Through the use of magical potions and a wand she transformed her enemies, or those who offended her, into animals.

It is a matter of opinion whether this demonstrates a lack of attention to craftsmanship or a conscious effort to expand the boundaries of science fiction, either into a kind of magical realism, continuing the process of literary exploration that he had begun with Stranger in a Strange Land, or into a kind of literary metaphor of quantum science ( The Number of the Beast dealing with the Observer problem, and The Cat Who Walks Through Walls being a direct reference to the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment ).

Through late 14th century Old French magique, the word " magic " derives via Latin magicus from the Greek adjective magikos ( μαγικός ) used in reference to the " magical " arts of the Persian Magicians ( Greek: magoi, singular mágos, μάγος ), the Zoroastrian astrologer priests of the ancient Persian Empire.

Through one of these magical journeys she meets and later dates a witch named Richard Montana ( Balthazar Getty ), a relationship which mirrors the love affair Phoebe had with Cole as Richard attempts to avoid the temptations of dark magic.

Through magic rituals that may involve chants, runes, candles, potions, mystic symbols, and other such preparations, Doctor Druid can achieve various magical feats.

Through the encouragement of a coach or other guiding figure, for instance a wise old man or a magical negro, the contender overcomes previously insurmountable limitations and achieves his or her potential or even beyond, usually by some sort of victory, for instance in an athletic competition.

Through beneficent deeds and Jewish observance, the Jewish people restore cosmic harmony in the Divine realm, healing the exile of the Shechina with God's transcendence, revealing the essential Unity of God.

Through the series he petitions her for help and talks with her in Welsh, as a down to earth steward of the common people, more accessible than a remote and mysterious God, a local channel of healing and benediction.

Through the use of this palm healing ( sometimes referred to as " tenohira " ( 掌, meaning " the palm "), practitioners believe that they are transferring universal energy ( reiki ) in the form of ki through the palms that allows for self-healing and and a state of equilibrium.

Through signs and taped programs in both Luo and English, the exhibition also explains the origins of the Luo people, their migration to western Kenya, traditional healing plants, and the process of establishing a new home.

Ted is very active in his foundation, the Ted Nolan Foundation “ Through the philosophy of healthy lifestyle, the Ted Nolan Foundation is committed to the healing process to renew and revitalize the mind, body and spirit of our young people.

Through this revelation, it is believed that God encourages the faith of the believer to receive the healing or comfort that God offers.

Through the assistance of Danish-born artist Soren Edsberg, the acquisition of " Christ healing at the pool of Bethesda ," owned by Indre Mission, Copenhagen, Denmark, was recently made possible for The Museum of Art, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA.

) Through much of the modern era, it was thought that play texts were popular items among Renaissance readers that provided healthy profits for the stationers who printed and sold them.

Through the 1960s and 1970s, archaeologists have uncovered urban sites, bronze implements, and tombs in the same locations cited in ancient Chinese historical texts regarding Xia ; at a minimum, the Xia Dynasty marked an evolutionary stage between the late neolithic cultures and the typical Chinese urban civilization of the Shang Dynasty.

Through this text, Percival's ideas became pervasive guidelines throughout the United States as other texts were derived from them.

Through most of its long history, hieratic was used for writing administrative documents, accounts, legal texts, and letters, as well as mathematical, medical, literary, and religious texts.

Through the Middle Ages Etymologiae was the textbook most in use, regarded so highly as a repository of classical learning that, in a great measure, it superseded the use of the individual works of the classics themselves, full texts of which were no longer copied and thus were lost.

Through accident or design, other RAF units came to be mostly manned by RNZAF pilots, including No. 243 Squadron RAF in Singapore, No. 258 Squadron RAF in the UK and several Wildcat and Hellcat units of the FAA ( leading some texts to claim these types were used by the RNZAF ).

Mabel Wood Hill's Aesop's Fables Interpreted Through Music ( New York 1920 ) was less ambitious, setting only seven prosaic texts.

Through texts of Publius Ovidius Naso and Plutarch, the myth about the origin of the Rhodope mountains and the Balkan mountain range has reached us: " Rhodopa and Hemus were brother and sister.

Through the mass distribution of particular shanty forms through recordings and clubs, the Folk Revival has had the effect of creating an impression of rather consistent forms of texts and tunes — a sharp contrast to the highly variable and often improvised nature of work-based shanty singing.

Through her friends, she managed to publish two texts: Olympe de Gouges au tribunal révolutionnaire, where she related her interrogations and her last work, Une patriote persécutée, where she condemned the Terror.

Through continuous research, their work is to identify and translate documents and texts that shed new insight into this important period of history.

Through accident or design, several RAF units came to be mostly manned by RNZAF pilots ( for example No. 243 Squadron RAF in Singapore, No. 258 Squadron RAF in the UK and several Wildcat and Hellcat units of the FAA-leading some texts to claim these types of aircraft were used by the RNZAF ).

According to the introduction of show-an exhibition organized at the Baltimore Museum of Art-“ Through the simple technology of the slide projector and 35 mm color transparency, artists discovered a tool that enabled the transformation of space through the magnification of projected pictures, texts, and images ”.

Through the texts Baraga published in his missionary years, the Slovenes learned about aspects of Native American culture and the United States.

" Through three sections rife with asterisks and superscript roman numerals ," using a mixture of fiction, essay, prose poetry, and memoir, love affair * " challenges the ways in which we construct narratives and read texts ," as it " wends a story of broken relationships, deploying everything from mimosa trees and spring to nightclubs and crack-smoke ," and explores " the way we learn to love and love again.

Through the Digital Library System, data searching and viewing full texts of web databases are possible on the library web-site.

Through the use of womanist imagination, Weems helps students to understand female roles, personalities, and woman-to-woman relationships during the time when the biblical texts were written.

Through comparative etymology, analysis of ancient texts ( including pre-Hebrew Semitic language ), and pharmacological consistencies she contends that the word kaneh-bosm actually refers to cannabis and was used in ancient Jewish religious rites, as a medicine and ritual sacrament.

For his courses on nonviolence and the literature of peace, McCarthy's course texts include " Solutions To Violence " and " Strength Through Peace: the Ideas and People of Nonviolence.

Through her children Agnes would exert much influence in Jerusalem for almost 20 years.

Through speaking engagements and fundraisers, he was able to raise $ 10 million toward her campaign.

Through the aegis of her scientific uncle, Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, a chemist and vice chancellor of the University of London, she consulted with botanists at Kew Gardens, convincing George Massee of her ability to germinate spores and her theory of hybridisation.

Through an acting career that spanned 57 years, Wray attained international renown as an actress in horror movie roles, leading to many considering her as the first " scream queen ".

Through her correspondence with her sister, Mrs Dewes, Mary wrote of Swift in 1733: " he calls himself my master and corrects me when I speak bad English or do not pronounce my words distinctly ".

Through her sister Gertrude, she was the aunt of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.

Through her friendship with Martha Root, Lidia accepted Bahá ’ u ’ lláh and became a member of the Bahá ’ í faith.

Through United Artists, Pickford continued to produce and perform in her own movies ; she could also distribute them the way she chose.

Through her mother, Mary was a granddaughter of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

Through writing she was able to gain approval from her family.

Through Lady Kent he met her steward, the jurist John Selden who influenced his later writings.

Through Flora, Waverley meets Bonnie Prince Charlie, and under her influence goes over to the Jacobite side and takes part in the Battle of Prestonpans.

Through her maternal grandfather, she is a descendant of Zacharie Cloutier.

Through her recommendations to Congress, the President speaks collectively for the People as they petition Government for a redress of grievances, and thus her recommendations embody popular sovereignty.

* January 25 – Dutch author Anne de Vries releases the first volume of her novel Journey Through the Night ( Reis door de nacht ) set during World War II.

Through the season, Willow worries that she may lose control and attack her friends.

Through Mrs. Allen's old school friend Mrs. Thorpe, she meets her daughter Isabella, a vivacious and flirtatious young woman, and quickly becomes friends.

Through their discussions, Amélie is forced to examine her own life and her attraction to a quirky young man who strangely collects the discarded photographs from passport photo booths.