Too Much Magic

Two brothers have a grand time wishing for all sorts of things with the help of a magic cube the younger brother finds in the playground.

The author of The Long Emergency explains why technology can’t solve all our problems, and how excessive optimism can endanger our future. The Long Emergency quickly became a grassroots hit, offering a shocking vision of our post-oil future and capturing the attention of environmentalists and business leaders alike. As discussion about our dependence on fossil fuels and our dysfunctional financial and government institutions continues, the author returns with Too Much Magic—evaluating what has changed and what has not, and what direction we need to take in this post-financial-crisis world. “Too much magic” is what James Howard Kunstler sees in the bright utopian visions of the future dreamed up by optimistic souls who believe technology will solve all our problems. Their visions remind him of the flying cars and robot maids that were the dominant images of the future in the 1950s. Kunstler’s image of the future is much more sober. With vision, clarity of thought, and a pragmatic worldview, Kunstler argues that the time for magical thinking and hoping for miracles is over—and the time to begin preparing for the long emergency has begun. “A sharp critic of energy-sucking, big-box landscapes.” —Winnipeg Free Press

Two brothers have a grand time wishing for all sorts of things with the help of a magic cube the younger brother finds in the playground.

Miri and Molly were not always sisters, but thanks to the time-travelling magic of their family's home, they are now twins, and about to start settling down to a normal life when the house unleashes another challenge that sends them back into the past. And this time around they've got twice as much to lose ... Brimming with lovable characters and spine-tingling magic, this book will bring new readers to Annie Barrows' highly acclaimed, wonderfully popular world of twin-inspired magic.

The inside Silicon Valley story of venture capitalists, media moguls and marketeers abusing digital technology to distract us, invade our privacy, corrupt democracy and sell us things we don't need. Authored by tech marketing-communications guru Jason Benlevi, it is insightful, irreverent and wry--exposing what the most powerful people in the world don't want you to know about your increasingly digital life. Awarded 5 stars by San Francisco Book Review. Original.

How far would you go to believe innocents when it seems all witches are trying to kill you? The worst of the Witches group seem hell bent on capturing or killing Bailey and capturing the guy she is interested in. Very Interested. THE MIB team is trying to calm the situation down, but no one supports them. Well, Bailey is trying, but who is asking her opinion on the matter? Fenris is playing a game. But who is the game going to help if he wins? Unfortunately, when gods get involved it seems humans, weres and witches are merely pawns in the game. Bailey isn't too fond of the game, but for now she needs help. Massive change is coming down from the heavens, and Bailey Nordin is the Were in the middle. Go up and click Buy Now or Read for Free and join Bailey as she learns just how unique she is, and why the gods might want her. "It's like Romeo and Juliet... A Were and a wizard fighting kidnappers, gods, and a mysterious government agency that is trying to hide the paranormal from society. You know what? It's actually nothing like Romeo and Juliet. Except no one wants those two together, especially the witches."

Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this first book of the Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and fresh converts alike, and including an all-new afterword from Tamora Pierce. Thirteen-year-old Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack—it’s magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her. Daine takes a job handling horses for the Queen’s Riders, where she meets the master mage Numair and becomes his student. Under Numair’s guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic. But she encounters other beings, too, who are not so gentle. These terrifying creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Divine Realms for the past four hundred years—but now someone has broken the barrier. And it’s up to Daine and her friends to defend their world from an Immortal attack.

Apprentice wizards Antonia and Moppe must set aside their rivalry and unite their opposing skill sets to save Master Betrys, their island nation, and themselves.