The Gnome Manuscript

The Gnome Manuscript
Author: Wilmar Taal
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780738765914

In 2003, a fascinating handwritten manuscript about Dutch gnomes was discovered in the mysterious Richel-Eldermans collection that had recently been donated to the British Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. This book presents an annotated translation of this intriguing work, with comments on the provenance of the manuscript and studies of the places described within it. Focusing on the origins of gnomes, their way of life, and their astonishing cultural expressions, this first book of the series opens a doorway into traditional beliefs and magical experiences that will forever transform your understanding of the world of the gnomes.

The Silent Listener

The Silent Listener
Author: Wilmar Taal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2020-03-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780738765860

The magical sketches, sculptures, and writings of J.H.W. Eldermans are of an undeniably high quality, and his works on paper, metal, wood, and bone collectively represent a unique perspective on magical thought and practice. This book tells the astonishing story of a fascinating figure in the annals of the occult.

How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack

How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack
Author: Chuck Sambuchino
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2014-06-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1473501962

There’s a new threat in town – and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless garden decorations, evidence is mounting that these smiling lawn statues are poised and ready to wreck havoc. The danger is real. And it’s here. Class 1 gnome-slayer and gnome defence expert Chuck Sambuchino has developed a proven system – Assess, Protect, Defend, Apply – for safeguarding property, possessions, and loved ones. Strategies include step-by-step instructions for gnome-proofing the average dwelling, recognising and interpreting the signs of a gathering horde and – in the event that a secured perimeter is breached – confronting and combating the attackers at close range.

No, No, Gnome!

No, No, Gnome!
Author: Ashlyn Anstee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-02-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481430920

For fans of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and No, David! comes a tale about a very small gnome who has some very big ideas about the school garden. Gnome cannot wait to help his friends harvest the school garden! But his eagerness and excitement get him into trouble, leaving them all saying, “No, no, Gnome!” The author/illustrator of Are We There, Yeti? delivers a sweet new picture book starring a loveable little hero who has a whole lot of energy...and heart.

Gnome Invasion

Gnome Invasion
Author: Eileen Cook
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2011-08-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416998136

Ten-year-old fairy-godmother-in-training Willow secretly uses magic to deal with a rogue garden gnome who interferes with the plants in her science project, but when her project is chosen to advance, she finds even greater problems at the state level of competition.

Gnome-a-geddon

Gnome-a-geddon
Author: K. A. Holt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2017-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481478451

"Buck discovers that the world in his favorite novels is real, and he must intervene in a war between gnomes and trolls"--

Gnomes

Gnomes
Author: Wil Huygen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781419769856

A newly reissued edition of the beloved illustrated survey of gnome life, history, and lore, which has sold astronomically since its original publication in 1977 Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is seven times as strong as a human? Do you want to hear some gossip from the gnome who knew Rembrandt? Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's charming illustrations and physician Wil Huygen's detailed observations of the gnomes' habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages. Children will adore the gnome family's underground home and the constant interaction with animals; adults will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek scientific data. Gnomebody is immune to the gnomes' tremendous appeal--and a whole new generation is waiting to love them for the first time!

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Classic Goosebumps #19)

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Classic Goosebumps #19)
Author: R. L. Stine
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545414660

Goosebumps now on Disney+! Two pink flamingos. A whole family of plaster skunks. Joe Burton's dad loves those tacky lawn ornaments. But then he brings home two ugly lawn gnomes. And that's when the trouble starts.Late at night, When everyone's asleep. Someone's creeping in the garden. Whispering nasty things. Smashing melons. Squashing tomatoes. No way two dumb old lawn ornaments could be causing all the trouble? Is there?

Guide to Literary Agents 2020

Guide to Literary Agents 2020
Author: Robert Lee Brewer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440354944

The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent! No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 2020 is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 29th edition of GLA includes: • The key elements of a successful nonfiction book proposal. • Informative articles on crafting the perfect synopsis and detailing what agents are looking for in the ideal client--written by actual literary agents. • Plus, a 30-Day Platform Challenge to help writers build their writing platforms +Includes 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing

The Complete Gnomes

The Complete Gnomes
Author: Wil Huygen
Publisher: Harry N Abrams Incorporated
Total Pages: 414
Release: 1994
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780810931954

A single volume combines Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes, featuring a myriad of gnome lore, history, and lifestyles, along with drawings that record the full details of gnomes' lives.