Fate is a fickle witch… I’m running a coven and trying to break a curse so we can stop the fabric of reality from unraveling around us…and I am screwing it up every chance I get. I don’t have time for romance, yet Fate had the audacity to send a possible soulmate my way. A demon who has the power to save us all…if only I could wrangle him into submission. A demon who's more like me than I care to admit. Working with Mayhem is like working with a bigger, beefier, masculine version of myself, and I have to say…I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Even worse… The more time I spend with him, the more my heart and my mind are on board with this soulmate business. Fate brought us together, only to rip us apart in the end. Yeah, she's definitely a fickle witch.
Mastering Fear analyzes horror as play and examines what functions horror has and why it is adaptive and beneficial for audiences. It takes a biocultural approach, and focusing on emotions, gender, and play, it argues we play with fiction horror. In horror we engage not only with the negative emotions of fear and disgust, but with a wide range of emotions, both positive and negative. The book lays out a new theory of horror and analyzes female protagonists in contemporary horror from child to teen, adult, middle age, and old age. Since the turn of the millennium, we have seen a new generation of female protagonists in horror. There are feisty teens in The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017), troubled mothers in The Babadook (2014), and struggling women in the New French extremity with Martyrs (2008) and Inside (2007). At the fuzzy edges of the genre are dramas like Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and Black Swan (2010), and middle-age women are now protagonists with Carol in The Walking Dead (2010–) and Jessica Lange's characters in American Horror Story (2011–). Horror is not just for men, but also for women, and not just for the young, but for audiences of all ages.
So much for taming the savage demon. Mayhem is the most difficult, infuriating man I have ever laid eyes on. So why is it that all I can think about is laying…ahem…myself on him? My sister thinks he and I are fated mates. I think she's taken one too many hits with a basilisk's tail. Me, fated to a demon prince? Not a chance. Not that it matters, especially with the impending beasties of doom invasion on our horizon. Then there's Discord, the final piece of the puzzle that could save everyone's lives. We can't summon him without some mystical amulet he lost in Salem four centuries ago. Because that should be easy to find, right? Sheesh. Hecate, have mercy. We'll need it.
You’ve probably been told, “It’s just PMS.” Or heard, “You’re just being dramatic!” Or perhaps even, “Take two aspirin and calm down.” You’ve likely been told, “This is normal.” But here’s the thing: it might not be. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) often goes unnoticed and misunderstood—especially by the millions of people who have it around the globe. Nadine Evans spent decades being told all those things every 28 days or so while her premenstrual symptoms did their best to bring her world crashing down. A diagnosis of PMDD changed her life, and she’s decided to spend the rest of it helping other people who are suffering and may not know why. If the lead-up to your period sees you hit an emotional rock bottom, month after month after month, you may have PMDD. If you think—or know—you have PMDD, this book is for you. Mastering the Monthly Madness is a workbook that helps you develop the coping skills you need—not to just survive your cycle, but to thrive.
Who died and made me queen? Technically nobody, but my mom and sister did take an impromptu trip to the underworld, forcing me into the role of high priestess of the Salem coven. And I am so not cut out for the job. As if that’s not enough responsibility for one witch to handle, I still have to summon a ticked off demon prince, convince him to help us break the family curse, and battle the beasties slipping through the rifts in the thinning veil…while hiding the fact that we’re the ones who caused the rifts in the first place. Holy Hecate. Fighting monsters I can handle. Leading a coven? Not so much. But if I don’t step up and figure out how to take charge, every witch in Salem will die. Good thing I’m a fast learner.
