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by Jeff Berry (Author), Bosko (Illustrator), Jeff Berry (Commentaries by)NOTE: This edition is no longer spiral bound. Elixirs Exotica! More lost recipes from the Golden Age of the Tiki Bar from the Polynesian Pop Scholar and Mixologist Jeff Berry, co-author of the praised Beach Bum Berry's Grog Log - dubbed "the best bar guide for tropical drinks ever published" by Joe Bob Briggs. Packed with vintage graphics on every page, and everything you need to know about making the perfect tropical dr...

Moon Phases: A Witch's Guide to the Lunar Calendar - Hardcover

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by Wyrd Books (Author)Tune into the natural power of the Moon with this grimoire of lunar magic. Enrich your life and enhance your well-being with spells, herbs, and charms tailored to each phase of the Moon. 'His mother was a witch, and one so strong That could control the Moon.' --Shakespeare, The Tempest, 1623 Living by the Moon helps us to tune into our emotions, providing a deeper sense of purpose and connection to the natural world. An essential guide to lunar living, Moon Phases collec...

Perspectives on the Grateful Dead: Critical Writings - Hardcover

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by Robert G. Weiner (Author), Rebecca G. Adams (Foreword by), Steve Silberman (Afterword by)The Grateful Dead, one of the most meticulously documented rock bands, significantly influenced American music and popular culture. Its popularity has endured for three decades despite mixed critical reception. Jerry Garcia, thought of among many as a musical icon and spokesperson for more than one generation of fans, was often equally scorned by various critics. This collection of scholarly essays att...

In Brigid's Footsteps: The Return of the Divine Feminine - Paperback

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by Linda W. McFadden (Author)In Brigid's Footsteps: The Return of the Divine Feminine focuses on the Celtic goddess and Christian saint Brigid as an archetype of the Divine Feminine. Drawing on mythology, history, and transpersonal psychology, the author traces the iconic Brigid's evolution from incarnation as goddess of wisdom, craft, and healing to embodiment as a saint of Celtic Christianity who served as midwife to Mary at the birth of Jesus. Part Two explores the suppression of feminine ...

Sexy Anime Girls Uncensored Coloring Book 1, 2 & 3 - Paperback

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by Nick Snels (Author)Can you handle these seductive girls? 120 coloring pages of extremely hot, nude and sexy hentai girls in sexy poses which will provide you hours of coloring fun. Clothes aren't allowed in this book. Perfect for any manga, anime, yuri, bdsm or hentai lover. This coloring book bundles volumes 1, 2 and 3.Each picture is printed on its own 8.5 x 11 inch page so no need to worry about smudging. Number of Pages: 242 Dimensions: 0.51 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 05,...

Cryptids: The Fascinating World of Unknown Creatures (A Deep Dive Into the Cryptids, Folklore, and Hidden Stories From Coast) - Paperback

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by James Bell (Author)This book takes you into the mysterious woods of Oregon, where the line between the real and the supernatural is fuzzy. Find the elusive Sasquatch, who is said to live in the thick forests, meet the mysterious Colossal Claude in the deep seas, and learn the scary stories of the roams the high deserts. This book tells about strange creatures that people have seen and heard, and it also talks about their cultural importance. Each part paints a vivid picture of the supernat...

The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Kuhns (Author)Curiosity about nuns and their distinctive clothing is almost as old as Catholicism itself. The habit intrigues the religious and the nonreligious alike, from medieval maidens to contemporary schoolboys, to feminists and other social critics. The first book to explore the symbolism of this attire, The Habit presents a visual gallery of the diverse forms of religious clothing and explains the principles and traditions that inspired them. More than just an eye-opening...

The Folk-Lore of Plants: Superstitions, Charms, and Plant Magic

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Report copyright infringementby T. F. Thiselton Dyer (Author)A grimoire of green magic, The Folklore of Plants explores the traditional beliefs and magical associations tied to flowers, herbs, and trees across many centuries and cultures. Whether used to ward off spirits, attract love, or divine the future, each plant carries generations of lore and wisdom. Drawing from ancient texts, rural customs, and oral history, T. F. Thiselton Dyer reveals how plants have been traditionally used not onl...

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by Snorri Sturluson (Author)"The Prose Edda," a timeless compilation of Old Norse tales and poetic theories meticulously crafted by Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. Offering a treasury of myths, legends, and insights into Viking Age beliefs, this cornerstone of Norse literature unveils the rich tapestry of gods, giants, and heroes that populate the ancient Nordic cosmos. From the thunderous exploits of Thor to the cunning wisdom of Odin, each story resonates with the ec...

Wax and Gold: Tradition and Innovation in Ethiopian Culture - Paperback

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by Donald N. Levine (Author)In Abyssinian poetry, the "wax" is the obvious meaning, the "gold" is the hidden meaning. In Wax and Gold, Donald N. Levine explores mid-to-late-twentieth-century Ethiopian society on the same two levels, using modern sociology and psychology to seek answers to the following questions: What is the nature of the traditional culture of the dominant ethnic group, the Amhara, and what are its enduring values? What aspects of modern culture interest this society and by ...

