Collection: Adult

A vibrant celebration of Mexico's rich embroidery heritage, covering eight key traditional and modern styles with over 30 templates to trace off and use.

Part travelog, part artistic meditation and part practical guide, this stunning hardback book invites embroiderers of all levels to discover the living heritage of Mexican embroidery and make it their own.

Artist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers deep into the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes.

Discover:

• distinct regional styles including Tenango, Street, Mazahua, Thought, Mixe and Purépecha embroidery, each introduced through vibrant photography, storytelling and in-depth technique;
• experimental practices such as Lavín embroidery (using human hair) and Romero's own abstract, texture-based compositions;
• stitches, motifs and techniques including: Tenango foot, Xi (tree leaf), Zigzag, Eye, Leaves; fruit-based filler stitches like Open banana, Pineapple, Strawberry and Woven watermelon; Mixe stitches rooted in regional language and culture, and contemporary embellishment techniques: Cortès braid, Moss, Mexican coral stitch and Interlinked hearts;
• practical guidance on tools, materials, and transferring designs;
• 8 pages of full-size templates, ready to copy off and use.

Stitches are not merely technical tools - they carry symbolic, poetic meaning. Many are named in indigenous languages or with metaphorical phrases that reflect daily life, identity and ritual. Gimena encourages readers not only to replicate these stitches and embroideries, but also to reinterpret them in their own artistic voices.

Keep the stunning traditions of Mexican artistry alive in this evocative visual journey through the diverse embroidery traditions of Mexico, blending hands-on instruction with cultural reflection.

Photography by Pedro Aragón.

This is a translation of the Spanish title, Mexico, Embroidered, by popular Mexican embroidery artist Gimena Romero.

In this thrilling sequel to The Mask of Fear, set one year before season one of Andor, truth becomes a weapon of the Empire.

Over a decade into the Empire's reign, life under Imperial rule has become routine. The days of the Republic have long passed into memory--if they are remembered at all.

Within the Senate, Mon Mothma and Bail Organa face dwindling influence, for there is no difference between the will of the Emperor and the direction of his Empire. Bail increasingly shifts his focus to support clandestine resistance efforts, knowing a successful fight against the Empire will come from beyond the halls of power. Meanwhile, Mon Mothma sees one chance to take a stand when she makes a horrifying discovery about the lengths the regime will go to weaponize truth and loyalty. The Empire's newest target: the next generation raised under the Emperor's ever deepening shadow, including Mon and Bail's daughters.

Across the galaxy, disparate rebel factions are rendered outcasts, branded criminals, and pitted against each other. On Ghorman, an idealistic student group seeks to make meaningful change, unaware of the ISB agent who seeks to sabotage them from the inside. Leaders like Saw Gerrera and Anto Kreegyr squabble and bargain to survive one more day against the crush of Imperial might. Trust is rare and betrayal quick. A distracted, disorganized resistance is one that is easy to snuff out. There are few heroes . . . and no alliances.

When one of Gerrera's partisans is captured by the Empire, time is running out for senators, outcasts, spies, and all those that desire a better tomorrow. What the prisoner knows could help the Empire eradicate any whisper of resistance, end any rebellion before it can truly begin--and ensure that the Empire's truth is all the galaxy will ever know.

What if the very drive that built a person's business is the same force blocking God's abundance?After helping over 5,000 entrepreneurs create wealth, Taylor A. Welch made a shocking discovery: Successful Christians often struggle more with money anxiety than those who have less. Despite creating profitable businesses, they're trapped in endless cycles of hustle, worry, and the nagging feeling that it's never "enough."In Currency of Heaven, Taylor exposes the ancient spiritual trap ensnaring even faithful believers--the altar of self-reliance that masquerades as good stewardship but actually blocks God's provision. Through riveting biblical accounts of God's economic warfare and cutting-edge neuroscience insights, he reveals how the enemy weaponizes both poverty and prosperity to steal a believer's peace and derail their purpose.Discover Taylor's own transformation from financial anxiety to supernatural provision--like the time God multiplied his income while he worked less, or how obedience to seemingly illogical instructions opened floodgates of opportunity. Real clients share breakthrough stories of moving from scarcity-driven exhaustion to abundance that flows from alignment with heaven.Learn to recognize spiritual warfare in one's finances, break generational scarcity patterns, and activate the biblical principles that create sustainable prosperity. Imagine building wealth that energizes rather than exhausts--where one's business becomes God's instrument and one's success serves His kingdom purposes.Stop grinding for what God wants to give freely.

