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The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts

by Judika Illes ...

Updated Anniversary Edition features an inspiring new preface from Judika to celebrate 20 years of this magical reference book.The definitive magic reference book for Witches, Wiccans and all devotees of the magical arts. This is the real version of the archetypal master spell book of fantasy that has a place in our collective imagination. The spell book also contains a brief history of and basic ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Updated Anniversary Edition features an inspiring new preface from Judika to celebrate 20 years of this magical reference book.The definitive magic reference book for Witches, Wiccans and all devotees of the magical arts. This is the real version of the archetypal master spell book of fantasy that has a place in our collective imagination. The spell book also contains a brief history of and basic
... Read more
How to Not Die in Prison

A Survival Guide

by Taylor Sheridan, Tom Nelson ...

**The debut book from Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of *Yellowstone—***a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson.So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it.You are going to prison. You will be ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**The debut book from Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of *Yellowstone—***a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson.So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it.You are going to prison. You will be
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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
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My $50,000 Year At The Races

by Andrew Beyer ...

In 1977, before he was known as the creator of "The Beyer Speed Figure," Andrew Beyer set out on a gambling odyssey, determined to prove himself as a horseplayer. He would marshal all his handicapping skills for assaults on four racetracks: Gulfstream Park, Pimlico, Saratoga, and the Barrington Fair.The then thirty-three-year-old Harvard dropout had the credentials for this undertaking: two years ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In 1977, before he was known as the creator of "The Beyer Speed Figure," Andrew Beyer set out on a gambling odyssey, determined to prove himself as a horseplayer. He would marshal all his handicapping skills for assaults on four racetracks: Gulfstream Park, Pimlico, Saratoga, and the Barrington Fair.The then thirty-three-year-old Harvard dropout had the credentials for this undertaking: two years
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Le problème algérien

Réalités et perspectives

by Jean Blanchard ...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine. ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
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How to Archive Family Photos

A Step-by-Step Guide to Organize and Share Your Photos Digitally

by Denise May Levenick ...

Organize and enjoy your family's memories!You've captured countless cherished family photos of babies' first steps, graduations, weddings, holidays, vacations, and priceless everyday moments on your smartphone or digital camera. Perhaps you've inherited a collection of heirloom family photographs, too. But now what?How to Archive Family Photos is a practical how-to guide for organizing your ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Organize and enjoy your family's memories!You've captured countless cherished family photos of babies' first steps, graduations, weddings, holidays, vacations, and priceless everyday moments on your smartphone or digital camera. Perhaps you've inherited a collection of heirloom family photographs, too. But now what?How to Archive Family Photos is a practical how-to guide for organizing your
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Scottish Gaelic in Twelve Weeks

With Audio Download

by Roibeard O'Maolalaigh ...

Scottish Gaelic in Twelve Weeks has been written both as a self-tuition course for beginners and also for use within the classroom. You may want to learn Gaelic because of a general interest in Celtic or Scottish history and culture, or because it was the everyday language of your ancestors. The cynical observer may wonder if the exercise is worthwhile, when only 1.5 per cent of Scotland's ... Read more

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Scottish Gaelic in Twelve Weeks has been written both as a self-tuition course for beginners and also for use within the classroom. You may want to learn Gaelic because of a general interest in Celtic or Scottish history and culture, or because it was the everyday language of your ancestors. The cynical observer may wonder if the exercise is worthwhile, when only 1.5 per cent of Scotland's
... Read more
The Conferences

by John Cassian, Wyatt North ...

This edition The Institutes, also known as Institutions, comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each book.Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 435), was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings. He is known both as one of the "Scythian monks" and as one of the "Desert Fathers."John Cassian came very late into writing ... Read more

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This edition The Institutes, also known as Institutions, comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each book.Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 435), was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings. He is known both as one of the "Scythian monks" and as one of the "Desert Fathers."John Cassian came very late into writing
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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Read more

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies

Banshees, Boggarts and Other Folklore Creatures

by Katharine Briggs ...

'When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written.'PHILIP PULLMAN'Katharine Briggs's Dictionary is truly wonderful: vivid, witty, and full of a profound and generous knowledge that will thrill both children and adults. Spectacular.'KATHERINE RUNDELL'Katharine Briggs is an edito... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

'When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written.'PHILIP PULLMAN'Katharine Briggs's Dictionary is truly wonderful: vivid, witty, and full of a profound and generous knowledge that will thrill both children and adults. Spectacular.'KATHERINE RUNDELL'Katharine Briggs is an edito...
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Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer

The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling

by J. Michael Straczynski ...

In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, "The trick is not becoming a writer. The trick is staying a writer.New York Times bestselling author and British Academy Award nominee J. Michael Straczynski knew he wanted to be a writer ever since he was a child. What he didn't know was how to actually become, or stay, a writer.Now, he's giving fellow writers the comprehensive guide he wishes he had all ... Read more

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In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, "The trick is not becoming a writer. The trick is staying a writer.New York Times bestselling author and British Academy Award nominee J. Michael Straczynski knew he wanted to be a writer ever since he was a child. What he didn't know was how to actually become, or stay, a writer.Now, he's giving fellow writers the comprehensive guide he wishes he had all
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Cribsheet

A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

by Emily Oster ...

Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
**From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good
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Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

by Judika Illes ...

