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In 2001, fans of the internet were introduced to scanned pages from spoof local newspaper The Framley Examiner. Packed with humdrum and preposterous news stories, classified ads, local business features and headlines that seemed to have been typed while asleep, it skewered the banal madness of small-town existence, perfectly encapsulating the British national character.Framley’s strange yet familiar community – stuffed with its own cast, insane geography and rich local history – struck a chord with those who recognised their own home towns in its reflection. The website was loved and shared by an eager public as well as famous fans from Little Britain, The Simpsons and the Cambridge Centre for Theoretical Cosmology (Professor Stephen Hawking was a Framley enthusiast).Marking the twentieth anniversary of the website's first appearance The Incomplete Framley Examiner combines the pages of the original book, published in 2002, with all the pages published online in the years since and brand new material for a bigger, more luxurious, toilet-proof compendium for the annals of history.

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In 2001, fans of the internet were introduced to scanned pages from spoof local newspaper The Framley Examiner. Packed with humdrum and preposterous news stories, classified ads, local business features and headlines that seemed to have been typed while asleep, it skewered the banal madness of small-town existence, perfectly encapsulating the British national character.Framley’s strange yet familiar community – stuffed with its own cast, insane geography and rich local history – struck a chord with those who recognised their own home towns in its reflection. The website was loved and shared by an eager public as well as famous fans from Little Britain, The Simpsons and the Cambridge Centre for Theoretical Cosmology (Professor Stephen Hawking was a Framley enthusiast).Marking the twentieth anniversary of the website's first appearance The Incomplete Framley Examiner combines the pages of the original book, published in 2002, with all the pages published online in the years since and brand new material for a bigger, more luxurious, toilet-proof compendium for the annals of history.

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Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the traditional and extraordinary in equal measure, uncovering details about the school that readers will savor, including: - The history and traditions of Hogwarts, including notable alumni - Details of the four founders, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin - How the school is organized with teachers, prefects, headboys and headgirls - Holidays, feasts and celebrations - The castle layout, classrooms, common rooms, courtyards, dungeons, secret rooms and more - Details into the "living" artwork throughout the castle - Artifacts, enchantments, protections and secret passageways - Hagrid's Hut, the Whomping Willow, The Forbidden Forest and beyond! - A visitor's guide to Hogsmeade - Castle inhabitants, including professors, ghosts and staff - Details of student life, academics, text books and much more!

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Finally, the ultimate guide to all things beauty from THE experts in clean living. Written by the editors of Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle collective, goop, this must-have beauty bible will shed a definitive light on topics such as what to eat, the importance of sleep, the power of antioxidants, and the impact of exercise, while offering tactical advice for skin issues and acne, as well as clean makeup product suggestions. Readers will also find beauty tutorials from some of goop's expert makeup artists and hair stylists. GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY will feature delicious skin-boosting recipes and 100 gorgeous photographs of real women, and of course Gwyneth and other goop friends and family, all of whom will share their own secrets, routines, and beauty rituals.

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Harry Potter''s adventures are built upon a rich tapestry of historical events dating back as far as the first century, during which an ancient Greek wizard known only as Herpo the Foul created the first usable Horcrux. It was this successful venture nearly two millennia ago that enabled the evil wizard Voldemort to create one Horcrux for each piece of his splintered soul.In The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic, the editors of MuggleNet document all of the significant historical events the shaped the wizarding world, from Herpo''s first breakthrough through the final adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. Readers will learn about the founding of Hogwarts, the beginnings of Quidditch and its rules, the creation of the sword of Gryffindor and much more. It''s the only book of its kind to delve so deep into the history and mysteries of the world of witches and wizards. Topics covered include: The creation of the Chamber of Secrets

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Your first-class ticket to building better Spanish language skills—and appreciating the diversity of Spanish-speaking culture!From the bestselling Read & Think series, this fully illustrated premium fourth edition of Read & Think Spanish brings the Spanish language to life! In addition to introducing, developing, and growing key vocabulary, this book gives you an insider’s look at the exciting diversity of life and culture in Latin America, Spanish-speaking U.S. and Spain—from traditional Guatemalan recipes and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet to biographies of luminaries like Rita Moreno to lessons on Argentinian soccer.Including more than 100 engaging articles written by native Spanish speakers, each one provides a bilingual glossary on the same page, allowing you to learn without stopping to look up new or unfamiliar words. Each chapter contains several exercises to reinforce comprehension, and this new premium edition features streaming audio recordings of 50 readings (more than 2 hours), supported by the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app.Read & Think Spanish, Premium Fourth Edition features:• New articles reflecting the current aspects of life in Latin America, Spanish-speaking U.S., and Spain • New and expanded materials in the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app (free online and via mobile)• App includes flashcards of more than 7,000 vocabulary terms• App includes audio recordings of 50 readings (2+ hours)

