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Magical Places is for armchair-voyagers and pilgrimage-makers alike. This beautiful volume will take readers on a charmed journey around the world, dipping into some of the most storied destinations in the farthest flung corners of the globe. With chapters like Places of Healing, Haunted Places, Magic in Nature, Fairy Tale Locales, The Past in the Present, and Ley Lines -- the arcing lines that traverse the planet, where magical phenomena frequently occur -- wanderlust is sure to be stoked for frequent travelers and the magic curious alike. With an eye towards the mystical, Magical Places will explore well-known sites like Stonehenge and Uluru, as well as lesser-known destinations like The Knucker Hole in England, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, and the pink lakes Retba in Senegal and Hillier in Australia. Many of these sites will be accompanied by sacred rituals, mystical incantations, and more inspired by the energy and history of these magical locations. Featuring beautiful illustrations with a smattering of lush, full-color photography, this book will entice readers who long for adventure and enchantment in the world, who want to visit or at least learn about places where magic is real -- or once was.

This is not a book. It’s a plane… it’s a dinosaur… and so much more!Dive into the book that isn’t a book and interact with the pages to create exciting new objects and worlds. Fly the book like an aeroplane, wear it like a hat, turn it into a monster mask, transform it into a roaring dinosaur or sail it like a pirate ship! And with bright, fantastical illustrations from Katie Vernon, there is nothing normal about this picture book!This playful picture book includes flaps and diecuts, creating an entertaining and interactive reading experience that children will be actively involved in. This fantastic playbook will unlock and boost a child’s imagination, encouraging ALL children to love and enjoy books.This is an exciting collaboration with the play experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Happy Yak, who have created a range of upbeat books that transport kids to magical places through the power of play and imagination. A charitable donation is given to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity for every copy sold.

Drawing on the full-color watercolor illustrations of Practical Magic, this set of exquisite notecards features charming images of crystals, zodiac signs, and magical plants and herbs, to add a touch of the mystical to any correspondence. This set includes: 20 full-colour, matte-finish notecards.20 full-colour envelopes, printed on woodfree paper.Full-colour keepsake box with magnetic closure.

Drawing on the full-color watercolor illustrations of Practical Magic, this captivating planner features charming images of crystals, zodiac signs, and magical plants and herbs, to infuse scheduling with a touch of the mystical. This 18-month planner includes: Undated weekly and monthly overviews for recording dates and appointments. Blank pages for tracking goals and to-do lists. A ribbon marker. Rounded corners and metallic ink on the full-color cover. 50 spot illustrations throughout.

Explore the magic and the mystery of palm reading in this fully-illustrated guide to the ancient art.Noted psychic Dennis Fairchild reveals the secrets of the centuries-old art of palmistry, showing how to interpret the lines and formations in the hand. This useful, mini book fits in the palm of your very own hand, and is an enchanted guide to the ways in which our palms can reveal character and predict fate and fortunes. With full-color illustrations throughout, this captivating primer covers all the essentials needed to perform insightful palm readings for yourself and your friends.

From sparkly crystals and healing plants to the constellations that move across the night sky, the world is full of magic! In Practical Magic for Kids, author Nikki Van De Car teaches readers ages eight to twelve about the magic all around them. Kids will learn how to interpret their horoscopes, read their friends' palms, decode their dreams, and so much more in this approachable, age-appropriate guide. Full-color illustrations throughout will help young mystics explore the magic in plants, tarot cards, and even themselves, in chapters on:- Chakras- Auras- Crystals- Plant-based Magic- Magical Holidays- Magic Spells- Tarot- Astrology- Palmistry- Dream InterpretationAn enchanted glossary and resources for further reading will help build upon the spark of magic.

A hilarious and utterly relatable collection of flowcharts, rants, and lists about adulting. A humorous guide to adulthood in a collection of 54 charmingly illustrated flowcharts and pros-and-cons lists that each address an all-too-real question, from the mundane to the life-changing. Will I survive this hangover? (Probably not.) Should I cancel my plans? (YES! Cancel immediately.) Am I having a quarter-life crisis? (Probably.) Do I even like this person? (Nope, nope, nope.) This inspired book of humor disguised as invaluable advice is a gift to make anyone feel better, proving that every question, thought, and decision, no matter how ridiculous or irresponsible, is completely valid.

