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Finding guidance from tarot may be as simple as drawing one card randomly from the deck. But over the years many other layouts have been devised--including layouts that use almost the entire deck. Cassandra Eason guides you through this rich variety of spreads so you can find the answers you seek. Buying a house? Undergoing surgery? Confused by a flighty love interest? These 1,001 different ways to draw and place cards provide clues to the future,...
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224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience. A mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have...
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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What's the marijuana industry look like around the world? How are businesses, governments, and patients impacted by the laws of their lands? Is there really any proof that medical marijuana works? Information about marijuana as an illegal drug, as a medicine, and as a business. Looks at how legalization is impacting states and countries that have legalized marijuana. Learn about medical and recreational marijuana, the benefits and harmful effects...
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Learn the secrets of creating paint from the ground beneath your feet; from the rocks, clay and soil of the earth itself. Author and artist Caroline Ross explains when, where and how to forage as she shares her sustainable and fulfilling approach to painting. Covering every aspect of making natural paints, from finding the raw materials of stones and soils, to the techniques needed to refine them into beautiful pigments and paints, this book is suitable...
46) Czech Republic
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm.
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"A proud nation that has overcome adversity time after time through its long history, the Czech Republic stands as a gateway between Eastern and Western Europe. Readers will explore its beautiful landscapes, visit its amazing cities, and see how people live there today. They will also learn about the Czech Republic's history, its current government and economy, and what role it plays in world events"--Publisher's website.
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"A celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species. Almost everywhere there are humans on planet Earth, there are dogs. But what do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? What do they think of us? Since our alliance first began on the hunt and on the farm, our relationship with dogs...
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xii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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"A pioneer of cultural psychology argues that emotions are not innate, but made as we live our lives together. "How are you feeling today?" We may think of emotions as universal responses, felt inside. Using decades-long, cutting-edge research, acclaimed psychologist Batja Mesquita asks us to reconsider emotions through the lens of what they do in our relationships, both one-on-one and within larger social networks. From an outside-in perspective,...
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256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
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Helps parents to get a grasp on what their children learn in geography class.
Help your kids to be the best in their geography class. This book will help you to understand what they're being taught so you can answer all their geography questions. This book is what every frustrated parent needs. Its innovative approach combines colorful diagrams and illustrations with step-by-step explanations, making geography easier to understand than ever before....
50) Bearded dragons
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"This high-interest book uses striking photographs of bearded dragons in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--
51) Plain weave
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196 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"The latest from Tina Ignell: a comprehensive study of 2-shaft stripes, plaids, color effects, and so much more. Renowned weaving expert Tina Ignell turns her attention to the deceptively simple and endlessly adaptable category of plain weaves, in this exhaustive overview of techniques, sample projects, and inspirational possibilities. Combine a wide variety of materials, setts, beats, and other effects with just two shafts -- though sometimes four...
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vii, 151 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"Finches can make a fabulous and exciting addition to your life. Providing the best home for one depends on its shape, size, and temperament. In Finches For Dummies, you get helpful advice on these delightful birds, from choosing the species that's best for you, to planning a comfortable home, and training. Most importantly, with the information and tips provided, you can become a responsible caretaker for your feathered companions, have a fun relationship,...
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xx, 340 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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"An essential tool for individuals, organizations, and communities of all sizes to jump-start dialogue on racism and bias and to transform well-intentioned statements on diversity into concrete actions-from a leading Harvard social psychologist. How can I become part of the solution? In the wake of the social unrest of 2020 and growing calls for racial justice, many business leaders and ordinary citizens are asking that very question. This book provides...
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238 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Learn more about your favorite Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes with this collection of profiles that share the real stories behind the characters. With characters from Norse myths coming to life on the big and small screens, and in the pages of new and exciting fiction, this guide can give you all the details you need to understand your favorite heroes, villains, and powerful deities. With comprehensive entries that outline each character's names,...
57) World War II
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Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...
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xii, 144 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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In this introduction to chess, "first get the hang of moving each piece [and] understand the rules, then find out how to capture pieces and win ... Try out different tactics, discover super-secret strategies, and practice thinking ahead"--Publisher marketing.
59) Jupiter
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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A kindergarten-level introduction to the planet Jupiter, covering its orbital process, its moons, and such defining features as its rings, Great Red Spot, and name.
60) Chameleons
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"This high-interest book uses striking photographs of chameleons in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--
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