles - just people. Take your pick. If there's romance and wonder in your heart you'll find something to warm the silent moments as you drift off to sleep.
Mickey Mantle, the hayseed kid from Spavinaw, Oklahoma, was in his sixth year with the Yankees. He was already America's homerun king. He was about to become a national hero. 1956 would be a record-breaking season: the golden summer fans would remember forever. Now Mickey Mantle brings it all back just the way it happened--spectacular playing on field, crazy hijinks with Whitey Ford and Billy Martin off. There never was a time like it before in baseball. There never will be again. It was magic.
Magic Moments is a selection of poetry from the work of three poets. It runs through a gamut of various forms of poetry as it travels a gauntlet of emotions. An adventure awaits you. Let your imagination free as you read poems from the narrative section. Relive the good and bad times as you read from Memories. Exercise and stimulate your mind with selections from Deep Thoughts. Relive love past and dream of love to come and recall those who have gone in Romance, Love and Loss. If you dare, delve the deep in The Dark Side. Maybe your time is short. You have only enough time to read a tiny poem. Beware what take seconds to read could stay in your head all day. Smiling and laughter are healthy. They reduce stress and promote healing. Our doctor proscribes a poem a day from the Humor section. Whatever your tastes, whatever your moods, this collection is one that you'll want to keep and read over and over again.
A guide to England’s rich history of magical lore and practice “for readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more” (The Hermetic Library). Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface. Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond. Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry, or for sophisticated practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge. “Playful and serious, respectful and amused . . . this will remain the standard work for years to come.” —The Sunday Telegraph “A magical mystery tour.” —The Times “Fabulous.” —Daily Express “Lucid and wonderfully easy to read . . . While it is indeed a perfect book for the ‘intelligent novice’ it’s far more than that—it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.” —WitchVox “An accessible and immensely readable book . . . A fascinating insight into a hidden world.” —Booksquawk
In the bestselling tradition of Girlfriends and Chicken Soup for the Soul, this original collection of heartfelt stories written by everyday women about their lives will strike a deep chord with readers everywhere. When Daryl Ott Underhill sent out a general request for stories written by women about their lives, she had no idea the response would be so phenomenal. She heard from over 500 women of all ages and from all backgrounds. The authors wrote about a wide range of subjects, including friendship, love, turning 30, motherhood, losing parents, surviving the empty nest syndrome, and fulfilling dreams. Now readers can experience this remarkable collection of powerful and inspiring stories and share the heartbreak, joy, and wonder of what it means to be a woman in today's world.
Magic passed down through generations. An island where strange things happen. One summer that will become legend. Practical Magic meets Nova Ren Suma’s Imaginary Girls and Laura Ruby’s Bone Gap in this lush, atmospheric novel by acclaimed author Katrina Leno. Georgina Fernweh waits impatiently for the tingle of magic in her fingers—magic that has touched every woman in her family. But with her eighteenth birthday looming at the end of this summer, Georgina fears her gift will never come. Over the course of her last summer on the island—a summer of storms, falling in love, and the mystery behind one rare three-hundred-year-old bird—Georgina will learn the truth about magic, in all its many forms. Praise for Katrina Leno: “Leno’s writing is flawless. Readers of all ages will find themselves swept away.” —VOYA “Charming and sophisticated.” —Kirkus “Crackles with wit, humor, and enormous love.”—Booklist (starred review) “Introduces a fierce new presence.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Tasha is a regular girl with irregular adventures. She receives unusual support along the way which teaches her some valuable lessons in life. Her lighthearted episodes gives all enough perspective to life to keep her close to family and few good friends.