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The next paperback installment in the How to Banish Fears series, How to Mash Monsters is a book for kids who are scared of these frightening mythical creatures. Written by a psychologist to help children face their fears, How to Mash Monsters is filled with zany illustrations that will make confronting these scary beasts fun for kids. Also included are stickers that will delight young readers. This book is a follow-up to the popular How to Outwit Witches, How to Get Rid of Ghosts, and How to Demolish Dinosaurs.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThere are many kinds of monsters: the big, the small, the drooling ones, those who sting, those who growl . . . but all of them are weaker than they look! With whimsical text and illustrations, How to Mash Monsters will help kids banish their fears—and have fun doing it! Kids will love these clever tricks and tips for getting rid of monsters.

Adapted from ancient Sanskrit texts, the stories in Beauty, Power & Grace represent one of the most fundamental aspects of Hinduism—the innumerable manifestations of divinity. Among these, the portrayal of the Goddess is perhaps the most alluring. She appears as a devoted wife, a master of the arts, a terrifying demon slayer, a scornful critic, and a doting mother, to name just a few of her forms. In Vedic tradition, these depictions of the Goddess reflect the belief that male and female are simply different expressions of one supreme, absolute truth.

Insight Guides Central America covers the seven countries that make up this fascinating and culturally rich isthmus, from Guatemala to Panama, exploring Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica along the way. In addition, the guidebook covers the Southern Mexico states, in recognition of their cultural links to and practical inclusion on many trips to this region.

Over the course of John Lennon’s career, his work as an artist expressed the societal themes that touched his life. Until now, little of this work has been seen in one place. For the first time, John Lennon: The Collected Artwork offers a captivating history of Lennon’s visionary art, from his early childhood to his untimely death in 1980. Lennon’s artwork predated his success with the Beatles and remained a passion throughout his years as a music legend. During his lifetime, he produced numerous series of sketches and lithographs, which were published starting in the early 1960s.

Revisit the magic of Harry Potter through four intricate, multilayered dioramas that capture beloved locations from the films. From Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic, each paper scene is laser die-cut for precision and gorgeously detailed. Every scene is accompanied by essential information about these magical places and fun, behind-the-scenes facts from the films.

Painter Romio Shrestha, a modern master of traditional Tibetan Buddhist enlightenment and deity art, is known for his complex and sacred designs, highlighted here in beautiful detail through these forty removable and frameable illustrations. Romio Shrestha’s depictions of White Tara, Green Tara, the Medicine Buddha, and many other celestials invite meditation and reflection.

They have crooked fingers, humped backs, dark dresses, and pointy hats . . . Witches, wicked and clever, always inspire fear. Luckily, thanks to this book filled with unbeatable tricks, from now on you’ll possess all the secret spells and potions to beat witches at their own game! Abracadabra! With whimsical text and illustrations, How to Outwit Witches will help kids banish their fears—and have fun doing it! Kids will love these clever tricks and tips for getting rid of witches.

The heartwarming story of two sisters who save their kingdom through their love for each other, Frozen has gained unparalleled popularity and acclaim worldwide. The beloved film is noted for its distinctive designs, eye-catching costumes, and beautiful snowy vistas.

The next paperback installment in the How to Banish Fears series, How to Get Rid of Ghosts is a book for kids who are scared of these spooky phantoms. Written by a psychologist to help children face their fears, How to Get Rid of Ghosts is filled with zany illustrations that will make confronting these frightening apparitions fun for kids. Also included are stickers that will delight young readers. This book is a follow-up to the popular How to Mash Monsters, How to Pulverize Pirates, and How to Demolish Dinosaurs.