Series Book 2 - Witchcraft & Spells
In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical ... Read more

$22.49 USD

In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical
... Read more
A Practical Wedding

Creative Ideas for a Beautiful, Affordable, and Stress-free Celebration

by Meg Keene ...

A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a
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Jewish Literacy Revised Ed

The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History

by Joseph Telushkin ...

$25.99 USD
Be the Pack Leader

Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life

by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier ...

The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your ownBe the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your ownBe the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in
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Routledge Handbook of Middle East Politics

Edited by Larbi Sadiki ...

Drawing on various perspectives and analysis, the Handbook problematizes Middle East politics through an interdisciplinary prism, seeking a melioristic account of the field. Thematically organized, the chapters address political, social, and historical questions by showcasing both theoretical and empirical insights, all of which are represented in a style that ease readers into sophisticated ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Drawing on various perspectives and analysis, the Handbook problematizes Middle East politics through an interdisciplinary prism, seeking a melioristic account of the field. Thematically organized, the chapters address political, social, and historical questions by showcasing both theoretical and empirical insights, all of which are represented in a style that ease readers into sophisticated
... Read more
Irish Gaelic Idioms

Essential Day-to-Day Idioms to Instantly Sound More Fluent and Speak with Confidence

by lingoXpress ...

Learn to speak Gaelic like a pro with Irish Galiec Idioms: Essential Day-to-Day Idioms to Instantly Sound More Fluent and Speak with Confidence.This book is perfect for anyone who wants to sound more natural when speaking Gaelic. It’s packed with common idioms used in everyday conversations, making it easier to understand the Irish and express yourself like a native.Each idiom comes with a simple ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to speak Gaelic like a pro with Irish Galiec Idioms: Essential Day-to-Day Idioms to Instantly Sound More Fluent and Speak with Confidence.This book is perfect for anyone who wants to sound more natural when speaking Gaelic. It’s packed with common idioms used in everyday conversations, making it easier to understand the Irish and express yourself like a native.Each idiom comes with a simple
... Read more
Asian Parenting

Meanings, Characteristics, and Implications

Edited by Xinyin Chen ...

Series series Studies in Parenting Series
Asian Parenting provides a comprehensive and scholarly discussion of the distinct features, meanings, and implications for human development of contemporary Asian parenting, beyond Western theoretical frameworks. It explores how cultural beliefs and values shape socialization goals and practices and guide parent-child interactions. Edited by Xinyin Chen, contributions from leading scholars discuss ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Asian Parenting provides a comprehensive and scholarly discussion of the distinct features, meanings, and implications for human development of contemporary Asian parenting, beyond Western theoretical frameworks. It explores how cultural beliefs and values shape socialization goals and practices and guide parent-child interactions. Edited by Xinyin Chen, contributions from leading scholars discuss
... Read more
Accounting for Authors: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Costs, and Margin Made Simple

Stark Publishing Solutions, #6

by D.F. Hart, Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Series Book 6 - Stark Publishing Solutions
Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer?Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off?Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings?Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer?Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off?Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings?Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs,
... Read more
It's About Time

From Calendars and Clocks to Moon Cycles and Light Years - A History

by Liz Evers ...

From the ice-age recordings of moon cycles and the earliest calendars, to modern wristwatches and quantum clocks, time and its effects have always enthralled mankind. We've spent centuries developing new ways of measuring time, describing it and quantifying it, and such methods have given rise to some of the most technically and aesthetically beautiful devices ever invented. This book is a tribute ... Read more

$2.99 USD

From the ice-age recordings of moon cycles and the earliest calendars, to modern wristwatches and quantum clocks, time and its effects have always enthralled mankind. We've spent centuries developing new ways of measuring time, describing it and quantifying it, and such methods have given rise to some of the most technically and aesthetically beautiful devices ever invented. This book is a tribute
... Read more
The Art of Creative Research

A Field Guide for Writers

by Philip Gerard ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
A guide to finding and using information that enriches your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, "filled with anecdotes from a wide range of writers" ( Choice).All writers conduct research. For some this means poring over records and combing archives, but for many creative writers research happens in the everyday world—when they scribble an observation on the subway, when they travel to get the feel ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A guide to finding and using information that enriches your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, "filled with anecdotes from a wide range of writers" ( Choice).All writers conduct research. For some this means poring over records and combing archives, but for many creative writers research happens in the everyday world—when they scribble an observation on the subway, when they travel to get the feel
... Read more
Living with Bipolar Disorder

A Handbook for Patients and Their Families

by Karen R. Brock, , M.D. ...

Series series McFarland Health Topics
"Bipolar" means more than mood swings and chemical imbalances. It is a genetic brain regulation malfunction causing not only mood but behavioral symptoms. Severity and symptoms vary along a spectrum of disease presentations, from a happy, positive personality, to a moody temperament, to chronic and recurrent depressions, to classic manic-depressive illness. It is a chronic disease with periods of ... Read more

$16.39 USD

"Bipolar" means more than mood swings and chemical imbalances. It is a genetic brain regulation malfunction causing not only mood but behavioral symptoms. Severity and symptoms vary along a spectrum of disease presentations, from a happy, positive personality, to a moody temperament, to chronic and recurrent depressions, to classic manic-depressive illness. It is a chronic disease with periods of
... Read more
Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye

by Joe Sims ...

Explore of the most famous and controversial novels of all time with Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. ... Read more

$3.14 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore of the most famous and controversial novels of all time with Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye.
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