"Where is my spirit?"

Join Lumi on a magical journey of self-connection as she explores the wonders of her own spirit. Through conversations with the whispering wind, fluttering butterflies, and rustling leaves, Lumi uncovers the beauty and power within herself.

With lyrical prose and thought-provoking questions, Where Is My Spirit? encourages children to embrace their inner selves, build a core memory of their essence, grow their confidence, and celebrate their uniqueness. Perfect for sparking meaningful conversations between caregivers and children about self-discovery, self-worth, and the magic of being alive.

Embark on this heartwarming adventure with Lumi and help little loved ones around you connect with the special spirit that makes them, them!

The universe is dying. Invictus, an ancient light consuming being has finally broken free from Final Space. Stars are dying. Galaxies are gone. And standing in the middle of this cosmic disaster is a found family that refuses to quit: Gary Goodspeed, Quinn Ergon, Avocato, Little Cato, and the rest of Team Squad who somehow keep surviving the impossible.
This is the endgame. A last-chance mission to destroy Invictus and save the Universe. But every step forward takes a piece out of them. The choices get harder. The losses get heavier. Heroes who've carried the light for so long will discover what it really costs to stop the dark.
Explosive sci-fi action collides with heart-wrecking emotion in a story that has been building for over a decade. It's funny. It's wild. It's painful. It's hopeful. It's everything Final Space has ever been, turned up to eleven. This is where the saga ends.

Navigate reproductive health systems with confidence and get the care you've always deserved

We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare is Broken--And What You Can Do About It, by Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, OB/GYN PA-C, exposes the systemic failures plaguing reproductive healthcare and shows readers how to advocate for themselves with clarity and confidence. Vinckier, a nationally recognized OB/GYN Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical experience, reproductive health creator, and founder of Take Back Trust, takes on the root causes of medical dismissal, rushed and inadequate care, and the quiet traumas that leave millions of patients feeling invisible in exam rooms across America. Written through a nonpartisan lens, this book pulls back the curtain on what's broken in reproductive healthcare--and offers practical tools to speak up, be heard, and finally get the care you deserve.

Drawing on her extensive clinical background and advocacy work, Vinckier unpacks how flawed medical training, restrictive insurance policies, relentless time pressures, and systemic bias intersect to leave patients unheard and underserved. She examines everything from the routine downplaying of women's pain to the role social media has taken on as an unofficial medical resource, while centering the lived experiences of patients dismissed, delayed, or denied care--from Black maternal health inequities to overlooked menopause symptoms and years-long waits for an endometriosis diagnosis.

• Self-advocacy tools that work in the room: Practical scripts for pushing back when your pain is minimized, step-by-step prep for visits, and strategies for documenting encounters so you can be heard and taken seriously.
• Behind-the-scenes truth of the system: A clear look at how OB/GYN training, insurance rules, and time pressure actually shape the care you receive--and why so many providers end up overlooking conditions like endometriosis, menopause, and perinatal mental health.
• Validation with evidence: Blends clinical expertise with real patient stories to confirm what so many have felt--medical gaslighting, bias, and delayed diagnoses aren't "in your head," they're systemic patterns that can be named and challenged.
• Comprehensive navigation for every stage: From painful periods to fertility struggles, from respectful birth to menopause, the book offers strategies to find affirming providers, advocate for pain management, and build care that finally centers you.

This book serves women, queer people, and people with uteruses ages 18-60 who have felt dismissed, confused, or traumatized by reproductive healthcare--and are ready to demand better. It is equally essential for healthcare providers, advocates, and supporters who want to understand and address the systemic barriers shaping reproductive care.

Whether you are navigating painful periods brushed off as "normal," searching for answers after years without a diagnosis, struggling to find real menopause care, fighting for respectful reproductive healthcare, or simply trying to be heard in the exam room, We Deserve More provides the validation, strategy, and solidarity you need to transform your healthcare experience and finally be heard.

From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations--and how you can shape them to bring out your best.

In Angela Duckworth's first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed "grit." This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial.

Duckworth's in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm's reach, your peers and mentors, and even your zip code. Though you're often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first.

