Green Lion

Author : Leigh Ronald Grossman
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479490035

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The Green Lion by Leigh Ronald Grossman Pdf

An inkeeper's son takes a dead man's armor and weapons, only to find himself enmeshed in a magical conspiracy. After his life is saved by a mysterious noblewoman named Sera, she promises him answers and more -- but Falorn soon finds himself betrayed and on the run instead, chased by Sera's father and fiance and other, unknown attackers. Among the dead man's possessions is a mysterious, otherworldly piece of ivory with an almost-living green lion on it. The card give Falorn strength, but also brings him enemies, and it makes him part of a mysterious fellowship that he doesn't understand. The key to understanding -- and survival -- lies with Sera. But Sera vacillates between loving and secretive, between caring and betrayal...either because of her own cards, or because of her abused childhood. And in a world where Falorn's life is threatened ever day, and in which the card he carries is drawing him into politics and war, he may not live long enough for her to tell him the truth!

Author : Judith Merkle Riley
Publisher : Crown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307496119

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In Pursuit of the Green Lion by Judith Merkle Riley Pdf

The unforgettable Margaret of Ashbury returns in the second book of the trilogy that began with A Vision of Light. Margaret, a resourceful midwife, is living with the insufferable relatives of her third husband, Gilbert de Vilers, known as Gregory. She is carving out a life for herself and her daughters despite the hostility and greed of her in-laws. But when Gregory is captured in France and held for ransom, Margaret knows she must take action—her in-laws are too tight with money to be of any use—so she teams up with her old friends Mother Hilde, the herbalist, and Brother Malachi, an alchemist on a quest for the secret of changing base metals into gold. Together, the trio plan to rescue Gregory and bring him back to London, where he and Margaret can start a new life away from his meddling family. And thus begins a wild romp across fourteenth-century Europe. Murderous noblemen, scheming ladies, truculent ghosts, and a steady stream of challenges plague the journey. Margaret will need not only her special gift of healing, her quick mind, and her independent spirit but the loyalty of her friends and the love of her new husband to carry them all safely home.

Author : Candace Ryan
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781525303012

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Red Light, Green Lion by Candace Ryan Pdf

A green lion. A red light. And one very unusual day. As a green lion waits for a green traffic light, some surprises appear, such as lightning, a lilac, library books and lima beans. Or rather, “li-ghtning,” “li-lac,” “li-brary books,” and “li-ma beans” because each spread ends with “Red light, green li-,” and the reader must turn the page to see the whole word — and what’s happened. Through it all, the lion calmly and helpfully deals with whatever shows up, and philosophically muses about the way life can be. “Some days are not like most days,” the lion explains. But as all children know: those days are usually the most fun!

Author : Judith Merkle Riley
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788633147

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In Pursuit of the Green Lion by Judith Merkle Riley Pdf

The unforgettable Margaret of Ashbury returns in the second book of this historical medieval trilogy Margaret, a resourceful midwife, is living with the insufferable relatives of her third husband, Gilbert de Vilers, known as Gregory. She is carving out a life for her and her daughters despite the hostility and greed of her in-laws. But when Gregory is captured in France and held for ransom, Margaret knows she must take action... With in-laws as tight-fisted as hers, she must rely on old friends Mother Hilde, the herbalist, and Brother Malachi, an alchemist on a quest for the secret of changing base metals into gold. Together the trio plan to rescue Gregory and bring him back to London, where he and Margaret can start a new life away from his meddling family. Margaret will not only need her special gift of healing, her quick mind, and her independent spirit but the loyalty of her friends and the love of her new husband to carry them all safely home. In Pursuit of the Green Lion, the second novel in The Margaret of Ashbury Trilogy, is perfect for fans of Ariana Franklin, Andrew Caldecott and Susanna Clarke. ‘Fascinating and factual... If all chronicles of earthly life were recorded with such drama, flair, and wit, the world would be full of history majors’ Los Angeles Times ‘Arresting and absorbing... rich with the ambience and flavor of the Middle Ages... a fourteenth-century story told with a twentieth-century sensibility’ The New York Times Book Review

Author : Dennis William Hauck
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1592577350

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy by Dennis William Hauck Pdf

More than magic... Where else can one combine chemistry and philosophy to turn base metal into gold while discovering a magical elixir to prolong life? Here's a simple and straightforward guide to alchemy that explains its basic principles. Written by one of the world's few practicing alchemists, it's a concise reference guide that provides easy-to-follow information so that anybody can be a wizard-in-training.