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A guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you tap into your inner power to manifest your desires and create the life of your dreams.“Nothing merely shows up in your experience. You attract it—all of it. No exceptions.”–Abraham-HicksWith the power of positive thinking, your thoughts become your reality. Use the ideas and exercises in this book to practice sending out and attracting more positive energy into your life. Deepen your awareness of the power within you using the inspiring prompts on these pages.Harness the Law of Attraction to understand what it is that you truly desire.Recognize your inner power to make your dreams a reality.Learn to increase your positive energy by practicing gratitude.Set a specific intention for what you want to bring into your life.Practice techniques to release negative energy and fear.Learn to craft positive affirmations for positive outcomes.

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Southern Cocktails raises a glass to the South page after page in Southern Living’s homage to quenching craft cocktails and quintessential quaffs born of the crusty characters, storied places, and the historic watering holes of the country’s most spirited region. From the Sazerac and Mint Julep to the Bushwacker and Yellowhammer, readers can mix up the best from the South’s taverns, taprooms, cantinas, and cocktail lounges, be they elegant establishments, rowdy dives, eclectic watering holes, or bustling urban drinking destinations. With incredible flip factor, this book features scenic snapshots of regional bars, iconic Southern locales, and thirst-quenching cocktails that beg for five o’clock to come sooner. Learn the origin and key ingredients of a host of famous bar standards like New Orleans’ Ramos Gin Fizz, Vieux Carre, and Brandy Milk Punch, Louisville’s Seelbach, or Savannah’s Chatham Artillery Punch, along with recipes for the many spirited mixes of today’s burgeoning craft cocktail movement.With tips for stocking bar and pantry and making cocktail basics, this gifty book will have you mixing up anything guests request.

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A photographic celebration of British wildlife and the country way of life. A Year in the Country is a book about the beauty of the British countryside, featuring stunning photography from some of Britain’s greatest wildlife photographers. The book will follow the changes in nature throughout the year and revel in the joy of the British countryside. Each season presents its own gifts to the nature lover: from the trumpeting of wild daffodils in spring to the hypnotic dive and twist of starlings gathering over roosting sites in autumn. The majesty of British wildlife is captured in stunning images that evoke a timeless country existence. Part celebration of nature, part nostalgia for a slower pace of life, this book will make a stunning gift. An escape from everyday life, A Year in the Country transports its audience to a world where the sun shines and the grass is always greener.

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For the completist, The Ultimate Binge Guide is a challenge: a bingeable bucket list of all the shows you need to see before you die (or just to be super-informed at your next dinner party). For all readers, it's a fascinating look at the evolution of TV.The guide is broken down into several sections that speak to each series' place in TV history, including:** Classics That Made the Molds (And Those That Broke Them):? The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Get Smart, Cheers, Golden Girls, Happy Days...* Tony, Walt, Don, and the Antiheroes We Loved and Hated?: Oz, Mad Men, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, The Americans, Peaky Blinders, Ozark, The Shield, Boardwalk Empire, How To Get Away With Murder...*Game-Changing Sitcoms and the Kings and Queens of Cringe: Insecure, Community, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Fleabag, Black-ish, Party Down, Veep, Catastrophe, Fresh Off the Boat, Tim and Eric, Schitt's Creek, Better Things, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Pen15, Freaks and Geeks, Broad City, Black Lady Sketch Show...* Grown-Up Genre: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, The Expanse, Supernatural, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Star Trek, Watchmen, The Witcher, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Westworld, Doctor Who..* Mysteries and Mindf--ks: Twin Peaks, Lost, Sense8, Mr. Robot, Broadchurch, The Leftovers, Fargo, Top of the Lake, Killing Eve, Wilfred, True Detective, Hannibal, Mindhunter...* Reality TV and Docuseries That Captured the Zeitgeist: The Last Dance, Making A Murderer, Cheer, Tiger King, Planet Earth, RuPaul's Drag Race, Wild Wild Country, Queer Eye, The Jinx, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown...In this punchy full-color guide, the editors of Rotten Tomatoes complement series write-ups with engaging infographics; fun sidebars (like a battle between the US and UK editions of The Office); and deep-dive essays on the streaming wars, superproducers to know, and the evolution of our collective viewing habits.

