{"product_id":"the-book-of-superstitions-black-cats-yellow-flowers-broken-mirrors-cracked-sidewalks-and-more-cultural-behaviors-myths-explained","title":"The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors \u0026 Myths Explained","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover why superstitions have bewitched us for centuries with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Superstitions\u003c\/em\u003e. Fingers crossed you'll love this book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eShelby El Otmani\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelby El Otmani is a New Hampshire–based writer and radio producer. Shelby’s experience in broadcast journalism along with a lifelong interest in psychology inspired her to explore how we develop our beliefs, why they stick with us, and how media and technology impact the decisions we make. Outside of work, you can probably find her surfing, learning kung fu, or hanging out at a coffee shop with a good book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e9781646433704\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e192\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e7.3(h) x 4.7(w) x 0.7(d) inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cider Mill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210711879903,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1591\/9933\/files\/9781646433704_3fcef433-a73e-46e4-9cfb-f064d8a0a3ca.webp?v=1722975046","url":"https:\/\/www.cattailcottagenc.com\/products\/the-book-of-superstitions-black-cats-yellow-flowers-broken-mirrors-cracked-sidewalks-and-more-cultural-behaviors-myths-explained","provider":"Cattail Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}