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Blessings are funny. Some view blessings as the accumulation of expensive cars, clothing, and jewelry. But for the rest of us, grounded in faith, we know that material items don't truly matter, blessings are really found in our love for one another, our communities, and God above. They are a kind smile from a stranger, a baby's giggle, a loved one's peaceful passing from long-fought hardships in life to the glorious gardens of heavenly paradise. Zendoodle Colorscapes: Abundant Blessings will allow readers to color page after page of gentle reminders that blessings surround them always; all they must do is open their hearts.

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In They Shouldn’t Have Killed His Dog: The Complete Uncensored Ass-Kicking Oral History of John Wick, Gun-Fu and The New Age of Action, bestselling authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross take you behind the scenes of a franchise that includes three films with two more sequels and a television series - The Continental - on the way, while exploring the action classics that led to John Wick as well as the films it inspired, like Atomic Blonde. They bring you right into the middle of the action of the John Wick films, detailing how the seemingly impossible was achieved through exclusive interviews with the cast, writers, directors, producers, stuntmen, fight choreographers, cinematographers, studio executives, editors, critics, and more. Together, they break down key action sequences while also providing a look back at the road the action genre has taken that led to John Wick, and a look at the character itself, an anti-hero who carries on the grand tradition of Clint Eastwood’s Man with No Name, but with a twist - and a never-ending supply of ammo - while showcasing the enduring appeal of the action movie as well as John Wick’s unique reinvention of the genre.

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Discover your truth and let it be your guide. The struggle to uncover who you are and what you are meant to do begins with listening to your own thoughts and accepting yourself, flaws and all. Let Purpose, Not Perfection take you on a confidence-building journey of self-discovery so you can live authentically and take the world by storm. Use the pages within to clear mental blocks like self-doubt, unwanted pressure, and people-pleasing behaviors while heading boldly in the direction of your dreams. . Dig deep with daily questions that help you unearth your truth . Glean inspiration from the beautiful art and encouraging quotes . Enjoy a judgment-free space to release negativity and nurture self-love With Nadia Hayes's Purpose, Not Perfection, you can embrace what's good in your life, let go of what's not, and design a future full of meaningful and satisfying pursuits.

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Everyone loves Lizzo, the musical superstar, fashion icon, fantasy BFF, and completely crushable beauty. This exciting addition to our popular Crush and Color series features Lizzo in a variety of adventures showcasing the strengths, beauty, and talent that have made her so successful and appealing. The creative illustrated scenes imagine Lizzo in tongue-in-cheek situations as the fun, empowering, super-cool person that she is! But don't rush in too soon; get to know Lizzo and her impressive career with a complete introductory biography, and then you will be ready to color your very own creative utopia of fantasies. -Immerse yourself in all things Lizzo with stunning hand-drawn illustrations -Find out what makes Lizzo so great with biographical information about her life and work

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A coloring book for the fun-loving and foul-mouthed, F*ck You Very Much will delight colorists of all ability levels who have just had it up to here. With beautiful designs just waiting for a creative touch of color and inspirational words of wisdom from your sweary sisters, this is the coloring book you need after a long day at work or a crushing day with toddlers. Pop open some wine and color the day away!

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA), better known as “Obamacare,” was the most sweeping and consequential piece of legislation to become law in modern American history. It has touched nearly every American in one way or another, for better or worse, and it continues to cost people elections - or win them - ten years later. In The Ten Year War, veteran journalist Jonathan Cohn offers the compelling story of the defining political battle of our time, one that will shape political conversations for decades. At the heart of the book is the decades-old argument over what’s wrong with American health care and how to fix it - but it also illuminates what went right, and looks forward to the next big debate over reform. But Cohn goes beyond policy to take a broader look at the profound and dangerous shifts in American politics. An authoritative, comprehensive history, The Ten Year War is a deeper look at how our government became so dysfunctional - and how our national political conversation became so polarised. Drawn from hundreds of hours of interviews and private diaries and memos from the Hill, The Ten Year War is the defining account of a legislative effort and its tumultous aftermath that the United States will be reeling from for decades to come.

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After her adventures in the seventeenth century, Xanthe does her best to settle back into the rhythm of life in Marlborough. She tells herself she must forget about Samuel and leave him in the past where he belongs. With the help of her new friends, she does her best to move on, focusing instead on the success of her and Flora’s antique shop. But there are still things waiting to be found, still injustices needing to be put right, still voices whispering to Xanthe from long ago about secrets wanting to be shared. While looking for new stock for the shop, Xanthe hears the song of a copper chocolate pot. Soon after, she has an upsetting vision of Samuel in great danger, compelling her to make another journey to the past. This time she'll meet her most dangerous adversary. This time her ability to travel to the past will be tested. This time she will discover her true destiny. Will that destiny allow her to return home? And will she be able to save Samuel when his own fate seems to be sealed?

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Just 5 more sleeps 'til Christmas! Can you believe it's here? I know that Santa's coming soon 'cause I've been good all year. Everyone who grew up celebrating Christmas remembers the excitement that built up to the most magical day of the year. In his fourth picture book, #1 New York Times-bestselling author and late-night superstar Jimmy Fallon perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season and the wonder of childhood.

