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A beautiful gifty journal based on the book from the bestselling LITTLE BIT OF series! Mindfulness can help you be present and peaceful in the moment. Using this journal, you can access a deeper creativity, create a healthier body, and learn techniques for mindful eating and drinking, handling emotions, dealing with relationships, and observing your own thoughts. This attractive journal gives you a brand-new way to interact with the spiritually enlightening material in A Little Bit of Mindfulness. The beautiful design features an elastic band.

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A tight, smartly-written romance with an occult twist.

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A new series of sign-by-sign guides from contemporary astrologers. Astrology is a vital tool for understanding our place in the world and the universal forces that move us. A cosmic calling rather than a fated destiny, our astrological sign is a key to uncovering our mission here on earth. Learn about how your sign grows from child to adult, fits in at school and at work, and functions best as a friend, lover, parent, and more. In these practical and empowering guides to the zodiac signs, contemporary astrologers teach you to use this dynamic language to better understand yourself and the people around you.

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When Nick Carraway moves to West Egg, Long Island, he has no idea that the lavishly outfitted mansion next to his modest house is home to Jay Gatsby. Eventually, Nick becomes aware of Gatsby's intense interest in his cousin Daisy Buchanan, and when Daisy's brutish husband Tom probes into Gatsby's background,�he uncovers unsavoury revelations about his rival's wealth. First published in 1925,�F. Scott Fitzgerald's third novel offers a definitive portrait of the opulence and recklessness of the Jazz Age.�The Great Gatsby�is not only Fitzgerald's greatest work�to many,�it is�the Great American Novel.

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Mrs. Darling dozes in the nursery as her children sleep. Suddenly, the window bursts open, and Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up, flies in. Seeing a grown-up in the room, he gnashes his perfect set of pearly baby teeth at her. The children’s nurse, Nana, a Newfoundland dog, gallops in and chases the boy out the window, slamming it shut with her paws. Peter escapes just in time, but his shadow is not so lucky. Now it is trapped in the nursery, and everyone knows he will come back for it. When he does, Wendy, John, and Michael will begin the greatest adventure any siblings have ever had. Peter whisks the children off to Neverland to meet the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell the fairy, and Princess Tiger Lily. Together, they wage fierce battles against the evil Captain Hook and his dreaded band of ruthless pirates, whose only goal in life, it seems, is to destroy Peter and his friends.

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'You do not lead by hitting people over the head-that's assault, not leadership.' - Dwight D. Eisenhower What would George Washington think of today's 24-hour news cycle? While the Founding Fathers were strong proponents of a free press, they may have been unnerved at seeing their every gaffe mocked on Twitter. Why not take a break from breaking news and spend a moment revisiting the words of some of the greatest leaders the world has known? The Essential Wisdom of the World's Greatest Leaders gathers hundreds of quotations from more than two hundred leaders. Within these pages you'll find presidents, scholars, and philanthropists; jurists, generals, and activists; saints, scientists, and students. The selections are arranged thematically and illuminate the intellect, character, determination, and particular genius of these remarkable men and women. In this book: Abraham Lincoln extols the value of freedom and truth. Winston Churchill ponders the strength that comes from suffering. Frederick Douglass speaks passionately about the evils of inequality. Hillary Clinton advocates for the primacy of human rights. Malala Yousafzai offers insight into the precious gift of education. The Essential Wisdom of the World's Greatest Leaders is a powerful and thought-provoking collection that invites us to put down our phones and spend some quality time with the extraordinary women and men who have each left an indelible mark on our world.

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When Harriet Beecher Stowe was introduced to Abraham Lincoln in 1862, the president reportedly said, 'So this is the little woman who made this great war.' Apocryphal or not, the words were apt.

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Ladylike Meg, artistic tomboy Jo, frail Beth, and charming Amy—each March sister has her own dreams, struggles, and fears. The March sisters learn that learning how to be a “little woman” is never simple, but it’s much sweeter to do when they have their sisters by their sides. This rich and realistic portrait of growing up is now available in its entirety in this paperback edition, perfect for young readers’ libraries.

