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A Simple 3-Step Method to Lead - and Live - with Less Stress and More Joy

What if the secret to less stress is just three simple steps?

If you've ever woken up on a Monday already exhausted - or spent Sunday night bracing yourself for the week ahead - the problem isn't you. The problem is stress. And there's a surprisingly simple way to break free.

Stress is embedded in today's workplaces - disguised as drive, rewarded as resilience, and even praised as passion. But chronic stress isn't a strength; it drains leaders, divides teams, and damages entire organizations.

Cheers to Monday is the joyful rebellion against stress and burnout you've been waiting for. In this transformative book, Amy Leneker - a former C-suite executive and now a trusted leadership advisor to Fortune 100 companies and public sector organizations - reveals a liberating truth: stress isn't the price of success - it's the thief that steals it. And she proves it with sharp wit, refreshing honesty, and laugh-out-loud stories. You'll get the same coaching and science-backed strategies Amy shares in boardrooms, workshops, and conferences around the world.

Learn how to:

• See stress differently - and finally break the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-doubt
• Sort stress into five clear categories - so you know exactly what to do with each one
• Solve stress with a simple framework to reclaim your time, energy, and focus - at work and beyond
• Celebrate the shift - because reducing stress isn't just a wellness strategy, it's a joy strategy ...and much more.

Cheers to Monday isn't just a book - it's a movement to transform how you lead, live, and work. It's for every leader quietly falling apart, every team crushing goals while getting crushed in the process, and every human who's tired of pretending they're "fine." Whether you're just starting your career, climbing the corporate ladder, or reflecting on the legacy you'll leave behind, this book gives you three simple steps to finally break free from stress - and reclaim the life you were meant to live.

The trans handy ma'am is back ... and this time she's buying a house and taking her loyal audience along on the journey

Buying your first home can be an intimidating process filled with questions and uncertainties--how do you know you're working with a trustworthy lender? What are closing costs and how much should you budget for them? Can you actually afford to fix a fixer-upper?

In this successor to the #1 New York Times bestseller Safe and Sound, Mercury Stardust demystifies the path to homeownership and sets you up for homeowning success. Learn about the ups and downs of the house hunting process--from putting in an offer to going through inspections and closing--and then join Mercury as she tackles her first year with a fixer-upper that needs to be renovated and updated.

With DIY projects and guides for renovating and maintaining every part of your new house, as well as with tips for weather-proofing and maintaining outdoor spaces like a deck or garden, Lost and Found will empower you to create your dream home. Mercury reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly, including all the emotional highs and lows when things break, emergencies arise, and the unexpected inevitably happens.

Get ready to read and play with Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and all their friends! Press 10 buttons to hear each page read out loud. Simple sentences, large type, and expressive narration make it easy for beginning readers to follow along!

This exquisitely produced volume with a silk cover, colored edges, Swiss and Japanese tube binding, and ribbon ties explores Japan's most haunting monsters through the eyes of its greatest printmakers.

Japanese folklore teems with strange and spectral beings-- yōkai that slither from wells, creep through forests, or inhabit forgotten household objects. These creatures have long reflected deep cultural anxieties and obsessions. Their influence endures today, pulsing through manga, anime, and horror cinema like walking nightmares haunting our daily lives.

In follow up to his bestselling Yōkai Ghosts, Charlier examines these beings through their myths, habitats, and behaviors, uncovering the human fears and desires they embody. With the voice of a storyteller and the insight of a scholar, he traces how these spirits emerged from a world lit only by lanterns, when shadow and silence gave rise to the imagination's most haunting macabre inventions.

Organized thematically, the book's chapters focus on particular types of yōkai--animal spirits, haunted objects, female demons, and more--placing them in their cultural and historical context while revealing their continued relevance. More than a hundred woodblock prints by artists such as Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi, Kunisada, and Yoshimori bring these monsters vividly to life. Their dramatic and often humorous depictions helped shape how yōkai were seen and understood in the nineteenth century--and laid the foundation for visual traditions that continue today.

Beautifully produced with a special Japanese binding, colored edges and closing straps, this volume will appeal to readers fascinated by Japanese folklore, printmaking, horror, and the art of the uncanny.

In 1983, Japanese designer Issey Miyake told The New Yorker that he aspired "to forge ahead, to break the mold." With the boundary-defying fashion lines that followed, he not only broke molds, but recast clothing altogether. With a unique fusion of poetry and practicality, his creations blur the boundaries between tradition, modern technology, and everyday function.

This definitive history of Miyake's clothes from 1960 to 2022 offers expert insight into the designer's vision and daring. Initiated and conceived by Midori Kitamura, the book looks at the texture-driven originality of Miyake's materials and techniques from the very earliest days of his career, before he had even established the Miyake Design Studio. Drawing on nearly 50 years of collaborative work with Miyake, Kitamura creates an encyclopedic reference of his material and technical innovations through the clothes from his A Piece of Cloth concept, Body Series of the 1980s, Miyake Pleats series, and such practical, everyday designs as his Pleats Please pieces.

