Collection: Self-Development

How to work with a limited palette, with step-by-step demonstrations.

One of the world's best art teachers shows you how to give spontaneity and lightness to your work with a limited palette. Using only three colours (up to five at the very most), is the most effective way to give your art a fresh feel. With an array of paintings, techniques and step-by-step demonstrations, renowned artist Hazel Soan goes through a range of specific colour combinations that work.

Each chapter looks at a different combination, guided by a principal hue or pigment property. For landscapes she discusses cool blue and warm yellow, for gardens transparent reds and complimentary green, and for seascapes warm blue, cool yellow and granulation. The author explores the almost inexhaustible three-colour combinations but also discusses when four- or five-colour combinations would enhance or work more efficiently. This ensures your work is more cohesive, light and brings out the beauty of the watercolour medium.

This extensive guide is packed with demonstrations, work in progress and finished paintings - and every single painting will have the colours itemized, making this not only a great technique book but great resource for colour combinations. Ideal for all painters, new or experienced.

Featuring the works Japan's most celebrated neko-e artists, this gorgeous boxed set contains a volume of more than seventy exquisite accordion-fold prints and an accompanying booklet with explanatory texts.

For centuries, cats have played an essential role in Japanese culture and folklore. Long before Hello Kitty, they were fetishized and revered by every strata of Japanese society, especially by artists. This volume collects dozens of prints by the greatest masters of Japanese printmaking including Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, Utamaro, and Kunichika. It beautifully reflects the complex nature of the country's attachment to felines. Cats are depicted as playful and cuddly, menacing and predatory; they are imbued with erotic meaning; and regarded as symbols of wealth and taste. They can be seen as having human qualities, yet also take on monstrous forms. Each of these prints captures its subject's personality with meticulous detail, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns.
Included in this package is a booklet featuring an introduction to and brief texts about each of the works--making this the perfect gift for cat fanciers, Japanese culture enthusiasts and lovers of woodblock prints.

Wordsearches are hugely popular word-finding puzzles that are enjoyable and satisfying to solve, and give our brains a great workout. This beautifully designed book contains more than 130 puzzles on a fascinating range of topics for many hours of puzzling fun.

ABOUT THE SERIES Color Cloud Puzzles are beautifully designed puzzle collections with rounded corners and vibrant cover designs. Containing many of your favourite puzzle types, this series will sooth the soul and uplift your spirits!

Planting for Wildflowers is a practical, illustrated guide for people wanting to encourage more pollinators to their outdoor space. Packed with interesting facts, environmental and habitat information as well as easy to achieve planting ideas, this book is a celebration of native blooms to help rewild your outdoor space.

By gardening sustainably, you can make a considerable difference to local wildlife. Discover how to chose species and varieties that suit your growing conditions, no matter the size of your space. Planting Wildflowers is aimed at the keen amateur gardener and those hoping to take their knowledge and experience to the next level. Planting Wildflowers is part of a series of books aimed at encouraging wildlife into your garden. Other titles in the series are: Planting for Garden Birds, Planting for Butterflies, Planting for Wildlife, Planting for Honeybees.

Como expone Ryan Holiday en este revelador volumen, los obstáculos no son sólo instancias en el camino que debemos vencer: también pueden ser una fuente de inspiración y, aún más, una herramienta para convertir las crisis en oportunidades, y los reveses en escalones para el éxito.

Obstacles are not merely objects in our path that we need to overcome. They can also be a source of inspiration, or even a tool for turning crisis into opportunity and setbacks into steps to success.

Daily choices and decisions over time determine whether we attain the happiness and success for which we all desperately yearn, or whether we encounter the bumps and bruises in life. Bumps and Bruises is a book of principles formulated over twenty-eight years of observation, experience, and counsel with thousands of individuals coping with disappointments, failed expectations, strained relationships, and broken dreams. From the vantage point of a physician, Dr. Hoer approaches the challenges we face in life much like treating a sickness. We first have to make the correct diagnosis, to understand the origin of our discomfort. We then make the best treatment plan, a plan of action to get better, and learn habits and practices to prevent the ill health that plagues us all. Bumps and Bruises is a refreshing new look at life based on multiple sources of wisdom and inspiration to guide us through these unprecedented, troubled times in which we live.

