Author: Chris Spark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736910702
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Science has been hugely successful in giving us material benefits. So successful that many intelligent people believe it also gives us the best picture of ultimate reality. Unfortunately, that picture is a cosmic bummer: a mechanical universe ruled by laws that care nothing about the human heart. The essays in this book don't question the value of science. In fact, they push its critical thinking further than most scientists are used to. They reflect on how science is actually done in the real world of mortgages and peer pressure, and on how scientific knowledge is related to ultimate reality. They also go places our most educated and well-respected citizens generally don't. Refusing to stop at border crossings or check points, these essays roam coyote-like over the terrain not only of science, but of philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, myth, religion, the supernatural, and our own direct experience of the world. In doing so, they explore a paradox: The idea of a universe devoid of magic may itself be a kind of spell. --The Science Spell is Volume 1 of the series "Making Belief: Essays Towards a Natural, Magical, Intelligent Faith." Chris Spark's "Making Belief" essay series gives readers perspective on the ways our culture has conditioned us to feel divided and confused, buffeted by competing ideas about existence. Readers will discover in them a harmony, a way to feel part of a coherent, meaningful cosmos-one in which Western civilization is only one of many stars.
The Science Spell
Author: Chris Spark
Publisher: Spark Writes
ISBN: 173691071X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
His father was a scientist and atheist, his mother a spiritual seeker. As a boy, he could sense magic, even God—in the woods that surrounded their rural New Hampshire home, in the music of the Beatles, and in the mystery of dreams. But how could any of that really be real? Surely, the science his father believed in told us what was really real: Our sense of having a soul is just chemicals. Our presence in the universe is just the result of impersonal laws and natural selection. And all our hopes are ultimately doomed in the eternal extinction of death. That last one was the biggest gut-punch. As a boy, Chris would sometimes lie in bed and contemplate that awful and seemingly certain fate—until it became unbearable and, with a shudder, he pushed it from his mind. But over the years, as he read, contemplated, and experienced more, he began to see things differently. He began to realize that you could be intelligent and open-minded—like scientists are supposed to be—and also embrace the reality of realms beyond. In fact, he came to see that the more intelligence and open-mindedness we bring to the question of ultimate reality, the less our conventional science looks like an authority on the topic. The essays in The Science Spell don’t question the value of science. In fact, they push its critical thinking further than most scientists are used to. In easy, playful prose, these essays go where our most educated and well-respected citizens generally don’t. In doing so, they explore a paradox: The idea of a universe devoid of magic may itself be a kind of spell. Want to wake up? Essays include: The Science Fiction: How Scientific Are Scientists? Who Should We Ask About God?: Do Scientists Know What Reality Is? What You See Is What You See: Common Sense & Ultimate Truth Where Scientists Fear to Tread: Science, Taboos, Magic, & Meaning The Science Spell: Science & the Big Picture — Summa cum laude Harvard graduate, comedy screenwriter, math and science teacher, philosopher, and published poet, Chris Spark has been a lifelong seeker of truth, without regard for the conventional ways our culture tends to divide up reality. The Science Spell is the first collection of essays in the series Making Belief: Essays Towards a Natural, Magical, Intelligent Faith. In these essays, Spark explores deep, life-changing ideas in lively, down-to-earth prose. What are the hidden connections between geometry and Jesus, reason and revelation, the paranormal and the pedestrian? Is there a boundary between the impish and the important? Between the sensual and the spiritual? Between the everyday and the exalted? Refusing to stop at border crossings or check points, Chris Spark roams coyote-like through the terrain of science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, myth, religion, the supernatural, and our own direct experience of the world. By blending what we tend to keep separate, Spark’s essays offer us perspective on the ways our culture has conditioned us to feel divided and confused, buffeted by competing ideas about existence. In these essays, you’ll discover a way to feel yourself more wholly, as part of a coherent, meaningful cosmos—one in which Western civilization is but one of many stars.
