Into the Magic Shop

Into the Magic Shop

Author: James R. Doty, MD

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0698404025

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The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralyzed by a stroke. Today he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor. But back then his life was at a dead end until at twelve he wandered into a magic shop looking for a plastic thumb. Instead he met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises to ease his own suffering and manifest his greatest desires. Her final mandate was that he keep his heart open and teach these techniques to others. She gave him his first glimpse of the unique relationship between the brain and the heart. Doty would go on to put Ruth’s practices to work with extraordinary results—power and wealth that he could only imagine as a twelve-year-old, riding his orange Sting-Ray bike. But he neglects Ruth’s most important lesson, to keep his heart open, with disastrous results—until he has the opportunity to make a spectacular charitable contribution that will virtually ruin him. Part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, Into the Magic Shop shows us how we can fundamentally change our lives by first changing our brains and our hearts.


The Magician's Hat

The Magician's Hat

Author: Malcolm Mitchell

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-02-27

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1338276972

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A magician introduces children to the fantastical powers of books in this delightful and encouraging read by a Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader. This is not your typical afternoon at the library—a magician invites kids to reach into his hat to pull out whatever they find when they dig down deep. Soon—poof!—each child comes away with something better than they could’ve imagined—a book that helps them become whatever they want to be, and makes their dreams come true through pages and words, and the adventures that follow. But each child can’t help but wonder, What’s really making the magic happen? Praise for The Magician’s Hat “Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading.” —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series “The Magician’s Hat will cast its spell on you!” —Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series “New England Patriot and literacy advocate Mitchell proves to have a touch of magic as an author as well as on the field . . . Perhaps youngsters who think they are more interested in football than reading will take the message to heart.” —Kirkus Reviews


The Wizard's Workshop

The Wizard's Workshop

Author: Jennifer K. Clark

Publisher: Plain Sight Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781462121670

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An imaginative science activity book for children.


Kingston and the Magician's Lost and Found

Kingston and the Magician's Lost and Found

Author: Rucker Moses

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0525516883

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Magic has all but disappeared in Brooklyn, but one tenacious young magician is determined to bring it back in this exciting middle grade mystery. Twelve-year-old Kingston has just moved from the suburbs back to Echo City, Brooklyn—the last place his father was seen alive. Kingston's father was King Preston, one of the world's greatest magicians. Until one trick went wrong and he disappeared. Now that Kingston is back in Echo City, he's determined to find his father. Somehow, though, when his father disappeared, he took all of Echo City's magic with him. Now Echo City—a ghost of its past—is living up to its name. With no magic left, the magicians have packed up and left town and those who've stayed behind don't look too kindly on any who reminds them of what they once had. When Kingston finds a magic box his father left behind as a clue, Kingston knows there's more to his father's disappearance than meets the eye. He'll have to keep it a secret—that is, until he can restore magic to Echo City. With his cousin Veronica and childhood friend Too Tall Eddie, Kingston works to solve the clues, but one wrong move and his father might not be the only one who goes missing.


Spicy Kisses and Midnight Wishes, Volume One

Spicy Kisses and Midnight Wishes, Volume One

Author: Sienna Rayne

Publisher: Sienna Rayne

Published: 2024-10-16

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13:

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Evelyn's Dilemma: Evelyn, a young witch on the cusp of her 21st birthday, yearns for a life beyond the confines of her magical community. Torn between duty and desire, she makes a daring choice that threatens everything she's ever known. When she meets Jack, a charming bartender, Evelyn's world is turned upside down. Defying the strict rules of her society, Evelyn embarks on a whirlwind romance with Jack, experiencing the human world she's always dreamed of. But their forbidden love comes at a steep price, as the powerful witch council discovers their transgression and issues a devastating ultimatum. As Evelyn grapples with the consequences of her actions, she must confront the true meaning of sacrifice and decide whether love is worth risking everything. With time running out and dark forces closing in, can Evelyn find a way to save both herself and Jack before it's too late? Pure Magic: Dhyana, a rebellious young witch exiled from her coven, finds herself in the mysterious Whispering Woods. When she stumbles upon the cottage of Alaric, a reclusive warlock who has sworn off magic, she sees an opportunity to learn and grow. But as their connection deepens, Dhyana's impulsive nature and Alaric's haunted past threaten to unravel the delicate balance they've found. As student and teacher, Dhyana and Alaric explore the boundaries of magic and desire. Their playful duels and passionate encounters awaken long-dormant feelings in Alaric, while Dhyana discovers the true power of her abilities. But when a magical mishap forces them to confront their growing attraction, they must decide if their connection is worth the risk. In a world where magic comes with a price, can Dhyana and Alaric find a way to heal old wounds and forge a future together? As dark secrets from Alaric's past come to light, Dhyana must choose between the freedom she's always craved and the love she never expected to find. Will their passion be enough to overcome the consequences of wielding such powerful magic? The Letter of Longing: Marjorie, a young widow in a superstitious town, finds herself accused of witchcraft and facing execution. Misunderstood and alone, she's given one last chance at life when her brother-in-law, Judge Reginald Hawthorne, makes a daring decision to save her from the pyre. As the town erupts in chaos, Marjorie must flee with Reginald, leaving behind everything she's ever known. In the sanctuary of Reginald's secluded cabin, Marjorie discovers a world of kindness and passion she never knew existed. As they grow closer, she begins to shed the chains of her past and embrace a future filled with love and acceptance. But their newfound happiness is fragile, threatened by the long reach of the vengeful townsfolk and the secrets they both carry. Can Marjorie and Reginald's love withstand the trials that await them? As they plan their escape to a new life, the shadows of their past loom large. Will they find the strength to overcome the prejudices of their time and forge a future together, or will the flames of accusation consume their chance at happiness? These three short tales make up the first of Halloween collections that will occur annually. Join the fun! From zany and quirky tales to dark fantasy... this short collection of steamy stories is sure to make your cauldron bubble!


Robert A. Heinlein: Volume I

Robert A. Heinlein: Volume I

Author: William H. Patterson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-08-17

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 1429964855

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For the first time, the real story of the life of Robert A. Heinlein in the authorized biography Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) is generally considered the greatest American SF writer of the 20th century. A famous and bestselling author in later life, he started as a navy man and graduate of Annapolis who was forced to retire because of tuberculosis. A socialist politician in the 1930s, he became one of the sources of Libertarian politics in the USA in his later years. His most famous works include the Future History series (stories and novels collected in The Past Through Tomorrow and continued in later novels), Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land, and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Given his desire for privacy in the later decades of his life, he was both stranger and more interesting than one could ever have known. This is the first of two volumes of a major American biography. This volume is about Robert A. Heinlein's life up to the end of the 1940s and the mid-life crisis that changed him forever. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ – Complete 16 Book Collection (Fantasy Classics Series)

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ – Complete 16 Book Collection (Fantasy Classics Series)

Author: L. Frank Baum

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-05-05

Total Pages: 2174

ISBN-13: 8075831705

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This unique collection of the magical Land of Oz Series has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz The Wonderful Wizard of Oz chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale."


THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ – Complete Collection

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ – Complete Collection

Author: L. Frank Baum

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-10

Total Pages: 2183

ISBN-13:

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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ (Fantasy Fairy Tale) - Unabridged" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz The Wonderful Wizard of Oz chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale."