Author: Carl R. Green
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 146450346X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Examines fortune telling, including a brief history of it, the different methods, famous fortune tellers, and a scientific look at predicting the future"--Provided by publisher.
The Mystery of Fortune-Telling
Author: Carl R. Green
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 146450346X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Examines fortune telling, including a brief history of it, the different methods, famous fortune tellers, and a scientific look at predicting the future"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 146450346X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Examines fortune telling, including a brief history of it, the different methods, famous fortune tellers, and a scientific look at predicting the future"--Provided by publisher.
The Fortune-Telling Book
Author: Raymond Buckland
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578597935
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
A look at Fortune Telling and Divination from the author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft Best-selling Wiccan seer and gypsy mystic Raymond Buckland focused his attention on the intuitive art of prognostication in this tome. A master of his art, the late Buckland designed fortune-telling decks, read cards, and did other types of fortune telling for over fifty years. A comprehensive A-to-Z exploration of all that peers into tomorrow, The Fortune-Telling Book: The Encyclopedia of Divination and Soothsaying divines the meanings of 400 key topics relating to this oft-misunderstood, oft-consulted-upon science. Written in clear, concise language, it discusses everything from aeromancy (seeing by observing atmospheric phenomena) to zoomancy (divination by the appearance or behavior of animals) and the 398 others in between. This fascinating encyclopedia is illustrated with 100 pictures and includes a detailed index and additional reading recommendations. Packed with colorful histories, people, and significant events, The Fortune-Telling Book shows readers how to foretell their own fates. It’s sure to please fortune-telling enthusiasts, whatever their powers.
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578597935
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
A look at Fortune Telling and Divination from the author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft Best-selling Wiccan seer and gypsy mystic Raymond Buckland focused his attention on the intuitive art of prognostication in this tome. A master of his art, the late Buckland designed fortune-telling decks, read cards, and did other types of fortune telling for over fifty years. A comprehensive A-to-Z exploration of all that peers into tomorrow, The Fortune-Telling Book: The Encyclopedia of Divination and Soothsaying divines the meanings of 400 key topics relating to this oft-misunderstood, oft-consulted-upon science. Written in clear, concise language, it discusses everything from aeromancy (seeing by observing atmospheric phenomena) to zoomancy (divination by the appearance or behavior of animals) and the 398 others in between. This fascinating encyclopedia is illustrated with 100 pictures and includes a detailed index and additional reading recommendations. Packed with colorful histories, people, and significant events, The Fortune-Telling Book shows readers how to foretell their own fates. It’s sure to please fortune-telling enthusiasts, whatever their powers.
The Science of Harry Potter
Author: Roger Highfield
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440650993
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Behind the magic of Harry Potter—a witty and illuminating look at the scientific principles, theories, and assumptions of the boy wizard's world, newly come to life again in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Can Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic "gravity-shielding effects" unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick's ability to fly? Is the griffin really none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas, explores the fascinating links between magic and science to reveal that much of what strikes us as supremely strange in the Potter books can actually be explained by the conjurings of the scientific mind. This is the perfect guide for parents who want to teach their children science through their favorite adventures as well as for the millions of adult fans of the series intrigued by its marvels and mysteries. • An ALA Booklist Editors' Choice •
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440650993
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Behind the magic of Harry Potter—a witty and illuminating look at the scientific principles, theories, and assumptions of the boy wizard's world, newly come to life again in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Can Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic "gravity-shielding effects" unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick's ability to fly? Is the griffin really none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas, explores the fascinating links between magic and science to reveal that much of what strikes us as supremely strange in the Potter books can actually be explained by the conjurings of the scientific mind. This is the perfect guide for parents who want to teach their children science through their favorite adventures as well as for the millions of adult fans of the series intrigued by its marvels and mysteries. • An ALA Booklist Editors' Choice •
Fortune Telling
Author: Hazel Whitaker
Publisher: Salamander Books
ISBN: 9781902616117
Category : Fortune-telling
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Publisher: Salamander Books
ISBN: 9781902616117
Category : Fortune-telling
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
The Book of the Secret Word and the Higher Way to Fortune
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Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Wilshire's Magazine
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Category : Socialism
Languages : en
Pages : 790
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Category : Socialism
Languages : en
Pages : 790
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The Mysterious Secrets of Dreams
Author: Carl R. Green
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464503451
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Explores dreams, including why we dream, what causes dreams, the various meanings and symbols of dreams, and how dreams can related to our actual lives"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464503451
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Explores dreams, including why we dream, what causes dreams, the various meanings and symbols of dreams, and how dreams can related to our actual lives"--Provided by publisher.
