Ever wondered what's inside The Magic Book of Spells? It contains every spell you've ever seen on the show, plus the history of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens. Each chapter is full of secrets, magic, and notes from Star Butterfly!This fun-packed, full-color jacketed hardcover version of The Magic Book of Spells will give fans of Star Vs the Forces of Evil all the inside information. . . and a chance to meet four never-seen-before queens.Plus, the book jacket doubles as an exclusive Mewberty Wings tarot card poster!
Sources of Evil: Studies in Mesopotamian Exorcistic Lore is a collection of thirteen essays on the body of knowledge employed by ancient Near Eastern healing experts, most prominently the ‘exorcist’ and the ‘physician’, to help patients who were suffering from misfortunes caused by divine anger, transgressions of taboos, demons, witches, or other sources of evil. The volume provides new insights into the two most important catalogues of Mesopotamian therapeutic lore, the Exorcist’s Manual and the Aššur Medical Catalogue, and contains discussions of agents of evil and causes of illness, ways of repelling evil and treating patients, the interpretation of natural phenomena in the context of exorcistic lore, and a description of the symbolic cosmos with its divine and demonic inhabitants. "This volume in the series on Ancient Divination and Magic published by Brill is a welcome addition to the growing literature on ancient magic ..." -Ann Jeffers, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 43.5 (2019) "Since the focus of the conference from which the essays derive was narrow, most of the essays hang together well and even complement each other. Several offer state-of-the-art treatments of topics and texts that make the volume especially useful. Readers will find much in this volume that contributes to our understanding of Mesopotamian exorcists, magic, medicine, and conceptions of evil." -Scott Noegel, University of Washington, Journal of the American Oriental Society 140.1 (2020)
In a world where sun eclipses make magic possible, a brave group called the Guardians of the Eclipse shows up. During celestial events, these amazing warriors gain powers that can't be matched. This lets them fight and beat the scary monsters and bad guys that threaten their world. Through their stories, we go on a trip with these brave heroes as they face challenges, fight evil forces, and protect the Earth from imminent danger. The Guardians each have their own special power that, when joined during the enchanted eclipse, makes them stronger and more united, unstoppable against evil. Our story isn't just about amazing battles and magical tricks; it's also about bravery, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and how important it is to work together when you're up against a task. The Guardians—Leo, who can move faster than light, Maya, who is great at water, Ethan, who can block light, and Zoe, who can't be seen—represent the power that comes from working together. By going through hard times and achieving great things, they learn that real power comes from working together and being resolute in their fight against the forces that threaten their survival, not just from their individual strengths. Inspirational stories like "The Guardians" are great because they show how individualism can lead to the formation of the strongest alliances and how the strength of many people can make a force for good that can't be stopped. This story looks at the age-old ideas that friendship can get through hard times, that you should be strong in the face of evil, and that working together to reach a goal is important. The Guardians of the Eclipse's experiences show how heroic people can be and how important it is to work together to protect Earth's beauty and peace from threats in space, even though they are still keeping a close eye on the world. Under the alluring light of solar eclipses, their mythology, which is a big part of their magical world, continues to teach and inspire new generations about how important it is to be strong, work together, and never give up on justice. Chapter 1: The Eclipse for a Ceremony People in the beautiful country of Solaria are all looking forward to a certain day. They are excited and hopeful about it. Today is the Eclipse Ceremony, a day when magic fills the air and everyday things become special. Today isn't like any other. Think about how the sky, which is usually so blue and beautiful, gets darker over time, as if someone were slowly turning down a huge light switch, until a shadow of awe covers the sky instead of darkness. This isn't a normal solar eclipse; it's a magical, one-of-a-kind event that can only happen in Solaria, where the sun and moon are perfectly lined up to cast beautiful shadows and show hidden skills. There are kids coming to the Eclipse Temple today from all over Solaria, from busy market towns to quiet, peaceful forests. With its tall towers that seem to reach the sky, this temple is more than just a building; it stands for hope. For many, this is the most anticipated event of the year. It's also where the beauty of the eclipse meets the ground. The kids' faces show how excited they are; their eyes are big with hope, and their steps are quick with excitement. Both of them want to be chosen as Guardians of the Eclipse. During the sun eclipse, these Guardians were given special skills that make them not like other heroes. They could possibly control the deepest seas, run faster than the wind, or even merge with the light so that no one can see them. It's a moment of deep respect and duty because these skills were given to you to keep Solaria and its people safe, not for your own gain. As the eclipse starts, everyone in the temple stops talking. People look up to the sky as the moon slowly blocks the sun and gives everything a twilight glow. Every thought and feeling is filled with awe and wonder at this amazing sight. There is a strong feeling of magic in the air right now. It's like a faint hum whispering old secrets and hidden powers that are just ready to be found. The magic takes place when the eclipse is at its strongest. A beautiful, shimmering light comes from the building and wraps itself around each child like a warm hug. There is tension in the air because everyone is waiting to see who will be picked. They hold their breath and are hopeful. Some people will be Guardians of the Eclipse, but most people will want to be them. People who are chosen will not only learn special skills, but also go on a brave, friendly, and exciting journey to save Solaria and all of its treasures. The Eclipse Ceremony is more than just an event; it's a celebration of the world's magic, each child's growth potential, and the community's coming together to honor the special. Everyone in Solaria is reminded of the magic all around them, the beauty of their home country, and the strength and determination of its people on this day. These are the first steps on an amazing journey for those chosen to be Guardians. It will be full of challenges, wins, good times, and new friends. Solaria also feels safe because she knows that guards will always be there, ready to stand watch under the ethereal eclipse light and keep the region and its people safe for future generations. Chapter 2: The Book Defenders The Eclipse Ceremony took place in the magical land of Solaria. Four amazing kids were picked to be the new Guardians of the Eclipse. They were four kids named Leo, Maya, Ethan, and Zoe. They had special skills that made them stand out from other kids. People trying to catch a glimpse of Leo would see a blur because he could move faster than the human eye could see. Maya had the power to control water, which let her make streams and waves appear out of thin air and play with them as if they were natural parts of herself. Ethan can make light walls that can't be broken through, keeping himself and his friends safe.
