Collection: Self-Development

In The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness, neuroscientist Antonio Damasio, director of UCLA's Brain and Creativity Institute, presents "the first truly compelling neurobiological account of the self...a remarkable work of intellectual daring" (Nature).

A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice

Widley praised for his innovative scientific thinking and elegant writing, Antonio Damasio, the international bestselling author of Descartes' Error achieves an understanding of consciousness by asking and answering profound questions: How is it we know what we know? How is it that our conscious and private minds have a sense of self?

In this groundbreaking book, Damasio -- a renowned and revered scientist and clinician who spent decades following amnesiacs down hospital corridors, waiting for comatose patients to awaken, and devising ingenious research using PET scans to piece together the great puzzle of consciousness -- explores the biological roots of sentient awareness and its role in survival.

Consciousness is the feeling of what happens-our mind noticing the body's reaction to the world and responding to that experience. Without our bodies there can be no consciousness, which is at heart a mechanism for survival that engages body, emotion, and mind in the glorious spiral of human life. Linking body and emotion in an arresting and original study of what it is to be human, The Feeling of What Happens "will change your experience of yourself" (The New York Times).

"Both Descartes Error and The Feeling of What Happens are essential reading. They are ground-breaking classics of psychology and neuroscience."--Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

DK brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing orchids successfully at home.

Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids contains everything you need to raise stunning, long-lasting blooms for your indoor space.

Learn how to grow and care for various orchids with tips on positioning, feeding, watering, and propagation. A handy troubleshooting guide shows you how to recognize ailing plants, revive neglected orchids, and spot common diseases. From hanging baskets and bark rafts to corsages and bridal bouquets, get inspired and create thriving collections of orchids for your home.

With passion on every page, you can enjoy the following:

-A practical guide to harvesting home-grown orchids.
-Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.
-Exploration of popular flowers as well as lesser-known options.

Let It Grow!

Whilst many people use their gardens to grow fruits, flowers, herbs, and more, the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career suggests a lot of today's green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for gardening.

We believe it's time to change that!

Whatever your horticultural hopes may be, author Insert Name Here brings you a growers guide that will shape your gardening journey like never before, full of top tips to help your garden thrive! An ideal gift for first-time gardeners, budding botanists, or the green-fingered lover in your life, make sure to get those gardening gloves on and join the journey today!

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

If you like Grow Orchids, why not try the other titles in our Grow series? Learn how to brighten your garden all year round with Grow Bulbs, enjoy a no-fuss guide to container gardening with Grow Containers or minimize garden waste with Grow Eco-Gardening.

Ready, set, let's grow!

Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, decision making, problem-solving, or need to think more creatively? If so, the easy-to-learn process of neurographic art can be relaxing, therapeutic, and transformational.

This branch of art therapy helps you access your unconscious mind. The results? You can gain new insights, lift mental limitations, and gain access to a calmer state.

In Your Step-by-Step Neurographic Art Therapy, you'll discover:

• A brief history and explanation of neurographic art, with details about its four basic components.
• Easy step-by-step instructions that can be used by anyone from age 8 to 108, with photos of each step on the back cover.
• 50 pages of original designs, providing you with the shapes - circles, squares, and triangles - that are the foundations of your neurographic art.
• Space on the back of each piece to date it and state your intention as you begin the work.
• Four lined pages at the end of the book, for additional notes and insights.

No art experience or special supplies are needed. Just get out your markers, colored pencils, pens, or crayons and enjoy this calming, meditative process while gaining greater awareness AND creating a unique work of art.

An Internationally Bestselling Orin Book

With the guidance of this bestselling classic, you can learn to grow through joy rather than through struggle and pain. See immediate results in your life when you learn to:

- Love and appreciate yourself
- Open to receive
- Experience more self-confidence and self-esteem
- Live in higher purpose
- Take a quantum leap in any area
- Change negatives into positives
- Gain clarity in your relationships
- Increase your sense of aliveness and well-being

This Living with Joy revised and updated 25th Anniversary Edition includes:

- New channeled information
- Over 300 new Joy Affirmations
- 18 new Daily Joy Practices for an uplifting day
- Stories from our readers

In the tradition of Jane Roberts, Esther Hicks, and Edgar Cayce, gifted channel Sanaya Roman presents Living with Joy, given to her by Orin, a timeless being of love and light. This wise and gentle spirit teacher offers a systematic course in spiritual growth.

The spiritual truths and transformative meditations and exercises in these pages have opened millions of people to their greater potential. Sanaya and Orin invite you to choose joy, release struggle, and open to the power of your innermost being.

Be inspired by 21 key writings on nonviolence and reconciliation by Vietnamese peace activist and refugee advocate Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh

"The essence of nonviolence is love," Thich Nhat Hanh says. "Out of love and the willingness to act selflessly, strategies, tactics, and techniques for a nonviolent struggle arise naturally." Collecting essays written by Thich Nhat Hanh at crucial moments of social transformation, Love in Action is an important resource for anyone engaged in social work, community organizing, political action, and cause-oriented movements.