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Reflect and meditate with this guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you combine Zen Buddhism and journaling to create a daily practice that allows you to begin and end each day grounded, centered, present."I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves." -Louise HayWhether you already have an established journaling meditation practice, or you are newly committed to creating one, use this journal to bring you back to center and end each day in a place of peace, love, and mindfulness.The writing prompts, thoughtful exercises, and quotes in this colorfully illustrated book are designed to help you connect with the principles of Zen Buddhism. Each page is a new step on your journey with plenty of space to write, inspiring you with different techniques and perspectives as you use this journal as a foundation to build a calmer, healthier, more balanced life.As you practice with this book as your teacher, you will:Meditate on simple things, like the taste of tea or the feel of your pet's fur.Read and contemplate words of wisdom from Zen teachers.Build a daily practice.Learn techniques that promote calm and good sleep.Reflect on regrets, successes, memories, and goals.Color and draw mindfully.

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This giant book for kids and Harry Potter fans of all ages showcases more than 200 pages of puzzles, activities and trivia challenges in a full color collection that's certain to keep readers entertained for hours on end. From fill-in-the-blank games and mysterious mazes to chess challenges and logic puzzles, this book has enough fun to keep kids from getting bored all summer long. The book also includes hundreds of full-color photos highlighting each of the classic Harry Potter films, plus extra jokes, riddles and did you know facts throughout.

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Naughty Pictionary and Sex Toy Relays? It must be a CosmoBachelorette Party! Get your girls together because we’re throwing your bride-to-be a night she’ll never forget! Cosmo’s 25 hilariously entertaining games will have you prepping for the most epic bachelorette party ever. Featuring fun (and frequently risqué) activities by the #1 women’s magazine in the world, this pack includes everything you never knew you needed. From phallic-inspired challenges, to classic games with a tawdry twist, to brand-new bachelorette adventures, this deck will bring you a party you’ll never be able to talk about again. What happens at a bachelorette party stays at a bachelorette party, right?

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HOLDING GOD'S HAND, first published in Guideposts, is a collection of soul-soothing meditations and power-filled prayers that will comfort your spirit when life challenges your patience, courage, resolve and faith.Guideposts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope, encouragement, and inspiration to millions of people across America and the world. Through uplifting magazines, books, websites, a prayer network, and outreach programs, Guideposts helps people deepen their faith and inspires them to reach their true potential.Hear how favorite Guideposts writers have managed to find peace in the storm as they share personal reflections in HOLDING GOD'S HAND about problems within their families, challenges with their health, and how they've navigated through times when their faith has been tested. The two-minute meditations are spiritual food for the soul, offering nourishing words to guide you through everyday hassles and embrace moments of reflection and grace. Read the nourishing words from Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan as he examines how God calms the uncertainty of tomorrow. The voices in HOLDING GOD'S HAND will help guide you to a place of spiritual replenishment, and fill you with the assurance that you can overcome any obstacle when you walk hand-in-hand with God.

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Every knitter—beginner or expert—should have this journal! Guided, adaptable to different skill levels,and created by Vogue Knitting, it’s designed to meet all your needs! Whatever your level and whatever your project, TheVogue Knitting Project Journal provides the professional guidance you need and the creative freedom you want. Casual knitters will find guided entries to help them record essential information, such as needle size, yarns, and more. Experienced knitters get ample space to track alterations to existing patterns. For budding and seasoned knitwear designers alike, there’s gridded paper to draw schematics, knitter's graph paper to create charts, specialized knitter’s colorwork graph paper, and more—everything they could possibly require. With 25 project templates, vital design insight such as project yarn estimates, standard body measurements, and instructions for drawing schematics and making alterations, this is every knitter’s dream journal.

