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{"id":7305673736245,"title":"You Can Talk To The Other Side-Cathy Tigges CTACC","handle":"you-can-talk-to-the-other-side-cathy-tigges-ctacc","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave you ever wished you could talk to loved ones who have passed away? Have you wished you could receive tangible answers from God about life’s most pressing issues? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe truth is, you’ve always had the power within you—and author Cathy L. Tigges, CTACC, is here to show you how.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough its easy-to-follow instructions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou Can Talk to the Other Side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e will guide you on a life-changing journey, without the need for fancy equipment or expensive visits to professional mediums. Learn to clear your subconscious of obstacles, develop your intuition, and achieve safe and loving communication with the spiritual world—including friends and family who have previously passed on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis helpful and healing guide allows readers of all ages and abilities to reap the benefits of spiritual contact using just a pendulum and some simple charts. Through the power of your own intuition, you’ll receive answers to those lingering questions you’ve always wanted to ask, develop a closer relationship with God, and even find a greater sense of peace regarding death itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo keep an open mind and get ready to unlock the power within, all with the help of this effective and eye-opening introduction to the world of pendulum divination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou Can Talk To The Other Side is a Finalist is the 2015 COVR Awards! Each year the Coalition of Visionary Resources gives Visionary Awards to winners selected from among the best products in the Mind Body Spirit industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-12-01T16:51:17-05:00","created_at":"2023-12-01T16:51:17-05:00","vendor":"Blanche's Place","type":"Books","tags":[],"price":1399,"price_min":1399,"price_max":1399,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42784659439669,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"You Can Talk To The Other Side-Cathy Tigges CTACC","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1399,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/61ME4J--kiL._SL1360.jpg?v=1701467480"],"featured_image":"\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/61ME4J--kiL._SL1360.jpg?v=1701467480","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":26616869355573,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.773,"height":1360,"width":1051,"src":"\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/61ME4J--kiL._SL1360.jpg?v=1701467480"},"aspect_ratio":0.773,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/61ME4J--kiL._SL1360.jpg?v=1701467480","width":1051}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave you ever wished you could talk to loved ones who have passed away? Have you wished you could receive tangible answers from God about life’s most pressing issues? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe truth is, you’ve always had the power within you—and author Cathy L. Tigges, CTACC, is here to show you how.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough its easy-to-follow instructions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou Can Talk to the Other Side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e will guide you on a life-changing journey, without the need for fancy equipment or expensive visits to professional mediums. Learn to clear your subconscious of obstacles, develop your intuition, and achieve safe and loving communication with the spiritual world—including friends and family who have previously passed on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis helpful and healing guide allows readers of all ages and abilities to reap the benefits of spiritual contact using just a pendulum and some simple charts. Through the power of your own intuition, you’ll receive answers to those lingering questions you’ve always wanted to ask, develop a closer relationship with God, and even find a greater sense of peace regarding death itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo keep an open mind and get ready to unlock the power within, all with the help of this effective and eye-opening introduction to the world of pendulum divination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou Can Talk To The Other Side is a Finalist is the 2015 COVR Awards! Each year the Coalition of Visionary Resources gives Visionary Awards to winners selected from among the best products in the Mind Body Spirit industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":7305685893173,"title":"Don't Shoot It's Only Me! Bob Hope","handle":"dont-shoot-its-only-me-bob-hope","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike new condition. Dust jacket fine and no tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book's description, \"Bob Hope's comedy history of the United States,\" is erroneous and misleading. The only comedy history dealt with is Hope's own (over 60 years in show business). For anyone who has read others of Hope's many books-- Have Tux, Will Travel , I Owe Russia $1200 --there is little in the way of new material. In fact, the earlier books provide more depth. However, for readers under 30 who do not know much (if anything) about the institution that is Bob Hope and for those who would like a refresher course, this book is a delight. Co-written with Shavelson (who wrote, produced, and\/or directed some of Hope's movies), this rarely deviates from Hope's rapid-fire delivery. Hope has often been labeled a hawk, a title he disputes here. \"I was only a hawk when there was a chance that we could win and get out of Viet Nam quickly.