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The Probability of Everything
Par Sarah Everett. 2023
“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” —Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book ClubNPR Books We Love…
2023 | Publishers Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's LiteratureA heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and facts, as she navigates grief and loss at a moment when life as she knows it changes forever.Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye."My heart hurt as I raced through the last chapters of this unique book that shines a light on family, friends, grief, and love." —Lisa Yee, author of Maizy Chen's Last ChanceGoodbye, Dear Friend: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Pet
Par Virginia Ironside. 2014
Losing a pet causes real grief—this book provides real understanding, comfort, and support to help you heal.It’s not odd, crazy…
or maladjusted to cry and feel utterly lost when a pet dies. Often that pet has been a close friend, uncritical, loyal, and devoted—bringing us countless hours of peaceful companionship and joyful play. There is no need to keep grief hidden or wonder why we can’t immediately “replace” our dead pet. Feelings deserve understanding and respect—not dismissive comments like “it’s just a cat” or “why don’t you get another dog?” that, even if well-meaning, can cause enormous distress to those who are mourning a genuine loss.Goodbye, Dear Friend acknowledges both the extent and depth of grief of a pet. Based on an avalanche of letters about pet loss the author has received at her advice column, as well as the experiences of historical figures like Sigmund Freud and Sir Walter Scott, the book takes us through the process of grieving, delving into such topics as putting a pet to sleep; taking comfort in memorials; and whether there is a pet heaven. With a list of further resources included, Goodbye, Dear Friend is essential for every pet owner, young or old, and will bring great solace at a time when one can feel most alone.Proof of Life after Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife
Par Raymond Moody Jr., Paul Perry. 2023
A groundbreaking book that combines nearly fifty years of afterlife and near-death experience research to provide proof of the existence…
of the soul and life after death from psychiatrist and bestselling author of Life After Life, Dr. Raymond Moody and New York Times bestselling author Paul Perry.After spending nearly five decades studying near-death experiences, Dr. Raymond Moody finally has the answer to humanity&’s most pressing question: What happens when we die? In Proof of Life After Life, Moody and coauthor Paul Perry reveal that consciousness survives after the death of the body. Featuring in-depth case studies, the latest research, and eye-opening interviews with experts, Proof explores everything from common paranormal signs to shared-death experiences, and much more.The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience
Par Rebecca Soffer. 2022
&“Poignant, funny, and able to provide exercises that help you maneuver the rough . . . if I were going through…
something, this is the book I want to read.&” —Gayle KingStay connected to your person, yourself, and the world around you in the aftermath of loss. Modern Loss is all about eradicating the stigma and awkwardness around grief while also focusing on our capacity for resilience and finding meaning. In this interactive guide, Modern Loss cofounder Rebecca Soffer offers candid, practical, and witty advice for confronting a future without your person, honoring their memory, dealing with trigger days, managing your professional life, and navigating new and existing relationships. You&’ll find no worn-out platitudes or empty assurances here. With prompts, creative projects, innovative rituals, therapeutic-based exercises, and more, this is the place to explore the messy, long arc of loss on your own timeline—and without judgment.Runes for the Green Witch: An Herbal Grimoire
Par Nicolette Miele. 2024
A magickal guide to working with runes and plant allies for manifestation, healing, and spellwork• Examines the herb and plant…
connections of each of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark as well as correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, and crystals • Provide examples and tips on how runes and plants may be combined within spells and ritual for manifesting, protecting, healing, banishing, and more • Explains how runes and plants can be worked with for the soulful process of rewilding and connecting with Mother Nature Runes and plants both contain the dynamic and raw energies of Mother Earth and can be used to heal, manifest, protect, and elevate magick. Both support and deepen the nature-human connection that is vital to mind, body, and spirit. And while both can provide us with many benefits on their own, when merged in magickal union, their combined powers are multiplied exponentially. In this magickal grimoire, herbalist witch Nicolette Miele immerses readers in the wisdom and folklore of the 24 Elder Futhark runes as well as their correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, crystals, and plants. Each chapter begins by discussing the etymology, meanings, mythology, divination, correspondences, and magick of a particular rune and culminates with profiles of several herbs and plants that possess similar magickal energies. Each plant profile delves into the magickal, metaphysical, traditional, and medicinal applications as well as how to work with these incredible plant allies. These profiles also provide examples and tips on how the runes and plants may be combined within spells and ritual for manifesting, protecting, healing, banishing, and more. For example, the author connects Fehu, the rune of wealth and value, with the practice of altar-building, making offerings, and with alfalfa, cedar, dandelion, and other plants traditionally used in abundance and prosperity magick. In the chapter on Kenaz, the rune of heat and illumination, the nature connection is nurtured through the element of fire and a step-by-step bindrune candle ritual. The plants connected with Kenaz are those that embody the characteristics of fire—such as passion, ferocity, and sexuality—and include clove, damiana, and kava kava. Guiding the green witch through the benefits and strengths of synergistic magick, this book helps eclectic magickal practitioners advance their craft through folk magick and medicine, rituals, meditations, spells, and the soulful process of rewilding and connecting with Mother Nature.The Broke Witch: Magick Spells and Powerful Potions that Use What You Can Grow, Find, or Already Have
