Collection: Self-Development

Written by the long-time manager of the renowned Alan Chadwick Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this substantial, authoritative, and beautiful full-color guide covers everything you need to know about organically growing healthy, bountiful fruit trees.

WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BOOK AWARD

For more than forty years, Orin Martin has taught thousands of apprentices, students, and home gardeners the art and craft of growing fruit trees organically. In Fruit Trees for Every Garden, Orin shares--with hard-won wisdom and plenty of humor--his recommended fruit varieties and techniques for productive trees, including apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, sweet cherry, orange, lemon, fig, and more.

If you crave crisp apples, juicy peaches, or varieties of fruit that can never be found in the store, they are all within reach in your own backyard. Whether you have one tree or a hundred, Orin gives you all the tools you need, from tree selection and planting practices to seasonal feeding guidelines and in-depth pruning tutorials. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of organic gardening and soil stewardship: compost, cultivation, cover crops, and increasing biodiversity for a healthier garden. This book is more than just a gardening manual; it's designed to help you understand the why behind the how, allowing you to apply these techniques to your own slice of paradise and make the best choices for your individual trees.

Filled with informative illustrations, full-color photography, and evocative intaglio etchings by artist Stephanie Martin, Fruit Trees for Every Garden is a striking and practical guide that will enable you to enjoy the great pleasure and beauty of raising homegrown, organic fruit for years to come.

Here are the swift and stylish automobiles of any car-lover's dreams. Get behind the wheel of one hundred classic vehicles, including:
- Classic 1950s models -- including the 1955 Pontiac Starchief convertible, 1955 Mercury Montclair hardtop, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop, 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II, 1958 Ford Edsel sedan, and 1959 Buick Electra 225 convertible- Powerful "muscle" cars -- the 1962 Ford Thunderbird, 1964 Corvette Stingray, 1968 Chevy Impala SS 427, 1969 Chevy Camaro Z 28, 1969 Shelby Cobra Mustang GT-500, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and more - Fabulous luxury cars -- the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren two-door Coupe, Maserati Spyder two-door Convertible Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom four-door Sedan, Jaguar XJ220 two-door Coupe, Lamborghini Diablo two-door Coupe, Ferrari Enzo two-door Coupe, and others

"A tour de force. If you read this book, you'll never look at other people in quite the same way again."--Malcolm Gladwell

Renowned psychologist Paul Ekman explains the roots of our emotions--anger, fear, disgust, sadness, and happiness--and shows how they cascade across our faces, providing clear signals to those who can identify the clues. As featured in Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller Blink, Ekman's Facial Action Coding System offers intense training in recognizing feelings in spouses, children, colleagues, even strangers on the street.

In Emotions Revealed, Ekman distills decades of research into a practical, mind-opening, and life-changing guide to reading the emotions of those around us. He answers such questions as: How does our body signal to others whether we are slightly sad or anguished, peeved or enraged? Can we learn to distinguish between a polite smile and the genuine thing? Can we ever truly control our emotions? Packed with unique exercises and photographs, and a new chapter on emotions and lying that encompasses security and terrorism as well as gut decisions, Emotions Revealed is an indispensable resource for navigating our emotional world.

Former Secret Service agent and star of Bravo's Spy Games Evy Poumpouras shares lessons learned from protecting presidents, as well insights and skills from the oldest and most elite security force in the world to help you prepare for stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how you are perceived, and live a more fearless life.

Becoming Bulletproof means transforming yourself into a stronger, more confident, and more powerful person. Evy Poumpouras--former Secret Service agent to three presidents and one of only five women to receive the Medal of Valor--demonstrates how we can overcome our everyday fears, have difficult conversations, know who to trust and who might not have our best interests at heart, influence situations, and prepare for the unexpected. When you have become bulletproof, you are your best, most courageous, and most powerful version of you. Poumpouras shows us that ultimately true strength is found in the mind, not the body.

