KirstinDezz
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Added Sep 25, 2014
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Ages 15
The Element Encyclopedia of Magical CreaturesThe Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures, BookThe Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings From Myth and Magic
by Matthews, JohnBook - 2005Book, 2005
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Added Sep 17, 2014
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Beautiful book about the Goddess Inanna. Simply for the illustrations alone, I would definitely recommend this.
Full Frontal FeminismFull Frontal Feminism, BookA Young Women's Guide to Why Feminism Matters
by Valenti, JessicaBook - 2007Book, 2007
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Added Sep 17, 2014
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I was already a feminist before reading this, but wow! I loved every chapter of this book (except for the parts that were very obviously targeted towards Americans). It put a lot of things into words that I was feeling but just couldn't articulate. I recommend full-heartedly to feminists and non-feminsts (the ones who are open to learning more without already having strong anti-feminist views) alike.I was already a feminist before reading this, but wow! I loved every chapter of this book (except for the parts that were very obviously targeted towards Americans). It put a lot of things into words that I was feeling but just couldn't articulate.…
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- "While falling in love is fun, it's not everything, and it's not the antidote to an unfulfilled life, despite what Reese Witherspoon movies may tell you." - Jessica Valenti
- "Value yourself for what the media doesn't - your intelligence, your street smarts, your ability to play a kick-ass game of pool, whatever. So long as it's not just valuing yourself for your ability to look hot in a bikini and be available to men, it's an improvement." - Jessica Valenti"Value yourself for what the media doesn't - your intelligence, your street smarts, your ability to play a kick-ass game of pool, whatever. So long as it's not just valuing yourself for your ability to look hot in a bikini and be available to men,…
- "According to pop culture, women are either searching for a man, with a man, or getting over one." - Jessica Valenti
- "S**t is f****d up when it comes to appearances and women. We’re expected to be hot - but if we are, we’re vain and stupid. And if we’re not hot we’re useless. Kind of hard to get around. But we’re not stupid. We know that we’re doing damage to ourselves - not only to our bodies but also to our mental well-being. And it’s not worth it." - Jessica Valenti"S**t is f****d up when it comes to appearances and women. We’re expected to be hot - but if we are, we’re vain and stupid. And if we’re not hot we’re useless. Kind of hard to get around. But we’re not stupid. We know that we’re doing damage to…
- "As different as we all are, there’s one thing most young women have in common: We’re all brought up to feel like there’s something wrong with us. We’re too fat. We’re dumb. We’re too smart. We’re not ladylike enough - ‘stop cursing, chewing with your mouth open, speaking your mind’. We’re too slutty. We’re not slutty enough. F**k that. You’re not too fat. You’re not too loud. You’re not too smart. You’re not unladylike. There is nothing wrong with you." - Jessica Valenti"As different as we all are, there’s one thing most young women have in common: We’re all brought up to feel like there’s something wrong with us. We’re too fat. We’re dumb. We’re too smart. We’re not ladylike enough - ‘stop cursing, chewing with…
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Ages 13
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Added Aug 15, 2014
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Added Mar 24, 2014
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As someone who was quite skeptical on whether or not this would be a cheap ripoff of The Hunger Games, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. Although it does share quite a lot with Suzanne Collins' books, Divergent is awesome and original in its own way. I have also got to say that I bonded with Tris more than I ever did with Katniss. Tris was more like a real person. She had all the weaknesses and strengths that I adore in a protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of Divergent, and believe me, I never thought I would have been able to get past the first chapter! I am very anxiously looking forward to reading the sequel and am excited to see where the series goes.As someone who was quite skeptical on whether or not this would be a cheap ripoff of The Hunger Games, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. Although it does share quite a lot with Suzanne Collins' books, Divergent is awesome and original in its…
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Ages 13
The Book of WiccaThe Book of Wicca, BookBring Love, Healing, and Harmony Into your Life With the Power of Natural Magic
by Summers, LucyBook - 2001Book, 2001
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Added Dec 27, 2013
Coventry Magic With Candles, Herbs, and OilsCoventry Magic With Candles, Herbs, and Oils, Book
by Smith, JackiBook - 2011Book, 2011
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Added Dec 27, 2013
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and WitchcraftThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, Book
by Zimmermann, DeniseBook - 2000Book, 2000
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Added Dec 27, 2013
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Angelic HealingAngelic Healing, BookWorking With your Angels to Heal your Life
by Freeman, Eileen E.Book - 1994Book, 1994
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The History of Early WitchcraftThe History of Early Witchcraft, BookAn Examination of the Human Connection With Magic and the Spirit World
by Greenwood, SusanBook - 2002Book, 2002
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Added Dec 27, 2013
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The Weiser Field Guide to WitchesThe Weiser Field Guide to Witches, BookFrom Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Illes, JudikaBook - 2010Book, 2010
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Added Dec 27, 2013
The Vampire DiariesThe Vampire Diaries, DVDThe Complete Second Season
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
Added Oct 19, 2011
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I can't wait to see this!!! I loved the Vampire Diaries season 1 DVDs and can't wait to borrow Season 2!!!!! I adore the Vampire Diaries! I plan to marry Damon LOL :D
Added Sep 28, 2011
When to Eat WhatWhen to Eat What, BookEat the Right Foods at the Right Time for Maximum Weight Loss!
by McIndoo, HeidiBook - 2011Book, 2011
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Added Sep 21, 2011
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MonarchyMonarchy, DVD
DVD - 2006DVD, 2006
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Added Sep 21, 2011
The Vampire BookThe Vampire Book, BookThe Encyclopedia of the Undead
by Melton, J. GordonBook - 2011Book, 2011
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Added Sep 21, 2011
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Is It Real?Is It Real?, DVDVampires
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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Added Sep 21, 2011
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