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The Revelation of Saint John: The Path to Soul Initiation
by Zachary F. LansdowneThe Revelation of St. John, the last book of the canonical Bible, has been a mystery since it first appeared. No other part of the Bible has caused more controversy. Traditional interpretations of the book fall into one of three categories: the major prophecies that are supposed to have been fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.; the historical view that Revelation predicts the course of human events from the founding of Christianity to the end of the world; or the futurist view that Revelation predicts events that will occur at the end of the world.It's actually none of the above, writes Zachary F. Lansdowne, a leading expert in the field of spiritual initiation. In the Introduction to this rich and complex interpretation, he writes, "According to its own verses, the Revelation is concerned with the present time, which is whatever time we happen to be reading it, and contains information that we can apply immediately to become blessed."This is not a book about "end times" or Armageddon and when it might come. This is a book written entirely in symbols, concealing a path for early Christians, and for the contemporary reader. Lansdowne has applied a unique psychological method of interpretation that takes each symbol as depicting some aspect of human consciousness rather than an eternal event, thus showing that the Revelation is actually a detailed instruction for the spiritual journey--a map to the wakening of higher consciousness. Moreover, while the Revelation appears in the great lineage of Judeo-Christian tradition, Lansdowne shows that its instruction can be appreciated and applied to seekers from any tradition.Lansdowne's line-by-line and verse-by-verse interpretation--presented here in an easy-to-read side-by-side format--is a manual for the true seeker who would follow teachings of Jesus as they were and are laid out, rather than as they have been interpreted by theologians and biblical historians. The Revelation of St. John, when unlocked by the key of psychological methodology, is revealed to contain ideas from many diverse wisdom traditions and philosophies--archangels in Judaism, chakras and kundalini in Hinduism, Buddhist mindfulness, the redemptive power of love in Christianity, and absolute standards of comparison in Platonic philosophy. Zachary Lansdowne's revelatory text makes these teachings of the path to true soul initiation available to seekers from every spiritual tradition.
The Power of Archetypes: How to Use Universal Symbols to Understand Your Behavior and Reprogram Your Subconscious
by Marie D. JonesA self-help guide to understanding the language of archetypal symbols and harnessing them for personal success.Deep within your mind is a realm filled with powerful symbols that drive your thoughts, behaviors, and actions—often without your knowledge. This is the hidden world of “archetypes”: universal symbols responsible for who you are, how the world sees you, and what you believe about yourself and your life’s purpose.The Power of Archetypes will help you identify, understand, and work with the archetypes that exist beyond your conscious awareness to create your reality “behind the scenes.” You will also learn how to clear out old symbols that may be blocking you from the happiness and success you dream of. You will examine:• The roles of the subconscious and collective unconscious in shaping your identity, and why it is so hard to change “you”• The most common archetypes and what they symbolize• Global archetypes in religion, politics, and pop culture, and how they affect you• Ways to identify archetypes working in your life and the skills to change them and become more authentic.Archetypes reveal your plot and your purpose. The good news is, if you don’t like them, you can choose more empowering symbols to create a completely new story of your life.
Green Smoothies for Every Season: A Year of Farmers Market?Fresh Super Drinks
by Kristine MilesDRINK THE FRESHEST SUPERFOODS EACH SEASON HAS TO OFFER Capable of transforming your health in remarkable ways, leafy greens and fresh fruits are vital for living well and feeling great. Green Smoothies for Every Season provides the most effective way to harness the power of these antioxidant-rich superfoods with organic, fresh smoothies you make at home. Whether you&’re blending fruits and vegetables from your own garden, local farmer&’s market or neighborhood produce store, it&’s possible to create tasty, nutritious smoothies no matter the season. Offering a carefully crafted recipe for each week of the year, Green Smoothies for Every Season serves up leafy greens and fresh fruits that are at their peak of flavor, ensuring that every smoothie is delicious. So plug in the blender and raise a glass to your health!
