Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Country Guide) by Lonely Planet, Jade Bremner, et al.

 

 

Lonely Planet's Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Find the perfect wave in Mal Pais and Santa Teresa, canoe through thick jungle in Parque Nacional Tortuguero, or hike around Volcan Arenal; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Costa Rica:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered

NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodations

Color maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Covers San Jose, Central Valley, Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwestern Costa Rica, Arenal, Northern Lowlands, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica, Peninsula de Osa, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Costa Rica, our most comprehensive guide to Costa Rica, is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

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Caketopia: Your Guide to Decorating Buttercream Cakes with Flair by Sheri Wilson

 

Sheri Wilson is a cake decorating wizard, and in this amazing book of tutorials and recipes, she teaches home bakers how to take their cake decorating to the next level with her one-of-a-kind designs. Sheri has a unique and creative approach to cake décor―with her Midnight Black Buttercream (the video tutorial gained 500k views on Instagram), her breathtaking stained glass designs and her exploding geode–rock candy cakes, just to name a few. Readers will discover endless ideas for eye-catching cake decor they can’t find elsewhere! And with every design laid out with step-by-step directions and pictures for an easy-to-follow visual guide, beginner- and intermediate-level bakers can jump right in and get stellar results.

Sheri sets readers up for success by introducing common baking techniques and tasty recipes for cakes, buttercreams, fillings and drips that are used throughout the book. Armed with all the necessary tools and knowledge, readers can enjoy digging in and finding cake designs for holidays, gifts, gatherings and more. Try the edgy Silver Stars at Midnight cake, the beautiful Call of the Siren cake with painted mermaid scales, the elegant Pearls and Diamond cake or the colorful Pretty in Pink Ombré cake. With Sheri’s helpful step-by-step cake tutorials, you’ll be decorating showstopping cakes right in your own home for years to come.

The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks (Montague Siblings, 3) Book 3 of 3: Montague Siblings Novella | by Mackenzi Lee

 

 

Return to the enchanting world of the Montague siblings in the finale to the New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning series, featuring a teenage Adrian Montague as he desperately seeks the now adult Monty and Felicity―the older siblings he never knew he had.

The sole heir to his family’s fortune, Adrian Montague desperately wants to be free―from his father’s high expectations; the grief of losing his beloved mother; and the constant war being waged inside his mind. Adrian was diagnosed with hysteria at a young age and it’s always been kept a secret. But when he has a breakdown at his engagement party, the public learns Adrian’s worst fear: he might not be fit to run the Montague estate.

Thankfully, Adrian is given an opportunity to avoid the impending scandal: a trip to the Caribbean to claim the last of his mother’s possessions. But along the way, Adrian discovers another secret lurking in his family tree. He is actually the youngest of three children―his sister Felicity and brother “Monty” went missing over a decade ago. Now Adrian has the chance to find them and offer to pass the estate back to the rightful heirs.

Adrian expects to win his long-lost brother over with the promise of wealth and inheritance, while dreaming of a quiet life where Adrian doesn’t feel like a burden to anyone. But when Adrian finally tracks him down, Monty refuses to return home. The only thing he can convince Monty of is to accompany him across the ocean as an act of tribute to their mother, hoping that during the voyage he can persuade Monty into taking the weight of inheriting the estate off his shoulders.

When they reach their destination, Adrian and Monty find something hidden in their mother’s belongings―a clue pointing to a valuable artifact that could potentially save the Montague siblings from a curse that threatens their lives. But to retrieve it, they must chase an infamous myth through the wild sugar fields of Barbados to the haunting streets of New Orleans to mysterious uncharted islands off the edge of the map.

 

Every Day the River Changes: Four Weeks Down the Magdalena by Jordan Salama

 

 

An exhilarating travelogue for a new generation by a protege of John McPhee ("A born journalist") and Pico Iyer ("A writer, a traveler—a virtuoso—of rare talent and energy") about a journey along Colombia’s Magdalena River, exploring life by the banks of a majestic river now at risk, and how a country recovers from conflict.