In Situated, you'll discover:
-Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another--and how you can harness that shift
-The secret to conquering temptation without willpower
-Why taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problem
-How the company you keep shapes the person you become
-The most effective ways to help others succeed

Highlighting four essential elements of successful situations, Duckworth shows how high performers like Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps, and Jerry Seinfeld create situations that make it easier to excel. And with disarming honesty, she shares her own struggles with burnout and marriage--and how learning to change her situation, not herself, made all the difference. Whatever it is you want to achieve, there's a situation that can make your journey easier.

It takes effort to make your situation your ally--but a little effort goes a long way...when you get situated.

A glorious new volume of Sartore's signature animal portraits, this time highlighting the fascinating shapes, patterns, and expressions of animals both familiar and little known.
Joel Sartore, on a mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, now delights us with more photographs, this time selected to represent the amazing diversity of the world's animals.
The book's four chapters -- Pattern, Shape, Extra, and Personality -- invite us to revel in these photographs, many cleverly paired into amusing and often surprising comparisons, like the catfish and the mouse with the same stripes down their backs, the tarantula and the poison dart frog both cobalt blue, or the tiny lizard and the weighty ox both sporting pointed horns.

• Each photograph gets its own page or two-page spread.
• Scientifically accurate captions highlight distinctive features.
• Throughout, Sartore recalls telling moments from his photographic adventures.

With all new image selections, this book expands the best-selling Photo Ark series, sure to be a hit with those who already treasure National Geographic Photo Ark, Birds of the Photo Ark, and Photo Ark Vanishing.
Animal lovers young and old will get lost in the pages of this book, delighted by the spectacular diversity among these creatures and the wit of the photographer chronicling them.

Transform your life with proven habits that exponentially grow and unleash the best version of you

In The Power of Positive Habits, 18x bestselling author and leadership coach Jon Gordon - who has spent over two decades transforming lives and teams through his work - delivers a game-changing collection of practical habits that demolish distractions, beat burnout, neutralize negativity and conquer complacency. Drawing on his own remarkable transformation and work with the top leaders, coaches and athletes in the world, Gordon shows you how to implement simple, concrete habits that exponentially elevate the way you think, feel, perform, live, lead and impact others.

Rather than simply explaining the science of habit, The Power of Positive Habits arms you with specific, battle-tested strategies and mindsets you can start using today. Gordon shares revolutionary new practices validated by research and readers who've experienced amazing results, giving you a practical toolkit that makes it easy to supercharge your life.

You'll find:

• The hands-on "Habit before the Habit" technique that removes resistance and creates unstoppable momentum
• The life-changing "Thank You Walk" that transforms stress and anxiety into peace and positive energy
• A "Success Journal" method that programs your mind for achievement and builds unshakeable confidence
• The "Talk to Yourself" strategy for winning the battle of your mind and silencing negative thoughts
• "Connect Before you Correct" to elevate your influence and impact
• How to "Master your Morning" to create an amazing and productive day
• A curated collection of mental, physical, leadership, communication, and relationship habits you can customize to take your life and impact to the next level

Perfect for leaders, professionals, and anyone ready to discover what they're truly capable of, The Power of Positive Habits shows you how to become someone who exponentially grows themselves and everything and everyone connected to you.

"Alex makes salads to REALLY get excited about! Cozy, comforting, and always seasonal, this book is a game changer!" - Amy Sheppard, author of Easy 10

Celebrate the seasons with flavorful, nourishing, French-inspired salads

At a time when we all know we need to eat more plants, what better way to incorporate a wide variety of wholefoods into your diet than with a thoughtfully composed salad?

Growing up just outside Paris with a French father and English mother, Alexandra Stacey became accustomed to a classically French tradition of eating beautifully dressed, seasonal salads on an almost daily basis all year round, and in her first book Salads for all Seasons she encourages you to do the same.

Divided into seasonal chapters and making the very most of the ingredients on offer, Alex demonstrates how through creating the right balance between texture, acidity, and flavor you can build vibrant bowls of goodness using a wide variety of fiber, protein, herbs, vegetables, vinaigrettes, and toppings.

From the Perfect Salade Verte to a Fig, Walnut, and Brie Salad and a Classic Celeriac Remoulade with Smoked Salmon, Chives, and Capers, Salads for all Seasons bursts with timeless inspiration for all year round.

You're tired. You've done everything right--and everyone else keeps getting chosen but you.

If you feel overlooked and don't know where to begin, Valuable & Visible gives you a clear, simple way to change that.

