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Stay Woke
A no-nonsense guide to establishing a personal meditation practice, changing your life, and taking hold of your dreams.CONFESSION: This is not really a meditation book.Yes, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about meditation, but if you came looking for a typical guide to mindfulness, you’re in the wrong place. We are modern people in a high-tech world. We have first world problems and long to-do lists. And if you grew up in struggle―overcoming homophobia, sexism, trauma, shame, depression, poverty, toxic masculinity, racism, or social injustice―you need a different type of meditation … one that doesn’t pretend the struggle doesn’t ex...
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney Classic) (Little Golden Book)
Tim Burton's classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas-retold for the first time as a Little Golden Book! Jack Skellington is the King of Halloween Town... but after so many years of the same spooky thing, he's become bored of scaring. When Jack accidentally discovers Christmas Town, he hatches a crazy scheme to take over a new holiday for the year. But can the master of monstrous scares spread Christmas cheer like jolly old Saint Nick? And what will Halloween Town's power-hungry Oogie Boogie do when he discovers Jack's plan? Tim Burton's classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas has enthralled audiences young and old for over 25 years with its ...
The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook
Dine like the lords and ladies and bring the high society meals and treats home with these 100 delicious recipes inspired by Netflix’s most-watched series of all time—Bridgerton.Blue satin ball gowns, chocolates and high tea, five course meals with family, scandal, and romance. Welcome to the dashing world of Bridgerton. Grosvenor Square is buzzing with ladies and lords dressed to the nines, promenading in the park, and sharing lemonade at the evening’s ball. And while you might not be able to score the jewels and frocks of the Bridgertons and the Featheringtons, you can still eat like them with The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook.From dazzling canap...
The Unofficial Sims Cookbook
Snanna nurbler! Zu sperk foop stamby shurb. Moocha kowlenin gam mebzi doops nabe shoona apper bor feebee heb vou kana oosh yipsee! - My Sim, about the Unofficial SIMs cookbook
Learn how to make all the meals you’ve seen your Sims devour with The Unofficial Sims Cookbook.Sure, you’ve honed your Sims’ cooking skills, but how are your skills IRL? Now, you can perfect the baked Alaska and lobster thermidor you’ve been watching your Sims make with The Unofficial Sims Cookbook.Learn the steps behind the classic simulated recipes:-Chili Con Carne-Silly Gummy Bear Pancakes-Grandma’s Comfort Soup-Minty Mocha Cupcakes-And more!Your hunger will be satisfied, and you may even start your career path towards becoming a famous chef! Dive straight in with the delicious recipes in The Unofficial Sims Cookbook.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Beauty and the Beast retelling that took Bookstagram, BookTok, all the book socials by storm during the pandemic. The story follows Feyre, a young archer and Archeron as she struggles to support her family while living on the border of the fae realm known as Prythian.
The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from global phenomenon Sarah J. Maas.When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.At least, he's not a beast all the time.As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautif...
The Scarlet Letter
This edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker. In a masterwork of historical fiction, The Scarlet Letter presents a powerful view on legalism, sin and guilt during the seventeenth century. This romantic tragedy revolves around Hester Prynne, a young woman who conceives a daughter through an affair. Follow the life and hardships of Hester as she struggles to rebuild a life of dignity after this unforgettable sin.
Tiny But Mighty
*A New York Times Bestseller*#1 National BestsellerIndie BestsellerFrom Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens.Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overp...
The Eye of the World
The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!The Eye of the World, the first novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, follows Moiraine Damodred as she arrives in Emond's Field on a quest to find the one prophesized to stand against The Dark One.The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.When a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade th...
The Ultimate Guide To... Series
The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy:
Written by two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Jade Shutes, and her graduate, Amy Galper, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a progressive, comprehensive approach to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness. Jade Shutes is the main author of the book having written 85-90%. Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved. The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the modern practitioner's guide to working with aromatherapy and essential oils.Using techniques developed over decades of te...
Kief Preston's Time-Tested FASTEST Edibles Cookbook
WANT OVEN-FRESH MEDICAL MARIJUANA EDIBLES FAST?ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY COOKING WITH WEED BUT CAN'T COOK?MAKE POTENT & DELICIOUS WEED EDIBLES IN JUST 30 MINUTES!What's up stoners & medical patients! My name is Kief Preston and I specialize in writing weed edibles cookbooks and motivating weed enthusiasts to: "Take ACTION TODAY to help legalize weed tomorrow!" I wrote this book for people short on time who still want enjoy mouth-watering medicated treats fresh from their own kitchen, for much less money than at the dispensary!THIS BOOK IS SO EASY TO FOLLOW!YOU'LL BE IN & OUT OF THE KITCHEN IN LESS THAN 30 MiNUES!If it's medical marijuana edib...
