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Author, Gretchen Schreiber (an Emporia native) Ellie, a high schooler with a rare genetic condition, navigates the divide between her "hospital-life" and "home-life," as a hospital stay brings her closer to Ryan, who challenges her perspective and makes her consider the extraordinary possibilities of her life.

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The Encyclopedia of Crystals is a lavishly illustrated compendium explaining well-known crystals and newly discovered stones. This edition also features new material on geology and fluorescent properties.

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Houseplants is a comprehensive guide to choosing, growing, and troubleshooting houseplants and includes how-to-plant information; growing tips; soil, watering, location, and light information; and species recommendations.

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Everything from selecting the best plants to suit your home, how to nurture and care for them to keeping them thriving with expert care and advice.

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This entry in the popular Little Bit of series introduces the ancient practice of Zen Buddhism.   What is Zen? It's an ancient spiritual system rooted in Buddhism that began in China and spread throughout Asia, finally reaching the West. It encompasses meditation, mindfulness, and calming the mind—exactly what so many of us need and crave in this busy, stressful world. A Little Bit of Zen is the perfect, accessible introduction for newcomers, providing a history, overview, and exercises to use in their own daily practice, and covering everything from Zen literature to the ritual chants and bows. Hardcover book with printed laminated cover; 5 x 7 inches; 128 pages.

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When do people prefer to make love? When are births more common? The answer: around the time of the full Moon. Moon Power investigates this phenomenon, paralleling ancient wisdom with modern science. Drawing on folklore, and offering practical tips, Lori Reid invites readers to connect with the Moon in order to invite happiness and prosperity into their lives. Hardcover Book with Printed Laminated Cover; 6 1/2 x 8 3/10 inches; 128 pages.

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Artful Techniques for Fabric Embellishment Pigment Patchwork introduces the reader to the world of coloring on fabric using pigments. This book contains basics about pigments, color theory, and fabrics with a guidbook for projects using supplied patterns, giving the reader an opportunity to learn and practice Rhonda's approach. There are tips, guidelines, suggestions, lessons learned, and how to fix mistakes, illustrated with examples of Rhonda's own artwork.  This book is for anyone wanting to boost their confidence and gain insights into mastering the art of coloring on fabric to expand their creative design potential. 

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Exciting tales of amazing dinosaurs and intrepid paleontologists written by Emporia State University graduate, Kallie Moore.

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In this addition to the popular Modern Witch series, Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway offer an in-depth guide on crystal magick, explaining how it works; how to choose magickal stones; and how to care for and charge them. There's information on crystal circles, wands, and sabbats; an A-Z list of the most commonly used crystals and their properties; and spells for everything from healing to protection to divination.   Learn how to use these crystals for:Amethyst: Helping a child sleepBlack Obsidian: Banishing evil spirits and removing unwanted people from your lifeCitrine: Attracting moneyFire Agate: Spicing up passionFluorite: Personal protection when you're out and aboutHematite: Blessing a homeKunzite: Finding true loveTurquoise: Protection while driving

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A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia of acrylic painting by professional artist Hazel Harrison.   Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of topics concerning acrylics. The book is divided into two sections: the first provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques, from basic color mixing through to creating special effects such as sgraffito and wax resist. The second part focuses on themes, illustrating how individual artists tackle a number of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, portraits, animals, still life and fantasy.   With this unique A-to-Z guide, painters of all abilities will be inspired to practice blending, dry brush, glazing, masking, sgraffito, texturing, and more. Mix acrylic with other media. Choose the most suitable painting surfaces. Make collages. Dozens of paintings illustrate styles and techniques, and you can pick from a multitude of themes.

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"For covens who prefer meeting outdoors, perhaps in a garden or a deep forest clearing, The Green Witch is a delightful guide to nature magic. It's filled with practical recipes for herbal blends and potions, the properties of essential oils, and lots of ideas for healing and relaxation." --Bustle   Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this guide to green witchcraft.   At her core, the green witch is a naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth and the Universe; she relies on natural objects like stones and gems to commune with the land she lives off of; she uses plants, flowers, oils, and herbs for healing; she calls on nature for guidance; and she respects every living being no matter how small.   In The Green Witch, you will learn the way of the green witch, from how to use herbs, plants, and flowers to make potions and oils for everyday healing as well as how crystals, gems, stones, and even twigs can help you find balance within. You'll discover how to find harmony in Earth's great elements and connect your soul to every living creature. The green witch focuses on harmony, healing, and balance with the Earth, but also with humanity and yourself. This guide also contains easy-to-understand directions for herbal blends and potions, ritual suggestions, recipes for sacred foods, and information on how to listen to and commune with nature. Not only will you attune yourself to nature, but you will also embrace your own power. Learn about the world of the green witch and discover what the power of nature has in store for you.

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This is a children's book for adults. For the grown-ups who thought adulting ould be easy and with to make it easier.    Written and Illustrated by Laura Scheving

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