These My Words

These My Words
Author: Eunice de Souza
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2012-10-15
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 818475793X

The ultimate anthology of Indian poetry from the Vedas to the present in all the major Indian languages These My Words is an anthology of magnificent breadth, ranging from Valmiki to Agha Shahid Ali, Aurobindo to Vikram Seth, Andal to Tagore, spanning Indian poetry in its myriad forms, styles and languages. The poems speak for themselves and to each other, as folk songs and tribal epics sit alongside classical Sanskrit and formal Tamil verse is a companion to contemporary Bengali or Dogri. There is Ghalib in praise of love, Tukaram on religious bigotry, Ksetrayya on divine love through the erotic, Gieve Patel on identity. In Eunice de Souza and Melanie Silgardo’s carefully curated selection, each poem illumines exquisitely the tradition of Indian poetry.

Magic Words

Magic Words
Author: Craig Conley
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1609250508

Magic Words: A Dictionary is a oneofakind resource for armchair linguists, popculture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than sevenhundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.

The Fish of Small Wishes

The Fish of Small Wishes
Author: Elana K. Arnold
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2024-01-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250366682

Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by award-winning picture book creators Elana K. Arnold and Magdalena Mora. Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt. The fish was very hot and very dry. But when Kiki put it in the bathtub, it started swimming, and growing, and . . . speaking? "I want to grant you a wish for saving me," it said. A wish-granting fish! Alas, this fish was only a fish of small wishes, and Kiki’s wish was too big. Unless . . . there was a way for both their dreams to come true. Follow Kiki and the wish-granting fish in this contemporary fairy-tale perfect for fans of A Big Mooncake for Little Star and Carmela Full of Wishes.

A Grant of Three

A Grant of Three
Author: Michele Venné
Publisher: My Joy Enterprises
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2021-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 194559330X

An owner of a curio shop. A genie in a cigar box. An unexpected outcome. Doris locates interesting items for her customers. But she's never found a genie! A misunderstood wish brings Henry into her life, and Doris decides maybe she doesn't have all she ever wanted. How can two elderly characters and a jinn live happily ever after?

Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes

Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
Author: Cory O'Brien
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 039916040X

From the creator of Myths Retold comes a hilarious collection of Greek, Norse, Chinese and even Sumerian myths retold in their purest, bawdiest forms! All our lives, we’ve been fed watered-down, PC versions of the classic myths. In reality, mythology is more screwed up than a schizophrenic shaman doing hits of unidentified…wait, it all makes sense now. In Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes, Cory O’Brien, creator of Myths RETOLD!, sets the stories straight. These are rude, crude, totally sacred texts told the way they were meant to be told: loudly, and with lots of four-letter words. Did you know? Cronus liked to eat babies. Narcissus probably should have just learned to masturbate. Odin got construction discounts with bestiality. Isis had bad taste in jewelry. Ganesh was the very definition of an unplanned pregnancy. And Abraham was totally cool about stabbing his kid in the face. Still skeptical? Here are a few more gems to consider: • Zeus once stuffed an unborn fetus inside his thigh to save its life after he exploded its mother by being too good in bed. • The entire Egyptian universe was saved because Sekhmet just got too hammered to keep murdering everyone. • The Hindu universe is run by a married couple who only stop murdering in order to throw sweet dance parties…on the corpses of their enemies. • The Norse goddess Freyja once consented to a four-dwarf gangbang in exchange for one shiny necklace. And there’s more dysfunctional goodness where that came from.

The Magic Mirror and the Wishes it Grants

The Magic Mirror and the Wishes it Grants
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1998240002