\" A brief chapter updates his activities through 1989. Enjoy. Pictures not seen. Literary Guild main selection; previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 1\/90.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Paula M. Zieselman, Debevoise \u0026amp; Plimpton, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Publishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting with Hollywood producer-director Shavelson, Hope revisits the years from 1940 onward, during which he built his singular showbiz career with radio, movie and TV performances. Although he numbers several American presidents among his enthusiatic rooters, the star stresses that he values most the responses from members of the armed forces, whom he entertained around the world through a half-century of conflicts. The stories and jokes he tells here echo the comic's wry wit, counterpointed by strains of his theme song, \"Thanks for the Memory,\" which pay tribute to war's victims and dead friends (Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Jerry Colonna). The book is an odds-on crowd pleaser, funny and touching. Photos not seen by PW. Major ad\/promo; Literary Guild selection.\u003cbr\u003eCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2023-12-01T17:15:14-05:00","created_at":"2023-12-01T17:15:14-05:00","vendor":"Blanche's Place","type":"Books","tags":[],"price":1500,"price_min":1500,"price_max":1500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42784694992949,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Don't Shoot It's Only Me! Bob Hope","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/51hc_TUGH4L._SL500.jpg?v=1701468916"],"featured_image":"\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/51hc_TUGH4L._SL500.jpg?v=1701468916","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":26616933253173,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.67,"height":500,"width":335,"src":"\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/51hc_TUGH4L._SL500.jpg?v=1701468916"},"aspect_ratio":0.67,"height":500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/blanchesplace.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/51hc_TUGH4L._SL500.jpg?v=1701468916","width":335}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike new condition. Dust jacket fine and no tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book's description, \"Bob Hope's comedy history of the United States,\" is erroneous and misleading. The only comedy history dealt with is Hope's own (over 60 years in show business). For anyone who has read others of Hope's many books-- Have Tux, Will Travel , I Owe Russia $1200 --there is little in the way of new material. In fact, the earlier books provide more depth. However, for readers under 30 who do not know much (if anything) about the institution that is Bob Hope and for those who would like a refresher course, this book is a delight. Co-written with Shavelson (who wrote, produced, and\/or directed some of Hope's movies), this rarely deviates from Hope's rapid-fire delivery. Hope has often been labeled a hawk, a title he disputes here. \"I was only a hawk when there was a chance that we could win and get out of Viet Nam quickly.\" A brief chapter updates his activities through 1989. Enjoy. Pictures not seen. Literary Guild main selection; previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 1\/90.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Paula M. Zieselman, Debevoise \u0026amp; Plimpton, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Publishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting with Hollywood producer-director Shavelson, Hope revisits the years from 1940 onward, during which he built his singular showbiz career with radio, movie and TV performances. Although he numbers several American presidents among his enthusiatic rooters, the star stresses that he values most the responses from members of the armed forces, whom he entertained around the world through a half-century of conflicts. The stories and jokes he tells here echo the comic's wry wit, counterpointed by strains of his theme song, \"Thanks for the Memory,\" which pay tribute to war's victims and dead friends (Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Jerry Colonna). The book is an odds-on crowd pleaser, funny and touching. Photos not seen by PW. Major ad\/promo; Literary Guild selection.\u003cbr\u003eCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":7231541280821,"title":"Charleston's Historic Cemeteries- Frank Karpiel","handle":"charlestons-historic-cemeteries-frank-karpiel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife in colonial Charles Towne was dangerous--epidemic diseases, primitive medical practices, and a harsh environment led to the early demise of rich and poor alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Charleston's founders moved their settlement across the Ashley River to the peninsula in 1680, they hoped for protection from pirate and Native American attacks, as well as increased trade and healthier living conditions. While they were able to secure more protection for the residents and improve trade, health conditions rapidly declined. The graveyards and public burial grounds quickly filled, and today, Charleston's historic cemeteries are almost as common a sight downtown as the churches that define the city. 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Some of these towns had populations in excess of two thousand, and Collins provides insight into how they vanished. She backs up her history with nearly twenty pages of notes and references plus her own observations as past director of the Cripple Creek District Museum. There are also images that have not been seen in other ghost town books. Under her section on ranching and resort towns, she has covered many ghost towns not mentioned in any other work of this type. For those that love Colorado history, including the development of its mines, this is a must own book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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