Native Athletes in Sport and Society: A Reader - Paperback

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by C. Richard King (Editor)Though many Americans might be aware of the Olympian and football Hall of Famer Jim Thorpe or of Navajo golfer Notah Begay, few know of the fundamental role that Native athletes have played in modern sports: introducing popular games and contests, excelling as players, and distinguishing themselves as coaches. The full breadth and richness of this tradition unfolds in Native Athletes in Sport and Society, which highlights the accomplishments of Indigenous athletes i...

Boarding School Blues: Revisiting American Indian Educational Experiences - Paperback

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by Clifford E. Trafzer (Editor), Jean a. Keller (Editor), Lorene Sisquoc (Introduction by)Like the figures in the ancient oral literature of Native Americans, children who lived through the American Indian boarding school experience became heroes, bravely facing a monster not of their own making. Sometimes the monster swallowed them up. More often, though, the children fought the monster and grew stronger. This volume draws on the full breadth of this experience in showing how American Indian...

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Revised Edition: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing - Hardcover

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by Joy a. Degruy (Author)In the 16th century, the beginning of African enslavement in the Americas until the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment and emancipation in 1865, Africans were hunted like animals, captured, sold, tortured, and raped. They experienced the worst kind of physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse. Given such history, isn't it likely that many of the enslaved were severely traumatized? And did the trauma and the effects of such horrific abuse end with t...

Making Mexican Chicago: From Postwar Settlement to the Age of Gentrification - Paperback

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by Mike Amezcua (Author)An exploration of how the Windy City became a postwar Latinx metropolis in the face of white resistance. Though Chicago is often popularly defined by its Polish, Black, and Irish populations, Cook County is home to the third-largest Mexican-American population in the United States. The story of Mexican immigration and integration into the city is one of complex political struggles, deeply entwined with issues of housing and neighborhood control. In Making Mexican Chic...

The Fires of Yule: A Keltelven Guide for Celebrating the Winter Solstice - Paperback

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by Montague Whitsel (Author)In the myth and folklore of ancient European cultures and spiritual traditions, the longest night of the year, called Winter Solstice's, was a time of transition during which people sought out personal renewal and rebirth. The Fires of Yule provides a template and a pattern for entering deeply into the Winter Solstice Season, experiencing it in poetic and transformative ways through a contemporary calendar called "The Thirteen Dayes of Yule." Readers of The Fires o...

UFOs And Aliens: A Thrilling Collection Of UFOs And Aliens 'True' Stories, UFO Encounters And UFO Abductions: Believable Or Not? - Paperback

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by Seth Balfour (Author)A Thrilling Collection Of UFOs And Aliens 'True' Stories, UFO Encounters And UFO Abductions; Believable Or Not? Is it possible for other-worldly life to exist? Are there aliens from outer space? Are they capable of communicating with us? Are they interested in our planet and our lives? Most sceptics will deny the possibilities. But, according to the first hand witnesses of Alien encounters, it's not just possible: it has already happened. This book will show you some o...

Memento Mori: A Collection of Magickal and Mythological Perspectives on Death, Dying, Mortality & Beyond - Paperback

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by Kim Huggens (Editor), Julian Vayne (Author), Emily Carding (Author)MEMENTO MORI (edited by Kim Huggens) Memento Mori is a unique feast of offerings exploring a variety of magical and mythological perspectives on death, dying, mortality and beyond. With contributions from sixteen international writers, this collection, gathered together by Kim Huggens, offers a great diversity of both historical and contemporary perspectives. It includes experiential accounts and scholarly research for read...

Native Hoops: The Rise of American Indian Basketball, 1895-1970 - Paperback

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by Wade Davies (Author)A prominent Navajo educator once told historian Peter Iverson that "the five major sports on the Navajo Nation are basketball, basketball, basketball, basketball, and rodeo." The Native American passion for basketball extends far beyond the Navajo, whether on reservations or in cities, among the young and the old. Why basketball--a relatively new sport--should hold such a place in Native culture is the question Wade Davies takes up in Native Hoops. Indian basketball was...

Stories of Rootworkers & Hoodoo in the Mid-South - Hardcover

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by Tony Kail (Author)Men and women who carried the mantle of African healing and spirituality in the Mid-South were frequently accused and attacked for their misunderstood culture. The same healers and spiritual workers feared by outsiders were embraced and revered by families who survived because of their presence. From Tennessee to Mississippi, ancient formulas and potions were integral parts of the African American community. Follow author Tony Kail as he takes us down the back roads of ru...

Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness - Paperback

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by John Brackett (Author)The Grateful Dead were one of the most successful live acts of the rock era. Performing more than 2,300 shows between 1965 and 1995, the Grateful Dead's reputation as a "live band" was-and continues to be-sustained by thousands of live concert recordings from every era of the group's long and colorful career. In Live Dead, musicologist John Brackett examines how live recordings-from the group's official releases to fan-produced tapes, bootlegs to "Betty Boards," and D...