Reflecting on the devastation of war, Thich Nhat Hanh makes the strong argument that ethics and altruistic love based on mindfulness and insight are the only truly sustainable bases for political action. Having played a central role in the Buddhist nonviolent movement for peace in Vietnam during the 1960s and serving as Chair of the Buddhist Peace delegation to the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, Thich Nhat Hanh speaks with the voice of experience: "There is no way to peace. Peace is the way."

Together with essays on the connections between outer engagement and the inner work for peace, this anthology also features poetry and the script of the hauntingly beautiful 1972 play, The Path of Return Continues the Journey. The play's characters are drawn from the author's own life, the young men and women of his School of Youth for Social Service--many of whom were killed for their social actions. "At 12:30 a.m. on July 5, 1967, in the village of Binh Phuoc, Gia Dinh Province, a group of strangers abducted five young men, brought them to the bank of the Saigon River, and shot them," reports Thich Nhat Hanh. "All five were volunteer workers in the School of Youth for Social Service, a nonviolent organization that sought only to heal the wounds of war and reconstruct the villages." An elegy and a prayer for peace, the script shows a less-known side of the young Thich Nhat Hanh: grieving, profoundly in touch with his sorrow and pain, and channeling his anguish into art, inspired by love.

Following the smash success of Sketchbook 6, Paragon Books is thrilled to present San Francisco-based artist and illustrator Felicia Chiao's Coloring Book One. This coloring book is the very first opportunity fans will have to test their coloring creativity on Felicia's sumptuous art, presented in crisp outline. Carefully curated by Felicia herself, Coloring Book One features 30 scenes that will guide you through her fantastical worlds and challenge your coloring skills with her signature toned fiber paper.

The only book you'll ever need to completely stop toxic lying habits with the people you care about.

Sometimes we lie to alter the outcome to the perception of something that we want control over. So in essence what we're really doing is manipulating others with our words to get what we want. White lies or little lies have little consequences in our relationships, but compulsive and pathological lying can lead to disastrous outcomes.

Pathological lying can be stopped very quickly with the right mindset and strategies to act on.

Sometimes we can start out lying about things that are no big deal but once they get bigger you start to identify with lying constantly and it can snowball out of control

Here's just a fraction of what you discover inside this book:

• A deep dive into the concept of lying
• Identifying a compulsive liar
• Step-by-step strategies on how to immediately stop lying so much
• The development of pathological lying
• The consequences of creating toxic habits
• Psychotherapy treatment
• The positive ripple effects on your life after improvement

Claire Ridgway, author of The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown and owner of The Anne Boleyn Files website, and artist Dmitry Yakhovsky have come together to create this beautiful colouring book which will be enjoyed by young and old alike.

The Life of Anne Boleyn Colouring Book tells Anne Boleyn's story through both text and drawings, from her family background, through her rise and fall at Henry VIII's court, to her execution in May 1536, and her legacy: Queen Elizabeth I. Learn all about Anne Boleyn while Dmitry's stunning illustrations and your colouring bring Anne, her story and other famous Tudor characters to life. This book is a fitting tribute to Queen Anne Boleyn.

Relax, unwind and express yourself with these 34 colouring pages. Each colouring is accompanied by a page of text giving an accurate account of Anne Boleyn's life.

Highlights include:

● Hever Castle
● Château Blois
● The Château Vert Pageant
● Anne Boleyn and Henry Percy
● Anne Boleyn's first motto
● Henry and Anne's marriage
● Anne Boleyn's Falcon Badge
● Henry VIII's jousting accident
● Anne is taken to the Tower
● Anne's execution
● Anne's resting place
+ MANY MORE!

Proven-effective, fast-acting techniques to rewire your brain and heal from the effects of trauma.

Do you struggle with the ongoing effects of trauma? If you have experienced a traumatic event, or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may believe that you're permanently damaged; that the anxiety, self-doubt, depression, and fear will never go away. The truth is that it's possible to rewire your brain, so you can free yourself from the past, find healing, and live for the future. This workbook will show you how.

In The EMDR Workbook for Trauma, you'll discover a complete program to help you get in touch with, understand, and heal from the beliefs, feelings, and bodily sensations connected to your trauma. You'll learn to work through past or current trauma using emotion regulation and grounding techniques, and identify the specific triggers, limiting self-beliefs, and symptoms standing in between you and lasting peace of mind. You'll also discover how to cultivate compassion for yourself when you're feeling stuck. Finally, you'll find tons of tips, tools, checklists, and worksheets to lead you step by step as you process, heal, and journey toward a life free from the effects of trauma.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is proven-effective, fast-acting treatment. Unlike other approaches for treating trauma, EMDR not only treats the symptoms, but helps you identify and resolve the underlying causes so you can safely process your traumatic memories. Using the EMDR techniques in this book--such as bilateral knee tapping and other variations of bilateral stimulation--you can actually train your brain to rewire itself and return to normal functioning, despite negative past experiences.

If you're ready to address your trauma with confidence, this workbook will gently lead you on the path to healing.

