The Sorcerer S Companion

Author : Allan Zola Kronzek,Elizabeth Kronzek
Publisher : Crown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307885135

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The Sorcerer's Companion by Allan Zola Kronzek,Elizabeth Kronzek Pdf

The New York Times bestseller, now fully updated to include the complete seven-volume series. Who was the real Nicholas Flamel? How did the Sorcerer’s Stone get its power? Did J. K. Rowling dream up the terrifying basilisk, the seductive veela, or the vicious grindylow? And if she didn’t, who did? Millions of readers around the world have been enchanted by the magical world of wizardry, spells, and mythical beasts inhabited by Harry Potter and his friends. But what most readers don’t know is that there is a centuries-old trove of true history, folklore, and mythology behind Harry’s fantastic universe. Now, with The Sorcerer’s Companion, those without access to the Hogwarts Library can school themselves in the fascinating reality behind J. K. Rowling’s world of magic. Newly updated to include Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Sorcerer’s Companion allows curious readers to look up anything magical from the Harry Potter books and discover a wealth of entertaining, unexpected information. Wands and wizards, boggarts and broomsticks, hippogriffs and herbology, all have astonishing histories rooted in legend, literature, or real-life events dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. Magic wands, like those sold in Rowling’s Diagon Alley, were once fashioned by Druid sorcerers out of their sacred yew trees. Love potions were first concocted in ancient Greece and Egypt. And books of spells and curses were highly popular during the Middle Ages. From Amulets to Zombies, you’ll also learn: • how to read tea leaves • where to find a basilisk today • how King Frederick II of Denmark financed a war with a unicorn horn • who the real Merlin was • how to safely harvest mandrake root • who wore the first invisibility cloak • how to get rid of a goblin • why owls were feared in the ancient world • what really lies beyond the Veil • the origins of our modern-day “bogeyman,” and more. A spellbinding tour of Harry’s captivating world, The Sorcerer’s Companion is a must for every Potter aficionado’s bookshelf. The Sorcerer's Companion has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by any person or entity that created, published, or produced the Harry Potter books or related properties.

Author : Allan Zola Kronzek,Elizabeth Kronzek
Publisher : Broadway
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780767919449

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The Sorcerer's Companion by Allan Zola Kronzek,Elizabeth Kronzek Pdf

An intriguing look at the centuries old folklore, legends, mythology, and history that inspired J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series details the magical practices and rituals, creatures, personalities, and events that appear in the books, offering stories about the Basilisk, magic wands, love potions, and other objects from around the world. Original. 100,000 first printing.

Author : Jackie Cassada,Buck Marchinton,Nicky Rea,John Maurer,Tara Maurer,Wayne D. Peacock
Publisher : White Wolf Games Studio
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05
Category : Mage (Game)
ISBN : 1565044940

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Sorcerers Crusade Companion by Jackie Cassada,Buck Marchinton,Nicky Rea,John Maurer,Tara Maurer,Wayne D. Peacock Pdf

It began with a cannon blast. It ended with a world in chains. Rising from the darkness, a visionary order shakes back the cloak of superstition and raises the lamp of Reason. The fires of that lamp burn the magi of these Mythic Times, and now they unite to save the future of their Arts. Across the world, magick, faith and reason grapple in the twilight, while in the distance the witch-fires grow bright and hungry. Be a wizard. Be a priest. Be a dragon or dragon-slayer. Dance to the tune of a Renaissance revel. It's a hell of a time to be alive. This hefty book offers an intense look at the Dark Fantastic world of The Sorcerers Crusade -- everything from new combat and magick rules to religious conflicts to petty wars to astounding inventions.

Author : John Granger
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414341590

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How Harry Cast His Spell by John Granger Pdf

Provides a Christian interpretation of Harry Potter, arguing that the series supports biblical teaching as opposed to the practice of the occult, and offers insights into character names, imagery, and themes.

Author : Aleena Duron
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781664113336

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The Sorcerers of Mist Island by Aleena Duron Pdf

Due to the combined skill and knowledge of the different peoples, the Human’s gain their first victory, but it comes at a terrible cost. The life of the Dwarven prince Helthi now hangs in the balance and if he dies then so too will the Guardian. While the Guardian fights to save her husband’s life, a fog descends on the town, and the couple vanishes. With both the Guardian and prince Helthi now missing, those left cannot help but fear that their first-ever victory may now herald their end. If they cannot find their missing friends, it may summon the Gods back and bring about the end of ALL things. Unbeknownst to everyone, the couple is in the company of the only person who CAN assist them and are currently on an island shrouded in mist that none can reach. Only the Sorcerers can reach or leave the island, and this is their home. Their new allies know the identity of their enemy who has been attempting to gain control of each people. An enemy who is set on ruling over all of them and believes he is a God. Will the couple survive, manage to return with this knowledge, and be able to pull each race together to fight this new enemy for their freedom? Even with additional assistance, will it be enough to defeat this perilous threat? Or is this one struggle that they cannot win?

