Collection: Self-Development

In the first book of its kind, one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving speechwriters shares his advice--and never-before-heard insights about public speaking from Barack Obama--to teach you how to write and deliver great speeches.

Few world leaders in the modern era are as admired for their communication skills as Barack Obama. But how do the rest of us develop these skills and find our voice? In Say It Well, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat reveals the public speaking secrets of the world's greatest speakers and shares the tips and tricks he learned from the 44th president as well as people from all walks of life whose speeches have gone viral and inspired millions around the world.

Nonpartisan, warm, and witty, filled with unparalleled expertise and inspirational stories from different areas of life--as well as never-before-heard advice from President Obama on how to give a speech--this modern guide to public speaking covers every stage of the process, including:

Tips for overcoming fear when facing an audienceBest practices for using artificial intelligence to compose a memorable speechAttention-grabbing openings to pull in any audienceFraming techniques to make your arguments more persuasive Scientifically-proven was to inspire your audience to action and to create the change you wantTricks for editing, polishing, and practicing your words for maximum impactThe only way to end any great speech

Whether you've given a thousand speeches or getting ready to speak for the very first time, Say It Well shows you how to use your voice to make a difference in your business or community. It is your essential resource for any and every speaking occasion.

The Savile Row Suit is a beautifully curated celebration of the heritage and craftsmanship of bespoke British tailoring.Written by the esteemed Patrick Grant, famed fashion designer, tailor, and co-host of The Great British Sewing Bee, this book provides a step-by-step guide on the creation of the perfect suit.Through detailed illustrations and comprehensive text, readers will gain a deep understanding of the tailoring process, from measuring to fit and fabric selection. From suits to trousers and waistcoats, this contemporary instructional manual is the guide to creating a timeless classic and how to wear it.In addition to being a practical guide, The Savile Row Suit also offers a rich history on the tradition of Savile Row tailoring, providing insights into the ethos, the craftsmanship, materials and culture that have made Savile Row the most respected tailoring location in the world.

An expert therapist and teacher leads you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing from collective and intergenerational trauma, based in the powerful practice of Internal Family Systems therapy.

The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy is acclaimed for its power to help us recognize and integrate disparate parts of ourselves--a revolutionary course of treatment that can yield extraordinary results. But not all the work of IFS takes place in the confines of traditional therapy sessions. In this thoughtful and compassionate guide, Tamala Floyd, LCSW, gives readers the resources to expand their "parts work" beyond the therapist's office and into daily life--where the real healing happens.

To write Listening When Parts Speak, Floyd draws on 20-plus years of experience as a psychotherapist, teacher, consultant, and coach specializing in healing trauma, and in particular, intergenerational trauma. Each chapter offers lucid explanations of key concepts, illustrative stories from patients (as well as Floyd's own experience), and a guided meditation that can be used either in between therapy appointments to support and reinforce the work or as a way to begin an IFS therapy journey.

In these pages, readers will:

• Explore the healing principles of IFS therapy
• Get to know their own parts--including wounded "exiles" and dedicated "protectors"
• Foster a trusting connection between the parts and the secure Self that connects them all
• Start to free themselves from beliefs that no longer serve them
• Connect with the wisdom and guidance of ancestors for deeper understanding and healing

Practitioners, too, will find Listening When Parts Speak an invaluable resource for supporting their patients and enhancing their own practice.

There are many ways to make a difference in our communities, many causes to organize and volunteer for. But where do we start? And how do we avoid burning out? Whether you're just beginning the work of social justice, or you've been doing it for years but need a reminder of why we're in this fight and how to keep going, this book is for you.