Good Old Dog
An empathetic, understanding, and informative guide to living with aging dogs and how to make their days better, safer, and more appreciated by both owners and pets.The human-animal bond is never stronger or more tender than when your dog’s muzzle turns gray and the spring in their step begins to diminish. After spending the better part of a decade or more with this beloved member of your family, making sure your canine friend ages comfortably and contentedly is a natural priority. And no one knows how to ensure healthy aging better than the renowned faculty of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, who treat more than eight thousand olde...
The Forager's Handbook: A Seasonal Guide to Harvesting Wild, Edible & Medicinal Plants
Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare wild plants by season. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment? The Forager's Handbook is an essential guide for living this lifestyle year-round. With more than forty years of experience in the world of plants, forager Vickie Shufer empowers you to maintain and improve your health by following the way of the forager. She highlights plants that are available through each season and how to use those plants for food and medicine. Sustainable harvesting and preparation ...
Third Witch
A searing story of passion, betrayal, battles and love, this is Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' stripped of superstition, and its power and beauty refined into fewer words where good balances the evil and there is a happy ending - for some.Following on from OPHELIA, QUEEN OF DENMARK and I AM JULIET, this is the third title in the series for young people that focuses on the reinterpretation of Shakespeare's classic and enduring plays.'I didn't mean to do it'.Annie is not a witch, but when her mistress Lady Macbeth calls for a potion to 'stiffen Macbeth's sinews', Annie is caught up in plots that lead to murder, kingship and betrayal. Annie must also not only...
The Body Keeps the Score
#1 New York Times bestseller“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress StudiesA pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost exp...
Sanctuary of the Shadow
LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN―featuring spray-painted and stenciled edges, as well as gorgeously detailed endpapers. This breathtaking first edition is only available for a limited time and while supplies last in the US and Canada only.The instant New York Times bestsellerA Refinery29 Most Anticipated Book of 2024"Ascher's latest is a fantasy romance that has everything nice―a hot love interest, a relatable main character, female friendship―and plenty of (consensual) spice." ―BooklistSome follow their destiny.Others fall for it.For humans, Salizar’s is a place of mystery and wonder. For Harrow, it’s a place to hide from those who slaughtered her entire cl...
A Court of Mist and Fury
The seductive and stunning #1 bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses.Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tam...
A Court of Wings and Ruin
The epic third novel in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by global phenomenon Sarah J. Maas.Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear.As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers-both magical and political-and her love for her court and family. Amidst...
Tao Te Ching
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The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound. This beautiful compact hardback edition, with gilded edges and foil on the cover, makes a wonderful gift.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
Tastes Like Schitt
Pay homage to the quaintest hamlet in Elmdale County in this delightful, unofficial cookbook inspired by the modern comedy classic Schitt's Creek.Whether you're experienced in the kitchen, or basically eat at the local café for every meal, Tastes Like Schitt has a recipe for you. Specials from Café Tropical, Jocelyn’s down-to-earth dishes, and meals from the Rosebud Motel have inspired this collection of recipes.With 75 full color recipes, this cookbook features appetizers, drinks, entrees, desserts, and more. Cook your way through them all as you rewatch your favorite episodes. This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the tv show Schitt’s Cr...
A Firehose of Falsehood
Lies destroy. Disinformation tears at the fabric of democracy.A Firehose of Falsehood: The Story of Disinformation breaks down disinformation tactics and offers tools for defending and restoring truth.From Darius I of ancient Persia (522-486 BCE), to blood libel of the Middle Ages, to Soviet disinformation tactics and modern election deniers, Teri Kanefield and Pat Dorian show how tyrants and would-be tyrants deploy disinformation to gain power.Democracy, which draws its authority from laws instead of the whim of a tyrant, requires truth. For a democracy to survive, its citizens must preserve and defend truth. Now that the Internet has turned what w...
Crystal Healing
A Fact-Based Introduction to Crystal HealingWhether you’re new to the practice of crystal healing or have a level of experience with it, chances are you have questions: What works? What doesn’t? How and when should I spend my money? And so on. Forget the magic, the mysticism, and the mythology. You’ve come to the right place for answers. Dan R. Lynch is the author of many books about rocks and minerals. Julie A. Kirsch is a trained psychologist. Together, they delve into the fascinating study of crystal healing, and they share their answers with you.The book begins with an explanation of what crystal healing is, as well as a simple introduction to t...
The Hobbit
The stirring adventure that begins The Lord of the Rings, the greatest fantasy epic of all timeWhen Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning,...