An American writer of Argentine, Syrian, and Iraqi Jewish descent, Jordan Salama tells the story of the Rio Magdalena, nearly one thousand miles long, the heart of Colombia. This is Gabriel García Márquez’s territory—rumor has it Macondo was partly inspired by the port town of Mompox—as much as that of the Middle Eastern immigrants who run fabric stores by its banks.
 
Following the river from its source high in the Andes to its mouth on the Caribbean coast, journeying by boat, bus, and improvised motobalinera, Salama writes against stereotype and toward the rich lives of those he meets. Among them are a canoe builder, biologists who study invasive hippopotamuses, a Queens transplant managing a failing hotel, a jeweler practicing the art of silver filigree, and a traveling librarian whose donkeys, Alfa and Beto, haul books to rural children.
 
Joy, mourning, and humor come together in this astonishing debut, travel writing about a country too often seen as only a site of war, and a tale of lively adventure following a legendary river.

Parent Goals: The Millennial’s Guide to New Parent Preparedness by Lindsay Garrett

 

 

Child welfare and adoption specialist Lindsay Garrett, LCSW, teaches Millennials considering having kids how to emotionally prepare for parenthood, determine their parenting style and values, and establish sustainable support.

In your prime child-rearing years and mulling the question Am I ready to have a baby? Millennials contemplating kids can now turn to Parent Goals, a guide to emotional preparedness for parenthood. Child welfare and adoption specialist Lindsay Garrett leverages her professional expertise and experience as a new parent to lead readers through the mental prep work needed before embarking on this important life choice.

Parent Goals is the book to turn to before you make the decision to become a parent. Unlike other books on the topic that focus on pregnancy and kids’ life stages, Parent Goals outlines the most important—and least explained—aspects of having children, including emotional readiness, attachment theory, and determining your values as a parent.

In addition to offering advice and guidance, Parent Goals is the first book to address the emergence of the co-parenting style popular with Millennials, which involves a more equitable division of labor than we have seen in previous generations. Garrett’s down-to-earth and sometimes cheeky writing style makes Parent Goals an accessible and engaging read for the Millennial generation.

 

Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia by Ian Flynn and SEGA

 

 

Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster's video game appearances!

Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic's ever-expanding universe--from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, showcasing in-depth looks at the characters, settings, and stories from each exciting installment!

Dark Horse Books and SEGA present the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-Speed-ia--a must-have volume for any fan of Sonic, young or old!

Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations by Rohini Anand

 

 

How can multinational companies implement DEI initiatives across different countries and cultures? This book offers five proven principles for advancing social justice with a nuanced understanding of local customs.

DEI cannot be addressed globally through a single-culture worldview. The specifics of a successful DEI change effort in the United States may be irrelevant in another country. Succeeding locally - understanding the market and acknowledging local beliefs, regulations, and customs - is essential to succeeding globally. Thus, the question is, How do companies find the right balance between anchoring their efforts in the local context while pushing for change that may disrupt some of the cultural norms?

This book offers five overarching principles for transforming cultures to be inclusive globally:
1. Make it local.
2. Leaders change to lead change.
3. And it's good business too.
4. Go deep, wide, and inside out.
5. Know what matters, and count it.

These principles arise from Rohini Anand's own journey, as well as examples of more than thirty leaders from a variety of industries. Despite the urgency of the topic, little has been written on how to take cultural nuances into account while promoting social justice. This book makes a powerful contribution.

The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for Sega's 16-bit Console by Chris Scullion

 

 

The third book in Chris Scullion’s series of video game encyclopedias, the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is dedicated to Sega’s legendary 16-bit video game console.

The book contains detailed information on every single game released for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis in the West, as well as similarly thorough bonus sections covering every game released for its add-ons, the Mega CD and 32X. With nearly a thousand screenshots, generous helpings of bonus trivia and charmingly bad jokes, the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a legendary gaming system.