Summary about this story: "Reflections of Dreams: The Enchanted Mirror" is an interesting story for kids that takes them into the worlds of magic, dreams, and the power of having a goal. The story is about what happens to Lily, a young girl who lives in a beautiful town with rolling hills and sparkling streams. Her insatiable desire to know more and her vivid fantasy led her to an old, dusty mirror with a complicated frame studded with gems. When Lily brushes away the dust, the mirror starts to shine brightly, and a musical voice says that it is the "Mirror of Dreams," a magical relic that helps people with pure hearts and wise souls get what they want. Lily's surprise turns into excitement, and she sets out on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. Chapters of wonder show how Lily's three dreams come true. Her first wish takes her to places far away, where she discovers jungles, mountains, and oceans and makes friends with people and animals from all different cultures. As a result of this goal, she learns the value of unity, the beauty of variety, and how important it is to connect with other people. Lily gets her second wish and goes home. She realizes that the warmth of her family and the simple pleasures of her town have a place in her heart that can't be replaced. Her travels have shown how important love, roots, and the things we know, and love are to who we are. Her last wish sums up the whole point of her journey: she wants a world full of love, kindness, and understanding. This dream goes beyond individual goals because it shows the power of working together and the ability to help all people. Lily gets smarter as the story goes on, and she finally becomes a village elder. She shares her thoughts and experiences, as well as the timeless reminder that the magic of the mirror is not in the item itself, but in the souls of those who dare to dream and want a better world. The hamlet becomes a place of peace, progress, and kindness, which inspires the surrounding areas and leads to positive change. The story's main message is that wishes made with love, kindness, and selflessness have the power to change the future, inspire future generations, and make changes that last. It shows that the real power of the mirror is in the hopes of those who follow their dreams and work together to make the future better. "Reflections of Dreams: The Enchanted Mirror" is a book that celebrates the endless potential of the human spirit and encourages readers of all ages to see the magic in themselves and in the world around them. How the story started: Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who lived in a beautiful town with rolling hills and sparkling streams. She had a vivid imagination and was always interested in new things. The peaceful and charming setting of the town was perfect for Lily's growing creativity. Lily's days were full of adventures through wildflower fields and along babbling brooks that whispered secrets from long ago. Her bright eyes hinted at uncharted land, and her never-ending hunger for new stories and experiences drove her to keep looking for them. Lily was sitting on the steps of her grandmother's small house one sunny afternoon as the smell of flowers wafted through the town in a light breeze. The cottage itself was a treasure chest of memories. Its weathered walls echoed with laughter and knowledge from centuries past. Lily's eyes wandered to the attic, a mysterious place where whispers from another time could be heard. She was interested in the idea of finding secret treasures there. Lily climbed the creaky stairs, the sound of her steps matching the rustling of the leaves outside. She did this because she wanted an adventure. With each step, her excitement grew, and a hint of dustiness told her that time had passed. She finally opened the door to the attic, and when she saw the riches inside, her eyes grew wide. Her attention was drawn to an old, dusty mirror that leaned beautifully against the far wall, between old trunks and forgotten jewels. Its frame, which was a work of art in and of itself, was a tribute to the skill of an earlier time. Its edges were covered with intricate carvings of magical animals and otherworldly settings that seemed to move in the flickering light that came through the small windows in the attic. Gemstones of all different colors were nestled in the frame, and the beautiful images they made on the attic walls made it look like the mirror itself was hiding a secret world. It was different from any other mirror Lily had ever seen, and it seemed to be made of magic. It seemed to whisper secrets from the past. As Lily reached out to wipe away the layers of dust that had built up on the mirror over time, her fingers shook with a mix of fear and joy. As her hand touched the glass, a sweet, musical chime rang through the attic, giving her chills. The mirror started to give off a soft, otherworldly glow that wrapped Lily in a warm hug. A sweet, lyrical voice came from inside the glass. It wove a tapestry of words that danced in the air like petals carried by the wind. "I am the Mirror of Dreams," it said, and its voice rang with the wisdom of times past. "A guardian of wishes and a doorway to the magical realm." Lily's beating got faster, just like the voice in the mirror. She paid close attention as the mirror told her about all the dreams it had seen and wishes it had made come true. With each word, the mirror's ethereal light pulsed, filling the air with a feeling of awe and possibilities. Lily stood in front of the mirror and thought about her thoughts and dreams. She thought about her deepest wishes: to travel to faraway places, to figure out the secrets of the world, and to have a future full of exciting adventures. Lily took a deep breath and spoke out loud her first wish. She did this with hope and determination in her voice. "I want to go to the farthest corners of the world and figure out what's going on there," she said with the excitement of someone about to go on a great journey. As she said the last word of her wish, the attic was filled with the sound of the mirror's light getting brighter. Its light wrapped around Lily like a bright hug. The world around her started to blur and swirl, and in an instant, she was standing on a golden beach with waves crashing against the shore and palm trees moving in the warm air. She asked the mirror to take her to a place where there were no limits and no known boundaries. Lily's heart raced when she saw the beautiful scene in front of her. This was the beginning of an amazing journey that would take her across huge oceans, through dense woods she couldn't get through, and up tall mountains. She didn't know that her trip was just getting started and that the power of the mirror would bring her many more wonderful gifts. As Lily carefully wiped away the dust that had built up on the mirror's surface over the years, the air was filled with a sense of anticipation. With each gentle stroke, a soft, shimmering glow seemed to come out of the depths of the glass, like a sleeping spell slowly coming to life. Everyone in the crowd seemed to be holding their breath as Lily was about to cross a mystery line. As the last bits of dust were brushed away, a beautiful shimmer emerged, a symphony of light that swirled and sparkled across the mirror. The twinkle took on a life of its own, weaving a pattern of stars that drew Lily toward it and pulled her into its warm embrace. The alluring light seemed to whisper secrets from the past, calling her to find out more about its seductive charm. Lily moved closer to the surreal scene in front of her. She gasped in shock and was mesmerized by it. Her own reflection sparkled in the mirror's depths, where it was surrounded by bright light. Her image was covered in a soft glow that seemed to match the spirit of her thoughts. The mirror had turned into a magical portal, an open doorway between the world of truth and the world of dreams.

