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House of Flame and Shadow
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Now in paperback!The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath.Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she's going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust.Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all. After a few brief months with everyt...
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from RPGs
Jeff Ashworth, author of the bestselling Game Master series of resource books for the world's most popular roleplaying game, combines his depth of knowledge about the mechanics of dice-based RPGs and the universal experiences gathered while playing a campaign to create a ruleset for leveling up your own life.Featuring invaluable lessons drawn directly from TTRPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Starfinder, Blades in the Dark, Fiasco and other TTRPGs (“Always check for traps;” “Never underestimate the power of a short rest;” “Don’t feed the trolls”) as well as in-depth analyses of the ways in which these games’ character archetypes can be...
Ardulum: First Don: A Space Opera Novel
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Ardulum. The planet that vanishes. The planet that sleeps.Neek makes a living piloting the dilapidated tramp transport, Mercy’s Pledge, and smuggling questionable goods across systems blessed with peace and prosperity. She gets by—but only just. In her dreams, she is still haunted by thoughts of Ardulum, the traveling planet that, long ago, visited her homeworld. The Ardulans brought with them agriculture, art, interstellar technology…then disappeared without a trace, leaving Neek’s people to worship them as gods.Neek does not believe—and has paid dearly for it with exile from her home for her heretical views.Yet, when the crew stumbles into an arme...
An Inconvenient Earl
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A TALE OF FREEDOM, FORGIVENESS, AND SAYING EXACTLY THE WRONG THING IN BED.It was meant to be an easy job: remove a lord from the public eye until his title is usurped. Much harder to do when the lord turns out to be the same man Harry has been bedding on the sly for the past six months. Even more inconvenient when the lord himself has been asking him to do the very same: steal him from his rigid, terrifying future and find a way to set him free.Ralph, Viscount Elsternwick, doesn’t need and cannot serve the earldom, his intellect and instincts wholly out of step with the impossible obligations of courtly life. What he needs is a means of escape, one ...
Aromatherapy for Self-Care
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Enhance your self-care routine with essential oilsEssential oils have been used for natural wellness for centuries, and Aromatherapy for Self-Care is bringing this ancient medicine into the modern world. Wherever you're at on your aromatherapy self-care journey, this book will help you harness these powerful plant extracts to start feeling better inside and out.In this guide, you will find more than 100 aromatherapy remedies, rituals, and tips for a wide range of emotional, mental, and physical needs. Learn how to create your own blends, what brands to shop for, and which application methods are the most beneficial for you.Aromatherapy for Self-Care...
Dirty Gourmet
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"An excellent cookbook, with a huge range of flavors. You'll find recipes like shiitake rice balls, Dutch oven sticky buns, lentil farro salad, hot chocolate oatmeal, buffalo cauliflower wraps and pecan praline fondue. Perusing this book is sure to give you ideas for your next trip―and make you hungry." ― Washington Trails Magazine * More than 120 deliciously modern recipes for day trips, car camping, and backcountry adventures * Offers a fun and easy approach to planning and prepping camp food * The Dirty Gourmet authors were recently featured in Sunset magazine and other national mediaDirty Gourmet is really a lifestyle, one that celebrates delici...
The Shattered Crown
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Age range 14+Leena Edenfrell never dreamed of igniting a war, and her pair bond, Noc Feyreigner, never wanted to set foot on a battlefield again. But when their enemies combine forces, they have no choice but to fight. While Noc makes moves to reclaim his throne, Leena acts as the new Crown of the Charmer's Council, searching for a way to stop the enemy from raising an ancient dragon destined to burn their world to ash.But no matter how hard Noc and Leena fight, the odds are stacked against them, and soon a winged shadow reigns over Lendria. It's then they learn the true price of victory: in order to tame the terrifying beast, Leena will have to sac...
Superfoods
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Broccoli, blueberries, goji berries, oily fish, wheatgrass, pomegranate juice, green tea and, incredibly, chocolate. These are just some of the superfoods with essential nutrients that can heal our exhausted, stress-wracked bodies, and boost the immune system. This new book offers extensive advice on how and what to buy, grow, prepare and cook for a super-healthy lifestyle.
The Comprehensive Cannabis Cookbook
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Cannabis can be one of the most misunderstood herbs that is used in the world today. Unfortunately, within the past century, Cannabis has gotten a bad rap for nothing then rumors started for political gain. However, in the turn of the latest century, Cannabis has been beginning to get is reputation repaired as it has now been found to have many health benefits.Throughout the pages of this Cannabis cookbook you will not only learn what cannabis is and how it can benefit users, but you will also discover over 25 cannabis recipes that you can make within your own home such as:• Cannabis Banana Bread• Cannabis Barbecued Chicken• Carrot and Bran Raisin M...