Par Deborah Castellano. 2024
You’re a witch on a budget!It’s time to de-influence witchcraft! Cultivating a beautiful magickal practice doesn’t have to break the…
bank. Whether you want to attract abundance, boost your luck, heal yourself, or protect your home, The Broke Witch has you covered. It’s brimming with tips and tricks for the thrifty witch that put the practical back in magick.- Discover bewitching rituals, recipes, ingredients, and tools for every budget- Infuse everyday habits and activities with powerful magick- Learn which magickal materials you can swap in a pinch With The Broke Witch by your side, you can create an authentic and economical practice that evolves with you—no elaborate crystal grids or designer herb bundles required!Wicca and Witchcraft: Learn to Walk the Magikal Path with the God and Goddess (The Awakened Life)
Par Denise Zimmermann, Katherine A. Gleason. 2019
Awaken your life with the God and Goddess and discover the magick of the Wiccan wayGet ready to take a…
journey to a mystical place where anything can happen--an adventure into the realm of witchcraft, magick, and empowerment. This is a place where the wonderment and purity of childhood meet with the spiritual growth and wisdom of the adult world. The Awakened Life: Wicca and Witchcraft teaches you how to look inside yourself and let the God and Goddess empower you with spirituality, knowledge, and self-esteem, and help you appreciate the profound beauty of living in tune with nature. Along your path, you'll learn about the many types of witches, traditions, and dieties of the Craft. You'll learn about the magickal tools and objects and how to use them. And you'll learn how to cast spells with notions, potions, powders and more... So hop on your broom, hold on tight, and prepare to fly!The Book of Spells: 150 Magickal Ways to Achieve Your Heart’s Desire
Par Ella Harrison. 2022
Discover the art of spell casting to add some magick to your daily life.Whatever your hopes and dreams, learn how…
to successfully set your intentions, raise and direct energy, and manifest your desires with 150 simple rituals. From protection and banishment spells, to empowering incantations and folk charms for good fortune - each page offers steps to enhance a different aspect of your life, allowing you to take the practice into your own hands and connect to the magick within.Each spell is set out in simple, easy-to-follow steps, ideal for those beginning their witchcraft journey. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book includes an introduction into witchcraft, the tools you may want to include, and an extensive correspondence of herbs and crystals, as well as a simple guide to create your own unique spells and rituals.Dive straight in to discover: -150 different spells, recipes, and practices to create change, connect with, and call magick into your life-Powerful rituals inspired by folk magick and contemporary witchcraft, including meditations, rune and sigil crafting, protection and banishment, and more-Structured into sections, making it easy to find the best magical solution for every modern-world situation or problemThe Book of Spells is fully illustrated in colour. The striking illustration style and special finishes make it a perfect high-end gift purchase for the wonderful witch-lover in your life!El libro de los hechizos (The Book of Spells): 150 rituales para conseguir lo que deseas
Par Ella Harrison. 2022
- Aprende 150 hechizos, recetas y prácticas diferentes para crear cambios, conectar con la magia y llamarla a tu vida. -…
Poderosos rituales inspirados en la magia popular: meditaciones, elaboración de runas y sigilos, protección y destierro. - Estructurado en secciones, facilita encontrar la mejor solución mágica para cada situación.Descubre el arte de los hechizos y añade un poco de magia a tu vida diaria.Aprende cómo dirigir tu energía y conseguir tus deseos con 150 rituales sencillos. Desde hechizos de protección y destierro, hasta encantamientos potenciadores y amuletos populares para la buena fortuna; cada página te enseña cómo mejorar un aspecto diferente de tu vida, y te permite conectar con tu magia interna. Bellamente ilustrado, este libro incluye una introducción a la magia, utensilios, hierbas, cristales, así como una guía sencilla para crear tus propios hechizos y rituales.—------------------ Learn how to successfully set your intentions, raise and direct energy, and manifest your desires with 150 simple rituals. - From protection and banishment spells to empowering incantations and folk charms for good fortune. - Organized in a way you can take the practice into your own hands and connect to the magic withinEach spell is set out in simple, easy-to-follow steps, ideal for those beginning their witchcraft journey. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book includes an introduction into witchcraft, the tools you may want to include, and an extensive correspondence of herbs and crystals as well as a simple guide to create your own unique spells and rituals.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Shamanism
Par Gini Graham Scott. 2002
You&’re no idiot, of course. You know that shamans are also known as medicine men and women, who use the…
