Collection: Self-Development

Infuse your world with color, personality, and pattern!

Join artist, author, and professional stylist Lori Wenger as she expertly guides readers through two creative approaches to fabric stamping: foam stamping and block printing. Covering everything from pattern transfer to paint application to best stamping practices, no detail is overlooked.

First, Lori teaches readers how to create modern stamps using affordable foam sheets. They'll love making the 10 contemporary foam projects that range from tea towels to place mats and more. In the second part of the book, Lori delves into the timeless technique of block printing. Readers will learn how to carve intricate designs into blocks and apply this traditional method to 5 stunning projects. Finally, at the end of the book, readers will get the chance to expand their skills through 4 bonus projects that take their creativity to the next level!

- Two Creative Techniques: Readers will master foam stamping and block printing, infusing their projects with a blend of modern and traditional artistry.
- 19 Captivating Projects: 19 projects span tea towels, pillowcases, home décor, tote bags, T-shirts, and beyond, inviting creativity into every corner of readers' lives.
- Comprehensive Instructions: Equipped with full-size pattern templates, materials lists, and detailed photography, this guide ensures seamless execution for every project.

It's time for readers to add their personal STAMP to clothing, home décor, and more with this approachable book!

Navigate the obstacles of contemporary life and find happiness by following in the footsteps of the classical tradition of Stoicism in this empowering and accessible book written by the founder of the popular The Everyday Stoic account.

William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms principles from ancient Stoic philosophy into a contemporary guide for overcoming the challenges of modern life and cultivating an unshakeable sense of inner calm, so that you too can live like a Stoic. Rediscover ancient wisdom and join the Stoic movement: From Marcus Aurelius to Seneca, the Stoics have a long and rich history. The Everyday Stoic draws on these timeless teachings and offers a chance to be part of a growing stoic community. Inside you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate Resilience: With practical tips and actionable advice, this is the perfect guide for anyone looking to gain resilience and overcome adversity, no matter what modern life throws their way.
• Follow Simple Rules for a Good Life: Explore key concepts such as confronting life's unpredictability and how thoughts create reality, which will empower you to not only be comfortable in the face of adversity but also to thrive.
• Boost Your Mental Health: Taking the lessons of Stoic Philosophy and applying them to your life can have positive effects on mental health, teaching you how to transform your mindset and shift how you perceive life's obstacles. Channel Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman thoughts and teachings in this accessible, life-transforming guide to making a better, calmer, and less stressed life.

Gudetama Cross-Stitch combines cross-stitching fun with 30 easy-to-follow patterns inspired by everyone's favorite lazy egg with the can't-be-bothered attitude.

Gudetama's name literally translates to "lazy egg," and it's how we all feel sometimes when it comes to, well, pretty much anything. But if you're the kind of person who doesn't have time for complicated crafts or dealing with other people, then this collection of 30 Gudetama-inspired designs are just for you.

First, you'll learn cross-stitching basics including tools and techniques and how to read a cross-stitch chart. Then you'll apply your new skills to a range of hilarious and lovable patterns organized into chapters like Lazy, Medium-Lazy, and Pay Attention--depending on how sluggish or motivated you're feeling. Finally, you'll be able to apply your masterpieces to projects like gift tags, greeting cards, and ornaments.

Whether you're an experienced cross-stitcher or new to the craft, you'll find a variety of poses and patterns in this book that are accessible and easy to learn. With a little patience and practice, anyone can bring these Gudetama-inspired masterpieces to life. And if not, just take a nap.

From Acadia to Zion, capture your national park adventures for posterity in this handsomely finished flexi-bound journal.

Carry this beautiful, compact journal with you as you take in breathtaking scenery and take on thrilling terrain. Featuring a soft, faux-leather cover and prompts throughout its pages, The National Parks Bucket List encourages you to detail every expedition, camping trip, hike route, and more. The journaling prompts for each park will inspire you to truly take in your time in nature and make note of the special memories you make, from your favorite trails to the most exciting flora and fauna you spot during your stay.

For each of the 63 parks, find helpful facts on the terrain, geography, both natural and cultural history, and wildlife, as well as exclusive Bucket List Traveler tips and tricks to make the most of your time in the park. There's something new to discover about each of these unique spots, including fun facts like:

• The first female park ranger worked at Yosemite National Park in 1918
• Mount Rainier National Park in Washington is one of the oldest national parks, actually created prior to the start of the National Park Service
• Lake Clark National Park in Alaska offers world-class opportunities to view brown bears
• Carlsbad Cavern National Park in New Mexico contains some of the largest caves in North America
• Nabesna Glacier, found in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska, is the longest valley glacier in the world

As you explore each park on your bucket list, you will be creating a keepsake that will allow you to share and relive your precious national park experiences again and again. The National Parks Bucket List is the perfect companion for your adventures.