The Band: Pioneers of Americana Music
by Craig HarrisIncludes previously unpublished interviews and photos: &“His research is extensive, but the overall pace through these two hundred pages is breezy and entertaining.&” —Vintage Rock At a time when acid rock and heavy metal dominated popular music, The Band rebelled against the rebellion with tight ensemble arrangements, masterful musicianship, highly literate lyrics, and a respect for the musical traditions of the American South. Comprised of Canadians Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson, and Arkansas-born Levon Helm, The Band sparked a new appreciation for America&’s musical roots, fusing R&B, jump blues, country, folk, boogie-woogie, swing, Cajun, New Orleans-style jazz, and rock, and setting the foundations for the Americana that would take hold thirty years later. The Band: Pioneers of Americana Music explores the diverse influences on the quintet&’s music, and the impact that their music had in turn on contemporary music and American society. Through previously unpublished interviews with Robbie Robertson, Eric Andersen, Pete Seeger, and the late Rick Danko, as well as numerous other sources, Craig Harris surveys The Band&’s musical journey from sidemen for, among others, Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan to rock legends in their own right. Touching on the evolution of rock and roll, the electrifying of folk music, unionism, the Civil Rights Movement, changes in radio formatting, shifting perceptions of the American South, and the commercializing of the counterculture, as well as drug dependency, alcoholism, suicide, greed, and the struggle against cancer, Harris takes readers from The Band&’s groundbreaking albums, Music from Big Pink and The Band, through their final releases and solo recordings, as well as their historic appearances at Woodstock, the Isle of Wight Festival (with Dylan), Watkins Glen (with the Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead), and the filmed final concert known as the Last Waltz (with an all-star cast). Sixteen previously unpublished photographs, by the author, are included.
Learning Astrology: An Astrology Book for Beginners
by Damian Sharp“[Sharp] elegantly casts a web of astrological knowledge . . . as he explains the nuances of each aspect that influences the individual horoscope.” —Library Journal“Astrology is both a science and an art. It is a symbolic representation of all of the elements—religious, spiritual, emotional, mental and physical, visible and invisible—that exist in the universe and come together in various and diverse combinations to account for individual human beings and the forces that shape and act upon them.”While there are numerous astrology books available, many are decades old and require you to wade through a morass of technical details just to get to the basics. In Learning Astrology, Damian Sharp provides a fun, fresh approach to understanding this ancient art, making it easily accessible to those who are completely new to the subject and/or put off by older, more complicated books. In clear, concise language and an easy-to-follow order, he provides insight into sun signs and planets, houses and aspects and shows us how to actually read an astrological chart, simply and accurately. And if you want the more technical details, Sharp provides those, too. By the end of the book, you’ll be discussing conjunctions, sextiles, squares, and trines like a pro. Learn astrology from Damian Sharp and become your own astrologer.
The History of Magic
by Éliphas LéviAn extensive classic work on the origins of ceremonial magic throughout the world&’s many cultures and religions. French occultists Alphones Louis Constant (1810–1875) was born in Paris to a shoemaker father. At age twenty-two, he entered the seminary at Saint Sulpice for an education that would prepare him for the priesthood. While he did become ordained a deacon, he found that his doubts regarding the doctrine of the Catholic Church precluded him from completing his ordination. A week before he was due to take orders as a priest, he left the Church and returned to civilian life. Through the 1850s and 1860s, Constant developed and disseminated his growing ideas of the occult, mysticism, and the Kabbalistic school of thought. He became a ceremonial magician and developed a social circle of other mystical and occultist thinkers. Eschewing the charlatan&’s tricks and parlor illusions, Lévi believed that the practice of ceremonial magic required a strong will, psychic force, and powerful imagination to discover true science and influence reality. And anyone who attempted to use magic for personal gain would lead to their own destruction. Writing under the name Éliphas Lévi—a literal translation of his name Alphonse Lewis into Hebrew—he began to share his ideas on magic with the public. In 1860, he began work on The History of Magic, an assessment and analysis of sacred magic through many past cultures. By exploring the magical components of the pagans, Kabbalists, ancient Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Catholics, and many other groups, Lévi sought to find the secret wisdom hidden within each. He also explored the secret traditions of the Illuminati, Freemasons, and the Knights Templar, among many others.The History of Magic is an essential test for any student of ceremonial magic, revealing the truths behind the fables, allegories, and parables of these cultural traditions. Translated into English by the British poet and mystic, A.W. Waite, it was published posthumously in 1913. Waite was one of the creators of the well-known Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, one of the most widely used tarot decks in the world.
