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From Nikki Van De Car, the best-selling author of Practical Magic, comes a fully-illustrated, enchanted introduction to the witch's world of modern potions, including tinctures, infusions, herbal DIYs, and magically-infused craft cocktails.Witchcraft meets cocktail craft in Potions, a contemporary introduction to the world of infusions, tisanes and herbal teas, homemade tinctures, and expertly mixed alcoholic beverages, all imbued with a healthy dose of everyday enchantment. As with all magic, intention is what makes a potion a potion, and author Nikki Van De Car uses her signature blend of holistic remedies, DIY projects, and accessible magical rituals to guide readers through the wide world of potion-making. From homebrewed kombuchas to crystal-charged cocktails, this fully illustrated guide is an essential addition to the arsenal of kitchen witches and enchanted mixologists. Organized around a series of intentions -- including Creativity, Calm, Love, Harmony, and Protection -- the chapters in this book each include teas, cocktails, kombuchas, non-alcoholic beverages, and DIY components like bitters, shrubs, and infusions, that enhance the reader's spellwork. Every recipe will involve a brief ritual of some kind, whether setting an intention, or using a crystal, sun magic, or moon magic, and each recipe will involve some form of herbal magic. Each cocktail is accompanied by a vibrant, full-color illustration, and each chapter includes longer mystical rituals to support the reader's overall magical practice.

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Astrology for Black Girls is a charming introduction to the wonders of self-discovery and empowerment through the Zodiac.Astrology for Black Girls gives young girls information and context for the core foundations of the Zodiac. This book provides the perfect introduction to the sun, moon, rising signs, and more. Speaking directly to black girls, author and life-long astrology practitioner Jordannah Elizabeth address:* Practicing both Faith and Astrology* Talking to Family and Friends about the stars* Using the Zodiac for discovery and understanding Complete with four-color illustrations by Chellie Carroll throughout, this beautiful book will capture the imagination of middle-grade Black girls for years to come.

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From the authors of Beautifully Said, Grit & Grace, and Bravely, comes Signed & Sealed, a charming gift book that captures the wit, heart, whimsy, drama, and brilliance of correspondence between iconic and little-known pairs both past and present. Inside, readers will find quotations from these exchanges-highlighting the openings and closings penned by their authors-alongside intriguing stories that reveal the who, what, when, and where behind each carefully selected passage.With chapter themes like "with a wink," "with a swoon," and "with an agenda," this clever, rigorously researched collection delivers wisdom and inspiration drawn from the private words of public pairs. Quoted segments of these correspondences are drawn from letters of all sorts-from fan mail and love letters to sage advice and fond farewells. The featured quotations-and the back stories that accompany them-are perfectly suited for bibliophiles, history buffs, pen pals, stationery fans, and letter lovers of all ages.The 100 featured correspondents include friends, colleagues, lovers, family members, and professional admirers, among them Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, John Adams and Abigail Smith, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, Nelson Mandela and his young daughters, plus many more. This unique collection was meticulously researched and curated with care by Quotabelle, a start-up that elevates women's voices through the power of words. It's bound to inspire today's letter writers to create their own new "signatures."Signed & Sealed is a perfect pairing with Quotabelle's Salutations & Signoffs notecards, both designed to revive the lost art of letter-writing, one line at a time.

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Featuring easy-to-use, wipe-clean pages and an attached dry erase marker, the Get Ready for School: Second Grade Wipe-Off Workbook is packed with teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from math and reading to taking measurements and telling time. This fun and lively primer is a must-have to help your second grader get ready for school. Help the young student in your life prepare for second grade with this friendly, colorful, and re-useable activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through hands-on activities like tracing, coloring, fill-in-the blank prompts, and more. Get Ready for School: Second Grade Wipe-Off Workbook offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child:- Understand and use basic punctuation like periods, question marks, commas, and apostrophes- Use different parts of speech and compound words, and tell the difference between synonyms and antonyms - Master addition and subtraction, as well as learning place values, and the difference between odd and even numbers- Grasp scientific concepts such as warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals, temperature, seasons, and the solar system- Learn to tell time by the half hour and the quarter hour, and how to measure in feet, yards, inches, centimeters, cups, pints, and quarts- Differentiate between 2-D and 3-D shapes, as well as symmetrical and non-symmetrical shapesTime-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: Second Grade Wipe-Off Workbook will help your child develop a love for learning while enhancing their essential motor and problem-solving skills. Colorful workbook pages combine a sense of fun with a feeling of accomplishment, and parents will love that this spiral-bound workbook reflects current academic standards and aligns with the Common Core.Whether it's used during summer break, for extra practice during the school year, or for at home schooling, the Get Ready for School: Second Grade Wipe-Off Workbook is the perfect study aid for every young learner, and now it comes in a new, easy to use and re-use format.

