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Learn to grow top-quality cannabis with this friendly and accessible guide. Cultivating cannabis at home is rewarding, economical, and allows you to decide how it’s grown and what goes into the process. In Homegrown Cannabis, herbalist and grower Alexis Burnett will show you how to nurture plants from seed or clone to harvest with the principles of regenerative and organic farming in mind. You’ll learn to select cultivars, maintain optimal growing conditions, fight pests and diseases, and provide key nutrients—all without chemicals. With helpful photographs, step-by-step tutorials, and troubleshooting sections, Homegrown Cannabis will give you the confidence to care for this beautiful and powerful plant.

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Baffle your brain in the most delightful way! Do you like crosswords that are light, easy, and breezy? Then these small, carefree 11x13 puzzles are just what you need. Because they’re bite-sized, you can complete each one in a few minutes—while still enjoying a challenge. Perfect for carrying around anywhere, this entertaining collection will test your wits on a variety of fun subjects.

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Age range 6 to 9 A nineteenth-century boy from a Mississippi River town recounts his adventures as he travels down the river with a runaway slave, encountering a family involved in a feud, two scoundrels pretending to be royalty, and Tom Sawyer's aunt who mistakes him for Tom.Classic Starts is a gorgeously produced, thoughtfully written series of abridged editions of beloved classics. Rewritten to accommodate the reading and interest level of children who are too young to tackle the larger unabridged volumes, this series offers a great way to introduce young readers to favourite tales.

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In search of easy-to-solve crosswords? This collection is sure to please! When you want to relax, rather than strain your brain, there's nothing better than puzzles that give you a light workout. That's exactly what these 72 daily-sized themed crosswords do. They don't contain complicated clues or weird "crosswordese" words that show up only in puzzles. So take it easy . . . and have fun!

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Easy doesn't have to mean boring! Easy doesn’t have to mean boring! These puzzles have a real sense of fun, with inventive themes that are presented in a friendly, approachable style. Solvers will also smile when they run across conversational clues inspired by the author’s life. This book is great for experienced puzzlers who want to enjoy playful crosswords without frustration—and it will also give newer solvers the chance to experience a wider variety of themes than easy crosswords usually offer.

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A giant crossword collection from the Los Angeles Times, featuring puzzles by the nation’s top creators. From the pages of the famous Los Angeles Times come puzzles from some of the best crossword constructors around—all of the highest quality in terms of grid design, words within the grid, and fun, fresh themes. This book contains a whopping 300 puzzles that range from easy to weekend-level challenging, with perforated pages for easy removal.

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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union . . . establish this Constitution for the United States of America.A simple, unintimidating introduction to the US Constitution and the rights it grants every American citizen. The American Constitution is one of the nation’s most important documents—but what is it saying, exactly? This book helps children understand the answer to that question. In simple, accessible language, it describes how the Constitution was drafted and who the Founding Fathers were; provides a summary of all the articles, amendments, and the Bill of Rights; and explains why the document remains so relevant today.

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These writings have been drawn from Obama's speeches, interviews, essays, books, social media posts, and other writings over the past 20 years. Arranged thematically, the quotations reveal his thoughts and feelings, and even the occasional joke, about the many issues he faced during his two terms as president, from universal healthcare and same-sex equality to racial equality, and the threat of terrorism.

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Aven Green was born without arms - and by age 13 has learned how to do almost everything without them. Hiding out in the library, she meets Connor, a boy with Tourette’s syndrome. Together, they begin exploring the park, where they find themselves wrapped up in the mysterious disappearance of the owner - and the park's tarantula population. Aven's about to find out just what she's capable of... even without arms.

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"It is safer to be feared than loved." These words embody the spirit of The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli's classic work of political philosophy. Machiavelli's advice for how a ruler should acquire and ruthlessly exercise power over others continues to be relevant to contemporary readers more than five centuries after it was first published. This is one of Barnes & Noble's 'Collectible Editions' classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an elegantly designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging. Durable and collectible, these volumes are an indispensable cornerstone of every home library.

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Enjoy a little down-time, brain-boosting activity! Not too easy, not too hard, these 72 crosswords from the Tuesday papers are just what beginners crave for a supreme solving experience.

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From the National Wildlife Federation® comes the most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American trees. The Jeffrey Pine, Coconut Palm, Staghorn Sumac, and Western Hemlock: this single, portable volume features these, plus more than 700 other tree species and varieties, with special emphasis on their leaves, bark, fruits, and flowers. More than 2,000 stunning images show these trees in their natural habitats. Other features include: a unique identification tip for each tree; range maps showing distribution in North America; How to Identify a Tree section; a detailed glossary of tree parts and leaf, fruit, flower, and bark types; essays on ecology, conservation, and North America’s important forest types; plus a complex species and quick-flip indexes. The guide’s unique waterproof cover makes it especially valuable for use in the field.