The Kamado Grill Cookbook: Foolproof Techniques for Smoking & Grilling, plus 193 Delicious Recipes
by Fred Thompson&“A great introduction to the kamado grill, with excellent recipes not just for grilling, smoking, and smoke-roasting but also for baking and braising.&” —Chris Schlesinger, coauthor of The Thrill of the Grill With its distinctive egg or oval shape, heat-insulating ceramics, and airtight seal, the kamado is a smoker&’s dream, able to maintain low and slow temperatures for up to twelve hours with no additional charcoal needed. It&’s the &“set it and forget it&” of smokers! In addition to smoking, grillmaster Fred Thompson has discovered that the kamado is a wonderful all-round grill. Its ability to maintain precise temperatures means it can take on most any task—grilling, roasting, braising, steaming, even baking—guaranteeing a succulent result infused with delicious smoke flavor. The Kamado Grill Cookbook contains 193 lip-smackin&’-good recipes for everything from brisket and pork shoulder to seafood, poultry, lamb, vegetables, and more. Explore the reaches of what the kamado can do: smoke your own bacon and sausage; fire it up for Bourbon-Glazed Bone-in Ribeye Steaks; feed friends and family with an Old-Fashioned Oyster Roast; or end a meal with a kamado-baked Pig-Picking Fudge Cake. Fred will get you started on the right track with Kamado Basics, a primer chapter on everything you need to know to get the very best results from your kamado grill. &“Fred Thompson thinks like a flame and always knows what every ingredient wants . . . and why.&” —Peter Kaminsky, coauthor of Mallmann on Fire
The Spear of Destiny: The Continuing Story Of The Spear Of Destiny
by Trevor RavenscroftThis occult classic reveals the supernatural roots of Nazism and the power Hitler gained access to by acquiring a legendary holy relic.Get the astounding history behind the Spear of Longinus mentioned in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!Ever since it pierced the side of Christ more than 2,000 years ago, it has been said that the Spear of Destiny has been invested with amazing occult powers. In this book, Trevor Ravenscroft records its legend and involvement in the decline of the Roman Empire, the Dark Ages, and the twentieth century. He tells the story of the chain of men who possessed the Spear, from Herod the Great to Adolf Hitler, and how they sought to change the face of history by wielding its powers for good or evil.The Spear of Destiny is identified as the Spear of the Holy Grail mentioned in the sagas of the Dark Ages. It is believed the holder of the Spear possesses the power of mind expansion—as applicable today as it was at the courts of King Arthur and Charlemagne. The final chapters of this book describe a Manichean battle of the worlds behind the changing scene of the twentieth century. For the first time, the Satanic occult development and faculties of Adolf Hitler are described in authentic and documented detail, showing how he furthered his aims and his conquest of the world by black magic.
Cursive Handwriting for Adults: Improve Your Handwriting
by John R. Longcraft-NealA fun guidebook for adults looking to relearn the beautiful art of cursive handwriting.In this type, tap and swipe world, you have few opportunities to write in cursive. As a result, your skills diminish. Then, when the critical moment arises and you need to personally write something in your own hand, the results are not very impressive. In fact, they’re embarrassingly bad. Written and designed specifically for an adult audience, this book’s program for relearning cursive is guaranteed to take your penmanship to a new level. You will relearn the strokes and techniques. The instructions are easy to follow but designed for adults, so they present the information in a more compelling way. You’ll find no “A is for apple” here. The exercises are geared specifically for a more mature audience to help you relearn and practice cursive handwriting in a fun and friendly way.
