Trishna & White
Tapendra Trishna and Ryan White (NPC) are two young wizard astronomers who attempt to bridge the gap between Muggle science and Wizarding magic. Their primary focus is on the stars, but their basic ideals can be applied to all forms of science.
The pair have published quite a few books and articles over the decade or so they have been active, generating harsh criticism and sometimes ridicule. There are a few who laud their efforts, but most of the Wizarding World feel that science is bogus, crackpot silliness for muggles that would never be applicable in the magical world.
They are joined in these opinions by the Blairs, a married couple who contribute to these views from the perspectives of Sociology and Biology.
Astronomy
From Circles to Telescopes: A Brief Survey of Wizarding Achievements in Astronomy
- [Author:] Tapendra Trishna
- [Publish Date:] 2002
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] Legal/4 Galleons
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
While labelled 'brief' this door stopper of a book covers the development of Wizarding astronomy, from the first stone circles to the modern armillary sphere.
Doing the Impossible: A Collection of Theories on the Coexistence of Magic and the Laws of Physics
- [Author:] Trishna & White, White (Sr.) and Lin Fang
- [Publish Date:] 2004
- [Classification:]Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] 3 Galleons, Legal
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
An ambitious collection of scholarly debate on the laws of physics, magic, and how magic can ignore such laws while other forces cannot. An educational romp, provided you can understand a word of it (and agree with their conclusions).
A Brief Catalogue of the Skies (Series, Vols 1 – 24)
- [Author:] Tapendra Trishna and Ryan White
- [Publish Date:] 1998-2008 (Ongoing Series)
- [Classification:]Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] 2 Galleons per volume, legal.
- [Businesses Sold at:]Most book stores.
Massive Star Catalogues containing both the Wizardly and Muggle classifications. Updated regularly.
The Limits of Magic: A Scholarly Discussion of the Limits of Wizarding’s Scientific Approaches and Technology
- [Author:] Trishna & White
- [Publish Date:] 2006
- [Classification:]Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] 1 Galleon, legal
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores, originally published in the American Wizard's Journal of Modern Thought
The most controversial work from the pens of Trishna and White, this book discusses their scientific and social theories on how Muggles have managed to discover more of the Universe than Wizards have, and what had led to their advancement.
The Young Wizard’s Series: A Child’s Guide to the Universe (Vols 1 – 8)
- [Author:] Tapendra Trishna
- [Publish Date:] 2002 – 2008 (ongoing)
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction, Children’s Literature
- [Cost and Regulation:] 1 Galleon per volume, no regulations.
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
The Young Wizard’s Series is a great way to get your little amateur astronomer on their feet, or to just get your child started on more advanced mathematics. With up-to-date theories from both wizard and Muggle scientists, and lessons for home study, these books are sure to make your little genius even smarter. Available in two versions: Wizard & Muggle theories, and Wizard Theories. Illustrated by Miss Alysia Harrowfax. Books in the series:
- Light
- Solar System: The Inner Planets
- Solar System: The Outer Planets
- Solar System: The Sun
- Stars
- Galaxies
- Cosmic Holes (Black Holes, White Holes and Worm Holes)
- Space Travel
- Life
Biology and Biochemistry
A Potioneer's Guide to Chemistry - How and Why Common Potion Ingredients Work the way they do
- [Author:] Ishane Blair
- [Publish Date:] 2004
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] Legal/4 Galleons
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
The first work by Mrs. Blair is a handy and interesting read on why potion ingredients can concoct the brews they do. With up-to-date Muggle science behind her explanations and and discussions, this book is sure to make your next potion-mixing session a whole new experience.
Mendel's Gift: How Muggle Genetic Engineering can be used to Improve Magical Plants
- [Author:] Ishane Blair
- [Publish Date:] 2007
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] Legal/4 Galleons
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
Mrs. Blair's extremely controversial book is certainly driven by scientific fact, if not restraint. She argues in this work how the muggle's grasp of genetics can make our potions more effective, and offers her practical demonstrations as proof. The written version of her polarizing lecture series, this book comes with a cautionary recommendation.
Junior Science: Magicless Chemistry Experiments for Children
- [Author:] Ishane Blair
- [Publish Date:] 2005
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] Legal/1 Galleon
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
Want to get your little potion-maker started at a young age? This is the work for you! With fun experiments ranging from simple to difficult and producing all sorts of fun effects, Mrs Blair offers children a fun way to get started at one of our oldest skills.
Sociological Works
Does Magic Bind Us? A Sociological Study of the Differences Between Magical and Muggle Scientific Approaches and Results
- [Author:] Mrs. Anges Farrowfoot, with contributions from White, Trishna, Andrews, Lagounov, Lin Fang and Others
- [Publish Date:]2005
- [Classification:]Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] 2 Galleons, legal.
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
The sensationalistic author of such sociological works as Swearing and Vice: The Key to Success for the Modern Woman and Underfoot: The True Future of the Male Subspecies, Mrs Farrowfoot’s first work of scientific bend might be her last (but we doubt it). With the assistance of several scientists, she makes known her theories on the differences between our magic society and the Muggles’.
Magic and Machine - How Wizards Now Depend on Muggle Innovation, and how the Anti-Muggle Stance Holds our Society Back
- [Author:] Luthas Blair
- [Publish Date:] 2006
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] Legal/4 Galleons
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
Mr. Blair certainly has his credentials, but his ideas are a bit, well, crackpot! He argues that Muggles have become the true innovators and our grasp of tradition is only hurting the Wizarding world - a polarizing read, but one to leave the reader angered.
The Great Masquerade - A History of the Interactions of Magic and Muggle
- [Author:] Luthas Blair
- [Publish Date:] 2004
- [Classification:] Non-Fiction
- [Cost and Regulation:] Legal/3 Galleons
- [Businesses Sold at:] Most book stores.
Mr. Blair here has a wonderfully informational work on the history of our hidden society, and how we came to desire this secrecy in the first place. While his otherwise crackpot theories do pop up every now and then, this is a through romp that someone of any viewpoint can enjoy.
