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My Sweet Kitchen: Recipes for Stylish Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Donuts, Cupcakes, and More (hc) NR (Book)
by Lomelino, Linda
9781611803068 (1611803063) Shambhala Publish Date: 2017-02-07
CDN Retail $29.95
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Always Present (tp) NR (Book)
by Phuntsok, Jigme
9781559394505 (1559394501) Shambhala Publish Date: 2015-04-28
CDN Retail $19.95
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 give this collaborative effort a playful tone: Susan asks a question on our behalf, Norman answers it, and then Sue challenges him. By the time you get through their conversations, you\'ll have a good basic education in Zen--not only the history, theory, and practice but also the contemporary issues, such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality.'); "Show Product Detail")
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