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An entertaining, page-turning overview of Italian-American history and cultureFrom ancient Rome to modern America, we Italians have always been the friggin' best in art, science, culture andMadonn'food! Now, this fascinating collection of Italian history, people, facts and trivia will make you proudly say, ';F*ck you, I'm Italian,' including...Culture(from the Renaissance to The Godfather)Music(from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga)History(from gladiators to Rocky)Food(from sauce to cannoli)Family(from Sunday mass to Sunday dinner)

FRENCH CULINARY PHRASES, FOODIE TERMS AND CULTURAL TIPS COME TOGETHER IN THE ULTIMATE FOOD-LOVER'S GUIDE PAYS DES DLICESWhether you're spending a semester in Paris, vacationing in the Riviera, dining at a local bistro or mastering the French culinary art in your own kitchen, The Farm to Table French Phrasebook opens a bountiful world of food that you won't find in any textbook or classroom: *; Navigate produce markets, charcuteries and patisseries*; Prepare meals the French way with delicious, authentic recipes*; Speak the lingo of Paris's top restaurants and bistros*; Pair regional wines with delightful cheeses*; Master the proper table etiquette for dining at a friend's house

Activate the untapped potential of your inner eye with this guide to understanding pineal gland function and how it can improve your sleep, boost your mood, promote peak performance, and ultimately, expand your consciousness.The pineal gland, also known as your third eye, is a pea-size gland at the center of your brain. The pineal gland plays a huge role in your spiritual and physical health, from releasing melatonin to linking your consciousness to the metaphysical world. This complete pineal gland workbook offers an easy-to-read overview of the gland and step-by-step exercises for activating its healing benefits, including: Crystal healing Candle meditation Grounding Sound activation And more! The Healing Power of the Pineal Gland is the complete workbook for decalcifying and opening your third eye.

Strengthen your connection to your faith with this Islamic prayer journal designed specifically for Muslim women, featuring inspirational duas, hadith, and verses from the Qur'an.As women, we are often required to wear many hats that come with various obligations, both in our careers and our personal lives. It can feel as if there is little time left for self-care—physically, mentally, emotionally, and especially spiritually. Your vessel on a journey of deep devotional reflection, this journal aims to bring greater meaning to the words you may hear, read, or recite in worship and offers an opportunity to truly absorb and connect with them. With guided prompts and space for reflection, this book will help you think about the religious significance and context of each dua, hadith, and verse and will encourage you to contemplate how you can apply them to your daily life. Undated entries offer space to reflect any time of the year and flexibility for even the busiest of schedules. Take your spiritual connection to the next level with Shukr.

Delve into the world of witchcraft, communicate with your ancestors, and perform spiritual cleansings while celebrating culture and tradition. This is not your abuela's brujera. This modern take on traditional witchcraft will introduce newcomers to the unique and vibrant traditions of magical practice. Drawing inspiration from Latin American and Afro-Caribbean regions, The Modern Art of Brujera takes readers on a journey through spirituality. Touching on historical colonial impact, this book offers new approaches to practicing traditional magic that support and uplift cultures that were once oppressed for their beliefs. Inside you'll find: Tips for ancestral communication Instruction for limpias or spiritual cleansings Different types of candle magic And much more! Let The Modern Art of Brujera be your guidebook as you delve into the complex world of witchcraft.

WORKOUT ANYTIME ANYWHEREFollow the clever and fun approach to exercise in this book and you'll discover how everyday activities can quickly and easily be transformed into workout opportunities. Turn all idle moments in life into exercise opportunities, such as:*; Bathroom*; Living room*; Kitchen*; Shopping*; On the phone*; Office*; BedroomThere's no need to go to the gym if the time you dedicate to brushing your teeth and riding the bus is also spent building muscle and burning fat. The wide range of exercises in this book works every part of the body, and when done here and there throughout your day produce a toned, healthy physique.