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Keep your mind fit and flexible with a creative twist on sudoku! Research has shown that a great way to keep your memory and cognitive skills at their best is to learn challenging new things that require you to think. That book offers an accessible way to do just that, since almost everyone knows the basics of solving sudoku, but its variations are nearly endless, and just a small change in the rules can make a big difference in the solving experience. This book features a wide variety of sudoku variants (like Clone Sudoku, Even-Odd Sudoku, Killer Sudoku, and many more), designed to keep solvers on their toes, but presented accessibly, with easier puzzles leading into more complex variations. A freewheeling final chapter combines multiple variations in each puzzle.

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Accomplish your number-one goal in just 100 days and stay focused with this motivational journal. Success is just 100 days away! Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a student who wants good grades, or someone who wants to build healthy eating habits, this interactive journal will guide you every step of the way. Using the best elements from John Lee Dumas's wildly popular, self-published The Freedom Journal and The Mastery Journal, it provides structure, holds you accountable, and puts you on the right track. Set an attainable goal and outline exactly what you want to achieve. Use the daily planning pages to help you complete required tasks and gain productivity, discipline, and focus. Create daily action plans, track your progress, and reflect on your successes and challenges using the ten-day review pages. You’ll easily make your dreams come true!

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“What appears to be a simple story upon first glance actually offers uncomplicated yet practical remedies for helping a child deal with a strong emotion.” —Booklist (Starred review)Allie All Along deserves a spot on the shelf with Where the Wild Things Are, When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... and My Mouth Is a Volcano.” —Shelf Awareness“Allie’s crayon broke. I blinked.She was suddenly . . .furious, fuming, frustrated . . .” Have you ever felt mad enough to stomp, smash, and crash? Allie has! Meet one angry little girl and see how she calms down, bit by bit—with the help of her understanding big brother. Poor Allie! She’s in a rage, throwing a tantrum, and having a fit! Her emotions have built and built and now they just burst. Is there a sweet little girl hiding somewhere under all the angry layers? And can her big brother find a way to make things all right again? In the tradition of When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry and Sometimes I’m Bombaloo, Allie All Along explores simple ways kids can center themselves in the face of overwhelming emotions. The illustrations’ varying hues and vibrant colors capture the powerful feelings that young children can’t always express in words. Sarah Lynne Reul is an illustrator, writer, and award-winning 2-D animator who likes science, bright colors, and figuring out how things work. After a number of years in science museum education and nonprofits, she was lured back to school by the magic of making drawings come to life. These days, Sarah Lynne strives to pack all the dynamic energy of animation into each of her illustrations.

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The things that people in the modern Western world consider "occult/’ secret, forbidden, or irrational—amulets and talismans, omens and divinations, spells and charms, spirits good and evil—are part of everyday life in many parts of the world, and have been for generations. In this fascinating book, occult scholar and practitioner John Michael Greer shines light on 100 of the dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and colorful historical figures from occult traditions over two and a half millennia—from the earliest alchemists of ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece; to pagan rituals; the Philosopher's Stone; Kabbala; the first tarot; the Knights Templar; to the Nazi Thule Party; fortunetelling trials; and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca. Each entry illustrated with a stunning image or intriguing item of ephemera.

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Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and séances sit side by side with entries on zombies and quantum immortality. With the turn of every page, readers will encounter beautiful artwork, along with unexpected insights about death and what may lie beyond.

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A complete guide for a beginning crocheter that teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch and explains all tools, materials and stitches needed to get started. This book is also invaluable for intermediate to advanced crocheters as the book delves into experienced stitches and techniques needed. It includes 10 patterns to get beginners started with their first projects and will clearly identify what skills and lessons need to be learned before starting each project.

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Stories of Gods and Monsters Scandinavians of the Viking era explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories in her classic Tales of Norse Mythology. Ranging from the comic to the tragic, these legends are packed with such legendary figures as the beautiful and fierce Valkyries, the wily trickster Loki, and the mighty god Thor. They tell of passion, love, friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty, and betrayal. Packed with colorful illustrations, Tales of Norse Mythology is necessary reading for anybody who is interested in learning more about Nordic legends, or who simply likes a great story.

