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Phenomena: Doppelmayr's Celestial Atlas

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Phenomena: Doppelmayr's Celestial Atlas By Giles Sparrow, Martin Rees (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Giles Sparrow, Martin Rees (Foreword by)
$65.00
ISBN: 9780226824116
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Published: University of Chicago Press - November 14th, 2022

A coffee table book that sits right at the intersection of art, science, and history! If someone you love has an interest in star-gazing, astrology, or just likes beautiful illustrations, this makes for a perfect splurge.

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The Quiltmaker's Gift

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The Quiltmaker's Gift By Jeff Brumbeau, Gail de Marcken (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jeff Brumbeau, Gail de Marcken (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780439309103
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Published: Scholastic Press - March 1st, 2001

With illustrations like hand-painted I Spy pictures, this story about generosity is a work of art that doesn't talk down to kids. Giving can be just as wonderful as receiving!

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Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story (Hardcover)

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Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story By Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten, Garry Meeches, Sr. (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623542900
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Published: Charlesbridge - August 2nd, 2022

Want a Thanksgiving story that respects Wampanoag traditions and has beautiful art? The good news is, you've found a stunning one. (There is no bad news). I had a blast learning Wôpanâak words with my kiddo when we read it together - I hope you do too!

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Growing Joy

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Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) By Maria Failla, Samantha Leung (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maria Failla, Samantha Leung (Illustrator)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781250814890
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Published: St. Martin's Essentials - June 28th, 2022

Hot tip from a former plant-killer: learning to keep your lil green friends alive doesn't have to be overwhelming! Fellow former plant-killer Maria Failla has advice that makes it pretty fun self-care. :) If you, like me, have a meditation app on your phone you never use & a houseplant, this book is for you!

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The Complete Tarot & Oracle Journal

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The Complete Tarot & Oracle Journal: (With Metal Closures and Two Ribbon Markers) By Selena Moon Cover Image
$29.95
ISBN: 9781922579621
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Published: Rockpool Publishing - October 1st, 2022

This book/journal is great for anyone who reads tarot (or wants to)! A great way to practice is to write down your interpretations & revisit them later, and this journal has spaces for both. The opening section has card spreads & reading tips, but the rest of this book is all you! This is a beautiful tool to get to know your intuition.

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There's a Ghost In This House

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There's a Ghost In This House By Oliver Jeffers Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9780593466186
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Published: Philomel Books - November 2nd, 2021

The girl who lives in this house is pretty sure it's haunted, but she's looked everywhere and can't find the ghosts! Maybe a reader could help her out? (This is 10/10 the cleverest use of tracing paper I've ever seen, holy crow).

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Polysecure

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Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy By Jessica Fern, Eve Rickert (Foreword by), Nora Samaran (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Jessica Fern, Eve Rickert (Foreword by), Nora Samaran (Foreword by)
$19.95
ISBN: 9781944934989
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Published: Thornapple Press - October 23rd, 2020

If you've ever wondered how polyamorous people are able to have multiple healthy relationships when having even one healthy relationship is hard, Jessica Fern has some great ideas. Fern gives grounded, real world suggestions by breathing fresh life into attachment research with roots in the 60s and 70s. Polysecure brings a contemporary perspective to the ideas Dossie Eaton & Janet Hardy's laid out in the1997 classic, The Ethical Slut.

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Fablehaven

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Fablehaven By Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781416947202
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Published: Aladdin - April 24th, 2007

Two middle-schoolers think they're doomed to a boring summer, stuck at their grandparents' house in rural Vermont ... until their grandparents turn out to be hiding a preserve for magical creatures! One of my all-time favorite books, and the start to an absolutely amazing series. Fablehaven is the perfect summer fantasy adventure in the style of Narnia.

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Ritual

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Ritual: An Essential Grimoire By Damien Echols, Lorri Davis Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781683648208
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Published: Sounds True - April 26th, 2022

If you want one witchy book for your shelf, pick this one. If you have a shelf of witchy books, then this is the perfect addition. Unlike other magical reference books, Damien & Lorri stay grounded, and a big section of this book is dedicated breathing and grounding exercises! Great for newbies, experts, and curious kids alike.

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