Collection: Self-Development

From the stillness of the Himalayan peaks, Yogiraj brings to the thirsty and distressed, a message of healing and peace. Follow the footsteps of a Yogi and experience through his words, as he walks his talk in the jungles, temples, ashrams and hidden [to the uninitiated] places of India. Enrich your life with the secret oral traditions revealed for the first time - mysteries of life, immortality, and Self-Realization. Not since the "Autobiography of a Yogi," written over 60 years ago, has a Master brought the message of Mahavatar Babaji to the world for a new millenium. The author details his remarkable experiences with Babaji, insights on Kriya Yoga, healing, the spiritual hierarchy, supra-conscious states of yoga, meetings with great beings, and his mission. The 3rd edition softcover.

Escrita por Jon Gordon autor de bestsellers internacionales, y del prometedor Damon West, El grano de café nos ofrece una fábula ilustrada que enseña al lector cómo transformar su entorno, superar los desafíos y crear cambios positivos. De lectura fácil y agradable, El grano de café ha sido intencionadamente escrito y diseñado para que lectores de todas las edades se puedan beneficiar de esta lección transformadora. Es un libro que cuando lo lees y compartes su mensaje tiene el poder de cambiar tu vida y el mundo que te rodea. Solo tienes que decidir si eres una zanahoria, un huevo o un grano de café. /// From bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Damon West comes The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. The Coffee Bean is an inspiring tale that follows Abe, a young man filled with stress and fear as he faces challenges and pressure at school and home. One day after class, his teacher shares with him the life-changing lesson of the coffee bean, and this powerful message changes the way he thinks, acts, and sees the world. Abe discovers that instead of letting his environment change him for the worse, he can transform any environment he is in for the better. Equipped with this transformational truth, Abe embarks on an inspirational journey to live his life like the coffee bean. Wherever his life takes him, from school, to the military, to the business world, Abe demonstrates how this simple lesson can unleash the unstoppable power within you. A delightful, quick read, The Coffee Bean is purposely written and designed for readers of all ages so that everyone can benefit from this transformational lesson. This is a book and message that, when read and shared, has the power to change your life and the world around you. You just have to decide: are you a carrot, egg, or coffee bean?

Over 135 flaps to uncover fascinating facts such as what karaoke means in Japanese, how the Mona Lisa got her name and how many people are descended from Genghis Khan. Divided into subjects such as Living Things, Science Lab, Treasure Trove, and When Did It Happen? with topics including the periodic table, the formation of the Earth, saltwater crocodiles, the great pyramid of Giza and lots more. Ideal for improving general knowledge and guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours.

A guide to capturing the beauty of birds using modern, expressive watercolour painting techniques.

Painting watercolours in a loose style is a technique admired by many artists, yet there are a range of skills to master in order to achieve a sense of freedom and lightness of touch. Birds present us with a vibrant array of colours and textures - from the iridescent plumage of the hummingbird to the zingy turquoise blue of the kingfisher - and with such varied and lively characters they are a wonderful subject to paint.

Supported by instructional photos throughout, experienced artist Sarah encourages you to let go of the detail whilst providing you with all the techniques required to paint beautiful and characterful portraits of birds with colour and verve.

- 10 step-by-step projects accessible to complete beginners and more experienced artists alike. Learn the importance of shape and tone in depicting form.
- Discover how watercolour works through experimentation and play with different tools and techniques.
- Explore various colour palettes, composition techniques and background basics.
- Develop your approach to key features such as feathers, feet, wingspans and faces and other tricky areas such as creating texture, adding shadows and achieving translucency.

From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flower. Includes step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitely executed passion flower to the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy. This book teaches the essential skills of creating realistic structure and form by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage.

Tomé la decisión de no convertir mi dolor en sufrimiento, sino en aprendizaje y gratitud.

La pérdida de un ser querido representa una de las cosas más difíciles de enfrentar, y es algo que, tarde o temprano, nos toca vivir. Gaby Vargas ofrece en este libro luminoso y propositivo una serie de reflexiones profundas a partir de la pérdida de Pablo, el amor de su vida; entrelaza su proceso de duelo con su historia de amor, y rescata enseñanzas y lecciones de vida para entender la enfermedad, aceptar el desenlace y, poco a poco, volver a llenar tus días de luz.

Exhala es un testimonio inolvidable que apuesta por una nueva vida donde se retoma la contemplación de la naturaleza con renovado asombro, la posibilidad de reconstruirse para aceptar la promesa de otros viajes a lugares donde florezca la alegría o las travesías espirituales. Estas páginas son una invitación a permitir la ayuda de quienes nos aman, a convertir el duelo en un ritual de recuerdos hermosos, a desintoxicarnos, renacer, vibrar con la música; correr por el campo, gozar el milagro de estar en el agua y volar con la imaginación, volver a creer, danzar, sonreír... exhalar!

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

I chose not to turn my pain into suffering, but into learning and gratitude.

