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Author | : Katherine Abetz |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2022-05-16 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1666736023 |
In a world of increasingly strident identity politics, a theological approach, claiming no more than the outworking of subjectivist sentiment, offers no remedy. What if a key factor in this predicament is a misrepresentation of the operation of metaphor? This acknowledged building-block of language looks set to become a mere component of the wearer’s spectacles. The consequences for theology, philosophy, literature, and even the sciences are yet to be charted. This book takes readers on a journey to the Land of Oz and asks whether our culture, while discarding past errors, can reconnect with the spiritual bonds that underpin language, truth in its various forms, and identity. Companions on the road are Dorothy and her friends, Sallie McFague and the Wizard, Paul Ricœur and C. S. Lewis, and others.
Author | : Scott Meyer |
Publisher | : 47north |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Civilization, Medieval |
ISBN | : 9781612184715 |
An io9 Can't Miss Science Fiction and Fantasy title in March 2014. Martin Banks is just a normal guy who has made an abnormal discovery: he can manipulate reality, thanks to reality being nothing more than a computer program. With every use of this ability, though, Martin finds his little "tweaks" have not escaped notice. Rather than face prosecution, he decides instead to travel back in time to the Middle Ages and pose as a wizard. What could possibly go wrong? An American hacker in King Arthur's court, Martin must now train to become a full-fledged master of his powers, discover the truth behind the ancient wizard Merlin...and not, y'know, die or anything.
Author | : Bennett L. Schwartz |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 1230 |
Release | : 2017-12-27 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1506383890 |
The highly accessible Sensation and Perception presents a current and accurate account of modern sensation and perception from both a cognitive and neurocognitive perspective. To show students the relevance of the material to their everyday lives and future careers, authors Bennett L. Schwartz and John H. Krantz connect concepts to real-world applications, such as driving cars, playing sports, and evaluating risk in the military. Interactive Sensation Laboratory Exercises (ISLE) provide simulations of experiments and neurological processes to engage readers with the phenomena covered in the text and give them a deeper understanding of key concepts. The Second Edition includes a revamped version of the In Depth feature from the previous edition in new Exploration sections that invite readers to learn more about exciting developments in the field. Additionally, new Ponder Further sections prompt students to practice their critical thinking skills with chapter topics.
Author | : Caroline Tiger |
Publisher | : Puffin |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780141314877 |
A spoof field guide, which informs all aspiring wizards about wizardry and magic. The handbook includes wizard history, magic spells, illusions, photographs and a personal ID card. Fun quizzes and helpful diagrams should enable anyone to become a fully fledged wizard.
Author | : Albert A. Hopkins |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 509 |
Release | : 2022-09-16 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography" by Albert A. Hopkins. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author | : Gustav Kuhn |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2019-03-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 026203946X |
How the scientific study of magic reveals intriguing—and often unsettling—insights into the mysteries of the human mind. What do we see when we watch a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat or read a person's mind? We are captivated by an illusion; we applaud the fact that we have been fooled. Why do we enjoy experiencing what seems clearly impossible, or at least beyond our powers of explanation? In Experiencing the Impossible, Gustav Kuhn examines the psychological processes that underpin our experience of magic. Kuhn, a psychologist and a magician, reveals the intriguing—and often unsettling—insights into the human mind that the scientific study of magic provides.Magic, Kuhn explains, creates a cognitive conflict between what we believe to be true (for example, a rabbit could not be in that hat) and what we experience (a rabbit has just come out of that hat!). Drawing on the latest psychological, neurological, and philosophical research, he suggests that misdirection is at the heart of all magic tricks, and he offers a scientific theory of misdirection. He explores, among other topics, our propensity for magical thinking, the malleability of our perceptual experiences, forgetting and misremembering, free will and mind control, and how magic is applied outside entertaiment—the use of illusion in human-computer interaction, politics, warfare, and elsewhere. We may be surprised to learn how little of the world we actually perceive, how little we can trust what we see and remember, and how little we are in charge of our thoughts and actions. Exploring magic, Kuhn illuminates the complex—and almost magical—mechanisms underlying our daily activities.
Author | : Paul R. Wonning |
Publisher | : Mossy Feet Books |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1370497709 |
Beware the evil wizard that offers the magic pipe. He promises power and immortality. Instead, he will give you a gift of evil horror that will terrorize you down to the bottom of your soul. evil, horror, terror
Author | : Janice Eaton Kilby |
Publisher | : Books of Wizard Craft |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Magic tricks |
ISBN | : 9781454935483 |
"Shazaam! Create fabulous illusions and perform magic tricks just like a long line of wizards, magicians, and conjurors have done throughout the years. I'm a 600-year-old wizard, and I want to share my magical secrets with you, my chosen apprentice. Are you ready to make the impossible possible?" -- page 4 of cover.
Author | : Harry Potter Theatrical Productions |
Publisher | : Pottermore Publishing |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2019-10-31 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1781104352 |
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of the most celebrated stage productions of the past decade. Opening in London's West End in 2016, on Broadway in 2018 and in Melbourne 2019 - and with more productions worldwide still to come - the play has smashed records, collected countless rave reviews and awards, and captivated audiences night after night. Now readers are invited behind the scenes to experience the show's journey to the stage - from the earliest stages of development with producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, to the crafting of the eighth Harry Potter story with J.K. Rowling, director John Tiffany and playwright Jack Thorne, and to the gathering of an extraordinary team of artists and actors together to bring this new part of Harry's story to life. With stunning photography, insightful interviews and never-before-seen sketches, notes, candid backstage photos and more, this full-colour eBook edition also consists of five videos - including two pieces of theatre makeover time-lapse footage - and offers readers unparalleled access to this unique production. It will be enjoyed by Harry Potter fans and theatre-lovers alike.
Author | : Janice Eaton Kilby |
Publisher | : Lark Books |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Amusements |
ISBN | : 9781579902063 |
“Fans of all that is wizardly will love this one.”—School Library Journal. “Lavishly illustrated throughout...the first of its kind, a fabulous fantasy and a how-to crafts book in one.”—Hobby Merchandiser.