Decameron 57: The Dual Nature of Silence di Sàndor Halmosi ( I Quaderni del Bardo Edizioni di Stefano Donno)

Evidente che Halmosi ha fatto incetta delle avanguardie e ne ha vissuto le apoteosi, le intemperanze e gli sfilacciamenti, anche se adesso ha stemperato le sue esigenze di enigmi affidati interamente alla parola ed è entrato in uno spazio aperto, tutto personale, in cui le immagini hanno bisogno di trovare essenze irrorate di analogie non più snaturanti, ma dense di ritmo e di calore, ricche di pathos, pronte a tradire la logica, anzi a dissuaderla dalla sua occupazione. Una bella svolta, ma il suo verso non ha perduto l’incandescenza primordiale, la capacità di captare il delirio delle sillabe, il desiderio della parola di diventare mondo assoluto. Naturalmente il “maledettismo” gli è rimasto dentro; le abbuffate di Gregory Corso, di Ferlinghetti, di Bukowski ancora cercano la digestione per stemperarsi e costringere le immagini a trovare un assetto loquace fuori dalla improvvisazione, altrimenti come spiegare l’accanito citazionismo che va da Eliot a Rimbaud, da Verlaine a Suskind, da Voltaire e Joszef Attila a Bulgakov, ad Andersen, ai Grimm, a Pessoa? Tuttavia Halmosi riesce a trovare una sua voce che si fa strada fuori dal coro, “Attraverso la tenerezza del corpo. / Come tessuto dello spirito”, perché “Il diavolo non dorme. / Non può”. Non solo, come ogni diavolo si diverte a invertire la rotta dei significati, a squarciare i nessi, a scomporre la sintassi e a rompere la linearità d’ogni discorso, in modo da rendere la realtà un cerchio infernale nel quale scorgere la sintesi della vita, della morte e dell’amore. Si avverte, sotto la filigrana espressiva, che il poeta ha una sana tendenza al lirismo e che però lo ha subito come una peste da cui bisogna allontanarsi e perciò è necessario rompere gli schemi, tralasciare “i concetti barocchi”, immergersi nel caos linguistico facendo divergere ogni possibilità di accordi. Come a dire che tutto deve andare a finire al macero da cui poi pescare lacerti, bagliori, cenere di un incanto perduto e che non bisogna sospirare, perché la salvezza deve essere un guadagno che arriva dalla distruzione. (dalla prefazione di Dante Maffia)

In copertina opera di Paola Scialpi 

 

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Dolci di Calabria di Alessandra Uriselli

 

 

Questo libro nasce per far conoscere la tradizione dolciaria della Calabria, da una parte un occhio attento alla tradizione, dall'altra una reinterpretazione di dolci misti realizzati con i profumi e i sapori calabresi. Protagonisti principali di queste ricette sono l'amore, il ricordo, il legame fortissimo alla propria terra, l'incredibile interazione e il contatto che il cibo, in questo caso specifico, i dolci, creano nel vissuto di ogni persona. Un libro che possa permettere a chi è calabrese di rivivere alcuni momenti, a chi non lo è di approcciarsi in maniera semplice e con grande umiltà alla pasticceria di questa terra.

Ricette di Calabria: la Cucina Calabrese di Bianca Minerdo

 

 

Pane, olio extravergine di oliva e vino, verdure e legumi, frutta fresca e secca, carne, pesce, latticini, spezie e aromi, su tutti il peperoncino. Materie prime semplici e genuine elaborate in piatti tradizionali o rinnovati con misura, sempre nel solco della tipicità. Una cucina molto saporita, che sorprendentemente riesce anche a essere leggera ed equilibrata, in piena linea con la dieta mediterranea. Qualche esempio: polpette di melanzane, morzello, cavatelli con ragù di polpettine, stroncatura con alici e mollica, “millecosedde”, lo stocco variamente declinato, crostata del diavolo, fichi imbottiti. Ma anche ricette arbëreshe che raccontano la contaminazione tra la tradizione delle comunità albanesi e quella del territorio.

Sapori. Racconti, legende e gusti di Calabria di Elisabetta Motta e Francesco Forestiero

 

 

 

Etnobotanica in Calabria. Viaggio alla scoperta di antichi saperi intorno al mondo delle piante di Antonella Lupia, Carmine Lupia, e al.

