“Birthstone Stories: Discover the glittering gemstones of the year and their fascinating stories” by Melise Ozkardesler

"Discover the majesty of the birthstones and dive deep into the history of birthstone jewelry! In Birthstone Stories, explore the meanings and the mineral make up of the gemstones associated with each calendar month. Filled with fascinating details about the stones themselves and how they came to be attached to each birth month, learn everything you need to know about the birthstones, from their mineral composition to their most famous specimens. Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts, Birthstone Stories gives a wonderful overview of: How we came to give each month a "birthstone". What each birthstone is believed to mean. The most historically significant pieces of...>>

“Strange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKenna” by Graham St John

"An intellectual biography of one of the most celebrated and yet least understood figures of the late twentieth century, Terence McKenna. A stand-up philosopher who made a unique contribution to science, humanism, and the hidden arts, Terence McKenna (1946–2000) was the twentieth century’s psychedelic Renaissance man. Perfecting his rugged philosophy on the role of psychedelics in evolution, consciousness, and time, McKenna was a riotous charmer who stalked the shadows, but also sought the iridescence. More than twenty years since his untimely passing, McKenna has an enduring magnetism across the virtual pop stream, in pervasive digitization, and within social media networks. In Strange Attractor, the first biography of this enigmatic figure, Graham St John detects the...>>

“The Adventures of Cipollino” by Gianni Rodari

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "In this enchantingly whimsical tale from Italy's great children's author, Gianni Rodari, a young onion named Cipollino sets out into the world to study scoundrels, and in so doing, he undoes the tyrannical Prince Lemon, while making a legion of friends along the way. A Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview selection! Cipollino is young, brave, clever, and determined—exactly the kind of valiant hero that’s bound to triumph in fairy tales. In this colorful, episodic adventure story, in which nearly everyone is animal, vegetable, or fruit, Cipollino leaves home and sets off into the world to free his wrongfully imprisoned father. In the process, he faces off against scoundrels of all kinds with wit and humor, while...>>

“Astrologic: How To Make Friends & Influence People Based on Their Sun Sign” by Amelia Wood

"Transform your relationships by harnessing the wisdom of the zodiac! Unlock the magic of the cosmos and make it work for you! Astrologic is your key to untangling the cosmic DNA of everyone you know and using that intel to come out on top. Find the secret to successfully getting along with a workplace rival (Virgo, obviously). Tap into deeper romance with that Sag love interest (don’t try to pin them down!). Support your people-pleasing Piscean friend when they start to unravel. And learn how to defuse family arguments with your hot-tempered Aries aunt. When you have the Astrologic to know what makes people tick, you can do anything! - Immerse yourself in the...>>

“Guided: The secret path to an illuminated life” by Laura Lynne Jackson

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "The renowned psychic medium and New York Times bestselling author of Signs explains how our loved ones who have passed continue to communicate with us, steering us to discover our purpose and create lives of meaning, connection, and love. Who am I, really? Why am I here? How can I more fully understand my connections to others and the world around me? And how does that understanding reveal the magic the universe has to offer? According to Laura Lynne Jackson, to answer these questions is to live an illuminated life. Jackson knows that her psychic gifts are not unique to her. She believes that everyone is capable of perceiving energy and identifying and interpreting messages sent...>>