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Modern Loss is all about eradicating the stigma and awkwardness around grief while also focusing on our capacity for resilience and finding meaning. In this interactive guide, Modern Loss cofounder Rebecca Soffer offers candid, practical, and witty advice for confronting a future without your person, honoring their memory, dealing with trigger days, managing your professional life, and navigating new and existing relationships. You'll find no worn-out platitudes or empty assurances here. With prompts, creative projects, innovative rituals, therapeutic-based exercises, and more, this is the place to explore the messy, long arc of loss on your own timeline-and without judgment.

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From to-do lists to dream projects, plan and keep track of every aspect of your space with I Love My Home.Plan, create, and maintain the home you've always wanted with the help of this beautiful, practical guided journal! Introductory notes on home maintenance and projects -- whether you're in a detached home, row house, or apartment -- are paired with full-color illustrations, helpful check-lists, scheduling tips, and plenty of space to dream up your next great project.Sections on care and upkeep allow you to log of your progress, plan for next steps, and stay on top of your weekly, seasonal, and yearly tasks with dedicated charts and handy organizational tools. Cheerful illustrations and free-form areas for writing, drawing, and dreaming give you the opportunity to take your space to the next level, as project ideas and home goals take shape before your eyes.Perfect for veteran homeowners, first-time renters, and freshly-moved-in transplants alike, this beautiful flexi-bound journal is a fun and functional way to channel your design dreams.

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Happy little clouds. Tall, snow-capped mountains. River rocks. The beauty of nature is everywhere. Bob Ross: My First Book of Nature is an early concept board book featuring various Bob Ross paintings and some of Bob's little quips about all of the beautiful sights seen in nature and that he painted in front of TV audiences. Full of real paintings from the iconic artist, this follow up to Bob Ross: My First Book of Colors is sure to be a hit for any Bob Ross fan.

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A giant paint splotch becomes the basis for a beautiful landscape in the sequel to Bob Ross and Peapod the Squirrel. Using Bob's famous quote about making "happy accidents," Bob and Peapod create beautiful works of peaceful, serene art throughout the book as they move from one happy accident to the next.

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Sometimes Lulu wants to play, but her big sister Zoey doesn't. Sometimes Zoey tries to share, but Lulu won't. Sometimes, it is HARD to get along with a sister! But, sometimes, sisters come together and create something wonderful. This charming story follows the adventures of Lulu and Zoey as they navigate the ups and downs of sisterhood and find there is room in their hearts for each other.

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What does being happy look like, and how does astrology and self-care play a role in your overall health, happiness, and well-being? What do you need to know to take care of yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and to be the healthiest, most joyful, best version of yourself?For the first time ever, BuzzFeed brings their pop culture and astrology expertise to this officially licensed gift book combining the zodiac with advice on what each star sign says about living your best life. Get started on your self-care cosmic journey by discovering everything you need to know about being the happiest, healthiest version of you including tips and advice for every zodiac sign on healthy habits, sleep care, managing stress, avoiding burnout, inspiration for working out, maintaining motivation and focus, boosting your mood, and much more. This book includes a bright, bold package and lush illustrations throughout.

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Typically, "new mom" guides address the biggest challenges from those first few years of motherhood: breastfeeding, bonding, sleep, and getting back in shape. But nowhere is a guide that tells you What to say when someone asks if i'm pregnant and I had the baby last year.That's where Romper advice columnist and award-winning writer Jenny Pritchett comes in: You Look Tired is a smart, inclusive, tell-it-like-it-is guide for new moms with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and resources. Writing as Jenny True in her "Excruciatingly Personal Mommy Blog," she has provided what her readers crave: the relief and laughter that come with validation and, most importantly, connection. Her columns are a mix of humor, rage, disbelief, and encouragement (with a smidgeon of practical advice) and her thousands of fans have called her a "postpartum feelings doula." Here she covers such burning topics as:* The Fourth Trimester: And other euphemisms you will come to hate. * Maternity Leave: Fantasy vs. reality* Who Am I Anymore: Having Kids Puts Your Identity in the Juicer* An Open Letter to People who Say, "Looks like you have your hands full!" And much more!