Embark on an artistic journey of self-expression and discovery with Inky Meditations, a step-by-step guide to the transformative art of ink painting.

Learn the unique ink-on-water technique that allows you to make beautiful paintings with just sumi ink, a paintbrush, watercolor paper, and water. From plants and flowers to birds and beasts, you'll be successfully painting frame-worthy art in no time.

In 26 paintings, you'll explore the art of brushstrokes as you watch the ink gracefully dance across the water's surface. With every movement, intricate patterns emerge, each stroke capturing a moment of artistic expression. Inky Meditations encourages you to go beyond technique and delve into a state of mindfulness with grounding exercises and breathwork that allow you to focus on your surroundings, be in the moment, and reduce stress.

Witness the ink spread, blossom, and transform and embrace the notion that there's no right or wrong in this art; there's only the journey of playful practice and mindful exploration. The captivating forms that emerge are a testament to the beauty of embracing artistic intuition and going with the flow.

This technique is perfect for all levels, from beginner to advanced and requires no previous painting experience.

In this book you'll find:

• 26 step-by-step paintings, from leaves, flowers, and insects to birds, sea creatures, and more, including drawing templates.
• A grounding exercise and note on breathwork while painting to start each project.
• Detailed insights into brushstrokes, tips, and techniques, guiding you through the art of ink painting.
• QR codes to videos explaining the painting techniques and walking you through a number of paintings.
• Encouragement to embrace the practice of mindful intention and creative flow, creating organic and captivating compositions.
• Ideas for how to package and gift your finished paintings.

Unleash your creativity with this elegant and surprisingly easy technique. Reduce stress and create enchanting, mindful paintings with Inky Meditations.

Knitting without needles is crafty fun for the whole family! Bring the joy of finger knitting to your own home with this easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated guide.

Adapted from Finger Knitting Fun by award-winning DIY/lifestyles broadcaster, designer, and author Vickie Howell, Fun and Easy Finger Knitting for Beginners is the complete, family-friendly guide to this classic and enjoyable craft.

Simple, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos make it easy to learn the techniques and create a wide variety of stylish projects, including jewelry, wearable accessories, wall art, gifts, and room décor, using yarn and other materials such as leather lacing, ribbon, and paracord.

• Learn it! Learn the basics of finger knitting, including two- and three-finger techniques, methods for joining new colors and strands of yarn, fastening off, and finishing stitches.
• Wear it! Make and wear fun and easy necklaces, a wristband, a headband, and scarves.
• Use it. Love it! Create and display pillows, a basket, and a decorative wreath.

Projects are rated from levels one through three, so it's easy to find just the right fit. Tips and extra ideas are sure to spark creativity and promote success.

All you need to start exploring the creative possibilities is a ball of yarn!

Find Meggi the Monkey and her cuddly animal friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this playful book for little ones.

Meggi the Monkey loves to dance, jump, sing, and climb. She would love her friends to play, too. But where are they hiding?

Babies and toddlers look behind trees, flowers, rocks, and vines as they lift big flaps and play peekaboo with Meggi's cuddly friends. Dancing Giraffe, Jumping Frog, Singing Parrot, and Climbing Lion all pop up from the page. Finally, Meggi the Monkey hides from the other animals, and then pops up, swinging from some vines.

The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, lifting the flaps to find and name the cuddly animals, joining in with the dancing, jumping, singing, and climbing, and playing peekaboo!

Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Monkey will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Examining the cultural belief that our animal instincts are to be corrected or corralled, nature advocate and rewilding facilitator Vanessa Chakour explores our inner and outer landscapes through the lens of wild animals.

How can wolves, misunderstood in myths but vital to ecosystems, teach us to rewrite dangerous stories and respect nature's wisdom? How do the peaceful coexistence strategies of black bears offer insights into sharing resources? How can the engineering feats of beavers guide us in fostering regenerative building solutions and vibrant ecosystems? What can the loyal partnership of seahorses teach us about nurturing and love?

In Earthly Bodies, Vanessa draws parallels from struggles she has weathered in her own life to those endured by twenty-three wild animals--from wolves to sea lions--exploring our unease of feeling like prey; challenging the entrapment of our limiting beliefs; contextualizing the turmoil of fractured landscapes; and affirming our primal ache to belong.

Vanessa's pivotal encounters with creatures in sync with their primal rhythms and demands illustrate the necessity of relying on the intelligence of gut instinct; of the magnetic pull of attraction; of the body's mandate for restorative rest; and of the sacred bonds of love. We often cut ourselves off from identifying with wild animals--like wolves, foxes, bats and bears, and other animal relatives--out of fear, ignorance, disgust, or misunderstanding, yet our earthly human bodies can lead us in our pursuits of pleasure, love, wonder, healing, and connection.

