Books like Harry Potter Film Wizardry by Brian Sibley

When two girls are abducted every four years, they are sent to the fabled School for Good and Evil, where the first is destined for heroics and the second for villainy—until they discover their true wishes may lie elsewhere.

Presents a guide to the Harry Potter film series, including information on the actors, characters, settings, and special effects of the films.

"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future"--

A 500‑plus‑page companion that reveals the behind‑the‑scenes secrets, techniques, and artistry that turned J.K. Rowling’s novels into the Harry Potter film series.

so good and happy

206 pages : 29 cm

The official companion to the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition, showcasing original drafts, drawings, and magical artifacts from J.K. Rowling’s world.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Avis Lang explore how astrophysics tools—from celestial navigation to satellite warfare—have shaped and been shaped by military power, revealing a long‑standing, mutually influential relationship between science and defense.