The Kickass Coven
Amelia Wood's The Kickass Coven will show you why every witch needs a sisterhood.Find your people and make beautiful magic together!With supercharged disasters and unprecedented inequity, this crazy world of ours needs more than a modern witch. It needs badass magical activists working together to make a real difference. It needs you. And with the right people by your side, not only can you change the world, you can also have a damn good time doing it. No matter where you are in your journey, The Kickass Coven is here to help you find your magical family and create a world-changing practice you’ll love.Inside you'll find:- Magical and practical ways...
Alanna: The First Adventure
A girl disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in this first book in Tamora Pierce’s Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning young adult series—now with a new look!From now on, I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom, and, disguised as a boy, begins her training as a page at the palace of King Roald. But the road to knighthood, as she discovers, is not an easy one. Alanna must master weapons, combat, and magic, as well as polite behavior,...
Alfred's Book of Monsters
Trick or treat?With nods to Tim Burton, Edward Gorey, and Neil Gaiman, this humorous picture book about a Victorian boy obsessed with monsters presents a dark and appealing world, created by debut author/illustrator Sam Streed.In the graveyard, between stone monuments for forgotten souls, lurks the Black Shuck. . . . Its one blood-red eye burns with an undying rage.After reading about the slimy Nixie, the angry Black Shuck, and the creepy Lantern Man in his beloved Book of Monsters, Alfred decides to invite the monsters to teatime with his crusty old aunty, who thinks monsters are an improper obsession for a respectable young boy.
Mindful Pregnancy
Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy.Trimester by trimester, this beautiful book gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutrition, and hypnobirthing techniques to match your stage of pregnancy. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will help you to understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and bond with your growing baby.Troubleshoot pregnancy aches and pains with appropriate exercises, quell morning sickness with natural remedies and food, bond with your baby through meditation and movement, and prepare your body and mind safely and healthily for childbirth using strengthenin...
One Person, No Vote
From the New York Times bestselling author of White Rage, the startling history of voter suppression in America, from the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the present-day rise of legislated voter discrimination, and the forces that are fighting back.From the New York Times bestselling author of White Rage, the startling history of voter suppression in America, from the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the present-day rise of legislated voter discrimination, and the forces that are fighting back.In her New York Times bestselling White Rage, Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically aimed at impeding black progress in ...
The Fellowship of the Ring
The opening novel of The Lord of the Rings—the greatest fantasy epic of all time—which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadThe dark, fearsome Ringwraiths are searching for a Hobbit. Frodo Baggins knows that they are seeking him and the Ring he bears—the Ring of Power that will enable evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth. Now it is up to Frodo and his faithful servant, Sam, with a small band of companions, to carry the Ring to the one place it can be destroyed: Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauron’s realm.
Handmade Candles and Smudge Sticks
Learn how to make your own candles with these 35 projects ranging from subtly-scented and refined to pastel-coloured glittering creations, plus smudge sticks to create a beautifully fragrant home.Candles have never been more popular, adding warmth, light and fragrance to your home. And making your own candles is simple and cost-effective, all you need to begin is a container or a mould, wax, wicks and decorations, plus Emma Hardy’s detailed instructions. Learn how to use your shell collection to make delicate tea lights, fill some glass jars with herbs, flowers, essential oils, and wax to create a nature-inspired scented candle, swirl coloured wax t...
Maddie Lounging On Things
Maddie the coonhound has captured the hearts and imaginations of dog lovers all around the world. Maddie Lounging On Things follows Maddie’s adventures at play and at rest as she accompanies her owner, Theron, from Utah to Illinois to Mexico and everywhere in between. From cross-country trips sleeping in cars and cheap motels to visiting family near and far, Maddie finds a way to settle in for a nap in any set of circumstances. This collection highlights Maddie’s snuggly, cuddly side, as she curls up in unexpected places, belly flops onto sofas all over the country, and nestles herself into the lap of her much-loved owner. These sweet, touching, and...
Make the Bread, Buy the Butter
Selected by the New York Times as a Notable Cookbook, by USA TODAY as a Best Holiday Gift For the Foodie, and by More.com as one of their Best Cookbooks of the Year.This unique combination of recipes, memoir, and advice is “pure entertainment in an original, fresh voice” (Mollie Katzen, author of Moosewood Cookbook).When blogger Jennifer Reese lost her job, she began a series of food-related experiments. Economizing by making her own peanut butter, pita bread, and yogurt, she found that “doing it yourself” doesn’t always cost less or taste better. In fact, she found that the joys of making some foods from scratch— marshmallows, hot dog buns, and hum...