Publisher: Spark Writes
ISBN: 173691071X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
His father was a scientist and atheist, his mother a spiritual seeker. As a boy, he could sense magic, even God—in the woods that surrounded their rural New Hampshire home, in the music of the Beatles, and in the mystery of dreams. But how could any of that really be real? Surely, the science his father believed in told us what was really real: Our sense of having a soul is just chemicals. Our presence in the universe is just the result of impersonal laws and natural selection. And all our hopes are ultimately doomed in the eternal extinction of death. That last one was the biggest gut-punch. As a boy, Chris would sometimes lie in bed and contemplate that awful and seemingly certain fate—until it became unbearable and, with a shudder, he pushed it from his mind. But over the years, as he read, contemplated, and experienced more, he began to see things differently. He began to realize that you could be intelligent and open-minded—like scientists are supposed to be—and also embrace the reality of realms beyond. In fact, he came to see that the more intelligence and open-mindedness we bring to the question of ultimate reality, the less our conventional science looks like an authority on the topic. The essays in The Science Spell don’t question the value of science. In fact, they push its critical thinking further than most scientists are used to. In easy, playful prose, these essays go where our most educated and well-respected citizens generally don’t. In doing so, they explore a paradox: The idea of a universe devoid of magic may itself be a kind of spell. Want to wake up? Essays include: The Science Fiction: How Scientific Are Scientists? Who Should We Ask About God?: Do Scientists Know What Reality Is? What You See Is What You See: Common Sense & Ultimate Truth Where Scientists Fear to Tread: Science, Taboos, Magic, & Meaning The Science Spell: Science & the Big Picture — Summa cum laude Harvard graduate, comedy screenwriter, math and science teacher, philosopher, and published poet, Chris Spark has been a lifelong seeker of truth, without regard for the conventional ways our culture tends to divide up reality. The Science Spell is the first collection of essays in the series Making Belief: Essays Towards a Natural, Magical, Intelligent Faith. In these essays, Spark explores deep, life-changing ideas in lively, down-to-earth prose. What are the hidden connections between geometry and Jesus, reason and revelation, the paranormal and the pedestrian? Is there a boundary between the impish and the important? Between the sensual and the spiritual? Between the everyday and the exalted? Refusing to stop at border crossings or check points, Chris Spark roams coyote-like through the terrain of science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, myth, religion, the supernatural, and our own direct experience of the world. By blending what we tend to keep separate, Spark’s essays offer us perspective on the ways our culture has conditioned us to feel divided and confused, buffeted by competing ideas about existence. In these essays, you’ll discover a way to feel yourself more wholly, as part of a coherent, meaningful cosmos—one in which Western civilization is but one of many stars.
The Science Spell
Author: Chris Spark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736910702
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Science has been hugely successful in giving us material benefits. So successful that many intelligent people believe it also gives us the best picture of ultimate reality. Unfortunately, that picture is a cosmic bummer: a mechanical universe ruled by laws that care nothing about the human heart. The essays in this book don't question the value of science. In fact, they push its critical thinking further than most scientists are used to. They reflect on how science is actually done in the real world of mortgages and peer pressure, and on how scientific knowledge is related to ultimate reality. They also go places our most educated and well-respected citizens generally don't. Refusing to stop at border crossings or check points, these essays roam coyote-like over the terrain not only of science, but of philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, myth, religion, the supernatural, and our own direct experience of the world. In doing so, they explore a paradox: The idea of a universe devoid of magic may itself be a kind of spell. --The Science Spell is Volume 1 of the series "Making Belief: Essays Towards a Natural, Magical, Intelligent Faith." Chris Spark's "Making Belief" essay series gives readers perspective on the ways our culture has conditioned us to feel divided and confused, buffeted by competing ideas about existence. Readers will discover in them a harmony, a way to feel part of a coherent, meaningful cosmos-one in which Western civilization is only one of many stars.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736910702
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Science has been hugely successful in giving us material benefits. So successful that many intelligent people believe it also gives us the best picture of ultimate reality. Unfortunately, that picture is a cosmic bummer: a mechanical universe ruled by laws that care nothing about the human heart. The essays in this book don't question the value of science. In fact, they push its critical thinking further than most scientists are used to. They reflect on how science is actually done in the real world of mortgages and peer pressure, and on how scientific knowledge is related to ultimate reality. They also go places our most educated and well-respected citizens generally don't. Refusing to stop at border crossings or check points, these essays roam coyote-like over the terrain not only of science, but of philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, myth, religion, the supernatural, and our own direct experience of the world. In doing so, they explore a paradox: The idea of a universe devoid of magic may itself be a kind of spell. --The Science Spell is Volume 1 of the series "Making Belief: Essays Towards a Natural, Magical, Intelligent Faith." Chris Spark's "Making Belief" essay series gives readers perspective on the ways our culture has conditioned us to feel divided and confused, buffeted by competing ideas about existence. Readers will discover in them a harmony, a way to feel part of a coherent, meaningful cosmos-one in which Western civilization is only one of many stars.