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A guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you develop a morning meditation practice that allows you to start each day grounded, centered, connected, and ready for whatever comes your way."My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy." -Louise HayWhether you already have an established morning meditation practice, or you are newly committed to creating one, use this journal to bring you back to center and greet each new day from a place of peace, love, and mindfulness.The writing prompts, exercises, and quotes in this colorfully illustrated book are designed to help you discover your personal routine and encourage you to keep with it. Each page is a new surprise with plenty of space to write, inspiring you with different techniques and perspectives as you use morning meditations as a foundation to build a happier, healthier, more joyful life.As you meditate with this book as your teacher, you will:Try out different techniques from loving kindness, to transcendental, to silent meditation.Create and recite morning affirmations.Set an intention for the day.Build a morning routine around meditation and reflection.Discover brief, accessible 5-minute guided meditations and visualizations.Learn breathing techniques and body movements to promote calm and wakefulness.Incorporate crystals, herbs, and essential oils into your practice.Color and draw mindfully.

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Who is Snape? What’s a horcrux? When did Sirius Black escape from Azkaban? Why was Hermione sorted into Gryffindor?It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Harry Potter movies and books. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer is an easy, fun, and accessible introduction to the hundreds of characters, plots, and interconnected stories that make up one of the greatest pop culture franchises of all time. Maybe you’re a First Year and need an entry level class on the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Are you trying to figure out why Slytherins are so slippery? Trying to parcel out parceltongue? Having trouble sorting out when Dumbledore battled Grindelwald? Or maybe you’re a confident Ravenclaw who wants to understand why it’s leviOsa, not levioSA! If you’re a Muggle, witch, or wizard looking for an easy entry into what literally everyone is talking about then this is the book for you. As the perfect and unauthorized resource to keep on hand when watching something for the first—or tenth—time, Smart Pop ExplainsHarry Potter Movies and Books to you like no one could!

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With a sprightly dose of insightful inspiration, a sprinkling of practical advice, and a bounty of exuberant stories by great writers, O's Little Book of Happiness features some of the best work ever to have appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine. Inside you'll find Elizabeth Gilbert's ode to the triumph of asking for what you want... Jane Smiley's tribute to the animal who taught her about lasting fulfillment... Shonda Rhimes's secret to trading stress for serenity... Brene Brown's celebration of the power of play... Neil de Grasse Tyson's take on our joyful participation in the universe... and much more. In revisiting fifteen years of the magazine's rich archives, O's editors have assembled a collection as stunning as it is spirit-lifting.

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A thoughtful collection of soul-soothing writing, O’s Little Book of Calm & Comfort is the antidote to life’s trying times.Featuring essays and interviews from some of the most celebrated contributors to O, The Oprah Magazine, this heartening collection offers solace, wisdom, and connection. Among the highlights: Nora Ephron on the state of rapture that comes from curling up with a good book; Maeve Binchy on the blessings of friends; and a stirring conversation between Oprah and the American Buddhist nun Pema Chodron that reveals how the pain we experience can create the possibility of a more joyful life. Together, these pieces from great writers and celebrated thinkers serve as a reminder that however tumultuous life may become, the world has beauty, kindness, and love enough to see us through.

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From the beginning, readers have come to O for help in figuring out who they were meant to be. O's Little Guide to Finding Your True Purpose is a blend of practical advice and real-life stories of trial, error and triumph. Each entry in this engaging and thoughtful volume guides readers in their quest to come into their own.Contributors include Paige Williams on the lessons she learned from aptitude testing; Martha Beck on how to chart your course; Patti Smith on how she found her calling; Elizabeth Gilbert on the enlightening aspects of failure; Caroline Myss on discovering your best path; and more.'Every single person who is born has a purpose,' Oprah Winfrey has said. 'Sometimes your calling is right in your own neighbourhood.'

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With seven techniques and 101 patterns, this how-to book provides detailed, clear instructions for knitting and crocheting colorful and artful socks. These projects cover a wide range of skill sets, from the beginner to the advanced knitter. You’ll learn, among other things, how to create sock heels in three different styles, knit with circular needles, knit from the toe up, and create felted textiles using your washing machine. A how-to primer on sock making is included for beginners, and size tables help you create socks that fit perfectly for all ages. Various sock styles include cable, stripe, and rainbow patterns, socks with fringe, pompons, and other embellishments, sport socks, slippers, socks with a “lodge” look, and even a dolphin motif.