Laid out with an introduction all about unleasing the power within....Self discipline, the book goes into short obtainable steps in a day by day fashion to help you focus, commit and achieve in only 1 month!What is self-discipline? What does it mean to lack it? Why do you think you're not as disciplined as you would like? Is it becauseYou manage your time poorly?You lack organizational skills?You lack motivation?Procrastination is your greatest enemy?You're just too lazy?What many people don't realize is that all of these issues, which they see as causes of poor self-discipline, are actually symptoms. Are you confronting one or more of them?If you're contemplating purchasing the book, then you've decided it's time for a change of significant proportions, a change that might take only 30 days to implement, but that will last you for a lifetime. Your conviction is admirable, but to undergo such a change, you must first understand what self-discipline is and what it is not.Self-discipline is not: A personality trait that some people have and others don't.Using willpower to force yourself into action.On the contrary, self-discipline is: A skill that anyone can learn and train.becoming aware of your conscious or subconscious resistance to action and using different techniques to overcome, but not to crush that resistance.As you go through this life-changing 30 days challenge, remember that what you are doing is exercising your willpower muscle for the long run. Good luc

Discover your inner Jedi and learn the ways of the Force with this yearlong guided journal inspired by the Star Wars galaxy!

Embark on your own Jedi path, with this deluxe guided journal filled with the teachings and philosophy of the Jedi Order.

- BEGIN YOUR JEDI TRAINING: The Jedi Knights of the Star Wars saga are selfless peacekeepers who master the light side of the Force, defending the helpless and striving for justice all across the galaxy. With this guided journal, you can develop the key Jedi traits of peacefulness and selflessness.

- YEARLONG JOURNALING INSPIRED BY THE JEDI PATH: Through a combination of daily journaling, free-writing prompts, list-making, coloring meditations, and other activities, this journal will show you the ways of the Force.

- GREAT FOR ANY STAR WARS FAN: The perfect gift for any Star Wars fan, this journal will serve as a reminder that the Force is with you, always.

- FAN-FAVORITE STAR WARS BOOKS: Star Wars: Inner Jedi is the latest book in Insight Editions' fan favorite Star Wars lineup, which includes Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, and many more.

A portable treasury of gems from a lifetime of Wisdom.

To know Lama Yeshe was to know he loved chocolate; it was his favorite metaphor to describe the nature of our attachments.

This funny and trenchant little volume answers the question of how we can be happy even after the "chocolate" has run out. By cutting the cords of attachment, we discover the indestructible happiness that has always been--and always will be--available to us.

Capturing the remarkable personality of Lama Yeshe, who played an integral role in introducing Tibetan Buddhism to the western world, When the Chocolate Runs Out will delight both readers who knew Lama Yeshe for decades and those who have never encountered this timelessly inspiring teacher.

At once lighthearted and profound, this delightful book of wisdom is a perfect companion to How to Be Happy by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Construction comes alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10

Kids love construction! From bridges to buildings, this book is filled with incredible things that young engineers can design and build themselves. They'll learn how structures are built, what goes on at construction sites, and the ways simple materials like rocks and dirt helped create our modern world.

This book keeps kids on track with step-by-step instructions for building paper cup towers, railroads, and more. They'll find out about the infrastructure that makes up our neighborhoods while also discovering how science, technology, engineering, art, and math all play important parts in construction.

Go beyond other construction books for kids with:

• 25 inspiring activities--Introduce kids to real construction with projects they can build at home using easy-to-find materials and an adult assistant.
• Kid-friendly explanations--Expand the learning with simple explanations of how activities connect to STEAM concepts, as well as the hows and whys behind each project.
• Info at a glance--Pick the perfect project with handy labels that detail the difficulty of the build, the time needed, and all necessary materials.

Foster a lifelong love of building with this standout among kids' construction books.

This children's guide to fossil collecting includes an introduction to paleontology, an identification section, and "how to" instructions.

A "courageous, compassionate, and rigorous every-person's guide" (Christina Bethell, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) that shows the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) ​and diseases, and how to cope and heal from these emotional traumas.

Your biography becomes your biology. The emotional trauma we suffer as children not only shapes our emotional lives as adults, but it also affects our physical health, longevity, and overall well-being. Scientists now know on a bio-chemical level exactly how parents' chronic fights, divorce, death in the family, being bullied or hazed, and growing up with a hypercritical, alcoholic, or mentally ill parent can leave permanent, physical "fingerprints" on our brains.

When children encounter sudden or chronic adversity, stress hormones cause powerful changes in the body, altering the body's chemistry. The developing immune system and brain react to this chemical barrage by permanently resetting children's stress response to "high," which in turn can have a devastating impact on their mental and physical health as they grow up.

Donna Jackson Nakazawa shares stories from people who have recognized and overcome their adverse experiences, shows why some children are more immune to stress than others, and explains why women are at particular risk. "Groundbreaking" (Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance) in its research, inspiring in its clarity, Childhood Disrupted explains how you can reset your biology--and help your loved ones find ways to heal. "A truly important gift of understanding--illuminates the heartbreaking costs of childhood trauma and like good medicine offers the promising science of healing and prevention" (Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart).