Collection: Self-Development

Baby Beasts to Crochet turns 16 of the most fearsome creatures from myth and legend into adorable and cuddly babies. Make the body parts using only simple stitches, assemble, and then add smart detailing and faux fur to complete these unique amigurumi that everyone will love. Get ready to squeal--or maybe growl, howl, or roar--in delight with the 16 adorable creatures in Baby Beasts to Crochet. Start each project by crocheting the base using only simple stitches. Then stuff and seam everything together. Finally, add surface details such as faux fur, scales, embroidery, eyes, and even eyelashes. When done, you will have transformed the most fearsome creatures in mythology and legend into adorable babies that you can't help but snuggle. While detailed, each baby beast uses only the simplest of stitches and techniques. Pair that with a step-by-step how-to section, clear project instructions, and additional illustrations, and these impressive patterns are approachable for every crocheter to make a baby yeti, phoenix, unicorn, minotaur, sasquatch, pegasus, and more! As a bonus, instructions on how to insert wire into the project during construction are included within every pattern so that each baby beast can be extra posable.

A 21st-Century Edition of a Great Checkmate Collection!

Ask most chessplayers from the "baby boomer" generation how they acquired and sharpened their tactical skills, and chances are a Fred Reinfeld tactics collection will be part of their answer. And now, for the first time, 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate is available in modern algebraic notation.

This may be the all-time great checkmate collection, with forced checkmate positions culled mainly from actual play. And Reinfeld's selection is simply marvelous, touching on all the important tactical themes.

In short, this is an outstanding book to hone your tactical abilities. It will help you recognize mating patterns, develop visualization skills, enhance imagination, and improve tactical sharpness. And now, with a modern 21st-century edition of this great checkmate collection finally available, there is no excuse for not only improving your tactical skills, but also enjoying yourself along the way.

Many people assume that good communicators possess an intrinsic talent for speaking and listening to others, a gift that can't be learned or improved. The reality is that communication skills are developed with deliberate effort and practice, and learning to understand others and communicate your ideas more clearly will improve every facet of your life.

Messages has already helped thousands of people build communication skills and cultivate better relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, and partners. With this fully revised and updated fourth edition, you'll discover new skills to help you communicate your ideas more effectively and become a better listener. Learn how to:

• Read body language
• Develop skills for couples communication
• Negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Communicate with family members
• Handle group interactions
• Talk to children
• Master public speaking
• Prepare for job interviews

This new edition features a much-needed chapter on digital communication. Effective communication can easily be compromised when you're not able to read your conversation partner's body language, facial expression, or vocal tone. This chapter teaches you how to express yourself well via phone, email, texting, and video--all the skills you need to thrive in the digital age.

The Garden Apothecary shows us how to harvest and use commonly found plants, weeds and herbs to create our own healing home apothecaries. With tasty recipes, wild skincare, in-depth plant spotlights and a back-to-roots ethos, The Garden Apothecary will encourage the reader to become more connected to the natural world through learning the art of herbalism from plants growing in our gardens.

Focusing on 20 herbs and plants, learn how to identify, grow and pick them from your garden or forage them, as well as discovering their medicinal properties. Each plant spotlight includes in depth information on how to use it in a multitude of recipes and remedies. The Garden Apothecary is a safe and mindful approach to the often overwhelming world of foraging and herbalism.

Autobiography of a Yogi introduces the reader to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the Eastern and the Western world. The book follows him through childhood, how he met his guru, and how he became a monk and established his teachings of Kriya Yoga meditation. He also chronicles his journey to speak in a religious congress in Boston, Massachusetts and his travels across America lecturing and establishing his teachings in Los Angeles, California.

Autobiography of a Yogi has been in print for seventy years and translated into over fifty languages. It is highly acclaimed as a spiritual classic that serves as an introduction to the methods of attaining God-realization and to the spiritual wisdom of the East. One of the most famous advocates for the book was Steve Jobs, who ensured a copy was handed out to everyone at his memorial service.

This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

This rock-themed board book introduces 10 important rocks and minerals to know, through full-color photographs and concise text.

