Featured Collection
In Stock
A collection of all of the books we currently have in stock at our brick and mortar store in Waterford NY.
Wicca: Charms, Potions and Lore
New
Religion, spiritual practice, a moral code for living, the means to enhance and take control of your life: Wicca can be all of these things. Many misunderstand what it means to follow Wicca; yes it can involve ‘magic’ and the worship of the Horned God (along with the equally important Triple Goddess), but it is also a beautiful, life-enhancing way of living that venerates the cycles of nature and the seasons and promotes positive and constructive values. It is a relatively modern faith, dating back to the early twentieth century, and yet it draws on ancient beliefs grounded in nature.This unique and illuminating book will introduce you to the wonder...
Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons
New
The best-selling authors of Forest Fairy Crafts teach you to sew and embellish seasonal fairyland characters and decorations with colourful felt, threads, yarn, buttons, and sequins.
Witchcraft Therapy
“Fun, upbeat, and friendly.” —Reader’s DigestDiscover magical solutions to cope with whatever life throws your way in this fun self-help guide to invoking your inner power.Self-help is hard (and therapy is expensive!), but magic makes it easier than ever.In Witchcraft Therapy, you will learn how to use the mystical powers of intention, mindful manifestation, divination, and righteous indignation to cope with whatever life throws your way. Author and witchy wellness guru Mandi Em offers advice in her own unique brand of positivity providing spells, rituals, and more that you can do right at home.Complete with wisdom like “Remember that ‘f*ck off’ is ...
CBD
Blair Lauren Brown, founder of Verté Essentials, offers a captivating introduction to CBD—what it is, how it can improve your health, and how to use it for personal wellness. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating, non-psychoactive, anti-inflammatory compound of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential. It can relieve stress and anxiety, as well as a wide range of conditions including muscular discomfort and chronic pain. Blair Lauren Brown shares her knowledge of cannabidiol and provides recipes to try in daily practice. She covers the exciting science behind CBD, explores all the properties of the cannabis plant, and offers hints on...
Aries
Board Book
New
Every baby is a star child! This beautifully illustrated astrology board book is perfect for the youngest kids—and their parents! Every baby is born with unique qualities determined by their astrological sign—and this sweet board book is dedicated to little Aries children. Moms and dads will love this starry look at their Aries' child’s personality, while toddlers will have fun with the interactive finger-tracing element and colorful pictures. Kids will find out all about their special constellation, where it’s located, and what it means. These charming book make a perfect gift for parents and child. This charming book is the perfect gift for birthd...
Backpacker magazine's Hiking and Backpacking with Kids
Discount
How to safely and successfully hike and backpack with kids, from infants to teenagers is all here in a durable, packable, full-color package. Former NOLS instructor and current mom Molly Absolon tells how to plan trips for kids, what to pack, games to play, kid-favorite food and snacks for the trail, and other tips and tricks to make a family hiking outing the best it can be.
The Essential Oils Diet
Discount
The first diet program that harnesses essential oils and bioactive foods for weight loss and disease prevention, from the nation’s trusted authority in essential oils and natural remedies.The runaway success of The Healing Power of Essential Oils showed that there is a growing interest in using essential oils to heal the body. Now, in The Essential Oils Diet, Dr. Eric Zielinski teams up with Sabrina Ann Zielinski (“Mama Z”) to teach readers how bioactive plant compounds--those found in essential oils and in foods like matcha green tea, chia seeds, almonds, and avocados--can aid in weight loss, boost energy levels, and trigger the body's natural immu...
The Art of Embroidered Flowers
New
Explore nature through a combination of textiles and embroidery in this new, modernised edition of Gilda Barons inspirational, innovative, step-by-step work.Using painted and dyed backgrounds, and hand and machine embroidery, this guide presents a wonderful variety of three dimensional landscape and flower embroideries. A number of techniques are employed when applying colour to the fabric including batik, salt discharge and brushing dye into a wet surface. Beautiful pictures are then stitched and built up over the background in easy stages. The feeling of perspective is enhanced by the clever use of scale and colour, and all the techniques are expl...
