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The Tarocle of Oz deck merges the wisdom of tarot with original channeled oracle insights. Featuring seventy-eight beautifully hand-illustrated cards, each depicting L. Frank Baum's Oz characters, this deck offers unique messages for beginners to seasoned readers, enabling versatile readings as a combined tarot-oracle experience or as an individual deck. Immerse yourself in the marvelous land of Oz with The Tarocle of Oz deck, where tarot meets oracle in a quirky character-filled fusion of imagery and insight. This unique deck comprises seventy-eight beautifully hand-illustrated cards, each inspired by the iconic characters of L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz. It brings traditional tarot wisdom and inviting oracle messages together in a cohesive format that's suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Each card in The Tarocle of Oz introduces its own narrative, with an oracle message at the top and traditional tarot at the bottom of each card plus a distinct tarocle message det

'A master class in human behavior from someone who’s lived it at the highest level.' – Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEO Simple but powerful body language skills to connect instantly with anyone and build rapport, from the international bestselling author of What Every Body is Saying, Joe Navarro. Over his twenty-five-year career as an FBI counterintelligence officer, Joe Navarro had to read people in an instant, build trust in the most reluctant of people and nurture life-long relationships. The key to achieving it was simple but powerful: body language. In Mastering Connections, Navarro draws on his unique experiences and shows readers how to apply these skills to their everyday lives. In this book, you will discover how to: Master the art of the first impressionBuild trust and rapport with someone newHandle workplace negotiationsDefuse tension and conflictBe prepared for a first dateFoster life-long relationships.

Pinball: A Quest for Mastery is the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must-see locations, and indispensable resources to help players excel at this iconic arcade game. Mastering pinball involves more than just flipping the flippers--pinball success requires a dynamic blend of physical skill, lightning-fast reflexes, and strategic decision-making. From understanding game mechanics, to improving shot accuracy and control, to developing an intuition for the rules of scoring, this book provides the knowledge and techniques needed to elevate your gameplay. Key Features: Insider tips and tricks collected through years of pinball play and insightful conversations with pinball designers, champions, and enthusiasts Graphics and charts that illustrate pinball mechanics, game objectives, and key concepts Training strategies that leverage goal setting and targeted drills to impr

28 modern stained glass patterns for the beginner through to the experienced crafter. From the author of Kicking Glass, Neile Cooper's next book provides a wide range of beautiful patterns, projects, and tutorials, all accompanied by stunning photography. Whether you're creating your first suncatcher or are ready to dive into intricate 3D designs, this book offers something for every skill level. Starting with simple colourful charms you'll quickly master the copper foil technique and progress to crafting more complex pieces such as a woodland mirror, a forest treasures mini-shelf and magical pendant lampshades. You will work with paint, wire and wax and will learn how to design patterns from your favorite photos. Each project builds on the last, offering clear and supportive step-by-step instructions, tips for mastering the craft and techniques that will bring your stained glass art to life. Unleash your creativity and watch as your skills grow - one beautiful piece at a time.

Gregory Maguire is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked—the beloved classic that is the basis for the blockbuster Tony Award–winning Broadway musical of the same name and the major motion pictures—Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz. His series Another Day continues the story of Oz with The Brides of Maracoor, The Oracle of Maracoor, and The Witch of Maracoor, and his other novels include A Wild Winter Swan, Hiddensee, After Alice, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, and Mirror Mirror. Some of his novels for children include Cress Watercress, Leaping Beauty, and Egg & Spoon, winner of a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor. He lives in New England and France.

New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale invites readers to Austenland, an utterly delightful, romantic escape. Newly updated edition with brand new content, including a "behind the scenes" look at the making of Austenland the movie! Preorder the third book in the series, Christmas in Austenland, coming in September 2026! Jane Hayes is what some might call a hopeless romantic. Normal life (and men) continuously disappoint her. Why can't she find a man who is anything like the ultimate literary heartthrob, Mr. Darcy? Why can't real life feel as wonderful as a novel? When a wealthy relative bequeaths Jane a trip to an English resort for Austen superfans, Jane's fantasies of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman suddenly become realer than she ever could have dreamed. Dressed in empire waist gowns and torn between a charming gardener and an actor playing the brooding Mr. Darcy role, Jane finds herself mastering the rules of etiquette and of the resort's flirtatious games. But wh

◎This book is the first to explain the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun ◎From knowing nothing about Wing Chun to fully mastering the Wooden Dummy training movements and application techniques of Wing Chun. ◎This book serves as the teaching material for the Guangzhou Wing Chun Martial Arts Association, covering 51 core topics, 133 Wooden Dummy techniques, and 16 group movements. ➤ The Wooden Dummy is not just a tool; it is a reflection of the core philosophy and techniques of Wing Chun, as well as a testament to the bond of master and disciple. This book, for the first time in a comprehensive and systematic manner, uses the Wooden Dummy to delve deeply into the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun. Even if you are a beginner with no prior experience in Wing Chun, you will find guidance and confidence here to begin your journey. ➤ Guangzhou Wing Chun primarily consists of two major lineages: the Yuen Kay Shan lineage and the Sum Nung l

Book 3 in the Supervillain Academy series takes us into the multiverse, with fun and factual lessons on topics like black holes and time travel. There’s no other space book for kids like this!“Is time travel possible?”“Can black holes collide?”“What is dark matter?”Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy – the magnificently morbid school for young bad folks-in-training. Discover how time can speed up or slow down depending on where you are, what happens when black holes collide, and whether wormholes could be the key to instant travel across vast distances.A factual and fun astrophysics book for young big thinkers and budding scientists:*An accessible and enjoyable introduction to astrophysics, explaining big topics in a simple way*Packed with facts about black holes, galaxies, the Universe and, most importantly, the answer to the question: “Do we live in a multiverse?”*Each chapter is linked to science topics that children study at school*Scie