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things to cope with, and it is something that, sooner or later, we all must experience. In this luminous and purposeful book, Gaby Vargas brings us a series of deep reflections following the loss of Pablo, the love of her life. She intertwines her grieving process with her love story, and gathers life lessons and teachings to understand disease, accept the outcome, and little by little, rekindle her days with light.

Exhale is an unforgettable testimony, keen on a new life in which to resume the contemplation of nature with renewed amazement, the possibility of rebuilding yourself in order to accept promised paths to other places where joy can flourish and spiritual journeys begin. These pages are an invitation to welcome the help of those that love us, to turn mourning into a ritual of beautiful remembrance, to detox, to be reborn, to vibrate with music; to run through fields, enjoy the miracle of being in the water, and fly away with our imagination; to grow once again, to dance, to smile... to exhale!

Enter an exotic world of creative self-expression with this quirky coloring book!

All your worries will fade away with this relaxing Sugar Skulls Coloring Book. This book is perfect for men, women and teens of all ages who want to calm their nerves and reduce their stress.

Color all the intricate patterns and jump into the wilderness with them. Indulge into unlimited activities to relax and reduce stress. Let go of your imagination and create a delightful world of sugar skulls full of colors.

Why you will love this book:

- Relaxing coloring pages: Every page will help you to relax and enjoy so that all your responsibilities and stresses will fade away.

- Beautiful illustrations: We've included 50+ images for you to express your creativity and make masterpieces.

- Great for kids and adults of all ages: You can color in every page and color as much as you want. There is no wrong way to color.

- Large coloring book: This book has large 8.5x11 size so that you can fully be open and expressive without getting bound in less space.

- Makes a wonderful gift: Know someone who should reduce his stress? Make them smile by getting them this book as a wonderful birthday gift or just simply to make them happy.

We hope you conquer all achievements and happiness in life!

Show them the power of looking on the bright side--an introduction to gratitude for kids 5 to 7

Learning to appreciate the good things, both big and little, is an important step in growing up--and it's never too early to help little ones build those skills. This beautifully illustrated storybook teaches young kids how to practice gratitude and keep a positive mindset through simple, real-life scenarios that are easy for them to understand. It's written with clear language for adults to read aloud, and features discussion questions and activities that encourage kids to talk about what they learned and use it every day.

Go beyond other gratitude books for kids with:

• Gratitude heroes--Little superheroes Grace and Guillermo model easy, age-appropriate ways for kids to be more grateful every day.
• Ways to set a good example--Kids will learn how to express thanks, how being kind can make them happier, and how to inspire others to feel grateful, too.
• A lifetime of good feelings--These tips, reflections, and games will help kids develop healthy skills that they'll use for the rest of their lives.

Teach kids to feel good about the world around them with a fun and friendly book about the importance of gratitude.

Creativity is crucial to business success. But too often, even the most innovative organization quickly becomes a "giant hairball"--a tangled, impenetrable mass of rules, traditions, and systems, all based on what worked in the past--that exercises an inexorable pull into mediocrity. Gordon McKenzie worked at Hallmark Cards for thirty years, many of which he spent inspiring his colleagues to slip the bonds of Corporate Normalcy and rise to orbit--to a mode of dreaming, daring and doing above and beyond the rubber-stamp confines of the administrative mind-set. In his deeply funny book, exuberantly illustrated in full color, he shares the story of his own professional evolution, together with lessons on awakening and fostering creative genius.

Originally self-published and already a business "cult classic", this personally empowering and entertaining look at the intersection between human creativity and the bottom line is now widely available to bookstores. It will be a must-read for any manager looking for new ways to invigorate employees, and any professional who wants to achieve his or her best, most self-expressive, most creative and fulfilling work.

The Karpman Drama Triangle Explained is a clear, simple guide to this powerful psychological model created by Dr Stephen Karpman, MD. The model is used widely in Coaching, Management, Therapy - and in everyday life, by thoughtful people who want to live better.

The model shows how we can find ourselves acting out the roles of Rescuer, Persecutor or Victim, and can not only act out these roles but trap other people into acting them out, too. We can also have this done to us.

The book describes the roles, and discusses how they are learnt in childhood. It goes on to discuss how people intensify the dramas (and rope in others) by switching roles. Finally, it discusses how we can spot these patterns of thought and behaviour in ourselves - and in the behaviour of others - and do something positive about it.

A look at how relationships can drive successful negotiation, from an award-winning faculty member at the Wharton School of Business.

Contrary to conventional wisdom about what makes a good negotiator - namely, being aggressive and unemotional - in Bring Yourself, Taheripour offers a radically different perspective. In her own life, and in her nearly 20 years of experience teaching negotiation, she's found that the best negotiators are empathetic, curious, and present. The essence of bargaining isn't the transaction, but the conversation and human connection. It is when we bring our whole, authentic selves to the table that we can advocate for ourselves fearlessly and find creative solutions that benefit everyone.

