` This man is far too talented for my liking, & needs to be stopped!` DAVID WALLIAMS`I read this book with excitement, delight, & the increasing suspicion that it was going to make me disappear.` Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events, on The Magic Misfits The second in the hilarious & magical New York Times bestselling series from Emmy award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris. (VERY EXCITING WARNING: These books contain real magic tricks! As well as codes, ciphers & plenty of secrets hidden throughout...) Carter, Leila, Theo, Ridley, Izzy & Ollie all felt like outsiders, until they found each other & a shared love of magic & became... THE MAGIC MISFITS! Leila didn`t have the easiest start, growing up in an orphanage & getting bullied for being different. But she has a super-cool secret skill... Leila is an escape artist! & it comes in pretty handy when belonging to a group of magical best friends. When a famous psychic comes to town Leila & her pals realise they won`t be able to escape the big mystery coming their way. They soon find themselves chasing mad monkeys & banishing ghosts from haunted hotels... the Magic Misfits will do everything they can to save the town, will their magical skills be enough? Join the Magic Misfits as they discover friendship, adventure & more than a few hidden secrets, in the series that has a magic trick or two up its sleeve. Neil Patrick Harris is an accomplished actor, producer, director, host, & author. Perhaps best known to audiences for his role as Barney Stinson on the hit comedy series How I Met Your Mother, he is currently starring as Count Olaf in the Netflix adaptation of Lemony Snicket`s A Series of Unfortunate Events. The Magic Misfits series are his first books for children. ...

Hans Castorp is `a perfectly ordinary, if engaging young man` when he goes to visit his cousin in an exclusive sanatorium in the Swiss Alps. What should have been a three week trip turns into a seven year stay. Hans falls in love & becomes intoxicated with the ideas he hears at the clinic
- ideas which will strain & crack apart in a world on the verge of the First World War.
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Magic takes many forms. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that the goddess Nut swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods` bridge to earth. These are magical, extraordinary tales. But there is another kind of magic, & it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality
- science. Packed with inspiring explanations of space, time & evolution, laced with humour & clever thought experiments, ” The Magic of Reality” explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena. What is stuff made of? How old is the universe? What causes tsunamis? Who was the first man, or woman? This is a page-turning, inspirational detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist too. Richard Dawkins elucidates the wonders of the natural world to all ages with his inimitable clarity & exuberance in a text that will enlighten & inform for generations to come.
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The Magic of the Swatchways was Maurice Griffiths` favourite book. In the words of John Leather, `few sailing books become classics like this one`, & since first publication in 1932 it has lost none of that fresh charm which has endeared it to so many generations of sailing. The book tells of cruising in a 6-ton cutter, a lean hulled 7-ton yawl, a converted smack, a sloop-rigged converted ships` lifeboat, a small barge yacht & a centreboard sloop in the heart of Maurice`s beloved East Coast shoal waters, & all infused with the Griffiths` trademark evocative charm. The Magic of the Swatchways will enthrall anyone who is entranced by the peace & solitude of the creeks at night & the moan of the sea on the sands. It provides a fascinating insight into a unique area which may never again be the same. ...

With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish & oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor, but how can she match the emperor`s mighty power? In The Magic Paintbrush, Julia Donaldson`s brilliant verse combines with beautiful illustrations from Joel Stewart, creator of The Adventures Abney & Teal, to bring vibrant life to a traditional tale of how a little girl`s integrity can withstand the corruption of power & greed. This edition features a stunning redesigned cover, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans
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Angela Carter`s classic The Magic Toyshop is a story of discovery, dramatic growth & sexual awakening. Melanie ventures in the midnight garden wearing her mother`s wedding dress; having closed herself out of the house, she climbs the apple tree in front of her window in the black of the moon, naked, in an attempt to go back to her room. Omens of disaster swiftly follow, transporting Melanie from rural comfort to London, to her uncle`s mysterious Toyshop.A story that uses magic, myth & constant reference to fairy tales to drags you into a dark enchanted London, where everything seems to governed by fear, lust & danger. A London that is smoky, dichensian & truce, populated by her Uncle Phillips` uncannily life-sized puppets & by darkness, which surrounds all things & eats away their colours. Angela Carter`s writing is pyrotechnic, fuelled with ideas, packed with images & spangling the night with her starry language. & The Magic Toyshop established her as one of the most imaginative & original writers of the twentieth century. ...

Settle down by the fire & immerse yourself in this mesmerising new colouring book for adults & children alike. Join celebrations across the world & throughout the years, from skating at the Rockefeller Center to surfing in Sydney & frost fairs on the Thames to Victorian toy shops. Travel with the wise men following a star, spot Santa`s sleigh skimming over the rooftops & discover dazzling gingerbread houses with Lizzie`s intricate inky illustrations. Fans of mindfulness & art therapy will love this beautiful Christmas gift book. ...

The Magical City is a brand new colouring book by award-winning illustrator Lizzie Mary Cullen, exploring the hidden magic of cities. Open your mind to the hidden wonder of urban landscapes across the world with this beautifully intricate colouring book. From London to Luxor, follow cobbled pavements through winding streets, look up at skyscrapers soaring to the skies, & gaze over rooftops & dreaming spires. & as you colour & doodle your way through these illustrations, you`ll find hidden details emerge not only on the page but also in the world around you. For fans of Johanna Basford`s The Secret Garden & Millie Marotta`s Animal Kingdom, this is a stunning new colouring book for adults & children alike. ...

Join Lizzie Mary Cullen (the illustrator behind The Magical City & The Magical Christmas) on an expedition around the world, with her brand new colouring book for adults. For the past few months, Lizzie has been travelling the world, exploring some of our planet`s most beautiful landscapes & fascinating cities. Inspired by the places she discovered, she has created this stunning new colouring adventure. The Magical Journey is Lizzie`s most interactive & absorbing book yet
- with different treasure hunts for each continent around the world. This is an epic trip that will transport you from the depths of the Brazilian rainforest to the dizzying heights of the New Zealand mountains. Join Lizzie & faithful friend Paddy the Pug as they trek, fly, sail & swim through the wonders of the world, discovering hidden objects along the way. For fans of Johanna Basford`s The Secret Garden & Millie Marotta`s Animal Kingdom, this is a stunning new colouring book for adults.
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After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook. These learned lovers of unicorns have created a treasure chest of unicorn lore
- the facts, the fiction, the where, why & what of these elusive beasts. This is the ultimate gift for anyone who truly believes. Discover the myth of the Gold & Silver Unicorns, & the legendary stories of the seven unicorn families. Find out about their unique powers, where they live around the world, what they eat & how to have the best chance of spotting one. Learn about the history of the Magical Unicorn Society
- from its foundation to the present day
- & how to become a member. With breathtaking artwork from Helen Dardik & Harry & Zanna Goldhawk (Papio Press), & stunning design & production, this special book gallops through a history of these mythical creatures & looks at their magical future.


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