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Card tricks and stunts (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Jean Hugard. 1974
Ce qui dépend de moi: petites leçons de sagesse
By Elsa Godart. 2011
"Parce que le bien-être devient une exigence sociale au même titre que la réussite professionnelle ou familiale ; parce que…
notre époque nous a éloignés de nous-mêmes jusqu'à nous rendre étrangers aux autres ; parce que, enfin et surtout, la recherche du bonheur est la finalité de toute existence, il est temps de réagir et de remettre de l'ordre dans nos vies privées d'essentiel. Pour Elsa Godart, philosophe et psychanalyste, cela passe par une rencontre avec soi, grâce au stoïcisme. Cette sagesse résume tout ce que l'existence a de joyeux, de merveilleux, mais aussi de tragique, ou même de pathologique. Alternative concrète au malaise contemporain, cette philosophie permet d'agir sur nos vies et de trouver la sérénité et la paix intérieure. À travers des cas concrets, ce livre pose les bases d'une meilleure connaissance de soi, indispensable pour trouver l'équilibre, et reprendre le contrôle sur sa vie. Car nous pouvons tous faire le choix d'être heureux." -- 4e de couvSelf-working mental magic: 67 foolproof mind-reading tricks (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Karl Fulves. 1979
Magic writer presents seemingly impossible but easy-to-perform mental feats that require little practice or supernormal dexterity. Includes instant ESP, mind…
reading with cards, mind-over-matter tricks, psychic secrets, book tests, and the use of confederates. 1979Card manipulations, series 1-5 (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Jean Hugard. 1973
Master card performer provides a five-part resource guide to more than 165 card tricks and stunts. Demonstrates stage and small…
group performances and teaches passes, palming methods, shuffles, arm spreads, color reverses, sleights, flourishes, set-ups, and tricks. Includes step-by-step explanations. 1934The holy thief: a con man's journey from darkness to light
By Mark Borovitz. 2004
Gangster-turned-rabbi whose "weapon of choice was a checkbook" divulges twenty-five years of crime that began when his father died and…
in financial desperation he turned to a mobster to fence goods and buy friendships. Recounts a lifesaving prison term during which he found spirituality, redemption, and rehabilitation. Strong language. 2004The royal road to card magic (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Jean Hugard. 1999
Noted magic authorities present a guide to developing a versatile repertoire of tricks enabling card handlers to perform more than…
a hundred feats of magic. Includes instructions for Thought Stealer, Gray's Spelling Trick, Now You See It, Obliging Aces, Rapid Transit, Kangaroo Card, and others. 1951Modern coin magic: 116 Coin Sleights And 236 Coin Tricks
By J. B Bobo. 1982
This step-by-step guide to slight-of-hand coin conjuring describes basic principles, integrated tricks, and complete routine acts. Offers techniques for over…
three hundred maneuvers including palms, holds, flips, switches, vanishes, change-over, steals, cuffing, sleeving, and others requiring special devices. 1952Listening to fear: helping kids cope, from nightmares to the nightly news
By Steven Marans. 2005
Yale professor of psychiatry offers advice to parents on addressing their children's developmental and traumatic fears at different age levels,…
from infancy and toddlerhood through adolescence. Encourages open communication between parent and child for full comprehension of the problem and follow-through with supportive coping skills. 2005The amateur magician's handbook
By June Barrows Mussey. 1982
Fourth edition of classic guide for conjurers of all skill levels. Includes step-by-step instructions for standard coin and card tricks,…
gimmicks and fakes, slight-of-hand techniques using props like billiard balls and cigarettes, and mind reading. Also includes tips for entertaining children, staging shows, and using comedy, pantomime, and music. 1982The art of happiness at work
By Bstan-ʾdzin-rgya-mtsho. 2003
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about applying Buddhist principles…
in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining "basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003Crash course for men on the best ways to support a wife through the ordeal of breast cancer. Part medical…
guide and part practical advice on caring for and understanding cancer treatment and its effects. Includes candid discussion of emotional, physical, and sexual reactions and coping options. 2004Houdini: the untold story
By Milbourne Christopher. 1970
Encyclopedia of card tricks (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Jean Hugard. 1974
A master card performer's resource guide to nearly every practical card trick produced, invented, and improved by magicians. Includes instructions…
for more than six hundred professional card, spelling, and calculation tricks; for tricks using key cards, slick cards, and double-backed cards; and for the famous Nikola Card System. 1937Le safari de la vie
By John P Strelecky. 2010
« Jack, un jeune homme cherchant le bonheur, répond à un appel intérieur intense et part visiter l'Afrique, principalement la…
Savane. Il y fait la rencontre d'une vieille femme, Ma Ma Gombé, elle-même à la poursuite de sa quête personnelle. Contre toute attente, Ma Ma Gombé devient le guide de Jack alors qu'ils traversent le continent africain à pieds. A travers la sagesse de Ma Ma Gombé et les enseignements que lui fournit la Savane, Jack retrouve le sens de sa vie et apprend à libérer le potentiel qui sommeille en lui. » -- 4e de couvMurdering McKinley: the making of Theodore Roosevelt's America
By Eric Rauchway. 2003
Study of William McKinley's assassination in 1901 and Theodore Roosevelt's ascent to the presidency. Focuses on assassin Leon Czolgosz's upbringing,…
motives, mental health, and trial to explain the country's reaction to the crime. Asserts that the new president's political astuteness shaped his response to the murder through social reform. 2003Columnist addresses the loneliness and isolation women often experience during major life changes such as marriage, motherhood, divorce, moving, or…
leaving a job. Using anecdotes, Paul outlines strategies for meeting new people and maintaining friendships. Steps include overcoming emotional roadblocks, increasing self-confidence, and building a community of support. 2004Reflections from a different journey: what adults with disabilities wish all parents knew
By Stanley Klein, John Kemp. 2004
Forty informative essays by successful adult role models who have "lived the disability experience." Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy,…
vision and hearing loss, autism, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, and other health conditions share their thoughts on acceptance, parenting, sexuality, and education. 2004Social psychologist advises parents on how to cope with adult children with maturity issues--mainly by disengaging from their problems and…
not assuming guilt for their failure to thrive. Uses anecdotes to suggest steps for encouraging offsprings' independence. 2003God has a dream: a vision of hope for our time
By Desmond Tutu. 2004
Calling his book "a cumulative expression of my life's work," Tutu, Nobel Laureate and retired Archbishop of Cape Town, South…
Africa, shares his belief that God, through humanity, transforms the world. Citing his speeches and writings, Tutu shows how people everywhere can turn suffering into joy and redemption. 2004Expert card technique: close-up table magic (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Jean Hugard. 1974
Master card performers provide instructions for basic and advanced card tricks, offering foolproof methods and simple techniques. Includes basic manipulations…
such as the palm, shuffle, lift, side slip, pass, glimpse, jog, and reverse. Details false deals, crimps, and more-advanced forces, fans, prearranged decks, and self-working tricks. 1944