From couples therapist Dené Logan comes a new perspective on understanding our inner masculine and feminine energetics as the key to experiencing fulfillment in our partnerships.

Does something feel off about your intimate relationships? If you haven't been able to pin down exactly what, you aren't alone. While attempting to connect the dots of her own experience to the patterns she observes within the relationships of her clients, couples therapist Dené Logan came to a vital understanding in the search for relational fulfilment: the answer often lies in the inherent interplay of the masculine and feminine energy that everyone possesses.

Both masculine and feminine polarities are present in every person and relationship. When we're out of touch with the energetics within ourselves and those around us, it can create an internal struggle and sense of disharmony in our partnerships. "Understanding these dynamics is the key to ending the unspoken war of the sexes that plays out far too often in our relationships," Logan says. Thankfully, we have the power to work with these polarities, first within ourselves, and then within our relationships.

In Sovereign Love, Logan helps us understand how to integrate masculine and feminine energetics so we can move away from the codependent, transactional views of what relationships "should" be, toward an interdependent, mutually balanced state where both partners are present, self-aware, and strong in Self. Here you'll discover:
- What energetics you've been operating from and why
- The polarities that are being created in your partnerships
- How to take personal responsibility for shifting your own energy to a more integrated place

Logan shares revelations and techniques to support you in experiencing the wholehearted, satiating kind of love that is rooted in self-awareness and interdependence. "By unpacking the historical, cultural, and highly individual reasons why we love the way we do," she explains, "we can understand our motivations and consciously choose to love in a way that serves our growth, our values, and our personal sovereignty."

Gift middle school graduates with an informative and humorous guide to high school, featuring life-changing tips combined with funny full-color illustrations in this faux children's book for soon-to-be freshmen.

Congratulations, you're officially off to high school! For a soon-to-be freshmen, life comes at you fast, and the move from middle school to high school is one of the most exciting, difficult, and, at times, overwhelming transitions you'll ever go through. Goodnight Homeroom contains funny rhyming poems covering the ups and downs of high school along with advice on how to enjoy your time and overcome challenges during the next four years, including:

Saying goodbye to your middle school besties Navigating the first days of freshman year Carving out your own studying strategies Making new, lifelong friends Trying out clubs, sports, and important extracurriculars Preparing for tough tests (and the SAT/ACT) Getting ready for college applications And so much more!

From the authors and illustrator of the beloved book Goodnight Dorm Room: All the Advice I Wish I Got Before Going to College.

From the creators of Highlights, the #1 most-read children's magazine in the country, and of the best-selling book The Highlights Book of Things to Do comes the ultimate collection of over 200 screen-free activities for kids ages 3-6. Kids and their grown-ups can use everyday household items to make lasting memories while they beat boredom, get the wiggles out, read, wind down, and more.

Developed by early childhood experts, this book includes fan-favorite screen-free games, crafts, recipes, puzzles, stories, songs, and more inspired by the hugely popular High Five magazine, which reaches over 800,000 households. Kids and their grown-ups will experience fun adventures with activities like Spy Escape, Tape Games, Can You Make It Tall?, How Do Vegetables Grow?, and Animal Boogie.

FUN IDEAS FROM A BELOVED BRAND Highlights is the most-read children's magazine in the U.S., and the brand has over 80% recognition. Parents and teachers trust the quality and expertise of products from Highlights.
ACTIVITIES FOR EVERY MOMENT Whether looking for a boredom buster, a trick to get the wiggles out, or something to calm kids for a nap, grown-ups can find the perfect screen-free activity for different moments throughout a child's day.
HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER With 288 pages of screen-free activities divided into 12 handy chapters, this book offers hours of low-mess entertainment. Kids will be begging to do the activities over and over again. Grown-ups will love the inviting questions designed to spur thinking and conversation. Everyone will cherish creating core memories of time spent together.
MESS ALERT! This book is super easy for grown-ups to use with kids, and it even includes a helpful "Mess Alert" callout that gives parents a helpful heads-up for projects that might require some cleanup.
QUIET TIME ACTIVITIES: In addition to chapters devoted to movement, song, and humor, there are also chapters that acknowledge the importance of downtime for young kids. Puzzles, stories, and other quiet-time activities that don't require writing give kids opportunities to wind down.

