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Crochet Flowers
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Crochet a Colorful GardenFill every room of your home with the joy of crochet flowers and stunning bouquets! Sierra Miral, crochet designer and creator of Sierra’s Stitches, is here with a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, timeless crochet flowers. Each flower’s pattern comes with both full-size and mini-size instructions, step-by-step photos, customization ideas, and simple assembly guidance to help you create beautiful flowers with that special handmade touch. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a friend or yourself, each colorful stitch will brighten your day as you crochet blooms through every season, from a Budding Tulip and Romantic Ro...
Crochet Impkins
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I love that this book doesn't have a single pattern per critter. Instead it has patterns for pieces that you can mix and match. Perfect for people who want to let their own imagination guide their crafting!
Enter the world of the reclusive yet mischievous Impkins!I’m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny—odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance on something far more important—the techniques and methods by which you might craft one of these little stitchlings of your very own.It is a wonderful thing, I assure you, to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed ...
Crochet Little Heroes
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Crochet Little Heroes is a how-to book featuring 20 inspirational doll projects, for beginner to intermediate needlecrafters. Using the Japanese art of amigurumi, readers will learn how to crochet cute little contemporary and historical heroes like Maya Angelou and Abraham Lincoln.
Crochet Monsters
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With more than 35 Monster body options, plus myriad variations for limbs, mouths and teeth, horns, antennae, tails, scales, and so much more, you will never make the same Monster twice. Choose from wide-open mouths with fangs to adorable Monsters with bunny ears and a cat tail to Monsters with hair poufs and scales. Make one-eyed spiders or three-eyed aliens, dragons with scales or little friends that don’t match any known monster to date. There is nearly no limit to the variations you can combine!All Monsters use worsted weight and/or sport weight yarn and a size G-6 (4 mm) hook. Patterns are appropriate for beginner through advanced crocheters. If...
Crochet Your Celebrity Crush
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Choose from 15 amigurumi patterns to create adorable, crocheted versions of famous actors, music stars, and athletes to stitch, collect, and gift.Crochet Your Celebrity Crush is your guide to bringing your favorite celebrities to life with yarn and hook. Created by popular designer Lee Sartori (@cococrochetlee), this collection includes over a dozen amigurumi patterns inspired by beloved male celebrities, each crafted to capture the unique look and charm of Hollywood heartthrobs, pop stars, and athletes. With easy-to-follow instructions and clear patterns, this book is suitable for crocheters of all levels, making it easy to create charming collecti...
Crocheting the National Parks
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Crochet your way through America’s natural wonders with 20 unique projects inspired by the national parks.Immerse yourself in the beauty of America’s national parks with Crocheting the National Parks. This enchanting collection twists the spirit of nature into every stitch, offering a delightful array of crochet projects inspired by the diverse landscapes and wildlife of iconic parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Each project captures the essence of these natural wonders, from serene coastal scenes to majestic mountain vistas, blending creativity with the awe-inspiring beauty of the great outdoors.Curated by renowned designer Kri...
Crossing
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year “I visited womanhood and stayed. It was not for the pleasures, though I discovered many I had not imagined, and many pains too. But calculating pleasures and pains was not the point. The point was who I am.” Once a golden boy of conservative economics and a child of 1950s privilege, Deirdre McCloskey (formerly Donald) had wanted to change genders from the age of eleven. But it was a different time, one hostile to any sort of straying from the path—against gays, socialists, women with professions, men without hats, and so on—and certainly against gender transition. Finally, in 1995, at the age of ...
Crown of Feathers
"Absolutely unforgettable." --Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series "A beautifully told story about justice, sisterhood, and warrior women." --Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep "Epic in the truest sense." --Quill and Quire An Ember in the Ashes meets Three Dark Crowns in this lush debut fantasy novel about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to join a secret group of warriors that ride phoenixes into battle.I had a sister, once... In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders--legendary heroes who soared through the...
Crush
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The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling SeriesEverything feels off―especially me. I’ve returned to Katmere Academy, but I’m haunted by fragments of days I have no recollection of living and struggling to understand who, or what, I really am.Just when I start to feel safe again, Hudson is back with a vengeance. He insists there are secrets I don’t know about, threatening to drive a wedge between Jaxon and me forever. But far worse enemies are at our doorstep.The Circle is caught in a power play, and the Vampire Court is trying to drag me out of my world and into theirs. The only thing Hudson and Jaxon agree on is that leaving Katmere would mean my ...
Cryptid Chronicles: Chupacabra
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Something sinister is prowling in the shadows of Old San Juan in this interactive supernatural thriller where YOU decide what happens next. Packed with 20 possible endings!Choose Your Own Adventure books—the 4th bestselling children’s series of all time—are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9- to 12-year-olds reading.An unexpected hurricane hits the coast of Puerto Rico, where YOU are staying with your cousin for the summer. When you find yourself lost and alone in the aftermath of the storm, you must navigate the historic streets of Old San Juan and find your way home.But as you explore the ne...