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Remodelista.com is the go-to, undisputed authority for home design enthusiasts, remodelers, architects, and designers. Unlike sites that cater to all tastes, Remodelista has a singular and clearly defined aesthetic: classic pieces trump designs that are trendy and transient, and well-edited spaces take precedence over cluttered environments. High and low mix seamlessly here, and getting the look need not be expensive (think Design Within Reach meets Ikea). Remodelista decodes the secrets to achieving this aesthetic, with in-depth tours and lessons from 12 enviable homes; a recipe-like breakdown of the hardest-working kitchens and baths; dozens of do-it-yourself projects; “The Remodelista 100,” a guide to the best everyday household objects; and an in-depth look at the ins and outs of the remodeling process. In a world of design confusion, Remodelista takes the guesswork out of the process.

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The fourth book in the fan-favorite Rookie Book series, Sports Illustrated Kids explains the most popular sport in the world to its youngest fans. The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for kickoff, feet fly—a soccer match is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics, My First Book of Soccerintroduces readers to the world’s favorite game. Kids (and probably a few adults, too) will learn how the clock counts “up” and never stops, what an offside means, what’s up with those yellow cards, and how kicks become a gooooaaaallll! Illustrated "rookie" characters appears on every page, guiding the reader moment by moment, and helping to make My First Book of Soccer an ideal shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.

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A new, fully illustrated gift book commemorating the unparalleled rise, fall, and comeback of golf’s greatest champion Tiger Woods turned pro at age 20 in 1996, rapidly ascending to become the No. 1 ranked player in the world at age 21 and the youngest player ever to achieve the career Grand Slam. Woods’ second decade on the tour was one of reinvention, marked by injuries and personal struggles before a comeback that culminated in Woods first major win in 11 years at the 2019 Masters. In celebration of Woods’ first quarter century on the professional circuit, those moments and memories are collected in Tiger Woods: Celebrating 25 Years on the PGA Tour. Capturing the magic of Woods’ career as only Sports Illustrated™ can, this new volume includes more than 100 full-color photographs, some of which have become nearly as iconic as the man himself—from Woods’ earliest days on the golf course with his father to his play alongside his son, Charlie, in 2020.This commemorative book also features some of the best written coverage of Woods’s career from the pages of Sports Illustrated™, including pieces by Frank Deford, Rick Reilly, Gary Smith, Alan Shipnuck, and more.

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Your first-class ticket to building better French language skills—and appreciating the diversity of Francophone culture!From the bestselling Read & Think series, this fully illustrated premium third edition of Read & Think French brings the French language to life! In addition to introducing, developing, and growing key vocabulary, this book gives you an insider’s look at the exciting diversity of life and culture the French-speaking world— from etiquette at the French table to the comedians of Quebec to the gastronomic flavors of the French West Indies.Including more than 100 engaging articles written by native French speakers, each one provides a bilingual glossary on the same page, allowing you to learn without stopping to look up new or unfamiliar words. Each chapter contains several exercises to reinforce comprehension. This premium edition features streaming audio recordings of 35 readings (more than 2 hours), supported by the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app.Read & Think French, Premium Third Edition features: New articles reflecting the current aspects of life in the French-speaking world New and expanded materials in the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app (free online and via mobile) App includes flashcards of more than 7,000 vocabulary terms App includes audio recordings of 35 readings (2+ hours)

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This comprehensive tome examines every aspect of the Hogwarts curriculum, from class descriptions and exam questions to potion ingredients and the magical world's perspective on Muggle history. Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the full breadth of instruction at Hogwarts, as well as the fine details of each class, from each class syllabus to final exams. Inside, readers will find insights into: - Classes by year, - Textbooks and where to buy them, - Exams and school work, - Professors and students of note, - History of studies, - Classroom layouts, - Potion ingredients, - Plant field guide, - History of Magic, - Legilimency, - Muggle Studies, - Defence against the dark arts - And much, much more!

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From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this beautiful book details ever monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter film, book or theatrical production. Readers will find more than 200 fascinating, magical creatures in all, with each entry providing a number of important classifications, including first appearance in Harry Potter lore, location, disposition, physical appearance, attack abilities, defenses and intriguing story facts. Readers will also find rich descriptions for each entry, detailing each creature's history (or biography, in the case of specific creature characters), habitat and impact on the various stories from throughout the Wizarding World.