Get creative with your baking with this collection of over fifty delicious dessert combinations.One dessert is good. Two desserts are even better, but a doubly delicious mash-up of both into one all-new concoction is the best! This book's fifty-two inspiring recipes bring a new level of creative fun to your baking, with treats guaranteed to wow everyone at the table, including:* Cinnamon Rolls + Cookies* Cheesecake + Cookie Dough Truffles* Peanut Butter Cups + Brownies* Apple Pie + Butter Cookies* Carrot Cake + Coffee Cake* Spice Cake + Blondies* Brownies + Peppermint Candy* and many moreWith step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photos from Dorothy Kern, the mastermind behind the blog Crazy for Crust, it's easy to create all the scrumptious, crowd-pleasing treats in Dessert Mash-Ups.

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULERIn Trem, jazz is always in the air and something soulful is simmering on the stove. This gritty neighborhood celebrates a passion for love, laughter, friends, family and strangers in its rich musical traditions and mouth-watering Southern food. Infuse your own kitchen with a Taste of Trem by serving up its down-home dishes and new twists on classic New Orleans favorites like:*; Muffuletta Salad*; Chargrilled Oysters*; Crawfi sh and Corn Beignets*; Shrimp and Okra Hushpuppies*; Chicken and Andouille Gumbo*; Roast Beef Po' Boy*; Creole Tomato Shrimp Jambalaya*; Bananas FosterIncluding fascinating cultural facts about the music, architecture and dining that make up Trem, this book will have your taste buds tapping to the beat of a big brass band.

Join the Sanderson sisters just in time for Halloween with this USA Today bestselling cookbook that is sure to put a spell on you!Since its debut in 1993, the movie Hocus Pocus has achieved cult-classic fame, with both children and adults as a loyal fanbase. Fans fall in love with the delightful, demonic and diva-esque Sanderson Sisters and the sleepy New England town they torment. Now you can conjure up your own spooky treats and bewitching drinks to celebrate Halloween, whether you're attending a surprise rave in town, or just spending ';a quiet evening at home.' The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook is filled with over 60 recipes for fare inspired by everyone's favorite witches and their spells, potions, and schemes. It is the ultimate must-have for fans of all agesbut don't worry, no children were harmed in the test of these recipes. Inside you'll find frightfully delicious recipes for: Burning Rain of Death Punch William's Wormy Grave Tombstone Cake Dead Man's Toes Sausage Appetizers Baked Witch Casserole ';Way to Go, Virgin' mocktails And much more!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Igbo heroes, deities, creatures, folktales, and myths, including Chineke the creator, Ana, Igwe, Anyanwu, Ekwensu, and more, plus the story of the first mermaid, the legend of Udenolu the shapeshifting crow, and the story of the tortoise and the Lion King.The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this introduction to the pantheon of gods and goddesses, a collection of the most popular Igbo myths, folktales, and legends will immerse kids in exciting stories of tricksters, shapeshifters, and heroes, including: The Wrestler Whose Back Never Touched the Ground Ojiugo, the Rare Gem The Tortoise and the Birds, or The Origin Story of Sea Turtles Ngwele Aghuli, Why the Crocodile Lives Alone How Death Came to Be And more! The perfect book for kids who are fascinated by Greek mythology or love the Rick Riordan series, Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids offers a fun look into the stories, history, and figures that characterize Igbo culture.

Discover how the wisdom and philosophy of Hermes Trismegistus and Hermeticism can be applied to modern life in this beginner-friendly guide to the Hermetic principles.Hermes Trismegistus is believed to be one of the founders of philosophy, and his teachings can be connected to Stoicism, Platonism, esotericism, the Enlightenment, and more. The Little Book of Hermetic Principles delves into seven fundamental truths attributed to Hermes and teaches readers how to incorporate these principles into their own life, including: -The Principle of Mentalism and the power of the mind -The Principle of Correspondence: as above, so below -The Principle of Vibration and the power of energy -And more from The Kybalion. Perfect for beginners, this little book breaks down timeless wisdom into easily consumable chapters, and gives actionable tips on how to change one's own life for the better according to the various Hermetic principles. With overviews of The Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablet, The Divine Pymander, and more, readers will be able to gain perspective on Hermetic teachings beyond the seven principles. Plus, sections on astrology, magic, and alchemy will explore Hermes' more mystical teachings. This the definitive guide for anyone interested in learning more about Hermeticism and its applications in modern life.

