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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...

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...

Perspectives on the Grateful Dead: Critical Writings

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Report copyright infringementby Robert G. Weiner (Author)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 attests to the varied fields of intere...

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...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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, boot...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 lun...

Sweet Chaos: The Grateful Dead's American Adventure

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Report copyright infringementby Carol Brightman (Author), Brightman (Author)San Francisco's Grateful Dead brought its psychedelic blend of folk, bluegrass, and blues to the 1960s counterculture, along with a romance for the Beats and a love of anarchy that made it something more than a bond. Without radio play and virtually unnoticed by the press, the Dead forged a vast underground following whose loyalty survives to the present day. National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Carol Bri...

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...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

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,...

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 ...

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...

The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Kuhns (Author)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. 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. ...

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, ...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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, eac...

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by Joseph J. Williams (Author)Jamaican Witchcraft is a book written by Joseph J. Williams that delves into the practices and beliefs of witchcraft in Jamaica. The book explores the history of witchcraft in Jamaica, including its African roots and the influence of Christianity on its development. Williams also examines the different types of Jamaican witchcraft, such as obeah and myalism, and their associated rituals and practices. The book also discusses the role of witches in Jamaican societ...

Wax and Gold: Tradition and Innovation in Ethiopian Culture

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

The Island of the Anishnaabeg: Thunderers and Water Monsters in the Traditional Ojibwe Life-World

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Report copyright infringementby Theresa S. Smith (Author)In this study, Theresa S. Smith explores the lived experience of the contemporary Ojibwes (or Anishnaabeg) amid the remarkable revival of both belief in and practice of the Ojibwe religion. Scholars have contended that traditional Ojibwe religion was gradually lost during the three centuries following Euro-American contact. And yet even though traditional religion no longer exists as a plausibility structure for a hunting-gathering cult...

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Report copyright infringementby Brendan Fairbanks (Author)Published through the Recovering Languages and Literacies of the Americas initiative, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Brendan Fairbanks examines the challenging subject of discourse markers in Ojibwe, one of the many indigenous languages in the Algonquian family. Mille Lacs elder Jim Clark once described the discourse markers as "little bugs that are holding on for dear life." For example, discourse markers such as mii an...

Native Athletes in Sport and Society: A Reader

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Report copyright infringementby 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 accomplishm...

Droppers: America's First Hippie Commune, Drop City

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Matthews (Author)Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. In popular imagination, these words seem to capture the atmosphere of 1960s hippie communes. Yet when the first hippie commune was founded in 1965 outside Trinidad, Colorado, the goal wasn't one long party but rather a new society that integrated life and art. In Droppers, Mark Matthews chronicles the rise and fall of this utopian community, exploring the goals behind its creation and the factors that eventua...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 s...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Amezcua (Author)Winner of the Immigration and Ethnic History Society's First Book Award: 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 politi...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

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...

Craft of the Untamed: An Inspired Vision of Traditional Witchcraft - Paperback

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by Nicholaj De Mattos Frisvold (Author)The Craft of the Untamed sets out to present the main pillars of traditional witchcraft. Its premise is that a proper tradition is defined as a timeless unity. Outwardly the tradition bears a great diversity across different lands and spirit. Traditional witchcraft is found in various sodalities and groups across the world. Even so it is possible to discern several harmonious, shared themes. These themes are the land, the crossroads, death, night and the...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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...

Vampires: A Handbook of History & Lore of the Undead

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Report copyright infringementby Agnes Hollyhock (Author)Rediscover the precursors to and the cultural and historical ancestors of the modern-day vampire--the most powerful of all the forms taken by the undead--in this hauntingly illustrated volume. The idea of a supernatural being with a never-ending, insatiable appetite for blood or human viscera has plagued the human mind for centuries, appearing in mythology and folklore from all corners of the world. Why were people of the past so concern...

Sexy Anime Girls Uncensored Coloring Book for Grown-Ups 1 & 2 - Paperback

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by Nick Snels (Editor)Can you handle these seductive girls? Eighty 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 and 2.More amazingly hot girls can be found in volume 3, just search for us - ISBN: 9789464079975If you want us all, we are also bundled in a mega edition, featuring volumes 1, 2...

Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement

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Report copyright infringementby 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...