Crystal History

The dramatic and never-before-told story of a secret FDR-approved American internment camp in Texas during World War II, where thousands of families - many US citizens - were incarcerated.

Revised and Reformatted Dec 2021 Have you heard of practicing witchcraft and magick to gain what you want in life and are interested to learn more? Have you always wanted to understand how to cast a spell? Are you tired of having a vague understanding of wicca & witchcraft? Look no further and prepare yourself for an exciting journey that will lift you to new heights. This Beginners Modern Witch Guide dispels the many concepts of old, haggard women flying on broomsticks. Inside is the TRUTH about magick! Magick is something ANY human can partake in to receive the many beautiful benefits & ...

Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the Dutch Resistance during World War II in the sixth installment of ‘The Resistance Girl Series’, 'The Crystal Butterfly.' Amsterdam, 1939 In a world on the brink of war, Edda Van der Valk, a talented prima ballerina, seeks refuge from a ruthless Russian rival at a Swiss finishing school. Meeting Lili, Océane, Esther, Sable, and Anna, she finds solace in friendship but faces a rising tide of Fascism back in Holland. Edda's life takes a hopeful turn when she falls in love with Asher Hoffmann, a fellow dancer from a Jewish family. Yet, their ...

With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.

Billy Crystal is 65, and he's not happy about it. With his trademark wit and heart, he outlines the absurdities and challenges that come with growing old, from insomnia to memory loss to leaving dinners with half your meal on your shirt. In humorous chapters like "Buying the Plot" and "Nodding Off," Crystal not only catalogues his physical gripes, but offers a road map to his 77 million fellow baby boomers who are arriving at this milestone age with him. He also looks back at the most powerful and memorable moments of his long and storied life.

Another incredible book from author Ian Paterson, continuing the same captivating style as the previous books in the series! With a Sherlock Holmes-like approach, Ian dives deep into inconsistencies within mainstream archaeology and science, revealing that there’s far more to these topics than anyone has previously considered. This fast-paced book doesn’t just explore the idea that everything is connected—it explains why! Featuring the latest information on fascinating subjects such as: Area 51 Alien Carvings Changes in the Bible Greek Myths Different Types of Greys The Grand Canyon ...

When Kitty Karr Tate, a White icon of the silver screen, dies and bequeaths her multimillion-dollar estate to the St. John sisters, three young, wealthy Black women, it prompts questions. Lots of questions. A celebrity in her own right, Elise St. John would rather focus on sorting out Kitty’s affairs than deal with the press. But what she discovers in one of Kitty’s journals rocks her world harder than any other brewing scandal could—and between a cheating fiancé and the fallout from a controversial social media post, there are plenty.

Discover the bewitching world of spells, magic, and mystery as you dive deep into the history of this controversial ancient practice. From being feared, persecuted, and burned at the stake centuries ago, they have now become captivating and enduring characters in pop culture, portrayed in diverse roles.

From the end of the 18th century, Americans traveled west to find new homes and new lands. They brought with them the magics of plain people. It is from these roots of the American dream that award-winning writer Orson Scott Card has crafted what the Charlotte Observer called "a uniquely American fantasy." Using the lore and the folk magic of the men and women who settled a continent, and the beliefs of the tribes who were here before them, Card has created an alternate frontier America.

On December 16, 1947, two physicists at Bell Laboratories, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, jabbed two electrodes into a sliver of germanium half an inch long. The electrical power coming out of that piece of germanium was 100 times stronger than what went in. In that moment, the transistor was invented and the information age began. Crystal Fire recounts the story of the transistor team at Bell Labs, led by William Shockley, who shared the Nobel Prize with Bardeen and Brattain.

From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.

Are you curious about the unseen forces that shape your health and vitality? The Energy Medicine Book is your gateway into the fascinating world of healing energy, biofields, chakras, meridians, and the mind-body connection—woven together through science, spirituality, and global healing traditions. This groundbreaking and accessible guide explores how ancient energy systems such as qi, prana, and chakras align with cutting-edge research in physics, neuroscience, and biology. Whether you’re a practitioner of alternative medicine, a yoga or Reiki enthusiast, or simply exploring holistic ...

Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory.

This audiobook will discuss the history and founding of Hinduism, the basics of the four main beliefs of Hinduism, the gods and goddesses which are associated with these beliefs, and how to practice the beliefs of Hinduism in everyday life. Hinduism: A Simple Guide to the Hindu Religion, Gods, Goddesses, Beliefs, History, and Rituals + A Hindu Meditation Guide will also bring up some philosophical questions based on the core beliefs of Hinduism that will help to guide decisions on life’s actions.

In this unique new history of the world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences, and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the first definitively English word was written down in the fifth century ("roe", in case you are wondering). Featuring Latinate and Celtic words, weasel words and nonce-words, ancient words ("loaf") to cutting edge ("twittersphere") and spanning the indispensable words that shape our tongue ("and", "what") to the more fanciful ("fopdoodle"), Crystal takes us along the winding byways of language.

Discover the life-changing secrets of the Wiccan religion and learn how to start practicing magic and casting spells with this definitive guide for beginners! In this guide, Agata Black demystifies the Wiccan way of life and shows you how the foundational principles of this unique religion are rooted in practicality and empathy for other human beings. Whether you're just curious to learn more about the Wicca lifestyle or are seriously considering adopting and practicing the Wiccan religion, this guide will become your reference guide to the Wiccan way of life.

Wicca is for everyone who desires to be one with nature. there are a lot of reasons as to why people convert to the wiccan belief, all of which will be discussed in this book. With this book at the palm of your hand, we will guide you through your journey - from learning all about the history of the said religion, dispelling any myths surrounding its principles, the basics of Witchcraft, the tools and devices used by the followers of the Wiccan religion and modern paganism, and so forth.

The world has finally awoken to the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse. Now we must face up to its primary cause. Capitalism demands perpetual expansion, which is devastating the living world. There is only one solution that will lead to meaningful and immediate change: degrowth.

In 1910, Crystal Eastman was one of the most conspicuous progressive reformers in America. By the 1920s, her ardent suffragism, insistent anti-militarism, gregarious internationalism, and uncompromising feminism branded her "the most dangerous woman in America" and led to her exile in England. Yet a century later, her legacy in shaping several defining movements of the modern era-labor, feminism, free speech, peace - is unquestioned.

Following the lives of military intelligence officer Jie and his wife Moon, The Book of Secrets weaves recently found material into a narrative that not only illuminates the shadowy world of intelligence in China, but also the emotional tragedies that political extremism inflicted on those working within. Drawing on Jie’s own vivid biography of his youth, Xinran pieces together his trajectory as he joins the great hope of the Chinese young – the Communist Party – and becomes a loyal cadre until the late 1970s.