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timestamp: 2025-03-20 03:20:00.500347+00:00
pubdate: 2015-05-31 23:00:00+00:00
author_sort: Gibson, Lindsay C.
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal From Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

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timestamp: 2025-03-20 03:20:23.167422+00:00
pubdate: 2021-08-31 23:00:00+00:00
author_sort: Gibson, Lindsay C.
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Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live With Confidence

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timestamp: 2025-03-20 03:27:54.263314+00:00
pubdate: 2013-02-20 23:00:00+00:00
author_sort: Docker, Chris
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Five Last Acts: The Exit Path: The Arts and Science of Rational Suicide in the Face of Unbearable, Unrelievable Suffering

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title: Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Publishing) 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Deluxe Edition
sort: Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Publishing) 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Deluxe Edition
timestamp: 2025-03-20 03:28:33.795001+00:00
pubdate: 0101-01-01 00:00:00+00:00
author_sort: Flynn, Ian
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title: [The American Girl's Handy Book 01] • Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities
sort: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities
timestamp: 2025-06-14 11:00:06.795459+00:00
pubdate: 2008-11-24 00:00:00+00:00
author_sort: Beard, Lina & Beard, Adelia B.
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<p>Grab your friends and get cooking in the land of Ooo with Adventure Time: The Official Cookbook, featuring recipes from all your favorite characters and kingdoms. In the Founders’ Island Library, Finn discovered the remains of an old cookbook filled with dishes such as “lasagna” and “boiled eggs.” And he was pretty sure that the cookbook had belonged to his mom at some point. Weird. But a lot of the pages had been lost to the cruel sands of time. So Finn took it upon himself to fill up the book with as many crazy delicious food ideas as he could. And since that only filled around six pages, he recruited Jake, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum, and the other citizens of Ooo to help complete the cookbook. There was pouring! There was mixing! There was a pasta-related Wizard Battle! Are you ready to feast your eyes and prepare your stomach for the most awesome, most delixious meals this side of the Candy Kingdom? Grab your friends and start cooking, Ooo-style, with Adventure Time: The Official Cookbook.</p></div>


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<p>First, Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology was discovered in a second-hand bookshop. Now a complete student's course in dragonology has come to light. Join Dr. Drake in this superbly illustrated text book as he leads you through twenty-one exciting lessons that promise to make you an undisputed expert in dragonology.</p></div>


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Read the book that inspired the famous film franchise in this wonderfully funny picture book. Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK!, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what you consider ordinary.


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<p>De går under många namn de osynliga, oknytt, skrömt, de övernaturliga. De antar många former och de lockar, förför och förgör. </p>
<p>Nordens mörka skogar, djupa sjöar och höga berg hyser en mängd mytiska varelser. Vi ser dem inte om de inte väljer att visa sig, men de gör sig ständigt påminda. När någon mystiskt försvinner i skogen, när man hör märkliga ljud på vinden, när mjölken surnat över natten är det de övernaturliga som varit framme. Förr i tiden var de en naturlig del av vår värld, ett sätt påminna människor om att ha respekt för naturen. </p>
<p>En del väsen finner man i hela Europa, som drumliga jättar, mystiska troll, skira älvor och eldsprutande drakar. Andra, som den skönspelande näcken, nattens mara, skogens huldra och mylingarna, är typiska för norden. De personifierar naturen i all dess nyckfullhet och en del av dem ÄR naturen. </p>
<p>Johan Egerkrans vackra bok gör en djupdykning i nordens rika folktro och presenterar ett brett urval av de väsen han själv anser vara de viktigaste och mest fascinerande. Med detaljrika, sinnliga bilder och initierade texter tas man med på en magisk resa. </p>
<p>"Egerkrans gör det allra viktigaste: berättar för att han själv älskar sitt ämne, med stor respekt för läsaren. Detta är en bok att återkomma till, läsa styckevis och delt men många gånger, och ha i bokhyllan länge. </p>
<p>"Lotta Olsson, DN</p></div>