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From the ABCs and the “1-2-3s” to full sentences, this fun guide, illustrated with photos of children signing, teaches youngsters all the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). They’ll start with the alphabet and counting, and move on to vocabulary for family, pets, and the home; things at school; days of the week; colors; favorite foods; sports and hobbies; and much more. Often, a sentence accompanies the sign, so that kids can grasp the use of verbs and other parts of ASL grammar. There are even explanations of how to change a statement into a question just by changing your facial expression. Now, even hearing kids can communicate easily with deaf friends or family members and have secret conversations whenever they want.

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Black Beauty chronicles the life of a horse in Victorian England. At the hands of different owners, he experiences discipline, friendship, overwork, and, ultimately, love. Young readers will be moved by this empathetic novel about animal hardship-a story that's still relevant today.

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Those who would suppress and destroy you stand not a chance when confronted with the power that lies within these pages . . . Elliott D'Angelo-Brandt is sick and tired of putting up with it all. Every week, she attends a support group for teen victims of sexual assault, but all they do is talk. Elliott's done with talking. What she wants is justice. And she has a plan for getting it: a spell book that she found in her late mom's belongings that actually works. Elliott recruits a coven of fellow survivors from the group. She, Madeline, Chloe, and Bea don't have much in common, but they are united in their rage at a system that heaps judgments on victims and never seems to punish those who deserve it. As they each take a turn casting a hex against their unrepentant assailants, the girls find themselves leaning on each other in ways they never expectedand realizing that revenge has heavy implications. Each member of the coven will have to make a choice: continue down the path of ma

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Wrathis the story of a genetically enhanced lab rat whose supersized intelligence helps him to engineer his escape into the world outside the lab: a world vastly ill-equipped to deal with the menace he represents.

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The young and beautiful Christine Daa has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice or a gentleman in a mask.

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James Joyce's semi-autobiographical first novel explores the author's own love-hate relationship with Ireland through Stephen Dedalus, Joyce's literary alter ego. Dedalus yearns to be an artist, but must first overcome the aspects of Irish society, like school and the church, that he feels restrains his creativity and stifles his soul.

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Written in 1826, but set in 1757,The Last of the Mohicansportrays ordinary men and women caught in the crossfires of the French and Indian War, when France and Great Britain battled for control of North America.

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The Enneagram is an incredibly powerful tool for understanding personality types: who we are, how we function best in the world, and how we relate to each other. A Little Bit of Enneagram is an essential guide to the basics of this amazing system, including background and history and a basic overview of the nine major motivations.

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Esta dulce historia narra cómo un niño y un extraterrestre descubren la importancia de la familia y la amistad. Ya está disponible en pasta blanda. Cuando un niño conoce a un pequeño extraterrestre perdido, los dos entablan una amistad fantástica de inmediato.Van a la escuela, exploran el vecindario y se divierten mucho. Pero de pronto, a la hora de dormir, elextraterrestrese siente muy, muy triste. Podrá el niño descubrir qué necesita su nuevo compañero más que nada en el mundo? Esta graciosa y conmovedora historia es la prueba de que las amistades y la familia son lo más importante del universo, sin importar quién seas.

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Relive the vibrant 1990s with trivia maven Buzzy Cohen!Known for his charismatic presence onJeopardy!, including a 2016 winning streak and triumph in the 2017 Tournament of Champions, Buzzy brings his quizmaster expertise to this nostalgic tribute. As the co-host of theInsideJeopardy!podcast, Buzzy has captivated followers and game show fans alike, and withBaby Got Facts:Totally '90s Triviahe's created the must-havetrivia bookfor '90s enthusiasts and trivia lovers. Inside you'll find:Standard trivia questions:Challenge yourself to multipage quizzes including questions ranging from multiple-choice to open-ended questions that cover the breadth of'90s pop culture. Trivia puzzles: Enjoy alternating quizzes and puzzles in various formats to keep your game night lively, including unique trivia puzzles that will test your knowledge and keep the fun going. Interesting facts&pop culture trivia:Engross yourself with sections dedicated toTV trivia,fun facts, and everythingweird but trueabout t

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The 366 quotes from classic literature in this deluxememory journal provide five years of approachablejournaling reflection for bibliophiles.