From the visual variety of foliage to the wide range of artfully designed pots and planters, keeping houseplants is an addictive hobby that’s enjoying a renaissance in popularity. In Plant Inspiration Frame-Ups, 50 beautifully illustrated affirmation cards derive wisdom from the world of indoor plants, with each card featuring clever plant-art interpretations of classic phrases. “Don’t be afraid to take up space” is juxtaposed with a monstrous monstera plant engulfing a living room; “Take a moment to breathe” features a collection of air plants suspended in hanging planters; and “Create something” comes alive with an illustration of a spider plant sprouting many pups. Bright, whimsical, and uplifting, these cards call out to be displayed, and the Frame-Ups format makes it easy to do just that. With a pull-out tabletop frame included, you don’t need to have a green thumb to display your favorite saying or swap it out for another whenever you need fresh perspective.

A busy woman's guide to gratitudein just 5 minutes a day. The Gratitude Journal for Women helps busy women relieve stress and be happier with small, easy exercises that encourage you to focus on the positive. This gratitude journal features thoughtful writing prompts and quotes from impressive women across history that will inspire you. The cheerful, colorful design makes it a joy to use. Sometimes the things we love the most are the easiest to take for granted. Sometimes big changes don't seem like a good thing while they're happening, even if we know they're important. This inviting gratitude journal will make it easy to take a step back and see the beauty in everything surrounding you. All you need is 5 minutes. The Gratitude Journal for Women is: Loosely structuredThe format is minimalist and undated so you can start writing anytime, skip between the prompts, and write exactly as often as you want. Thought-provokingEvery prompt is simple but insightful so you can write briefly but reflect on the big picture. InspirationalThis gratitude journal is designed to help bring some sunshine to your perspective, but also help you affect positive change and transition in your life. Take a few minutes every dayor whenever you canto remind yourself what truly matters, and how much you have to be thankful for.

A heartfelt illustrated gift book that turns the simple act of giving a book into giving a hug. Filled with rhymes, humour, and charming illustrations, This Isn't a Book (It's a Hug in Disguise) offers a meaningful way to help loved ones feel close, no matter the distance. Perfect for birthdays, care packages, long-distance relationships, thinking-of-you gifts, and moments when words alone aren't enough, this keepsake delivers comfort, connection, and plenty of smiles. An ideal gift for family, friends, and anyone who could use a little extra love.Features an embossed hardcover with matte UV finishesMakes the perfect gift for care packages, birthdays and Valentines day

This illustrated book is a heartfelt keepsake and makes the perfect gift for a significant other. Filled with charming rhymes and adorable illustrations of squirrel sweethearts, it is perfect for long distance relationships, birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentines Day.Features an embossed hardcover with matte UV finishesMakes the perfect gift for care packages, birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day

A heartfelt illustrated gift book that celebrates the people who make life a little brighter. Filled with rhymes, humour, and charming illustrations of a sweater-wearing cat, This Isn't a Book (It's my thanks in Disguise) is a great alternative to a thank you card, providing a fun spin to sharing gratitude. Features an embossed hardcover with matte UV finishesA thoughtful gift for someone who’s helped in a moment of need or someone who is always there when it matters most

A delightful addition to the This Isn't a Book series, this playful, illustrated, rhyming gift book will instantly share a smile and boost someone’s mood.“This isn’t a book, it’s good vibes in disguise. Just because you deserve a bright moment, that’s why. It’s good vibes on the off-chance you’ve had a blah day, vibes to perk you right up, send the dark clouds away.” This might look like a book, but really it’s a playful pick-me-up, a pep talk, a high-five just when it’s needed most. Support and encourage a friend or loved one—anyone who could use a mood-boost—with the upbeat rhymes and grin-worthy illustrations.Inside you’ll find a bubbly star friend sharing all kinds of good vibes—a bouquet you didn’t expect or waking up on the right side of the bed or your absolute favorite pop song—the one you can’t hear without dancing along.Share this lighthearted yet sincere “book” with anyone in your life who could use a cheerful hello—from a grandparent who lives far away, a college student missing home, a friend who could use a get-well gift, a relative serving overseas, a long-distance partner, to a loved one celebrating a birthday.The This Isn't a Book series, written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon, also includes It’s a Hug in Disguise, It’s a Smooch in Disguise, and It’s My Thanks in Disguise.