El entusiasmo saco a Frank Bettger de las filas del fracaso y le ayudo a transformarse en uno de los vendedores mejor pagados de toda la nación. Vi a Frank Bettger pronunciar sus primeras charlas titubeantes delante de un público, y le he visto causar la delicia e inspirar a grandes auditorios en todo el amplio cambio que va desde Portlhand Oregon, hasta Miami, florida. Luego de ver el sorprendente efecto que causa en la gente, le apremie para que escribiese un libro, relatando sus experiencias, sus técnicas y su filosofía en las ventas, exactamente igual que se las refirió a miles de personas a través de todo el país, desde su tribuna de conferencista. He aquí pues, al libro mas sugerente y mejor auxiliar para vender, que he leído jamás, un libro que prestara más ayuda a los vendedores, independientemente de que vendan seguros, o zapatos, o barcos o cera, y que seguirá prestándosela mucho tiempo después que Frank Bettger haya abandonado este mundo. He leído todas sus páginas. Puedo recomendarlo con entusiasmo. Así como hay quien camina un kilometro para conseguir un cigarrillo, así, cuando empecé a vender, habría ido gustoso a pie desde chicago a nueva york para adquirir un ejemplar de este libro, si entonces hubiera podido conseguirse.

DALE CARNEGIE

El secreto más importante del vendedor, consiste en averiguar lo que la otra persona desea, y entonces ayudarla a encontrar el mejor medio de conseguirlo. Solamente existe un medio en este mundo para conseguir que la gente lo haga todo. Se han detenido a pensar en ello? Si, un medio tan solo. Y consiste en lograr que la otra persona quiera hacerlo. Recuérdenlo, no hay otro medio. Cuando a un hombre se le muestra lo que el desea, removera cielo y tierra para conseguirlo.

We're all overwhelmed at times. Between a career, personal life, and family, finding time for yourself can seem impossible, with an infinite to-do list. Shonda Moralis has been there--and developed a solution. Here are over fifty five-minute "mindful breaks" that help you find energy at any moment: while getting dressed, commuting, or drinking coffee.

• Breathe mindful breaks promote calm and awareness.
• Becoming mindful breaks prevent limiting beliefs and boost your confidence.
• Balance mindful breaks help you craft the life you want.

Don't Forget to Breathe allows you to take time for yourself while doing everything else.

Publisher's note: Don't Forget to Breathe is an updated and revised edition of Breathe, Empower, Achieve.

Pause, find connection, and choose peace rather than harm when you feel overwhelmed in the crashing ocean of life.

You are the calm of the ocean, not the pounding wave. The tumultuous, confusing, and unbearable feelings that arise in life will never overtake your true essence and the peace you can find below the surface.

Written as a love letter to those in pain, Wait encourages us to seek out a path to peace and freedom from suffering. Cuong Lu, a long-time disciple of Thich Nhat Hanh, personally witnessed a shooting while fleeing Vietnam in 1975. The memory of this trauma prompted him to dedicate his life to sharing the wisdom of deep listening, finding understanding, and in his words, "defusing the bombs in our hearts." We have waited long enough for the violence to stop. Now is the time to help turn the tide, interrupt the cycle of violence, and create a world where love and understanding thrive.

The world's oceans are home to many different species and plants, from tiny organisms like plankton to the world's largest animal, the blue whale. Deep down in the seas' depth, you will even find some monstrous-looking creatures that seem to have come straight out of a fairy tale. Did you know, for example, that male anglerfish feed on the female's blood? And is it true that the giant clam can trap a diver's leg? Or have you ever heard of fish that hitch a ride on sharks?