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The first-ever manual for zombies, swamp monsters, mummies, and vampires to survive the planet's greatest threat: humans.Did you know that human attacks account for a staggering 100% of premature deaths for mummies, robot overlords, and other supernatural, cyber, mutant, and alien beings?The past millennia or so has seen not only an uptick in human attacks, but also increasingly indiscriminate victim selection. It is understandable to feel overwhelmed. How to Survive a Human Attack provides critical information at a critical time with chapters specifically tailored to their target audience, including:* The Zombie's Complete Guide to Filling the Emptiness and Moving Forward* Swamp Monster Makeovers!* Here, Boy! Self-Training Tips for Werewolves* The First-Time Haunter's Guide: How to Evict Squatters, Stay On Top of Mansion Disrepair, and Get to the Light* Chicken Soup for the Soulless: Uninspiring Stories of Demon Possession and Ignored Prayers* No More Meltdowns: A Cyborg Assassin's Workbook for Neutralizing Hostility Using Java* U.S.A.! U.S.A.! Tips for the Urban Sixty-Foot Ape and Other Animals or Insects of Exceptional Proportion (Large Print)* Eat What You Love, Love How You Feel: Hill People and Radioactive Cannibals

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The American entrepreneurial spirit burns bright today. As of 2018, the US Patent & Trademark Office had granted its ten millionth patent. But with over 500,000 applications now being filed annually, fewer than half of these applicants will be granted patents and far fewer still will realize commercial success. Some are flawed by mistakes or missing details, others too ridiculous to take seriously, still others simply ahead of their time.From the best and worst to the wackiest and most bizarre inventions and products -- from the horse headlight and Viagra to a motorized spaghetti fork and Slinky -- this collection of 100 life-altering and entertaining patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office includes humorous and informative descriptions of each patent and dozens of original diagrams, figures, and illustrations. The guide also provides insight into the creation and execution of great and not-so-great ideas, what most successful patents have in common, and how great inventors view the world.

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Newly revised and updated, Get Ready for School: First Grade is packed with more than 400 teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from math and reading to colors and shapes. This fun and lively fill-in workbook is a must-have to help your first grader get ready for school. Help the young student in your life prepare for first grade with this friendly, colorful activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through entertaining puzzles, quizzes, mazes, and more. Get Ready for School: First Grade offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child:* Spell more difficult words by teaching familiarity with vowels, consonants, word families, and suffixes* Recognize different types of words like nouns, proper nouns, and action words* Master addition and subtraction* Understand scientific concepts such as weather, life cycles, and the senses* Learn to tell time and to recognize and count money Time-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: First Grade will help your child develop a love for learning while enhancing their essential motor and problem-solving skills. Colorful workbook pages combine a sense of fun with a feeling of accomplishment, and parents will love that this binder reflects current academic standards and aligns with the Common Core.Whether it's used during summer break, for extra practice during the school year, or for at home schooling, Get Ready for School: First Grade is the perfect study aid for every young learner.

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Surrounded by "health hacks" and clickbait headlines, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and underprepared when it comes to taking care of your health. But despite what the wellness industry told you, you don't need another cleanse, detox, or supplement-you need a crash course in separating hype from health.In It's Probably Nothing you'll find a health journalist's tools and tips to. . .* Fine-tune your B.S. detector and spot the wellness industry's sneaky tricks* Get answers to your health questions without spiraling down search holes* Manage health stress and learn to listen to your body (just enough)* Decode the latest overhyped health headlines* Find compassionate, evidence-based care that works for you* And so much morePacked with illuminating information, funny personal anecdotes, concrete strategies for coping, quotes from dozens of medical experts, and a foreword by New York Times-bestselling author of The Vagina Bible Dr. Jen Gunter, this book is the perfect companion for navigating our wellness-obsessed world with a little less stress and a lot more information.

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Through thick and thin, far-flung vacations, sing-alongs, misadventures galore, and everyday home life, Lucy and Ethel are the best of friends. With this DIY gift book inspired by the pair from I Love Lucy, let your best pal know there's no one you'd rather have at your side through life's wackiest moments. This interactive book invites you to fill in what you love about your friend, with writing prompts inspired by the adventures of the original dynamic duo, Lucy and Ethel. Once completed, the book becomes a personalised gift that perfectly expresses your appreciation and records some of your greatest schemes, laughs, and heart-warming moments together. This book features black-and-white and full-color photography from I Love Lucy throughout.TM & © 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. I LOVE LUCY and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Images of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are licensed by Desilu, too, LLC.

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From jungles to recycling to wildlife preserves, each letter of the alphabet is represented by a word and image that reflects everything from the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, as well as animal life across the continents. Readers will be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how they can make a difference (because you're never too young to start saving the world!).

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Dolls and trucks are for everyone, as are fabric and wood, flutes and drums, hockey and figure skating, and many more in this follow up to Running Press Kids's successful picture book Pink Is for Boys. Continuing to defy gender stereotypes while speaking to a new generation of "woke" parents and children, this is a fun, playful, and important book for young kids and their families to read together.

