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The magic books : a history of enchantment in 20 medieval manuscripts / by Lawrence-Mathers, Anne,1953-author.(CARDINAL)811504;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Astronomy and astrology in the Carolingian Empire: a new view of the skies -- Monks and magic in Anglo-Saxon England -- Clerical sign-reading and the problem of divination -- Astral magic in the court of Alfonso X -- A gift fit for a king: the visionary astrology of Georgius Zotorus Zaparus Fendulus -- The Ars notaria: ritual magic for students and scholars? -- King Solomon and the demons: the books of professonial magicians -- Christine di Pizan and astrology in the French court -- Divination and politics: the rise of geomancy -- Conclusion."Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account, Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period-and produced great works of art as they did so"--
Subjects: Magic in literature.; Astrology in literature.; Divination in literature.; Magic; Astrology; Divination; Manuscripts, Medieval.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Códice maya de México : understanding the oldest surviving book of the Americas / by Brito Guadarrama, Baltazar,contributor.; Gutiérrez Mendoza, Gerardo,contributor.; Kantún Rivera, Jesús Guillermo,contributor.; Turner, Andrew(Andrew David)editor,contributor.(CARDINAL)639204; Getty Research Institute,publisher.(CARDINAL)119558; J. Paul Getty Museum,issuing body,host institution.(CARDINAL)140825;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An in-depth exploration of the history, authentication, and modern relevance of Códice maya de México, the oldest surviving book of the Americas"--
Subjects: Facsimiles.; Códice maya de México.; Manuscripts, Maya.; Manuscripts, Maya; Maya astronomy.; Maya calendar.; Mayan languages;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What we see in the stars : an illustrated tour of the night sky / by Oseid, Kelsey,author.(CARDINAL)351307;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more. Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the outer planets, nebulae, and deep space. Adults seeking to recapture the magic of youthful stargazing, younger readers interested in learning about natural history and outer space, and those who appreciate beautiful, hand-painted art will all delight in this charming book.
Subjects: Astronomy;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 28
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Scholastic's The Magic School Bus sees stars : a book about stars / by White, Nancy,1942-(CARDINAL)318564; Ruiz, Art,illustrator.(CARDINAL)385794;
Keesha and the rest of Ms. Frizzle's class travel out of this world to discover what stars are made of, the difference between a young star and an old star, and more.670LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Astronomy; Stars; Astronomy; Stars;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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The solar system / by Guibert, Grace,author.(CARDINAL)794668; Carrigan, Mellonee,author.(CARDINAL)380354; Adams, Will,editor.(CARDINAL)806338; Evans, Tom(Art director),illustrator.(CARDINAL)794663;
Did you know that the sun is actually white? And that there is gravity in space? Or that shooting stars aren't actually stars at all? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!700L
Subjects: Juvenile works.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Astronomy;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Bold science : seven scientists who are changing our world / by Anton, Ted.(CARDINAL)355658;
The book of life : Craig Venter's shotgun genomics -- On the road : Susan Greenfield and the Magus -- Worlds in profusion : Geoff Marcy's planetary astronomy -- Dangerous liaison : Polly Matzinger's evolutionary immunology -- How much fun this is : Saul Perlmutter and the Supernova Cosmology Project -- The art of the woodpile : Gretchen Daily and nature's services -- Drawn to truth : Carl Woese and the Archaean revolution -- Conclusion : Intimate science, big questions.
Subjects: Biographies.; Science.; Scientists;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Handbook to life in the ancient Maya world / by Foster, Lynn V.(CARDINAL)750418;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-366) and index.Maya civilization and archaeology -- Evolution of Maya civilization -- Geography of the pre-Columbian Maya -- Society and government -- Warfare -- Religion, cosmology, and art by Kaylee Spencer-Ahrens and Linnea H. Wren -- Funerary beliefs and customs -- Architecture and building -- Arithmetic, astronomy, and the calendar by Kaylee Spencer-Ahrens and Linnea H. Wren -- Written evidence by Ruth J. Krochock -- Economy, industry, and trade -- Daily life.
Subjects: Mayas; Mayas;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Space activity lab : exciting space projects for budding astronauts. by Tegg, Simon,illustrator.(CARDINAL)643713; Wright, Nigel(Photographer),illustrator.(CARDINAL)874181;
The solar system -- Space exploration -- Starfinding."This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding astronomers aged 9+ explore the secrets of space. Using household items, combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, build a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, and make a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse. Packed with photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and attention to detail, Space Activity Lab will make young astronomers excited from the get-go! Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire children's imagination and reveal some of the secrets of space"--
Subjects: Astronomy; Handicraft; Science projects;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 10
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Stargazing : photographs of the night sky from the archives of NASA / by Nataraj, Nirmala,author.(CARDINAL)355564; Nye, Bill,writer of preface.(CARDINAL)281983;
Includes bibliographical references (page 122).Stargazing: Photographs of the Night Sky from the Archives of NASA is a photographic collection of the night sky's most extraordinary phenomena. These images from the archives of NASA reveal stunning photos of the cosmos, from radiant aurora borealis to awe-inspiring lunar eclipses. Complete with a preface by Bill Nye, this collection of photographs perfectly captures the wonder of looking up at the night sky. Each breathtaking photo is paired with an informative caption about the scientific phenomena it reveals and the technology used to capture it Beautiful on display on the coffee table A go-to gift for both serious and casual stargazers This collection of photographs illuminates the darkness of space in a whole new way. Blending art and science, the magnificent images of Stargazing captures the imagination of anyone interested in astronomy, travel, photography, and space exploration. The only book from NASA that focuses solely on the night sky A perfect gift for space lovers, stargazers, science geeks, scientists, parents, students, recent graduates, photographers and photography lovers, and NASA fans Great for those who loved Earth and Space: Photographs from the Archives of NASA by Nirmala Nataraj, Infinite Wonder: An Astronaut's Photographs from a Year in Space by Scott Kelly, and The Hubble Cosmos: 25 Years of New Vistas in Space by David H. Devorkin and Robert W. Smith.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Astronomical photography.; Night photography.; Sky;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Colorless. by KENT(Manga artist),author,artist.(CARDINAL)896780; Di Martino, Giuseppe,1989-translator.; Ugalde Ruiz, Fernando,letterer.(CARDINAL)894029;
"In a world almost entirely stripped of color, the rare scraps of pigment that remain hold tantalizing power. A secretive cult known as the Order would use that power to see color returned to the world through the advent of their chromatic god...but the birth of a god requires bloody sacrifice. An eldritch creature rises, bathing a grey city in angry red. Avidia stands alone against a monster born from his best friend's death!"--Teen (13+).
Subjects: Manga.; Graphic novels.; Science fiction comics.; Dystopian comics.; Apocalyptic comics.; Bandes dessinées apocalyptiques.; Young adult fiction.; Comics (Graphic works); Color; Mutation (Biology); Cults; Human skin color; Human sacrifice; Friendship; Good and evil; Supernatural; End of the world (Astronomy); Friendships.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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