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The history of medicine is as old as the history of human civilization. In The Medical Book, popular science writer Clifford A. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in medicine that span more than 12,000 years. Whether writing on 'hard science' topics such as DNA structure, reverse transcriptase and AIDS, polymerase chain reaction, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or ideas from the medical fringe such as witch doctors, patent medicines, bloodletting, and near-death experiences, Pickover brings insight and acumen to the broad spectrum of medical studies and makes it understandable to all readers. This volume is abundantly illustrated in full colour with clinical and historical art.

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Baby/bebé, bib/babero, apple/manzana: these are some of a childs very first words! So why not learn them in English AND Spanish at the same time? Bright photos show toys, food, clothes, and other familiar objects, so preschoolers can practice saying the name of each in both languages!

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Kids-start your engines and get ready to MOVE! A car/automóvil, truck/camión, train/tren, plane/avión, and other machines zoom across these pages. Twenty-six cool captioned photos in English and Spanish have preschoolers joyfully discovering new vehicles and adding to their vocabulary in two languages.

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This is a coin collector’s dream folder! Not only does it have a space for every state’s quarter—arranged according to year—but now it has slots for the six brand-new quarters that the United States Mint is issuing. These latest coins will honor the District of Columbia, along with five U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Not only will this handy folder help collectors hold on to these special keepsakes, but it includes a description of the Commemorative Coin Program; the new District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories programs; a history of the United States Quarter Dollar; details on how the designs were chosen; and an account of how coins are manufactured by the Mint and distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank.

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This title introduces children to both the alphabet and creatures of the sea. Featuring extra-large letters, fun facts and bright, eye-catching photos on every page. It is suitable for children aged 2 to 5. From Anemone to Zooplankton, this big, colourful board book - developed with the American Museum of Natural History - will enchant and educate children! Filled with eye-catching photos of 26 sea animals, it features fun facts about each creature even as it teaches the ABCs. Kids will love meeting the great white shark, jellyfish, narwhal, octopus, vampire squid, and more!

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This is suitable for children aged 3 to 7 years old. Gobble, gobble, munch and crunch, watch the pages disappear! Five hungry dinosaurs, from mighty little Microraptor to colourful Carnotaurus, sink their teeth into this tasty novelty book, created with the American Museum of Natural History and Caldecott-honour winner Steve Jenkins. Kids can count along as the dinosaurs take bite-sized chunks out of each page. The number of bites matches the counting number on each spread! Fun facts about the dinosaurs and what they liked to eat appear at the end, along with a listing of dinosaur details from 1-10.

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From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing story about an elephant's quest for acceptancedestined to become a modern classic. Penelopelovesher ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goesschool, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style,Penelope's Balloonsis a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship. ?Debut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community.

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The essential cookbook for any Instant Pot® Mini owner—with recipes perfectly sized to fit this small machine! The Instant Pot® Mini has the same features as the #1 selling multicooker—at a compact size that’s just right for smaller families, couples, and singles. But how should home cooks convert recipes for this little machine? Reducing the recipes by half does not work; this cookbook will! Custom-made for this model, it features 100 recipes plus authorized operating basics for new owners. The delicious dishes range from French toast and homemade yogurt to Quinoa Pilaf, White Chicken Chili, and Mongolian Beef, to cheesecake and brownies. It’s amazing what this one pot will do!

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This is a beginner's guide from the world's most renowned chip carver! Wayne Barton - author of "Chip Carving and Art of Chip Carving" - presents what is unquestionably the finest guidance ever for the novice. He has been the driving force behind the craft's resurgence and his technical knowledge, design skills and ability to instruct remain unequalled. One by one, with the aid of colour photographs, he covers tools and materials, the best woods, holding and sharpening chip carving knives and laying out and transferring patterns. Borders, grids, rosettes, free-form design, positive image design and lettering all receive separate, in-depth chapters, as does Barton's special, time-tested hints.

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Mo Willems, #1New York Timesbestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale. Are YOU small? A little question sends readers on a BIG adventure to see the smallest of the small. From an average-size kid . . . to a cookie crumb . . . to a water molecule . . . all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matter of perspective. The perfect companion title to Mo Willems' breakout title, Are You Big?, this early-learning concept book features bold text, expressive art, and real-world science.