Author : Evelyn Underhill
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0486422380

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Mysticism by Evelyn Underhill Pdf

The work of a noted British authority on mysticism, it is divided into two parts: the first provides an introduction to the general subject of mysticism and its relation to metaphysics, psychology, theology, magic, and symbolism. The second and longer part contains a detailed study of the nature and development of spiritual or mystical consciousness, including such topics as the awakening of the self, the purification of the self, voices and visions, introversion, ecstasy and rapture, the dark night of the soul, and the unitive life. An interesting appendix provides a historical sketch of European mysticism from the beginning of the Christian era to the death of Blake.

Author : Pauline Loh
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811261008

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Lion And Dragon Dance In Singapore by Pauline Loh Pdf

Lion dance has been in Singapore since the 1930s and is closely connected with the Chinese clans that organised the first troupes, with some of these clans hailing as far back as the 1800s. Chronicling the history of lion dance, therefore, is akin to chronicling the pioneering years of our nation. However, few books document the history of this art form in Singapore.This book is the first of its kind to introduce the history, culture, sport and performance art that is lion and dragon dance in English. It will cover the types of dances and costumes, symbolisms and values embedded in the lion and dragon dance communities. It will tell the stories of Singaporean lion and dragon dance pioneers which have never before appeared in any English publications. It will also feature interviews with current leaders in the community and share our hopes for the future of the art form in Singapore.

Author : Pauline Loh
Publisher : Epigram Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9789814785112

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Lion Boy and Drummer Girl by Pauline Loh Pdf

Lion dancers are the new sensations in Asia, and none are as charming or handsome as US import Ricky Ang. But while the rest of the Leopop boys aspire to be the lion head, Ricky would rather goof around as the big head doll. Ironically, drummer girl Ong Ying Ying is the biggest cynic of this Leopop wave. “Don’t fall for a lion dancer,” her mother had always warned her. “He will break your heart.”

Author : Dennis William Hauck
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780744053517

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Alchemy by Dennis William Hauck Pdf

The magic and mystery of the ancient craft revealed for a new, modern age It's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and of course, magic—a series of beliefs and disciplines that defy categorization and definition. The Awakened Life: Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-understand overview of its history, philosophies, and practices.This new edition, published over a decade after the original, offers even more essential information and tools. In it, you'll find: The basic principles of alchemy--including the Three Essentials that are present in all things The alchemist's code--ciphers, signs, symbols, and sacred geometry A list of tonics, elixirs, and other alchemical medicines An explanation on the three stages of alchemical transformation A look at the relationship between alchemy and science A focus on how to trigger personal transformation using the psychological and spiritual techniques of alchemy It's time to apply these powerful principles to your life to gain increased energy, awareness, and understanding!

Author : Marlene Seven Bremner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781644112915

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The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy by Marlene Seven Bremner Pdf

An initiatory and practical guide to creative alchemy • Shares hermetic and alchemical techniques for liberating creative expression and looks at the zodiacal and planetary timing of creative operations • Explains how to work with and transmute alchemical energies for increased levels of insight, intuition, and imaginative expression • Explores the connections between Surrealism and alchemy, as well as the rich and complicated symbolism of alchemical art In this initiatory guide to the Hermetic art of alchemy, artist Marlene Seven Bremner reveals how the alchemical opus, the Great Work, offers a practical means for liberating the authentic creator within and attaining gnosis, or true self-knowledge. Exploring the connections between Surrealism and alchemy, as well as the rich and complicated symbolism of alchemical art, Bremner elucidates how both Surrealism and alchemy seek to unfetter the imagination and dissolve the boundaries between dream and reality, thus reconciling the conscious and unconscious minds. She details how the three principles (salt, sulfur, and mercury), the four elements, and the seven planets interact together and within the self in creative alchemy, and she explains how to work with and transmute these energies for increased levels of insight, intuition, and imaginative expression. The author shares practical Hermetic and alchemical techniques for liberating creative expression and clearing energetic obstructions that prevent us from reaching our higher potential. She also looks at the zodiacal and planetary timing of creative operations. Revealing how the stages of alchemical transmutation are relevant to the creative process, the author shows how the initiate comes to experience for themselves the relationship between consciousness and matter, which is the essence of alchemical teachings. By creating, one transmutes spiritual energies through matter for greater self-knowledge and awakening. Allowing you to truly realize your own creative power, this in-depth guide to creative alchemy shows how the alchemical path attunes the Self to the rhythms of the spheres so that one is naturally creating in time with the seasons and zodiac signs and in harmony with elemental forces and planetary influences