Author : Washington Irving
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z220269902

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Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Columbus by Washington Irving Pdf

Author : Alohomora!
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781948174930

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion Volume 1: Sorcerer's Stone by Alohomora! Pdf

The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion Volume 1: Sorcerer's Stone is a guided analysis of the first Harry Potter novel, exploring each chapter's connections, hidden details, fandom theories, facts, and analytical questions about the incredible Wizarding World.

Author : Frank Moss
Publisher : Broadway Business
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780307589101

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The Sorcerers and Their Apprentices by Frank Moss Pdf

"From the director of the famed MIT Media Laboratory comes an exhilarating behind the-scenes exploration of the research center where our nation's foremost scientists are creating the innovative new technologies that will transform our future"--

Author : Granvil A. Pennington
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595167227

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Companion's of the Hawk by Granvil A. Pennington Pdf

Create a brand new world, demi-humans like elves and gnomes, humanoid of all size and nastiness. Fell monsters of every kind, and everyday humans in a feudal like setting--Now add magic. This is a formula for high adventure at its best and a special treat for those that have role-played in such settings. This novel gets down into the details you have always wondered about and never seen in print while following the actions of group of seven unique adventurers in perilous settings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 847 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004307704

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A Companion to Byzantine Italy by Anonim Pdf

This book offers a collection of essays on Byzantine Italy which provides a fresh synthesis of current research as well as new insights on various aspects of its local societies from the 6th to the 11th century.

Author : Jason Sion Mokhtarian
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520385726

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Rabbis, Sorcerers, Kings, and Priests by Jason Sion Mokhtarian Pdf

"...examines the impact of the Persian Zoroastrian Empire on rabbinic identity and authority as expressed in the Babylonian Talmud."--

Author : David Colbert
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781440637599

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The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter (revised edition) by David Colbert Pdf

The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans! What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix? Where do those names come from? What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark? Could Snape’s potions actually work? J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.

Author : Daniel Ogden
Publisher : Classical Press of Wales
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781914535109

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In Search of the Sorcerer's Apprentice by Daniel Ogden Pdf

In Search of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is the first book in English to be devoted to Lucian's Philopseudes or Lover of Lies (c. 170s AD). It comprises an extensive discussion, with full translation, of this engaging and satirical Greek text with its ten tales of magic and ghosts. One of these is the famous story of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and this conveys the flavour of the rest. In other tales a plague of snakes is blasted with a miraculous scorching breath, a woman is drawn to her admirer by an animated cupid doll, and a haunted house is cleansed of its monstrous ghost. The Philopseudes stands at the intersection of three of the liveliest fields in the study of antiquity: magic, traditional narratives, and the Lucianic oeuvre itself. Ogden's cross-fertilising expertise in all three of these fields enables him to build sophisticated analyses for each of the tales and to place them sensitively in their historical, cultural and literary contexts. Among the themes of the work are Lucian's methods of adapting motifs from traditional narratives, and the text's overlooked Cynic voice.

Author : Broadway Books
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0767919262

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The Sorcerer's Companion Hall Ween-oriented Authorless Event Kit by Broadway Books Pdf

Author : Oliver Leaman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781134339747

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The Qur'an by Oliver Leaman Pdf

A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Qur'an is the source of inspiration for one of the world's major religions, followed today by over a billion people. It plays a central role in Islam and ever since it appeared fourteen hundred years ago has been the subject of intense debate. Some of this has been carried out by Muslims and some by those hostile or indifferent to Islam, producing a very wide range of views. Authored by forty-three international experts, the objective of The Qur'an: An Encyclopedia is to present this diversity of thought, approach and school without priority, in order to give a strong appreciation of the range of response that the text has provoked throughout its history and providing students and researchers with a powerful one-volume resource covering all aspects of the text and its reception. Islam and the Qur'an are much in the news today and there is a public debate going on in which things are said about the Qur'an without much knowledge or understanding of the book. Every effort has been made to help the reader use the Encyclopedia as an investigative tool in Quranic studies. The volume assumes no previous knowledge of the Qur'an, Islam or Arabic. Technical terms are explained in the text itself and the style of each entry is designed to be as self-contained as possible. Entries are cross-referenced and many include a brief bibliography. At the end of the work there is a substantial annotated bibliography providing a detailed guide to the most significant books, journals and articles in Qur'anic Studies. There is a full index. The readership will include those seeking basic information on the Qur'an, however the substantial number of longer entries means that it will also be used by specialists.