power of the mind and call on spiritual helpers to heal the afflicted. However, this ancient art has been put to more modern uses, including problem-solving, empowerment, and personal mastery. But you don&’t have to trek through steamy Amazonian jungles or frigid Siberian tundra to become enlightened in the ways of shamanism! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Shamanism will show exactly how to discover your own shamanic power—and how that power will guide you in your everyday life! In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: - Shamanic history—from its origins in Paleolithic times to its spreading influence today. - Power animals—where to locate them and how they communicate with you. - How to take a shamanic journey—traveling through the Lower, Upper, and Middle Worlds, and exploring your past or future. - Shamanic healing techniques in use with modern medicine.Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic,…
Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. This riveting read on witchcraft further includes: - Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full-color images that bring the subject to life.- Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and &“plants and potions&”, such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail.- Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more.The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones and offers key insights into the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate anyone interested in spiritualism and the occult.The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Potions: Enchanting Recipes for Dozens of Magical Brews
Par Kerri Connor. 2006
Make your own magic. You&’re no idiot, of course. You&’re a big believer in the power of potions to help…
your wishes come true. But when you try to brew your own special concoctions, you&’re missing that magic touch. Don&’t get all mixed up! Pick up The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Potions for a potent blend of advice and recipes. In this Pocket Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Easy ways to harness your magical energy—and use it to improve your life. • An otherworldly overview of the properties of different plants and herbs. • Practical techniques for making your own oils, lotions, teas, and tinctures. • Tantalizing tips on using cauldrons, censers, vials, and other tools of the trade.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca Craft
Par Miria Liguana, Nina Metzner. 2004
Fun, illustrated projects for those who believe in magick. From sewing, gardening, and jewelry-making, to calligraphy and lotion-concocting, here are…
Wicca craft projects for everyone. And with the ritual tools, altars, amulets, candles, mirrors, cauldrons, and a deeper understanding of their meanings, new and veteran Wiccans can enrich their ceremonies, from Esbats and Shabats to magical circles, and from kitchen magick to ritual baths. • For readers of The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Wicca and Witchcraft and The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Spells and Spellcraft. • According to FoxNews.com, Wicca is hugely popular on college campuses, and at least two colleges excuse believers from class on Wiccan holidays. • Ideal for both &“sole practitioners&” and groups of Wiccans. • Only &“make-your-own&” book on Wicca crafts.It's Your Loss: Living With Grief Is Hard. We Hope This Book Will Help.
Par Emma Hopkinson, Robyn Donaldson. 2021
Go on a journey of exploring the different approaches to grieving loss and discover the one that&’s right for youWritten…
by two women who experienced loss at a young age, this incredible grieving book will help you navigate any kind of loss, whether it&’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship or the loss of your job.Living with grief is hard. Let It's Your Loss help you find your new normal. It includes: • 10 chapters that focus on a different step of the journey through loss. • Topics reviewed by each of the authors in turn — one taking a more thoughtful, introverted approach, the other more practical and extroverted. • Five-minute fixes offer quick-and-easy practical coping suggestions. • Professional grief advice anchors the topics in sound psychological principle. Losing something or someone can be devastatingly painful, with far-reaching effects. But, loss is a natural part of life, one we all go through. This grief recovery handbook shows you how to recognize your grief and loss, take the time to sit with it, look at it and ultimately understand your reaction to it. Authors Emma Hopkinson and Robyn Donaldson believe that there is no right or wrong way to cope with loss. In this book about grief, they explore their own natural inclination to either keep their feelings in (Emma) or let them all out (Robyn), while offering key things they&’ve learned along the way.By working through your emotions of shock, disbelief, guilt, anger and sadness, and taking time to heal and accept your loss, you&’ll learn how to comfortably move through life after loss.Get an (after) life! A belief in the afterlife is common to almost every faith and culture around the world.…
Even people who dont consider themselves spiritual share a fascination in life after death. In this powerful guide, author and intuitive Diane Ahlquist shares her own knowledge of the subject, as well as the views of such religious and spiritual leaders as Edgar Cayce and the Dalai Lama.Help and hope in times of loss. Debra Holland, a psychotherapist and specialist in grief counseling, shares her indispensable knowledge…
in The Essential Guide to Grief and Grieving, tackling the difficult questions about how men and women, young and old, cope with loss. This accessible, inspiring, and insightful guide helps readers understand the various kinds and levels of grief, how people are trained to experience grief, the theories concerning the stages in the journey of grief, and ways to get through the pain and achieve some level of comfort. Includes solid concrete advice to help the healing process. Features dozens of real-life stories. Helpful for those who counsel the grieving as well as those who've experienced loss.A therapist shares her memoir of survival after the death of her infant daughter and the process she developed to…