Totality: The Great American Eclipses is a complete guide to the most stunning of celestial sights, total eclipses of the Sun. It focuses on the eclipses of August 21, 2017 and April 8, 2024 that pass across the United States. The U.S. mainland has not experienced a total solar eclipse since 1979. This book provides information, photographs, and illustrations to help the public understand and safely enjoy all aspects of these eclipses including: § How to observe a total eclipse of the Sun § How to photograph and video record an eclipse § Why solar eclipses happen § The earliest attempts to understand and predict eclipses § The mythology and folklore of eclipses § The response of animals to total solar eclipses § The response of man to total eclipses through time § How scientists used total eclipses to understand how the Sun works § How astronomers used a total solar eclipse in 1919 to confirm Einstein's general theory of relativity § Weather prospects for the 2017 eclipse § Detailed maps of the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse and the eclipses of 2018 through 2024 § Precise local times for the eclipses of 2017 and 2024 (the next total solar eclipse to visit the U.S.) § Color and black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and charts to illustrate and explain total solar eclipses § Global maps of total solar eclipses from 2017 to 2045 and lists of total and annual solar eclipses from 1970 through 2070
A total eclipse of the Sun is the most awesome sight in the heavens. Totality: Eclipses of the Sun takes you to eclipses of the past, present, and future, and lets you see - and feel - why people travel to the ends of the Earth to observe them.Totality: Eclipses of the Sun is the best guide and reference book on solar eclipses ever written. It explains: how to observe them; how to photograph and videotape them; why they occur; their history and mythology; and future eclipses - when and where to see themTotality also tells the remarkable story of how eclipses shocked scientists, revealed the workings of the Sun, and made Einstein famous. And the book shares the experiences and advice of many veteran eclipse observers.Totality: Eclipses of the Sun is profusely illustrated with stunning photographs (many in color) and more than a hundred maps and diagrams. It can be read by lay people and astronomers with ease and enjoyment.
In the modern West, we take for granted that what we call the “natural world” confronts us all and always has—but Before Nature explores that almost unimaginable time when there was no such conception of “nature”—no word, reference, or sense for it. Before the concept of nature formed over the long history of European philosophy and science, our ancestors in ancient Assyria and Babylonia developed an inquiry into the world in a way that is kindred to our modern science. With Before Nature, Francesca Rochberg explores that Assyro-Babylonian knowledge tradition and shows how it relates to the entire history of science. From a modern, Western perspective, a world not conceived somehow within the framework of physical nature is difficult—if not impossible—to imagine. Yet, as Rochberg lays out, ancient investigations of regularity and irregularity, norms and anomalies clearly established an axis of knowledge between the knower and an intelligible, ordered world. Rochberg is the first scholar to make a case for how exactly we can understand cuneiform knowledge, observation, prediction, and explanation in relation to science—without recourse to later ideas of nature. Systematically examining the whole of Mesopotamian science with a distinctive historical and methodological approach, Before Nature will open up surprising new pathways for studying the history of science.
Originally published in 1903, this is an excellent source for an historical perspective on superstitions and folklore. Hundreds of entries are arranged alphabetically within broad subject categories. The original subtitle reads: "A comprehensive library of human belief and practice in the mysteries of life through more than six thousand years of experience and progress including the fundamental intuitions and instincts underlying the structure of civilization, theology, mythology, demonology, magic, witchcraft, esoteric philosophy, signs, omens, oracles, sorceries, auguries, divinations, prophecies, methods and means employed in revealing fortune and fate, systems and formulas for the use of psychical forces, hypnotism, clairvoyance, telepathy, spiritualism, character reading and character building with all the known powers and wonders of mind and soul, illustrated with numerous ancient and modern designs and thoroughly indexed."
The second volume in the cyberpunk trilogy A Song Called Youth, this thrilling chapter recounts the struggle between guerilla fighters and neofascists for control of an orbiting space colony.
As David Ovason shows, eclipse have always marked turning points in history and in the lives of individuals: the foundation of Rome, the crucifixion, the saving of the live of Christopher Columbus, the foundation of Washington DC, the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and even the future fall from grace of President Clinton are among Ovason's many examples. Ovason also shows how stone circles were linked to eclipses and how these events have always been supposed by initiates to create shadow-tunnels into the spiritual world, allowing special possibilities of communication with the spiritual world.