Vanessa Errecarte, award-winning UC Davis MBA instructor and creator of one of the nation's first MBA-level personal branding courses, teaches a different approach: A service-first personal brand, where your ideas make you memorable, your clarity builds credibility, and your ideas get you noticed and chosen before you ever have to chase them.

This is where most advice gets it wrong: The real problem isn't a lack of talent or ability, it's that you aren't memorable yet.

In today's AI-driven, digital world, where everything sounds polished and the same, distinction is what drives memorability. No algorithm hacking. No performance. No self-promotion required.

Everyone says personal branding is about you. Everyone is wrong.

The best brands don't talk about themselves.
They help people think more clearly.
They simplify problems.
They share what they know.

Valuable & Visible helps you do the same.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Turn your expertise into ideas people remember and repeat.
• Share your thinking in a way that builds trust and credibility.
• Create visibility by helping others, not performing for them.
• Become known for a clear point of view that opens real doors.
• Create a pull effect to gain opportunities, clients, business and organizational growth, and more.

This is a redefined personal branding method--one built on contribution, clarity, and original insight. Because when people trust you, they remember you, and when they remember you, they choose you.

Three rival mages race for power, vengeance, and the fate of Atherin in the epic second installment of the Silvercloak Saga, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates.

The stunning first edition hardcover features red sprayed edges, a designed case stamp, and full-color endpaper maps--while supplies last!

Revenge drove Saffron Killoran to go undercover in the Bloodmoon gang. But now, with any chance of retribution gone, she sees only one path forward: harnessing a long-dormant power to fix her ruinous mistakes.

Meanwhile, the new kingpin of the Bloodmoons has discovered Saffron's true identity as a Silvercloak--and her ultimate goal of bringing his empire down. As old wounds resurface and fresh enemies close in, he finds himself torn between the cause to which he has devoted his life and the fate of the traitorous mage he loves.

Hot on their heels is an ambitious rookie detective sent to stake out the Bloodmoons' growing rivals. She will stop at nothing to destroy both gangs--and anything or anyone who dares to stand in her way.

Caught in a cat-and-mouse game of trust and betrayal spanning continents, Saffron must choose where her loyalties lie--and determine if her quest to unmake time itself is worth becoming a villain to the whole world.

A brand-new series from the queen of culinary cozies. Full to the brim with crochet, crumpets, and crime!

The perfect ingredients for murder . . .

Annie Hart has transformed the yarn shop she inherited into a thriving business and tea shop. Now she needs to sell it so she can move back to LA. She just has to ensure that young Toby Swanson is kept on as the supplier of their famous scones.

Annie decides to secretly enter Toby in a new reality TV cooking show. But his application video takes a deadly twist when Annie and her business partner, Gray, discover a body on the beach while filming. Even worse, it looks like the young woman had been enjoying Toby's cherry scones and the shop's rose tea before her death.

With the help of her misfit group of local yarn artists, can Annie find a killer and save her reputation?

Readers who love super cozy culinary mysteries will eat up this new charming cozy mystery series.

Experience the dark side of the white picket fence in Holly Danvers' latest Little White Lies thriller. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley.

A neighborly smile hides a multitude of sins . . .

The residents of Bayshore Lane excel at three things: throwing unforgettable waterfront parties, spreading the juiciest gossip, and taking their darkest secrets straight to the grave.

Take Jenna, Gabrielle, and Dublin. Each harbor something they'd rather die than confess--a forbidden desire, a dangerous scheme, a hidden agenda. In their postcard-perfect neighborhood, these are truths that can never see the light.

But when whispering over cocktails turns sinister, long-buried secrets begin clawing their way to the surface. Jenna's perfect life starts to fracture, Dublin's world is reduced to ashes, and Gabrielle risks losing everything she loves.

Someone on Bayshore Lane knows more than they're saying. And one of them is determined to make this carefully curated circle pay for the sins they thought were long forgotten.

Lie in the Bay is a page-turning suspense thriller that digs deep into those little white lies that have the potential to turn deadly. It's Desperate Housewives meets Revenge and Little Fires Everywhere.

Discover the extraordinary in the everyday.

Five Greatest Moments invites you to pause, reflect, and uncover the powerful moments hiding in plain sight. Blending presence with gratitude, this simple yet transformative method helps you reconnect with what truly matters-one moment at a time. Whether you're navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply trying to stay grounded in a chaotic world, this gentle guide will meet you where you are and walk with you toward a more meaningful life.