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<p>In her own personable style, Jorgensen offers her intimate account of her groundbreaking life as the first world-renowned transsexual. 'Nature made a mistake, ' she writes, 'which I have corrected.' Jorgensen speaks candidly of her struggles before and after her surgery, and of her dazzling international celebrity. She was both 'banned' in Boston and named 'Woman of the Year.' Acquainted with many of the celebrities of the time, including Judy Garland, Tennessee Williams, Natalie Wood and Truman Capote, she was a Las Vegas entertainer, photographer and a filmmaker.</p></div>


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<p>From the author of the New York Times bestseller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, this essential guide offers daily, practical ways to help you heal the invisible wounds caused by immature parents, nurture self-awareness, trust your emotions, improve relationships, and stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own. If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you probably still struggle with anger, sadness, resentment, or shame. As a child, your emotional needs were not met, your feelings were dismissed, and you likely took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. Somewhere along the way, you lost your sense of self. And without this strong sense of self, you may feel like your own well-being isn’t valuable. In this compassionate guide—written just for you, not them—you’ll find tips and tools to help you set boundaries with others, honor and validate your emotions, and thrive in the face of life’s challenges. You’ll discover how to protect yourself from hurtful behavior, stop making excuses for others’ limitations, forge healthier relationships, and feel more confident in your life. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to stop putting others’ needs before your own, and manage daily stressors with competence, clarity, and optimism. Self-care means honoring and respecting the self. But when you grow up with emotionally immature parents, you are taught that setting limits is selfish and uncaring. You are taught to seek approval instead of authenticity in relationships. And you are taught that empathy and emotional awareness are liabilities, rather than assets. But there’s another way to go through life—one in which you can take care of yourself, first and foremost. Let this book guide you toward a new way of being.</p></div>


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<p>She sees, coming up a second time, earth from the ocean, eternally green; the waterfalls plunge, an eagle soars above them, over the mountain hunting fish. After the terrible conflagration of Ragnarok, the earth rises serenely again from the ocean, and life is renewed. The Poetic Edda begins with The Seeress's Prophecy which recounts the creation of the world, and looks forward to its destruction and rebirth. In this great collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, the exploits of gods and humans are related. The one-eyed Odin, red-bearded Thor, Loki the trickster, the lovely goddesses, and the giants who are their enemies walk beside the heroic Helgi, Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer, Brynhild the shield-maiden, and the implacable Gudrun. This translation also features the quest-poem The Lay of Svipdag and The Waking of Angantyr, in which a girl faces down her dead father to retrieve his sword. Comic, tragic, instructive, grandiose, witty, and profound, the poems of the Edda have influenced artists from Wagner to Tolkien and speak to us as freely as when they were first written down seven hundred and fifty years ago.</p></div>


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<p>For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world's most distinguished dragonologist. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands! Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. Here are just a few of DRAGONOLOGY'S fascinating features: novelty item on every spread, including tactile samples of dragon wings, dragon scales, and dragon skin; booklet of dragon riddles (indispensable to the burgeoning dragonologist); sealed envelope containing a powerful dragon-calling spell; embossed faux leather cover with silver foil, encrusted with three dragon gems In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this tongue-in-cheek volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere!</p></div>


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<p>A New York Times bestseller—with more than one million copies sold!If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life. In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents’ emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you’ll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life. Discover the four types of difficult parents: The emotional parent instills feelings of instability and anxiety The driven parent stays busy trying to perfect everything and everyone The passive parent avoids dealing with anything upsetting The rejecting parent is withdrawn, dismissive, and derogatory</p></div>


