Author: Daron Nefcy
Publisher: Disney Press
ISBN: 9781368020503
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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!
Star vs. the Forces of Evil The Magic Book of Spells
Author: Daron Nefcy
Publisher: Disney Press
ISBN: 9781368020503
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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!
Publisher: Disney Press
ISBN: 9781368020503
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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!
Totality
Author: Mark Littmann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199532095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199532095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
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.
The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
Author: Adrianna Cuevas
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374313628
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
2021 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2020 2020 Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids In this magical middle-grade debut novel from Adrianna Cuevas, The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, a Cuban American boy must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals. All Nestor Lopez wants is to live in one place for more than a few months and have dinner with his dad. When he and his mother move to a new town to live with his grandmother after his dad’s latest deployment, Nestor plans to lay low. He definitely doesn’t want to anyone find out his deepest secret: that he can talk to animals. But when the animals in his new town start disappearing, Nestor's grandmother becomes the prime suspect after she is spotted in the woods where they were last seen. As Nestor investigates the source of the disappearances, he learns that they are being seized by a tule vieja—a witch who can absorb an animal’s powers by biting it during a solar eclipse. And the next eclipse is just around the corner... Now it’s up to Nestor’s extraordinary ability and his new friends to catch the tule vieja—and save a place he might just call home.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374313628
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
2021 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2020 2020 Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids In this magical middle-grade debut novel from Adrianna Cuevas, The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, a Cuban American boy must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals. All Nestor Lopez wants is to live in one place for more than a few months and have dinner with his dad. When he and his mother move to a new town to live with his grandmother after his dad’s latest deployment, Nestor plans to lay low. He definitely doesn’t want to anyone find out his deepest secret: that he can talk to animals. But when the animals in his new town start disappearing, Nestor's grandmother becomes the prime suspect after she is spotted in the woods where they were last seen. As Nestor investigates the source of the disappearances, he learns that they are being seized by a tule vieja—a witch who can absorb an animal’s powers by biting it during a solar eclipse. And the next eclipse is just around the corner... Now it’s up to Nestor’s extraordinary ability and his new friends to catch the tule vieja—and save a place he might just call home.
Totality -- The Great American Eclipses of 2017 and 2024
Author: Mark Littmann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192514903
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
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
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192514903
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
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
Guardians of the Eclipse
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
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.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
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.
After the Eclipse
Author: Fran Dorricott
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1785657895
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A stunning psychological thriller about loss, sisterhood, and the evil that men do, for readers of Ruth Ware and S.K. Tremeyne Two solar eclipses. Two missing girls. Sixteen years ago a little girl was abducted during the darkness of a solar eclipse while her older sister Cassie was supposed to be watching her. She was never seen again. When a local girl goes missing just before the next big eclipse, Cassie - who has returned to her home town to care for her ailing grandmother - suspects the disappearance is connected to her sister: that whoever took Olive is still out there. But she needs to find a way to prove it, and time is running out.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1785657895
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A stunning psychological thriller about loss, sisterhood, and the evil that men do, for readers of Ruth Ware and S.K. Tremeyne Two solar eclipses. Two missing girls. Sixteen years ago a little girl was abducted during the darkness of a solar eclipse while her older sister Cassie was supposed to be watching her. She was never seen again. When a local girl goes missing just before the next big eclipse, Cassie - who has returned to her home town to care for her ailing grandmother - suspects the disappearance is connected to her sister: that whoever took Olive is still out there. But she needs to find a way to prove it, and time is running out.
Before Nature
Author: Francesca Rochberg
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022675958X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022675958X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
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.
Borderland
Author: William Thomas Stead
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Parapsychology
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Parapsychology
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
The Book Of The Eclipse
Author: David Ovason
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448164656
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448164656
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
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.
Human Questions And Cosmic Answers
Author: Rudolf Steiner
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
ISBN: 1855846683
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
‘In the case of a solar eclipse, the evil that has spread over the earth can be carried out into the cosmos to wreak more havoc there, whereas in the case of a lunar eclipse, people who absolutely want to be possessed by evil thoughts can receive them from the cosmos.’ In the first full translation of this lecture course, Rudolf Steiner implores his audience to recognize the connections between the material and spiritual worlds. Eclipses of the sun and moon, for example, are ‘forces at work in the universe, just like those we study today in the clinic or in the chemistry or physics laboratory’. Even everyday thinking can have a strong impact on the outer world. Materialistic thought, he says, can quite literally atomize our surroundings: ‘if all human beings start to think that everything has to be explained in terms of atoms… then the earth will actually turn into atoms… these false ideas create false realities…’ Steiner speaks of the ‘world of will’ as being three-dimensional, the ‘world of feeling’ as two-dimensional, and the ‘world of thinking’ as one-dimensional. The ego itself is dimensionless, and only inner, living thinking can grasp the spiritual-mental. He discusses key cultural figures such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Herman Grimm and Julian the Apostate, and introduces multiple additional topics, including the effect of planetary forces on humans; the healing impacts of metals and other substances; the revitalization of thinking through meditation and concentration; the effects of the separation of science, art and religion; and the necessary transition from philosophy to anthroposophy. Thirteen lectures, Dornach, Jun.–Jul. 1922, GA 213
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
ISBN: 1855846683
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
‘In the case of a solar eclipse, the evil that has spread over the earth can be carried out into the cosmos to wreak more havoc there, whereas in the case of a lunar eclipse, people who absolutely want to be possessed by evil thoughts can receive them from the cosmos.’ In the first full translation of this lecture course, Rudolf Steiner implores his audience to recognize the connections between the material and spiritual worlds. Eclipses of the sun and moon, for example, are ‘forces at work in the universe, just like those we study today in the clinic or in the chemistry or physics laboratory’. Even everyday thinking can have a strong impact on the outer world. Materialistic thought, he says, can quite literally atomize our surroundings: ‘if all human beings start to think that everything has to be explained in terms of atoms… then the earth will actually turn into atoms… these false ideas create false realities…’ Steiner speaks of the ‘world of will’ as being three-dimensional, the ‘world of feeling’ as two-dimensional, and the ‘world of thinking’ as one-dimensional. The ego itself is dimensionless, and only inner, living thinking can grasp the spiritual-mental. He discusses key cultural figures such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Herman Grimm and Julian the Apostate, and introduces multiple additional topics, including the effect of planetary forces on humans; the healing impacts of metals and other substances; the revitalization of thinking through meditation and concentration; the effects of the separation of science, art and religion; and the necessary transition from philosophy to anthroposophy. Thirteen lectures, Dornach, Jun.–Jul. 1922, GA 213