Drawing from his nearly twenty-five years of social justice work and LGBTQ+ advocacy, Brian Johnson offers us this set of urgent, essential, justice-seeking letters to his daughter in The Work Is the Work. Johnson explores what compels us to serve and how to respond to the many needs around us, offering insights from well-known figures in justice work such as Claudia Rankine, Greg Boyle, Gandhi, and more. What is personal is also universal--containing the essentials of justice work and advocacy, and revealing why we keep going. For all who care about environmental justice, LGBTQ+ advocacy, anti-racism efforts, and community support, The Work Is the Work celebrates the struggles and victories of advocacy work and shares the spirit of justice for our children, the next generation of changemakers.

Written for the millions who work for justice, march in the streets, volunteer in service positions for the public sector, and want to inspire the next generation of changemakers, this book reminds us of the essentials and inspires us to keep fighting the good fight.

From the artist who created the world of Cartoon Network's Adventure Time, an intricately detailed and mind-blowing coloring book, taking you through a world of childhood wonderment and fairy-tale mystery

Get ready to enter the world of The Lost Forest -- flooded towns and tree forts, wild kids and spooky cryptids, strange aliens and flying saucers of all shapes and sizes. Each page holds an imaginative world to discover as you color them in, and they get more magical and mysterious as the book goes on.

Explore your creativity and quiet your busy mind with this fantastical coloring book.

Tension in our personal relationships are at an all-time high. Dialogue-when it happens at all-is heated. It isn't that we've lost hope in what faith and politics can accomplish in our world. It's that in our polarizing times, faith and politics seem to be leading more to rage than actual change. It's discouraging, disheartening, and disappointing. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Civility is not a pipe dream. Nuance is not unrecoverable. Peace is possible. And it can all start right here, right now, with us.

For those who are looking for a better way to engage on the topics that mean the most to them,

for those who are looking to build a bridge with the people politics and religion has isolated them from,

for those who won't settle for the growing space between us and who believe there's a better way,

this book is for you.

Headcase is a groundbreaking collection of personal reflections and artistic representations illustrating the intersection of mental wellness, mental illness, and LGBTQ identity, as well as the lasting impact of historical views equating queer and trans identity with mental illness. The featured pieces offer personal views from both providers and clients, often one and the same, about their experiences. In the anthology, readers will access the inner thoughts of contributors who collectively document the difficulty of navigating flawed healthcare systems that limit affordable access to genuinely affirming, effective services. Traversing boundaries of race and ethnic identity, age, gender identity, and socioeconomic status, Headcase appeals to LGBTQ communities and, specifically, LGBTQ mental health consumers and their friends, families, and comrades.

Here, you will delve into the compelling and deeply personal narrative of "I, Rob Graves," a remarkable journey that unveils the critical importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment compliance. In this introspective odyssey, you'll follow the life of Robert P. Graves, a resilient gay man who came of age in Buffalo, New York, during the height of the AIDS Epidemic.

As you navigate the pages of this story, Robert opens his heart and soul, laying bare the intimate details of his life's tapestry. You'll accompany him through the arduous process of self-discovery and acceptance of his homosexuality, while bearing witness to the monumental health challenges he encountered along the way. Robert bares it all-his years of therapy, the battle against a sex addiction, his journey of reconciling his sexuality, and the management of depression and Bipolar Disorder through meticulous medication oversight.

Within these words, you'll discover how Robert learned the profound art of forgiveness and acceptance, ultimately finding success and inner peace in a world that often met him with cruelty. By sharing his story, he passionately champions the cause of destigmatizing mental health and sexuality, dismantling the stereotypes that have been unfairly assigned.

The title, "I, Rob Graves," alludes to Robert's tumultuous past, where he grappled with an anonymous sex addiction as a way to self-medicate during one of the most perilous eras for gay men. Yet, he emerged from those dark days, triumphant and HIV-negative, having defied the odds during the AIDS Epidemic.

Penned by a gay man who weathered the storm of the AIDS Epidemic and wrestled with the complexities of mental health, "I, Rob Graves" stands as a beacon of hope. It encourages readers to forge their own paths when grappling with mental health, sexuality, and addiction, whether within the LGBTQ+ community or the broader society. Robert's story serves as an inspirational testament to resilience, extending a reassuring hand to those enduring trauma and mental health struggles, letting them know they are not alone, not "diseased" or tainted, but deserving of the same love, acceptance, and forgiveness that Robert has found within himself.

A digital collage technique layers together virtual images into a new piece of art, ready for mixed-media and collage makers to use as an eye-opening element. Artist and teacher Wen Redmond shows how by sharing 42 of her main techniques (and many variations) here.

- Makes incorporating digital techniques nonintimidating and exciting, thanks to Wen's engaging mantra of "The only limit is your imagination!"

- Step-by-step photos and instructions for each technique, plus demonstration projects

- Hundreds of images of Wen's artworks show options and ideas.

- The techniques can be added to mixed-media projects, fiber art, or photography.

- One-of-a-kind, innovative methods; for example, creatively converting black-and-white images, making borders using sneaky merging, applying words in ways ranging from stitched to easy silkscreen, creating medium lifts, embedding papers, and experimenting with more than a dozen types of transfer methods.

- Offers a realization new to many makers: combining color, text, and imagery in digital ways helps communicate feelings, memories, or an appreciation of our natural world.

A practical, compassionate guide to sibling loss, with research, stories, and strategies for "forgotten mourners" as they move through the stages of grief towards finding meaning.​
After her brother was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, Annie Sklaver Orenstein was heartbroken and unmoored. Standing in the grief section of her local bookstore, she searched for guides on how to work through her grief as a mourning sibling--and found nothing. More than 4 million American adults each year will lose a sibling, yet there isn't a modern resource guide available that speaks directly to this type of grief that at times can be overshadowed by grieving parents and spouses and made even more difficult by the complexities of sibling dynamics.

In AlwaysaSibling, Annie uses her own story and those of others to create the empathic, thoughtful, practical resource that she sought. Divided into three sections: With, Without, and Within, it creates a framework that enables the reader to ground themselves in order to process and validate this often overlooked grief. Annie guides readers to capture the memories and emotions of life with their now deceased sibling, then moves to addressing the grieving process in detail as they navigate life without them. Ultimately, readers will find ways to experience their sibling's presence within themselves and acknowledge their legacy. With practical strategies rooted in proven grief processing techniques, trauma recovery, and psychoanalysis, Always A Sibling truly supports mourners through the unique experience of sibling loss.

Have you ever wondered why you can't summon the energy to declutter those piles of clothes on the floor? Do you wish you knew what policies your workplace could offer so everyone can think more clearly and feel better at work? Or maybe you've felt confused about which ideas even deserve your attention right now? You're not alone. And if you are ready for a change, this book is for you.

Coming from a public health expert who spent over two decades designing health initiatives around the world, Decluttered is a mindful exploration of how and why clutter manifests in our lives-and what we can do about it. Jenny Albertini invites readers to explore decluttering from personal and empathetic angles while acknowledging how clutter does not only manifest as "stuff" in our homes, but also in our relationships and in our everyday lives.

Blending stories and science with writing prompts and creativity exercises, this book will motivate readers to examine their relationship to their surroundings while reducing clutter for their health, in their homes, in their workplaces, and beyond. Jenny shares her own transformative journey of working in clinics in Africa and training under Marie Kondo, along with inspirational moments with clients from her years as professional organizer.

Decluttered will leave its readers feeling:
-Enlightened about underlying health issues related to clutter;
-Aware of what to prioritize for their decluttering journey; and
-Ready to take tangible steps that improve their work lives, home environments, and relationships.

A refreshing addition to the well-being and home genres, Decluttered helps to reduce shame and supports readers to transform their cluttered lives and spaces into foundations for healthy, balanced and intentional living.

Welcome to your world, decluttered.

Explore the healing, transformative power of shedding tears in this vibrant illustrated study of crying, one of the most uniquely human things we do.

What if crying wasn't just an involuntary reaction to feeling sad, vulnerable, or overwhelmed--but a hidden wellspring of power we could harness to live a fuller life?

