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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Are you a big fan of Harry Potter? You’ve probably read the books and seen the films many times over. But how much of the detail behind the series do you really know? This special audiobook collection contains three individual audiobooks: 101 Amazing Facts About Harry Potter, 101 More Amazing Books About Harry Potter and 101 Amazing Facts About J.K. Rowling. Separated into sections for easy listening, there is a huge amount of information that will surprise and amaze you in equal measure!

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming HBO TV Show, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We're currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books while keeping listeners up to date on the Harry Potter TV show.

Harry Potter tog verden med storm, og den har ikke lagt sig siden, bl.a. fordi troldmandsbøgerne tager livtag med de centrale spørgsmål, vi har stillet os selv siden tidernes morgen – om livet og døden, kærlighed og had, godt og ondt. Harry Potter og filosofien dykker ned i de helt store...

Our naughtiest national treasure and Number 1 bestselling author takes on Britain and the British 'It starts with the title - the joy of a Full English Breakfast is in the way wildly different things pile together onto the plate to make a delicious whole. And well, that's the real secret of...

Le royaume philosophique de Kaamelott. Kaamelott fourmille de références philosophiques : les définitions du pouvoir d'Arthur et Léodagan rappellent les modèles de contrat social de Rousseau et de Hobbes, la Dame du Lac interroge l'existence de Dieu à la Descartes... Quant à Perceval, sa conception bien à lui du monde qui l'entoure n'est pas sans rappeler les réflexions sur l'absurde d'Albert Camus.

Série initiatique, Harry Potter emmène le héros jusqu'à la fin de l'adolescence en lui faisant vaincre ses démons, trouver sa propre personnalité et définir ses propres valeurs. Au-delà, le message d'espoir tissé au fil des pages est destiné à tous les solitaires et les paumés qui désespèrent de trouver leur place.

J. D. Kelly hosts this varied and enjoyable quiz which will decide once and for all who knows the most about JK Rowling’s magical wizarding world. Whether you’re playing alone for fun or you’re having a deadly serious competition with friends, this is the perfect audiobook for listeners of all ages. Ten questions are asked at a time before the answers are revealed, so it’s easy to play along whether you’re writing the answers down or calling them out as you go along. So get ready to test your knowledge...let the questions begin!

Join quizmaster Jason Zenobia for The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz and find out who can rightfully wear the crown as the king or queen of Harry Potter knowledge. Perhaps you’ve read the books from cover to cover three times each, or you’ve visited the studio tour every year since it opened...but how much of it all can you remember? Do you know, for instance, which animal each character casts as their Patronus charm? Can you reel off the names of all of the shops in Hogsmeade? What is Mandrake root used for...and which two types of Dragon still roam the British Isles?

Stories provide portals into other worlds, both real and imagined. The promise of escape draws people from all backgrounds to speculative fiction, but when people of color seek passageways into the fantastic, the doors are often barred. The Dark Fantastic is an engaging and provocative exploration of race in popular youth and young adult speculative fiction. Grounded in her experiences as YA novelist, fan-fiction writer, and scholar of education, Thomas considers four black girl protagonists from some of the most popular stories of the early 21st century.

Transforming Harry: The Adaptation of Harry Potter in the Transmedia Age is an edited volume of eight essays that look at how the cinematic versions of the seven Harry Potter novels represent an unprecedented cultural event in the history of cinematic adaptation.  

The Seeker's Guide to Harry Potter takes you on a journey and exploration into the underlying themes of J. K. Rowling’s fantastically successful Harry Potter series. Drawing from her unique background and personal experiences, the author provides original insights into the mysticism, magic and symbolism within the world of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time, and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.

Die beiden 10-jährigen Harry-Potter-Fans nehmen euch mit in die zauberhafte Welt von Harry Potter. In jeder Folge sprechen sie über spannende News rund um die neue HBO-Serie, bekannte Schauspieler:innen, Zaubersprüche, Fan-Theorien, J. K. Rowling und alles, was Potterheads begeistert. Außerdem erwarten euch lustige Harry-Potter-Spiele, knifflige Rätsel zum Mitraten, magische Challenges, Tests der coolsten Potter-Produkte und jede Menge Spaß, Fantasie und Zauberstimmung Ob Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff oder Slytherin – bei „Hogwart’s High“ sind alle willkommen. Also schnappt ...

Harry Potter has provided a portal to the wizarding world for millions of listeners, but an examination of Harry, his friends, and his enemies will take us on yet another journey: through the psyche of the muggle (and wizard!) mind. In The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the best-selling fantasy series of all time.  

How does it feel to read Harry Potter after 2020? The words on the page don't change. But times change. We, the readers, change. And that changes the story. Join podcast hosts Lorrie Kim and JC on a re-read of the series, chapter by chapter. As we delve into the story, we'll remember what the books meant to us when they were first published and analyze what we see differently now. Find more episodes, transcripts, and more at hpafter2020.com.

Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis take a whimsical look at the psychology behind the Harry Potter series chapter by magical chapter.

It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about life’s big questions. Because reading fiction doesn’t just help us escape the world, it helps ...

Two Girls. One Plot. Zero thoughts.A chapter-by-chapter descent into the books that psychologically altered entire generations and permanently damaged our ability to perceive life normally.One host is Canadian and actually understands the cultural references.The other grew up in Russia reading aggressively translated versions with absolutely no context, but still was in for the ride.If you’ve ever:-imprinted on fictional men-developed a personality disorder from fandom culture-read 400k words of enemies-to-lovers fanfiction at 3am-or said “the book was better”welcome home.

"'Harry Potter' Films to Be Shown on Syfy and USA Network" is from the August 08, 2016, Business section of The New York Times. It was written by John Koblin and narrated by Kristi Burns.