Courage involves facing our fears, but it is also about resilience, grit, and having a built-in BS detector and knowing how to use it. In Becoming Bulletproof, Poumpouras demonstrates how to heighten our natural instincts to employ all these qualities and move from fear to fearlessness.

This book is a critical MUST HAVE resource Jesse Pacheco, Marriage & Family Therapist, Los Angeles

Latina feminst mental health activist Dior Vargas wondered:

How do people of color experience mental illness?

This important bilingual mental health photo book that focuses solely on people of color.

To find answers she interviewed people of color across the country. She asked about access to mental health services, getting culturally competent care, people living with a mental health diagnosis.

People responded with compelling stories full of truth and insight. They report on what helps them survive, how to navigate family and cultural beliefs about mental illness, and share their triumphs.

In the book Kachi states "More representation of people who look like me who also deal with mental illness is important." "Tener más representación de personas que se parecen a mí y que también lidian con enfermedades mentales es crucial."

Written in English and Spanish, The Color of My Mind shares stories of living with mental illness while living in a variety of cultural and linguistic communities.

They are a diverse group: queer and straight, Latinx, indigineous, Black, Asian-American and mixed race, and speak multiple languges. They work in a wide range of fields from artist to business professionals.

Color of My Mind helps us see the vulnerability and strength of people of color living with mental health issues. - Elisa Camahort Page, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author

As a professional, you deserve to be known for your achievements and understood for the value you bring. But in the cacophony of our current age, it's easy to get lost in the noise. That is, until now. In her new book, The Art of Hello(R), Be Remembered in a Noisy World(TM), the first in a series, Paula Calise reveals a three-step process for creating an introduction that people will hear and remember-even over the din of these noisy times.

The Art of Hello(R) brings "personal branding" to a whole new level. Once your branded introduction is perfected, it becomes a durable asset that is useful for emerging professionals, senior leaders, business owners, people in the job market, and those seeking board positions. Think of The Art of Hello(R) as the 21st century version of the old elevator pitch, polished to a professional shine and bringing memorable impact.

The process is so simple that you can start using your new introduction right away. You'll be amazed how quickly The Art of Hello(R) will help you rise above the crowd and become memorable.

Paula Calise has led thousands of professionals through The Art of Hello(R) method and these professionals have found the positive effect on their careers to be immediate. By applying the rules and easy steps of The Art of Hello(R) found in these pages, you can create an introduction of your own and put it to use growing your brand reputation, straight away.

Finally, a beautiful AND fun coloring book that you and your child can do together!

With one page for you and one page for your child, you can sit side-by-side and create magic together. Stacie Bloomfield, illustrator behind the popular children's brand Gingiber, brings her adorable animal illustrations to the world of coloring! These illustrations are sweet enough for children but smart enough for adults, with a coloring page for kids to accompany each coloring page for adults!

Go on an adventure right in your living room! Dive into the ocean with charming whales and adorable narwhals! Explore the outdoors with lovable foxes, deer, and bears! Hit the safari with enchanting giraffes and elephants and so many more adorable creatures.

Together includes 26 illustrations for moms and 26 illustrations for kids, printed on high- quality, premium paper. Every 8x10 page is perforated and removable, making coloring together easy, and your finished creations easy to frame! This is a book that you and your child will love. Together.

THE SEVENTH EDITION OF TAl'S CLASSIC WORK

"Mikhail Tal's splendid account of his world championship match victory is one of the masterpieces of the golden age of annotation -- before insights and feelings and flashes of genius were reduced to mere moves and Informant symbols. This is simply the best book written about a world championship match by a contestant. That shouldn't be a surprise because Tal was the finest writer to become world champion."
-- International Grandmaster and popular chess columnist Andy Soltis.

In 1960 Mikhail Botvinnik was the pillar of "scientific" chess and the iron-willed champion of the world. The young attacking genius Mikhail Tal, the "Wizard of Riga," put the magic back into the game by defeating Botvinnik with spectacular tactics in one of the most dramatic and celebrated world championship matches of all time.