In The Art of Crying, Pepita Sandwich makes the case that crying is humanity's most misunderstood and magical special effect. We are the only animals who shed tears as a result of the emotions we feel. But crying is not our weakness: it's our superpower. Our tears are a path to growth and healing that leads to deeper and more fulfilling experiences.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Sandwich dives deep into an ocean of research into tears to understand the science and history of this uniquely human phenomenon. And she has emerged with a case for "letting it all out" a little more often, because tears have a powerful magic all their own.

Making a vision board is one of the most powerful manifesting tools for creating
the life you want.

Make a Vision Board provides you with everything you need to get started now. Author CanDace Johnson guides you through step-by-step instructions to create a vision board and manifest from a place of abundance. Whether manifesting a dream partner, new home, peak health or new heights in your career, the practice of creating a vision board collage allows you to tap into your intuition, clarify your desires and begin to call in your best life.

Includes:
- An introduction to manifestation and guidance on creating a vision board ritual
- 1000+ carefully curated images, plus backgrounds, to cut out and collage
- A list of tools and techniques to create a manifesting vision board
- Journaling prompts and goal-setting advice

Collage and decoupage are undergoing a revival among artists and hobbyists seeking a mindful activity that also produces a beautiful end product; Make a Vision Board expands on the phenomenal success of LKP's Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage; Everything you need to create a manifesting vision board, including step-by-step guide to manifesting, goal-setting and making the vision board itself; A beautiful lifestyle book to replace stacks of old magazines for making a manifesting vision board; The perfect gift to get started on manifesting now, or to give it a go if you're curious - the perfect New Year's Eve ritual or weekend MBS craft project

Introducing our latest PREMIUM coloring book for adults, designed to uplift and inspire your mind, body, and spirit. This 50-page coloring book features a variety of patterns and designs that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace. Suitable for teens & adults!

Inside you'll find:

• 50 pages of beautifully illustrated designs, featuring a mixture of patterns, and quotes
• Single-sided printing to prevent bleed-through
• A perfect way to unwind and relax after a long day
• Inspirational quotes on each page to encourage and motivate you as you color
• A great gift for friends and loved ones who could use a little inspiration in their lives

What makes our books 'premium'?

Most coloring books sold online are quite simply repackaged assets purchased from stock image websites. We don't do that at Pepper Lomax. We have a team of designers who hand-draw the designs using tablets, ensuring that every page in every one of our books is 100% and can't be found elsewhere online! Our designers put all their love and care into their work, which gives each page a unique feel that you can't find elsewhere.

Sample Quotes:

• 'Follow your heart, but don't forget your brain'
• 'The fears we don't face become our limits'
• 'Just because I'm on a different path, it doesn't mean I'm lost'
• 'A year from now you will have wished you started today'
• 'If you're going through hell, keep going'

And many more! You're going to love this book.

Show your worries who's boss--an OCD workbook for kids ages 6 to 11

If you worry a lot and have behaviors you can't help repeating, you're not alone--even though it can feel that way sometimes. The Standing Up to OCD Workbook for Kids has 40 fun activities to help you manage bad thoughts, say goodbye to worried feelings, and quit actions that are hard to stop--so you can get back to doing your favorite things.

Color, write, draw, and use your thinking skills to show your OCD who's really in charge (and that's you!). When it comes to controlling those difficult feelings and thoughts, practice makes perfect. You can do this!

This OCD workbook includes:

• Other kids' stories--Read about other kids' experiences with OCD so you can see that lots of kids go through the same things as you.
• Lots of info--Learn all about what you're going through, including what OCD is, how it works, why it happens, and more.
• Tools for your toolbox--Just like a car mechanic uses tools to fix a car, you'll discover tools to help you feel better. Ask an adult for help, write about your feelings, play outside, and more.

Kick your worries out of your head. The Standing Up to OCD Workbook for Kids shows you how to do just that--with tons of fun activities.