 

 

«... questo lavoro vuole essere soprattutto un riconoscimento al sistema di valori incarnato dalla civiltà contadina, un vero e proprio tributo di riconoscenza al mondo rurale calabrese, depositario di un sistema di saperi di altissimo livello, anche se sprezzantemente e sbrigativamente liquidato - nel recente passato e sull’onda di un vuoto intellettualismo di maniera - come apparato residuale di superstizioni e credenze popolari privo di qualsivoglia spessore culturale». In queste parole si può cogliere il senso più profondo di questo libro, capace di guidare il lettore lungo un percorso che suscita continua meraviglia e stupore, in quanto aiuta a scoprire la straordinaria ricchezza del patrimonio floristico calabrese, non solo in termini di biodiversità, ma anche come patrimonio di risorse naturali sapientemente utilizzate dal mondo rurale. «In un mondo tacciato di ignoranza, come quello contadino, si ritrova invece una straordinaria capacità di apprendimento dei più intimi meccanismi di funzionamento della natura, una competenza esemplare su piante e animali, una padronanza incredibile di esperienze e conoscenze pratiche, un bagaglio inesauribile di consapevolezze inerenti l’ordine naturale che regna nel Creato, tanto da suscitare un profondo sentimento di rispetto e di ammirazione in chiunque si avvicina a questo mondo, con la curiosità dell’intelligenza viva e la serenità di giudizio degli spiriti liberi». Questo libro è un invito a scoprire i segreti della natura e a rispettarne le preziose risorse, di cui l’uomo deve imparare a divenire amorevole custode.

20 borghi da non perdere in Calabria di Gianfrancesco Solferino

 

C'è una Calabria nascosta, inesplorata e poco conosciuta, quella dei piccoli borghi che racchiudono tesori artistici, maestranze architettoniche, tradizioni e culture che sono testimonianze della storia millenaria della regione. Il libro di Gianfrancesco Solferino vuole raccontare questa Calabria, ricca di bellezza e di fascino, una Calabria che cattura e ammalia il visitatore, e lo fa attraverso 20 itinerari, alla scoperta di altrettanti borghi: Aieta, Altomonte, Aiello, Tropea, Soriano, Scilla, Bova, Gerace, Stilo, Serra San Bruno, Badolato, Squillace, Tiriolo, Cropani, Taverna, Santa Severina, Caccuri, Civita, Morano Calabro, Oriolo.

Calabria. Con atlante stradale di Peter Amann

 

 

Le tendenze e i luoghi scelti per voi dagli inviati speciali Marco Polo. Tutta la regione in tempo reale: siti, blog e forum per scoprirla con un click. Il viaggio dalla A alla Z con informazioni pratiche puntuali e aggiornate.

Calabria malata. Sanità, l'altra 'ndrangheta di Massimo Scura

 

 

I fatti presi in considerazione vanno dal 12 marzo 2015 al 18 aprile 2019. I comportamenti, invece, sono antichi. Attraverso l'analisi degli eventi e delle decisioni, non necessariamente illegittime, cerco di dimostrare che la Calabria non interessa a nessuno, se non quando si avvicinano le elezioni. La Calabria non è importante per Roma né, purtroppo, per i calabresi, che si sono arresi a quanto giudicano inevitabile e immutabile. Questa assuefazione collettiva è la droga venduta dall'altra 'ndrangheta, silenziosa, che si insinua nella vita quotidiana, in particolare della sanità pubblica, una miniera d'oro, per far proliferare i propri affari. Anche il nuovo si è subito adeguato.