At the Vanguard of Vinyl: A Cultural History of the Long-Playing Record in Jazz - Paperback

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by Darren Mueller (Author)In At the Vanguard of Vinyl, Darren Mueller examines how the advent of the long-playing record (LP) in 1948 revolutionized the recording and production of jazz in the 1950s. The LP's increased fidelity and playback capacity allowed lengthy compositions and extended improvisations to fit onto a single record, ushering in a period of artistic exploration. Despite these innovations, LP production became another site of negotiating the uneven power relations of a heavily...

AP Human Geography Premium, 2026: Prep Book with 6 Practice Tests+ Comprehensive Review + Online Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Barron's Educational Series (Author), Meredith Marsh (Author), Peter S. Alagona (Author)Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron's AP Human Geography Premium, 2026 includes in-depth content review and practice. It's the only book you'll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron's--all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive re...

Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore

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Report copyright infringementby Adrienne Mayor (Author), Michele M. Angel (Illustrator)From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders--and disasters--of the natural world Mythopedia is a fun, fact-filled A-Z treasury of myths inspired by natural events. Bringing together fifty legends from antiquity to the present, this delightfully entertaining book takes you around the world to explore sunken kingdoms and...

Gardener's Folklore: The Ancient Secrets for Gardening Magic. - Hardcover

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by Margaret Baker (Author)Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes. First published in 1976, Gardener's Folklore collects the little bits of magic and myth to be found in the gardens of Britain and North America. Com...

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Report copyright infringementby D. W. Harding (Author)More wide ranging, both geographically and chronologically, than any previous study, this well-illustrated book offers a new definition of Celtic art. Tempering the much-adopted art-historical approach, D.W. Harding argues for a broader definition of Celtic art and views it within a much wider archaeological context. He re-asserts ancient Celtic identity after a decade of deconstruction in English-language archaeology.Harding argues that t...

Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals: Death Practices Around the World

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Report copyright infringementby Yy Liak (Author)Discover the world's most fascinating death and funeral traditions in this illustrated modern-day memento mori. Embark on a whirlwind tour of burial, preservation, and memorial practices and landmarks from across the globe and throughout history, ranging from the customs of our ancestors to contemporary practices. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you can explore how humans from time immemorial have honored and remembered the dead, including...

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Report copyright infringementby Kelly-Ann Allen (Editor)This is a comprehensive compendium of school belonging research from expert contributors. We bring you the latest empirical research and discourse on school belonging drawn from the scientific peer-reviewed literature. This book has a strong applied and functional purpose in schools.Author BiographyKelly-Ann Allen, Ph.D. (2015), Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne, is an endorsed Educational and Developmen...

I Like Your Chutzpah: And Other Yiddish Words You'll Like - Board Book

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by Suzy Ultman (Author), Suzy Ultman (Illustrator)The first in a stylish, current, and multifaceted series of Jewish-themed board books for curious young readers. This modern and whimsical Jewish-themed board book series is the first of its kind incorporating both Jewish traditions and Jewish culture, offering a unique depiction of Judaism. Author and artist Suzy Ultman melds her own Jewish upbringing with her current trend-setting aesthetic to create a much-needed series of gorgeous, appeali...

Ancient Witchcraft of the Scottish Highlands: Magic, Seers, and Second Sight

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Report copyright infringementby John Gregorson Campbell (Author), James Cromb (Introduction by)Discover Scotland's magical history in Ancient Witchcraft of the Scottish Highlands. A testament to a world where the veil between the seen and unseen was never fully drawn. Collected and compiled by the folklorist J. G. Campbell in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this remarkable work preserves the authentic beliefs of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Discover visions, charms, ...

Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America - Hardcover

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by Michael Harriot (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE * AMAZON'S TOP 20 HISTORY BOOKS OF 2023 * B&N BEST OF EDUCATIONAL HISTORY * THE ROOT'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023 From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. “Michael Harriot has...

Cultural Genocide: 13 Things You Haven't Been Told About Residential Schools, Mass Graves and Broken Treaties in Canada - Paperback

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by Drew Eldridge (Author)A carefully researched and shocking list of thirteen little-known details concerning residential schools, mass graves and broken treaties in Canada. What happened? Who was involved? Why was it allowed to go on for so long? In Cultural Genocide, Drew Eldridge invites readers to ask all the hard questions as they confront unsettling aspects of Canada's dark history. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.18 x 7 x 4.37 IN Publication Date: July 22, 2022

Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement - Paperback

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by Ashley Shew (Author)When bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning people called her an "inspiration" while grocery shopping or viewed her as a needy recipient of technological wizardry. Most disabled people don't want what the abled assume they want--nor are they generally asked. Almost everyone will experience disability at some point in ...