This is Tal's own classic work on the contest. In it he sets the stage and explains every one of the 21 games, telling both the on- and off-the-board story of this titanic clash of styles and thought.

This seventh edition is supplemented by German grandmaster Karsten Müller's new Foreword and a moving essay by former USCF Executive Director Al Lawrence.

Find out why this book is widely regarded as one of the best chess books every written...

Have you ever been told you are chatty or fidgety at school?

Do you have a constantly whirring mind?

Do you 'tune out' and daydream or find it hard to pay attention?

ADHD can impact your life in many ways. This positive, self-affirming guide will increase your knowledge about ADHD and empower you in your daily life.

The chapters are full of tips, tricks and life hacks so you can better manage your time, harness your creativity, energy and enthusiasm, and make more time for fun! Reflection activities and quizzes will help you better understand yourself and learn strategies on how to manage the intense emotions of rejection sensitivity. You'll learn the fundamentals of great self-care and how to look forward to life beyond school.

Learn how ADHD brains work, and tricky concepts like executive functioning. Quick chapter summaries let you pick which sections are most relevant to you right now, and the strategies and visuals are designed for ADHD brains and can be used with support from parents, mentors or teachers.

The Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD gives you all you need to build on your strengths and overcome challenges to fully embrace who you are and live your best life.

Dress up your favorite it-boy with this press-and-play paper doll book.

Style Mr. Styles in some of his most iconic fits, from the red carpet to the stage and silver screen.

Featuring a pop-out Harry doll, ready to be fitted with 12 of his most headline-worthy looks. Perhaps the head-to-toe pink glam rock Gucci ensemble he wore at Coachella, the iconic brown geometric suit with matching handbag from the Brit Awards, or maybe the unforgettable Swarovski-encrusted rainbow harlequin jumpsuit from Egonlab he wore to the Grammys.

This paper doll book is perfect for any Harry Styles fan who loves fashion and wants to get creative. You can use it to create your own Harry-inspired outfits, or just have fun playing dress-up with one of the most stylish men in Hollywood.

Eres un chingón! es el libro ideal para las personas que quieren mejorar sus vidas pero no están interesadas en los libros de autoayuda tradicionales.
En esta original y entretenida guía, la coach Jen Sincero nos ofrece 27 capítulos llenos de historias divertidas e inspiradoras, sabios consejos, ejercicios sencillos y una que otra grosería. Todo para ayudarte a:

- Identificar y cambiar tus conductas de sabotaje, que no te permiten obtener lo que realmente quieres.
- Crear una vida que ames. Y crearla AHORA.
- Generar más dinero! como nunca antes lo has hecho.

Cuando termines este libro, entenderás el porqué de tu forma de ser, cómo amarte, y aprenderás a reconocer y aceptar lo que puedes cambiar y lo que no, pero sobre todo... cómo utilizar tu fuerza interna para patear algunos traseros

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

The absolute self-development book that helps people transform their lives through humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word. In this refreshingly entertaining guide to reshaping your mindset and your life, author and success coach Jen Sincero serves up 28 bite-sized tips full of hilarious and inspiring stories, sage advice, and easy-to-implement exercises to help you identify and change self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors, shift your energy and attract what you desire. In this book, you'll understand how to move past what's holding you back, learn how to make some serious changes, and start living the kind of life that once seemed impossible

Renowned watercolorist Ann Blockley brings untamed woodlands and forest wilderness to life with her acclaimed style and innovative techniques.

Best-selling artist and author Ann Blockley is renowned for her striking and intriguing paintings of natural landscapes. In this beautiful guide she explores woodlands--from tangled groves and ancient trees to fiery leaves and springtime orchards--in a variety of interpretations, and in glorious seasonal color.

Packed with stunning examples of her colorful, expressive work, Blockley explains not only her own unique creative process and deeply personal approach but also those of fellow artists from the Arborealist group, the Royal Institute, and the Pastel Society, encouraging you to experiment to develop a personal style of your own along the way.