These lectures by William Osler were delivered in the latter part of his career; together they demonstrate his keen knowledge of the history of medicine, and his philosophy of medical practice.

Working at a time when medicine was rapidly advancing into a formally accredited discipline, the author describes his joy at witnessing student hospitals expand rapidly. Having worked as a doctor and later a professor of medicine, the writer bases his insightful talks on experience as both a practitioner and educator. Osler is enthusiastic and impassioned, explaining how far medicine advanced in the 19^th century, describing its history, and setting out the philosophy that guided his professionalism.

Those listening to these words were frequently students of medicine, or young doctors or nurses. Osler was a regular speaker at universities and medical colleges in the USA, Britain and his native Canada. A voracious reader, the twelfth lecture on this book discusses at length the writings of doctors and medics from decades and centuries prior. Other lectures concern the practice of medicine in the armed forces, how hospitals operate, and how medical education is lifelong: practicing medics continue to learn long after their formal studies are completed.

Boost confidence and reading skills with dyslexia tools for teens

Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students to practice, especially students with dyslexia. The Dyslexia Workbook for Teens provides practice and encouragement for kids ages 12 to 16, with 125 activities that focus on learning big words, prefixes and suffixes, word recognition, language fluency, and more.

The dyslexia tools in this book support teens as they:

• Learn independently-Teens can comfortably practice whenever and however they prefer with this collection of dyslexia tools they can work on by themselves.
• Explore a range of exercises-Keep students interested with word charts, puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, and other fun activities.
• Build self-assurance-As teens get better and faster at these exercises, they'll see for themselves how much they're capable of and feel more confident in their reading and language skills.

Help middle and high school students in overcoming dyslexia with this book of skill-boosting activities.

Do you want to embroider? Are you looking for an embroidery book that explains everything from A to Z and teaches popular embroidery stitches? Are you an embroidery expert looking for a book on different techniques to improve your skills? In both cases, look no further: you have found it! The Essential Book of Embroidery Stitches is aptly named: you will find not only the explanations of the most common stitches in traditional embroidery, but also more complex techniques such as stumpwork. Atelier FIL, who is famous for beautiful embroidery, will introduce you the basic of hand embroidery. All stitches are introduced with step-by-step photos. You'll also learn the convenient tips of embroidery, 3D embroidery, and more.

In this inspiring book, Susan Hawkins gives an inside account of the life she shared with her husband, and spiritual teacher, Dr. David R. "Doc" Hawkins. She was his closest collaborator, and he was never on stage without her. Her book is full of humor and heart as she tells story upon story of their experiences at home and on the road. She writes: "A lot of people are one way in public and another way at home, but not Dave. He was the same kind, wise, funny, and loving man, whether he was on stage or at home." Susan tells it like it is-refreshingly authentic in the realm of spiritual literature.

Tools, exploration, and actions to help you heal from intergenerational trauma

Start on the path to healing from trauma that has been passed down through your family. The Intergenerational Trauma Workbook helps you understand the ways in which trauma can move from generation to generation while also providing practical, straightforward exercises to help you grow and heal.

Drawing on their combined decades of experience treating trauma, Dr. Lynne Friedman-Gell and Dr. Joanne Barron have created an accessible and compassionate workbook that teaches you how to recognize and identify the effects that intergenerational trauma is having on your life. You'll discover a variety of easy-to-use, evidence-based strategies that will not only help you heal but also help break the cycle of your family's trauma.

The Intergenerational Trauma Workbook features:

• Intergenerational focus--Get advice specifically tailored to deal with the unique challenges and consequences of family trauma passed down through generations.
• Proven techniques--Manage difficult thoughts and emotions, and heal your body and relationships, with techniques developed across years of clinical experience and practice.
• Supportive anecdotes--Realize you aren't alone, and draw strength from the stories of other people's healing journey from intergenerational trauma.

Begin the process of healing today with the Intergenerational Trauma Workbook.