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Ditch harmful fad diets and weight cycling, learn to respect your body, and eat intuitively with this easy-to-use workbook.Have you ever felt trapped in the diet cycle? Do you find yourself swinging back and forth between binging and dieting? Does your weight fluctuate regularly? New studies have shown the incredible negative impacts dieting and weight-cycling have on the body. With The Anti-Diet Workbook, you can regain control over your eating habits and get your life back! Inside you'll find: Information on the harms of dieting and the weight-loss industry Key principles for intuitive eating Space to track your journey from dieter to anti-dieter And much more! This book is a great first step in reevaluating your relationship with food and taking control of your health. Written by a registered dietician nutritionist and intuitive eating expert, The Anti-Diet Workbook will help you build habits for a lifetime of health, happiness, and food freedom.

Cultivate resilience by incorporating small challenges (also known as micro-adversities) in your classroom with effective, trauma-informed strategies that are proven to improve behavior, increase engagement, and empower students to achieve.One in four children have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event by the age of 16 that can affect behavior and learning. Fortunately, educators of all grade levels can inspire resilience and grit that helps students adapt to change and overcome hardship with simple everyday activities. This book offers a breakthrough method for building community and empowering your students with a new strategy: micro-adversity. Micro-adversities in the classroom can be actionable activities, like trying to solve a puzzle that is intentionally missing a few pieces, or building emotional intelligence with conversation starters. By experiencing small failures, students learn to overcome them and thrive. Written by two teachers, one a former US Army Ranger, this method combines the extensively trained military perspective with the important foundations of trauma-informed education.

Heal from childhood trauma, overcome the damaging effects of emotionally immature behaviors, and discover your true self through guided activities in this friendly workbook.Many daughters struggle with their self-worth when dealing with a narcissistic mother. It is easy to criticize yourself and bury your emotions. The effects of this trauma can lead to self-doubt, depression, anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, fear, and many other complications that follow you into adulthood. Break Free from Narcissistic Mothers gives you the tools to reconnect with yourself and reintroduce all of your emotions back into your psyche. It includes: Journal prompts to cultivate flexible boundaries and challenge inaccurate beliefs Reflective exercises for managing your relationship with your mother Interactive activities to help you redefine yourself Written by an experienced mental health counselor, this book is designed to help readers access their feelings and emotions, build their confidence, and establish clear boundaries to live a fulfilling life.

Discover the power of starting, creating, and maintaining daily routines and rituals to help you decrease your stress levels, improve your sleep, and build a productive, joyful life in this easy-to-use practical guide.Getting everything done on your to-do list all while maintaining a healthy lifestyle is overwhelming. Routines are crucial to work-life balance, but establishing those consistent, daily habits is daunting, especially when you don't know where to start. The Routine Building Handbook gives you all the tools you need to introduce structure, predictability, and stability into your life, including: A customizable habit-building roadmap Ideas for weekday, weekend, morning, and night routines Examples of realistic, daily schedules Advice for staying flexible Routine creation is a journey, but knowing where to begin will put you on the path to finding more balance and happiness in your life.

Transform into your most magical self with this one-of-a-kind, manga inspired self-care guide designed to help you discover and harness your inner power- anime style!Inspired by the wand-wielding, crime-fighting magical girls in your favorite animes and mangas, The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life teaches you how your self-care journey starts by uncovering the magical girl within. With fun exercises, journal prompts, and personality tests, you’ll quickly learn everything you need to know about your magical girl self, including your magical girl name, what type of power you possess, and what cute companion will perfectly complement your magical girl journey. Once your magical girl identity is locked in, you’ll learn how to take on the world and continue your self-growth by: Discovering your magical girl gang Punching fear in the face/defining your monster Developing your magical girl beauty routine Finding love after fighting crime And more! With gorgeous illustrations and entertaining animated characters, The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life reveals how self-love, sisterhood, and magic go together. Perfect for fans of anime and manga like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and more!

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in German class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-German phrasebook.You already know enough German to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From "what's up?" to "Wanna go home with me?" Dirty German will teach you how to speak like you're a regular on the streets of Berlin. But you'll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including: Hilarious insults Provocative facts Explicit swear words Themed German cocktails And more! Next time you're traveling to Germany, pick up this book, drop the textbook formality, and get dirty!

