A Treasury Of Modern Superstitions And Charms

Every age has its superstitions, and today's generation is no exception. Even as science unveils the intricate secrets of our universe and society grows ever more reliant on technology, new superstitions and the charms inspired from them continue to evolve.

A Treasury of Modern Superstitions and Charms presents an extensive compilation of these beliefs and practices that are alive and thriving in our contemporary age. Among the multitude of entries found in this book you will learn the superstitious reasoning behind such topics as:


What it means to wake up with a song stuck in your head
Why finding a cracked cell phone can be a good thing
What coming across the number 13 while channel surfing means
How keeping the ultrasound image of your child is believed to protect them later in life

Whether you are a confirmed skeptic of superstition, an accepting believer or simply a student of social customs, this compilation by author Beth Perry is sure to fascinate, teach and entertain.