Prevention CBD & You
"...the ultimate guide for anyone who takes CBD or is thinking of trying it." -Mehmet Oz, M.D., Attending Surgeon, New York Presbyterian/Columbia UniversityIs CBD a miracle healing compound, all hype, or somewhere in between? Prevention examines the CBD phenomenon: what it is, its health benefits and how to decide if CBD is right for you.CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive extract found in the Cannabis plant that's making headlines. With its fast-spreading reputation as a natural treatment for many acute and chronic ailments, CBD is showing up in a wide variety of health, beauty and food products. More than 85 percent of Americans have heard ...
The Mama Sutra
A charming illustrated guide to burping, stimulating, and soothing your baby--so you can keep your sanity while helping your infant find inner peace.The Mama Sutra is an essential parenting handbook to more than forty methods to calm fussiness, encourage bowel movements, and (the holy grail) help everyone get back to sleep. Meet the Lucky Rabbit, the Drunk Monk, the Spraying Mantis, and other time-tested and scientifically proven ways to help your baby feel better, developed with help from experts in the ancient art of holistic healing. Whether your little one is experiencing reflux, colic, constipation, or something you can't quite identify, the si...
The Frozen Crown
A princess with a powerful and dangerous secret must finda way to save her country from ruthless invaders in this exciting debutfantasy, the first novel in a thrilling duology packed with heroism, treachery,magic, and war.“Propulsive and intricate, Greta Kelly has constructed aworld of twisting politics and thrilling magic following a heroine who is bothclever and uncompromising, but ultimately, has heart. A stellar read that Ithoroughly enjoyed.” —Emily Duncan, New York Times bestselling author ofWicked SaintsAskia became heir to the Frozen Crown of Seravesh because ofher devotion to her people. But her realm is facing a threat she cannot defeatby ...
The Wellbeing Toolkit for Doctors
This is the only practical guide to overcoming anxiety, compassion fatigue and other challenges of day-to-day life on the front line of healthcare.The Wellbeing Toolkit for Doctorsoffers tools to help doctors prevent burnout, and enjoy their work again. During stressful times, the practice of self-care becomes vital. The coronavirus pandemic has required new levels of dedication, resilience and hard work, and the mental health impact on health professionals working through it has been immense.Each chapter is a tool, either conceptual, such as Self-compassion, Peer Support, Racism Awareness, or practical, such as how you can positively influence your...
Our Bodies, Ourselves
THE BESTSELLING WOMEN’S HEALTH CLASSIC—INFORMING AND INSPIRING WOMEN ACROSS GENERATIONSHailed by The New York Times as a “feminist classic,” this comprehensive guide to all aspects of women’s sexuality and reproductive health—including menopause, birth control, childbirth, sexual health, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, and overall wellbeing—changed the women’s health movement around the world and remains as important and relevant as ever.Providing detailed and empowering information on women’s reproductive health and sexuality, this latest edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves shows how to find and access health information and offers...
The Art of Bathing
Your guide to creating the perfect mindful, multi-sensory home spaceWith everything you need to turn your bathroom into a relaxing, healing, and energizing sanctuary, The Art of Bathing, gives you the power to create a spa at home in the time it takes to fill the tub.Friendly introductions to the principles and practice of water therapy, aromatherapy, and mindfulness are followed by a selection of 25 multisensory spa treatments. With baths aimed at healing your mind, body, and spirit, it’s easy to choose one that will work simultaneously on all of your senses to revitalize, repair, and reinvigorate.We all long for transcendent moments and calming ex...
Plant Tribe
Igor JosifovicandJudith de Graaff, the bestselling authors of Urban Jungle, delve into the many ways that nurturing plants helps nurture the soul.Plant Tribe: Living Happily Ever After with Plants addresses the life-changing magic of living with and caring for plants. Aimed at a wider audience than typical houseplant books, each chapter combines easily digestible plant knowledge, style guidance via real home interiors, and inspiring advice for using plants to increase energy, creativity, and well-being, and to attract love and prosperity.Also included: real-world @urbanjungleblog followers’ FAQs, a section on plants and pets, and plant care for the ...
Memorial Drive
An Instant New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable BookOne of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020Named One of the Best Books of the Year by: The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, Esquire, Electric Literature, Slate, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and InStyleA chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedyAt age nineteen, Natasha Trethewey had her world turned upside down when her former stepfather shot and killed her mother. Grieving and still...
The Gift of Flowers
The Gift of Flowers is a beautiful guide to the many ways to use flowers as unique and special gifts.With brief descriptions of their natural healing qualities, discover the secret language of flowers and learn the symbols and intuitive messages behind each one, such as tulips for love and bluebells for constancy. There are lists of matching flowers for birthdays, zodiac signs, days of the week and anniversaries to make the most of your daily plant life.Discover how to communicate through the language of plants and their flowers to stimulate your own healing, creative expression and passion for life.Over 50 creative inspirations including:floral inf...