Krav Maga for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to the World's Easiest-to-Learn, Most-Effective Fitness and Fighting Program
by Darren Levine Ryan HooverLearn the Israeli military’s hand-to-hand combat system in this “fantastic introduction for anyone seeking the basic fundamentals of self-defense” (Risingsunproduction.net).As the official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav Maga has been battle-tested and has been proven successful. Its emphasis on instinctive movements and efficient counterattacks makes it an easy-to-learn and highly effective program for anyone—male or female, large or small, young or old. Krav Maga for Beginners presents the system’s fundamental techniques, its most useful real-world moves and its comprehensive fitness program. Whether you are looking to improve your fighting skills or gain the confidence to escape from a personal assault unharmed, Krav Maga or Beginners provides everything you’ll need to reach your fighting goal. With over 360 step-by-step photos, Krav Maga for Beginners makes it easy to learn the world’s most effective self-defense and fighting system:Escape DangerCounterattackNeutralize & Defeat
Conversations With the Children of Now: Crystal, Indigo, and Star Kids Speak Out About the World, Life, and the Coming 2012 Shift
by Meg Blackburn LoseyPsychically gifted children share their perspectives on a variety of topics in this enlightening work by the author of The Children of Now.This stunning book introduces the world to some of the very special and gifted children who were described in Meg Blackburn Losey’s The Children of Now. The Children of Now changed paradigms of how we raise, teach, and nurture our children, and created awareness that ADD, ADHD, and autism just might not be what we thought. The book touched parents, teachers, and caregivers all over the world.Now, in Conversations with the Children of Now, Dr. Meg goes even further to spotlight some of the Children of Now and others who have come forward since the first book was released. Intricately woven conversations with Indigo Children, Crystalline Children, Star Kids, and Transitional Kids reveal the hearts and souls of our future generation. These real children share their feelings and perceptions about themselves and our world. Hear, in their own words:Who they really areWhere they come fromWhy they are here, and what they have come to share with humanityWhat they know about God, and about Living and DyingWhat they know about the healing of hearts and souls, and of bodies and mindsWhat will happen in the 2012 shiftThese children speak about past lives, other worlds, forgotten gifts, and unconditional love as a way of being. They show how we can change our world with grace. They also reveal how we can guide them, nurture them, and allow them to become the great human beings they were destined to become!
Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Nutritional Guidelines for Crohn's Disease and Colitis (Tell Me What to Eat)
by Kimberly A. TessmerIBD isn’t a disease but rather the umbrella term for two major intestinal disorders that might sound more familiar: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both deal with inflammation in the digestive tract that can produce a wide range of unpleasant symptoms and lead to other health conditions.If you or a loved one are dealing with either of these conditions then you probably know that trying to control flare-ups—which bring on the symptoms—is the goal. Tessmer breaks down both of these conditions and provides reliable and practical advice on how eating right can help.Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease begins with an overview of both of these conditions (as well as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS), then guides you through diet recommendations that are based on the latest medical information.You will quickly learn what IBD is and what you can do to limit the impact of unwanted symptoms. In addition, you’ll get dozens of mouthwatering recipes from knowledgeable RDs that will make implementing the nutritional advice a bit easier.It’s all nutrition you can live with!
Esoteric Orders and Their Work
by Dion FortuneFrom the British occultist and author, a classic study of what esoteric orders are and what they can offer initiates.People have been interested in secret traditions since the beginning of time. Fraternal brotherhoods and sisterhoods, and secret orders of varying degrees exist in every country, race, and religion.In Esoteric Orders and Their Work, author Dion Fortune gets to the root of exactly what esoteric orders are, leaving no stone unturned. The chapter “Esotericism, Occultism, and Mysticism” defines what esotericism is in relation to exotericism—in layman’s terms, the inner life versus the outer one. In “The Origin of the Mysteries,” she looks at how esotericism grew hand-in-hand with the evolution of humankind, discussing how humans evolved from a group soul (still present in animals today, i.e.: packs of wolves) into a singular soul. “The Paths of the Western Tradition” is a discussion on the different schools that have developed (known as Rays) and how students, after having formed a solid base of knowledge, work through each ray on their way to becoming closer to an esoteric ideal. She expounds upon Masters in “The Evolution and Functions of the Masters.” We discover that they are not so much superhuman entities as beings who have learned all they need to know on the physical plane and now teach from the ethereal. Chapters such as “The Right and Left-Hand Paths” and “The Use and Power of Ritual” explain the differences between Black and White Occultism, and how long-kept-secret rituals taught only to initiates are used to further the order’s members along their paths.Today, in the centers of the civilized world, there is renewed interest in esoteric schools, and although they may be misunderstood by the mainstream, some of the noblest people have been among their advocates. This book removes the shroud of mystery and fear from esotericism and makes the Western Mystery Tradition accessible to anyone who has ever been curious about this fascinating spiritual path!Revised edition contains a new foreword by Gareth Knight, and an index.