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FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master florists including Kiana Underwood, Remco Van Vliet, Lewis Miller, Emily Thompson, and Ingrid Carozzi.Now, for the first time, FlowerSchool Executive Director Calvert Crary is publishing a book that will make it possible for even the greenest at-home arrangers to create gorgeous, Instagram worthy bouquets. This hands-on, comprehensive guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions that cover all the most crucial aspects of flower arranging, including:- How to buy the best flowers and how to get the best prices- Selecting your flowers based on texture, color, and seasonality- Conditioning your flowers to ensure they last as long as possible- Pairing your flowers with the right vase- Creating arrangements in a wide variety of styles that will work for any occasionIncluding advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and featuring beautiful color photographs of each unique arrangement, Flower School offers invaluable, insider tips and tricks that can only be gained through years of experience, providing readers with the fundamental tools and education they need to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.

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Following in the footsteps of wellness author Mallika Chopra's successful Just Breathe and Just Feel, her third book, Just Be You, is an engaging, easy-to-read guide for young kids to learn tools that will help them live a good life. The United States and other nations are quickly becoming aware of the importance of children's ability to be independent and meet challenges head on; parents are eager for resources that help kids learn how to navigate life on their own. Just Be You will help kids become focused on growth mindset by self-reflection, setting intentions for their lives, and being of service to themselves, their families, and the global community. Designed specifically with kids ages 8-12 in mind and with full-color illustrations throughout, Mallika's book offers mindful exercises to help young people explore and find their voice. Mallika believes that if children learn early on to reflect, to be comfortable with uncertainty, to contribute in a way that's unique to them, and to feel good about the journey, they will lead healthier, more adjusted, and happier lives.

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Cultivate calm and creativity with Magical Meditations, a guided journal filled with prompts and rituals to inspire peace and mindful reflection.Soothing spells, restorative rituals, and mystical meditations inspire magical contemplation in this beautiful guided journal. Harness the power of intention with creativity-sparking prompts and enchanted illustrations as you write, draw, and dream up a life filled with peace, clarity, and magic.This guided journal includes:* 30 prompts to inspire mindful reflection.* 10 spells, rituals, and meditations to incorporate into your practice.* An introduction to calming magic.* Full-colour illustrations throughout.* Blank, lined, and uncoated pages for recording your own dreams, hopes, and magic.

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Bring color and joy to your world -- and your to-do list -- with this cheery journal from Crayola. Creativity is calling!This journal spells delight from its cover to its vibrant, nostalgia-inducing pages. Each spread is drenched in a color from the classic 64 colors box -- you'll find joy and inspiration on each page, as well as from the rainbow-effect that the colors form when you view the book from the side. Moving from Scarlet and Melon through Macaroni and Cheese, Goldenrod, Sea Green, Cadet Blue, and Purple Mountains' Majesty, it's a celebration of the magic that is Crayola.

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In Flailing at Life, Toby the Tube Guy divulged his surprisingly poignant life advice. Now, fans can read along as Toby returns in his first narrative feature: The Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Saves Christmas!When Toby stumbles upon a sleepy Midwestern town on Christmas Eve, he's shocked at the state of things: no cheer, no dancing, no joy. The town, he finds out, hasn't been able to get Santa's attention for decades. Toby knows how to stand out, but can he save the day -- and give the townspeople the Christmas they deserve? Flip open this book's fun lenticular cover to find out

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Wine Unfiltered is a friendly, charming, and beautifully illustrated introduction to the world of natural wine -- where to buy it, what it tastes like, how to share it, and why it matters.What makes a wine 'natural'? And why does it matter? In Wine, Unfiltered Katherine Clary, author and creator of the Wine Zine, tackles these questions and many more -- like the difference between organic and biodynamic wines, and whether natural varieties really prevent hangovers -- to give readers a holistic picture of the thriving world of natural wine. From grape varietals and legendary figures to the best way to navigate an unfamiliar wine shop, this accessible, witty book is an irresistible exploration of the cutting edge of wine. Perfect for both natural wine novices and seasoned drinkers, Wine Unfiltered offers an unpretentious look at what makes natural wine so special. Sections on growing regions, building your own wine cellar, and how to taste a 'living wine' will impart readers with the confidence to finally explain what natural wine is at a party, ask a sommelier a question at a restaurant, or convince a reluctant family member to make the switch from conventional to natural wine. Vital information and nuanced opinions are broken out into digestible bites, alongside bold illustrations, in this essential read for anyone interested in the rapidly expanding world of natural wines.

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Picking your perfect flick can be an overwhelming experience. Well, fear not! Cinemastrology answers a question that has stumped even the most avid film buff for over a century: 'What should I watch?'From contemporary comedies to Hollywood classics, from date movies to adrenaline fests, Cinemastrology is your guide to the art of selecting viewing based on your zodiac sign. It includes profiles of all the signs of the zodiac and offers an extensive list of movie suggestions for each, complete with descriptions, behind-the-scenes stories, and insight into each sign -- all beautifully illustrated with film photos and full-color art throughout. Sidebars cover celebrities by sign and what to watch 'If Your Partner Is a [sign].' Getting started with Cinemastrology is easy! All you need is a birthday and a passion for movies.

