Collection: Self-Development

Learn to identify wildflowers in Colorado with this handy field guide, organized by color.

With this famous field guide by professional nature photographer Don Mammoser and award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Colorado. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They're organized by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

Book Features

• 200 species: Only Colorado wildflowers!
• Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section
• Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs
• Icons that make visual identification quick and easy
• Nature Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts

This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more expert naturalist insights. Grab Wildflowers of Colorado Field Guide for your next outing--to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.

From celebrated Congressman John Lewis comes an eyewitness account of history from a key member of the Civil Rights Movement and confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.

In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we confront a startling rise in racism and hate speech and remain a culture scarred by social inequality, there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than the late Representative John Lewis.

In the final book published before his passing, Across That Bridge, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful society.

The Civil Rights Movement gave rise to the protest culture we know today, and the experiences of leaders like Congressman Lewis, a close confidant to Martin Luther King, Jr., have never been more relevant. Despite more than forty arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the discipline and philosophy of nonviolence. Now, in an era in which the protest culture he helped forge has resurfaced as a force for change, Lewis' insights have never been more relevant. In this heartfelt book, Lewis explores the contributions that each generation must make to achieve change.

Now featuring an updated introduction from the author addressing the Trump administration, Across that Bridge offers a strong and moral voice to guide our nation through an era of great uncertainty.

Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work/Biography.

A powerful guide to owning our emotions--even the difficult ones--in order to show up authentically in the world, from the popular therapist behind the Instagram account @sitwithwhit.

Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive. From "good vibes only" and "life is good" memes, to endless advice, to "look on the bright side," we're constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there's little space for talking about our real feelings--and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward.

But if all this positivity is the answer, why are so many of us anxious, depressed, and burned out?

In this refreshingly honest guide, sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth--and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are.

A daily dose of self-care anytime you need it

Doing small things to prioritize your own well-being is essential, especially for women, who are often the caretakers of everyone else in their lives. Self-Care Activities for Women encourages you to spend time on you, with a wide variety of ways you can relax, reset, and find a little joy.

• Self-care inside and out--Take care of yourself in every way, with specific chapters for emotional, mental, physical, social, and professional self-care.
• Make time for you-- Learn 101 ways to practice self-care, from making a joy playlist to taking a mindful walk or cooking a healthy meal to share with friends.
• Short and simple activities--These exercises are easy to do and require minimal materials--so you can always find one to dive into, no matter where you are or how much time you have.

Pick up this self-care book for women today and create a healthy habit of checking in with yourself.

A friendly and accessible book of 75 lists that will help anyone experiencing a change or loss--for readers of Maggie Smith, Cheryl Strayed, and Katherine May--from the creators of the popular What's Your Grief website and community.

Losses, big and small, turn your world upside down. What's Your Grief? will help you through all of them.

Many life changes need to be grieved, from the loss of a loved one to the loss of a job, from a breakup to a relocation, and all the rest of life's ebbs and flows. In What's Your Grief?, mental health professionals Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams help you examine, investigate, and move through the complex but universal experience of grief.

Through seventy-five engaging, informative, and accessible lists, such as to-do (and not-to-do) lists, bucket lists, interactive lists, and more, you'll discover:

- 5 Little-Known Truths About Grief
- 4 Reasons Guilt Is Even More Complicated Than You Think
- 9 Tips for Communicating What You Do (and Don't) Need
- 7 Common Defense Mechanisms
- And much more

There's no single way to experience grief. But this unique book will help you move through whatever it looks like and feels like to you.

Foraged and Grown is a culinary journey through the seasons with recipes that highlight herbal ingredients and share their use in various historic folk traditions. From Nettle Gnocchi and Hollyhock Wraps to Rose Roll-Out Cookies and Dandelion Root Drinking Chocolate, readers are in the hands of an expert who alchemizes foraged and grown plants into magic. Including a detailed plant guide, seasonal organization, and key ingredient swaps to make all recipes accessible, this is the perfect cookbook for anyone curious about the natural world, cooking with more plants, or eating with the seasons.

Journey through the seven feminine archetypes to rediscover your essential self

- Discover the seven feminine archetypes that prevail in the modern psyche--Maiden, Mother, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Mystic, and Queen--and how each influences us

- Explores each archetype's beneficial qualities, its connections to the physical-emotional-mental body, and its shadow aspects

- Engage in step-by-step creative practices, guided visualizations, mind-body rituals, and soulful poetry to help you embody each archetype and activate a life of fulfillment and happiness

Journey through the archetypal wisdom of the divine feminine to reclaim your authentic self and to follow your soul's longing. Embodiment teacher Mara Branscombe takes an intriguing look at the seven feminine archetypes that prevail in the modern psyche--Maiden, Mother, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Mystic, and Queen--and traces their continuing influence throughout different stages of our life, sometimes dormant, sometimes prominent. As she explores each archetype's beneficial qualities, its connections to the physical-emotional-mental body, and its shadow aspects, Mara highlights the positive impact these models can have if we embrace them and live them consciously. Step-by-step creative practices, guided visualizations, mind-body rituals, and soulful poetry allow you to embody each archetype, inviting in the light aspects as well as integrating the shadow. Embodiment techniques help you shift your consciousness and untangle from the habitual and unconscious patterns that dim your vital spark.