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<p>Gotta go fast! Cook quick, healthy, protein-packed dishes inspired by the colorful world of Sonic with Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook, a fun and delicious compendium of recipes inspired by the blue blur. </p>
<p>Sonic has places to be, and you do too! For on-the-go heroes and Sonic fans alike, Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook is full of the protein-packed, energy-giving, fun, and delicious recipes you need. Enjoy culinary sensations inspired by Sonic, Tails, Shadow, Knuckles, Amy, Dr. Eggman, and other familiar friends and foes from the best-selling video game franchise! From quick snacks to delicious dinners, each recipe inspired by the world of Sonic features straightforward step-by-step instructions, gorgeous full-color photos, and maybe even a few interesting challenges . . . 50+ RECIPES: From speedy bites to power-packed feasts to satisfy even the speediest heroes, Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook includes recipes for every occasion! UNDER 30 MINUTES: These tasty (and healthy!) recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less! Can you beat our chefs in a race to see who can make these dishes the fastest? BRING BELOVED CHARACTERS TO LIFE: Engage with the Sonic universe in a fun new way by making recipes inspired by fan-favorite characters such as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Amy, and Dr. Eggman! DISHES FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: With step-by-step instructions and eye-catching photographs, chefs of all ages can learn to make meals that could even power up Sonic the Hedgehog himself! This pallet-pleasing guide to cooking quickly is the ultimate gift for the busiest cooks and fans ready to level up their culinary skills.</p></div>


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<p>Ronia, who lives with her father and his band of robbers in a castle in the woods, causes trouble when she befriends the son of a rival robber chieftain. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.</p></div>


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<p>Adventure Time is Cartoon Network’s top original animated series. Based on an idea from Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward comes a series of epic fiction inspired by classic pulp adventure stories (with just a touch of romance novels) set in a fan-fiction version of Ooo and featuring original, off the wall stories staring the series most popular couples such as Jake &amp; Lady Rainicorn and Fionna &amp; Marshall Lee.</p></div>


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<p>This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. </p>
<p>Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. </p>
<p>To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. </p>
<p>In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle?All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. The three books in the World of Howl are:Howl's Moving CastleCastle in the AirHouse of Many WaysOther beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.</p></div>


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<p>Here is the essential reference for all budding dragonologists - the ultimate companion to the 1-million-copy, #1 national bestseller DRAGONOLOGY! Inside this deluxe guidebook and model package, readers will find the complete TRACKING AND TAMING DRAGONS, in which preeminent dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake shares all you need to know to set out on the trail of dragons in the field. Plus, each pack features an easy-to-assemble, lifelike hanging model of the "Draco occidentalis magnus," or European dragon, with a 23-inch wingspan and movable wings! - Based on the best-selling DRAGONOLOGY - Silver-foil-embellished cover - Includes 24-page paperback book and easy-to-make model with gold-foil details - The book and model are enclosed in a sturdy 10 x 1113/16 book-like case, making it the ultimate companion to DRAGONOLOGY! Also includes an EXCLUSIVE preview of the next exciting Ology title, PIRATEOLOGY (July 2006): - Each book will be wrapped with a full-color bellyband that proclaims: Coming July 2006, PIRATEOLOGY. Be the first to solve the riddle and find the treasure! Exclusive Preview and Secret Clue Inside! - Each book will contain a mysterious envelope containing a letter, along with a fragment of a pirate map and secret code in order to begin the adventure that continues in PIRATEOLOGY!</p></div>