Drawing inspiration from poetry, birdsong, and folklore and incorporating words, text, and photo transfer, the book draws you further into the forest with practical advice on working outside, experimenting with mixing colors (especially greens), playing with water effects, using salt and granulation, mark-making and spattering with found objects such as leaves and twigs, creating texture with gesso and collage, and working with oak gall ink and charcoal.

With simple instructions and easy-to-follow demonstrations throughout, the book includes a case study of Blockley's own woodland garden--six acres of wild nature reserve with woodland and hedgerows. Pushing the boundaries of watercolor and other mixed media, this delightful wander through the woods is the ideal companion for both beginners and the more experienced landscape painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.

Fresh from Japan, the much-anticipated collection of Nani Iro sewing patterns is finally available in English! Beloved by art fans and textile enthusiasts around the world, Nani Iro fabric has developed a cult following since the brand's inception by artist Naomi Ito in 2002. With their simple, yet artful design, the 18 garment patterns in this book showcase fluid movement and beautiful drape for signature Nani Iro style. You'll find instructions for stitching up a wardrobe of comfortable, flowy pieces that you'll look forward to wearing again and again, including The Basic Blouse, The Cocoon Dress, and The Everyday Jumpsuit. Inside, you'll find outfit inspiration for mixing and matching me-made pieces to create artistically layered outfits. Plus, take a behind-the-scenes look at the brand's studio in Osaka for glimpse at the studio team's favorite ways to style their Nani Iro pieces.

Learn to love yourself with one year of enlightening journal prompts

When you hear the term "self-love," you might think about treating yourself to a warm bubble bath or a bouquet of flowers--but loving yourself goes so much deeper than that. This self-love journal is filled with uplifting prompts and practices that encourage you to let go of limiting beliefs, boost your self-confidence, and celebrate everything that makes you amazing and one-of-a-kind.

• 52 weeks of you time--Build a regular habit of self-love with a year of weekly journaling to inspire you.
• See yourself clearly--Try revealing activities like describing a time you changed your opinion, identifying traits you admire in others, and making a list of what you're grateful for.
• Explore your thoughts--Navigate your feelings and cultivate self-love with plenty of room to write and reflect after each prompt.

Take a little time to nurture your mind, body, and spirit with A Year of Self-Love Journal.

The greatest fears I had during my grieving was that I was losing control, going crazy, and might make decisions that would harm me, my family, and my friends. This included suicidal thoughts which scared the hell out of me. I was desperate to find answers. Quickly, I found those answers would be hard to find, as resources for widowers are minimal and often of dubious value.

In Widower to Widower, I've compiled the most vital information I could find on the widower experience into one book, so the reader does not have to search as hard as I had to do. I include many critical issues not addressed in other publications. This can be raw and brutal at times, much like the grieving process itself.

Widower to Widower is woven around blogs I wrote during and after my wife's passing. This storytelling element allows the reader to be in the moment with me during the grieving experience, and to see that their own experience is not uncommon.

As I've learned from hundreds of fellow widowers, mine was not a unique journey but was similar, in many respects, to their journey as well. I am the expert only on my own experience. Each widower's experience is unique, but there are common threads and shared experiences. We must each find our own path while learning what we can from each other.

This second edition includes 60 additional pages of research, insights, resources, and a men's grief group guide. Reader testimonies are included in the first two pages of this 2^nd edition.

For more information go to: www.fredcolby.com

In this beautiful book, master repairer, Molly Martin, champions the value of slow and sustainable fashion and the psychological benefits that go with it

For Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favorite pair. When the heels became threadbare, her mother got out her darning mushroom and showed her how to reinforce the thinning stitches and bring them back to life. She has been stitching and darning ever since.

In The Art of Repair, Molly explores the humble origins of repair and how the act of mending a cherished item carefully by hand offers not just a practical solution but nourishment for the soul. Using her own beautiful illustrations, she guides us through the basics of the craft - from piecing and patching to the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko.

This book will stay with you long after you put down your needle and thread. It offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle, encouraging us to reconnect not just with the everyday objects in our environment but also with ourselves.