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Seeking the Ultimate Laugh-Out-Loud Gift? Dive Into This Comedic Bathroom Bible!

Elevate your daily throne routine with hilarity! Whether it's that festive season, an upcoming birthday bash, or just because - gift a loved one with belly-laughs and cheeky bathroom banter. K. Murdle transforms an everyday restroom respite into a festival of fun.

Fun Things To Do While You Sit On The Loo is not just a book; it's an experience! Tailor-made for that quirky family member or friend who appreciates a bit of potty humor. Overflowing with squeaky-clean jests and gags, this gem is set to be the crown jewel of any gift pile.

Here's a sneak-peek of what's inside:

• The ultimate chuckle-inducing gift, perfect for that office buddy, kooky cousin, or jest-loving pal.
• The go-to goofy gift for fun uncles, or anyone who loves a potty giggle.
• A rollicking array of fart quips, loo-themed riddles, and the inside scoop on bathroom bloopers.
• Engaging puzzles, witty word games, and delightful doodles - share the joy with the whole family!
• The lowdown on the strangest bathroom laws, the science behind that infamous 'toot' smell, and zany restroom trivia you won't believe!
• Pages bursting with top-notch laughs, unforgettable quips, and gags that guarantee a repeat read.
• Knock knock Jokes, doodles, and games that'll make you laugh so hard you might need extra toilet paper.

Fun Things To Do While You Sit On The Loo is your one-stop ticket to comedy central. Perfect for fans of playful puns, lighthearted laughs, and engaging activities. Dive into K. Murdle's rib-tickling masterpiece today!

Gift it to Dad for those hearty laughs, surprise that brother who has everything, or watch your teen son burst into uncontrollable giggles! Click 'Buy Now' for the ultimate bathroom chuckles.

"For over two thousand years my name has been printed in the holy book and buildings have been erected in my honor. Yet, men in ornate robes have trampled on my words, tainted my name, and hidden my story from you. The exceptional events of my life have been erased..."

Based on the life of Mary Magdalene, Magdala beautifully pieces together the hidden remnants from the past and masterfully weaves them into a fascinating tale about faith, love, and our connection with the Divine. Magdala transports readers 2000 years into the past as it follows Mary Magdalene on her journey from innocence to cherished healer, sacred confidante, wife, and mother. A stirring work of historical fiction that explores the meaning of Mary Magdalene in the face of her erased history. Magdala is a fascinating invitation to re-examine the hidden messages in Jesus' teachings and what it truly means to be a powerful woman.

Perfect for readers of Meggan Watterson, Paulo Coelho, Claire Heartsong, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes, this is the lost story of Mary Magdalene as it should have always been told.

Thousands of years ago, people first observed a correlation between the heavenly bodies and events on Earth. Out of these early observations and subsequent refinements came what today is known as astrology. For most of these millennia, astrologers used only the seven visible planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It is out of this tradition that Helena Avelar and Luis Ribeiro have written this extensive book on astrology. The rules and principles here presented apply to all branches of astrology3/4natal, mundane, horary and elective. Their method is the traditional and time-honored one, and includes, among others, chapters on: The Planets The Zodiac and the Signs The Essential Dignities The Houses The Aspects Chart Dynamics The Condition of the Planets The Fixed Stars The Parts The Power of the Planets Using this traditional method, it is possible not only to thoroughly and completely read the natal chart but to do so with a breadth and depth of meaning not found in the modern methods of astrological interpretation. It avoids cookbook-type methods and centers on the practical understanding of the astrological concepts, presenting the Tradition in present-day language. In addition, more than two hundred fifty illustrations make the traditional principles easy to understand and use in chart interpretation. This practical how-to book is one of a kind, and the one that will teach you the traditional methods and you reach into the past to benefit from the knowledge of the authors and astrologers from ancient Babylonia through the medieval period. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced students, as it provides the indispensable core of astrological knowledge, at the same time allowing more experienced students to organize their knowledge into a coherent system.

"A moving description of a life in practice which goes far beyond text-based ideas of prayer, devotion, guru-connection, or meditation, and most especially of tantric practice." -- Anne Klein, former Chair of the Department of Religion at Rice University.

