Collection: Self-Development

A fabulously fun guide to fashion design for kids ages 8 to 12

Calling all future fashionistas! Fashion Design for Kids is here to teach you everything you need to know about the exciting world of fashion design, like coming up with ideas, sketching clothes, and creating your very own Fashion Week collection!

What makes Fashion Design for Kids stand out on the runway and from other fashion design books:

• Fashion design 101-You'll be ready to take the fashion world by storm with a foundation in the basics: learn what a fashion designer does, how to choose fabrics, how clothes are produced, and so much more.
• Creativity-boosting, no-sew exercises-No need to thread the needle just yet as these skill-building exercises, like coming up with cool, new names for classic colors and creating a fashion mood board, can be done in the book.
• An inclusive approach-This book includes gender-neutral activities geared toward all creative kids who love fashion.

Fashion Design for Kids is a must-have guide for aspiring fashion designers who want to bring their ideas-and maybe even their own fashion brand-to life!

Enjoy the relaxing pastime of dot-to-dots with this easy-to-read large-print collection. The designs inside have been chosen to inspire peace and relaxation, including cute animals, beautiful landscape scenes. Adults, seniors and teens alike will find lots to love in this wonderful collection with large readable numbers.

In this landmark work, internationally beloved teacher of meditation and "one of the great spiritual teachers of our time" (Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple) Jack Kornfield reveals that you can be instantly happy with the keys to inner freedom.

Through his signature warmhearted, poignant, often funny stories, with their a-ha moments and O. Henry-like outcomes, Jack Kornfield shows how we can free ourselves, wherever we are and whatever our circumstances. Renowned for his mindfulness practices and meditations, Jack provides keys for opening gateways to immediate shifts in perspective and clarity of vision, allowing us to "grapple with difficult emotions" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and know how to change course, take action, or--when we shouldn't act--just relax and trust.

Each chapter presents a path to a different kind of freedom--freedom from fear, freedom to start over, to love, to be yourself, and to be happy--and guides you into an active process that engages your mind and heart, awakens your spirit, and brings real joy, over and over again. Drawing from his own life as a son, brother, father, and partner, and on his forty years of face-to-face teaching of thousands of people across the country, Jack presents "a consommé of goodness, heart, laughter, tears, and breath, nourishing and delicious" (Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird). His keys to life will help us find hope, clarity, relief from past disappointments and guilt, and the courage to go forward.

Dive into an enchanting underwater world of intricate, ready-to-color illustrations. The 31 stylized designs feature starfish, octopuses, shells, coral, and more, swirling within mesmerizing highlights of waves and ripples. A must for colorists who enjoy beautiful tangled patterns with a whimsical touch. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Spectacular Sea Life and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

An inspiring, practical and gorgeous guide to crafting the most realistic and artful paper flowers for arrangements, art, décor, wearables and more, from San Francisco botanical artist Tiffanie Turner.

The Fine Art of Paper Flowers is an elevated art and craft guide that features complete step-by-step instructions for over 30 of Tiffanie Turner's widely admired, unique, lifelike paper flowers and their foliage, from bougainvillea to English roses to zinnias. In the book, Turner also guides readers through making her signature giant paper peony, shares all of her secrets for special paper treatments, candy-striping, playing with color and creating botanical imperfections, and shows how to turn paper flowers into gorgeous garlands, headdresses, bouquets and more. These stunning creations can be made from simple and inexpensive materials and the book's detailed tutorials and beautiful photography make it easy to achieve dramatic and lifelike results.

One simple stitch can bring new life to hundreds of your favorite things!

Boro is the Japanese straight stitch used to repair and reinforce fabrics that is the basis for Sashiko. It is a favorite among visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and because it adds an intriguing textural element to favorite garments and home furnishings.

In this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using Boro to patch holes and tears, reinforce worn areas, and add fresh details to garments. Her approach is simple--the things you love are worth fixing. Rediscover your favorite items by giving them a new look and feel--while also being good to the environment. Her demonstrations and instructions make the process easy and enjoyable.

Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in this book:

• Discover the pleasure of working with old fabrics and making classic neutrals come alive
• Be inspired to give old scraps of cloth new purpose, whether patching a well-loved skirt or a pair of jeans
• Learn to revive a faithful cloth bag, or even something knitted like a favorite pair of worn woolen socks
• And so much more!

