Papakoosigun is a restless and motivated young elf maiden who always seems to find trouble. When her beloved teacher tells her she doesn't have any other choice but to report her behavior to the Queen it drives her from her ancestral home. She does not want to have to explain her actions to the queen only to be shunned forever. She finds herself in the unfamiliar land of humans and soon with the knowledge that her home is in jeopardy. Her only options...

It seems to be common knowledge that we only use roughly a fraction of our brainpower. Have you ever wondered what could be possible if you could unlock that extra brainpower and put it to good use? Stop wondering what could happen if you began using more mental power and learn to use it. This book will help you learn how to tap into those areas of your mind that you normally let run on autopilot. You will be able to take charge of your life and begin...

From the back rooms of New York City’s age-old magic societies to cutting-edge psychology labs, three-card monte games on Canal Street to glossy Las Vegas casinos, Fooling Houdini recounts Alex Stone’s quest to join the ranks of master magicians.

As he navigates this quirky and occasionally hilarious subculture populated by brilliant eccentrics, Stone pulls back the curtain on a community shrouded in secrecy, fueled by

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Joseph Mazur is the author of Euclid in the Rainforest (Plume), which was a finalist for the PEN/Martha Albrand Award, Zeno's Paradox (Plume), What's Luck Got to Do with It? (Princeton), and Fluke (Basic). An entertaining look at the origins of mathematical symbols While all of us regularly use basic math symbols such as those for plus, minus, and equals, few of us know that many of these symbols weren't available before the sixteenth century....

A vivid history of the lives and times of the aristocratic elite whose patronage created the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance. The fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was an era of dramatic political, religious, and cultural change in the Italian peninsula, witnessing major innovations in the visual arts, literature, music, and science. The Princes of the Renaissance charts these developments in a sequence of eleven chapters, each of...

You mind has a hidden energy source that will unlock your true personal power. When you unlock this power source you can fully utilize both your conscious and subconscious mind, which could enable you to instantly: Think faster and more efficiently, Become highly intuitive, Use your intuition to make the right decision, Experience far more mental and physical energy, Be more creative and come up with new ideas quickly, Develop your sixth sense, Hear...

Magic of the Germanic Tribes - The hidden powers of the ancient world: A journey through Mythology, sorcery and Norse Magic of Seers, Wizards and Ancient Rites Experience the mysterious magic of the Germanic peoples in all its facets! This book reveals the hidden powers of the ancient world - from the runes, which were used not only as characters but also as powerful symbols, to the profound pagan rituals and magical practices of the seers and sorcerers."Magic...

Joseph Murphy has created a true masterpiece. Telepsychics is a wonderful classic in this field that can change your life. This is a book for all spiritual paths. Dr. Murphy doesn't preach or seek to exclude anyone. He simply lays the foundation for self-improvement through the scientific use of prayer concepts as a means of tapping your subconscious powers. The techniques that the author advocates probably aren't like the way you were taught to pray...

Radiation. Toxic heavy metals. The viral explosion. DDT. William calls them the Unforgiving Four -- the threats responsible for the rise of illness. William converses with a high-level Spirit, and together they share the miraculous power of food to heal, so that you can unleash the hidden powers of fruits and vegetables and transform your life in the process.

"An exploration of the science of photosynthesis, including how it can be harnessed to help save the world"--