La mia Calabria: Viaggio no stop nel profondo Sud di Luigina La Rizza

 

 

"La mia Calabria. Viaggio no stop al profondo Sud" di Luigina La Rizza è una guida che ti porta alla scoperta di una Calabria sconosciuta. Un concentrato di 180 pagine di tutto ciò che ha visto in tre anni di esplorazioni, girovagando su e giù per la sua Calabria con la curiosità di una viaggiatrice. È un viaggio no stop nella terra che ama e che considera il suo posto nel mondo. Dopo la lettura della guida di Luigina avrai tutti gli strumenti per organizzare in piena autonomia il tuo viaggio, non passerai le giornate a cercare informazioni su Google ed organizzare la vacanza dei tuoi sogni sarà un gioco da ragazzi. Ma è una guida rivolta anche agli stessi calabresi che hanno il desiderio di conoscere meglio la terra in cui vivono.All'interno della guida trovi: 7 posti ed esperienze uniche da vivere se è la tua prima vacanza in Calabria - 4 itinerari che Luigina ha costruito personalmente sulla base di tutte le mail che le sono arrivate in tre anni tramite il suo blog Penna in Viaggio - 9 borghi visitati da scrittori, artisti e viaggiatori inglesi, dove perderti tra tramonti di fuoco, casette dalla curiosa forma umana o incastonati tra vette dolomitiche - 7 percorsi di trekking immersi nella natura più selvaggia ed incontaminata - guide e associazioni a cui rivolgerti per la visita dei luoghi che Luigina ha testato in prima persona - parchi di arte contemporanea, oasi naturalistiche e musei in pieno centro storico dove passeggiare tra le installazioni di artisti internazionali - calette e spiagge da sogno dove goderti in pieno relax le tue giornate di ferie - festival ed eventi estivi che animano l’estate calabrese

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Calabria: Viaggio alla scoperta della mia terra di Roberto Aiello e Giuseppina Mazzei

 

 

«Un consiglio per chi decide di visitare la Calabria: non abbiate paura di chiedere o di bussare alle porte quando è necessario. Amatela questa terra, se veramente volete capirla. Diversamente resterà, per voi avventurieri, un enigma».

Curioso di scoprire le proprie radici, Roberto decide di partire alla volta della Calabria. Racconta il suo viaggio con lo sguardo originale di chi non conosceva, e forse neppure immaginava, la complessità culturale e naturale della sua terra d’origine.
Il volume, ricco di note e riferimenti bibliografici, si snoda in cinque itinerari – 123 paesi – percorsi dal viaggiatore e conduce il lettore tra i castelli, le chiese, gli intricati vicoli, i parchi naturali e le spiagge di una Regione ricca di storia.

I. Da Tortora a Rende
II. Da Botricello a Orsomarso
III. Da Botricello a Crotone
IV. Da San Fili a Montalto Uffugo
V. Da Botricello a Savuto e Grimaldi

Roberto Aiello (Monaco, 1981). In adolescenza ha già le idee chiare sul suo futuro: esplorare il mondo. Lavora nel settore dell’ospitalità vivendo per brevi periodi in diversi Paesi, ma si accorge che non sa quasi niente della sua terra d’origine; decide dunque di partire alla scoperta della Calabria.

Giuseppina Mazzei (Catanzaro, 1987). Dopo i primi anni d’infanzia nella Bassa padana torna con la famiglia nel paese paterno, in Calabria. Qui scopre la passione per i versi e per la prosa. Ha insegnato filosofia e storia, ora si divide tra il lavoro di ricerca per un’università finlandese e la stesura dei suoi manoscritti.

 

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo and Michael Eric Dyson

 

 

The New York Times best-selling book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality.

In this “vital, necessary, and beautiful book” (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and “allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to ‘bad people’ (Claudia Rankine). Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue. In this in-depth exploration, DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.

My First Learn to Write Workbook: Practice for Kids with Pen Control, Line Tracing, Letters, and More! (Kids coloring activity books) by Crystal Radke

 

 

Build communication skills with the ultimate writing workbook for kids ages 3 to 5 Set kids up to succeed in school with a learn to write for kids guide that teaches them letters, shapes, and numbers―and makes it fun. My First Learn-to-Write Workbook introduces early writers to proper pen control, line tracing, and more with dozens of handwriting exercises that engage their minds and boost their reading and writing comprehension. This handwriting activity book includes: 75+ Practice pages―Tons of engaging pencil-on-paper activities like connect-the-dots and fill-in-the-blanks offer enough repetition for real learning but enough variety to keep kids interested. Comprehensive skill-building―As they explore these exercises, kids will build a strong foundation of reading comprehension, penmanship, and fine motor skills. Colorful fun―This workbook is full of helpful (and silly) pictures and illustrations that will spark kids’ imaginations and get them excited to keep practicing. Get your little one on the path to success with an interactive book that helps them master early learning skills.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) Part of: A Toltec Wisdom Book (6 Books) | by Don Miguel Ruiz

 

 

In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

Daydream Journals: Memories, ideas and inspiration in stitch, cloth & thread by Tilly Rose

 

 

Begin your creative journey and memory collection with your own gorgeous stitched daydream journals.

