Sarah Berman

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Ohio

The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
 
SHORTLISTED for the 2022 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize
 
FINALIST for 2022 Crime Writers of Canada Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book

"Don't Call It A Cult is the most detailed, well-reported, and nuanced look at NXIVM's history, its supporters, and those left destroyed in its wake. If you want to understand NXIVM--and other groups like it--reading Sarah Berman's account is essential."
--Scaachi Koul, bestselling author of One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter

They draw you in with the promise of empowerment, self-discovery, women helping women. The more secretive those connections are, the more exclusive you feel. Little did you know, you just joined a cult.

Sex trafficking. Self-help coaching. Forced labour. Mentorship. Multi-level marketing. Gaslighting. Investigative journalist Sarah Berman explores the shocking practices of NXIVM, an organization run by Keith Raniere and his high-profile enablers (Seagram heir Clare Bronfman; Smallville actor Allison Mack; Battlestar Galactica actor Nicki Clyne). In her deeply researched account, Berman unravels how young women seeking creative coaching and networking opportunities found themselves blackmailed, literally branded, near-starved, and enslaved. With the help of the Bronfman fortune Raniere built a wall of silence around these abuses, leveraging the legal system to go after enemies and whistleblowers.

Don't Call It a Cult shows that these abuses looked very different from the inside, where young women initially received mentorship and protection. Don't Call It a Cult is a riveting account of NXIVM's rise to power, its ability to evade prosecution for decades, and the investigation that finally revealed its dark secrets to the world. It explores why so many were drawn to its message of empowerment yet could not recognize its manipulative and harmful leader for what he was--a criminal.

Don't Call It a Cult

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Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

L.A. Candy Series

Anita G. Howard

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Splintered Companion

Alyssa Gardner went down the rabbit hole and took control of her destiny. She survived the battle for Wonderland and the battle for her heart. In this collection of three novellas, join Alyssa and her family as they look back at their memories of Wonderland. In Six Impossible Things, Alyssa recalls the most precious moments of her life after Ensnared, and the role magic plays in preserving the happiness of those she loves. Alyssa's mother reminisces about her own time in Wonderland and giving up the crown to rescue the man who would become her husband in The Boy in the Web. And Morpheus delves into Jeb's memories of the events of Splintered in The Moth in the Mirror. Read all the books in the New York Times bestselling Splintered series: Splintered (Book 1), Unhinged (Book 2), Ensnared (Book 3), and Untamed (The Companion Novel). Praise for Splintered: STARRED REVIEW "Fans of dark fantasy, as well as of Carroll's Alice in all her revisionings (especially Tim Burton's), will find a lot to love in this compelling and imaginative novel." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Alyssa is one of the most unique protagonists I've come across in a while. Splintered is dark, twisted, entirely riveting, and a truly romantic tale." --USA Today "Brilliant, because it is ambitious, inventive, and often surprising -- a contemporary reworking of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,'' with a deep bow toward Tim Burton's 2010 film version." --The Boston Globe "It's a deft, complex metamorphosis of this children's fantasy made more enticing by competing romantic interests, a psychedelic setting, and more mad violence than its original." --Booklist " Protagonist Alyssa...is an original. Howard's visual imagination is superior. The story's creepiness is intriguing as horror, and its hypnotic tone and setting, at the intersection of madness and creativity, should sweep readers down the rabbit hole." --Publishers Weekly "While readers will delight in such recognizable scenes as Alyssa drinking from a bottle to shrink, the richly detailed scenes that stray from the original will entice the imagination. These adventures are indeed wonderful." --BookPage "Attention to costume and setting render this a visually rich read..." --Kirkus Reviews "Wonderland is filled with much that is not as wonderful as might be expected, and yet, it is in Wonderland that Alyssa accepts her true nature. The cover with its swirling tendrils and insects surrounding Alyssa will surely attract teen readers who will not disappointed with this magical, edgy tale." --Reading Today Online "Creepy, descriptive read with a generous dollop of romance." --School Library Journal

Untamed (Splintered Series Companion)

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A. G. Howard

Life gets complicated once again for teenaged Alyssa when her mother returns home from an asylum and the mysterious Morpheus tempts Alyssa with another dangerous quest in the dark, challenging Wonderland.