Cryptomania
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For fans of Bad Blood and Too Big to Fail, an explosive, page-turning account of one of the largest financial frauds in US history, chronicling the utopian promises, human collateral, and incineration of billions of dollars in the 2022 crypto crash, by Time magazine’s technology correspondent.As cryptocurrency rose in popularity during the pandemic, new converts bought into the idea that crypto would not only make them rich, but would usher in imminent revolutions across art, finance, politics, and gaming. Cryptocurrency caught the zeitgeist through figures like FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who only two years later would be convicted of one of the mos...
Crystal Craft
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Do you want to collect crystals and incorporate them into your life, but don't know how to begin? Or do you already have a collection you’d like to showcase? Crystal Craft can help!Crystal lovers, the crystal curious, and those who love crystal-adorned home décor and jewelry can turn to this beautiful guide to bring the healing energy of crystals into their lives. Ranging from simple, no-tools-required beginner projects to more advanced creations that feature macramé and jewelry making, this collection has something for everyone. Nicole Spink's expert instructions help crafters make each piece deeply personal through their particular choice of stone...
Crystal Healing
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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...
Crystal Keepers
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Trapped in a world where magic is powerful and dreams are real, Cole continues his quest in book three of a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” series (Publishers Weekly, starred review), from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series.Cole Randolph ventures to a new kingdom as he continues his search for his friends—and also pursues his quest to mend what has gone awry with the magic in The Outskirts. Can he overcome the challenges ahead, or will he be stranded forever in a world between reality and imagination?
Crystal Pairings
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Discover how crystals can be used to enhance your physical and spiritual well-being.As we enter a new, spiritually enlightened age, more people than ever are turning to the metaphysical world of crystal energy. Once-esoteric practices such as Reiki, acupuncture, and crystal healing are quickly becoming mainstream. From ancient shamanic headdresses to the quartz in your wristwatch, crystals have been in our collective consciousness since time immemorial. This book focuses on honing our relationship with various stones, pairing stones for certain outcomes, and exploring the relationships between the stones themselves. * Author Emily Rayow will show yo...
Crystals
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The ultimate guide to using crystals for healing, wellbeing, and creating harmonyCrystals are teachers. They conduct and transform our energy to help us to discover our true selves and attain our natural state of peace, quiet joy, and inspired creativity. Crystals: A Guide to Using the Crystal Compass for Energy, Healing, and Reclaiming Your Power is the ultimate guide to using crystals in every aspect of your life. Designed to accommodate the beginner crystal practitioner or merely someone who is interested in learning how crystals work, the book explains the major types of crystals, the best ways to use them, and helps you select the right type of...
Cult Classic
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Hilariously insightful and delightfully suspenseful, Cult Classic is an original: a masterfully crafted tale of love, memory, morality, and mind control, as well as a fresh foray into the philosophy of romance.MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK of 2022 by Glamour, W, Nylon, Fortune, Lit Hub, The Millions, TIME and more!One night in New York City's Chinatown, a woman is at a work reunion dinner with former colleagues when she excuses herself to buy a pack of cigarettes. On her way back, she runs into a former boyfriend. And then another. And . . . another. Soon nothing is quite what it seems as the city becomes awash with ghosts of heartbreaks past.What would nor...
Cultish
From one of the hosts of the hit podcast "Sounds like a Cult" Cultish is a great deep dive into the world of cults and just why they fascinate us.
“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why ...
Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia Series
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
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Expanded and revised, this comprehensive guide features magical uses of over 400 herbs and plants from all parts of the world. With over 500,000 copies in print, this reference book is a must for all who perform natural magic. It features illustrations for easy identification of every herb, in addition to common names, use, and rulership.
Curdle Creek
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“Curdle Creek is a thoughtful, sinister tour-de-force.”―Tananarive Due, L.A. Times Book Prize-winning author of The ReformatoryFor fans of “The Lottery” and The Hunger Games, this novel set in a small town with a sinister tradition is chilling in the best possible way.Welcome to Curdle Creek, a place just dying to make you feel at home. Osira, a forty-five-year-old widow, is an obedient follower of the strict conventions of Curdle Creek, an all-Black town in rural America stuck in the past and governed by a tradition of ominous rituals. Osira is considered blessed, but her luck changes when her children flee, she comes second to last in the Running ...
Cyanide and Happiness
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Cyanide and Happiness is the first-ever collection of the #1 comic on the Web. With 30 never-before-seen comics and appearances from fan-favorite characters like Seizure Man, SuperJerk, Captain Obvious, Prostate Man, and Obese Maurice, Cyanide and Happiness is a must-own for fans of the irreverent, hilarious cult comic from Explosm.net. In the best, sickest tradition of such cult favorites as The Book of Bunny Suicides and Should You Be Laughing at This?, the comic’s crudely drawn figures and the wildly inappropriate topics they cover—including cannibalism, murder, and incest—is most reminiscent of South Park, but offers a profane sensibility all it...
