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by Elaine Castillo (Author)"How to Read Now explores the politics and ethics of reading, and insists that we are capable of something better: a more engaged relationship not just with our fiction and our art, but with our buried and entangled histories." "A book that doesn't seek to shut down the current literary discourse so much as shake it up." (The New York Times Book Review) Offering "its audience the opportunity to look past the simplicity we're all too often spoon-fed into order to res...

The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts: Including the Rites and Mysteries of Goetic Theurgy, Sorcery, and Infernal Necromancy, also the Rituals of Black - Hardcover

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by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)An exhaustive guide to the occult, featuring passages on folklore, occultist history, and magic ceremony. First published in 1898, The Book of Black Magic and Pacts contains a large number of magic spells and occult writings taken from a variety of sources. This volume is one of the greatest overviews of the occult. Written by Arthur Edward Waite, influential scholarly mystic and co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. The contents of this volume feature...

$Irish Swearing Word Colouring Book: Swearing word colouring book for adults. The irish swear words illustrated in relaxing mandala and fractals. Book - Paperback$

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by Psychedelics Activity Book (Author)An adult activity book comes with top-tier Irish swear words illustrated in Mandala and Fractals. A relaxing and Calming activity book. It'd be better if you colour it in bright colours while smashing a pint of your favourite lager or a cup of Irish coffee. The experience is surreal. Could be a great gift for Irish dad. Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.14 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 14, 2020

Help Me Die Well: A Queer Prisoner's Poetry Anthology, Vol. 3 - Paperback

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by A B O Comix (Editor), Oliver Mills (Editor)Our third annual poetry anthology features original work from over two dozen queer and trans incarcerated poets. Proceeds from this anthology support the poets' continued survival, subsidizing everything from commissary packages to legal fees to medical copays. From anthology editor Ollie Mills: "HELP ME DIE WELL is a plea to loved ones, to circumstance - really, to everything - to make one's life worth living." A.B.O. Comix is a collective of cre...

How to Fuck Like a Girl: Essays - Paperback

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by Vera Blossom (Author)A cheeky how-to guide, as raunchy as it is heartfelt, from a bright new literary voice. A bold and vulnerable collection from a new, young voice, How to Fuck Like a Girl is a daring mash-up of pillow book, grimoire, and manifesto by writer Vera Blossom. From hooking up to trans witchcraft, petty crime, capitalism, friendships, divorce, and survival, Blossom brings wit and melancholy, grandeur and smarts, debuting a bright literary voice as raunchy as it is heartfelt. A...

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by L. W. de Laurence (Author)1916. Goetia the Book of Evil Spirits. Contains 200 diagrams and seals for invocation and convocation of spirits, necromancy, witchcraft and black art. Translated from ancient manuscripts in the British Museum, London. Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.19 x 7.52 x 9.25 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2010

Rites and Ceremonies of the Druids - Paperback

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by William Winwood Reade (Author)THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Veil of Isis or Mysteries of the Druids, by W. Winwood Reade. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103102. Number of Pages: 22 Dimensions: 0.05 x 6 x 9.02 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2010

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by J. W. Dalton (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 150 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publ...

Marcus Daly, 1841-1900: And His Contributions To Anaconda - Paperback

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by W. H. Hoover (Author)This Newcomen Address, Dealing With The Life And Work Of Marcus Daly, 1841-1900, And With His Manifold Contributions To Mining In The West And To The State Of Montana, Was Delivered During The 1950 Montana Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Of England, Held In The Silver Bow Room At The Finlen Hotel, Butte, Montana, When Mr. Hoover Was The Guest Of Honor, On July 20, 1950. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 23, 2013

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by Bliss Carman (Translator), Sappho (Author)Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years-certainly a record for poetry of any kind-and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered anew by each generation, and to inspire new efforts at bringing the spirit of her Greek words faithfully into English.--(Text refers...

Merry christmas word search.: Easy Large Print Puzzle Book for Adults, Kids & Everyone for the 25 Days of Christmas. - Paperback

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by Blue Moon Press House (Author)You or someone on your Christmas gift list will enjoy hours of relaxing, brain-challenging fun suitable for the whole family with this collection of quality word search puzzle games from Fun Puzzlers Books In this 8.5 x 11 large-print book, you will find: -fun and moderately challenging puzzles.-A great way to enhance your cognition, memory, and sharpness.-A variety of Christmas and Winter themed word search puzzles to boost your vocabulary and knowledge of th...