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For Elvis, Christmas at Graceland was a time for family and friends, a respite from the road and the recording studio. It was a time to sing gospel songs around the piano and give out extravagant gifts. In this spirit, Christmas with Elvis is designed like a Christmas party Elvis himself would have liked -- it's a behind-the-scenes, definitive look at the iconic music and songs Elvis sang and recorded for his bestselling Christmas albums, while also digging into the archives and telling some of the King's favorite holiday stories. Also sprinkled throughout are Elvis quotes, trivia, Yuletide cocktails and Elvis-inspired munchies, and full-color photos and art throughout, all wrapped up with a merry Christmas twist fit for a King.

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A guide to 52 prime examples of must-see cinema, The Essentials Vol. 2. -- based on the Turner Classic Movies series -- is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, insightful commentary, moments to watch for, and hundreds of photos spotlighting films that define the meaning of the word "classic."Featured films:Sunrise (1927)Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)Freaks (1932)Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)Twentieth Century (1934)Top Hat (1935)Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)Dodsworth (1936)Awful Truth, The (1937)Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1938)Stagecoach (1939)Women, The (1939)Great Dictator, The (1940)Philadelphia Story, The (1940)Maltese Falcon, The (1941)Ball of Fire (1941)Sullivan's Travels (1942)Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)Cat People (1942)Laura (1944)Mildred Pierce (1945)Brief Encounter (1945)Notorious (1946)Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The (1947)Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948)Asphalt Jungle, The (1950)Rashomon (1950)Place in the Sun, A (1951)American in Paris, An (1951)The Quiet Man (1952)High Noon (1952)Kiss Me Deadly (1955)Night of the Hunter, The (1955)Pather Panchali (1955)Rebel Without a Cause (1955)Face in the Crowd, A (1957)Sweet Smell of Success (1957)Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957)Vertigo (1958)Pillow Talk (1959)Apartment, The (1960)Psycho (1960)Ride the High Country (1962)Battle of Algiers, The (1966)Producers, The (1967)2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Sting, The (1973)One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)Harlan County, USA (1976)Network (1977)Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)Field of Dreams (1989)

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Michaela Dunn, living on present day Cape Cod, dreams of getting into an art school, something her family just doesn't understand. When her stepfather refuses to fund a trip for a poetry workshop, Michaela finds the answer in a local contest searching for a poet to write the dedication plaque for a statue honoring Captain Benjamin Churchill, a whaler who died at sea 100 years ago. She struggles to understand why her town venerates Churchill, an almost mythical figure whose name adorns the school team and various tourist traps. When she discovers the 1862 diary of Leta Townsend, however, she gets a glimpse of Churchill that she didn't quite anticipate. In 1862, Leta Townsend writes poetry under the name Benjamin Churchill, a boy who left for sea to hunt whales. Leta is astonished when Captain Churchill returns after his rumored death. She quickly falls for him. But is she falling for the actual captain or the boy she constructed in her imagination?

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After a long day of work, the farmer has gone to bed. But for her farm animals, the party is just getting started. While the farmer sleeps, the cows steal her truck to go to the moo-vies, the pigs pamper themselves, and the goats put on a midnight fashion show. This photographic book of miniatures depicts the mischief the farm animals get into in this adorable bedtime book.

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From houseplants and succulents to container gardens and vegetable patches, track your gardening progress and plot your growing dreams in this charming, cheeky plant journal. Container gardeners, newly-minted homesteaders and eager plant parents rejoice! Full of informative sidebars, guided growth charts, recommended varietals and adorable illustrations, I Love My Plants is a unique and useful journal for keeping up with your green thumb. This concealed spiral-bound journal is as practical as it is beautiful, with three notched sections for easy reference, fresh tips for keeping plants thriving and a durable, matte-laminated cover. With room to track progress for both indoor and outdoor plants, as well as sections for free-form writing and planning, I Love My Plants is the perfect addition to any indoor, or outdoor, gardener's toolkit.

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The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Written by a founding member of the nationally recognized Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH), this fabulous picture book offers a quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme. The story plays off 'The Wheels on the Bus' as it follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awe-struck audience. A fun, freewheeling celebration of how to be your most dazzling self, The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish will appeal to young and old readers alike.

