Exactly What to Say


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Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over fifty countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want.




The Magical Yet


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A rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational picture book for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go! andevery child who is frustrated by what they can't do...YET! Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion—the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven't learned...yet!




Magic and Divination in the Ancient World


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This collection of essays focuses on divination across the Ancient World from early Mesopotamia to late antiquity. The authors deal with the forms, theory and poetics of this important and still poorly understood ancient phenomenon.







The Magical Imperfect


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"Highly recommended... Perfect for readers of Wonder and Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe."— Booklist magazine, starred review Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don’t know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. When Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he’s at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the Creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much. As the two become friends, other kids tease Etan for knowing the Creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia’s condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in?




Amulets and Magic Bowls


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If Magic Were Wishes


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"Wishes are like feathers, floating on the wind. There's magic in how fleeting a wish can be." At the Carnival, all magic revolves around the power of wishes. But there's also a darker, more twisted magic that seeks only to destroy. Curse magic. When curse magic infects the Carnival, it has shocking repercussions. Now the Ringmaster is dead, their magic is all but gone, and their lives are in disarray. Only two people have the power to save them. Beautiful and talented, Rilla grew up in the Carnival and loves it like nothing else. She's determined to find a way to restore their magic, and rescue them all. Intense and aloof, Jack hates everything about the Carnival. It's the last place he wants to be. But he'd do anything to help his grieving father, so he's agreed to come back - if only for a short while. To destroy the curse magic, they'll have to work together. But first, they'll have to figure out if they're even on the same side... Join Rilla and Jack for a thrilling adventure in the Dark Carnival, where wishes come true and curses are real...




The Politics of Magic


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Shen's study will be significant reading for teachers and students of folklore studies and for scholars of German, Eastern European, cultural, film, media, and gender studies.




The Magic Rainbow


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Magic


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