One Person, No Vote
Discount
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 ...
Sharing Nature With Children Book
Mammals Who Morph
New
The third book of the series is a scientifically accurate telling of the story of mammals and humans. Gorgeous and ethereal illustrations and a story that brings children into a state of connectedness with the universe makes this an amazing book for parents and teachers who want to instill in kids a deep appreciation for themselves, their community, and the need to protect this planet that we all reside.This remarkable evolution series, narrated by the Universe itself, concludes with this third book, the amazing story of mammals and humans. It picks up after From Lava to Life: The Universe Tells Our Earth Story with the extinction of dinosaurs, and ...
The Green Elephant
Discount
The Ultimate Resource for Cannabis-Based Therapy.Backed by extensive research and medical expertise, The Green Elephant: The Healthcare Provider's Essential Guide to Understanding and Addressing Medical Cannabis and CBD is the definitive guidebook for healthcare professionals and patients alike seeking to educate themselves on cannabis therapy. This comprehensive resource is designed to help practitioners provide informed guidance to their patients, ensuring safe and effective use of cannabis and CBD-based treatments.Benefits of Cannabis Therapy Include:• Chronic Pain Relief: Cannabis has been shown to be effective in relieving chronic pain.• Mental...
CBD Oil for Health
Discount
Discover the amazing all-natural healing and beauty benefits of cannabidiol oil in this easy-to-use guide that offers 100 ways to use CBD in your personal wellness routine.Using CBD oil for calming and relaxation techniques has become a popular trend—and it’s easy to see why! It can reduce stress and anxiety, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation with benefits that can be felt immediately.In CBD Oil for Health you will find 100 different uses for CBD oil that will promote and transcend your wellness routine. Including information about CBD oil such as why it’s legal, how it works in the body, its health benefits, proper dosage, special consideration...
The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook
Discount
Create 75 of the most popular, post-worthy, and fun recipes straight from TikTok with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook.Become the next viral sensation and make some delicious dishes that will impress all your friends with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook.From whipped coffee to pancake cereal and mug cakes to seltzer slushies, you can find all the recipes you’ve seen on social media and have been dying to make in one place. Featuring simple, easy-to-follow instructions, you can now create the recipes you’ve seen all over the internet in the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to post your cooking creations online or just share them with your frien...
The Leafly Guide to Cannabis
Discount
A savvy connoisseur's guide from the editors of the world's most popular cannabis platform.Cannabis is at the very beginning of a craft and educational renaissance. It is emerging from the legislative shadows and a second awakening is occurring: people are proactively seeking information about how to properly consume and enjoy it.And cannabis is a wildly diverse product, even more so than alcohol. Consumers can experience not only different flavor profiles, but also different cerebral and body effects; they can consume using different methods, from vaporization to combustion to topical application; and they can pick and choose between an ever-growin...
Cannabis for Health
Discount
An engaging, authoritative, and accessible guide to using cannabis for wellness. Including a quick-reference chart to key cannabis strains and their health benefits, this book is one you'll want to keep close at hand. Considered "magic" in ancient medicinal circles, cannabis has a true, documented history of healing. Not only does it contain the restorative plant nutrient cannabidiol, or CBD, which is gaining stature as an antidote for various conditions from pain and nausea to arthritis and post-traumatic stress, cannabis also carries some 100 other cannabinoid nutrients that heal, including the once-banished psychoactive but powerfully medicinal T...
El valor para levantarse
Discount
Liz Arch ofrece las herramientas necesarias para resurgir de entre el dolor y el estancamiento de los traumas, la ansiedad y la depresión, para sanar, empoderarnos y vivir la vida plena que nos merecemos. Este es un manual de esperanza, una guía práctica para sanar traumas de forma natural y superar sus síntomas, incluyendo ansiedad, pánico y depresión.Este libro ofrece un enfoque triple para curar el trauma al abordar las tres áreas en las que este habita: 1) el cuerpo, 2) el cerebro, y 3) el estómago. Proporciona información valiosa para comprender la naturaleza del trauma y comparte herramientas prácticas y efectivas que pueden ser aplicadas de i...