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Add a touch of magic to your self-care practice with Wellness Witch, a beautifully illustrated guide to mystical rites, sacred rituals, and creative DIYs that will enhance your everyday. Filled with soothing rituals, healing potions, and empowering spells, the Wellness Witch brings a touch of magic to the everyday. Tapping into ancient traditions and feminine power, this enchanting book guides readers through the practices of mystical wellness, natural beauty, and personal creativity as they develop a true intuitive connection to the life-giving forces around us. Drawing on the transcendent power of intention, the Wellness Witch uses tinctures, tonics, mantras, and meditations to forge a magical connection between the body and the spirit. With chapters on the internal, the external, and the home, readers will learn to harness the power of healing herbs, charged crystals, and sacred spaces as they cultivate the art of mystical self-care. Accessible projects, from crafting aromatherapy blends to creating smudge sticks, are paired with calming rituals, yoga sequences, and simple spells to bring peace, power, and magic into our hectic lives.

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Send friends and family near and far completely adorable postcards of cats as they play with, roll in, and chow down their favorite snack of choice -- catnip.If you believe cats are nothing but grace and sophistication, then you''ve never seen a cat on catnip! Inspired by the bestselling book, Cats on Catnip, this deluxe postcard book includes 20 postcards (2 cards of each design). Professional pet photographer and self-confessed crazy cat man Andrew Marttila''s brilliant photography captures a variety of breeds with purrrrsonality as they live the high (ahem) life.

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For fans of The Amazing Race, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament is the perfect adventure for middle grade readers who like scavenger hunts and puzzle-solving.Twelve-year-old physics whiz Lexi Magill won't let anything stop her from winning Wisconsin's Teleportation Tournament--the annual competition where teams teleport around the world to solve science-based puzzles. She needs the prize money if she wants to re-enroll in the science academy her parents can no longer afford. Added bonus: she'll be able to reconnect with her best friend Haley.But Lexi's two teammates put a wrench in her plans. When one misreads a clue that lands the team in a castle in Germany, and the other loses her teleportation medallion in Poland, Lexi wonders what she's gotten herself into. Struggling to keep her team under control as the race rages on, Lexi not only has to figure out how to get back on course (literally), but she must decide how far she's willing to go to win, and who her real friends are. With riddles to solve and messages to decode, this interactive read won't disappoint!

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It's classic Hollywood -- uncensored. Filled with rare images and untold stories from producers, censors, stars, exhibitors, and the movie-going public, Forbidden Hollywood is the ultimate guide to a gloriously entertaining and strikingly modern time in early American films: the Pre-Code era."Pre-Code" -- a catchy misnomer for the days before a strict code of censorship purified the content of Hollywood films -- encompasses movies made from 1930 through 1934, when Hollywood censors were lax or absent. But there was already a Production Code in place, the result of a collaboration between Catholic bishops, Protestant politicians, and Jewish-American film producers with the aim of preventing federal censorship. The Code prohibited violent, vulgar, or sexual content in films. It was well intentioned, but no one abided by it, especially after the Great Depression began to keep filmgoers away from theaters. The easiest way to lure them back was with sex and violence. For the next four years -- before a grassroots movement caused the Code to be fully instated -- sinful cinema ruled the screen.Forbidden Hollywood is a history of Pre-Code like none other because it tells the story of the era by taking the reader there. Through the text you will eavesdrop on conferences between producers and writers, read nervous telegrams from executives to censors, and listen to conversations between censors and directors, where artistic decisions meant shifts in power -- and money -- when one third of a nation was desperate. You will see how these decisions were so artfully wrought as to fool some of the people just long enough to get films into theaters. You will read what theater managers thought of such craftiness. You will read letters from a variety of fans as they, depending on community standards, applauded creativity or condemned crassness.The book spotlights twenty-three films which author and film historian Mark A. Vieira identifies as the definitive list of movies that brought on strict enforcement of the Code in 1934, including a loincloth-clad Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan and His Mate; Barbara Stanwyck climbing the corporate ladder on her own terms in Baby Face; a group of misfits out for revenge in Freaks; and Paul Muni leading the crime world in the original Scarface. More than 200 newly restored (and some never-before-published) photographs throughout illustrate pivotal moments in the careers of such stars as Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Norma Shearer, Marlene Dietrich, and Jean Harlow, completing a definitive portrait of an unforgettable era in filmmaking.

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God Is Love provides young children with the comfort of knowing God always loves them, no matter the day, time, season, or year, in this charming, sweet and heartfelt book. With warm, rhyming verse, bestselling author Amy Parker reassures young hearts by introducing them to the awesome characteristics of an Almighty God. With a soft-focus on Valentine's Day, Parker's book offers reminders of how God's love is everlasting during this very special season while also hinting that His love is unwavering year-round. Part of a series, God Is Love is sure to be read and cherished all year long.

