The Good Luck Book

The Good Luck Book
Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 074409576X

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say “white rabbits” on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world’s most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won’t have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the USA to the Ukraine. Learn how and why they started, and why people still participate in them today. Featuring fascinating topics, including animals, nature, sport, life events, the human body, and lucky locations, The Good Luck Book is packed with bold original illustrations, fun facts, and the origin stories behind rituals and superstitions. Ideal for young readers curious about world culture and why we do the things we do, this colorful and charming book will amaze and entertain.

Too Much Good Luck

Too Much Good Luck
Author: Ellen Potter
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553499270

On an island off the coast of Maine, where children ride lobster boats to school, Piper worries that too much good luck can sometimes equal bad luck.

The Good Luck Book

The Good Luck Book
Author: Stefan Bechtel
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780761105411

This collection of "luck" trivia provides the history of certain good luck rituals and objects, such as charms, knocking on wood, and wishbones, includes quotations about luck, and suggests ways to change one's luck from bad to good

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree
Author: Ellen Potter
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553499254

From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. There are three things you should know about Piper Green: 1. She always says what’s on her mind (even when she probably shouldn’t). 2. She rides a lobster boat to school. 3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard. Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Piper’s school—and doesn’t appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wear—there may be trouble on the horizon. Then Piper discovers the Fairy Tree in her front yard. Is the Fairy Tree really magic? And can it fix Piper’s problems? ★“Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence, which Leng ably portrays in her loosely inked, gently humorous artwork.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “With its intriguing setting, sympathetic characters, and hint of magic, this new chapter-book series should charm fledgling readers.” —Kirkus Reviews “Piper is brave and tough on the surface, and her sense of loss lies at the heart of the conflict. Written with humor as well as pathos, the first-person text shows her confused emotions and her resiliency as well. An appealing debut for the series.” —Booklist “Potter puts her own stamp on the spunky-quirky-stubborn girl story. . . . A satisfying, accessible, funny early chapter book.” —The Horn Book

Holistic Spaces

Holistic Spaces
Author: Anjie Cho
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1782497730

Transform your home into a calm, balanced and harmonious oasis using architect Anjie Cho's helpful advice, drawing on her background in green design and feng shui. You don't have to get rid of all your possessions and become an ascetic to change your space and discover the benefits that living in a considered, organic way can bring. The easy suggestions in Holistic Spaces show you how to implement the principles of feng shui and green design in your home. Written for the way we live today, as we move toward a more mindful approach to health, diet and the way that we choose the objects in our homes, this is the perfect guide to help you to clear and refresh your living environment. Learn how to make every room in your home serve its highest purpose, create eco-friendly spaces, bring nature indoors, choose colours for maximum impact, select a space for meditation practice, and overall, create a peaceful and organic home. From the bedroom to the home office, these intuitive, straightforward tips will teach you to how improve your spaces to boost the flow of energy through your life.

The Good Luck Cat

The Good Luck Cat
Author: Joy Harjo
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152321970

Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.

In Defense of Plants

In Defense of Plants
Author: Matt Candeias
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1642504548

The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Garden Plants With Good Luck!

Garden Plants With Good Luck!
Author: Kathy Brown
Publisher: PublishDrive
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2016-07-16
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Interested In Garden Plants That Can Release Luck, Prosperity, Happiness, And Success Into Your Life? Amazing Abilities Plants have an astonishing capacity to help people flourish in so many ways. Eating plant rich foods can help us live longer, healthier and more content lives. For majority of us, that information isn't new; we know eating fresh, wholesome foods gives us more vitality and a greater advantage of keeping away from the medical system. Give It A Thought In any case, have you ever given it a thought on the other ways plants can help humans flourish. Whether you're searching for lucky plants inside the home or in the garden, there are various plants considered lucky that you can select from. Lovely, Affordable Indoor Plants There are a large group of lovely, affordable indoor plants that can be sourced from the market with potent powers in helping people prosper. Whether it is money, fortunes or wellbeing, these plants have become known to give release these gifts on individuals who look after them. For a few, their powers are regarded from the spiritual or cultural angle. The Concept The concept behind these plants is that remarkable presence releases positive energy into your home, dispelling negativity and opening the way for opportunity around you. For example, the plant - Peace Lily has been scientifically studied to help humans prosper. Get The Best From These Plants These lucky plants are renowned for radiating positive energy wherever they grow. In an attempt to bring this energy, this book focuses on the best of plants, herbs and flowers that attract good luck, love, friendship and money into the home and garden. What’s Inside? Plants That Invite Good Luck and Health Herbs That Attract Love and Affection Flowering Plants That Promote Joy, Peace and Prosperity More of Lucky plants for Wealth and Fortune Helpful tips...

The Magic of Coin-Trees from Religion to Recreation

The Magic of Coin-Trees from Religion to Recreation
Author: Ceri Houlbrook
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2018-04-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 331975517X

This book traces the history of ritual landscapes in the British Isles, and the transition from religious practice to recreation, by focusing on a highly understudied exemplar: the coin-tree. These are trees imbued with magical properties into which coins have been ritually embedded. This is a contemporary custom which can be traced back in the literature to the 1700s, when it was practiced for folk-medical and dedicatory purposes. Today, the custom is widespread, with over 200 coin-trees distributed across the British Isles, but is more akin to the casual deposition of coins in a wishing-well: coins are deposited in the tree in exchange for wishes, good luck, or future fortune. Ceri Houlbrook contributes to the debate on the historic relationships between religion, ritual, and popular magic in British contexts from 1700 to the present.

365 Ways to Attract Good Luck

365 Ways to Attract Good Luck
Author: Richard Webster
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2014-10-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738741752

What is good luck and how can you attract it into your life? Bestselling author Richard Webster demystifies this age-old concept and shares 365 easy ideas anyone can use to increase their good fortune in every area of life. From acting on your hunches to using lucky charms, from carrying a badger’s tooth to random acts of kindness, the techniques presented in this entertaining and informative book are sure to tip the odds in your favor. With tried-and-true advice, unexpected tips, and everything you need to know about lucky days, numbers, months, and more, this easy-to-use guide is brimming with wise counsel for increasing your good luck.