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Outward Hound Dog Backpack Facilitates the Ultimate Canine Outdoor Recreation Experience

The Outward Hound dog backpack is the perfect way to give your intelligent, high-energy dog a job to do while camping, hiking or just going for long walks around... Read More »

Shakespeare By Another Name, by Mark Kendall Anderson: Exploring Theories of Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford

Theories about William Shakespeare abound -- specifically, that he wasn't actually William Shakespeare. In this book, author Mark Kendall Anderson suggests that Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, is the true poet behind the timeless... Read More »

How Negativity Sabotages Your Health and Exercise Goals

Banish negative thinking for good before it destroys your exercise program or other health goals. Here are the top five ways that negativity will ensure that you never succeed in your health and fitness... Read More »

Ohiyesa, an Indian Boyhood by Charles Eastman: Life on the Native American Plains Before Reservations

Charles Eastman started his life in the traditional world of what the white world knows as the Santee Sioux. Ohiyesa: An Indian Boyhood recounts the experiences of life on the Plains , offering an easy and enlightening... Read More »

Awakening Kingdoms: Casual Fantasy Hidden Object Game for All Ages

Play Awakening Kingdoms for free to enjoy a fantasy world filled with hidden object scenes and mini-games as you help the queen rebuild and protect the kingdom. Good casual play with in-game purchasing... Read More »

Sculpey III Polymer Clay: At Home in Art Exhibitions and at Summer Camp

Sculpey III comes in a huge array of colors, and provides a wonderfully malleable and high-quality medium to do everything from a child's crafts to an artist's professional work. If you're new to polymer clay or want something that easy to work with and easily accessible, then Sculpey is one of the best choices on the... Read More »

Full-Color Treasury of Historic Ornament by Alexander Speltz: Excellent Source for Artisans, Crafters and Enthusiasts

Draw inspiration from this Full-Color Treasury of Historic Ornament. Author Alexander Speltz draws artistic highlights from each era between Ancient Egypt and the Renaissance for an easy source book or visual guide that's perfect for crafters and... Read More »

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