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Forest Life collects George Washington Sears' timeless writing about the joys of exploring the wilderness, edited for a modern audience. In text both practical and inspirational, Sears' provides enduring wisdom about trips into the woods and lakes, including equipment, campfires, fishing, camp cooking, traveling light, and canoes.The original "forest bather," Sears wanted others to enjoy the woods as he did. His published Woodcraft in 1884 to help prepare skillful, self-reliant woodsman and to extol the restorative power of nature, writing "There are men who, on finding themselves alone in a pathless forest, become appalled, almost panic stricken. . . And there be some who plunge into an unbroken forest with a feeling of fresh, free, invigorating delight, as they might dash into a crisp ocean surf on a hot day." In addition to Woodcraft, Forest Life contains many of his articles from Forest and Stream, as well as his nature poetry. Sears is especially eloquent about canoeing, which he helped popularize with published tales of his adventures. In 1883, when he was 61 years old and suffering from tuberculosis, he used a 9-foot, 10-1/2 pound canoe to travel 266 miles through the Adirondacks, writing, "The easy, gentle rocking of the canoe was the best incentive to drowsiness I ever found, and by night or day was nearly certain to send me into dreamland. A score of times I have gone to sleep drifting on deep, wide water, to be awakened by the pressing and bumping of the little craft among the dead balsams and spruces that make [up] half the shorelines of all the lakes in the North Woods."This two-color gift book, illustrated with period etchings of scenes, people, flora, and fauna of the Adirondacks, is the perfect gift book for the outdoor enthusiast. This handsome, affordable collection will be especially appealing to the millions who canoe, camp, and fish.

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Georgia is a creative girl from a family of artists who wants to be a scientist. She decides she has to create her own unique experiment to truly be a great scientist (the way her family are all great artists). She rebukes her family's advice, thinking science and art have to be mutually exclusive, but after many failed attempts at recreating experiments, she comes to realize that science can be a work of art.

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Jen Sincero's #1 New York Times bestseller has become a "classic" of the self-help genre: inspiring millions all over the world--including the snarkiest of skeptics--to embrace their awesomeness, give fear the heave-ho, and start kicking some serious ass. Now fans have another way to spread the book's message with this collection of 10 notecards. Whether sending for a birthday, a graduation, a thank-you, or "just because," the cards' featured message of "You are a Badass" is an inspiring sentiment to be welcomed in any mailbox!This set includes:* 10 full-color notecards* 10 blank envelopes

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We've all heard that our home should be our sanctuary, but most of us fall short of that ideal. Too often, the reality is that our homes are just another place for stress and work. Now trusted HGTV interior designer Vern Yip is here to guide us on confidently creating a home where we can instantly feel relaxed and rejuvenated, while also reflecting our individual style and needs. In this lush, beautifully illustrated book, Vern shares the tips, tricks, and design principles that 5-star resorts and hotels use to help guests get into vacation mode, and shows how we can duplicate that sense of ease and relaxation (while fitting into our personal design flair). He also opens the doors to some of his clients' homes to show you how these key design principles can vary with different styles, tastes, and locations. With Vern's reassuring tone and clear, easy steps, readers can create spaces that can make everyday feel like vacation!

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Drawing on the full-color watercolor illustrations of Practical Magic, this captivating planner features charming images of crystals, zodiac signs, and magical plants and herbs, to infuse scheduling with a touch of the mystical. This 18-month planner includes: Undated weekly and monthly overviews for recording dates and appointments. Blank pages for tracking goals and to-do lists. A ribbon marker. Rounded corners and metallic ink on the full-color cover. 50 spot illustrations throughout.

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Drawing on the full-color watercolor illustrations of Practical Magic, this set of exquisite notecards features charming images of crystals, zodiac signs, and magical plants and herbs, to add a touch of the mystical to any correspondence. This set includes: 20 full-colour, matte-finish notecards.20 full-colour envelopes, printed on woodfree paper.Full-colour keepsake box with magnetic closure.

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The Compendium of Magical Beasts is a definitive field guide that explores the anatomy of mythology's most elusive creatures, compiling the findings of controversial early twentieth century cryptozoologist, feminist, and explorer Dr. Veronica Wigberht-Blackwater. Approaching the fantastic with a scientific eye, Dr. Veronica explains the history, habits, and biology of each creature's existence with equal attention to detail. Her research is accompanied by stunning scientific illustrations of each specimen's anatomy, providing a comprehensive view of creatures most often dismissed as pure fantasy.Combining biological fact with folklore, cultural studies, and history, this volume is crucial to science both fringe and mainstream. Locked in a dusty attic for almost a century, Dr. Wigberht-Blackwater's trailblazing work was recently discovered by writer Melissa Brinks, who spent months transcribing the journals she found. Brinks joined forces with artist Lily Seika Jones to digitize the doctor's amazingly detailed anatomical diagrams in order to share these revolutionary findings with the world for the first time.The Bestiary: Mermaid, Unicorn, Wild Man, Gnome, Werewolf, Troll, Fairy, Jackalope, Winged Horse, Centaur, Minotaur, Vampire, Dragon, Sea Monsters/Loch Ness/Kraken, Goblin, Sphinx, Phoenix, Harpy, Cyclops, Banshee, Incubus/Succubus, Nymph, Ghoul, Selkie, Kelpie

