From Merlin to Copperfield, magicians have been baffling crowds for centuries. Now you too can learn tricks that are guaranteed to mesmerize any audience. Including an array of dazzling tricks, and step-by-step illustrations, you will learn everything from simple sleight-of-hand tricks to advanced illusions and deceptions. This guide to the secrets of some of the world's greatest magicians will keep your audience bewitched, baffled and bewildered! Learn how to perform over 100 magic tricks from the man who worked a combined 40 years with all-time greats Houdini, Thurston and Blackstone.

A reference work incorporating facts, articles, and little-known information on a variety of topics including psychic predictions, world history, disasters, the media, sexuality, sports, awards, and supernatural phenomena

Collects more than thirty true stories about amazing people, accidents, inventions, rulers, weapons, and tragedies.

In a deeply personal memoir filled with humor, encouragement, and hard-won wisdom about the teacher's craft, the distinguished critic and author furnishes valuable insights into the many challenges educators face, as well as a discussion of such topics as politics in the classroom, the importance of a disciplined approach to life, fostering relationships with students, and balancing one's teaching load with research and writing.

A series of lessons, including dialogues and readings, vocabulary, grammar, and exercises, for speakers of Spanish to learn English

An introduction to the teachings, concepts, schools, and practices of Buddhism explains the creation of the Buddhist universe, life of the Buddha, and enlightenment as a path to freedom from suffering.

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Provides guidelines and examples for handling research, outlining, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and documentation.