A ground-breaking book, The Magic of Vajrayana opens new doors to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Vajrayana, one of the most vibrant traditions of mystical practice in the world today. Ken McLeod deftly deploys his considerable skills in translation, teaching, and writing to weave a rich tapestry of the core practices of this tradition and his experience with them. In simple clear English he immerses the reader in the practice of Vajrayana, bridging the gap between classical instruction and idealized descriptions of insights and understandings.

For each of the three pillars of Vajrayana practice -- teacher, deity, and protector, Ken McLeod shows the reader how to bring a traditional practice text to life. In the teacher or guru section, the reader steps into a world of faith, devotion, prayer, and meditation and learns how these elements work together to open a door to mahamudra and dzogchen, the principal direct awareness practices in the Tibetan tradition. In the deity or yidam section, the reader enters a realm of magic and mystery, an enchanted world that radically shifts his or her understanding of life and self. And in the protector section, the reader comes face to face with the power of the protectors and how that power guides a practitioner through the many traps and pitfalls of spiritual practice.

Not for the faint-hearted, this intimate portrait of Vajrayana practice is in effect an empowerment. It plants seeds in the reader which, if nurtured, uncover direct awareness, non-referential compassion, and a profoundly different relationship with life. Along with two of his previous books, Reflections on Silver River and A Trackless Path, The Magic of Vajrayana completes a trilogy of experiential instruction and guidance in the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism.

The majority of people worldwide believe in angels. This was supported by an international study conducted for this book in which 75 percent of participants said they believe in angels, and of those, 36 percent indicated they had an angel experience or encounter.

Whether you are a true believer, a healthy skeptic, or somewhere in between, Looking for Angels: A Guide to Understanding and Connecting with Angels will help you do just that. Written by Dr. Scott Guerin and renowned intuitive Nichole Bigley, this book shares the history of angels throughout religion, science, and psychology and provides detailed instructions to learn how to connect with your spirit team.

Through true stories, data and insights, and expert tips, this book is an invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning more about these divine beings, as well as how to connect and communicate with them.

Kahlil Gibran published "The Prophet" in 1923 and saw immediate success, but its real popularity came after his death. It remains popular today, providing insight and spiritual significance to ordinary human experiences. Gibran poetically addresses topics such as "Love" and "Marriage" as well as more mundane ones like "Work" and "Talking." Gibran's "spiritual fiction" does not shy away from deeper aspects of human life, either. Almustafa, the prophet, speaks also about "Good and Evil", "Joy and Sorrow", and even "Death." This compact soft cover edition contains the original illustrations, made by Gibran himself.

Learn to make natural remedies and heal yourself and your loved ones with Herbal Medicine For Beginners.

Discover how to craft herbal remedies and treat common ailments with easy-to-find herbs in Herbal Medicine for Beginners. Crafting natural treatments is straightforward with a handful of herbs that can be used to treat many conditions. Get the information and the instructions you need with this easy-to-navigate guide, featuring basic healing plants, techniques to prepare and preserve them, and methods to apply them.

Learn how to heal with medicinal plants with:

• Herbal medicine in four steps-what herbs you need, how to source and store herbs, how to work safely with herbal medicine, and how to make herbal remedies.
• Herb profiles-specific information about 35 essential plants, what each treats, and how to work with them.
• Remedies for common ailments-59 common ailments and 104 different herbal remedies; easy steps to treat different conditions with plants listed in the herb profiles section.

Get the skills to confidently craft your own plant-based medicine with Herbal Medicine for Beginners.

"What are you, really?"

A heartbroken boy begins a life-changing journey when a menacing guest disturbs his dinner. Confronted one-by-one by the sources of his torment, the boy is forced to consider some of life's key questions:

1. What makes one thing vile and another sacred?
2. What decides how I experience life?
3. What am I?

With a surprising and simple message, How to Hold a Cockroach is a moving love letter to humankind, a book for all who are free and don't know it... yet.

42 Beautiful Illustrations

The hardcover edition is 7x10 inches and contains full-color illustrations.

The paperback edition is 6x9 inches and contains black-and-white illustrations.

The eBook edition contains full-color illustrations (or black-and-white if color is not supported on your device).

For All Ages

A children's book for adults, How to Hold a Cockroach may be enjoyed by everyone.