Unhinged (Splintered Series #2)

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Sarah Blakley-Cartwright

David Leslie Johnson

Catherine Hardwicke

Valerie's sister was beautiful, kind, and sweet. Now she is dead. Henri, the handsome son of the blacksmith, tries to console Valerie, but her wild heart beats fast for another: the outcast woodcutter, Peter, who offers Valerie another life far from home. After her sister's violent death, Valerie's world begins to spiral out of control. For generations, the werewolf has been kept at bay with a monthly sacrifice. But no one is safe. When an expert wolf hunter arrives, the villagers learn that the creature lives among them - it could be anyone in town. It soon becomes clear that Valerie is the only one who can hear the voice of creature. The Wolf says she must surrender herself before the Blood Moon wanes . . . or everyone she loves will die. This is a dangerous new vision of a classic fairy tale, and for readers who want even more of Valerie's riveting story, a bonus chapter that extends the drama is available at http://www.redridinghoodbook.com/.

Red Riding Hood

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Cassandra Eason

Starting with the fascinating history of the European tarot and its Egyptian roots, author Cassandra Eason describes what tarot cards are, how they work, and how to use them for divination, insight, and greater self-understanding. From cleansing a deck and seeking protection from negative energies to reading for others and keeping a tarot journal, Complete Guide to Tarot introduces readers to a revered fortune-telling tradition. Card by card, Eason dispels common misconceptions and fears and explains what each of the symbols represents and how it relates to other cards. She walks readers through basic card layouts and, later, more complex arrangements. She also explains how tarot can be incorporated into other practices and studies, such as meditation, Jungian work, Kabbalah, numerology, magic, and astral projection. Complete Guide to Tarot offers an intriguing foray into the occult.

The Complete Guide to Tarot

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Elizabeth Hunter

Glimmer Lake Book One

A Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number!Every woman goes through changes in their forties. Just not... these changes.Robin Brannon was a normal wife, mom, and antique-shop owner until a brush with death turned her day-to-day life upside down. Now she and her two best friends are seeing things that belong in a fantasy novel. Ghosts. Visions. Omens of doom. Nothing that belongs in the peaceful mountain town they call home.Added to that, Robin's marriage is on the rocks, her grandmother's health is failing, her mother is driving away the customers at her shop, her teenage daughter refuses to get her driver's license, and her left knee aches every darn morning.Robin doesn't have the time, energy, or knees to unearth the secrets buried at the bottom of Glimmer Lake, but fate doesn't seem to care. Some secrets are just dying to be exposed.Suddenly Psychic is stand-alone paranormal women's fiction and the first book in the Glimmer Lake series by USA Today best seller, Elizabeth Hunter, author of the Elemental Mysteries.

Suddenly Psychic

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Carolyn MacCullough

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search--and the stranger--will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This is anbsp;spellbinding display of storytelling that will exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.

Once a Witch

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Namita Gokhale

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Shiva: Destroyer and Protector, Supreme Ascetic and Lord of the Universe. He is Ardhanarishwara, half-man and half-woman; he is Neelakantha, who drank poison to save the three worlds-and yet, when crazed with grief at the death of Sati, set about destroying them. Shiva holds within him the answers to some of the greatest dilemmas that have perplexed mankind. Who is Shiva? Why does he roam the world as a naked ascetic covered with ash? What was the tandava? What is the story behind the worship of the linga and what vision of the world does it signify? Namita Gokhale examines these questions and many others that lie within the myriad of stories about Shiva. Even as she unravels his complexities, she finds a philosophy and worldview that is terrifying and yet life affirming-an outlook that is to many the essence of Indian thought.

The Book of Shiva

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N. L. Shadow

Shadow work journal. Notebook for doing your shadow work. Never used 

120 Page 6x9 Shadow Work Prompts and Notebook Gift Workbook for Beginners and Professionals, Owning Your Own Shadow,Embracing My Shadow

My Shadow Work Journal and Workbook

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Lisa Lister

Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic

A compelling book urging modern women to reconnect with their inborn femimine powers. Reclaim your inner witch with the magical rituals, divination tools, spells and ancient wisdom in this revolutionary book. A witch is a woman in her power. She's wise, a healer, someone who is aligned with the cycles of Mother Nature and the phases of the Moon. Yet for so long, the word 'witch' has had negative connotations - being used as an insult, a slur and to perpetuate fear. In this book, third generation hereditary witch Lisa Lister explains the history behind witchcraft, why in past centuries the word 'witch' has led women to be tortured, drowned and burned at the stake, and why the witch is now waking once again in women across the world today. This book will help women to remember, reconnect and reclaim the word 'witch' and its power. It explores the many different versions of witchcraft and their core principles and practices, and shares ancient wisdom made relevant for waking witches, including how to: · Align your energy with the wheel of the year, the sabbats and the cycles of the Moon · Connect with and trust your intuition · Use divination tools such as oracle cards, scrying and rune reading · Cast circles, create altars and set sacred space · Work with the elements of nature and use herbs and crystals · Discover and work with five different aspects of the witch: the Force of Nature, the Creatrix, the Healer, the Oracle and the Sorceress · Rediscover your powers and manifest your reality with spell casting Lisa also shares her own journey to reclaiming the word 'witch', along with personal, hands-on rituals and spells from her family lineage of gypsy witch magic.

Witch

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Richard H. Robinson

A Historical Introduction

With this historical introduction to Buddhism, the authors aim to portray the thoughts and actions of the followers of Buddha. The book covers ritual, devotionalism, doctrine, meditation, practice, and institutional history

Buddhist Religions

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Thubten Chodron

This easy-to-understand overview of the basics of Buddhism is an invaluable resource for the new or seasoned practitioner This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions—beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?”—and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction—as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. Buddhism for Beginners is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it’s also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you’re looking for, such as: · What is the goal of the Buddhist path? · What is karma? · If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists? · How can we deal with fear? · How do I establish a regular meditation practice? · What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher? · What is Buddha-nature? · Why can't we remember our past lives?

Buddhism for Beginners

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Quinrose

Alice in the Country of Hearts: the Clockmaker's Story

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Kara

YunHee Lee

As the injured Se-In's feverish dreams reveal more about the bondbetween him and Ryung, Dong-Young is torn between watching over him andfretting about everyone else's reaction to her harboring a demon.Little does she know a climactic confrontation is in the making!

Angel Diary, Vol. 9

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Nagaru Tanigawa

Gaku Tsugano

Noizi Ito

Kyon is your ordinary high school freshman who has long given up on his childhood dreams of encountering the fantastic and supernatural...or so he thought. From the very first day of school, his classmate-the beautiful but eccentric Haruhi Suzumiya-makes it very clear that her only desire is to meet aliens, time travelers, and psychics! A chance conversation between the two inspires Haruhi to form the SOS Brigade, a school club created for the sole purpose of gathering together such supernatural beings. The initial members consist of the mute bookworm Yuki Nagato, the timid but voluptuous Miharu Asahina, and the polite and ever-smiling Itsuki Koizumi. By the end of this first volume, Kyon quickly finds out that these seemingly "helpless victims" of Haruhi's are actually members of secret organizations-both futuristic and alien-with the single aim of keeping watch over Haruhi Suzumiya as she is the pinnacle of some major calamity on the horizon...

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Vol. 1 (Manga)

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Kang-u Yi

With a new comrade, Japanese Ninja Inaba Eiji, added to their ranks, Deshwitat and the team travel to New York City. With Inaba acting as their guide, the team is in the 'Big Apple' to enlist the help of a secret ninja society in their quest to gain the power they will need for the coming battle with the godlike Kalutika.

Rebirth

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Takako Shigematsu

In the play of life, all Hikaru Takabayashi wanted was to be part of the scenery, but fate had other ideas. When the 15-year-old introvert transfers to an all-girls academy, her new roommate turns out to be the super-popular TV idol Izumi Kido! As if living with a celebrity wasn’t bad enough, Hikaru discovers that there’s more to Izumi than her “good girl” image—she’s a he! Now Hikaru’s the unwilling star player in a madcap tale of deception, abduction, humiliation and blackmail…you know—the usual romantic stuff.

Tenshi Ja Nai!!

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Kaneyoshi Izumi

In a high school nicknamed Alcatraz, how's a guy supposed to find love?

Remote, lonely and surrounded by the ocean. This isn't Alcatraz we're talking about--it's Seiho Boys' High School, where the student body is rife with sexually frustrated hunks! How can these young men get girlfriends when they're stuck in the middle of nowhere? These are the stories of the students of Seiho High and the trouble they get into as they awkwardly pursue all girls who cross their paths.

When a pretty girl shows up on campus, the whole school is sent into a frenzy. It's not often these sheltered youths get a real living and breathing female within their midst. The boys want to help her out but are they in way over their heads?

Seiho Boys' High School!, Vol. 1

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Yuna Kagesaki

"First published in Japan in 2004 by Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p.

Chibi Vampire

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Jon Hershfield

Shala Nicely

C. Alec Pollard

Tips, Tricks, and Skills for Living Joyfully

"The most empowering OCD book I have ever read."

--Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head



Don't just survive--thrive. In Everyday Mindfulness for OCD, two experts in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) offer a blend of mindfulness, humor, and self-compassion to help you stop dwelling on what's wrong and start enhancing what's right--leading to a more joyful life.

If you've been diagnosed with OCD, you already understand how your obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, and need for rituals can interfere with everyday life. Maybe you've already undergone therapy or are in the midst of working with a therapist. It's important for you to know that life doesn't end with an OCD diagnosis. In fact, it's possible to not only live with the disorder, but also live joyfully. This practical and accessible guide will show you how.

In Everyday Mindfulness for OCD, you'll discover how you can stay one step ahead of your OCD. You'll learn about the world of mindfulness, and how living in the present moment non-judgmentally is so important when you have OCD. You'll also explore the concept of self-compassion--what it is, what it isn't, how to use it, and why people with OCD benefit from it. Finally, you'll discover daily games, tips, and tricks for outsmarting your OCD, meditations and mindfulness exercises, and much, much more.

Living with OCD is challenging--but it doesn't have to define you. If you're tired of focusing on how "hard" living with OCD is and are looking for fun ways to make the most of your unique self, this book will be a breath of fresh air.

Everyday Mindfulness for OCD

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Annette Bruchu

A Match Made in Heaven

A wonderful phenomenon is happening in heaven and on earth. Angels want to prove their existence, and they are reaching out to connect with us more than ever. Likewise, here on earth, people are learning more about the angelic realm and the roles and purposes of angels in our lives. Using exercises, meditations, and visualizations provided in this book, now you can connect to the angels and receive divine guidance for earthly challenges. Learn who the angels are and how you can change and grow to bond with your Guardian Angel and other heavenly beings. Discover their signs and how to troubleshoot your life so that you can receive heavenly wisdom. Understand how the lessons you've learned, months and days of the year, your emotions, and more, interact to become a gateway to heavenly angel energy. This book assists readers at all levels in the search to communicate with and understand angels.

Angel Relationships

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Julie Rappaport

Daily Meditations

A year's worth of inspirational and meditative quotes by key yogic texts and instructors encourages practitioners to forge a deeper understanding of the yoga philosophy and the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Original. 12,500 first printing.

365 Yoga

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Thich Nhat Hanh

A Practice for Our Busy Lives

"Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama." --New York Times



"Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man.... His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity." --Martin Luther King, Jr., nominating Thich Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967.



In this much-anticipated follow-up to his bestselling classic, Peace Is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh--one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today--offers an insightful guide to living a fuller life. In this deeply insightful meditation, the world-renowned Vietnamese Zen Buddhist master, poet, scholar, and peace activist illuminates how each of us can incorporate the practice of mindfulness into our every waking moment. In the tradition of The Art of Happiness and Living Buddha, Living Christ, Thich Nhat Hanh's Peace Is Every Breath opens a pathway to greater spiritual fulfillment through its patient examination of how we live our lives.



Peace Is Every Breath

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