Author : M. E. Warlick
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001-03-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 0292791364

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Max Ernst and Alchemy by M. E. Warlick Pdf

Surrealist artist Max Ernst defined collage as the "alchemy of the visual image." Students of his work have often dismissed this comment as simply a metaphor for the transformative power of using found images in a new context. Taking a wholly different perspective on Ernst and alchemy, however, M. E. Warlick persuasively demonstrates that the artist had a profound and abiding interest in alchemical philosophy and often used alchemical symbolism in works created throughout his career. A revival of interest in alchemy swept the artistic, psychoanalytic, historical, and scientific circles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and Warlick sets Ernst's work squarely within this movement. Looking at both his art (many of the works she discusses are reproduced in the book) and his writings, she reveals how thoroughly alchemical philosophy and symbolism pervade his early Dadaist experiments, his foundational work in surrealism, and his many collages and paintings of women and landscapes, whose images exemplify the alchemical fusing of opposites. This pioneering research adds an essential key to understanding the multilayered complexity of Ernst's works, as it affirms his standing as one of Germany's most significant artists of the twentieth century.

Author : Charles John Samuel Thompson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486421104

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Alchemy and Alchemists by Charles John Samuel Thompson Pdf

Well-researched study traces history of alchemy, chronicling search for philosopher's stone and elixir of life, alchemist's laboratory and apparatus, symbols and secret alphabets, famous practitioners, plus contributions to field of chemistry. Concise, authoritative. Unabridged reprint of the classic 1932 edition. 77 black-and-white illustrations, 31 plates.

Author : United States. Insecticide and Fungicide Board
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Fungicides
ISBN : UOM:39015067313414

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Service and Regulatory Announcements by United States. Insecticide and Fungicide Board Pdf

Author : William R. Newman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691174877

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Newton the Alchemist by William R. Newman Pdf

A book that finally demystifies Newton’s experiments in alchemy When Isaac Newton’s alchemical papers surfaced at a Sotheby’s auction in 1936, the quantity and seeming incoherence of the manuscripts were shocking. No longer the exemplar of Enlightenment rationality, the legendary physicist suddenly became “the last of the magicians.” Newton the Alchemist unlocks the secrets of Newton’s alchemical quest, providing a radically new understanding of the uncommon genius who probed nature at its deepest levels in pursuit of empirical knowledge. In this evocative and superbly written book, William Newman blends in-depth analysis of newly available texts with laboratory replications of Newton’s actual experiments in alchemy. He does not justify Newton’s alchemical research as part of a religious search for God in the physical world, nor does he argue that Newton studied alchemy to learn about gravitational attraction. Newman traces the evolution of Newton’s alchemical ideas and practices over a span of more than three decades, showing how they proved fruitful in diverse scientific fields. A precise experimenter in the realm of “chymistry,” Newton put the riddles of alchemy to the test in his lab. He also used ideas drawn from the alchemical texts to great effect in his optical experimentation. In his hands, alchemy was a tool for attaining the material benefits associated with the philosopher’s stone and an instrument for acquiring scientific knowledge of the most sophisticated kind. Newton the Alchemist provides rare insights into a man who was neither Enlightenment rationalist nor irrational magus, but rather an alchemist who sought through experiment and empiricism to alter nature at its very heart.

Author : Henrietta Rose-Innes
Publisher : Gallic Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781910709245

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Green Lion by Henrietta Rose-Innes Pdf

When a lion at a breeding park mauls an old school friend of his, Con must step in as the keeper of Sekhmet, the last remaining black-maned lioness in the world. In a Cape Town where fences keep people and wildlife apart, park officials and investors fret about their flagship big-cat project. And while Con grows steadily more bonded to his enigmatic charge, a cult of animal lovers seek to claim her as their own.