Author: Jeff Howard
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466567872
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Make More Immersive and Engaging Magic Systems in GamesGame Magic: A Designer's Guide to Magic Systems in Theory and Practice explains how to construct magic systems and presents a compendium of arcane lore, encompassing the theory, history, and structure of magic systems in games and human belief. The author combines rigorous scholarly analysis wi
Game Magic
Author: Jeff Howard
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466567872
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Make More Immersive and Engaging Magic Systems in GamesGame Magic: A Designer's Guide to Magic Systems in Theory and Practice explains how to construct magic systems and presents a compendium of arcane lore, encompassing the theory, history, and structure of magic systems in games and human belief. The author combines rigorous scholarly analysis wi
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466567872
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Make More Immersive and Engaging Magic Systems in GamesGame Magic: A Designer's Guide to Magic Systems in Theory and Practice explains how to construct magic systems and presents a compendium of arcane lore, encompassing the theory, history, and structure of magic systems in games and human belief. The author combines rigorous scholarly analysis wi
Seasons of Magic The Complete Series: A Witch Detective Urban Fantasy Collection
Author: Sarah Biglow
Publisher: Biglow Fantasy Reads
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 931
Book Description
Enjoy this spell-binding omnibus box set by USA Today Bestselling urban fantasy author Sarah Biglow... For every season there is a Savior…and for every Savior a destiny. When a series of brutal crimes lands in her lap, newly-minted Detective Ezri Trenton sets out to prove to herself and her non-magical partner she can handle the investigations. And when members of the magical community lose their magic, Ezri scrambles to unearth the how and why. The deeper she digs, the more evidence mounts that dark magic is behind each case. Every step forward threatens her resolve, making her question her title of Savior of the magical community. But when darkness reigns, can she stand as a beacon of light? Or will she make the ultimate sacrifice to defend her world? SEASONS OF MAGIC: THE COMPLETE SERIES bundles all four books in the Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy series plus two exclusive bonus short stories. This series is full of strong female leads, exciting magic and mystery. Great for readers who can't get enough supernatural law enforcement, witches and destiny. If you’re a fan of Kim Richardson, K.N. Banet, BR Kingsolver, McKenzie Hunter, K.F. Breene, Melisa F. Olson, Lisa Edmonds, Linsey Hall and K.M. Shea, you’ll love this enchanting supernatural world. Binge the complete series collection and delve into this supernatural world today. ??? Here’s what urban fantasy fans are saying about Seasons of Magic ????? "Superb urban fantasy" - Naomi McDonald (online reviewer) ????? "If you are a fan of urban fantasy like I am,....this series is for you." - Erin E Wolf (Goodreads reviewer) ????? "An outstanding MUST read." - Liz Virchota (online reviewer) ????? "A magical and exciting read" - Madilynn Dale (BookBub reviewer) ????? "Another book that I need more stars for!" – Ember Daley (Goodreads reviewer) ????? “One heart-pounding ride” – Kaye Gunter (BookBub reviewer) ????? “A wonderful adventure” – Rose Brown (Goodreads reviewer) ????? “Gripping and poignant” – Dianne Ascroft (Amazon reviewer) ????? “There is something for everyone in this book” – Aimee Bower (BookBub reviewer)
Publisher: Biglow Fantasy Reads
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 931
Book Description
Enjoy this spell-binding omnibus box set by USA Today Bestselling urban fantasy author Sarah Biglow... For every season there is a Savior…and for every Savior a destiny. When a series of brutal crimes lands in her lap, newly-minted Detective Ezri Trenton sets out to prove to herself and her non-magical partner she can handle the investigations. And when members of the magical community lose their magic, Ezri scrambles to unearth the how and why. The deeper she digs, the more evidence mounts that dark magic is behind each case. Every step forward threatens her resolve, making her question her title of Savior of the magical community. But when darkness reigns, can she stand as a beacon of light? Or will she make the ultimate sacrifice to defend her world? SEASONS OF MAGIC: THE COMPLETE SERIES bundles all four books in the Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy series plus two exclusive bonus short stories. This series is full of strong female leads, exciting magic and mystery. Great for readers who can't get enough supernatural law enforcement, witches and destiny. If you’re a fan of Kim Richardson, K.N. Banet, BR Kingsolver, McKenzie Hunter, K.F. Breene, Melisa F. Olson, Lisa Edmonds, Linsey Hall and K.M. Shea, you’ll love this enchanting supernatural world. Binge the complete series collection and delve into this supernatural world today. ??? Here’s what urban fantasy fans are saying about Seasons of Magic ????? "Superb urban fantasy" - Naomi McDonald (online reviewer) ????? "If you are a fan of urban fantasy like I am,....this series is for you." - Erin E Wolf (Goodreads reviewer) ????? "An outstanding MUST read." - Liz Virchota (online reviewer) ????? "A magical and exciting read" - Madilynn Dale (BookBub reviewer) ????? "Another book that I need more stars for!" – Ember Daley (Goodreads reviewer) ????? “One heart-pounding ride” – Kaye Gunter (BookBub reviewer) ????? “A wonderful adventure” – Rose Brown (Goodreads reviewer) ????? “Gripping and poignant” – Dianne Ascroft (Amazon reviewer) ????? “There is something for everyone in this book” – Aimee Bower (BookBub reviewer)