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It's the third and final race of the Glam Prix Cup on Glittergear Island! This time the racers and their motos are off to the twisty, turn-y tracks of Diamond Sands, where they will have to use every last trick up their sleeves to slide through diamond dust dunes and serpentine stunt challenges. Mio the mermaid, her monster truck Mudwick, and their team are tied for first place with the Vroombot crew, and whoever wins this last race will claim the Glam Prix Cup! Can the Glam Prix Racers work together to best the bots and come out on top?

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Auras: The Anatomy of the Aura is an illustrated guide to the ancient science of energy healing. Originally designed as a lecture series that has toured the United States, Swann expanded the content into this guidebook, based on feedback from thousands of students who wanted a simple and clear guide for personal study. Though there are a few classic books about the aura, including Man and His Bodies and Hands of Light, these books contain outmoded language and illustrations. Swann reaches a contemporary audience with her modern makeover of the field that uses inclusive language and has a more intersectional understanding of health and wellness culture. Auras uncovers what an "aura" is from both mystical and scientific perspectives, the history of the aura (where does this term come from?), an in-depth explanation of the layers of the human aura, an extensive glossary of terminology relating to the human aura, techniques for learning to perceive auras, and finally, techniques for healing the aura. The writing is designed to provide a playful, inclusive, and accessible guide to help beginners navigate the human energy field and learn to read and heal auras.

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Good morning, good morning. It's time to wake up! Join a cat and puppy pair through their day-the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned-as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen is just being together. From Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Elisha Cooper comes a timeless tale of friendship, adjusting your perspective, and the joys (and trials) of siblinghood.

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For solvers who want more of the fun and less of the challenge of solving the legendary New York Times crossword comes a new collection of light and fun puzzles. All the puzzles in this book originally appeared in Monday editions of the paper-the easiest of the week-and they're fun to do while still providing the same high standards that have always been the mark of The New York Times and its crossword editor, Will Shortz. - Fifty of the Times' Monday crosswords - Puzzles that are fun and totally solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert - Covered spiral binding for convenient, lay-flat solving

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Native Country of the Heart: A Memoir is, at its core, a mother-daughter story. The mother, Elvira, was hired out as a child by her own father to pick cotton in California's Imperial Valley. The daughter, Cherríe L. Moraga, is a brilliant, pioneering, queer Latina feminist. The story of these two women, and of their people, is woven together in an intimate memoir of critical reflection and deep personal revelation. As a young woman, Elvira left California to work as a cigarette girl in glamorous late-1920s Tijuana, where an ambiguous relationship with a wealthy white man taught her life lessons about power, sex, and opportunity. As Moraga charts her mother's journey-from impressionable young girl to battle-tested matriarch to, later on, an old woman suffering under the yoke of Alzheimer's-she traces her own self-discovery of her genderqueer body and lesbian identity, as well as her passion for activism and the history of her pueblo. As her mother's memory fails, Moraga is driven to unearth remnants of the Mexican American diaspora and an American story of cultural loss. Poetically wrought and filled with insight into intergenerational trauma, Native Country of the Heart is a reckoning with white American history and a piercing love letter from a fearless daughter to the mother she will never lose.

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Silver Batal is expected to follow in her jeweler father's footsteps, but she longs to race water dragons. When she encounters and befriends Hiyyan, a rare baby dragon that can swim and fly, she knows destiny is calling. Leaving everything behind, Silver and Hiyyan set off to join the legendary races in the royal city. But the road to Calidia is filled with danger. The pair must band together to overcome ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and cutthroat competition for their shot at glory. Set in a lush, Middle Eastern-inspired world filled with fearsome and beautiful water dragons, this middle-grade fantasy blends classic themes with a fresh premise and an unforgettable hero.

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Out of Body is a dark fantasy thriller from multi-award-winning author Jeffrey Ford. A small-town librarian witnesses a murder at his local deli, and what had been routine sleep paralysis begins to transform into something far more disturbing. The trauma of holding a dying girl in his arms drives him out of his own body. The town he knows so well is suddenly revealed to him from a whole new perspective. Secrets are everywhere and demons fester behind closed doors. Worst of all, he discovers a serial killer who has been preying on the area for over a century, one capable of traveling with him through his dreams. Praise for Jeffrey Ford's The Twilight Pariah His trademark mix of intelligence, creeps, melancholy, integrity, and wit is as addictive as it is compelling. I want to be Jeffrey Ford when I grow up. --Paul Tremblay Creepy, funny, and poignant--a delight for connoisseurs of fantastic fiction. --Liz Hand

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What is it we want when we can't stop wanting? And how do we make that hunger productive and vital rather than corrosive and destructive? These are the questions that animate Christian Wiman as he explores the relationships between art and faith, death and fame, heaven and oblivion. Above all, He Held Radical Light is a love letter to poetry, filled with moving, surprising, and sometimes funny encounters with the poets Wiman has known. Seamus Heaney opens a suddenly intimate conversation about faith; Mary Oliver puts half of a dead pigeon in her pocket; A. R. Ammons stands up in front of an audience and refuses to read.

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