“I am not my mum’s actual daughter. You see, my parents are actually the Birth Fairies.” Robin Hetchfrid has been reborn, and things are NOT on the bright side. She decides to do a shift spell, to get her out of Redwood School. When her cat, Stardust, found her a special ingredient for Robin’s potion, known as Rainbow Ferns, she meets her best friends from her past life. Her friends, Athena and Artemis are simply delighted to see her, after all these years of seperation from each other! But, Robin has already been hit with the villanous Black Sphere. Then, she turns into the evil Black Raven, and something goes wrong...

In this remarkable book, Albert Baiburin provides the first in-depth study of the development and uses of the passport, or state identity card, in the former Soviet Union. First introduced in 1932, the Soviet passport took on an exceptional range of functions, extending not just to the regulation of movement and control of migrancy but also to the constitution of subjectivity and of social hierarchies based on place of residence, family background, and ethnic origin. While the basic role of the Soviet passport was to certify a person’s identity, it assumed a far greater significance in Soviet life. Without it, a person literally ‘disappeared’ from society. It was impossible to find employment or carry out everyday activities like picking up a parcel from the post office; a person could not marry or even officially die without a passport. It was absolutely essential on virtually every occasion when an individual had contact with officialdom because it was always necessary to prove that the individual was the person whom they claimed to be. And since the passport included an indication of the holder’s ethnic identity, individuals found themselves accorded a certain rank in a new hierarchy of nationalities where some ethnic categories were ‘normal’ and others were stigmatized. Passport systems were used by state officials for the deportation of entire population categories – the so-called ‘former people’, those from the pre-revolutionary elite, and the relations of ‘enemies of the people’. But at the same time, passport ownership became the signifier of an acceptable social existence, and the passport itself – the information it contained, the photographs and signatures – became part of the life experience and self-perception of those who possessed it. This meticulously researched and highly original book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Russia and the Soviet Union and to anyone interested in the shaping of identity in the modern world.

To every girl who has fallen in true love and broken apart. Loneliness is a killer but it makes you feel who you are. It takes you up and down, drifts through past and future and makes sure you are alive. It's a constant feeling and no one can get rid of it. No matter what happens, get up and go ahead girl. Because you the best and you need to be appreciated. You are enough and You deserve to be happy and nothing else.

Since medieval times, the mystical tradition of Kabbalah was restricted to qualified men over forty—because it was believed that only the most mature and pious could grasp its complexity and profound, life-changing implications. More recently, Kabbalah nearly disappeared—as most of its practitioners perished in the Holocaust. In the national bestseller God Is a Verb, this powerful spiritual tradition, after centuries of secrecy and near-extinction, is explained clearly by one of its most prominent teachers. Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? How do we get there? These questions have fueled Kabbalists for nearly a millennium. Rabbi David A. Cooper is the first to bring this obscure and difficult tradition to a mainstream audience in a way that gently leads us to the heart of the subject, showing us how to transform profound teachings into a meaningful personal experience—and appreciate fully this great mystical process we know as God.

In Passing Fancies in Jewish American Literature and Culture Judith Ruderman takes on the fraught question of who passes for Jewish in American literature and culture. In today's contemporary political climate, religious and racial identities are being reconceived as responses to culture and environment, rather than essential qualities. Many Jews continue to hold conflicting ideas about their identity—seeking, on the one hand, deep engagement with Jewish history and the experiences of the Jewish people, while holding steadfastly, on the other hand, to the understanding that identity is fluid and multivalent. Looking at a carefully chosen set of texts from American literature, Ruderman elaborates on the strategies Jews have used to "pass" from the late 19th century to the present—nose jobs, renaming, clothing changes, religious and racial reclassification, and even playing baseball. While traversing racial and religious identities has always been a feature of America's nation of immigrants, Ruderman shows how the complexities of identity formation and deformation are critically relevant during this important cultural moment.

The first book in a major new trilogy, How to Live: How We Are, How We Break, and How We Mend We live in small worlds. How We Are is an astonishing debut and the first part of the monumental How to Live trilogy, a profound and ambitious work that gets to the heart of what it means to be human: how we are, how we break, and how we mend. In Book One, How We Are, we explore the power of habit and the difficulty of change. As Vincent Deary shows us, we live most of our lives automatically, in small worlds of comfortable routine—what he calls Act One. Conscious change requires deliberate effort, so for the most part we avoid it. But inevitably, from within or without, something comes along to disturb our small worlds—some News from Elsewhere. And with reluctance, we begin the work of adjustment: Act Two. Over decades of psychotherapeutic work, Deary has witnessed the theater of change—how ordinary people get stuck, struggle with new circumstances, and finally transform for the better. He is keenly aware that novelists, poets, philosophers, and theologians have grappled with these experiences for far longer than psychologists. Drawing on his own personal experience and a staggering range of literary, philosophical, and cultural sources, Deary has produced a mesmerizing and universal portrait of the human condition. Part psychologist, part philosopher, part novelist, Deary helps us to see how we can resist being habit machines, and make our acts and our lives more fully our own.

As we struggle to survive the chaos and confusion of the 21st century, we must each reach our own truth and perspective on life. We must gain knowledge and the wisdom to put it to good use. We want to be accepted, to be loved, to feel free to be what we are, and in so doing we strive to be “normal,” even if it doesn’t fit our personal agenda. But by being kind, respectful, and tolerant, one by one, we can all make a difference. It Is Normal to Be Normal is an unpretentious yet powerful philosophy that strives to make sense out of this tumultuous world!

Are you feeling lost and struggling to find yourself? Do you want to unlock the secrets of your spiritual path and gain a deeper understanding of your true self? Look no further than "How to Reprogram Your Destiny: Discover Yourself Through Your Perceptions and Change Your Fate Using Your Imagination." In this enlightening book, we delve into the powerful world of numerology and mysticism to help you navigate through life's uncertainties and uncover your unique purpose. Numerology has long been regarded as a mystical tool that can shed light on our existence, and its significance continues to hold true in today's fast-paced world. With the knowledge shared in this book, you will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, allowing you to decode the messages that the universe sends your way. Through the exploration of various symbolic manifestations found in art, music, books, and everyday life, you will learn how to identify the signs that the divine is using to communicate with you. Written in an engaging and thought-provoking style, "How to Reprogram Your Destiny" captures the essence of the author's voice, creating an emotional connection with readers. Whether you seek inspiration, guidance, or a renewed sense of purpose, this book is a valuable resource for anyone on a quest for self-realization. Key Features: - Uncover your spiritual path through the application of numerology and mysticism - Gain a deeper understanding of yourself by decoding symbolic manifestations in everyday life - Explore the power of art, music, books, and movies as channels for divine communication - Unlock your true potential and change your fate using the limitless power of your imagination - Written in an engaging, thought-provoking style that captures the author's unique voice - Perfect for individuals seeking inspiration, guidance, and self-discovery - Relevant to readers interested in spirituality, personal growth, and unlocking their true destiny Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover your true self and create the life you've always dreamed of. Take the first step towards reprogramming your destiny by grabbing a copy of "How to Reprogram Your Destiny" today!