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The Gift

How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World

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**“If you want to write, paint, sing, compose, act, or make films, read The Gift.” —from the Introduction by Margaret AtwoodA modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time and a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor.**Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde ... Read more

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**“If you want to write, paint, sing, compose, act, or make films, read The Gift.” —from the Introduction by Margaret AtwoodA modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time and a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor.**Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde
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Trickster Makes This World

Mischief, Myth, and Art

by Lewis Hyde ...

In Trickster Makes This World, Lewis Hyde brings to life the playful and disruptive side of human imagination as it is embodied in trickster mythology. He first visits the old stories—Hermes in Greece, Eshu in West Africa, Krishna in India, Coyote in North America, among others—and then holds them up against the lives and work of more recent creators: Picasso, Duchamp, Ginsberg, John Cage, and ... Read more

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In Trickster Makes This World, Lewis Hyde brings to life the playful and disruptive side of human imagination as it is embodied in trickster mythology. He first visits the old stories—Hermes in Greece, Eshu in West Africa, Krishna in India, Coyote in North America, among others—and then holds them up against the lives and work of more recent creators: Picasso, Duchamp, Ginsberg, John Cage, and
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Edward II's Nieces, The Clare Sisters

Powerful Pawns of the Crown

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"A great book to introduce you to three fascinating sisters whose marriages during the reign of the infamous Edward II transformed England." — Adventures of a Tudor NerdThe de Clare sisters Eleanor, Margaret and Elizabeth were born in the 1290s as the eldest granddaughters of King Edward I of England and his Spanish queen Eleanor of Castile, and were the daughters of the greatest nobleman in ... Read more

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"A great book to introduce you to three fascinating sisters whose marriages during the reign of the infamous Edward II transformed England." — Adventures of a Tudor NerdThe de Clare sisters Eleanor, Margaret and Elizabeth were born in the 1290s as the eldest granddaughters of King Edward I of England and his Spanish queen Eleanor of Castile, and were the daughters of the greatest nobleman in
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The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between

(Name Meanings, Fun Facts, Word Origins, Etymology)

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Name Meanings Explained“From the casually curious to etymology junkies (or anyone who’s ever halted a conversation to search the internet for the origin of a word) this book will have something for everyone.” ––William C. Fox of the YouTube channel "Exploring History"#1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Puzzles & Games, Curiosities & Wonders, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers, Trivia, and Slang & Word ... Read more

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Name Meanings Explained“From the casually curious to etymology junkies (or anyone who’s ever halted a conversation to search the internet for the origin of a word) this book will have something for everyone.” ––William C. Fox of the YouTube channel "Exploring History"#1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Puzzles & Games, Curiosities & Wonders, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers, Trivia, and Slang & Word
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Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire

The Biggest Ideas in Science from Quanta

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UNTANGLING THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE: The Pulitzer Prize-winning leaders in scientific journalism take you inside the latest findings in challenging, speculative, and cutting-edge science.A BILL GATES RECOMMENDED BOOK: “If you're a science and data nerd like me, you may be interested in Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire.”Bringing together the best and most interesting science stories from in ... Read more

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UNTANGLING THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE: The Pulitzer Prize-winning leaders in scientific journalism take you inside the latest findings in challenging, speculative, and cutting-edge science.A BILL GATES RECOMMENDED BOOK: “If you're a science and data nerd like me, you may be interested in Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire.”Bringing together the best and most interesting science stories from in
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A History of Magic and Witchcraft

Sabbats, Satan & Superstitions in the West

by Frances Timbers ...

The author of Magic and Masculinity explores the history and development of magic and witchcraft in Western society.Broomsticks, cauldrons, familiars, and spells—magic and witchcraft conjure a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of ... Read more

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The author of Magic and Masculinity explores the history and development of magic and witchcraft in Western society.Broomsticks, cauldrons, familiars, and spells—magic and witchcraft conjure a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of
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Wayfinding

The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World

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In this "marvel of storytelling," a journalist pursues the mysteries of human navigation across continents and deep within the brain ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Biologists have been trying to solve the mystery of how organisms have the ability to migrate and orient with such precision—especially since our own adventurous ancestors spread across the world without maps or instruments. In ... Read more

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In this "marvel of storytelling," a journalist pursues the mysteries of human navigation across continents and deep within the brain ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Biologists have been trying to solve the mystery of how organisms have the ability to migrate and orient with such precision—especially since our own adventurous ancestors spread across the world without maps or instruments. In
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A Victorian Lady's Guide to Fashion and Beauty

by Mimi Matthews ...

**"Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated . . . indispensable to anyone interested in the era." —Tasha Alexander, New York Times–bestselling author of the Lady Emily seriesWhat did a Victorian lady wear for a walk in the park? How did she style her hair for an evening at the theater? And what products might she have used to soothe a sunburn or treat an unsightly blemish? USA Today ... Read more

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**"Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated . . . indispensable to anyone interested in the era." —Tasha Alexander, New York Times–bestselling author of the Lady Emily seriesWhat did a Victorian lady wear for a walk in the park? How did she style her hair for an evening at the theater? And what products might she have used to soothe a sunburn or treat an unsightly blemish? USA Today
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Plants That Can Kill

101 Toxic Species to Make You Think Twice

by Stacy Tornio ...

Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you if you’re not careful. This book will offer up information to gardening enthusiasts of all levels about common plants that are toxic, poisonous, and even deadly. While the level of toxicity varies from each plant, all are considered deadly in one way or another to wild animals, family ... Read more

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Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you if you’re not careful. This book will offer up information to gardening enthusiasts of all levels about common plants that are toxic, poisonous, and even deadly. While the level of toxicity varies from each plant, all are considered deadly in one way or another to wild animals, family
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The Pinochet File

A Declassified Dossier on Atrocity and Accountability

by Peter Kornbluh ...

Revised and updated: the definitive primary-source history of US involvement in General Pinochet's Chilean coup—"the evidence is overwhelming" ( The New Yorker).Published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of General Augusto Pinochet's infamous September 11, 1973, military coup in Chile, this updated edition of The Pinochet File reveals the shocking, formerly secret record of the US ... Read more

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Revised and updated: the definitive primary-source history of US involvement in General Pinochet's Chilean coup—"the evidence is overwhelming" ( The New Yorker).Published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of General Augusto Pinochet's infamous September 11, 1973, military coup in Chile, this updated edition of The Pinochet File reveals the shocking, formerly secret record of the US
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Minds Make Societies

How Cognition Explains the World Humans Create

by Pascal Boyer ...

A scientist integrates evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and more to explore the development and workings of human societies."There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and success as the rest of nature." Thus argues evolutionary psychologist Pascal Boyer in this uniquely innovative book.Integrating recent ... Read more

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A scientist integrates evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and more to explore the development and workings of human societies."There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and success as the rest of nature." Thus argues evolutionary psychologist Pascal Boyer in this uniquely innovative book.Integrating recent
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War No More: Three Centuries of American Antiwar & Peace Writing (LOA #278)

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A powerful collection of essential American antiwar writings, from the Revolution to the war on terror—featuring over 150 eloquent, provocative voices for peaceLibrary of America presents an unprecedented tribute to a great American literary tradition. War has been a reality of the American experience from the founding of the nation and in every generation there have been dedicated and passionate ... Read more

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