Alvarado, Denise
Summary: "New Orleans has long been America's most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weiser Books 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alpha Books 2002
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Summary: "Marie Laveau may be the most influential-and is among the most famous-American practitioner of the magical arts. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. This book explores Laveau's life and work-the history and mystery. It gives an overview of New Orleans...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weiser Books 2019
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Summary: Dan Dye tells the story of his dog, Gracie, an albino Great Dane who chose him to be her owner, and discusses how Gracie's eating disorder spurred him to begin baking cookies for the dog, which eventually led to the creation of the successful Three Dog Bakery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Pub. 2000
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Summary: The story of a dog who was born with the cards stacked against her, but whose passionate, joyful nature enabled her to save two people who thought they were saving her.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.K. Hall 2001
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Summary: April 16, 2018: the Boston Marathon. Linden was recovering from illness and questioning her running future. But as she ticked off the miles, opportunity presented itself. She tapped into her inner strength and remembered all the reasons she loved to race. Coming off Heartbeat Hill at mile 22, Linden took the lead and became the 2018 Boston Marathon champion and the first American woman to win...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023