The Bad Food Bible
Discount
Physician and popular New York Times contributor Aaron Carroll mines the latest evidence to show that many “bad” ingredients actually aren’t unhealthy, and in some cases are essential to our well-being.Advice about food can be confusing. There’s usually only one thing experts can agree on: some ingredients—often the most enjoyable ones—are bad for you, full stop. But as Aaron Carroll explains, if we stop consuming some of our most demonized foods, it may actually hurt us. Examining troves of studies on dietary health, Carroll separates hard truths from hype, showing that you can * Eat red meat several times a week. Its effects are negligible for mo...
Enchantments
A wise, witchy, and welcoming guide to living life magicallyMya Spalter has spent years among candles, herbs, cats, and spells as an employee at New York City’s oldest occult shop, Enchantments. Since it would get crowded in there if all of you visited, this beautifully illustrated book will be your guide to its secrets and stories; in the process, Mya will introduce you to some mystical concepts you can use to build spells and rituals that resonate with your own personal style, including:• Create and maintain altars Even people who aren’t spiritually inclined seem to be able to get down with the beneficial function of an altar as a place to model b...
Cannabis Pharmacy
Discount
The most comprehensive and approachable book available on understanding and using medical marijuana. Revised and updated with the latest information on varietals, delivery, dosing, and treatable conditions, Cannabis Pharmacy is "a well-designed and -illustrated and easy-to-use resource"(Booklist) for those considering medical marijuana as a treatment option.In Cannabis Pharmacy, expert Michael Backes offers evidence-based information on using cannabis to treat an array of ailments and conditions. He provides information on how cannabis works with the body's own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. This...
Cannabis Is Medicine
New
Unlock the healing power of cannabis medicine and discover the cutting-edge science behind its remarkable impact on human health.Millions of people around the world are healing illnesses with cannabis. Nonetheless, many physicians remain reluctant to discuss cannabis medicine with their patients. And with so much conflicting misinformation from unreliable sources, finding out if cannabis could be an effective treatment for you or a loved one can feel nearly impossible. This book is the comprehensive resource for people who have not found relief from conventional medicines.Bonni Goldstein, MD, has helped thousands of patients suffering from chronic, ...
How to Give Up Plastic
Discount
An accessible guide to the changes we can all make—small and large—to rid our lives of disposable plastic and clean up the world’s oceansHow to Give Up Plastic is a straightforward guide to eliminating plastic from your life. Going room by room through your home and workplace, Greenpeace activist Will McCallum teaches you how to spot disposable plastic items and find plastic-free, sustainable alternatives to each one. From carrying a reusable straw, to catching microfibers when you wash your clothes, to throwing plastic-free parties, you’ll learn new and intuitive ways to reduce plastic waste. And by arming you with a wealth of facts about global pl...
The Little Book of Craft Beer
Discount
There is an increasing demand for information on the best craft beers around the world, and how best to pair it with food. Look no further: this is your essential guide to knowing everything you need to know about craft beer; how to make it, the different styles and how to match it with food.
By Way of Sorrow
Discount
“Emotionally resonant…Gigl is too astute and compassionate a writer to create cartoon villainy out of anti-trans attitudes…quietly groundbreaking.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIn a fresh and riveting thriller debut, Robyn Gigl introduces Erin McCabe, a New Jersey criminal defense attorney doing her best to live a quiet life in the wake of profound personal change—until a newsworthy case puts both her career and safety in jeopardy . . .Erin McCabe has been referred the biggest case of her career. Four months ago, William E. Townsend, Jr., son of a New Jersey State Senator, was found fatally stabbed in a rundown motel near Atlantic City. Sharise Ba...