Stunning photographs capture his clothes in their particular quotidian originality. In her far-reaching essay, meanwhile, leading cultural figure Kazuko Koike offers both a complete chronology of Miyake's work and an unprecedented personal profile, looking at the ambition and inspirations that drove his repertoire from tender teenage years. A must-have for designers, students, and fashion devotees, this is a timeless tribute to one of the most innovative makers of our age.

Discover the transformative power of nature in interior design with Jenny Rose-Innes' The Nature of Decorating.

As an expert with years of experience in decorating, renovating, and building homes, Jenny is perfectly placed to share her unique insights on how to bring the outside in, creating spaces that enhance our connection to nature. This book is both inspirational and practical, featuring stunning images of Jenny's own home and garden, along with tips and advice from her extensive career.

Featuring the homes and gardens from designers Jenny admires, including Butter Wakefield, Cath Kidston and Sean Anthony Pritchard, there's a wealth of design styles and ideas to enjoy. Whether you're looking to add a touch of pattern and colour to your home or completely transform your living space, The Nature of Decorating is your ultimate guide to reconnecting with nature through interior design.

Level up your snack game with these quick and creative boxes.

Snackle boxes offer a handy way to organize and enjoy snacks on the go. Whether you're a busy parent, or someone looking for quick and tasty bites, Snackle Box Magic is your go-to resource for building delicious and adorable snack boxes.

With 35 thoughtfully designed themed snackle box ideas, you'll find playful and vibrant designs ranging from Brunch in a Box to Ghoulish Goodies. The easy-to-follow recipes use simple ingredients that make assembling a snackle box both fun and stress-free. Each box is accompanied by beautiful photography, providing you with inspiration and guidance to arrange your snacks to perfection.

Just a few of the fun themed boxes:

• Seventh Inning Snack Box
• Build a Bug Box
• Tea Party Treats Box
• Movie Night Munchies Box
• Taco Party Box

Whether you're preparing for a picnic, planning a road trip, or simply enjoying a snack at home, Snackle Box Magic is the perfect guide to making snack time more fun and flavorful. It's your ticket to packing beautiful, satisfying snack boxes that are both practical and enjoyable!

Curious Cats and Fantastical Felines gives an intriguing insight into the historical relationship between cats and humans by exploring the folklore, myths, and legends that relate to cats from around the globe.

For thousands of years, cats and humankind have been inextricably intertwined. From the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Bastet to the cat demon Yokai of Japan, people have been fascinated, enthralled, and horrified in equal measure by everything feline-related.

Throughout history, cats have been revered and reviled and everything in between.

Worshipped as divine, blamed for plague and pestilence, or labeled as the demonic companions of witches--whether fair or foul, no other animal has attracted such consistent attention, a fact strongly illustrated by the vast number of myths, legends, sayings, superstitions, and tales that exist regarding these enigmatic creatures.

Today, mankind is no less under the feline thrall, with cat memes, videos, and celebrity cat accounts numbering among the highest-ranking entertainment across the internet. Unknown to many, this cultural fascination has a deep and rich history than spans continents and millennia. Discover the roots of this age-old captivation with our feline counterparts and why they have been loved--or otherwise--by so many.

Step into the world of Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Life is Strange: Reunion in this official in-universe guide to Caledon University, packed with hidden secrets and in-world commentary from the characters, including Max Caulfield, Chloe Price, Safi, and Moses.

Welcome to Caledon University, a prestigious academic institution nestled in the town of Lakeport in upstate Vermont. Thinking of enrolling? Get on the freshman fast-track with this comprehensive look at the campus that shapes the world of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price in Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Life is Strange: Reunion.

But you won't just see life at Caledon through Max's camera lens or Chloe's band merch sketchbook

Explore detailed maps, staff profiles, and student societies, all while uncovering the true stories and hidden sides that make this university unforgettable. Scattered throughout the pages are handwritten notes, photos, doodles, and personal commentary from the students and staff themselves, including Max, Chloe, Safi, Moses, and more, giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at what it's really like to navigate the halls of Caledon... and uncover its secrets for yourself.

This illuminating study of Japan's storied tattoo tradition explores a visual language where meaning, mastery, and myth converge.

Japanese tattoos are among the world's most powerful forms of body art--visually bold, spiritually resonant, and deeply rooted in cultural tradition. In this richly illustrated and deeply informed study, author and journalist Manami Okazaki offers rare access to the country's tattoo masters, exploring their philosophies, apprenticeships, and creative processes.

Each design centers on mythological, religious, or folkloric figures that are embellished with seasonal motifs such as cherry blossoms, plus include dramatic backgrounds like waves that reflect balance, symbolism, and emotional depth. For many artists, the psychological and spiritual dimensions are as vital as the technique itself. Through interviews, new photography, and archival images, Okazaki traces the evolution of Japanese tattooing--from Edo-period society to contemporary underworld communities--while capturing its enduring connection to downtown Tokyo's fire brigades, festivals, and working-class pride.