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<p>***Please note, a 2015 edition has also been released.*** A ground-breaking self-deliverance volume, 750 pages representing a new level of detail and investigation. Knowledge that lets you control your own death also gives a sense of control in life, especially when the future is unknown. This book is: § WHEN FACING unbearable and unrelievable suffering, to know when and how to draw one's own life to a close - rather than be at the mercy of lingering illness. Detailed methods. § FOR RESEARCHERS needing access to the fullest and best-evidenced information § FOR EVERY RESPONSIBLE ADULT who wants to be in control of his or her own living and dying. Sometimes we like to believe everything will be "fine" ... but then, suddenly things take an unexpected turn for the worse and it is hard to see a path ahead. At this point, planning and preparation make a crucial difference. Whether you use this book to take control of your last moments, to die when and how you will; or whether you use that knowledge to give you strength to face an unknown future: knowledge is power. The Exit Path is to give you that power. HELIUM / INERT GAS is a long popular means of self-deliverance among members of 'right-to-die' societies; yet still there are last minute failures, botched attempts or panics that most 'guides' don't want you to know about. The Exit Path puts the technique under a microscope, shows the variations. With over 100 pages (and over 50 photographs and step-by-step diagrams) on the use of helium in rational suicide alone, The Exit Path gives you control. Eliminate problems before you think of them with correct information and the best solutions to dilemmas. The book also shows you how to obtain all that you need. You can get rid of doubts and put your mind at rest. The most extensive of any self-deliverance book you can buy, The Exit Path has: § OVER 750 PAGES § OVER 1000 REFERENCES with supporting evidence § 100 RELEVANT ILLUSTRATIONS § 7 TABLES § "IN A NUTSHELL" EXPLANATIONS § DETAILED MEDICAL EXPERTIZE § EASY-TO-USE, STEP-BY-STEP "HOW-TO" GUIDES § THE BEST DATA-LED REFERENCE BOOK. § 58 ILLUSTRATIONS ON HELIUM METHOD § 25 ILLUSTRATIONS ON COMPRESSION METHOD No other book provides the level of expert detail you will find in The Exit Path. With problems over dwindling helium supplies, carotid artery compression is the fast-growing field of interest in self-deliverance. With brand-new commissioned material and an in-depth examination of the objections and concerns, The Exit Path gives you the know-how on this valuable emergency technique. The Exit Path examines differences in the action of SLEEPING DRUGS, what to use, and how. It reveals metadata on the properties of ANTI-EMETICS to help you choose best solutions. FASTING TO DEATH continues to haunt the right-to-die movement with apologists recommending it as a near-perfect way and critics unsure. Horrific deaths have resulted from premature recommendation by well-meaning individuals, even among those aware of dangers and how to avoid them. The Exit Path analyses differences between fasting in hospital and fasting at home. You will read exclusive guidance based on the most comprehensive data and interviews with expertise worldwide. Knowing how to ensure a peaceful death is only half the picture. We all face the prospect of "all this" coming to an end. For the first time in a self-deliverance manual, The Exit Path provides practical approaches based on proven techniques for facing down the moment of death. The Exit Path takes you through every stage - the planning, dealing with your doctor, your family, an examination of the law, emotional concerns, Dignitas, and even provides handy checklists to let you stay on top of the many dilemmas that arise as life approaches its end. The Exit Path includes a great amount of previously unpublished or undisclosed material. Please see the Contents pages to get an idea of the true scope of this volume.</p></div>


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<p>Oversized hardcover editions of IDW's celebrated Sonic The Hedgehog comic books, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want!ON YOUR MARKS. GET SET. GO! The adventure begins here as Sonic races to protect the world from bad guys old and new! In the aftermath of his latest battle with Dr. Eggman, rogue robots are on the loose and new foes are on the rise. But where is the evil doctor and what secrets will Sonic discover during his search? One thing's for sure: he'll need plenty of help from Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and new allies Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf. Plus, he'll have to deal with a little competition--from his old frenemy Shadow the Hedgehog! It's an epic storyline Sonic fans can't miss, so don't get left in the dust. Gotta go fast!Collects the first 12 issues from volumes 1-3 (Fallout, The Fate of Dr. Eggman, and Battle For Angel Island) of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.</p></div>


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<p>Oversized hardcover editions of IDW's celebrated Sonic The Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order!Sonic may be ready for a break, but the excitement never stops! The thuggish duo, Rough and Tumble, are back and they're looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they're not the only ones... some of Sonic's greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that's guaranteed to take over the world. </p>
<p>Then, join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic's world, Tangle and Whisper, in this classic odd-couple team-up adventure! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other's problems, or will they just make things worse? Plus, join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic's world really is. </p>
<p>But the action continues! Can Sonic save a city in crisis... or has he finally met his match? Dr. Eggman has launched his most extreme plan yet and Sonic's already racing to catch up!Collects issues #13–20 from volumes 4 and 5 (Infection and Crisis City) of the Sonic The Hedgehog series, the 2019 Annual, and the Tangle and Whisper four-issue mini-series.</p></div>