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Break free from sugar addiction and take control of your health. In Sugarless, pioneering neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena provides a revolutionary step-by-step plan to help readers curb sweet cravings and quit sugar once and for all. With surprising sources of hidden sugars exposed, Dr. Avena’s 7-step program empowers you to overcome sugar addiction by identifying sugar traps, taming your sweet tooth, and breaking the vicious diet cycle. Backed by over 100 studies, Dr. Avena reveals how processed foods with refined sugars can be even more addictive than illicit drugs. She dispels myths blaming lack of willpower, and proves biologically how sugar affects the brain. With a foreword by Dr. Daniel Amen and 30 sugar-free recipes, this book provides the perfect blueprint for your sugar detox. Hailed as the first to study sugar addiction, Dr. Avena is the world's foremost authority on the topic. Her blend of compelling research and actionable solutions makes embarking on your own sugar detox for beginners straightforward. Simply follow her advice to feel more in control, stop craving sugar, and start feeling healthier. Key Features: Science-backed 7-step program to reduce sugar consumption 30 delicious sugar-free recipes Foreword by Dr. Daniel Amen, 12-time New York Times bestselling author and integrative psychiatrist Surprising sources of hidden sugars revealed Tools to resist sweet cravings and manage sugar withdrawal Practical plan to break the cycle for good

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Now RVers can enjoy all the pleasures of home cooking while they're on the road with 100 simple recipes that beautifully address the unique challenges of cooking in an RV. Finally, here is a cookbook that addresses the unique challenges of cooking in an RV: Storage and countertop space is limited; power consumption is always a concern; water usage is critical; refrigerator and pantry space is at a premium; and a small propane cooktop and oven are often the only options for cooking in an RV. The author confidently manages all of those challenges with 100 easy-to-make recipes that brilliantly exploit a minimal numbers of ingredients (and pots), and which deliver delicious, comforting, easy-to-clean-up meals. Now RVers can enjoy all the conveniences of home cooking while they're on the road.

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Attract prosperity and wealth into your life, with this guide from world-renowned author Cassandra Eason! We all want the comfort of financial security and the pleasures it brings—as well as the satisfaction of being rewarded for our hard work and achieving a better quality of life. From getting a much-needed promotion to striking it big in the lottery, from dealing with emotional disputes over money to savings and overcoming debt, this comprehensive compendium contains an encyclopedic variety of spells for wealth and prosperity. It tells you what you’ll need to do to carry out each spell—including using colors, crystals, metals, herbs, and fragrances—and the best time to cast it, and provides detailed instructions to guide you every step along the way.

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A new deck for accessing your inner wisdom and developing your extrasensory perception from the bestselling authors of Karma Cards. The idea that every human being has an innate ability to make good decisions based on their “gut instinct” is experiencing a surge of popularity in this time of instability and insecurity. This unique oracle deck is an essential tool in developing that inner wisdom. The 52 illustrated oracle cards correspond to archetypes and universal symbols, which are meant to prompt meditative thought. An accompanying guidebook includes a variety of intuition-sharpening exercises to be used with the cards. By incorporating The Intuition Oracle deck into your regular practice, you can acquire a finely tuned sense of what your spirit and your body are telling you to be true. Includes 52 cards and guidebook.

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"If you're going to a march, you're going to want a sign"--and this inspiring handbook, which introduces children to the world of action and activism. As more and more children attend the growing number of marches across the country, this cheerful guide serves as a great reference tool and conversation starter for youthful participants. Inspired by author Martha Freeman's own experiences, this picture book addresses many of the questions kids might have: What should I wear? How will I get there? Where will I be able to go to the bathroom? Is it okay to dance? (Yes, it is!). All the while the text stays focused on the fact that the right to assemble is a Constitutional part of our life as Americans . . . whatever our political point of view.

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Make your year a magical one with this beginner’s guide to the eight Wiccan Sabbats held throughout the year, along with an exploration of lunar magic. Many Wiccans follow the Wheel of the Year, honoring eight Sabbats, or days of power, and Esbats, ritual occasions usually held at each Full Moon. In this handy guide, bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain helps practitioners experience the magic of the turning seasons and the lunar cycle. She explores the spiritual themes of each Sabbat and shares spells aligned with the seasonal and divine energies of each holiday. You’ll find fun ideas for celebrating these magical occasions, whether you’re a solitary practitioner or a coven member. The book also takes an in-depth look at magical timing and the lunar cycle alongside spells you can incorporate into Esbat celebrations.