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The perfect gift for music lovers, The Mixtape of My Life is a guided journal that offers prompts and questions to get everyone recalling the pivotal songs that have shaped our lives. No matter which musical generation you belong to, or whether your musical tastes range from doo-wop to Daft Punk, The Mixtape of My Life can be an instant conversation starter among friends and family--and a great way to rediscover the special tunes that played during key moments of your life. Everyone has those songs that take them back--to their first love, their favorite concert, or a memorable Saturday morning cartoon. The Mixtape of My Life provides more than 200 questions and prompts to help readers chronicle their lives through music and explore their personal soundtrack. Evoking memories, stories, and long-forgotten mix tapes, this guided journal includes questions like "What was the first record you owned?" and "What song did you later realize was smutty?" and provides room to draw a favorite album cover or create the perfect road trip playlist. With dozens of quirky illustrations throughout, The Mixtape of My Life can be a great tool for your next dinner party, or simply something any music lover can enjoy for themselves.

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Many of us love plants . . . but it often feels like plants don't love us back. For those people -- the people who have purchased several "impossible to kill" houseplants, only to find them dead mere weeks later -- there is The No Kill Garden, a charming collection of plants to craft and share.The handcrafted plants offered in this beguiling volume provide the sense of being surrounded by green, luscious plant life, without having to worry about that pesky watering. The No Kill Garden offers a wide variety of plants, from mushrooms and flowers to vines and terrariums, and a broad range of easy-to-follow crafts, including paper, felt, needle-felt, knit, and crochet. The more than 30 projects in this book are not just random flowers or leaves, either -- each of the crafted plants is inspired by a specific variety and is accompanied by a lively description of its main characters. Each of the plants is structured for a beginner, so that anyone with an interest in crafting can make them, and is paired with beautiful images of the finished project to delight and inspire readers.

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In her debut cookbook, teenage culinary mastermind Amber Kelley aims to empower teens to get in the kitchen with recipes for nourishing breakfasts to start the day right to the best homemade facial scrubs to fight teenage acne woes. A "culinary wizard" recognized by former First Lady Michelle Obama and part of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's "Food Tube" family, Amber candidly shares her methods for getting the best out of your teen years by making delicious and healthy meals for any time of day or occasion.Cook with Amber features 80 of Amber's most popular and delicious recipes accompanied by beautiful, full-color photographs throughout. With an emphasis on healthy, fresh foods, Cook with Amber will inspire young chefs to venture into the kitchen, to take charge of their health, and to have fun while doing it!

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Everyone has heard the name Steve Jobs, but what about Nolan Bushnell--Jobs's boss before the invention of Apple, and the founder of the first major video game, Pong? Many of the most relevant figures in tech history still remain in the shadows, but not any longer! From Alan Katz's new middle-grade series, Awesome Achievers in Technology gives kids a look behind-the-scenes at the inventors whose contributions to tech are personally relevant to their lives today. Each figure is given a traditional biography but is also subject to Katz's silliness, with humorous elements such as imagined poems, song lyrics, and diary entries by the not-so-famous figure accompanying each bio. Kids will laugh as they learn about 12 current and historic unsung heroes of tech, and funny spot illustrations throughout add to the lighthearted and appreciative humor each figure receives. Reluctant readers and budding tech enthusiasts alike will delight in this imaginative and engaging introduction to a new series of laugh out loud biographies.

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McCall's Pattern Behavior couples the beloved vintage sewing patterns with captions that are droll, deadpan, and hysterically funny. Budding comedian Natalie Kossar began publishing her snarky cartoons on a Tumblr blog in 2015, and has since won the attention of Kat Harding at Jezebel, Paul Einlyng at Sweet Paul, and Dan Savage of Savage Love-along with thousands of enthusiastic followers. She has also won the support of the McCall's brand, who is opening their archives to Natalie to produce over 100 new cartoons for the book, as well as lending marketing muscle upon publication. McCall's Pattern Behavior's wry sense of humor will appeal to a wide swathe of readers, whether or not they remember the vintage McCall's patterns from their youth.Praise from blog fans: "I don't drink milk because it comes out of my nose when I read stuff as funny as Pattern Behavior.""I just spent approx. 20 min ugly cry-laughing over Pattern Behavior. My friend nearly had a hilarity-induced asthma attack.""I just discovered Pattern Behavior, died, and then died again because we finished them all. MOAR PLZ (sic)."

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