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<p>Oversized hardcover editions of IDW's celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order!Can Sonic outrun a disease that turns everyone into robotic zombies? The world has fallen to the Metal Virus, a manufactured plague that transforms all it infects into mechanized drones under Dr. Eggman's command. Even Sonic the Hedgehog has been infected, though his speed has allowed him to keep the virus at bay. Now, with the population more infected than not and the virus constantly spreading, Sonic and his friends in the Restoration launch a desperate plan!When things go from bad to worse, Sonic and his friends find themselves on Angel Island, the last safe place, teaming up with their old foe Dr. Eggman, to defeat the Deadly Six and reclaim the Chaos Emeralds in a last-ditch effort to save everything. </p>
<p>Collects issues #21–32 and the 2020 Annual from volumes 6–8 (The Last Minute, All or Nothing, and Out of the Blue) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.</p></div>


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<p>Oversized hardcover editions of IDW's celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order! Dr. Starline is back to his evil antics! But to enact his latest scheme he'll have to get into an abandoned Dr. Eggman base and past an army of badniks! To do that, he'll need the help of some of Sonic's greatest enemies! Mimic, Rough, Tumble, and Zavok are back and badder than ever! Then, Hold on to your chili dogs, Sonic fans! The Metal Virus is gone, but things aren't back to normal. Omega is damaged, and his allies turn to Team Sonic for help. The only way to rebuild him is to trade parts with a mysterious champion Chao racer, so it's off to the races for Cream, Cheese, Amy, and Rouge! But, when Dr. Eggman unleashes his latest attack, Sonic and Tails will have to rely on their friends to help them foil his newest dastardly plan! There's a new kid on the block! And a new... tower? While Tangle tries to initiate the new recruit, Belle, into the Restoration, Sonic, Tails, and Amy investigate a mysterious structure that has popped up. Turns out, it's a maze of twisting corridors and crazy challenges! Collects the Bad Guys mini-series plus issues #33-40 from volumes 9 and 10 (Chao Races &amp; Badnik Bases and Test Run!) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.</p></div>


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<P>Two decades ago, this book (and its companion volume, The New Bottoming Book) began teaching tens of thousands of people the joyous arts of BDSM topping and bottoming - not just "how-to," but "why-to"... the insider details of emotional support and ethical interaction during kinky play. Since then, the growing popularity of BDSM, and the blossoming of the Internet as a source of information and connection, have created a whole new universe of possibilities for players. Now, the completely updated revised New Topping Book gives even more insights and ideas, updated for a new millennium, about how to be a successful, popular player! "Easton and Hardy tackle the Top... and bring that elusive critter down neatly and with a certain flair. This is good stuff, important stuff... an excellent guide to topping, both for the rank novice and for the player who just wants words to put to all the thoughts and feelings that have resisted categorization." - Laura Antoniou, Sandmutopian Guardian


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For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem! Truly a "handy" book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Hundreds of simple and timeless ideas and activities include creating handmade dolls, preserving wildflowers, weaving a rope hammock, building bookshelves, and making gifts for friends and family. The projects, which require only common household items, encourage young imaginations and foster creativity. In addition to traditional arts and crafts, the well-rounded offerings include hiking and other outdoor adventures.  
Authors Lina and Adelia B. Beard wrote and illustrated many children's books and were instrumental in founding the Campfire Girls. This volume is a companion to *The American Boy's Handy Book,* written by the Beards' brother, Daniel. Its sensible, self-assured tone outlines a lively portrait of girlhood that's full of possibilities. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and camp counselors will find it a treasury of inspiration for wholesome, fun-filled activities.


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# tags

name:
Read the book that inspired the famous film franchise in this wonderfully funny picture book. Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen


name:
a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary


name:
if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what you consider ordinary.