Cannabis Cupcakes
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Cannabis Cupcakes will be the first pot-infused cupcakes cookbook, inspiring stoners to whip up munchie-satisfying treats with candy-inspired flavors and high-larious decorations.Cannabis Cupcakes features 35 recipes for crazy-delicious cupcakes and muffins made with Boosted Butter and Souped-Up Sunflower Oil, along with step-by-step cartoon illustrations to ensure that no reader is left behind (no matter how spaced-out he or she might be).Complete with wacky themes and decorations, info on makin' time and bakin' time, plus dosing charts to keep you informed before you reach for a third (or ninth!) cupcake, this book contains everything you need to ...
Sew Penguins, Puppies, Porcupines... Oh My!
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Be the star of the baby shower!Appliqué adorable baby animals onto gifts that will be snuggled now, and treasured for years to come. Fans flock to Kim Schaefer's best-selling designs, and 39 new nursery-themed baby animals are sure to roar, tweet, and moo their way into your hearts. Choose your animal adventure, with zoo and farm favorites, underwater creatures, woodland denizens, or animals of the northwest! You can make a darling baby quilt or create an entire layette! Embellish store-bought bibs, burp cloths, onesies, diaper covers, and diaper stackers with these too-cute designs for a personalized gift in no time. Other sweet and simple projects...
The Joy of Cannabis
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Seventy-five life-enhancing experiences to make the ordinary extraordinary through the science and magic of cannabisA sophisticated and humorous cannabis book to enhance your life and promote self-care through the science and magic of weed.With a toolkit of the basics to get you started and a curated set of 75 activities, The Joy of Cannabis is a road map to a higher and happier you. In each of the six sections, you'll find science-based research as well as charts, essays, and fun facts from bold thinkers. The activities-tested and approved by authors Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith-teach you how to amplify pleasure through bonding and intimacy, deep...
The Return of the King
The awesome conclusion to The Lord of the Rings—the greatest fantasy epic of all time—which began in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadWhile the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarms out to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron’s power. To defeat the Dark Lord, the One Ring, ruler of the accursed Rings of Power, must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. Weighed down by the compulsion of the Ring, he begins finally to despair.
The Burning Shadow
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#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns to the world of the Lux with The Burning Shadow, the steamy, shocking second installment of the Origin series that will leave readers reeling.The trade paperback edition of The Burning Shadow includes the exclusive bonus short scene, Like the First Time.When Evelyn Dasher crossed paths with Luc, she was thrown headfirst into the world of the Lux―only to discover that she was already far more involved in their world than she ever suspected.Because the Luxen aren’t the only ones with a hidden past. There’s a gap in Evie’s memory, lost months of her life...
Bourbon
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“THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF BOURBON.”—Sacramento BeeA Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance BestsellerA ROLLICKING BIOGRAPHY OF BOURBON WHISKEY THAT DOUBLES AS “A COMPLEX AND ENTERTAINING” (WALL STREET JOURNAL) HISTORY OF AMERICA ITSELFFew products are so completely or intimately steeped in the American story as bourbon whiskey. As Dane Huckelbridge's masterfully crafted history reveals, the iconic amber spirit is the American experience, distilled, aged, and sealed in a bottle.
The Feng Shui Bible
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The idea behind feng shui is simple: to improve any aspect of your life, create the right atmosphere to support it. All the strands of this ancient practice come together in this intelligently organized, visual reference that emphasizes feng shuis practical benefits. Real life applications and examples enhance lucid explanations of the fundamental concepts: chi energy, yin and yang, the five elements, and eight trigrams. All the essential tools are laid out, too--everyday objects like mirrors, plants, and fountains that keep the energy flowing smoothly. A comprehensive directory shows how these principles can enhance relationships, finances, creativ...
The Illustrated Crystallary
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Explore the symbolism and mystical qualities of 36 fascinating crystals and minerals with Maia Toll, featuring stunning illustrations by Kate O’Hara.In the ancient world there were three medicine kingdoms: animal, vegetable, and mineral. Following her previous acclaimed volumes on animal (The Illustrated Bestiary) and vegetable (The Illustrated Herbiary), Maia Toll fulfills the call for mineral with The Illustrated Crystallary.Combining bits of ancient wisdom with her own insights, Toll illuminates the aspects and energy of each stone and, through rituals and reflections, the life guidance it might offer contemporary readers.Obsidian’s shiny surface...