Betty Crocker Simply Delicious Diabetes Cookbook
Discount
160+ delicious, easy and surprisingly healthy recipes for managing diabetesManaging diabetes doesn't have to feel overwhelming or even like you’re depriving yourself. Betty Crocker Simply Delicious Diabetes Cookbook offers 162 easy, delicious recipes to help you enjoy a healthy meal plan, with a variety of flavorful foods that satisfy. Chapters span every meal and snack of the day: Flavor-Packed Basics, Scrumptious Breakfasts, Tasty Light Meals & Snacks, Colorful Salads & Veggies, Satisfying Dinners, and Sweet Treats & Refreshing Drinks (it's possible!). Each of six features has tips to focus on one area to help you stay on track without...
Shake
Discount
Original, amusing, and brilliantly documented, Shake is a heartwarming collection of sixty-one beguiling dogs caught in the most candid of moments: mid-shake. This glorious, graphic volume will stop you dead in your tracks as you are presented with images of man's best friend caught in contortion: hair wild, eyes darting, ears and jowls flopping every which way.With Shake, photographer Carli Davidson proves how eager and elated we are to see our pets in new ways. The result is a one-of-a-kind book: a colorful assemblage of photographs that are simultaneously startling and endearing, consistently hard to look away from, and revealing.
Cannabis: A History
New
To some it's the classic "gateway drug," to others it is a harmless way to relax, or provide relief from pain. Some fear it is dangerous and addictive, while others feel it should be decriminalized. Whatever the viewpoint, cannabis incites debate at every level, and the effect it has on every corner of the globe is undeniable.In this comprehensive study, Martin Booth crafts a tale of medical advance and religious enlightenment; of political subterfuge and law enforcement; of cunning smugglers, street pushers, gang warfare, writers, artists, and musicians. And above all, Booth chronicles the fascinating process through which cannabis became outlawed ...
Broken (in the best possible way)
Discount
An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened comes a deeply relatable book filled with humor and honesty about depression and anxiety.As Jenny Lawson’s hundreds of thousands of fans know, she suffers from depression. In Broken, Jenny brings readers along on her mental and physical health journey, offering heartbreaking and hilarious anecdotes along the way.With people experiencing anxiety and depression now more than ever, Jenny humanizes what we all face in an all-too-real way, reassuring us that we’re not alone and making us laugh while doing it. From the...
Groomed
Discount
Someone in your past sold you a false story about who you are and what you’re worth. It has been holding you back for too long. Take control of your future.A staggering one out of three women in America was a victim of sexual abuse at some point in her childhood. No matter how many years it’s been, if that’s your story, those scars are probably still with you. But even if that’s not part of your story, this book is for you. Women today have been groomed for a lot more than just sex.Using her own story of abuse, family tragedy, and rebellion, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher guides readers toward an understanding that grooming is oftentimes subtle, but it’s...
Kawaii Craft Life
Discount
Kawaii Craft Life is a first-of-its-kind needlecraft book featuring 35 super-cute projects to decorate the home or give as gifts.Few can resist the charm of kawaii -- the Japanese word for "cute" or "lovable" -- which has grown from a national trend to a worldwide phenomenon. Now you can add an adorable kawaii touch to your home, dorm room, or office with this charming collection of feltcraft, cross-stitch, and embroidery projects.This complete introduction includes materials lists and hand-stitching basics, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, printable templates, and beautiful photography. A celebration of all things kawaii style and suita...
Laxmi's Mooch
Discount
A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi ...
The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide
Discount
Cut back on waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and live more sustainably with these 100 (almost) zero-waste tipsIn a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us , doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible.But even if you can’t be perfectly zero waste, you can still have a profound impact on our environment, climate, and health by making some simple changes to your lifestyle and habits. Author Melanie Mannarino shares 100 simple tips for being less wasteful in a variety of contexts:-At Home, with advice not only for the kitchen and food, but also for cleaning and home org...