Monster's Magic
Author: Julie Morgan
Publisher: Naughty Nights Press LLC
ISBN: 1773575961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
When this necromancer meets her fated mate, sparks fly, but so do chaos and tragedy. When Teagan Osborn’s family becomes the target of corruption by the very people who vow to keep them safe, who can she trust? Blackthorn Academy has been the escape and safety harbor for many who possess special talents and skills, but what happens when that threat follows Teagan to the secluded hideaway of Northumberland Island? Finding solace in the arms of a dark elf named Shayde Drargokin, and the love of her best friend, Evie Woods, she feels unstoppable… until one of her most trusted allies commits an unthinkable act of deceit. Come read Teagan’s story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness in this action-packed tale in the Blackthorn Academy shared world. Monster’s Magic is book seven in the Blackthorn Academy for Supernaturals shared world, featuring a tragically broken necromancer, an alluring dark elf warrior, and more.
Publisher: Naughty Nights Press LLC
ISBN: 1773575961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
When this necromancer meets her fated mate, sparks fly, but so do chaos and tragedy. When Teagan Osborn’s family becomes the target of corruption by the very people who vow to keep them safe, who can she trust? Blackthorn Academy has been the escape and safety harbor for many who possess special talents and skills, but what happens when that threat follows Teagan to the secluded hideaway of Northumberland Island? Finding solace in the arms of a dark elf named Shayde Drargokin, and the love of her best friend, Evie Woods, she feels unstoppable… until one of her most trusted allies commits an unthinkable act of deceit. Come read Teagan’s story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness in this action-packed tale in the Blackthorn Academy shared world. Monster’s Magic is book seven in the Blackthorn Academy for Supernaturals shared world, featuring a tragically broken necromancer, an alluring dark elf warrior, and more.
The History of Magic
Author: Éliphas Lévi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
A Kind of Magic
Author: Michael Labahn
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 056703075X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This collection explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 056703075X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This collection explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity
Seasons of Magic Volume 1
Author: Sarah Biglow
Publisher: Biglow Fantasy Reads
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Enjoy this spell-binding series by USA Today Bestselling urban fantasy author Sarah Biglow... For every season there is a Savior... When a series of brutal crimes lands in her lap, newly-minted Detective Ezri Trenton sets out to prove to herself and her mundane partner she can handle the investigations. The deeper she digs the more evidence mounts that dark magic is behind them. Ezri knows traditional police work won’t be enough to crack the cases, but can she solve what's happening without revealing the magical world and losing the life she’s built for herself in the process? SEASONS OF MAGIC VOL. 1 is a box set bundle of the first two books in the Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy series: Spring's Calling and Summer's Stolen. This series is full of strong female leads, exciting magic and mystery. Great for readers who can't get enough supernatural law enforcement, witches and destiny. If you’re a fan of N.E. Conneely, Kim Richardson, K.N. Banet, BR Kingsolver, McKenzie Hunter, Deborah Wilde, K.F. Breene, Melisa F. Olson, Lisa Edmonds, Linsey Hall and K.M. Shea, you’ll love this enchanting supernatural world. Binge the first two books in this exhilarating supernatural series today. ◆◆◆ Here's what urban fantasy fans are saying about Seasons of Magic: ★★★★★ "Superb urban fantasy" - Naomi McDonald (Amazon reviewer) ★★★★★ "If you are a fan of urban fantasy like I am,....this series is for you." - Erin E Wolf (Goodreads reviewer) ★★★★★ "A magical and exciting read" - Madilynn Dale (BookBub reviewer) ★★★★★ "Another book that I need more stars for!" - Ember Daley (Goodreads reviewer)
Publisher: Biglow Fantasy Reads
