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Legilimens!

Author : Christopher E. Bell

Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 46,59 MB

Release : 2014-01-03

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1443855235

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The current state of scholarship surrounding Harry Potter is both vibrant and varied. One of the reasons scholars continue to be attracted to the series as an artifact is the colossal range of disciplinary foci that can find treasures to unearth in its pages and films. In the Harry Potter series, “legilimens” is the spell that allows a wizard to see into another person’s mind, reading the subject’s thoughts. As such, it is an appropriate moniker for the attempt of scholars to see into the Harry Potter texts and search for greater meaning. Legilimens!: Perspecives in Harry Potter Studies contains the work of anthropologists and theologians, of historians and rhetoricians. The collection is a wide-ranging discussion of the Harry Potter texts (and the meanings contained within) among scholars from broadly disparate fields, coming together to deliberate over the greater scholarly significance of these rich and fertile texts.



The Unofficial Harry Potter Character Compendium

Author : The Editors of MuggleNet

Publisher : Media Lab Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,89 MB

Release : 2020-06-23

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781948174442

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This compendium showcases EVERY character ever mentioned in the Harry Potter books, films and play: the good, the bad and the misunderstood. With more than 700 entries, this book is packed from cover to cover! J.K. Rowling’s collection of mystical multitudes is what makes the wizarding world so enchanting. To dive into Harry’s story is to immerse yourself in the richness of a magical universe filled with wizarding history, culture and lore. A world of witches, wizards, owls, elves, non- magical people, anti-non-magical-people people, folks who can talk to snakes and snakes who used to be folks. There are mind-readers, shape-shifters, centaurs, giants, ghosts (nearly headless and fully formed) and one enormous, extremely ill- tempered tree. This massive tome details every character created by J.K. Rowling and appearing in the official Harry Potter canon of books, movies and plays. Each entry highlights one character, where you will find details of when the character was first mentioned, appearance, wizard school, house, patronus, wand, related family members, skills and achievements, personal history and more. The Compendium also include genealogical charts and family trees for the major characters, world maps detailing important locations, homes and schools, as well as charts detailing alliances between characters.



The Science of Harry Potter

Author : Mark Brake

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 29,30 MB

Release : 2017-11-14

Category : Science

ISBN : 1631582380

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How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed! The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as: Will we ever see an invisibility cloak? How hazardous is a flying broomstick like the Nimbus 2000? How has medicine made powerful potions from peculiar plants? (Felix Felicis, anyone?) Can scientists ever demonstrate Wingardium Leviosa, or the flying power of a Golden Snitch? Is it possible to stupefy someone? And many more! Often perceived as a supernatural force, magic captivates and delights its audience because of its seeming ability to defy physics and logic. But did you ever wonder if science has any explanation for these fantastic feats? The Science of Harry Potter examines the scientific principles—behind some of your favorite characters, spells, items, scenes, and even games like Quidditch and Wizard’s Chess—from boy wizard Harry Potter’s world, providing in-depth analysis and scientific facts to support its theories. Author Mark Brake, whose The Science of Star Wars was a knockout success, has found the answers to satisfy the curious spirits of muggles everywhere… A perfect Harry Potter gift for anyone obsessed enough to stand in line to be the first to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, witches and wizards alike will be fascinated by the merging of this improbable realm and real science!



The Harry Potter Spellbook Unofficial Guide

Author : S.G. Eastment

Publisher : S.G. Eastment

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 36,74 MB

Release : 2016-06-29

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 145662699X

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Potter and other great wizards and witches of the Wizarding World have used in the Harry Potter series. This book contains all the spells, what the spells do, and how they are pronounced as well as special essays on magic. With this book you can learn great spells yourself and become a great wizard or witch like Harry Potter! The Harry Potter Spellbook Unofficial Guide is the original convenient and comprehensive guide to the spells and magic of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. This comprehensive guide includes: *A to Z of Harry Potter Spells used in the Harry Potter books *Complete descriptions of each spell, how the spell is pronounced and what it does *Separate sections on different types of spells – Charms, Counterspells, Curses, Fake Spells, Healing, Hexes, Jinxes, Transfiguration and the destructive Unforgiveable Curses *Types of Wizards, Wizard Training, Wizard wands, the effects of emotions on magic *Descriptions of Animagi, Metamorphmagi, Parselmouths, Legilimency, Occlumency, Seers, Floo Network, Portkeys, Inferi, Dark Marks, Horcruxes and more. Both as a fun magic guide and as an indispensable addition to any avid Harry Potter fan's collection, The Harry Potter Spellbook Unofficial Guide is the perfect book for you.



Character Guide (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)

Author : Michael Kogge

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 28,70 MB

Release : 2016-11-18

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1338135236

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Meet Newt, Tina, Queenie, Jacob, and many more in this comprehensive character guide to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!Following a magical mix-up, British Magizoologist Newt Scamander unwittingly finds himself on a chase around New York City looking for magical beasts. To set things right, Newt has to track down his escaped magical creatures with the help of aspiring baker Jacob Kowalski, as well as Tina and Queenie Goldstein, two witches who work for the Magical Congress of the United States of America. This chance meeting of characters leads to an action-packed adventure Newt won't soon forget.



Wizards vs. Muggles

Author : Christopher E. Bell

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 36,64 MB

Release : 2016-02-10

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0786499303

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Harry Potter has given the study of popular culture a unique platform for exploring the nature of human identity. "Potter Studies" is developing into a vibrant interdisciplinary field of scholarship. This collection of new essays examines issues surrounding race, class, gender, sexual orientation and personal virtue, both in the wizarding world and in our own. The contributors discuss an array of meanings and contexts in the Harry Potter universe relating to identity issues, and the ways in which these manifest in fandom cultures and real-world schools and businesses.



Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Character Guide

Author : Scholastic

Publisher : Scholastic UK

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 12,3 MB

Release : 2016-11-25

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1407174525

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Book Description

Relive the movie magic with this guide, which includes essential information about all the main characters of the film!



Field Guide to Harry Potter

Author : Colin Duriez

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 17,9 MB

Release : 2013-05-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0830877851

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Book Description

Everything you need to know about Harry Potter! From plot summaries to refresh your memory (Do you remember which book introduces the character of Luna Lovegood?) to a delightful glossary of characters, places, spells and special objects (Do you know what the spell aparecium does?), this book, authored by Colin Duriez, is designed to be an excellent companion to the Harry Potter books. With loads of quotes from interviews, you'll learn all about J. K. Rowling's life and her literary influences. Chapters on the spirituality of Potter explore the question of how Rowling's faith is reflected in the stories, what she believes about witchcraft and how the stories fit with Christian tradition. (Note: unauthorized version)





The Harry Potter Companion

Author : Acascias Riphouse

Publisher : Virtualbookworm Publishing

Page : 548 pages

File Size : 32,26 MB

Release : 2004-07

Category : Children's stories, English

ISBN : 9781589395824

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Book Description

Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures and personalities that appear in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.