Touch Magic

A richly expanded edition of the classic call-to-arms. Yolen argues perceptively that fantasy, folklore, and the realm of story provide our children with a "star map for our future". Six new essays tender fresh perspectives on the morality of fairy tales, time travel, the definition of story and, of course, why such themes are essential to the development of today's children.

Here is Magic's game the way Magic plays it, available for the first time in trade paperback. The NBA superstar shows us all the right moves--passing, shooting, defense, dribbling, and rebounding--from a champion's point of view. An all-out effort to give fans and students of the game an inside look at how basketball should be played. Black-and-white photos and illustrations.

"Fresh and funny, warm and sexy. I can't wait for more."—Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author on A Little Night Magic In That Touch of Magic, Stacy Easter has seen better days. Being a librarian is a labor of love—if only paying her bills were half as much fun. What's a single, bookish beauty in sleepy Nodaway Falls, New York, supposed to do? "Delightful."—RT Book Reviews To make ends meet, Stacy decides to develop her special...powers. Everyone can use a touch of magic now and then, right? Soon she's got clients lining up to receive her signature potions—until a few of them go awry. Meanwhile, her own life has just taken a storybook turn: Leo North, the official One Who Got Away, is back in town. Stacy's best friends Peach and Liv are more concerned about the state of her heart than the side effects of a few rogue magic spells. But someone with dark intentions is crossing magical wires all over Nodaway Falls, and those closest to Stacy are at risk. Can Stacy conjure up a way out of this mess with her life—and maybe even her love life—intact? "The down-to-earth humor and humanity of a fiercely loyal and likable clique of smalltowners [will] keep new fans waiting for March's next trick."—Publishers Weekly

What's a young mage to do in a land where magic is illegal, and the penalty is death? At the age of fourteen, Randall Miller is surprised to learn that he has the talent--for magic! Tricked into apprenticeship by a powerful Mage, Randall is forced to leave everything he knows behind. When his mentor is killed by Aiden, head of the secret police, he flees for his life, stumbling from one misadventure into another. Teaming up with a trio of greedy traders and a capricious imp along the way, Randall must learn to master his budding power, or die at the hands of the Rooks!

This wild, magic-realist ride of a novel, originally published in 1994, is funny, sexy, satirical, linguistically exuberant, and utterly unique. Written as a fictional biography, it tells the life story of a woman with magical sexual powers that she uses to heal people. The story follows our heroine from her miraculous birth through her childhood in a magical orphanage to adulthood, when she uncovers sinister conspiracies among political and well-hidden foes. Woven into The Magic Touch is that of her grandmother, whose mysterious background propels the story forward in ways that begin as Faustian and end up as spiritual. The story culminates in a spectacular—and hilarious—showdown between the forces of good and evil. This ebook re-release of The Magic Touch includes a new introduction that should be a must-read for fans of this book and aspiring writers everywhere. It reveals how Rachel stumbled on the idea for the heart of the story, the long journey she took in producing the book, and the kind words given by a respected professor that inspired her, at her lowest moment, to pick herself up and keep going. The Magic Touch was Rachel Simon’s second book and first novel. It was a 1994 selection of the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers program, which highlights books of exceptional literary quality from authors at the starts of their careers.

'Modern, funny, and heartwarming' BOOKAHOLIC CONFESSIONS 'Warmth, humour, intrigue, and a little magic' KRAFTIREADER Would you read your partner's texts? What if you thought they were having an affair? Once bitten, twice shy, Emma King is in no rush to join Harry's bustling, big, fat Greek Cypriot family and become Mrs Georgiades. Emma doesn't think they need a piece of paper to prove how much they love each other. They're solid - unbreakable. But when she accidentally stumbles across a flirtatious text message on Harry's mobile phone, alarm bells start going off in her head. Overcome with suspicion and an impending fear of losing the love of her life, Emma goes on a mission to get to the bottom of this secret affair with the help of her best friend Ola, her ninety-three-year-old neighbour Alistair, and a psychic predictions app: The Magic Touch. Because no one is going to snatch Harry from her - no one! Readers LOVE The Magic Touch: 'The Magic Touch was a joy to read. Bright, modern, funny - I laughed out loud - touches of sadness and more twists and turns than an F1 circuit to the very last page, literally, this debut novel by Kelly Florentia is a triumph' 5* Reader Review 'A wonderfully entertaining and moving novel' 5* Reader Review 'There's a little bit of everything in this story; love, friendship, mystery and intrigue . . . A lovely read!' 5* Reader Review 'What a debut . . . fantastic plot, humor, warmth and characters that stayed with me after I read the final page' 5* Reader Review 'This book really worked its magic on me! A fabulous romance' 5* Reader Review 'A winner in every respect' 5* Reader Review 'I loved reading this book so much I couldn't put it down!!' 5* Reader Review

He has the power of wonderworking—and now everyone wants it. “Jody Lynn Nye’s irrepressible humor makes this story a delight.” —Christopher Stasheff, author of The Warlock in Spite of Himself Apprentice fairy godfather Raymond Crandall is skeptical whether he wants to be a part of something that sounds so hokey, but he finds that granting wishes to children touches something in himself that he never knew was there. Rose Feinstein, his teacher and mentor, helps guide him to learn how to handle the power and responsibility. Unfortunately, the rival Demons, Djinni and Efreets Guild want the power the Fairy Godmothers wield. Can Ray pull off a miracle to save them all? Praise for the writing of New York Times–bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye “Jody Lynn Nye has a deft touch with fantasy and an ever-ready imagination.” —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling author “A great sense of humor.” —Piers Anthony, New York Times–bestselling author “Fast, furious and fun.” —Chicago Sun-Times “For people who like their fantasy straight up, with fizz, but without cuteness.” —Diane Duane, author of Spock’s World “Bright and bubbly entertainment.” —Kirkus Reviews

Veiled by the mists of the highlands are tales of beautiful, magical, and sometimes dangerous worlds. One such realm, Paroseea, dwells hidden within the stone walls of a medieval fortress, Castle MacCoinneach. Yet danger has escaped paradise and stalks the halls of Castle MacCoinneach seeking vengeance, patiently waiting for the return of the fallen laird. You must return. Those words, uttered by the ghost of Padruig MacCoinneach’s beloved sister, send him back to the highlands and a life he forswore. To save his remaining sister and aid his clan, Padruig will do anything. He never expected that he would have to marry his ally’s daughter, whom he deems both a reckless child and a potent temptation. You are the price. With these callous words, Padruig destroys a fantasy Aimili de Grantham has long nurtured, created from her memories of Padruig himself. A cool, dismissive stranger has replaced the golden man of her dreams, a stranger she must wed. Worse, the fey part of her senses that evil lurks in the shadows of Castle MacCoinneach, and she has nowhere to turn. One true laird and one of fey blood. Strangers they may be, but Padruig and Aimili are destined to join together to defeat a force beyond their imaginings. It will take trust, faith, and most of all, love to save themselves, their clan, and discover . . . A Lost Touch of Magic.