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Enjoy this spell-binding series by USA Today Bestselling urban fantasy author Sarah Biglow... For every season there is a Savior... When a series of brutal crimes lands in her lap, newly-minted Detective Ezri Trenton sets out to prove to herself and her mundane partner she can handle the investigations. The deeper she digs the more evidence mounts that dark magic is behind them. Ezri knows traditional police work won’t be enough to crack the cases, but can she solve what's happening without revealing the magical world and losing the life she’s built for herself in the process? SEASONS OF MAGIC VOL. 1 is a box set bundle of the first two books in the Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy series: Spring's Calling and Summer's Stolen. This series is full of strong female leads, exciting magic and mystery. Great for readers who can't get enough supernatural law enforcement, witches and destiny. If you’re a fan of N.E. Conneely, Kim Richardson, K.N. Banet, BR Kingsolver, McKenzie Hunter, Deborah Wilde, K.F. Breene, Melisa F. Olson, Lisa Edmonds, Linsey Hall and K.M. Shea, you’ll love this enchanting supernatural world. Binge the first two books in this exhilarating supernatural series today. ◆◆◆ Here's what urban fantasy fans are saying about Seasons of Magic: ★★★★★ "Superb urban fantasy" - Naomi McDonald (Amazon reviewer) ★★★★★ "If you are a fan of urban fantasy like I am,....this series is for you." - Erin E Wolf (Goodreads reviewer) ★★★★★ "A magical and exciting read" - Madilynn Dale (BookBub reviewer) ★★★★★ "Another book that I need more stars for!" - Ember Daley (Goodreads reviewer)
The History of Magic
Author: Joseph Ennemoser
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
A Taste of Magic
Author: Andre Norton
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765354334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Young Wisteria draws on all of her magical abilities, which link her to the mysterious powers of nature, as she ventures into the wilderness seeking revenge on the nobleman who had destroyed her village and killed Lady Ewaren.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765354334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Young Wisteria draws on all of her magical abilities, which link her to the mysterious powers of nature, as she ventures into the wilderness seeking revenge on the nobleman who had destroyed her village and killed Lady Ewaren.
The History of Magic
Author: Éliphas Lévi
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
This is one of the most influential works of Éliphas Lévi. He believes that people regard magic erroneously and narrow it to a collection of tricks. On the contrary, magic is practicing the concentration of will, imagination, and psychic power to influence the minds of other people and the phenomena of reality. In The History of Magic, Lévi compares the magical components of different religious traditions and organizations, like pagan beliefs, Kabbalah, Christian Catholicism, Illuminati, and Freemasonry. He states that true magic is earthed under the parables, fables, and wonder stories with peculiarities in every division. Yet, they all have a common basis, which Lévi describes as the true magic which imparts real science. Lévi enumerates in the preface the nine fundamental tenets of magic, such as magic is real and true; it is kept secret, it gives a man super-human powers, it is ruled, practiced, and shared to us by Magi, initiation to Magi provides a human with power over other human's will and control of thoughts, conventional religions are the parable of the proper knowledge. They are valid for the crowd but not for an initiated person. The book chapters are dedicated to the magic of the Magi, Magic in Ancient Greece, the Kabbalah, primitive symbolism, mysticism, oracles, magical monuments, the relations between magic and Christianity, pagan magic, masons, Illuminati, and more. Lévi's books greatly influenced the development of different occult and mystical movements in Europe and the United States, including the Theosophical Society of Helena Blavatsky.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
This is one of the most influential works of Éliphas Lévi. He believes that people regard magic erroneously and narrow it to a collection of tricks. On the contrary, magic is practicing the concentration of will, imagination, and psychic power to influence the minds of other people and the phenomena of reality. In The History of Magic, Lévi compares the magical components of different religious traditions and organizations, like pagan beliefs, Kabbalah, Christian Catholicism, Illuminati, and Freemasonry. He states that true magic is earthed under the parables, fables, and wonder stories with peculiarities in every division. Yet, they all have a common basis, which Lévi describes as the true magic which imparts real science. Lévi enumerates in the preface the nine fundamental tenets of magic, such as magic is real and true; it is kept secret, it gives a man super-human powers, it is ruled, practiced, and shared to us by Magi, initiation to Magi provides a human with power over other human's will and control of thoughts, conventional religions are the parable of the proper knowledge. They are valid for the crowd but not for an initiated person. The book chapters are dedicated to the magic of the Magi, Magic in Ancient Greece, the Kabbalah, primitive symbolism, mysticism, oracles, magical monuments, the relations between magic and Christianity, pagan magic, masons, Illuminati, and more. Lévi's books greatly influenced the development of different occult and mystical movements in Europe and the United States, including the Theosophical Society of Helena Blavatsky.