To become a ninja master, one needs discipline, a silent footstep, and an impressive personal arsenal. Author and toy designer John Austin shows even "little grasshoppers" how to turn disposable pens, rubber bands, old CDs, toothpicks, erasers, mint tins, and binder clips into miniaturized stealth weaponry. Clothespins, craft sticks, playing cards, pushpins, and recycled milk jug caps make a cotton swab-launching Hwacha Rocket Cart. Rolled magazines, book rings, and duct tape can be fashioned into a set of working but harmless nunchucks. And a carefully folded sheet of paper can become an origami boomerang. This handy resource provides detailed, step-by-step instructions with diagrams to show stealth warriors how to build 37 different ninja weapons for the modern era. All of the projects in MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction 4 are built from common household and office items-plastic utensils, markers, clothespins, paper clips, wire hangers, and discarded packaging-all clearly detailed on materials lists. Builders are offered a variety of samurai stars, blowguns, throwing darts, siege weapons, and ninja tools to choose from. Once they've assembled their armory, the author provides novices several targets to practice their shooting skills. Nested paper cups become a dragon; chopsticks and a paper plate, a tripod bulls-eye. Armed, trained, and shrouded in black, they are now prepared for missions of reconnaissance, sabotage, and other grim errands. John Austin is a professional toy designer and author of MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction series, as well as So Now You're a Zombie. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Getting--and staying--organized is a challenge in and of itself. Add motherhood to the mix, and you've got a whole new dimension of difficulty. So how does a busy mom stay on top of the daily chaos that children inevitably bring along with them? No matter what your situation is, Kristi Clover's home organization systems will work for you. Her foundational rules are highly adaptable and will help you make your home more efficient no matter where you live or how many kids you have (and how messy they are). She helps you prioritize, break down big jobs, declutter, develop age-appropriate chores for your kids, tackle the endless piles of laundry, and so much more. If you long to have a functional and fabulous home for your family and you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by all the work, this life-changing book is for you!
• Reveals how you no longer need to “heal” emotional wounds to be fifth dimensional and shares practices to transform and transmute emotions instantly • Explores many spiritual tools and transformative shortcuts, such as activating meditations, sound healing, and crystals, along with channeled wisdom and advanced insights from angels and other higher beings • Shares meditations to clear out old emotional wounds, activate the pineal gland, manifest with crystals, discover your sixth sense, and open yourself to communication with higher intelligence, as well as a new chakra meditation based on the Divine Feminine spiral Humanity is shifting into the fifth dimension, but the transformation will not be a linear process. Our evolution follows a sine wave, moving from ideal expressions back to old familiar ones then on to even higher ideal expressions. It is the same with the shift to 5D. In this guide to anchoring yourself in 5D consciousness, Maureen St. Germain explores many tools and shortcuts to help you understand and master your own circumstances. She explains how to identify the progress you have made on the path of ascension and looks at ways to detach from the old paradigms of 3D reality. She reveals how you no longer need to “heal” emotional wounds through long processes in order to be fifth dimensional, and she shares practices to transform and transmute emotions instantly so they can be released and resolved into their highest expression. Maureen addresses concerns such as the electrification of the planet, showing how you can work around EMFs and other kinds of unseen toxicity. She also shares a revolutionary new chakra meditation based on the Divine Feminine spiral, which progresses from the heart chakra outward. With this book you can learn fluid ways of thinking, doing, and vibrating to open the portals of light within yourself as well as in the fifth dimension.
Want to become an English language ninja? "Mastering the English Skills: SAT and GMAT" is your comprehensive guide to conquering the verbal sections of these exams and beyond. This book dives deep into the essentials of grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation, while also equipping you with the skills to master reading comprehension and critical reasoning. We'll tackle everything from tricky verb tenses and sneaky commas to identifying main ideas, making inferences, and spotting logical fallacies. Think of it as your personal trainer for your brain, getting you in top shape for any challenge that demands strong English skills, including civil service exams and more. This isn't your typical dry textbook, though. "Mastering the English Skills" is packed with clear explanations, practical tips, and real-world examples to make learning engaging and effective. Whether you're a grammar novice or a seasoned pro, this book will help you build lasting skills and express yourself with clarity and precision. So, ditch the confusion, grab a copy, and unlock your full potential in the English language!
Are you tired of being productive, organized, and on top of your game? Do you long for the thrill of missed deadlines, forgotten appointments, and the constant anxiety of being woefully unprepared? Look no further! "How to Be a Terrible Time Manager: A Guide to Wasting Hours and Days" is your ultimate handbook for embracing chaos and bidding farewell to efficiency. In this hilarious anti-self-help guide, you'll discover: * The art of turning simple tasks into Herculean labors * Innovative techniques for procrastination that'll make your ancestors proud * Foolproof strategies for transforming your living space into a monument to disorder * Cutting-edge methods for avoiding exercise while maintaining a gym membership * Revolutionary approaches to sleep deprivation and caffeine addiction Whether you're a seasoned time-waster or a novice looking to up your game, this book has something for everyone. Learn how to double-book with panache, perfect the art of the last-minute airport sprint, and master the subtle nuances of ignoring important emails. Warning: Reading this book may result in uncontrollable laughter, knowing nods of recognition, and a sudden urge to reorganize your sock drawer instead of doing actual work. Don't let productivity win - get your copy today and start your journey to becoming a certified master of mismanagement! Remember, why do today what you can put off until tomorrow... or next week... or never?