The Little Witch's Book of Spells
Author: Ariel Kusby
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145218397X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The Little Witch's Book of Spells is an enchanting compendium of spells, potions, and activities for kids 8 to 12 years old. Young witches-in-training will discover spells to resolve problems, foster friendship, and engage with the natural world. This spellbinding book guides readers on how to craft a magic wand, befriend a fairy, and read tea leaves, as well as glossaries of magical terms and symbols. • A playful and immersive guidebook to all things magical • Filled with simple activities using easily found ingredients • Complete with lush illustrations The Little Witch's Book of Spells harnesses magic and the imagination to help little witches feel powerful, tap into creative energy, and practice self-love. Spells and activities include Best Friends Forever Spell, Jump Rope Protection Spell, Get Well Soon Elixir, Blanket Fort Magical Fortress Spell, How to Make a Magical Fairy Garden, and Mermaid Bath Spell. • Perfect for young readers interested in magic, fans of Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and fantasy series featuring witches • A mystical, fun, and empowering book of spells that will have any child enthralled by the magical world • Great for millennial parents who want to encourage imagination, creativity, and play • You'll love this book if you love books like The Book of the Secrets of Merlin Wizardology by Candlewick Press, Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal by Glen Bird and Liz Catchpole, and The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: Wizard Training by Michael Gonzalez.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145218397X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The Little Witch's Book of Spells is an enchanting compendium of spells, potions, and activities for kids 8 to 12 years old. Young witches-in-training will discover spells to resolve problems, foster friendship, and engage with the natural world. This spellbinding book guides readers on how to craft a magic wand, befriend a fairy, and read tea leaves, as well as glossaries of magical terms and symbols. • A playful and immersive guidebook to all things magical • Filled with simple activities using easily found ingredients • Complete with lush illustrations The Little Witch's Book of Spells harnesses magic and the imagination to help little witches feel powerful, tap into creative energy, and practice self-love. Spells and activities include Best Friends Forever Spell, Jump Rope Protection Spell, Get Well Soon Elixir, Blanket Fort Magical Fortress Spell, How to Make a Magical Fairy Garden, and Mermaid Bath Spell. • Perfect for young readers interested in magic, fans of Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and fantasy series featuring witches • A mystical, fun, and empowering book of spells that will have any child enthralled by the magical world • Great for millennial parents who want to encourage imagination, creativity, and play • You'll love this book if you love books like The Book of the Secrets of Merlin Wizardology by Candlewick Press, Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal by Glen Bird and Liz Catchpole, and The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: Wizard Training by Michael Gonzalez.
The Girls' Book of Spells
Author: Rachel Elliot
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398819573
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Draw on the unseen forces of the universe with this mindful spell book. Inside you will find everything you need to casts simple spells, including those to build confidence, bring success, give protection to a friend, make a lucky charm and find true love. Discover: • The rules of spellcasting • Meditations that promote spellcasting • Which days of the week to perform particular spells • A guide to spell supplies, including crystals, herbs, oils and candles • How to write your own incantations and create a personal spell book This book is a must-have for every girl who's ready to release her inner magic and live a charmed life!
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398819573
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Draw on the unseen forces of the universe with this mindful spell book. Inside you will find everything you need to casts simple spells, including those to build confidence, bring success, give protection to a friend, make a lucky charm and find true love. Discover: • The rules of spellcasting • Meditations that promote spellcasting • Which days of the week to perform particular spells • A guide to spell supplies, including crystals, herbs, oils and candles • How to write your own incantations and create a personal spell book This book is a must-have for every girl who's ready to release her inner magic and live a charmed life!
The Science Spell Book
Author: Cara Florance
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728232538
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Embrace your inner alchemist and explore the magic of science through amazing experiments you can do at home! Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand? Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion? Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Kids will learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more through 30 dazzling experiments and activities including: Elixir of Enlightenment—brew a stunning color-changing tea! Chaotic Calling—learn about chaos theory while creating art with a pendulum! Fluorescent Feast—create a meal that glows under a black light! North Divination—make a homemade compass! and more! Written by biochemist Cara Florance, The Science Spell Book is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Each experiment includes simple instructions, diagrams to follow along with, and an explanation of the science behind each magical experiment.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728232538
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Embrace your inner alchemist and explore the magic of science through amazing experiments you can do at home! Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand? Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion? Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Kids will learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more through 30 dazzling experiments and activities including: Elixir of Enlightenment—brew a stunning color-changing tea! Chaotic Calling—learn about chaos theory while creating art with a pendulum! Fluorescent Feast—create a meal that glows under a black light! North Divination—make a homemade compass! and more! Written by biochemist Cara Florance, The Science Spell Book is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Each experiment includes simple instructions, diagrams to follow along with, and an explanation of the science behind each magical experiment.
The Only Book of Wiccan Spells You'll Ever Need
Author: Marian Singer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440542759
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Rev. ed. of: The only Wiccan spell book you'll ever need / Marian Singer and Trish MacGregor.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440542759
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Rev. ed. of: The only Wiccan spell book you'll ever need / Marian Singer and Trish MacGregor.
The Junior Witch's Handbook
Author: Nikki Van De Car
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762469315
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
An empowering guide for young witches about the kinds of magic they can create for themselves every day. Intended for children between the ages of eight and twelve, who are curious about the possibility of "something more" in their lives, this handbook focuses on three major areas of the witch's life: friendship, personal fulfillment, and family. Each section includes spells, rituals, potions, and other useful information, such as tables about crystals, chakras, and herbs.