Wild Eats: Campsite Cooking
New
* Tools and tips for gear, techniques, and recipe substitutions * Recipes for beginners and seasoned backpackers * Best practices for following Leave No Trace ethics for cookingWhether you’re glamping for the weekend with the family or spending a month backpacking on a long trail, this image-rich cookbook offers creative recipes, ideas, and solutions for making delicious and nutritious meals outdoors. Designed for all skill levels, this cookbook will teach the essentials of how to cook in the outdoors, cover what tools and cookware you’ll need, and share more advanced techniques for those looking to level-up their outdoor cooking.Focused on simple, ...
Return to the Place
New
Rabbi Jill Hammer has taken ancient Jewish mystical text and transformed it into a contemporary guide for meditative practice. In Return to the Place, Rabbi Hammer guides the reader through the story of creation as the ancient text of the Sefer Yetzirah draws readers in and invites them to become participants in the book's vibrant incantations, bringing the Creator's sacred energy into the world.The Sefer Yetzirah is a creation story like none other, describing the creation of the world in cryptic, mystical, poetic text. Rabbi Jill Hammer has taken a fresh look at this text that scholars believe goes back to the sixth century CE, embracing this text...
Of One Blood, or The Hidden Self
New
A rip-roaring lost worlds thriller written in the early 1900s by a pioneering black writer of black fiction. The story of Reuel is fuelled by love, betrayal and a heavy undertow of the supernatural; an impulsive medical student, he travels from Boston to Ethiopia, discovers a hidden city, ancient treasure and his own heritage. A new edition with a new introduction which considers Pauline Hopkin's development of the social and racial themes also explored by W.E.B. Du Bois. AUTHOR: Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins (18591930) was a pioneering African-American novelist, playwright and journalist, whose work, such as the romance novel Contending Forces, often ...
Planting a Seed
Discount
2022 Nautilus Award Winner: Silver, Green/Restorative/Sustainable Practices.Discover your path toward a more sustainable life.The science on climate change is in, and its impacts are being felt around the globe. It’s time for every one of us to start finding a new way of living, working, and moving around our planet. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be hard, and it doesn’t have to feel like a sacrifice. By understanding how you fit into the global picture, and investigating what changes work best for you, you can soften your impact on the planet in as many areas of your life that feel right and work for you. It just takes some planning, some act...
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...
Day Hiking New England
New
Compact, carry-along guide to New England's best trailsFeatures: * 115 hikes, all rated for quality and difficulty--including many loop hikes * Detailed route descriptions with mileages for notable landmarks and junctions * Easy-to-use topographic maps and clear driving directions * Quick-reference icons for bird-watching, wildflowers, waterfalls, kid- and dogfriendliness, geologic features, and more * An at-a-glance chart to help you choose your adventure * Doesn’t overlap with the author’s 100 Classics Hikes: New England―together the two guides capture more than 200 unique hiking routes!New England encompasses natural breadth and diversity--from t...
The Ultimate Guide to CBD
Discount
Discover new ways to live a healthy life by incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) into your daily routines.Whether you are seeking information on making your own CBD self-care products, how to cook with CBD, or how to administer CBD to your pet, The Ultimate Guide to CBD makes for the perfect introduction.You’ll start by learning the basics—including the most current science in the field of CBD research. Since there are many ways to use cannabidiol, you’ll also learn the differences between each application, with a detailed look at CBD oils, flower, ready-made beverages, tinctures, isolates, concentrates, capsules, salves, balms, face oil, vaping, and mor...
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey
Discount
*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**INDIE NEXT PICK**A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR*Writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers Amber Ruffin writes with her sister Lacey Lamar with humor and heart to share absurd anecdotes about everyday experiences of racism.Now a writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and host of The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin lives in New York, where she is no one's First Black Friend and everyone is, as she puts it, "stark raving normal." But Amber's sister Lacey? She's still living in their home state of Nebraska, and trust us, you'll never believe what happened to Lacey.From racist donut shops to str...
Forager's Handbook
New
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 te...
