Bewitching Spell of Honey Honey, a naturally sweet marvel, has been enchanting humans for thousands of years. From ancient civilizations to modern-day kitchens, this golden elixir has woven its spell on taste buds and hearts alike. Honey's bewitching spell lies in its unique properties and versatile nature. **One of the main reasons honey holds such allure is its distinct flavor.** Unlike regular sugar, honey offers a complex taste profile with delightful nuances. From floral and fruity notes to earthy undertones, each variety of honey carries its own special charm.
But a princess had already been awakened by the sounds she heard on the roof. She instructed her guards to find out what had alighted and to bring the trespasser to her at once. The guards roughly brought the prince before her, and he fell on his knees.
He was a no-good louse to be sure, but he may be in prison or even executed on my account, when I know that I was the one who jumped on that horse before he had a chance to show me how it works. The entry produced by a woodcarver appears to be only a simple wooden horse of little value, but when Tambal looks more closely, he discovers that it s able to magically travel to whatever place is in its rider s mind.
From floral and fruity notes to earthy undertones, each variety of honey carries its own special charm. Whether drizzled over warm pancakes or stirred into a cup of tea, honey can cast its enchanting flavor spell, transforming even the simplest dish into a culinary delight. **But honey's enchantment extends far beyond just its taste.
The Magic Horse - (Teaching Stories) by Idries Shah (Paperback)
Everyone thinks Prince Tambal is only a dreamer. When a woodcarver makes a wooden horse that seems just a toy, Tambal discovers it can go wherever its rider wants. In this way, he learns many things and finds his heart's desire.
Book Synopsis
(Bilingual English-Urdu edition) This is the story of two brothers: one skilled in the practical arts and the other, Prince Tambal, considered by most people to be only a dreamer. Their father, the king, announces a competition to produce "interesting and useful devices." The entry produced by a woodcarver appears to be only a simple wooden horse of little value, but when Tambal looks more closely, he discovers that it's able to magically travel to whatever place is in its rider's mind. With the help of this magic horse, Tambal comes to learn a great many things and, eventually, to know his heart's desire. Julie Freeman's beautiful illustrations capture the magic of this tale, with the images and text inset in rich borders of oriental patterns. The Magic Horse is one of an illustrated series of Sufi teaching stories from the Middle East and Central Asia that were collected and adapted for children by Idries Shah, and that have captivated hearts and minds for more than a thousand years. The stories are designed to help children learn to examine their assumptions and to think for themselves. In the Sufi tradition, there is a continuum between the children's story, the entertainment or folklore story and the instructional or instrumental story. A story can help children deal with difficult situations and give them something to hold on to, but it can also stimulate a deeper understanding in adults. Through the instrumental function of this rich body of material, readers of all ages can learn to develop the capacity to be more flexible and to understand many more things about themselves and about life.
Review Quotes
"The tale of the two brothers and their journeys is illustrated with jewel-toned, delicate paintings featuring the costumes, tools, buildings, and animals of the Moslem East. . The two brothers do not represent good and evil as happens so often in Western tales, but instead merely the choice of two different paths." - School Library Journal (U.S.)
". beautifully illustrated by Julie Freeman, who perfectly captures the magic of this ancient Sufi folk tale." - Midwest Book Review (U.S.)
"These teaching stories can be experienced on many levels. A child may simply enjoy hearing them; an adult may analyze them in a more sophisticated way. Both may eventually benefit from the lessons within." - "All Things Considered," National Public Radio (U.S.)
"They [teaching stories] suggest ways of looking at difficulties that can help children solve problems calmly while, at the same time, giving them fresh perspectives on these difficulties that help them develop their cognitive abilities" - psychologist Robert Ornstein, Ph.D., in his lecture "Teaching Stories and the Brain" given at the U.S. Library of Congress
"Through repeated readings, these stories provoke fresh insight and more flexible thought in children. Beautifully illustrated." - NEA Today: The Magazine of the National Education Association (U.S.)
"Shah's versatile and multilayered tales provoke fresh insight and more flexible thought in children." - Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature
"These stories . are not moralistic fables or parables, which aim to indoctrinate, nor are they written only to amuse. Rather, they are carefully designed to show effective ways of defining and responding to common life experiences." - Denise Nessel, Ph.D., Senior Consultant with the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (U.S.), writing in Library Media Connection: The Professional Magazine for School Library Media Specialists (U.S.)
"These enchanting stories Shah has collected have a richness and depth not often encountered in children's literature, and their effect on minds young and old can be almost magical." - Multicultural Perspectives: An Official Journal of the National Association for Multicultural Education (U.S.)
"Shah has collected hundreds of Sufi tales, many of which are teaching tales or instructional stories. In this tradition, the line between stories for children and those for adults is not as clear as it seems to be in Western cultures, and the lessons are important for all generations." - School Library Journal (U.S.)
". these are vibrant, engaging, universal stories. " - Multicultural Perspectives: An Official Journal of the National Association for Multicultural Education (U.S.)
". a series of children's books that have captivated the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. The books are tales from a rich tradition of story telling from Central Asia and the Middle East. Stories told and retold to children, by campfire and candlelight, for more than a thousand years." - NEA Today: The Magazine of the National Education Association (U.S.)
The stranger mounted his horse. Turning a peg in the neck, away he and the horse flew. In 15 minutes he returned with a palm branch in his hand, and laid it at the king's feet.
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1. Sarah - Rating: 2/5
I was truly disappointed with "Bewitching Spell of Honey". I had heard so many great things about it, but it fell flat for me. The plot was predictable and cliché, and the characters lacked depth. I couldn't connect with any of them, and the romance felt forced and unrealistic. The writing style was also a bit bland and didn't capture my attention. Overall, I found the book to be a letdown and wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Mark - Rating: 1/5
I don't understand the hype around "Bewitching Spell of Honey". I found it to be incredibly boring and unoriginal. The story was predictable from the start, and there were no surprises or twists to keep me engaged. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any real development. The writing style was also a bit dry and didn't draw me in. I struggled to finish the book and felt like I wasted my time. I would definitely not recommend it to others.
3. Amanda - Rating: 2/5
I had high hopes for "Bewitching Spell of Honey" but was left feeling disappointed. The premise was interesting, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was uneven, with slow parts dragging on and more exciting moments feeling rushed. The characters were also quite forgettable, and I had a hard time connecting with them. Additionally, the romance aspect felt forced and lacked chemistry. Overall, I didn't find this book to be captivating or memorable.