Talented textile artist Tilly Rose shows you how to create beautiful cloth journals, among other lovely items, to record precious thoughts and ideas - from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania Book 8 of 5: Final Fantasy | by Square Enix, Studio BentStuf

 

 

Packed with art and visual reference materials used during development of the game, this deluxe, hardcover volume is a must-have for fans of Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania presents a comprehensive collection of production art and CG art assets, including character models and illustrations, locations and backgrounds, accessories, weapons, enemies, and more, all accompanied by staff commentary. This volume also includes detailed costume references, cutscene storyboards, song liner notes from the sound staff, and Q & A interviews with the Japanese voice actors.

At over 300 pages, this full-color, jacketed, hardcover book is a visual tribute to the stunning new rendition of one of the most beloved RPGs of all time.

The Green Witch's Garden: Your Complete Guide to Creating and Cultivating a Magical Garden Space by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

 

 

 Create your own enchanting witch’s garden and draw energy from the earth with this guide to cultivating your very own magical ingredients.

A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the earth and the universe, and relies on stones, plants, flowers, and herbs for healing. In The Green Witch’s Garden, you will learn how to create your own magical space to enhance your witchcraft practice.

With information on how to plan and design your sacred garden and tips and tricks to growing and harvesting magical ingredients, this book will allow you to take control of your practice and more deeply connect with the earth. Let experienced witch and author of The Green Witch Arin Hiscock-Murphy guide you on your path to creating your personal piece of nature.

Lonely Planet China (Country Guide) by Lonely Planet, Stuart Butler and others

 

 

Lonely Planet’s China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, climb the Great Wall, and discover sacred Lhasa; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of China and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s China Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of China’s best experiences and where to have them

What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over195 maps

Covers Beijing, Tianjin & Hebei,Liaoning, Jilin, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shanxi, Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Xinjiang, Gansu, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Tibet

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s China, our most comprehensive guide to China, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Beijing, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

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The Art of Far Cry 6 by Ubisoft

 

 

Explore the vibrant island of Yara, a nation trapped in time. Dark Horse Books and Ubisoft have joined forces to create The Art of Far Cry 6, a beautiful volume that is perfect for any fan of the Far Cry adventures. Welcome to Yara. Viva Libertad!

The Art of Halo Infinite by 343 Industries

 

 

The Master Chief is back.

The legendary super soldier returns in Halo Infinite. 343 Industries and Microsoft are building the biggest and most visually spectacular Halo yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the Xbox family of consoles, including Xbox Series X, Microsoft's latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the Halo universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who've brought Halo Infinite to vibrant, vivid life. It's all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you've grown to love--the Master Chief, the brave soldiers of the UNSC, as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas--and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.

The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and Halo Infinite's Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious Halo game to date.

Pathfinder Absalom, City of Lost Omens (P2) by Alexandria Bustion, John Compton, and others

 

 

For nearly 5000 years, the great city of Absalom has stood at the center of the Inner Sea’s culture, commerce, and prophecy. Now, with the death of the city’s founder-god Aroden, the disappearance of the city’s lord mayor, and newly launched attacks from some of its greatest foes, Absalom stands at the gateway to a new and uncertain destiny! This lore-packed 296-page hardcover guide to the locations, denizens, and adventures of Pathfinder’s most famous city is the largest Pathfinder city sourcebook to date, presenting a fascinating locale suitable for years of adventure! A huge 8-panel poster map of the city sets the scene in unprecedented detail, allowing your heroes to walk upon streets paved with centuries of history, following the steps of generations of questing heroes to chart a new path for the City at the Center of the World!