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But if that's not you, then don't toss your manuals, says Heather Aiello, CEO and founder of The Organized You.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That included new language in its sports handbooks, and a more hands-on role in Blue Devils’ NIL opportunities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of photos included in the documents released Wednesday are military handbooks, field guides and cultural texts, some dating back to the early 2000s that appeared to belong to Gingles, as well as numerous books from the SANS Institute detailing computer hacker tools.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Travel journalism encompasses diverse formats, including guidebooks about tourist destinations, investigative reports on political situations in foreign countries, restaurant reviews from visiting diners, and feature articles describing experiences in various locations.—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the future, Chesky said AI recommendations will use information from guidebooks the company’s hosts already put together for guests.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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There are also samples of children’s programs from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as small leather school attendance books that were handwritten by the founders of the church.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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