«Construye una relación contigo basada en el respeto, la autoaceptación y la sanación de tu niña interna para que el amor que llegue a ti sea sano y perdurable

Hambre de hombre te ayuda a salir de la posición de necesidad y abandono en la que caemos por decisiones equivocadas o malas experiencias, y enseña a tu niña interior a conocer la diferencia entre amar desde la necesidad y amar desde el amor verdadero.

Con una serie de testimonios conmovedores, combinados con ejercicios infalibles, reflexiones sobre la necesidad de cerrar ciclos de la infancia y herramientas efectivas para valorarte y sanar tu autoestima, Anamar Orihuela comparte sus años de experiencia terapéutica e impartiendo cursos y talleres para entregarte un libro que te ayudará a verte, comprenderte y construir la relación más importante de todas: la que tienes contigo misma.

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"Build a relationship with yourself based on respect, self-acceptance, and the healing of your inner child, so the love that comes your way is healthy and enduring."

Hunger for Men will help you exit that position of need and neglect we end up in after making the wrong decisions or having bad experiences; it will teach your inner child to differentiate between loving from need and loving from real love.

With a series of moving testimonies, combined with infallible exercises, reflections on the necessity to close cycles of childhood, and effective tools to value yourself and heal your self-esteem, Anamar Orihuela shares her years of therapeutic expertise and her experience teaching courses and workshops to deliver a book that will help you see yourself, understand yourself, and build the most significant relationship of all: the one you have with yourself.

Great word search puzzles should engage your mind and entertain you. That's what you'll find in this collection of Hollywood-themed puzzles.

• Includes 84 word searches that will keep your brain fit - and help you have fun along the way!
• For an extra challenge there are some puzzles where you'll find names and titles based on clues, complete movie quotes, unscramble anagrams, or reveal hidden messages.
• Puzzle themes include movies, television shows, Oscar and Emmy winners, film studios and festivals, directors, actors, actresses, musicians, and Hollywood landmarks.
• A complete answer key is found at the back of the book.
• Spiral bound, 192 pages.

Brain Games Hollywood Word Search is perfect for fans of all things entertainment!

Pick one great fabric to create a stunning block One-Block Wonder expert and best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal, along with fellow quilter Nancy Miller, teach quilters the endless ways to turn preprinted fabric panels into fabulous blocks. Learn how to arrange One-Block Wonder hexagons around a panel, how to blend hexagon colors into the panel, and how to sew it all together. Includes easy-to-follow instructions, no y-seams, and an end result with gorgeous visual effects! - Make remarkable kaleidoscope designs by cutting and sewing triangles into hexagons - Use fabric panels in a beautiful way--each block is unique to you - Simple piecing with NO Y-SEAMS!

Create the cannabis of your dreams!

Weed is powerful medicine, and growing your own is as empowering as it gets. Experienced Humboldt farmer Madrone Stewart shares her hard-won knowledge gained from years of growing cannabis, Zen meditation, and surviving as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She walks you through the big picture and each detail of growing about six backyard plants, from selecting seeds to harvest and processing. Humorous, sage, and with a big heart, each chapter is infused with what she's learned about equalizing the weed industry, applying mindfulness to pest management, and the importance of owning each step of the process. If you've ever wanted to grow your own pot or make hash or kief at home, this book is your wise guide.

With a combination of inventive wrapping designs, inspiring personal essays, and step-by-step techniques, Megumi Inouye invites readers to transform the act of wrapping into a gratitude practice.

Drawing on the gift-giving traditions of her Japanese heritage, Inouye explores how the act of giving a thoughtfully wrapped gift can be a creative, caring act for both the giver and the receiver. Using recycled and repurposed materials, Inouye's approach inspires readers to think intentionally about the presentation of every gift, whether it's a tip for an unseen hotel housekeeper, a simple gift of fresh fruit for a neighbor, or a special birthday gift for a beloved family member. Detailed step-by-step photos teach Inouye's artful approach to every aspect of wrapping--including tape-free folding, paper and fabric bows, clever message tags, and one-of-a-kind approaches for odd-shaped items--and guide readers in creating their own unique gift presentations.