The Little Giant Encyclopedia Of Superstitions

Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806969138
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Superstitions written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broken up into categories such as Animals, Astrology, Dreams, and Flowers, this fascinating dictionary will alert you to thousands of beliefs, omens, and proverbs that you may never have known. Many other subjects range from Clothing to Food to Marriage numbers.

Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402755026
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Superstitions written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the meanings of thousands of signs, omens, spells, charms, cures, rituals, and taboos; arranged alphabetically by topic.

Author : Wendy Toliver
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806993898
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Wedding Etiquette written by Wendy Toliver and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details, details, details. Planning a wedding can be a nightmare, and few of us are experienced.

Author : David Macfarlane
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806974897
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Proverbs written by David Macfarlane and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For your amusement, for your edification and inspiration, for livening up that speech you have to give: proverbs have an irresistible power. These little pockets of wisdom say volumes about a culture--so take a tour around the world in words. You'll encounter the lively and colorful sayings from all around the world: Africa and its diaspora (Haiti, Jamaica, and African-American); Central and South America; Mexico; Native American; China, Japan; Italy; Ireland; Scotland; Israel; and the Arab nations.

Author : Robert W. Pike
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780806979755
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Checker Puzzles written by Robert W. Pike and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Universally popular, checkers is one of the world s oldest and most elegantly structured board games and on a high level, it can demand real strategic thought. Put your skill to the test with these puzzles all based on the Standard American game. (Federation rules appear in their entirety.) Each is solvable in no more than six-and-a-half moves, and sometimes, the winner even seems at a serious disadvantage at the start. Quite a few of the solutions list alternative patterns of play. "

Author : Edwin Radford
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 150405508X
Total Pages : 787 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Superstitions written by Edwin Radford and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “For the expert investigation of the human will to believe, we recommend The Encyclopedia of Superstitions.”—The New York Times Why is it said that breaking a mirror or walking under ladders will bring bad luck and misfortunate? Ever wonder why so many people throw salt over their shoulders after spilling it, or wish on shooting stars? The Encyclopedia of Superstitions holds the answers to these questions and more. This classic and captivating reference book catalogs the origins of hundreds of superstitious beliefs and includes a rich history of charms, spells, folklore, and rural remedies drawn from cultures around the world used to commemorate births, marriages, deaths, to ward off evil, or invite good fortune. Edwin and Mona A. Radford uncover why catching a falling leaf in autumn is believed to stave off colds all winter and explain the traditional Norse mythological roots of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas. They explore the myriad of beliefs surrounding the moon or what spotting a rainbow portends and why. This thought-provoking collection provides a wealth of entertaining entries—stories that have the power to thrill, intrigue, and perhaps send a chill down the spine of even the most skeptical of readers.

Author : Philip J. Carter
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402754671
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book IQ Tests written by Philip J. Carter and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think you re smart? Prove it! Twenty-five brain-stumping IQ quizzes, featuring wordplay, diagrams, numerical challenges, and more, will really put solvers to the test. Over 1,000 questions really reveal whether or not you can think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, figure out the progression of a sequence, simplify fractions, create new words out of old, and decode anagrams. But above all, they re designed to entertain, so quiz-takers can decide if they want to check out their own abilities, play against friends, or follow their fancy by just dipping into the book at random. For those who really want to assess their performance, a time limit of 90 minutes is allowed for each test. "

Author : Sirona Knight
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402760068
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Runes written by Sirona Knight and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tap into the age-old, secret power of runes to create a better and more enriching life. Generally associated with the ancient Northern Europeans, runes are magical symbols that convey the story of creation, life, destruction, and rebirth, and how these forces constantly affect our many levels of being. Runes connect with your body, mind, and spirit, as well as the environment, and are ideal for use in psychological integration, spiritual growth, healing, and magic. Learn the history of runes and the meanings and associations of each symbol. Then discover a wide variety of ways runes can help you find answers to personal questions, increase self-awareness, relieve stress, gain a sense of personal empowerment, and clear out blockages in your life. As you work with these mystical tools you’ll find within them the power to transform yourself.

Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780806948232
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Fortune Telling written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many methods exist for getting a “jump” on time—dowsing, different forms of astrology, Tarot, and more. Which will be your crystal ball: aeromancy, Oriental astrology, palmistry, phrenology, or various forms of casting? There’s a dictionary of omens and superstitions, one on dreams, and over 500 pages of explanations, directions, charts and illustrations.

Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806918334
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Spells & Magic written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary reference covers witches, shamen, voodoo priests and priestesses, and oracles; provides the low-down on pentagrams, exorcisms, coven rituals, and conjuring spirits; and tells how to cast spells for protection, invisibility, and illness prevention. Illustrations.