D&D Night
Come play a beginner-friendly start to a campaign with our incredible DM- Ben McFarland! Pregenerated characters available, homemade welcome (LVL 1) show up early if you have questions!
Dagger and Coin
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"Rich in politics, intrigue, and betrayal, Dagger and Coin is a complex feminist fantasy featuring a tough and prickly ex-princess that I couldn't help but adore."―Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from EverywhereThe sequel to Sword and Verse follows a familiar face―Soraya―as she attempts to rebuild a nation after the downfall of the monarchy. Readers who love Rae Carson and Kristen Cashore won’t be able to put this fantasy down.Soraya Gamo was meant to be queen of Qilara, until an Arnath slave rebellion upended the social order and destroyed the capital city. Now, improbably, she sits on the new ruling council beside Mati, Raisa, and Jonis from Book...
Daggermouth (The Heart Duology)
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For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.Set in a corrupt surveillance state ruled by the masked elite, this true enemies-to-lovers dystopian romance that’s Conform meets V For Vendetta follows a mercenary who botches the assassination of the president’s son and ends up forced to marry him.The first thing you’ll learn in New Found Haven is that mercy doesn’t exist. The second thing is that, from the highest glass atrium in the Heart to the windowless slums of the Boundary, the Veyra are always watching.The last lesson is the hardest, but you must remember it: Love outside of your ring ...
Dark & Bitter
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Intrigue! Mystery! Romance! Coffee! Find all this and more in "Dark and Bitter"."Dark and Bitter" is an anthology which contains eleven tales from writers in New York’s capital region and beyond. These stories feature suspense, complex characters, intense situations, and much more that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us on this journey through the amazing works that writers in this area have to offer and learn why we all love our Dark and Bitter tales.
Dark Age
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Thebestselling author of Morning Star returns to the Red Rising universe with the thrilling sequel to Iron Gold. “Brown’s plots are like a depth charge of nitromethane dropped in a bucket of gasoline. His pacing is 100% him standing over it all with a lit match and a smile, waiting for us to dare him to drop it.”—NPR (Best Books of the Year)He broke the chains. Then he broke the world…. A decade ago Darrow led a revolution, and laid the foundations for a new world. Now he’s an outlaw. Cast out of the very Republic he founded, with half his fleet destroyed, he wages a rogue war on Mercury. Outnumbered and outgunned, is he ...
Dark Age
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Thebestselling author of Morning Star returns to the Red Rising universe with the thrilling sequel to Iron Gold. “Brown’s plots are like a depth charge of nitromethane dropped in a bucket of gasoline. His pacing is 100% him standing over it all with a lit match and a smile, waiting for us to dare him to drop it.”—NPR (Best Books of the Year)He broke the chains. Then he broke the world…. A decade ago Darrow led a revolution, and laid the foundations for a new world. Now he’s an outlaw. Cast out of the very Republic he founded, with half his fleet destroyed, he wages a rogue war on Mercury. Outnumbered and outgunned, is he ...
Dark Rise
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* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series.Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Wil...
Dark Shores
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"Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down ― I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word." ― Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of GlassThe Celendor Empire has set its sights on conquering the far side of the world. And the secret to transporting its legions across the treacherous seas is held by seventeen-year-old Teriana.Teriana has always been taught that east must never meet west, but when her closest frien...
Dark Skies
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Unwanted betrothals, assassination attempts, and a battle for the crown converge in Danielle L. Jensen's Dark Skies, a new series starter set in the universe of the YA fantasy Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel."Now a Kirkus Best Book of 2020!A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PASTLydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides.A COMMANDER IN DISGRACEKillian is Marked by the God of War, but...
Dark Witch
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With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends. Ireland. County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits. Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her Nan’s directions, an unfailingly optimistic attitude, and an innate talent with horses. Not far from the luxurious castle where she is spending a week, she finds her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer. And since family is family, they invite her into their home and th...
Dark Yonder: Issue 10
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GOING OUT WITH A BANG…Getting old is not for sissies — but being young these days is no picnic, either. Join Dark Yonder in exploring the dark side of aging, motherhood, love, envy, and, of course, revenge through the stories of ten outstanding contemporary neo noir authors, including: * Competitive Advantage by Richard Dansky * Proper Understanding by Don Foster * No Evidence by Christina Hoag * Average American Housewife by April Kelly * To the Victor by Tom Larsen * Then When by Mike McCrary * Swamp People by Armand Rosamilia * To Be Contained In A Body by Tonya Simpson * Beautiful, Dangerous Things by Gabriela Stiteler * Grampy Dargle by Mike Zi...