Smart Plants
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This book can change the way you think. Literally.“This informative, accessible cookbook will be a boon to health-conscious eaters.” —Publishers WeeklyIf you struggle with focus and memory lapses, mental fog, or stress—or if you simply want to optimize your mental performance and protect your brain health—Smart Plants is a must read. Written by New York Times bestselling author and natural-food chef Julie Morris, whose name has become synonymous with “superfoods” and “wellness,” this groundbreaking book reveals the dietary secrets to better brain performance. Combining scientific research with the wisdom of ancient remedies, Smart Plants showcases a...
Dragons
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Whether in the Middle East, Europe, or Asia, dragon stories have been around from the beginning of time. This book examines and celebrates dragons, their behavior, their appearances, their legends, and more.Dragons boasts more than forty illustrations that display the variety and majesty of these incredible creatures. The text is packed with tales, musings, and quotes from a wide variety of literary sources, both old and new, that celebrate everyone's favorite scaly beast. From their habitats and their nature to their relationship with us, this book covers everything you need to know and everything you wish you could know about the majestic creature...
Urban Pantry
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A modern, sustainable approach for stocking an efficient kitchenUrban Pantry is a smart, concise guide to creating a full and delicious larder in your own home. It covers kitchen essentials, like what basics to keep on hand for quick, tasty meals without a trip to the store, and features recipes that adapt old-fashioned pantry cooking for a modern audience. Avid chef and gardener Amy Pennington demystifies canning and pickling for the urban kitchen and provides tips for growing a practical food garden in even the smallest of spaces. Her more than sixty creative recipes blend both gourmet and classic flavors while keeping economy in mind, and include...
Dinosaur Origami Adventure
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Dinosaur Origami Papers, Dinosaur Cards, Dinosaur StickersThrough the maths, art, and science that is origami, along with a great experience of dinosaurs, improve your mind, inquisitiveness, imagination, and creativity!With a teacher or parent, children with an interest in dinosaurs can find out more about the times that dinosaurs lived in through realistic dinosaur pictures and research information. With “Dinosaur Pattern Origami Papers," you can fold dinosaurs around the world, and bring them to life with our “Dinosaur Research Stickers!” Through the “Big Dinosaur Investigation Cards,” enjoy a fun game pitting your dinosaurs’ attack, defence, and ...
Container Gardens
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Lack of space? Lack of time? No gardening experience? Need inspiration? No matter the issue, Southern Living magazine has the answer so that anyone can have a beautiful garden year-round using the brand's newest book on container gardening. Container Gardens is a smart and sensible guide filled with beautiful, inspirational images that covers the basics for the beginner while sharing a wide array of ideas for the experienced gardener. There are step-by-step techniques and tips on planting and care for indoor and outdoor spaces, including 'container recipes' that share the exact plant combinations used so readers can recreate the look at home. This b...
How to Make and Use Compost
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The world of compost and how it relates to healthy soil is a fascinating, complex story.Compost helps to create and maintain healthy soil – the foundation of growing organically. It is also cost-saving, easy and fun, and a fantastic way to learn and connect with nature. Most importantly, composting is really beneficial for the environment as it massively reduces the amount of noxious methane gas generated from burying food waste in landfill.In How to Make and Use Compost, composting expert Nicky Scott reveals why making compost is so important for healthy soil and the environment, how it works and how to make your own compost. He provides clear guid...
The Spiral Dance
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The twentieth anniversary edition of The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit. Starhawk's brilliant, comprehensive overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day re-emergence of Wicca as a Goddess-worshipping religion has left an indelible mark on the feminist spiritual consciousnes...
An Act of Woman Power
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This is an invaluable book for every man and woman who is ready to understand the origin of their essence; to go beyond the threshold of our self-imposed limitations and begin working on a true and balanced level of attunement with our potential power. An Act of Woman Power goes beyond the normal "how-to" or "self-help" books because the ultimate outcome of the step-by-step guidance is an awakening of all the senses, the rising of potential energy, and a deep merging and connection with our greatest support system: Mother Earth.
Up From Slavery
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Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. 'Up From Slavery' is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute. Booker T. Washington's words are profound. Washington includes the address he gave at the Atlanta Cotton Sta...
Cheers!
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Philip Greene, winner of the 13th Annual Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits, pairs each day of the year with a cocktail recipe that represents it, along with a toast in celebration! For every day of the year, Cheers! offers delicious cocktail recipes along with a backstory connecting the recipe to a particular day and a toast to raise in celebration. Greene draws on a range of interesting and (usually) fun events, some significant and some trivial, from the pages of history, literature, sports, entertainment, and more. Many of the toasts are classics culled from cocktail and bartending books dating to the nineteen...