Your Nutrition Solution to Inflammation (Your Nutrition Solution)
by Kimberly A. TessmerA veteran nutritionist “takes a complicated topic and breaks it down into manageable steps . . . a resource you return to often” (Bonnie R. Giller, certified diabetes educator).Research has shown that chronic inflammation can be a root cause for many serious illnesses, including heart disease, certain types of cancers, some autoimmune diseases, and even Type 2 diabetes. In addition, managing persistent inflammation can be the key to reducing painful symptoms from conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. Although inflammation can be your body’s main response to healing, if it persists and serves no useful purpose, it can seriously damage your health.Your Nutrition Solution to Inflammation provides a nutritional treatment option you can live with, arming you with the tools you need to free yourself from a lifetime of medication, pain, and long-term health problems. You will learn about:The latest medical information on inflammation, as well as a simplified overview of diseases related to inflammation.Tips on nutritional intake, anti-inflammatory foods, and the lifestyle changes needed to find relief without relying on medications.Other nutritional supplementation that can aid in your journey to find permanent relief.Easy-to-follow meal plans to help you establish a life without the symptoms and pain of inflammation.A pill isn’t always the answer!“An easy read for the public, well-organized . . . with helpful hints and menu suggestions.” —Tina Marie Fortuna, MS, RDN, LD
Corps Strength: A Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant's Program for Elite Fitness
by Paul J. RoarkeTrain like a Marine with this comprehensive system that brings together the best parts of many different exercise programs to obtain &“working fitness.&” For almost three decades as a U.S. Marine, Master Gunnery Sergeant Paul Roarke rigorously designed and tested a unique system to achieve and maintain a level of physical fitness that kept him battle-ready when he was away from hard-core Marine PT—Corps Strength. Now, Master Gunz takes his tried-and-true regimen from the barracks to the backyard, showing you how to rapidly transform your body—the Master Gunny way. The best aspects of many training methods are incorporated into this program, including the Marine Corps staples, in-gym training, and outdoor sports, such as: Pull-ups Push-ups Kettlebell Lifts Mountain Biking Boxing Backpacking Swimming Spinning Weighted-Vest Runs Whether you&’re a twenty-year-old soldier in Kandahar or a sixty-year-old grandpa in Kansas City, Master Gunny Roarke&’s Corps Strength can get you in the best shape of your life for the rest of your life. This is real fitness for real people.
Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings: A Complete Guide to the Wild and Wicked Enchanted Realm
by Varla VenturaAn exploration of the different tenants of Fairyland from around the world—hobgoblins, sprites, bogeys, pixies, goblins, bonga, duende, elves, and more.While it’s true that fairy folk love a good garden and take great pleasure in a tulip, there are dozens of beasties who fall under the fairy domain that are not quite as delightful as the quintessential flower fairy. This book is an exploration of the many things that go bump in the night near the fairy mound. Along with an exploration of folklore and historical literature, readers will delight in fairy tales that demonstrate everything from striking a bargain with a fairy to staving off changelings to laughing with the dwarves.Included are fairy tales and myths from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Scandinavia plus classic stories by Thomas Crofton Croker, Joseph Jacobs, Clara Stroebe, the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Yei Theodora Ozaki, and others on goblins, trolls, gnomes, pookas, changelings, banshees, and more!Chapters include:A Fear of Little Men: Elves, Trolls, Leprechauns, Tree Spirits, Brownies, Coblyns, Dwarves, Goblins, Bonga, Trolls and Other Fairy Folk of Glen, Forests and HearthThe Hand That Rocks the Cradle: Changelings and Other Greedy Kidnappers of the Fairy KingdomI’m Not Drunk, It’s Just My Pooka: Tales of the Trickster Fairy and Its Wild CounterpartIs That All There Is? Fairies Who Give, or The Barter SystemWhoops, There It Is: How to Enter the Fairy Kingdom (or How Not To)If you think fairies are merely delicate beings who follow you about on gossamer wings, consider yourself warned! The kingdom of the fairy is one of vengeance, thievery, trickery, and wild creatures.