With each section containing an aspect of injured animal's return home to their natural habitat, and--in our case--to an embodied, instinctual self, Earthly Bodies meditates on how this journey from enclosures, to rehabilitation, to soft release, and finally to homing raises questions about our humanity. In so learning, we understand how we might benefit from embracing our own animal nature to gain deeper self-actualization, find common ground with our fellow animals, and learn to thrive together.

"100 Jobs in Esports" is a career-readiness book that explores the many careers in the esports industry. From entry-level positions to experienced roles, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the jobs available in esports and provides guidance on how to prepare for them. Each job page includes details on the education and experience required, as well as the opportunities for advancement in the field. With this book as a guide, you can start planning your career path in esports and take the first steps towards a fulfilling and exciting career in this rapidly growing industry.

Stitch your way through the halls of Hogwarts with 25 unique cross-stitch patterns that bring the creatures, characters, and magical moments from the films to life, from the house crests to a Professor McGonagall-inspired bookmark. Learn how to cross-stich on clothes and 3-D décor and bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.

Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films.

STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor--so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.

PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow templates that lead to big results, these patterns will be a treat for beginners and expert crafters alike.

AN EXPANSIVE COLLECTION: With twenty-five stunning cross-stitch templates, this book is brimming with beautiful options all in one place.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED: For fans looking for the most accurate patterns, this book is a must-have addition to any crafty collection.

APPARATE YOURSELF BEHIND THE SCENES: This book is brimming with fascinating facts that provide a rare glimpse into the making of the films.

A TRUE CELEBRATION OF HOGWARTS: Begin your own magical journal through the school, stitching up some must-have wizarding supplies and following along with patterns that capture important locations, from the castle's iconic exterior to the door to the Chamber of Secrets.

"A holistic vision breathtaking in scope."--Frances Moore Lappé

Distilling a lifetime's insights on the triangle of healing emotional pain, social justice work, and spiritual growth, veteran activist and educator John Bell shares personal stories and reflective practices to help us on our path of personal and collective transformation

Unbroken Wholeness brings an integrated lens of social justice, trauma healing, and spiritual practice to the work we do in the world and the pressing concerns of our times.

Collectively, these writings help us access a view of the world as unbroken, even in the face of obvious suffering and disharmony. With searching questions and easy-to-follow practices, Unbroken Wholeness offers a way for activists to apply mindfulness and insight to bring about healing for seemingly intractable social divisions. "Skillfully handling our emotional pain about the world while cultivating a joyful and kind heart helps us navigate the troubled waters of our life," says John Bell. Continuing the peace work of his teacher, the Vietnamese social activist and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, John Bell brings forward the importance of cultivating a practical yet visionary, ennobling view of humankind when engaging in the "mud" of daily difficulties that gives rise to the lotus of an enlightened, compassionate heart.

How do you make a paper hat in hurry? What are the six main origami bases? Can you trisect an angle just by folding paper? What is the difference between origami and kirigami? In this dense little pocket book, top paper folder Tung Ken Lam tells the story of origami, from its historic origins to its use in mathematics, medicine and the kitchen. Whether you are trying to make a whale, a frog or a waterbomb, this is the essential pocket guide.

The Expanse is vast, and traversing the space between worlds in the solar system requires a ship. For a crew, a ship is freedom, home, safety, and a source of income, but also a source of responsibility and often debt. Out in space, other ships are potential targets, allies, or threats. The Ships of the Expanse offers details on many of the kinds of space ships characters in an Expanse game might encounter, or perhaps even own. From shuttles and racing pinnaces to lumbering ice-haulers and massive warships, the sourcebook describes them all. Ships of the Expanse also features information on space stations and new rules for maintenance and repair, buying and selling cargo, new stunts and hazards, and much more.

A beginner's roadmap to mindfulness made for the fast-paced real world.

Major changes are a part of life, yet dealing with them can be overwhelming. Mindfulness is a simple way to navigate the difficulties you face with more clarity and courage. Real-World Mindfulness for Beginners was written particularly for those who are new to mindfulness and are having trouble with the ups and downs of daily life. In Real-World Mindfulness for Beginners you'll find:

• Simple mindfulness techniques that take only minutes or seconds to work into your busy day
• Expert guidance from 10 of the most trusted mindfulness teachers in the country for dealing with anxiety and stress, anger and hurt, grief and loss, and more
• Chapters organized by common challenges to find and apply helpful mindfulness practices where you need them most

Edited by Brenda Salgado, mindfulness advocate and founder of The Nepantla Center for Healing and Renewal, this curated collection of mindfulness practices will help you unearth the inner strength to handle life's curve balls as they come, wherever you may be.