From divination to magic--a beginner-friendly guide to runes

Discover a simple way to unlock the ancient power of runes. Digging deep into both history and mythology, The Beginner's Guide to Runes serves as the perfect starting point for anyone interested in exploring these ancient and magical symbols

Focused around the Elder Futhark (the oldest runic alphabet), this informative book offers a simple and effective path to bringing runes into your day-to-day life. Whether you want to gain insight into the future through divination or creating protective talismans, straightforward and concise instructions make them simple to understand.

The Beginner's Guide to Runes helps you:

• Explore the Elder Futhark--Get a complete breakdown--including meanings, magical uses, and more--of all 24 runes that make up this archaic alphabet.
• Seek guidance--Learn how to practice the art of runic divination--a fortune-telling technique that calls on runes to provide insight into the future.
• Master magic--From creating runescripts (straight-line arrangements) to bind runes (2 or more combined into a single symbol), find out how this mystical script can be used to bring change to your world.

Read it in the runes--this book is the easiest way to get started with this unique form of magic.

A timely, progressive collection of essays on the Jewish relationship to Zionism and exile.

What is exile? What is diaspora? What is Zionism? Jewish identity today has been shaped by prior generations' answers to these questions, and the future of Jewish life will depend on how we respond to them in our own time. In The Necessity of Exile: Essays from a Distance, celebrated rabbi and scholar Shaul Magid offers an essential contribution to this intergenerational process, inviting us to rethink our current moment through religious and political resources from the Jewish tradition.

On many levels, Zionism was conceived as an attempt to "end the exile" of the Jewish people, both politically and theologically. In a series of incisive essays, Magid challenges us to consider the price of diminishing or even erasing the exilic character of Jewish life. A thought-provoking work of political imagination, The Necessity of Exile reclaims exile as a positive stance for constructive Jewish engagement with IsraelPalestine, antisemitism, diaspora, and a broken world in need of repair.

But as the animals and they will teach you.

During Jesus's earthly ministry He employed a teaching practice using parables. He told earthly stories and used them as a means of illustrating profound, divine truths. For those who have ears to hear and eyes to see, a parable is a rich way of illustrating the deeper things of God. This collection of true stories about horses is both entertaining and insightful. As you're being entertained, your spirit is being nourished. May your ears be open to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit, teaching and instructing you as you read the stories told by a horse whisperer.

The twentieth anniversary edition of The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit. Starhawk's brilliant, comprehensive overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day re-emergence of Wicca as a Goddess-worshipping religion has left an indelible mark on the feminist spiritual consciousness.

In a new introduction, Starhawk reveals the ways in which Goddess religion and the practice of ritual have adapted and developed over the last twenty years, and she reflects on the ways in which these changes have influenced and enhanced her original ideas. In the face of an ever-changing world, this invaluable spiritual guidebook is more relevant than ever.

National Jewish Book Award Finalist

Who Are the Jews--And Who Can We Become? tackles perhaps the most urgent question facing the Jewish people today: Given unprecedented denominational tribalism, how can we Jews speak of ourselves in collective terms?
Crucially, the way each of us tells our "shared" story is putting our collective identity at risk, Donniel Hartman argues. We need a new story, built on Judaism's foundations and poised to inspire a majority of Jews to listen, discuss, and retell it. This book is that story.

Since our beginnings, Hartman explains, the Jewish identity meta-narrative has been a living synthesis of two competing religious covenants: Genesis Judaism, which defines Jewishness in terms of who one is and the group to which one belongs, independent of what one does or believes; and Exodus Judaism, which grounds identity in terms of one's relationship with an aspirational system of values, ideals, beliefs, commandments, and behaviors. When one narrative becomes too dominant, Jewish collective identity becomes distorted. Conversely, when Genesis and Exodus interplay, the sparks of a rich, compelling identity are found.

Hartman deftly applies this Genesis-Exodus meta-narrative as a roadmap to addressing contemporary challenges, including Diaspora Jewry's eroding relationship with Israel, the "othering" of Israeli Palestinians, interfaith marriage, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and--collectively--who we Jews can become.

Join the happiness revolution! The author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge offers more inspiration and suggestions for achieving greater happiness, by practicing Lykke (LOO-ka)--pursuing and finding the good that exists in the world around us every day.

While the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, happiness isn't exclusively Danish; cultures around the world have their own unique approaches to leading a contented, fulfilled life. For his work at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik Wiking travels the globe from Dubai to Finland, Rio de Janeiro to Bhutan, South Korea to the United States, to discover the secrets of the very happiest people.

In The Little Book of Lykke, Meik identifies the six factors that explain the majority of differences in happiness across the world--togetherness, money, health, freedom, trust, and kindness--and explores what actions we can take to become happier. As he reveals, we can deepen our blissfulness and contentment with little adjustments in our behavior, whether it's eating like the French (sitting around a table and savoring our time) or dancing the tango like Argentinians in Buenos Aires.

With his trademark warmth and wit, Meik explores the happiness gap for parents, how much money you really need to buy happiness, how we can be healthier without having to go to the gym, how we can learn to build trust and collaboration, how we can help ourselves by helping others, and why our expectations often outweigh our reality. Weaving together original research and personal anecdotes, The Little Book of Lykke is a global roadmap for joy that offers a new approach to achieving everyday happiness that not only improve our own lives, but help us build better communities and a better world.

Start every day with Sunrise Gratitude, a collection of 365 guided meditations accompanied by lush photographs of nature that will guide your mind to a place of calm awareness and purpose--the perfect companion to Moonlight Gratitude.

As the sun rises, it can be hard to motivate yourself to wake up and start your busy schedule, but with this gorgeous book you'll learn to heighten your awareness, so you start the day feeling refreshed and ready to be your best self.

Sunrise Gratitude will naturally calm your thinking as you learn to understand your mind in the morning for a tranquil daily routine. You'll wake up with a peaceful, purposeful mindset--ideal for when you need a little pick-me-up to make you feel ready to take on the day.

Sample meditations:

February 20
Living intentionally creates a soulful reason behind our actions. When we take the time to focus on what we want and why we want it, we can narrow our focus. Instead of allowing our thoughts to run wild, focusing shapes our reality. Wherever our focus goes, growth can take place. Creating an intention with focus will reap rewards. In fact, it may not happen exactly as you would envision, but it will happen as it should.

June 21
Each of us has a gift to share with the world. We are born with these gifts or develop them, and they burn like a fire inside our souls. We are all creative in our own way. It takes courage to create and share something that comes from the soul--and your gift is best when shared. You never know who may need to receive your gift. Sometimes all we need is an audience of one. Create without expectation. Let the fire within you bring passion and light into the world.

Easily implement calm, gratitude, and meditation into your daily habits with the Daily Gratitude series. These inspiring books guide you through the process of building mindful habits for your preferred schedule or personal goals. They are beautifully designed and elegantly put together to make your journey enjoyable as well as simple.

Also available from the series: Moonlight Gratitude and Moon Meditations.

The Watchers were a group of Angels tasked with recording the deeds and progress of humankind. These Angels left their heavenly post and came to earth to experience the fleshly realm. One of the first actions of the Fallen Angels was to breed with human women. The offspring of these fallen, rebellious spirits and human females were hybrids, referred to as the Giants, the Nephilim (meaning "The Fallen Ones"), and the Men of Renown. Among the first seven scrolls discovered in the caves of Qumran at the Dead Sea is a scroll given the name, "The Book of Giants." It records this history and is thought to have been based on the Book of Enoch, a pseudepigraphical Jewish work from the 3rd century BCE. The Book of Giants, like the Book of Enoch, concerns itself with the Watchers and their evil offspring. Two main versions of the text exist. The Dead Sea version is written in Aramaic. Another version has been found written in middle Persian, adapted from the Aramaic to fit into the Manichean religion. Both versions will be examined. Following theories speculating that the Book of Giants was once part of the Book of Enoch, we will attempt to place the two texts back together to render the complete story of the Watchers and the Nephilim. We will discover the history and contributions of these ancient scrolls and look carefully at their content and meaning. Throughout the combined texts we will examine all the biblical and apocryphal references and parallels within the text. The result is an in-depth and panoramic view of the Angels, the Watchers, and the Nephilim, and how one of the giants of the Nephilim race may have survived the flood intended to cleanse the Earth of their horror.