The 3rd edition of the original text, first published on the web in 1996.
Main Entry: lev·i·tate Pronunciation: 'le-v&-"tAt Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -tat·ed; -tat·ing Etymology: levity Date: 1673 intransitive senses : to rise or float in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation transitive senses : to cause to levitate.
Main Entry: lev·i·ty Pronunciation: 'le-v&-tE Function: noun Etymology: Latin levitat-, levitas, from levis light in weight Date: 1564 1 : excessive or unseemly frivolity 2 : lack of steadiness : CHANGEABLENESS
Main Entry: change·able Pronunciation: 'chAn-j&-b&l Function: adjective Date: 13th century 1: capable of change: as a : able or apt to vary <changeable weather> 2 : subject to change : ALTERABLE 3 : FICKLE d : IRIDESCENT - change·abil·i·ty/ noun - change·able·ness/ noun - change·ably/adverb
Levitation, or “How to Float”
A book about hubris, wonder and will by Steve Karr.
Reading the book first is strongly recommended, just like the tens of thousands of folks since it was first published on the web in 1996.
