Benbrook Public Library

"An accessible guide to incorporating magic into your life completely from scratch, welcoming beginner witches with arms wide open. As witchcraft grows ever more popular, there are countless introductions to magical practice to choose from-so many that you might not know where to begin. When you're just getting started, it's easy to be intimidated by even "entry-level" magic books, or you simply may not have time to read such heavy texts, leaving...

Leila and the other Magic Misfits have the opportunity to perform with a famous stage psychic known as Madame Esmeralda, who may hold secrets to Leila's past.-- Provided by Publisher.

"Read how famous illusionists fooled their audiences. Then learn how to trick an audience of your own! Follow simple instructions and photos to make cups melt, water bend, and more. Check out all the books in the Super Simple Magic and Illusions series. Soon you'll be mystifying your friends with magic!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Read how famous illusionists fooled their audiences. Then learn how to trick an audience of your own! Follow simple instructions and photos to make squares twist, straight lines wiggle, and more. Check out all the books in the Super Simple Magic and Illusions series. Soon you'll be mystifying your friends with magic!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Today we are stretching ourselves more than ever to live up to life's seemingly endless demands, so why do we still feel less than enough? Mattie James-mother, influencer, and CEO-believes that living a beautiful life amidst the chaos and pressures is possible. All it takes is a little everyday magic. In this book, Mattie shows you how, helping you to evaluate the tasks and decisions you face in your daily life to make sure everything in your life...

"Celebrate along with this little girl as she proudly proclaims the wonder of her incredible natural hair. People may ask, 'Why is your hair so BIG?' But this girl knows it's because her hair is larger than life and can be so many wonderful things: magical and musical, soft and fearless, rich as her ancestral roots and deep as the Caribbean Sea. For those who already know it and for those who need to hear it, bold verse and vivid, fantastical illustrations...

When Amy, a Chinese American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush, it unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real--and sometimes dangerous.

Wharton professor Jonah Berger draws on his research to explain the six steps that make products or ideas contagious. What makes things popular? If you said advertising, think again. People don't listen to advertisements, they listen to their peers. But why do people talk about certain products and ideas more than others? Why are some stories and rumors more infectious? And what makes online content go viral? Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger...

The Language You Thought You Knew -- Eating and Drinking -- Passing the Time -- Learning and Working -- Playing (and More Drinking) -- Making Friends and Enemies -- Caring for Body and Mind -- The World Outside -- Wildlife -- Travel -- Beyond Human -- Searching for Meaning -- Hoarding Words. "An entertaining and illuminating collection of weird, wonderful, and downright baffling words from the origins of English -- and what they reveal about the...

"Gather your party, moms and dads; it's time to level up your parenting game. For years, millions of fans have looked to the beloved roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons for fun, friendship, and entertainment. And now parents and parents-to-be can use it to gain inspiration and how-to when it comes to their most challenging and rewarding role yet. Dungeon Masters are not just expert storytellers and arbiters of the rules, they're compassionate, creative,...