In addition to its cultural insight, the book is a superb visual reference, featuring high-quality images ideal for tattoo artists and collectors seeking to study and emulate the Japanese style. Drawing on close relationships with multigenerational tattoo families, Okazaki offers an unprecedented portrait of a private, resilient art form-- perfect for anyone captivated by the aesthetic and symbolism of Japanese ink.

A CBC and Globe and Mail Spring Book Pick

In this debut novel, a young woman in the Rocky Mountains, separated from the ancestral rhythms of her home in Scotland, turns to ancient rituals to find solace and connection. With shades of Olga Tokarczuk, Ali Smith, and Rachel Cusk, Hovel is a book for those fascinated by female interiority.

Homesickness takes many forms. Alone in the mountains because of her husband's job, occupied by little more than online video captioning she calls "kitten work," our narrator becomes fascinated by the not-long-gone life of her Scottish ancestors, a time when the lamplighter took the night off for the full moon, girls bathed their faces in morning dew, and people sang to the seals.

Her husband, however, is unsure of the emotional efficacy of cooking by candlelight, peeing in the woods, and writing vexed letters to the mayor about the birds living in the doomed aspens behind their apartment building. Especially because the letters are being read, out loud, at the town meetings attended by unimpressed neighbours. But our narrator is bewitched by the liminality of memory.

In a novel of compelling poetic precision and depth, Ross captures the lengths we go to for connection when we're alone, following threads of personal history and fascination to conclusions one can only reach when there's too much time on one's hands and it's too cold to go outside.

The definitive biography of one of music history's most beloved, versatile, unforgettable icons--Roy Orbison, the singer-songwriter of legendary hits including "Only the Lonely," "Crying," and "Oh, Pretty Woman"--from his chart-topping highs and tragic lows to his momentous comeback.

He didn't look, move, or sound like his contemporaries, but Roy Orbison, king of the emotionally charged, slow-burning, drama-ballad, struck a worldwide chord. Now, from acclaimed music biographer Jeff Apter, comes the definitive biography of one of music history's most beloved, versatile, singer-songwriter legends.

Clad in black with dark shades, Roy Orbison had a mystique, style, and voice that were unmistakable and singularly different from his famous peers of the 1950s and '60s, like Johnny Cash, Elvis, or Jerry Lee Lewis. Roy hit notes that, in the words of Bruce Springsteen, sounded "like the world's going to end."

Born in Vernon, Texas, Roy was the son of a guitar-playing oil worker. Already a music fan by age 6, Roy went on to form a high school band. Honky-tonk gigs followed. Then a contract at Elvis Presley's label, Sun Records, where Roy found mentors and friends among the likes of Carl Perkins. Following a shift to Monument Records, he shared a bill with a group called the Beatles, who were huge fans of his.

After experimenting with different styles, Roy edged closer to a sound all his own. He found it with smash singles including "Only the Lonely," "Crying," and "Oh, Pretty Woman," songs heavy with pathos and remarkable vocals. It was gold. But what lay ahead was a professional downswing, and personal tragedy with the death of his wife and two sons. 20 lean years followed. Yet Roy Orbison was far from over.

Amid the rockabilly revival of the 1980s and the formation of the British-American supergroup the Traveling Wilburys--with, among others, Jeff Lynne, who would eventually produce Roy's posthumous albums--Roy's comeback was legendary. Asked how he'd like to be remembered, Roy said, "One day when they are mentioning people who had an impact, if they just mention me among the rest of the guys and gals, it would be great." He got his wish. Roy Orbison: King of Hearts seals it.

The remarkable story of the global movement championing the idea that evidence, not opinions, should guide our decisions

Today, more and more people around the globe are using scientific evidence to figure out what works--in health, government and business as well as conservation, schools and parenting. This wasn't always the case. This book tells the story of the evidence revolution--a worldwide movement that promotes evidence-based thinking--and shows how it can help us all, especially in an age of alternative facts.

For many years, most medical advice was based on doctors' opinions and conventional wisdom, not solid science. Helen Pearson describes how evidence-based medicine swept the world in the 1990s--becoming the predominant form of medicine practiced today--and how the idea that evidence should guide decisions is quietly transforming a host of other fields as well. Do police patrols reduce crime? Do performance appraisals boost job performance? Do welfare programs help the poor? Do smaller classes aid learning? Do smartphones harm teenagers? At a time when science is under attack and questionable claims run rampant, Pearson underscores the importance of evidence in all facets of our lives, empowering each of us to sift fact from falsehood and misinformation from the truth.

Essential reading for the rational-minded, Beyond Belief is an engaging portrait of the mavericks, visionaries and rebels who share the simple belief that decisions based on evidence make the world a better place.

For everyone who worries, or loves someone who worries, this charming story offers wisdom, comfort, and gentle humor. Perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened, Ruby Finds a Worry, and George and Martha.

Elba worries a lot. Sometimes her worries keep her up at night.

Norris knows that worry can come from telling yourself the wrong story.

Together, he and Elba tell a new story, one without any worry. But what will happen when their story launches them on an unforeseen adventure?

This gentle exploration of a universal feeling reveals that, while stories can take unexpected turns, we have the power to create our own happy endings, and good friends can help us stay grounded in whatever comes today.