CBD Drinks for Health
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Nutritional expert Carlene Thomas shares 100 delicious recipes from juices and smoothies to tonics and cocktails so you can create the perfect CBD drink for total mind and body wellness any time of the day.We’ve all heard that CBD oil can reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and inflammation, and its effects can be felt immediately. Now, this book offers 100 recipes for delicious CBD infused drinks that you can make any time of the day. From spritzes to smoothies and tonics to cocktails (with mocktail variations for the sober seekers), find the perfect drink to help you enjoy the many benefits of CBD oil.Registered dietician and nutritionist Carlene Thomas...
Incredible Edibles
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Turn an urban yard or balcony into your personal vegetable farm.Vegetable gardening is back! Concern about the environment and the desire to eat food unpolluted by chemicals, to buy local and to be thrifty are some of the reasons. Urbanites who have never grown a thing are now eager to try to cultivate vegetables, herbs and fruit in back and front yards, on rooftops and on balconies -- in any suitable space they can find.Incredible Edibles is for anyone who's thinking: "I'd love to try growing some herbs and vegetables. But is it too difficult? Do I have the space? Or the time?" Sonia Day focuses on edible plants that can be easily grown in a city s...
World Ephemeris: 20th Century, Noon
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The World Ephemeris is the first computer calculated and typeset ephemeris with letter-quality printing. Now ease and clarity in reading is combined with accuracy and precision of data to provide the most complete and convenient ephemeris available for astrological calculation and analysis. The Sun's position is accurate to the second of arc; the Moon's mean Node and nine planetary positions are given to the minute of arc for every day of the 20th Century. One hundred and one years in all.
Blood and Ember
Raised to be weapons, Sentinels spend their lives fighting the monsters that prey upon humanity. Their hands will shape the world, and their swords will seal its fate. * Fans of The Witcher and Jennifer Armentrout will love this epic tale of adventure and romance.A century ago, the Traitor God's fury left the world broken by violent storms and twisted monsters born of darkness and death. Now those storms are sweeping across the continent again and it will take everything the armies of man can muster to survive. As a sworn knight, Olvir is prepared to do his part―even if that means journeying deep into the magic-tainted Battlefield to face the enemy ...
The CBD Bible
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Treat pain safely, relieve stress, and learn the science behind CBD and THC with this guide from a doctor, researcher, and leading expert in cannabis medicine.What is the difference between CBD and THC? What is the difference between over the counter CBD oils and medical cannabis oils? What is the science? Does it actually work, and what for? We are in the middle of a medical revolution regarding the cannabis plant and its uses. Medical cannabis has gained notice for treating serious illnesses when drugs fail, CBD oil has become incredibly popular as a wellness product, with hundreds of brands flying off the high street shelves. However, there is st...
Day Hiking New England
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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...
Return to the Place
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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...
Wild Eats: Campsite Cooking
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* 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, ...
Cannabis Is Medicine
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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, ...
Astrology
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Highly illustrated, accessible and fascinating, packed with useful information and charts.A delightful, illustrated introduction to the wonders of astrology, this book reminds you of the deep-rooted history of astrology before taking you through everything you need to know to get started: the Zodiac, star signs and their qualities, the horoscope chart, houses, planets, aspects, personality, and how to read a chart and start forecasting. Along the way are fascinating facts and helpful tips, and also included are example charts of famous people, a guide to retrogrades and resources for online astrology and taking things further. It will appeal to all ...
So You Want to Heal Your Hangover
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Big night last night? Ditch the kebabs and self-pity for this grease-free guide to surviving your hangover—the holistic way. Suitable for hangovers of every scale from the lingering headache to the full-blown existential crisis, this handy little book has all the smoothie recipes, yoga postures, and creative therapies to lift you out of your funk—no dirty pizza required.
A Higher State of Health
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Martinez-Caso cuts through the stigma and misinformation around cannabis to provide women with natural therapies to complement conventional medicine.As cannabis becomes mainstream, there is a serious disconnect between it's therapeutic potential and consumer education. More and more people seek alternative therapies to treat stress related health issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and weight gain. Aimed at women hoping to learn more about cannabis therapeutics, A Higher State of Health is a comprehensive guide to using cannabis as a part of your wellness routine. The book’s author, Deirdra Martinez-Caso, is a cannabis expert and wellness p...
Caliban and the Witch
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Literary Nonfiction. CALIBAN AND THE WITCH is a history of the body in the transition to capitalism. Moving from the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages to the witch-hunts and the rise of mechanical philosophy, Federici investigates the capitalist rationalization of social reproduction. She shows how the battle against the rebel body and the conflict between body and mind are essential conditions for the development of labor power and self-ownership, two central principles of modern social organization."It is both a passionate work of memory recovered and a hammer of humanity's agenda."—Peter Linebaugh, author of The London Hanged