The Book of Magic
Author: George R. R. Martin
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0399593799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
A new anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy—featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many others! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf . . . and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda . . . and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore . . . and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped—or misshaped—by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human—some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory. In these pages, seventeen of today’s top fantasy writers—including award-winners Elizabeth Bear, John Crowley, Kate Elliott, K. J. Parker, Tim Powers, and Liz Williams—cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever, and as near as next door. FEATURING SIXTEEN ALL-NEW STORIES: “The Return of the Pig” by K. J. Parker “Community Service” by Megan Lindholm “Flint and Mirror” by John Crowley “The Friends of Masquelayne the Incomparable” by Matthew Hughes “The Biography of a Bouncing Boy Terror: Chapter Two: Jumping Jack in Love” by Ysabeau S. Wilce “Song of Fire” by Rachel Pollack “Loft the Sorcerer” by Eleanor Arnason “The Governor” by Tim Powers “Sungrazer” by Liz Williams “The Staff in the Stone” by Garth Nix “No Work of Mine” by Elizabeth Bear “Widow Maker” by Lavie Tidhar “The Wolf and the Manticore” by Greg Van Eekhout “The Devil’s Whatever” by Andy Duncan “Bloom” by Kate Elliott “The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril” by Scott Lynch Plus George R. R. Martin’s classic story “A Night at the Tarn House” and an introduction by Gardner Dozois Praise for The Book of Magic “In The Book of Magic, you get everything you expect and more! Assembling seventeen great authors in one place is a difficult job but this book, with a lot of help from editor Gardner Dozois, does just that. . . . This compilation is a treat for any who love a good fantasy tale.”—Geeks of Doom
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0399593799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
A new anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy—featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many others! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf . . . and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda . . . and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore . . . and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped—or misshaped—by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human—some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory. In these pages, seventeen of today’s top fantasy writers—including award-winners Elizabeth Bear, John Crowley, Kate Elliott, K. J. Parker, Tim Powers, and Liz Williams—cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever, and as near as next door. FEATURING SIXTEEN ALL-NEW STORIES: “The Return of the Pig” by K. J. Parker “Community Service” by Megan Lindholm “Flint and Mirror” by John Crowley “The Friends of Masquelayne the Incomparable” by Matthew Hughes “The Biography of a Bouncing Boy Terror: Chapter Two: Jumping Jack in Love” by Ysabeau S. Wilce “Song of Fire” by Rachel Pollack “Loft the Sorcerer” by Eleanor Arnason “The Governor” by Tim Powers “Sungrazer” by Liz Williams “The Staff in the Stone” by Garth Nix “No Work of Mine” by Elizabeth Bear “Widow Maker” by Lavie Tidhar “The Wolf and the Manticore” by Greg Van Eekhout “The Devil’s Whatever” by Andy Duncan “Bloom” by Kate Elliott “The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril” by Scott Lynch Plus George R. R. Martin’s classic story “A Night at the Tarn House” and an introduction by Gardner Dozois Praise for The Book of Magic “In The Book of Magic, you get everything you expect and more! Assembling seventeen great authors in one place is a difficult job but this book, with a lot of help from editor Gardner Dozois, does just that. . . . This compilation is a treat for any who love a good fantasy tale.”—Geeks of Doom