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A 100-day journal that will not only improve your drawing skills, but ignite creativity in all areas of your life. Boost your creative confidence in any field by exercising your artistic muscle in the most elemental way: drawinga form of expression, visual language, and idea generation. Everyone has the ability to draw, contrary to popular belief. Your unconscious mind is always working at taking in content and making new associations. In this unique sketch journal, creativity expert Caleb Robertson helps you tap into that trove of inspiration by guiding you through 100 days of engaging and thought-provoking exercise prompts. The exercises are divided into four categories: thinking-outside-the-box challenges, personal interpretation, comparing and contrasting elements, and perception. Each page also includes a tip to help you if you get stuck, and an inspo takeaway to keep you motivated and self-aware. You don't need perfect technique or an art degree to gain the benefits of a d

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Sparks fly between a charming witch and a stoic grim reaper in the steamy, suspenseful fourth installment of Juliette Cross's Stay a Spell series. Everybody likes Livvy Savoie. Not only does she have the magical gift of persuasion, perfect for working in PR, but her natural charisma also charms everyone she meets . . . except Gareth Blackwater, the annoyingly brilliant work nemesis who seems to despise her. The feeling is mutual. A grim reaper, Gareth is rarely, if ever, moved beyond his broody, stoic state. But when he's partnered up with Livvy in a company competition for charity, his peace of mind is destroyed. He's convinced the flesh-melting attraction he feels must be her witchy magic at work. Now forced to collaborate, their constant bickering turns into sparks flying, and Livvy learns that this enigmatic grim is more powerful than any supernatural she's met. And when Livvy becomes the obsessive target of a dangerous warlock, the full force of Gareth's abilities beco

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Little Sara Crewe, once pampered by her beloved father, is suddenly penniless and abandoned in a boarding school. Though she endures the mistreatment of the cruel headmistress, Miss Minchin, Sara manages to keep her kind heart despite her circumstances.This timeless story of a poor but compassionate orphan has won children over for generations.

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Is this a book of logic puzzles or a coloring book? Why not both? The intricate, visually appealing puzzles in this book are based on slitherlink: a sudoku-like puzzle that involves drawing lines on a grid of dots to form one big loop. Standard slitherlink puzzles are solved on a square grid, with each clue indicating how many sides of the surrounding square have lines drawn on them. This book, however, features elaborate tiled grids with triangles, hexagons, octagons, and more, allowing for endless variations from page to page. The gorgeous kaleidoscopic designs can be colored before, after, or even during solving. Mind-bending as the puzzles may seem, a warm-up section of standard slitherlink followed by easy kaleidoscope puzzles (plus help from a detailed tutorial) will offer a welcoming experience for all levels of solver.

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No canines are cooler than the twenty stylin' and wildin' dogs in this hilarious set of 20 postcards by artist Carly Beck. These paintings of perfectly dressed dogs feature top breeds like Frenchies, retrievers, and many more, each inviting you into a world that's part Richard Scarry, part Vogue fashion shoot.

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The fictional portrait of Woolf's close friend and lover Vita Sackville-West, the hero Orlando is a young nobleman in Elizabethan England, a dreamy and romantic youth who wakes up one day to find himself transformed, astonishingly, into a woman. Over the span of three centuries, Orlando will fall in love many times and rub shoulders with the great artists and writersand observe how differently history treats men than women. Bold and tender, Orlando is a truly multi-faceted work that has been hailed as a satire of biography, a queer classic, and a loving portrait of an irrepressible spirit.

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When seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is invited to Northanger Abbey, the grand and forbidding ancestral seat of her suitor, Henry Tilney, she allows the Gothic novels she's obsessed with to fill her mind with terrible suspicions. What is the mystery surrounding the death of Henry's mother?

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Sent to live with her rich cousins, the Bertrams, at the age of ten, Fanny Price is acutely aware of her humble rank.

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To all outside appearances, Edna Pontellier is a respectable married woman, but one lazy summer vacation and an apparently harmless infatuation will push Edna beyond this quiet, settled life, placing her directly at odds with society's expectations of what a woman should be.

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Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse delights in interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée, Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

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Featuring 100 rules on self care for Body, Mind, and Spirit, this book will give you the information and tools to you need to easily and successfully implement self-care into your daily routine. Everyone knows that self care is importantbut who has the time? This book, written by a veteran health journalist, with research backed by scientific research, will help you understand and implement healthful, nourishing behaviors in 100 easy-to-follow rules. From improving sleep, to eating mindfully, to combating loneliness, to easing stress, to fostering nourishing human connection this book will shows that not only is self-care for everyone, but can be achieved by everyone by simple, mindful tweaks.Written and researched by a veteran health journalist and backed by scientific research,this is anessential guide to healthful living for the modern human.