Mental health is important for everyone, but the truth is, sometimes it's hard to talk about it or admit you're having problems. You're afraid of being judged or worried no one will understand. And if you're like a lot of people, you put on a happy face and try to act like everything is OK, even when it isn't. It's OK not to be OK. School, family, relationships and lack of sleep take a toll on mental health. Many people are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, eating disorders or other serious problems. You may not always know how to deal, who to tell or what you should do. You're not alone. Behind Happy Faces takes on the most common emotional concerns expressed by millions of young adults. You will learn:

• A vast overview of mental health challenges
• The reasons people hide their emotions and how to break them down
• How people of different genders, races, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation are impacted by mental health
• Steps you can take for yourself if you are experiencing a menta health disorder
• What you can do if a friend or family member is suffering
• How mental health issues impact relationships and what you can do to build healthy relationships
• Ways to get involved and discourage negative stereotypes

Ross Szabo and other people who have been impacted by mental health issues will inspire you with their stories of dealing with mental health disorders and facing challenges like breakups, divorced parents, losing a loved one or just figuring out how to express feelings. They learned how to take charge of their mental health and they share practical ways for you to do the same.

Our hope is that this book will give you the courage to address the issues that have kept you from living the life you want, the courage to stop pretending that everything is OK (even when it's not) and more importantly, to stop hiding your true emotions...behind a happy face.

Are you looking for a way to ease your anxiety and promote mental wellness? "Anxiety Relief Word Search For Adults" is the perfect book for you!. This book of full of Positive Vibe Words.

This book features a collection of 2000 word search puzzles that are designed to help you relax, reduce stress, and find relief from anxiety. Each puzzle has a theme that promotes positive thinking and mindfulness, including themes like gratitude, affirmations, and self-care. In addition to providing anxiety relief, this book can also help improve your cognitive function and memory retention. Book is full of Uplifting, Motivational, Positive and Good Vibe words.

Our word search puzzles are not just ordinary puzzles, they're mindful activities that are infused with good vibes and inspirational messages to uplift your mood. By solving these puzzles, you can shift your focus away from your worries and practice mindfulness, which can help you achieve a sense of calm and inner peace. Each puzzle is crafted with a specific theme and great quote to make it more enjoyable and relaxed. So be ready for 110 quotes and 100 inspirational titles.

What's in the book:

• 100 Word Finding Games: 2000 words based on different topics and themes
• 110 Positive Quotes: Each puzzle has a motivational quote
• 100 Inspiring Titles: Each puzzle has a great title to enlighten your mood
• 8.5 * 11 book size



This book is suitable for adults of all ages, and it's perfect for seniors who want to keep their minds sharp and active. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go, you can take this book with you and use it to calm your mind whenever you need it.

So, if you're looking for a fun and effective way to relieve anxiety, get your copy of "Anxiety Relief Word Search For Adults" today and start your journey towards a calmer and more mindful life!

BIDARI is 365 pages of daily exercises and inspiring quotes. With this journal you practice to be in the moment and begin each day with an intention. You are guided to be a better listener and reframe your inner and outer worlds.

- 365 days

- 365 practices

- 365 new feelings

- 365 steps towards "Bidari-Awakening"

Through the discipline of writing, you will learn to release emotions that don't serve you anymore and Bidari helps you gain more awareness at a deeper level.

Through Bidari we practice: gratitude, awareness, mindfulness, meditation, healing and heartfulness.

This Journal is in Farsi.

وقتی توی مغزمون پر از همهمه و شلوغی کارهای روزمره]ست، وقتی بار زندگی روی شونه]هامون فشار می]آره و باعث می]شه هزارویک فکرباربط و بی]ربط داشته باشیم، وقتی دیگه کاسۀ صبر و طاقتمون داره لبریز می]شه یا حتی وقتی کسی نیست که چهارکلام باهاش درددلکنیم تکلیفمون چیه؟ باید به کجا پناه ببریم؟

نوشتن از اتفاقات روزمره، احساسات، خشم]ها، ناراحتی]ها، دل]خوشی]ها، آرزوها و... همیشه راهگشاست. صفحۀ سفید کاغذ با آغوشباز ما و حرف]هامون رو در آغوش می]کشه و اصلاً وابداً قضاوتمون نمی]کنه. برای همینه که بی هیچ ترسی می]شه نوشت. این روزنگاربرای نوشتنه، برای بیرون ریختن چیزهایی که توی مغزمون تلنبار کردیم و برای شکل دادن به عادت]های کوچکی که مقدمۀ تغییرات بزرگهستن. روز به روز و صفحه به صفحه فرصتی برای خلوت کردن با خودمون پیدا می]کنیم، 365 روز، 365 کار کوچک، 365 حس]وحالتازه و 365 تمرین برای بیداري.