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Willie Nelson - award-winning country-music superstar, author, poet, actor and activist - is widely recognized as an American icon. This is the first full-colour book to comprehensively celebrate his life and music. His discography includes 68 studio albums, 10 live albums, 37 compilations, the soundtracks of The Electric Horseman and Honeysuckle Rose, as well as 27 collaborations. His albums have been successful in many countries, especially Ireland, Germany, New Zealand and Australia. Nelson has sold more than 40 million albums in the U.S. alone. His newest album, For theGood Times: A Tribute to Ray Price, was released in September 2016, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard country chart.

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Award-winning author Salina Yoon is back with a new book in her adorable lift-the-flap series that introduces young children to popular animals and the sounds they make. Do cats moo? Do cats chow? All I know is cats go MEOW! This novelty board book, with fun text and colourful illustrations, features adorable puppies, hamsters and bunnies, as well as the cuddly title cat and other favourite pets. Kids will happily lift the flap on each big animal “mouth” to uncover what sound it makes. For a grand finale, all the animals appear together peering out from behind two gatefolds, so children can sneak a peek and squeak, chirp, sniff and snuffle once again!

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Now this “classic in goal setting” (Mehmet C. Oz, MD) is back, reissued with a new introduction, a new cover, and a fresh new interior design! For the first time, the science of positive psychology meets the science of goal accomplishment! Comprehensive and evidence-based, Creating Your Best Life breaks new ground in revealing how happiness and success are interconnected. With dozens of interactive exercises and quizzes, it helps readers identify their most cherished needs, ambitions, and wishes so they can take control of their environment and maximize their chances of success. The authors’ unique “life list coaching” explains, step by step, how to set goals in 16 key areas—including love relationships, family, health, work, self-esteem, friendship, money, problem-solving, and creativity—that inspire people to live their lives more consciously, productively, and joyfully.

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The authors of the bestselling Wiccapedia and creators of the successful Modern-Day Witch series provide the ultimate guide to self-care witchcraft holistically tapping into the magick of nature and the elements to care for your body, mind, and spirit. This in-depth guide helps you harness nature's magick to soothe and calm your body and soul. Topics include giving your life a magickal spring clean from cleansing your aura and chakras to smudging away negative energies; casting spells for harmony, good sleep, and protection; blending magickal herbs to use in rituals, with an A Z directory of herbs and flowers; potions, lotions, and oils to pamper the soul and promote self-love; magickal affirmations for your beauty routine; spiritual self-care, from practicing gratitude to calming your senses with aromatherapy; magickal meditation; and house and garden magick to create a peaceful home environment.

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First published in 1878, Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is the tragic story of aristocrat Anna Karenina and her ill-fated affair with the cavalry officer Count Vronsky. Although passionately in love, the couple finds their romance doomed by the sexual mores of their time and place, and the double standards that apply to men and women. The tale's panoramic sweep and Tolstoy's colorful depiction of Russia and the European continent are virtually unparalleled in world literature. This novel, in the estimation of William Faulkner, is 'the best ever written.' Anna Karenina is one of Barnes & Noble's leatherbound classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offers hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.

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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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This accessible introduction to the art of Feng Shui will help you understand how to incorporate its teachings into a masterful approach to optimizing the energies of your space. Your space holds the key to your health, happiness and prosperity, and A Little Bit of Feng Shui provides a useful room-by-room guide to doing your homework for you. This guide will teach you how to understand and use Feng Shui-all the way from its basic principles to practical skills that can be used immediately. Seasoned author Althea S. T. introduces Ba Zhai and Fei Xing, two genuine methods of Feng Shui assessment, as well as step-by-step instructions for how to perform activations and accelerate good luck within your home. Readers will learn how to assess and then design their space to unlock its hidden potential.

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A thematically organized wit-and-wisdom-style packaging of quotes and excerpts from the works of Jane Austen. Jane Austen is one of the most eminently quotable authors in all of English letters and her books abound with delightful observations that are memorable for their sparkling wit and humor. This compilation collects several hundred quotes and extracts from Jane Austen’s works, organized thematically and illustrated with spot art. Examples include: Marriage: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” (Pride and Prejudice); Happiness: “I wish as well as every body else to be perfectly happy; but, like every body else, it must be in my own way.” (Sense and Sensibility); Personality: “I always deserve the best treatment, because I never put up with any other.” (Emma).

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The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity and endurance. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for home. But beset by monsters, Sirens and sorceresses, and at the mercy of the vengeful sea god Poseidon, he takes ten years to complete his journey - even as a raft of suitors tries to woo his wife Penelope.

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This feel-good book reassures kids that, whoever and whatever they are, it’s awesome being YOU! Expertly written to include all kinds of children and families, it embraces the beauty in a range of physical types, personalities and abilities. Kids will love discovering and recognising themselves in these pages - and they’ll feel proud to see their special qualities acknowledged. Adorable illustrations by Rosie Butcher show a diverse community that many will find similar to their own.

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This title includes a foreword by H. R. H. the Prince of Wales. Sick of McMansions? Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, is a champion of traditional architectural principles: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighbourhood and sustainability. She presents the definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right, revealing the dos and don'ts of liveable home design. Hundreds of elegant line drawings, rendering the varieties of architectural features and displaying "avoid" and "use" versions of the same elements side by side, make this an indispensable resource for designing and building a timelessly beautiful home.

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"Meditations" is Marcus Aurelius' private book of reflections, written over a series of years in far-flung places as he led the Romans in military campaigns, quashed revolts, and dealt with the other tribulations of governing the Empire. It is best described as a spiritual journal, containing a record of Marcus' philosophical exercises. The book is interesting as an example of Stoic thought and is valuable for historical reasons as a document of the inner life of a remarkable Roman emperor. It remains compelling, however, because it bears witness to a profound journey of the human spirit and speaks to us across the millennia about perennial human problems.

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Set on one of the oldest and largest estates in Sicily, is Case Vecchie, where all the food is either sustainably grown or wild. Here you’ll find the Anna Tasca Lanza Center for Sicilian Food and Culture, one of the most respected culinary sites in Europe. Now run by Anna’s daughter, Fabrizia, the school’s programming extends beyond cooking into food heritage and farming. Chefs and food professionals like Alice Waters, David Tanis, Jody Adams, and Emiko Davies return again and again to reacquaint themselves with farm-to-table Italian cooking. Curated by Fabrizia, Coming Home to Sicily celebrates the authentic flavors of Sicily, as well as the harmonious connection between land, producer, and food. The recipes include her family’s renditions of traditional dishes, such as Frittata with Fava Beans, Eggplant Caponata, Mint and Garlic–Stuffed Swordfish, and Risotto with Green Cauliflower and Almonds, as well at-home versions of Sicily’s famous street food, such as Panelle (chickpea fritters), Casatelle (ricotta-filled turnovers), and Cannoli. Filled with photographs that capture the beauty and abundance of the land, this captivating book will be your go-to for timeless dishes from one of the world’s most beloved culinary regions.

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Camelot awaits! From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Knights of the Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur endures. All the classic stories—including King Arthur’s marriage to Guinevere and Merlin’s tragic downfall at the hands of his enemy, Vivien—are included in this vibrant retelling.

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Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Follow the adventures of the four March sisters—Meg, Beth, Amy, and, most of all, the tomboy Jo—as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up.

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This volume features the first two novels of L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz series. In `The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are transported to the magical land of Oz, where they team up with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and Cowardly Lion to seek the help of the Wizard of Oz himself. In `The Marvelous Land of Oz’, Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Saw-Horse and the Woggle-Bug work together to help to save the Scarecrow’s besieged city.

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This is not your average mystical tome, but a special spellbook by two practicing witches. Here is the thoroughly comprehensive, absolutely definitive guide to spells - the basic handbook for anyone looking to practice some hands-on magic. Delightfully well written and practical, filled with atmospheric illustrations and diagrams throughout, it encompasses all the principles and philosophy of spell casting, and gives recipes for charms to solve common contemporary problems. This offers what most witchcraft and Wicca books don't: an in-depth understanding of what's behind the spells and why they work. It's amazing how much magic is in here: Geomancy, Elemental Scrying, Tree Divination, and lots more. From healing, protection, and attraction spells to spells for discernment, repulsion, and concealing, not a topic goes uncovered.

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