A Genealogical And Biographical Sketch Of The Name And Family Of Stetson: From The Year 1634, To The Year 1847 (1847) - Paperback

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by John Stetson Barry (Author)A Genealogical and Biographical Sketch of the Name and Family of Stetson: From the Year 1634 to the Year 1847 is a book written by John Stetson Barry. The book is a comprehensive genealogical and biographical account of the Stetson family, tracing their lineage from the year 1634 up until the year 1847. The Stetson family is one of the oldest and most distinguished families in America, and this book provides a detailed look into their history, origins, and notabl...

Cormac McCarthy: All the Pretty Horses, No Country for Old Men, the Road - Paperback

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by Sara L. Spurgeon (Editor)This is a collection of original, stimulating interpretations of key texts by Cormac McCarthy, designed for students and edited and written by leading scholars in the field. Cormac McCarthy's significance in the field of contemporary American fiction is enormous. Harold Bloom has called him one of the greatest living American writers, and named him one of the three most important authors of the 20th century. His impact has been even greater in the 21st century. He ...

The Book of Enoch: Translated from the Ethiopic, with Introduction and Notes (1882) - Hardcover

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by Enoch (Author), George Henry Schodde (Translator)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1882 Edition. Number of Pages: 288 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

Cuentos de Amor, de Locura y de Muerte - Paperback

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by Horacio Quiroga (Author)La vida de Horacio Quiroga fue una par bola tr gica. Mat a un amigo accidentalmente, su primera mujer se suicid a los pocos a os de casados, fue abandonado por su segunda esposa, enferm de c ncer y finalmente, sin poder lidiar con sus fantasmas, se suicid . Cuentos de amor, de locura y de muerte es el resultado de esa vida atormentada y donde despliega todas sus dotes. En esta colecci n de cuentos, predomina el misterio inmerso en situaciones cotidianas, lo que a...

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - Paperback

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by Editorial Oneness (Editor), Mark Twain (Author)Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc By Mark Twain, Editorial Oneness (Edited by) Number of Pages: 428 Dimensions: 0.87 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 14, 2016 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8 Reading Level: 4.4 ...

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by Editorial Oneness (Editor), Rainer Maria Rilke (Author)Las Eleg as de Duino By Rainer Maria Rilke, Editorial Oneness (Edited by) Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 19, 2016

The Memoirs of Paul Kruger: Four Times President of the South African Republic: Told by Himself - Paperback

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by Paul Kruger (Author)Paul Kruger was the dominating figure of Boer-and therefore South African-history of the nineteenth century. His life spanned the time of the Great Trek-the European settlement of the interior-right up to the end of the Second Boer War, and the shadow of his political career stretched deep into the twentieth century.His memoirs, dictated while in exile shortly after the end of the Second Boer War, provide a remarkable and unique insight into this period of history, from...

Captain Myles Standish (1905) - Paperback

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by Tudor Jenks (Author)Captain Myles Standish is a historical novel written by Tudor Jenks and published in 1905. The book is set in the early colonial period of America and follows the story of Myles Standish, a military leader and one of the founding members of the Plymouth Colony.The novel begins with Standish's arrival in America aboard the Mayflower in 1620, and follows his journey as he helps establish the colony and protect it from local Native American tribes. The book portrays Standi...

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by William Adolphe 1825-1905 Bouguereau (Author)William Adolphe Bouguereau was one of the most celebrated painters of the 19th century, known for his luminous and sumptuous paintings of mythological and religious subjects. This beautifully illustrated monograph offers a comprehensive survey of Bouguereau's life and work, from his early studies in the French Academy to his later years as an internationally renowned artist. Lavishly produced and featuring stunning reproductions of some of Bougu...

Book Of Needs Of The Holy Orthodox Church (1894) - Paperback

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by G. V. Shann (Translator)The Book of Needs of the Holy Orthodox Church is a religious text written by G.V. Shann in 1894. This book serves as a guide for priests and deacons in the Eastern Orthodox Church for performing various services, such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other sacraments. It also includes prayers and hymns for daily use, as well as special occasions such as feast days and holy days. The text is written in English and includes references to the original Greek and Sla...

Medicine Water: Mashkiq'kiu-Ne'pish, Kitch-Iti-KI-Pi the Big Spring, Menominee and Chippeway Indian Legends and Myths - Hardcover

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by Inaqtik Raven Legenbard Atanoqken (Author), Johan G. R. Baner (Author)Medicine Water: Mashkiq��kiu-Ne��pish, Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi The Big Spring, Menominee And Chippeway Indian Legends And Myths is a book that explores the rich cultural heritage of the Menominee and Chippeway Indian tribes. Written by Atanoqken and Inaqtik Raven Legenbard, the book is a collection of legends and myths that have been passed down through generations.The book begins with an introduction that provides som...

Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge: The Official Guide to All the Books - Hardcover

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by Erika Berlin (Author)Welcome to the ultimate TBR list! With meticulously researched book descriptions and hundreds of guided prompts and reading tips, The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge is an officially licensed, one-of-a-kind fan's guide to the Gilmore Girls universe and all 339 books referenced in the series. For fans of Gilmore Girls, one of the most dedicated ways to tap into the psyche of Rory Gilmore is committing to one Herculean task: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge. Over the c...

Tlingit Myths And Texts (1909) - Paperback

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by John R. Swanton (Author)Tlingit Myths and Texts is a book written by John R. Swanton and published in 1909. The book is a collection of myths and texts from the Tlingit people, an indigenous group from the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. The Tlingit people have a rich oral tradition of storytelling, and this book presents a selection of their myths and stories, as well as some historical and ethnographic information about the Tlingit culture. The book is divided into several sect...

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by Lamya H (Author)A queer hijabi Muslim immigrant survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this "raw and relatable memoir that challenges societal norms and expectations" (Linah Mohammad, NPR). "A masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on power, justice, healing, and devotion from a singular voice I now trust with my whole heart."--Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed AN AUDACIOUS BOOK CLUB PICK - WINNER: The B...

Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography - Paperback

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by P. W. Barker (Author)""Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Charles Goodyear, a pioneering figure in the rubber industry. Written by P.W. Barker, the book chronicles Goodyear's early life and career, including his experiments with rubber and his development of the vulcanization process. The book also explores Goodyear's personal life, including his family relationships and his struggles with financial diff...

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by Hugh Allen (Author)Originally published by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a promotional, The Story of the Airship chronicles the history and development of these great "silver cruisers of the sky." Filled with photos and authoritative text, the book springs from an era when dirigibles, balloons andblimps competed against airplanes for public attention. Sadly, incidents such as those that befell the USS Macon, USS Akron and Hindenburg caused the public to lose faith in these craft. Pub...

Lafayette In America In 1824 And 1825 V2: Or Journal Of A Voyage To The United States (1829) - Paperback

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by Auguste Levasseur (Author)""Lafayette In America In 1824 And 1825 V2: Or Journal Of A Voyage To The United States (1829)"" is a historical account written by Auguste Levasseur about the French general Marquis de Lafayette's visit to the United States in 1824 and 1825. The book is the second volume of Levasseur's journal and it provides a detailed description of Lafayette's travels and experiences during his time in America. Levasseur was a close friend of Lafayette and accompanied him on h...

Letter to the Father/Brief an Den Vater: Bilingual Edition - Paperback

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by Franz Kafka (Author), Ernst Kaiser (Translator), Eithne Wilkins (Translator)A son's poignant letter to his father--from the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial, and one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. - "One of the great confessions of literature." --The New York Times Book Review Franz Kafka wrote this letter to his father, Hermann Kafka, in November 1919. Max Brod, Kafka's literary executor, relates that Kafka actually gave the letter to his mother to hand ...

One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder - Hardcover

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by Brian Doyle (Author), David James Duncan (Introduction by)From a "born storyteller" (Seattle Times), this playful and moving bestselling book of essays invites us into the miraculous and transcendent moments of everyday life. When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of sixty after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like following of devoted readers who regard his writing as one of the best-kept secrets of the twenty-first century. Doyle writes with a delightful sense of wonder...

Critical Hits: Writers Playing Video Games - Paperback

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by Carmen Maria Machado (Editor), J. Robert Lennon (Editor)A wide-ranging anthology of essays exploring one of the most vital art forms on the planet today From the earliest computers to the smartphones in our pockets, video games have been on our screens and part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits celebrates this sophisticated medium and considers its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves. This collection of stylish, passionate, and searching essays opens with an introduc...

Patriarchy Blues: Reflections on Manhood - Paperback

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by Frederick Joseph (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"[A] scorching treatise on toxic masculinity. Joseph's critiques of "the patriarchy... both overt and ingrained" are razor-sharp, but it's the clear-eyed reckoning of his own place within it that tethers the soul of his book." --Publishers Weekly"Joseph has learned a great deal from bell hooks here, and I think she would be proud because Patriarchy Blues is such a moving, inspiring, rigorous vision for living." --Robert Jones, Jr., New York...