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762469315
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
An empowering guide for young witches about the kinds of magic they can create for themselves every day. Intended for children between the ages of eight and twelve, who are curious about the possibility of "something more" in their lives, this handbook focuses on three major areas of the witch's life: friendship, personal fulfillment, and family. Each section includes spells, rituals, potions, and other useful information, such as tables about crystals, chakras, and herbs.
The Good Spell Book
Author: Gillian Kemp
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316045667
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Take control of your life with this essential handbook of 85 everyday easy spells for the modern witch, revised with 10 new spells and filled with beautiful illustrations and helpful tips. Every witch needs a book of spells... The world's most popular fortune-telling techniques—crystal balls, tarot cards, and palm-reading—originated with the Romany people, whose belief in magic, spell-casting, and prophecy has endured for nine centuries. Now you can bring the power of these time-honored magical traditions into your everyday life with this beautifully illustrated new edition of Gillian Kemp’s The Good Spell Book. The 85 easy-to-follow spells, including 10 new ones, make use of common ingredients like candles, flowers, ribbon, and string, and they can help solve problems we all face, from attracting the one you love to improving your health to landing your dream job. Whether you’re a complete beginner, advanced spell caster, or simply curious, these spells will increase your self-worth and empower you to lead a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316045667
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Take control of your life with this essential handbook of 85 everyday easy spells for the modern witch, revised with 10 new spells and filled with beautiful illustrations and helpful tips. Every witch needs a book of spells... The world's most popular fortune-telling techniques—crystal balls, tarot cards, and palm-reading—originated with the Romany people, whose belief in magic, spell-casting, and prophecy has endured for nine centuries. Now you can bring the power of these time-honored magical traditions into your everyday life with this beautifully illustrated new edition of Gillian Kemp’s The Good Spell Book. The 85 easy-to-follow spells, including 10 new ones, make use of common ingredients like candles, flowers, ribbon, and string, and they can help solve problems we all face, from attracting the one you love to improving your health to landing your dream job. Whether you’re a complete beginner, advanced spell caster, or simply curious, these spells will increase your self-worth and empower you to lead a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life.
1001 Spells
Author: Cassandra Eason
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
ISBN: 1454931000
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1724
Book Description
What do you hope for? There’s a spell for everything in this comprehensive reference from a well-known authority on magic in the New Age world. For love, for money, for career, for home: this comprehensive compendium contains a creative array of 1,001 spells. They cover every conceivable desire, both big (health and healing) and more specific (like selling a house). Twenty different sections, ranging from fertility and travel to protection and justice, contain fifty spells each—culminating in an ultimate “spell to end all spells.” Along with the spells, there’s information on the colors, fragrances, crystals, angels, times of day, and phases of the moon that strengthen each type of magick. Includes: Asking Muriel, Angel of Dreams, to banish a child’s nightmare or fears of the dark A full moon ring commitment if you and your loved one are kept apart To help a new pet settle in your home, especially if there are other animals A St. Francis of Assisi ritual for wild creatures everywhere To block emotional vampires with a mirror For making friends in a new workplace Reconnecting with an old friend on social media To create a personal worry stone to relieve tension Creating a living family tree To send love on Father’s Day And more
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
ISBN: 1454931000
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1724
Book Description
What do you hope for? There’s a spell for everything in this comprehensive reference from a well-known authority on magic in the New Age world. For love, for money, for career, for home: this comprehensive compendium contains a creative array of 1,001 spells. They cover every conceivable desire, both big (health and healing) and more specific (like selling a house). Twenty different sections, ranging from fertility and travel to protection and justice, contain fifty spells each—culminating in an ultimate “spell to end all spells.” Along with the spells, there’s information on the colors, fragrances, crystals, angels, times of day, and phases of the moon that strengthen each type of magick. Includes: Asking Muriel, Angel of Dreams, to banish a child’s nightmare or fears of the dark A full moon ring commitment if you and your loved one are kept apart To help a new pet settle in your home, especially if there are other animals A St. Francis of Assisi ritual for wild creatures everywhere To block emotional vampires with a mirror For making friends in a new workplace Reconnecting with an old friend on social media To create a personal worry stone to relieve tension Creating a living family tree To send love on Father’s Day And more
How to Teach Any Child to Spell
Author: Gayle Graham
Publisher: Common Sense Press (Melrose, FL)
ISBN: 9781880892237
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Companion to the student book, Tricks of the trade"--Cover.
Publisher: Common Sense Press (Melrose, FL)
ISBN: 9781880892237
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Companion to the student book, Tricks of the trade"--Cover.