Rain Down: A Crime Novella
by Steve AndersonA man with no name is out to find a labor activist friend who disappeared on the streets of Portland in this noir crime novella. It&’s 2009, and the economy&’s falling apart. Formerly homeless, our nameless hero owes what little he has to his friend Oscar. As a fellow day laborer, Oscar always stood up for their rights, even if it meant trouble. But now the cops are looking for Oscar—but he&’s nowhere to be found. The man with no name needs to find Oscar and soon, or he just might take the rap himself. He dodges the cops, tries to save his drug-addicted ex, and discovers a criminal coverup protecting some of Portland&’s richest and most powerful. To get at the whole truth, he&’ll have to finally face his past, and accept who his friend Oscar really was. Only then can he reclaim his name and place in a harsh world.
A Night of Errors: An Inspector Appleby Mystery (The Inspector Appleby Mysteries)
by Michael InnesAn ex–Scotland Yard inspector is pulled out of retirement to investigate a murder and a family&’s fiery legacy in this classic British mystery. Sir John Appleby has left Scotland Yard behind to retire to the country—but there&’s no escaping crime. In the middle of a hot summer night, he is woken up by a phone call. Inspector Hyland of the Sherris Magna police is in dire need of assistance after a local baronet has been murdered . . . Of course, it&’s far more complex than that. Authorities believe Sir Oliver Dromio was hit over the head with a revolver then burned in his study&’s fireplace. There&’s also the matter of Oliver&’s brothers. The late baronet was a triplet who lost his two brothers in a fire forty years ago. Was Oliver&’s murder an act of retribution? Appleby makes his way to Sherris Hall where he gets caught up in a family&’s melodrama in a household teeming with legend and tragedy. Sifting through family secrets in squabbles, Appleby must smoke out a killer before they strike again . . .Praise for Michael Innes and Inspector Appleby &“The author&’s ingenuity and wit are seemingly endless.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Altogether a brilliant piece of work.&” —Birmingham Post &“Innes is in a class by himself when it comes to detective fiction.&” —The Times Literary Supplement
The Liver Healing Diet: The MD's Nutritional Plan to Eliminate Toxins, Reverse Fatty Liver Disease and Promote Good Health
by Michelle Lai Asha KasaraneniThe first book to provide you with a detailed program for reversing liver damage through optimal nutrition—from two of the country’s top liver specialists.The only organ in your body that regenerates itself is the liver. And now, you can make it happen. With a complete program to rejuvenate your liver through optimal nutrition and routine exercise, The Liver Healing Diet shows you how to:Improve liver functionBeat fatty liver diseaseDetoxify the liverBoost all-around healthNourish the body with delicious recipesThe Liver Healing Diet teaches you basic liver facts, how to talk to your doctor about liver disease and what steps you need to reverse years of abuse. With your newly repaired liver you’ll feel better, have more energy and live a healthy lifestyle.
Sea Glass Jewelry: Create Beautiful and Unique Designs from Beach-Found Treasures
by Lindsay Furber Mary Beth BeukeDiscover how to create stunning jewelry using sea glass found on the beach.GIFTS FROM THE SEAGather beautiful beach glass with its mysterious ocean-tumbled shapes and rainbow of bright hues. Add your personal creativity and some basic jewelry making techniques. Enjoy your stunning, wearable, one-of-a-kind keepsakes!With gorgeous color photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book teaches the essential skills, like drilling glass, wire wrapping, and texturing metal, to turn your beach-found bounty into attractive accessories, including:Adorable braceletsStylish pendantsSparkly earringsEye-catching rings
I Hate Picture Books
by Timothy YoungThe 10th anniversary of the humorous children's read-aloud story that celebrates (and lightly pokes fun at) many of the classic children's story books we know and love—now with bonus content. Max hates his picture books. His room never turns into a forest or a boat, or anything wild! Green ham tastes BAD! Drawing on the walls with a purple crayon lands him in trouble. Nope, every last book has to go in the trash. But wait. What about the one where the little bird returned safely to its nest? That book was the best. And the one with the flying snowman? Or the big stack of turtles? Also good. Just then, Max learns how invaluable the power of magic and his own imagination is, and has a BIG change of heart. Now go away, so Max can read his picture books! Join writer and illustrator Timothy Young as he masterfully blends humor and irreverence, poking fun at, and celebrating, the classics of children's literature. I Hate Picture Books! celebrates the joy of reading, reminding the reader of the immeasurable treasures found within the pages of a book. This 10th anniversary edition of I Hate Picture Books! features an additional 50 famous children's book stories illustrated in the background of the depicted scenes, serving both as Easter eggs for discovery and as a source for new great picture books to put on a reading list.