There's no need to stop at reinforcement and repair. Remake an entire garment by artfully patching it here, there and everywhere. The more you patch, the more unique your garment becomes. This book will be just the start of giving new life to hundreds of old things!

One in every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Yet orchids retain an air of exotic mystery--and they remain remarkably misunderstood and underappreciated. The orchid family contains an astonishing array of colors, forms, and smells that captivate growers from all walks of life across the globe. Though undeniably elegant, the popular moth orchid--a grocery store standard--is a bland stand-in when compared with its thousands of more complex and fascinating brethren, such as the Demon Queller, which grows in dark forests where its lovely blooms are believed to chase evil forces away. There is the Fetid Sun-God, an orchid that lures female flies to lay their eggs on its flowers by emitting a scent of rancid cheese. Or the rare, delicate Lizard Orchid, which mimics the appearance of lizards but smells distinctly of goat.

The Book of Orchids revels in the diversity and oddity of these beguiling plants. Six hundred of the world's most intriguing orchids are displayed, along with life-size photographs that capture botanical detail, as well as information about distribution, peak flowering period, and each species' unique attributes, both natural and cultural. With over 28,000 known species--and more being discovered each year--the orchid family is arguably the largest and most geographically widespread of the flowering plant families. Including the most up-to-date science and accessibly written by botanists Mark Chase, Maarten Christenhusz, and Tom Mirenda, each entry in The Book of Orchids will entice researchers and orchid enthusiasts alike.

With stunning full-color images, The Book of Orchids is sure to become the go-to reference for these complex, alluring, and extraordinarily adaptable plants.

It's time to embrace the Italian way of life...

The Sweetness of Doing Nothing explores the southern Italian philosophy of Dolce Far Niente to help you find pleasure in the everyday.

How often do you focus on being in the moment, doing nothing? Whether it's sitting outside at a cafe watching the world go by, whiling away the hours with your loved ones sipping a glass of wine or being immersed in nature at the beach taking in the sun, these seemingly ordinary moments are the ones that bring happiness in the long run and highlight the joy in living.

The Italians know the importance of enjoying good food and good company and the pleasures of being idle. The Sweetness of Doing Nothing will share this philosophy, with recipes, suggestions and advice to help you to let go of anxiety and savour life's precious moments.

You already have the key to unlocking your real personality and fearlessly creating your authentic life free of labels and comparisons - you just need to be shown how.

When you try to be something you're not, it wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

Whether you're a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It's just one tiny part of the vast YOU.

With the help of this book, you can uncover the whole, wonderful person within and, from that, create an incredible life on your own terms.

Here are just a few of the things that you will discover inside:

• 5 simple steps to find your uniqueness and embrace the amazing personality you didn't know you had
• How you can get rid of the negative beliefs about yourself and get your self-confidence back
• 4 things you can do to escape the comparative trap and live from your authentic self
• How to be the "ruler of your kingdom" and keep the people you want inside your castle walls...and the others out
• How following the example of The Three Musketeers will manifest in miraculous ways in your life
• 6 effective ways to stop a bully in their tracks
• 7 celebrities who overcame all odds and dominated through their individuality
• The "1 in 60" rule that will change the way you think about failure
• How you can find your passion and be your own "Personal Legend" like Santiago in Paul Coelho's "The Alchemist"
• How to stop being a victim of body shaming and love who you are

And much more...

Discover how to be truly self-confident and boldly bring your inherent magic to the light.

Get ready to define your life and reclaim your genuine, confident self.

An intimate memoir from Peter Levine, renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing and bestselling author of Waking the Tiger

- Shares the author's personal journey to heal his severe childhood trauma as well as his breakthroughs on the path to create Somatic Experiencing

- Explores how he came to view Einstein as his personal spirit guide and mentor, only to discover a profound real-life connection to him through his mother

- Explains how the SE method is derived from the author's studies of animals in their natural environments, neurobiology, and 50 years of clinical observations

In this intimate memoir, renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing Peter A. Levine shares his personal journey to heal his own severe childhood trauma as well as offering profound insights into the evolution of his innovative trauma healing method.