cope with her grief.How do you make sense of loss and tragedy? After the sudden and devastating loss of her infant daughter, Lily Dulan (a marriage and family therapist, psychotherapist, and certified yoga teacher) meditated, prayed, and ruminated on the only thing she had left—her baby girl’s name. In Lily’s courage to address and move through her pain, she developed a combination of proven psychological modalities, twelve-step wellness tools, spiritual healing applications, meditations, and ancient yoga. She calls this self-help process “The Name Work”. In her heartfelt memoir, Lily shares her healing journey and her method for unleashing the power in names and giving them special meaning to help move through the grief process in a thoughtful and transformative way.The Name Work method teaches you how to assign special meaning and qualities to the letters in names—a deceased loved one’s or your own—and how to create positive affirmations for each letter’s attribute. It is a tangible and personal self-healing method for whatever obstacles arise; a unique, new wellness tool for healing and self-discovery.Also includes:Affirmations, self-guided questions, meditations, and practicesAn A-Z dictionary of qualities to help create your own affirmationsLife hacks for addictive behaviors and moving though trauma and lossA first-hand account of the author’s personal healing journeyPraise for Giving Grief Meaning“Such a wise, gentle book, born of great loss, on healing, grief and transformation.” —Anne Lamott, New York Times–bestselling author of Dusk, Night, Dawn“Lily Dulan had to bear the unbearable, a loss that is every parent’s nightmare. This book relays her journey from the valley of excruciating pain to a peaceful life on the other side of it. She began the journey not knowing if peace would ever be hers again. She was rewarded for each step she took in trying to find it, discovering keys that indeed unlocked the way for her and which now she can share with others. For those still in earlier phases of grief, this book illuminates some mysterious ways a broken heart can heal.” —Marianne Williamson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Return to LoveThe Suicide Index: Putting My Father's Death in Order
Par Joan Wickersham. 2009
National Book Award Finalist: &“Wickersham has journeyed into the dark underworld inside her father and herself and emerged with a…
powerful, gripping story.&” —The Boston Globe One winter morning in 1991, Joan Wickersham&’s father shot himself in the head. The father she loved would never have killed himself, and yet he had. His death made a mystery of his entire life. Who was he? Why did he do it? And what was the impact of his death on the people who loved him? Using an index—the most formal and orderly of structures—Wickersham explores this chaotic and incomprehensible reality. Every bit of family history, every encounter with friends, doctors, and other survivors, exposes another facet of elusive truth. Dark, funny, sad, and gripping, at once a philosophical and a deeply personal exploration, The Suicide Index is, finally, a daughter&’s anguished, loving elegy to her father.Take Control of Your Digital Legacy
Par Joe Kissell. 2023
How do you want to be remembered? A will takes care of your physical possessions, but what about your digital…
life—photos, email, files, and the like? If you want to pass your electronic ephemera on as part of your digital legacy, turn to tech expert Joe Kissell for advice on dealing with large quantities of data, file formats, media types, the need for a “digital executor,” and more.Find the Helpers: What 9/11 and Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, and Hope
Par Fred Guttenberg. 2020
How a Parkland Dad and 9/11 Brother Faced Tragedy"Don't tell me there's no such thing as gun violence. It happened…
in Parkland." ―Fred Guttenberg2020 Nautilus Silver Winner2021 HEARTEN Book Awards for Inspiring & Uplifting Non-Fiction Finalist!Life changed forever on Valentine's Day 2018 for Fred Guttenberg and his family. What should have been a day of love turned into a nightmare. Seventeen people died at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Fourteen-year-old Jaime Guttenberg was the second to last victim.“Fred Guttenberg is a hero." ―Lawrence O'Donnell. That Jaime and so many of her fellow students were struck down in cold blood galvanized many to action, including Jaime’s father Fred now a gun safety activist dedicated to passing common sense gun safety legislation.Fred was already struggling with deep personal loss. Four months earlier his brother Michael died of 9/11 induced pancreatic cancer. He had been exposed to too much dust and chemicals at Ground Zero. Michael battled heroically for nearly five years and then died at age fifty.Find the Helpers has a special meaning to the Guttenberg’s. It was a beloved family wisdom learned from watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In the midst of tragedy, "always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers. Because if you look for the helpers, you’ll know there’s hope." ―Fred Rogers, 1999Healing from grief. Discover the story of Fred Guttenberg’s activist’s journey since Jaime’s death and how he has been able to get through the worst of times thanks to the kindness and compassion of others. Good things happen to good people at the hands of other good people─and the world is filled with them. They include everyone from amazing gun violence survivors Fred has met to former VP Joe Biden, who spent time talking to him about finding mission and purpose in learning to grieve.If you enjoyed Eyes to the Wind, Haben, or The Beauty in Breaking, you'll love Find the Helpers!