The Fortune Telling Directory
Author: Isabella Drayson
Publisher: Chartwell
ISBN: 9780785839415
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Discover the secrets behind a wide range of fortune-telling tools and methods with this beautifully illustrated directory. The ancient sages were fascinated by the patterns in nature, which they believed to be manifestations of the divine. They noticed things like the ripples on water, the flight patterns of birds, the lines on a tortoise's shell, or the way leaves fell on the ground. All of these natural patterns spoke a secret language to them, revealing the truth of the past, present, and future. Over thousands of years, this symbolic imagery has been used to create many fortune-telling methods. With easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Fortune Telling Directory takes the mystery out of the tools of divination and details the use of the following 13 fortune-telling methods: Tarot Reading Palmistry Numerology Pendulum Dowsing Runes Tea Leaf Reading The I Ching The Coin Method Chinese Love Signs Crystals Geomancy Scrying Ceromancy No matter which avenue you choose to seek your fortune in, this practical guide will help you to unlock the secret messages they hold and to create for yourself and others a happy and positive future. Originally published in 2014 as The Secret Language of Fortune Telling. The Spiritual Directories series offers concise handbooks on a variety of spiritual and new age subjects. Written by experts in their fields in easy-to-understand language and beautifully presented in a visually driven format, the directories are essential guides for beginners. With practical and simple step-by-step instructions, you'll discover how to interpret the secret languages of the universe to create a happy and positive future for yourself and others. Other titles in this series: Astrology Directory, Chakra Directory, Crystal Directory, Spirit Animal Directory, Tarot Directory.
Publisher: Chartwell
ISBN: 9780785839415
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Discover the secrets behind a wide range of fortune-telling tools and methods with this beautifully illustrated directory. The ancient sages were fascinated by the patterns in nature, which they believed to be manifestations of the divine. They noticed things like the ripples on water, the flight patterns of birds, the lines on a tortoise's shell, or the way leaves fell on the ground. All of these natural patterns spoke a secret language to them, revealing the truth of the past, present, and future. Over thousands of years, this symbolic imagery has been used to create many fortune-telling methods. With easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Fortune Telling Directory takes the mystery out of the tools of divination and details the use of the following 13 fortune-telling methods: Tarot Reading Palmistry Numerology Pendulum Dowsing Runes Tea Leaf Reading The I Ching The Coin Method Chinese Love Signs Crystals Geomancy Scrying Ceromancy No matter which avenue you choose to seek your fortune in, this practical guide will help you to unlock the secret messages they hold and to create for yourself and others a happy and positive future. Originally published in 2014 as The Secret Language of Fortune Telling. The Spiritual Directories series offers concise handbooks on a variety of spiritual and new age subjects. Written by experts in their fields in easy-to-understand language and beautifully presented in a visually driven format, the directories are essential guides for beginners. With practical and simple step-by-step instructions, you'll discover how to interpret the secret languages of the universe to create a happy and positive future for yourself and others. Other titles in this series: Astrology Directory, Chakra Directory, Crystal Directory, Spirit Animal Directory, Tarot Directory.
The Book of Divination
Author: Michael Johnstone
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398827975
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 709
Book Description
Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot or playing cards, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one. The Book of Divination is the perfect companion for mastering these prophetic arts, presented in an elegant Wibalin bound volume with gilded page edges. Illustrations, diagrams and charts are included to aid you as well as short histories of each divination tradition. Includes: • Tarot • Tea leaf reading • Crystal astrology • I Ching • Numerology • Palmistry • Runes • Prophetic dreaming • Astrology With suggested further reading, this enlightening guide provides a wonderful introduction into divining techniques and makes a perfect gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Mystic Archives are beautiful hardcover guides which reveal the hidden mysteries of esoteric arts, presented with foil-embossing, Wibalin binding, patterned endpapers and gilded page edges.
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398827975
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 709
Book Description
Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot or playing cards, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one. The Book of Divination is the perfect companion for mastering these prophetic arts, presented in an elegant Wibalin bound volume with gilded page edges. Illustrations, diagrams and charts are included to aid you as well as short histories of each divination tradition. Includes: • Tarot • Tea leaf reading • Crystal astrology • I Ching • Numerology • Palmistry • Runes • Prophetic dreaming • Astrology With suggested further reading, this enlightening guide provides a wonderful introduction into divining techniques and makes a perfect gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Mystic Archives are beautiful hardcover guides which reveal the hidden mysteries of esoteric arts, presented with foil-embossing, Wibalin binding, patterned endpapers and gilded page edges.
The Great Mystery
Author: Alister E McGrath
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473634342
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
There is currently huge interest in the question of human nature and identity, and what the human future might look like. Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future? Are we alone? And what can religion bring, alongside biology and anthropology, to these important and exciting questions? The Great Mystery focuses on this fascinating field of study. Alister McGrath, bestselling author and Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, explores the question of human nature from both scientific and religious perspectives, and weaves together the results to open up and explore some of the deepest and most important questions about who we are, why we matter, and what our future might be. A follow-up to his critically acclaimed Inventing the Universe, in The Great Mystery Alister McGrath once again brings together science with religion to yield an enriched vision of reality, along with rigorous and thoroughly up-to-date scholarship and intellectual accessibility.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473634342
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
There is currently huge interest in the question of human nature and identity, and what the human future might look like. Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future? Are we alone? And what can religion bring, alongside biology and anthropology, to these important and exciting questions? The Great Mystery focuses on this fascinating field of study. Alister McGrath, bestselling author and Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, explores the question of human nature from both scientific and religious perspectives, and weaves together the results to open up and explore some of the deepest and most important questions about who we are, why we matter, and what our future might be. A follow-up to his critically acclaimed Inventing the Universe, in The Great Mystery Alister McGrath once again brings together science with religion to yield an enriched vision of reality, along with rigorous and thoroughly up-to-date scholarship and intellectual accessibility.