The Hidden Congregation (The Reverend Christie Mysteries)
by William T. DelamarIt&’s said the truth shall set you free—but what a new minister discovers in this sparsely attended sanctuary may haunt him for eternity . . . When Rev. Oxford Christie is brought in to lead the Church of the One Soul in Philadelphia, his first thought is &“What happened to the congregation?&” No one has joined the church for many years, and the previous minister&’s portrait is now hanging in the basement, far from all eyes to see. Though there is a cemetery, there are no graves for the missing spouses of the remaining members—who refuse to talk about it. Something sinister has clearly taken over the church. Angel, the church secretary, is hiding something. Nehmi, the caretaker, lurks about watching Reverend Ox&’s every move. Ammahn seems to be a prospective parishioner, though he only ever sneaks in and sits in the back pew, never speaking to anyone. And Cynthia Neal says she&’s drawn to the church through sounds emanating from its core, of which only she is aware. Then Ox learns that Emmett and Jessie May, two new visitors, are actually undercover detectives—and they&’re investigating an old, still-open case that involves this gloomy place and its dwindling congregation . . .
Fear of Flying Workbook: Overcome Your Anticipatory Anxiety and Develop Skills for Flying with Confidence
by David CarbonellConquer your fear of flying with step-by-step instructions leading you through proven techniques to travel with ease.You’ve tried to face your fear of flying, but the harder you try to control it, the worse it gets. This book teaches how to work constructively with your brain so you can address your anxiety in different ways that truly help you let go of the fear.Packed with hands-on exercises, this book helps you better understand both the anticipatory anxiety prior to a flight as well as the fear experienced on board—and provides the tools needed to successfully fill the role of passenger, including:• Questionnaires and fill-in-the-blanks• Pre-flight checklists and practice flight itinerary• In-flight panic journal and symptom graphs• Symptom and response inventories• Breathing and meditation exercisesDrawing from exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, the methods in this book will help you:• Understand how you became afraid• Discard safety objects and behaviors• Identify signal fears and false alarms• Use the AWARE steps onboard the plane• Recognize and respond to symptoms• Restore your ability to fly and travel
Death of a Tin God (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries)
by George BellairsIn this British mystery, a Scotland Yard detective follows a deadly trail from the Isle of Man to the South of France to solve a movie star’s murder. The glamour of Hollywood has descended upon the Isle of Man. But behind this glossy façade, something sinister stirs. Superintendent Littlejohn thought he was in for a few days’ holiday, but when the depraved movie star Hal Vale is found dead in his hotel room, Littlejohn is called to investigate. As motives and rumors abound, this star-studded pursuit reaches from London and Dublin to the French Riviera. With the help of his old friend, Inspector Dorange of the Sûreete´ at Nice, Littlejohn follows the trail from the sensation headlines to the industry’s shadowy tycoons.
Cold War Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV Plans)
by George BradfordFor modelers and military enthusiasts, a collection of scale drawings of post-WWII 20th century military vehicles. This volume of scale drawings of military vehicles covers the Cold War, from the end of World War II through 1990. Included here are the armored fighting vehicles that fought in Korea and Vietnam, in the Arab-Israeli wars, and in other conflicts around the globe, as well as those that never saw combat. Vehicles include: · Centurion main battle tank (Britain) · Leopard 2 main battle tank (Germany) · Magach 6 tank (Israel) · T-55 main battle tank (Soviet Union) · M47 Patton medium tank (United States) · And dozens more . . .