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The sixth and final instalment in this series of small, inspirational books from the editors of O, the Oprah Magazine, O's Little Guide to the Big Questions is a collection of thought-provoking stories and essays on the wisdom to be gleaned from asking (and answering) life’s biggest questions. With contributions from Gloria Steinem, Rita Wilson and many more inspirational writers and artists, this stunning collection will help you find your route personal happiness.What matters most? What is my purpose? When is the right time to make a change? Who is most important to me? Asking (and answering) the big questions can be terrifying – but it is the only way to put yourself on the path towards living your best life. Big questions can be forces of empowerment, motivation and clarification. The editors at O, The Oprah Magazine have combed through the magazine’s extensive archives to assemble O’s Little Guide to the Big Questions, a collection of stirring, motivating, thought-provoking pieces from great writers and celebrated thinkers, that offers wise guidance and inspiration to anyone feeling lost or in need of a reset.

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This easy-to-use tarot journal offers a helpful introduction to building a daily practice with your cards and includes 6 months of space to record daily, weekly, and monthly readings.Whether you are seeking to develop a daily tarot practice or are looking to organize and improve your current routine, this journal will guide you to deepen your connection to your cards and get the most from your readings.Following an introduction that includes a chart of the cards and their basic meanings, sample spreads, ideas for creating a dedicated space, and setting intention, this journal has space for 6 months of recorded readings and reflections. You'll set goals, track changes and improvements in all areas of your life, and strengthen your intuition and understanding of tarot.

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Prepare yourself for a good night's rest with this guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you develop an evening meditation practice that allows you to end each day grounded, centered, connected."I lovingly release the day and slip into peaceful sleep, knowing tomorrow will take care of itself." -Louise HayWhether you already have an established evening meditation practice, or you are newly committed to creating one, use this journal to bring you back to center and end each day in a place of peace, love, and mindfulness.The writing prompts, thoughtful exercises, and quotes in this colorfully illustrated book are designed to help you discover your personal routine and encourage you to keep with it. Each page is a new surprise with plenty of space to write, inspiring you with different techniques and perspectives as you use evening meditations as a foundation to build a calmer, healthier, more balanced life.As you meditate with this book as your teacher, you will:Try out different techniques, from loving kindness, to transcendental, to silent meditation.Create and recite evening affirmations.Begin a gratitude practice.Build an evening routine around meditation and reflection.Discover brief, accessible 5-minute guided meditations and visualizations.Learn breathing techniques and body movements to promote calm and good sleep.Incorporate crystals, herbs, and essential oils into your practice.Color and draw mindfully.

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A lush sourcebook of nearly two thousand tattoo designs from artists around the world. From the editors of TattooFinder.com, it's a fantastic compendium for people who want to think before they ink! Whether you're tattoo-curious or tattoo-crazy, The Tattoo Sourcebook has everything you need to pick and choose the perfect design for you. Browse the nearly two thousand designs included - everything from Celtic and tribal to butterflies and fairies. It's a visual compendium of high-quality, detailed designs from artists all over the world including contributions and commentary from famed tattooists Friday Jones (who inked Angelina Jolie and Janeane Garofalo), Lyle Tuttle (who tattooed Cher and Jane Fonda), Guy Aitchison, Rand Johnson, Edward Lee, and more. And if you're a tattoo newbie, find out everything you need to know before you get inked. Crosses, dragons, astrological signs, snakes, phoenixes, and more - this is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone whose tattoo itch is starting to burn!

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Updated to include a number of new species not previously include, Seafood Handbook, Second Edition remains the only professional seafood reference guide. Easy to use and comprehensive, this book covers the sourcing, cooking, nutrition, product forms, names, and global supply information for more than 100 types of finfish and shellfish, with two oversized posters for quick reference. Professionals in the foodservice industry who need to make menu selections or purchase fish, and seafood buyers will benefit from this in-depth guide.

