Field Of Magic

Superstition has been a part of baseball from the beginning. From good luck charms to human mascots to ritual statues of Babe Ruth to the curse of Colonel Sanders, there may be almost as many superstitions as players (or fans). Drawing on social science, religious studies and SABRmetrics, this book explores the rich history of supernatural belief in the game and documents a wide variety of rituals, fetishes, taboos and jinxes. Some of these have changed over time but coping with uncertainty on the field through magical thinking remains a constant.

A collection of poems based on songs and stories gathered by Knud Rasmussen on the Fifth Thule Expedition, which recorded Inuit legends about the universe and its creation.

By bringing together in one place specific objects, materials, and features indicating ritual, religious, or magical belief used by people around the world and through time, this tool will assist archaeologists in identifying evidence of belief-related behaviors and broadening their understanding of how those behaviors may also be seen through less obvious evidential lines. Instruction and templates for recording, typologizing, classifying, and analyzing ritual or magico-religious material culture are also provided to guide researchers in the survey, collection, and cataloging processes. The bulleted formatting and topical range make this a highly accessible work, while providing an incredible wealth of information in a single volume.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip through the town's electrical wires so they can learn how electricity is generated and how it is used.

More than three decades ago, the film Field of Dreams made grown men cry with its tale of a son's quest to know his father through the magic of baseball. The mystical baseball field of that movie continues to attract thousands of visitors and here is the story of a make-believe place made real, its incredible lure, and its effect on the people who have stepped between its chalk lines.

Running away can be the answer, if you run to the right place. . . 'A treasure of a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'A lovely heart-warming read with a beautiful setting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review _____________________________________________ When Cassie accepts a job as companion to an elderly lady in a remote Lancashire village, she's hoping for a fresh start that will help her forget the pain of her past. But from the moment she meets her new companion, Frances, she soon finds herself drawn into the lively community in a way she never expected. And when she encounters Barney, a local farmer and Frances' nephew, Cassie's new life is suddenly far from the quiet one she imagined. . . As she grows closer to this rural community, and to the people within it, Cassie realises that to move forward with her life, she's going to have to face the secrets of her past. After all this time, will Cassie finally be able to begin again? From the author of Finding Home comes a beautifully written, escapist tale of love and friendship, complemented by unpredictable twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Heidi Swain. _____________________________________________ Readers LOVE Kate Field... 'Exceptional depth to the characters and a beautiful story. Loved loved loved it' Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Lively, fluid writing, a cracking plot, and the most magical of characters that will truly warm your heart' Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I absolutely loved it, and I mean I really loved it, it may be one of my favourite reads' Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

When their class project for Ocean Awareness Day falls into Ms. Frizzle's fish tank, Tim and his classmates board the Magic School Bus with their teacher for a real underwater adventure.