Casting himself as a modern-day Chiron, the wounded healer of Greek mythology, Dr. Levine describes, in graphic detail, the violence of his childhood juxtaposed with specific happy and exuberant memories, which helped him prepare for coming to terms with his horrifying experiences. He shares his inner experience of being guided through Somatic Experiencing (SE) to illuminate and untangle his traumatic wounds and describes the mysterious and unexpected dreams and visions that have guided him through his life's work. Exploring his dream visitations from Albert Einstein in depth, he explains how he came to view Einstein as his personal spirit guide and mentor and how he later discovered his own personal and profound real-life connection to him through his mother.

Describing his breakthroughs in developing Somatic Experiencing, the author details how he helped thousands of others before resolving his own trauma years later with the support of his method. He explains how the SE method is derived from his studies of wild animals in their natural environments, neurobiology, and more than 50 years of clinical observations. He describes his education and career as well as his encounters with noteworthy figures such as somaticists Charlotte Selver and Ida Rolf, ethological zoologist Nikolas Tinbergen, and autism pioneer Mira Rothenberg.

Unveiling the inner story of the man who changed the way psychologists, doctors, and healers understand and treat the wounds of trauma and abuse, this autobiography reveals how anyone suffering from trauma has a valuable story to tell. And by telling our stories, we can catalyze the return of hope, dignity, and wholeness.

A Fun and Challenging Activity Book, Connect the Dots for boys and girls ages 4-8
Special Gift for Kids with Dot to Dot Activities !
Features:
-50 dot to dot puzzles
-once the dots are connected you can color
-themes of cute animals
-suitable for boys and girls ages 4-8
-large 8.5x11 inches

Goats are the hottest animal today to raise for hobby farmers, commercial farmers, and members of both 4-H and FFA.

But using the products from a goat requires special skills, handling, and recipes. Here's The Whole Goat Handbook, chock full of recipes, crafting projects, advice, and more.

Cooking with goat meat requires special, adapted recipes because the meat is so strong in flavor; there's no devoted goat-meat cookbook on the market--until now! Included are recipes for making cheese with goat milk as well as goat-milk soap. And for those raising goats for fiber, here are hard-won recommendations on crafting, knitting, and weaving. This book will shows you how to do all this--and more.

It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, ''the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.'' Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

This Word Search Puzzle Book features:

• Dimensions (8.5 x 11 inches).
• 116 pages.
• 101 Puzzles in the Arabic Language With Full Solutions at the end of the book.
• Large Print.
• Over 3000 words to find.

Free Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk!

Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this book are divided into four chapters about our sense of self, our hopes and dreams, our personal relationships and how to face death. Each essay begins with a deliberately controversial point of view to help us look at life's problems through fresh eyes.

Each chapter features a number of short, thought-provoking essays providing fresh perspectives on familiar problems that can change your life! The essays include:

• People Can Live Without Dreams and Hopes
• You Don't Have to Be "Who You Want to Be"
• When Your Head Is Full of Anger, Do Routine Work
• Do Things for Yourself, Not for Others
• It's Natural for Life to Be Negative
• If It's Not a Life or Death Problem, You Can Handle It
• People Can Be Saved Just by Speaking Their True Feelings
• Wanting Things Creates Anxiety
• If You Grieve as Much as You Want To, the Time Will Come When You Can Laugh
• A Person with Good Relationships Passes Away Beautifully

Although the author's messages may seem harsh at first, his teachings help us reduce anxiety in our daily lives. Being bound by the belief that "I have to do X" or "I need to achieve Y" causes immense stress. The author encourages us to accept our reality and live our lives from that starting point. This, he believes will free us from anxiety, relationship problems and negative emotions.

This book has been a huge hit in Japan, with reader comments such as:

• "I realized that I had made my life difficult by thinking, I always have to be ambitious about my work." (Female, age 50)
• "I was deeply moved by the idea that you don't have to find the meaning of life. This is a book I cherish." (Male, age 34)

The best treatment for chronic pain isn't found in a doctor's office or pharmacy--it's in the therapist's office. Written by a mental health professional and a physician with over fifty years combined experience, this skills manual will teach you how to treat pain without pills and with confidence, using cutting-edge assessments, insights and interventions. -Proven CBT applications to improve quality of life -Mindfulness tools designed to reduce pain -Non-opioid medical options and alternative therapies -Session-by-session treatment plan for individuals and groups -Unique worksheets, guides, exercises -Case examples