The As You Wish Series

The As You Wish Series
Author: Mindy Klasky
Publisher: Peabridge Press
Total Pages: 1033
Release: 2017-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0985457015

“Fresh and often hysterically funny, this story also has a solid emotional core.” — Romantic Times The complete As You Wish series in one bundle! This boxed set includes: "Wishful Thinking": Kelly Reilly’s acting career and love life are spiraling out of control before she receives a magic lamp, complete with a gender-bending, wish-granting genie. Act One, Wish One: Kira Franklin, a stage manager, wishes to find true love while working on a production of Romeo and Juliet. Soon she has to decide between a gorgeous actor and a steady-going set designer—before her last wish runs out. Wishing in the Wings: Producer Becca Morris gets the lamp—and the opportunity to make a difference with a brilliant new play (and its adorkable playwright), but only if she can find a way to finance the production before she runs out of wishes. Wish Upon a Star: Erin Hollister, an actress, uses the lamp to land the musical theater role—and the man—of her dreams. But will she give up everything for a genie’s true love? (Books in this box set were formerly released as How Not to Make a Wish, When Good Wishes Go Bad, and To Wish or Not To Wish.) If you like paranormal romance, urban fantasy, humorous fantasy, light fantasy, romcoms (romantic comedy), chicklit, genies, magic lamps (magic lanterns), Broadway, Off-Broadway, theater, musicals, drama, actors, actresses, acting, dramaturgs (dramaturges), stage managers, stage management, Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Kismet, Gypsy, guerilla gardening, arts funding, hospital romance, medical romance, love triangles, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Africa, Burkina Faso, or Manhattan (New York City), then this is the book for you! 010323mfm

Act One, Wish One

Act One, Wish One
Author: Mindy Klasky
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611383331

“Fresh and often hysterically funny, this story also has a solid emotional core.” — Romantic Times Stage manager Kira Franklin discovers a brass lamp in the back of a prop closet, complete with a gender-bending, wish-granting genie. Her first wish is easy—a job on a prestigious production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Soon, though, Kira wonders how many wishes she'll need to succeed in that dream job. Her growing attraction to gorgeous actor Drew Myers rubs steady-going set designer John McRae the wrong way. And resolute John may be the only person who can rein in the play’s bizarre director. Can Kira find true love and salvage her professional reputation before she runs out of wishes? (Previously released as How Not to Make a Wish.) The As You Wish Series (each volume can be read on its own, and the series can be read in any order): "Wishful Thinking" (Kelly Reilly) Act One, Wish One (Kira Franklin) Wishing in the Wings (Becca Morris) Wish Upon a Star (Erin Hollister) If you like paranormal romance, urban fantasy, humorous fantasy, light fantasy, romcoms (romantic comedy), chicklit, genies, magic lamps (magic lanterns), Broadway, theater, musicals, drama, actors, actresses, acting, stage managers, stage management, Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Kismet, Gypsy, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, then this is the book for you! 010323mfm