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  Poppy State - A Labyrinth of...

  Myriam Gurba

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  From the award-winning author of Creep comes a powerful book by a writer at the peak of her powers—at once a love letter to California and a literary tour de force that tells the story of resilience and reclamation through a relationship with plants, memory, myth, and indigenous knowledge. Myriam Gurba has lived in California her entire life, with its plants and soils, forests and ecology, immersing herself in the language of the landscape as refracted through the languages and memories of her ancestors. In Poppy State, California plants serve as structural anchors in a wildly inventive work of narrative nonfiction that is part botanical criticism, part personal storytelling, and part study of place. The reader is invited to commune with California with Gurba as their guide, ushered through a compendium of anecdotes, reminiscences, utterances, lists, incantations, newspaper articles, and other ephemera. Through the stories of these plants she comes to a new understanding of what occurs in the cultivation of a soul. Gurba learns if she can care for her body as she does her plants, her soul can thrive—like the California poppy on her kitchen windowsill. And through walks in the Angeles National Forest, she visits oaks, crows, elderberries, and sycamores, while foraging for acorns, flowers, and berries to adorn her altar at home. Poppy State is a riveting tour de force.“The mother of intersectional Latinx identity.” —Cosmopolitan "Scorchingly good."—Cheryl Strayed “The most fearless writer in America.” —Luis Alberto Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist  "A truly distinctive, authentic, and dynamic literary voice. . . Myriam Gurba is one of our great American intellectuals." —Los Angeles Times  

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  Focus Binaural Beats -...

  Jonas Reed

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  Unlock peak productivity with Focus Frequencies: Pure Binaural Beats for Deep Work — a curated audio collection designed to sharpen concentration, support mental clarity, and keep you in flow, all without the distraction of background music or spoken words. 
  Each track features precisely tuned binaural beats in frequencies associated with enhanced focus, cognitive performance, and brainwave entrainment. Whether you're tackling deep creative work, studying, coding, or organizing your day, these clean, uninterrupted audio sessions help synchronize your brain into optimal states for sustained attention and mental stamina. 
  Unlike other focus playlists, this collection avoids ambient music, nature sounds, or mantras — giving you pure, minimalist soundscapes that let your mind lock in without interference. 
  Highlights include:No vocals, no music, no distraction — just clean frequency-based focus supportLong-play tracks designed for 25 minute Pomodoro sessions, deep work sprints, or time-blocked routinesAlpha and Theta wave entrainment for creativityBeta wave entrainment for focus and concentrationIdeal for remote workers, students, creatives, and anyone seeking distraction-free performance 
  IMPORTANT: The auditory effect of binaural beats only works with separate audio channels going to each ear. Headphones are required! 
  Whether you're seeking structure for your workday or tools to break through procrastination, Focus Binaural Beats is your go-to productivity companion. 
  No Music. No Mantras. All Action.

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  Simple Starter Crochet Projects...

  Carol Meldrum

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  Simple Starter Crochet Projects is the perfect book for those new to crocheting to learn the essential fundamentals including basic materials and tools, an easy-to-follow stitch guide, stitch-step instructions with photographs, and how to read abbreviated crochet instructions. Using these techniques and stitches, you'll be able to create three beginner projects: a hooded scarf, pillow cushion, and hat. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and can be completed over a weekend.

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  La La Land - The Ultimate Trivia...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  LA LA LAND 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY DAMIEN CHAZELLE 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  La La Land is a romantic musical drama that follows the story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a passionate jazz musician, as they meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. The film explores themes of ambition, love, sacrifice, and the challenges of balancing personal dreams with relationships. Through vibrant musical numbers and stunning cinematography, La La Land celebrates both the beauty and the harsh realities of chasing one’s artistic aspirations. It combines nostalgia for classic Hollywood musicals with a modern, bittersweet take on love and ambition in the entertainment industry. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “The audition scene where the casting director interrupts Mia's emotional performance to take a phone call was inspired by one of Ryan Gosling's auditions in real life.” 
    
  “Only 30 dancers were used for the "Another Day of Sun" sequence. Most of the people and cars seen in the background are CGI.” 
    
  “John Legend had to learn how to play the guitar for his role, despite being a classically trained pianist in real life.” 
    
  “Tom Hanks was so impressed by the film that, during a press conference for his film Sully, he recommended it to all reporters.” 
    
  “Filming of La La Land took place in just eight weeks, during the summer of 2015.”

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  New Rules - Polite Musings from...

  Bill Maher

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  Bill Maher first came to national attention as the host of the hit program Politically Incorrect, in which he offered a combustible mixture of irreverence and acerbic humor that garnered him a loyal following. In his popular and long-running HBO television show, Real Time with Bill Maher, his reputation for being a hilarious provocateur continues. One particular segment of the show— "New Rules"— strikes a chord with viewers every week. Within these rules, Maher takes comic and serious aim, bringing all his incisiveness, wit, and signature exasperation to bear on topics ranging from cell phones ("I don't need my cell phone to take pictures or access the Internet. I just need to make a phone call!") to the conservative agenda ("Stop claiming it's an agenda. It's not an agenda! It's a random collection of laws that your corporate donors paid you to pass!"). In this collection, Maher brings these brilliantly conceived riffs to audio, along with some singularly Maher-ian "editorials"— editorials nothing like the standard fare found on the pages of the local newspaper!

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  The Art of Permaculture -...

  Gertrude Harris

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  Permaculture is more than just a gardening method; it is a holistic design system that seeks to mimic the natural world to create sustainable, resilient, and productive environments. At its core, permaculture is grounded in principles that prioritize ecological balance, efficient use of resources, and long-term sustainability. It offers an alternative approach to conventional agriculture and landscaping by encouraging the creation of self-sustaining ecosystems that require minimal input from external resources. 
  The term "permaculture" is derived from a combination of “permanent” and “agriculture,” though it has since evolved to encompass more than just agricultural practices. Permaculture is a design philosophy that aims to create systems that are not only ecologically sound but also socially and economically sustainable. It is a system of ethics and principles that can be applied to all areas of life, from food production and energy systems to community building and even urban planning. 
  One of the key tenets of permaculture is the concept of working with nature rather than against it. This means observing the natural systems around us—how water flows, how plants interact with each other, and how animals move within their environment—and designing systems that work in harmony with these natural patterns. By doing so, permaculture seeks to reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and minimize human impact on the planet.

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