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Push the boundaries of your awareness and live your most metaphysical life with this mind-blowing exploration of esoteric teachings and reality-transcending practices by Maggie Wilson, author of the Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck. Metaphysics explores the abstract concepts of space, time, and perception, and dwells in the amazing power of our own minds. This abstract, world-bending, psychedelic guide to metaphysical living is a mission statement for anyone who wishes to push the boundaries of consciousness with exciting esoteric knowledge of all varieties. Maggie Wilson introduces readers to quantum theory, astral tripping, and plant spirit medicine, among many other studies that will help them expand their understanding of the world. This exciting and enlightening guideopens readers to a brave new world of experience and asks them to be fearless in accessing the unending potential of their awareness. Learn how to decipher everything and live with a metaphysical mindset with

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A brilliant blend of graphic and literary narration and a lovely work of art in itself.Kirkus, STARRED Review Rendered in gorgeously carved wood blocks and buffeted with historical supplemental material, John Vasquez Mejias's The Puerto Rican War tells the story of the the 1950 insurrection on the island that resulted in 38 deaths and a failed assassination attempt against President Harry S. Truman. Told as a fable, in which the leaders of the movement are visited by the ghosts of Michael Collins and Gandhi, this book showcases an important and often overlooked moment in American history and a historical touchstone for the Puerto Rican independence movement.

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From the frontlines of the COVID crisis to the real events behind the meteoric rise and unfathomable fall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, one of the most powerful women in New York State government history shares her gripping and candid story for the first time. When COVID-19 hit the United States, New York governor Andrew Cuomo was thrust onto the national stage, hailed around the globe for his leadership. Alongside him every step of the way, Melissa DeRosa quickly became a household name. In her riveting memoir, DeRosa details her journey as a young woman in politics rising to the highest levels of government, writing with raw honesty and vulnerability about the personal challenges she faceda failing marriage, infertility, death threats, misogynywhile navigating unprecedented professional landmines along the way. DeRosa gives readers a front-row seat to the white-knuckle ride from the epicenter of the deadliest pandemic in US history to the never-before-told story behind the #MeToo scan

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The Little Bit of Self-Care boxed set is a wonderful way to gain introductory knowledge of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga, three crucial subjects that can lead to a wealth of healing and self-understanding.

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Sappho Clarkbeautiful, mysterious, Southernarrives in Boston to earn her living as a stenographer. She lodges with the Smith family and immediately becomes a source of fascination to the them: Ma Smith is impressed by Sappho's financial independence; Dora Smith admires Sappho's quiet self-possession; and Will Smith, Dora's brother, falls madly in love with Sappho. But as Sappho enters the Smiths' community, it becomes clear that her beauty is a lure to bad actors, including someone who entertains dark suspicions about her past. . . A murder mystery, the story of a friendship, and a romance set in Boston's thriving, politically active middle-class Black community, Contending Forces is an unjustly forgotten American classic.

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If it had not rained on a certain May morning, Valancy Stirling's whole life would have been entirely different. . . One day, Valancy Stirling, a quiet, shy old maid, decides to stop listening to her nosy, small-minded relatives and start doing exactly as she pleases. Over the next year, Valancy's choices will transform her life, outrage her family, confuse the entire town of Deerwoodand bring her into close contact with the mischievous, mysterious, violet-eyed Barney Snaith. This is a heartwarming romance with a bold, contemporary messagea life spent appeasing other people is a wasted onefrom the beloved author of the Anne of Green Gables series.

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A terrifying tale of supernatural horror set in a cursed Louisiana bayou, from the minds of legendary director George Romero and bestselling author Daniel Kraus. In 2019, while sifting through University of Pittsburgh Library's System's George A. Romero Archival Collection, novelist Daniel Kraus turned up a surprise: a half-finished novel called Pay the Piper, a project few had ever heard of. In the years since, Kraus has worked with Romero's estate to bring this unfinished masterwork to light. Alligator Point, Louisiana, population 141: Young Renée Pontiac has heard stories of the Pipera murderous swamp entity haunting the bayouher entire life. But now the legend feels horrifically real: children are being taken and gruesomely slain. To resist, Pontiac and the town's desperate denizens will need to acknowledge the sins of their ancestorsthe infamous slave traders, the Pirates Lafitte. If they don't . . . it's time to pay the piper.

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