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This book takes a look at the arc of the storyline in Harry Potter, digging below the surface to explore ethical, mythological, and religious meanings in J.K. Rowling’s best-selling series. Why do we find ourselves so intrigued with the tale of Harry Potter? Many of the millions who passionately read the Harry Potter series found they could relate to the details, dreams, and fears of Harry’s life.

Humanity’s hunt for calculating devices probably started with the use of small pebbles to keep track of numbers. The counting inventions progressed through the abacus, early mechanical calculators, and other ingenious devices culminating in today’s computers. In this new book, Thomas Russo chronicles 600 years of caculating devices, providing valuable information for historians and collectors alik

This book and its companion volume are the first in English to survey the entire range of Scandinavian glass companies and designers. Their beautiful glass has spawned one of the hottest collecting fields today. The volumes are divided by color, with the dark tones of Smoke and the clear crystal of Ice included in this book. Each volume has hundreds of color photographs chronicling the creations t

Did you know that Voodoo dolls are actually used for healing? Ever wonder what ingredients are inside a gris-gris bag—or even what one is? Find these answers and more in this introduction to Voodoo. Learn about the mysterious religion's history, meet Voodoo's pantheon of spirits, and witness a Voodoo ritual within a dark courtyard in the New Orleans French Quarter. You'll also find spells and ritu

The oldest oracle in the world was created over 4,500 years ago by Fu Xi, the mythical First Emperor of China. The I Ching, or Book of Changes, has been used ever since as a venerated source of philosophical wisdom. Consult it with respect and you will receive advice on how to act now—and in the future. Now Chao-Hsiu Chen’s 64 exquisite paintings make it easier to understand than ever before, and

The powerful orb of the life-giving Sun has been worshiped from time immemorial. Its regular passage across the sky was used by the ancients to predict events, and this became the astrology we know today. Now, with 84 beautifully illustrated symbolic cards and comprehensive guidebook, you too can follow the Sun’s path across the heavens and use its light to help guide your life.

A sweet and endearing picture book that celebrates the magical, enduring bond between caregiver and child! Through rich colors and sparkling fireflies, the book’s message of comfort, adventure, and empowerment shines through like the moon and lights the way to inspire children to follow their dreams. Adapted from one of Jesse Terry's favorite and most requested songs, "If I Were the Moon," this en

Italy. The name sparks images of gondolas, the Trevi Fountain, and Michelangelo’s David. Indeed, travelers who visit only Venice, Rome, and Florence will find plenty to hold their attention—but they will also miss out on so much more of what Bella Italia has to offer . . . Bursting with gorgeous photographs and abundant travel information, this book is a showcase of 60 of Italy’s off-the-beaten-pa

Let’s face it, without the larger-than-life character andimagination of the art that complements it, metal justwouldn’t have had the same impact. From the colorful,outlandish, yet sophisticated use of visuals for album artwork and posters, to the immediately recognizablelogos of such bands as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Metallica, Slayer, and a host of others across many s

Become an active, awake, and empowered participant in life. Designed to facilitate the process of spiritual awakening, The Awakening Tarot provides an innovative, elemental approach to help experience the sacred interconnectivity of all things. The deck and extensive guidebook expand consciousness by embodying the essence of the elements to integrate self-awareness with ancestral, spiritual, and

Discover a completely new way of divining with Tarot that’s connected to the past but points to the future! The world is continually changing and will never be the same as it once was. Tarot, too, must change, and the Fool must begin a new journey. The advent of psychology, magical viewpoints, and worldwide societal upheaval changed everything and led scholar John Matthews to determine that somet

Wisdom has been embedded in the timeless roots of ancient Earth and through the flowers is it conveyed. The 44 cards of The Flowerwise Oracle give messages of comfort and positive counsel that are so necessary in a hectic and fractured world. • Each card, a portrait of a flower in the human form, gently inspires and informs  • The diversity of botanical life mirrors the vast diversity of race

A talking board designed to connect with the Crystal Spirits and offer answers to life’s questions The Crystal Spirit Talking Board is a powerful mandala of sacred crystal energy that can be used to tune into the messages from the Crystal Spirits through various symbols that combine with personal intention to provide answers to life’s questions. The beautifully boxed kit contains: A unique b