Dive into the world of green witchery and uncover the destiny at the bottom of your tea cup with spells, rituals, and divination.This practical guide introduces you to the world of herbal magic, healing spells, and tea leaf divination. Packed with helpful information and rituals you can incorporate into daily life, Herbal Tea Magic for the Modern Witch is a must-have for fortune-tellers and aspiring witches alike. Inside you'll find: A brief history of tea divination and herbalism Information on different herbs and their magical properties How to read tea leaves Herbal tea recipes And much more! Flip to the handy symbol dictionary to easily divine your future, or find the perfect ritual for any event happening in your life. Herbal Tea Magic for the Modern Witch has all ';the tea' on everyday magic.

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in French class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-French phrasebook.You already know enough French to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From “what’s up?” to “Wanna go home with me?” Dirty French will teach you how to speak like you're a regular on the streets of Paris. But you’ll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including:  Hilarious insults Provocative facts Explicit swear words Themed French cocktails And more! Next time you’re traveling or chatting with your friends in “the language of love,” pick up this book, drop the textbook formality, and get dirty!

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in Spanish class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-Spanish phrasebook.You already know enough Spanish to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From ';What's up?' to ';Wanna go home with me?' Dirty Spanish will teach you how to speak like youre a regular on the streets of Madrid or Buenos Aires. But you'll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including: Hilarious insults Provocative facts Explicit swear words Themed Spanish cocktails And more! Next time you're traveling to Spain, Mexico, or Argentina, pick up this book, drop the textbook formality, and get dirty!

HAIR THAT'S TO DYE FORWant an accent streak of fire-engine red? How about forest-green tips? Or maybe you're daring enough to transform your locks into a rainbow of bright colors? It's all up to you!With DIY Dye and some imagination, you can easily personalize your hair with any color and style imaginable. This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions on every aspect of at-home hair coloring including:*; Picking the right dye*; Concocting original hues*; Adding highlights*; Getting an ombre in any colorWhether you're looking to add color for a day, week, month or longer, DIY Dye shows you how to fashion the look you want using affordable options like coloring kits, chalks, henna, food coloring and even Kool-Aid packets.

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in Russian class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-Russian phrasebook.You already know enough Russian to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From “what’s up?” to “Wanna go home with me?” Dirty Russian will teach you how to speak like you're a regular on the streets of Moscow. But you’ll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including:  Hilarious insults Provocative facts Explicit swear words Themed Russian cocktails And more! Next time you’re traveling to Russia, pick up this book, drop the textbook formality, and get dirty!

Celebrate the joy of learning to love yourself with Luna and friends!Meet Luna, a little girl who loves playing outside, helping her family, and learning new things. As Luna goes through her regular daily routine, she realizes how much love there is to appreciate around her and within herself too. She learns kindness, sharing, and even what to do when things don't go her way. With simple prompts and activities scattered throughout the story, children will be able to explore the principles of self-love into their own lives. Kids will have a blast learning along with Luna as they discover the importance of loving each other and oneself!

TURN UP THE HEAT WITH FRANK'S!You know everything tastes better with Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce. Pour it on pizza, drizzle it on nachos, or douse it over your hot wings. Now discover how delicious it tastes cooked into your food with 65 sizzling recipes, including:*; Cinnamon Cayenne Buns*; Fiery Breakfast Sausage*; Atomic Wings*; Buffalo Fried Oysters*; Spiced Party Mix*; Smoky Hot Bacon Mac & Cheese*; Piquant Bison Chili Dogs*; Sizzling Sesame Noodles*; Zesty Cobb Salad*; Tangy Pineapple Pulled Pork*; Sugar & Spice Peach Crumble

Make reading fun for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders with these write-it-yourself stories. Designed to be torn-out, folded, and stapled together (with the help of a parent or teacher), these projects let kids create their own customisable mini-books that build all the skills they need, including: Writing practice with fill-in the blanks; reading comprehension; rhyming word families; play-motivated learning. Including ready-to-photocopy pages and advice for use at home and in the classroom, this book is a great resource for educators everywhere.