Taheripour has seen the power of this mindset shift firsthand. In her consulting, her classes at Wharton, and in her work teaching negotiation for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, her students and clients experience personal breakthroughs as they face the fears and false narratives that held them back. Bring Yourself explains how our pressure points, personal experience, and even our cultural expectations can become roadblocks to finding common ground, and it offers essential strategies to move beyond them and open our minds. Taheripour argues that regardless of our own perceived ability to negotiate, we must have the courage to engage because bargaining plays a crucial role in every aspect of our lives. We negotiate boundaries with our parents and partners, bedtimes with our kids, and even with ourselves every time we make a pros and cons list to weigh a major decision. Negotiation is how we problem solve and how we find our voice.

With eye-opening and empowering stories throughout, Bring Yourself helps readers gain the confidence they need to achieve their goals in work and in life. Timely and provocative, this paradigm-shifting book can transform our world and the way we work together.

How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our twenty- and even thirty-somethings who can't seem to grow up? How can we help our depressed, dependent, or addicted adult children, the ones who can't get their lives started, who are just marking time or even doing it? What's the right strategy when our smart, capable "adultolescents" won't leave home or come boomeranging back? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and especially, disappointed?In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns, including our silence and self-imposed sense of isolation, when our grown kids have failed to thrive. She listens to a generation that "did everything right" and expected its children to grow into happy, healthy, successful adults. But they haven't, at least, not yet--and meanwhile, we're letting their problems threaten our health, marriages, security, freedom, careers or retirement, and other family relationships. With warmth, empathy, and perspective, Dr. Adams offers a positive, life-affirming message to parents who are still trying to "fix" their adult children--Stop! She shows us how to separate from their problems without separating from them, and how to be a positive force in their lives while getting on with our own. As we navigate this critical passage in our second adulthood and their first, the bestselling author of I'm Still Your Mother reminds us that the pleasures and possibilities of postparenthood should not depend on how our kids turn out, but on how we do!

Learn all about common weeds and how they affect your garden to make informed decisions about the plants you want in your patch - and how to manage those that you don't.

Figuring out which weed is which can be tricky for new and seasoned gardeners alike. In this book, garden expert Guy Barter lifts the lid on how weeds grow and in what conditions. Discover each weed's benefit to wildlife, biodiversity, and its role in the environment - plus whether it has ornamental, herbal, or edible properties that you might want to make the most of.

This identification guide covers 40 weeds commonly found in gardens in Europe and North America. Alongside well-known weeds such as nettles, dock, dandelions, and bindweed, you'll find hawksbeard, pearlwort, ivy-leaved speedwell, and pennycress.

In this book, you will find:

-Detailed photographs and diagrams of each element of the plant, from roots to leaves
-Specific tools to help you recognize weeds throughout their entire life cycles, from starting out as seedlings before growing into mature flowers.
-The best way to manage each weed and curate the perfect plants for your patch.
-Each weed's place within the ecosystem is listed, along with benefits, such as use as an ornamental, herbal, or edible plant
-Every element of the 40 weeds along each stage of their life cycle, enabling clear identification for gardeners.

With this guide, you can identify plants and understand more about weeds and roots and their benefits.

The perfect title for seasoned gardeners who are looking to identify, manage, and control the weeds in their gardens or new gardeners who are keen to learn about and identify the existing plants in their gardens.

Get glamorous with Nancy and Bree!

This exquisite book features two paper dolls, more than seventy full-color stickers, and eight pages of the fanciest outfits ever!

Are you a Fearless enthusiast or a Reputation-era renegade? Discover which Taylor Swift era you truly belong to with the ultimate guide for any Swiftie.

Taylor has enchanted the world with her music and unapologetically authentic persona. This book explores the exciting tapestry of her career, from her country beginnings to her chart-topping pop anthems.

A love letter to the woman who created the soundtrack to so many of our lives, What's Your Era? is a deep dive into each album and what they mean in the wider scope of her career. If you're looking to incorporate more of Taylor's energy and style into your life, or simply want to brush up on your Taylor Swift knowledge, this book is your essential companion. With outfit inspiration for each era, quizzes, and Taylor-themed activities, you'll be all set, whether you're hosting the ultimate Taylor Swift party or prepping for one of her concerts.

Make beautiful, all-natural soaps with these 31 incredible recipes and detailed, step-by-step tutorials that are sustainably free from palm oil, synthetic fragrances and artificial dyes. You'll learn all the best soapmaking secrets from expert soapmaker and creator of the Muddy Mint Soap Co. Simi Khabra, including how to make and properly store lye-water, mix oils for the perfect batter consistency and discover heavenly essential oil blends for your soaps. Plus, gain a deeper understanding of the processes and techniques that go into soapmaking so you can successfully craft your own stellar recipes.

Perfect for beginner soapmakers and longtime hobbyists alike, the recipes in The Natural Soapmaking Handbook are easy to follow and use natural, sustainable ingredients that won't irritate your skin. Make pastel Milky Rose soap using natural colorants like French pink clay, have a go at creating a textured soap top with the exfoliating, oatmeal-inspired Breakfast Scrub bar or experiment with essential oils and try the Sunlit Meadow recipe for luxurious, lavender-scented suds. With Simi's guidance, you're sure to succeed at whichever exciting project you choose to make first.