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A guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write down your dreams as you explore the signs and messages you receive each night as you sleep.“The door to your heart and to your dreams opens inward.” –Louise HayWander through the wild dreamscape inside your mind with this journal as your trusty guide. The writing prompts, exercises, and quotes in this colorfully illustrated book are designed to help you decode the whispered messages and subtle signs you receive from the Universe as you sleep.Each page is a new surprise with plenty of space to write, inspiring and motivating you to use the wisdom of your dreams to create a happier, healthier, more joyful life.As you travel the on this path inward, you will:Take the time to write out your reoccurring dream and finally decipher its meaning.Draw the face of the ancestor, spirit, or guide who comes to you in the night with advice.Reflect on dreams you had as a child.Ask your dreams questions and record the answers.Discover how moon phases, crystals, herbs, or essential oils can impact your dreams.Create a space for healing—safe from daily stressors—in sleep.Not just sleep, but rest.

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Hook. Wet Hot American Summer. Valley of the Dolls. There are some movies that defy traditional standards -- films panned by critics that go on to become beloved classics and cult phenoms anyway.In Rotten Movies We Love, the editors at Rotten Tomatoes - the leading online aggregator of movie and TV show reviews -- explore and celebrate these underrated films. The book is comprised of short write-ups on "rotten" movies, focusing on why we love them, why they scored so low on RT's infamous Tomatometer, fun stories about their making, and how they have became pop-culture touchstones. The book is broken into seven categories that hint at the reasoning found within - People's Champs, Cult Leaders, Sequels Worth a Second Look and so on - and will also feature 15 essays by critics from Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker and more, each about a rotten movie that they love. Punctuated with black-and-white film stills and punchy two-colour illustrations, the book is a fun romp through quirky, unusual film history.Featured films include:Cherry 2000Die Hard with a VengeanceBad BoysValley of the DollsFirst Wives ClubSpace JamThe WizThe Greatest ShowmanBurlesqueThe HolidayHocus PocusXanadu

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In this exquisite anthology, Editor in Chief Carolyn Turgeon and the editors of Faerie Magazine welcome you into an enchanted realm rich with myth, mystery, romance, and abundant natural beauty. Organized into four sections-Flora and Fauna, Fashion and Beauty, Arts and Culture, and Home, Food, and Entertaining-this gorgeous volume offers an array of exquisite vintage4 and contemporary fine art and photography, literature, essays, do-it-yourself projects, and recipes that provide hours of reading, viewing, and dreaming pleasure, along with a multitude of ideas for modern-day living and entertaining with a distinctive fairy touch.

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MUNCHIES brings the hugely popular show Chef's Night Out (on VICE Media's food website, MUNCHIES) to the page with snapshots of food culture in cities around the world, plus tall tales and fuzzy recollections from 65 of the world's top chefs, including Anthony Bourdain, Dominique Crenn, David Chang, Danny Bowien, Wylie Dufresne, Inaki Aizpitarte, and Enrique Olvera, among others. Then there are the recipes: dishes these chefs cook when they're done feeding customers, and ready to feed their friends instead. With chapters like "Drinks" (i.e. how to get your night started), "Things with Tortillas," "Hardcore" (including pizzas, nachos, poutines, and more), and "Morning After" (classy and trashy dishes for the bleary-eyed next day), MUNCHIES features more than 65 recipes to satisfy any late-night craving and plenty of drinks to keep the party going.

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Want a healthy dinner on the table but don’t have time to cook? Need to keep things simple for a weeknight dinner? Then you’re going to love this book—it’s full of simple, satisfying, delicious dinners that can all be made in just one pot. If you think one-pot meals are just heavy stews, you’ll be amazed at the spectacular array of nutritious dishes on offer here. Th e meals in this book range from paellas, pilafs, and risottos to frittatas, braises, casseroles, and roasts. Plus you’ll find advice on some of the essential tools for one-pot cooking; favorites include the large nonstick skillet, the Dutch oven, the slow-cooker, the roasting pan, and the wok. Flip through this book, filled with recipes for over 100 meals, most accompanied by mouthwatering photos, and you’ll be hungry to try them for yourself. Each recipe has been tested and approved by the EatingWell Test Kitchen. And they’re easy—most take less than 45 minutes and call for simple, easy-to-find ingredients. You’ll feel good about serving these meals to your family, knowing that each one has been approved by EatingWell Magazine’s team of registered dietitians. The recipes follow simple, sound nutrition principles: they use lean meats and seafood; plenty of herbs and spices rather than loads of butter, cream, and salt for seasoning; lots of vegetables; and whole grains over refined grains. All this plus fewer dishes to wash afterwards! It’s the authoritative guide to quick and easy one-pot meals.

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