Weaving the fine strands of the archetypal wisdom into a rich tapestry, this guide provides soul-empowering mind-body formulas that become field notes on the visionary's path. As the embodied feminine within comes alive, you will discover how each cycle and experience in life are part of the continuous unfolding of your own living ceremony.

Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change.

Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it's a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion--causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background.

How can you fulfill your role as a caregiver without losing yourself? Conscious Caregiver teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it's full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this guide can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time.

In this new collection of 100 essays curated by The New York Times, students will find mentor texts written by their peers--13-to-18-year-olds--on a wide range of topics, including social media, race, video games, lockdown drills, immigration, tackle football, and the #MeToo movement. All of the essays were either winners or runners-up from The New York Times Learning Network 2014-2019 Student Editorial contests, in which students could take on any issue they liked and, in 450 words or fewer, persuade readers--including educators from around the country as well as Times judges--to adopt their point of view. The essays have been selected for their voice, style, and use of evidence, as well as to present snapshot of issues across a dozen categories that are of particular interest to adolescents.

Student Voice is also available as a package with Raising Student Voice: 35 Ways to Help Students Write Better Argument Essays, from The New York Times Learning Network, a teacher's companion guide packed with practical advice from teachers, Times editors, and even student winners about how to use these essays in writing instruction.

Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with This Huge Collection of Easy, All-Natural Products

Kick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with these simple, customizable projects. In this new and expanded edition of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home, Jan Berry adds 50 brand new recipes for a total of 151 in all, making this beloved book a complete and versatile resource. You'll learn how to make your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners, such as:
- Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser
- Triple Sunshine Body Butter
- Sleepy Time Bath Bombs
- Wildflower Shower Scrub Bars
- Lip Gloss Pots
- Cucumber Mint Soap
- Lemon Balm & Ginger Sore Throat Drops
- Lemon & Rosemary All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
- Lavender Laundry Detergent
- And so much more!

All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! The new edition is packed with even more basic formulas, so you can make your own one-of-a-kind creations. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.

This collectible box set combines The Illustrated Herbiary, Maia Toll's best-selling book on the magic and mysticism of plants, with a freestanding deck of 36 large gilt-edged oracle cards and a cloth carrying pouch for keeping botanical wisdom close at hand. For devotees of tarot, witchcraft, mysticism, botanicals, and beautiful art, this special edition makes a truly distinctive gift.

Also available in this transformative series: The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set, and The Illustrated Crystallary.

Whether on a walk a city park, local nature preserve, or national wilderness area, the wonders and healing power of nature are accessible to all. To enhance the experience and foster mindful observation, curiosity, and introspection, poet and nature lover Hannah Fries combines her own reflections and guided mindfulness exercises with a curated selection of inspirational writing from poets, naturalists, artists, scientists, and thinkers throughout the centuries and across cultures, including Japanese haiku masters, nineteenth-century European Romantics, American Transcendentalists, and contemporary environmentalists. Accompanied by beautiful forest photography, and a foreword by Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Being with Trees is a distinctive gift that invites frequent revisiting for fresh insights and inspiration.

In the style of a quote-a-day collection, this book from Wisdom's bestselling author Joanne Cacciatore distills down the award-winning book Bearing the Unbearable into easy-to-access small chunks, and includes much brand-new material, including new prose and poems from Dr. Jo and other sources as well.

From INDIES Gold Medal Award-Winner and Wisdom Bestseller Joanne Cacciatore

If you love, you will grieve--and nothing is more mysteriously central to becoming fully human. This book is a companion to carry with you throughout your day, to touch in with and be supported by when bearing the unbearable pain of a loved one's death--whether weeks or years since their passing. Our culture often makes the bereaved feel alone, isolated, broken, and like they should just "get over it"--this book offers a loving antidote. Open to any page and you'll find something that will instantly help you feel not alone, while honoring the full weight of loss.

This book is comprised of quotations from Bearing the Unbearable, and other sources as well, plus an enormous amount of new material from Dr. Jo. Especially well-suited for the grieving mind that may struggle with concentration, just 30 seconds on any page will empower, hearten, and validate any bereaved person--helping give strength and courage to bear life's most painful losses.

Praise for Bearing the Unbearable

"This masterpiece is the greatest gift I could give to someone entrenched in grief, or to the loved ones of the bereaved."--The Tattooed Buddha

"Simply the best book I have ever read on the process of grief."--Huffington Post

"Anyone who's trying to deal with a loss, or anyone who knows someone dealing with a loss, (and in truth, isn't that everyone?) will benefit from reading this amazing book."--Foreword Reviews

"It offers hope for those who feel like their loss has disconnected themselves forever from humanity and the circle of life."--Doug Bremner, MD, professor of psychiatry, Emory University and author of You Can't Just Snap Out of It

"This is a holy book, riddled with insight and compassion."--Francis Weller, author of The Wild Edge of Sorrow

Well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison of @newhappyco reveals the counterintuitive secrets to happiness and provides a practical guide to help us all learn how to live a happy life.

We all want to be happy, but happiness always seems to be out of reach -- until now. In New Happy, happiness expert Stephanie Harrison draws upon hundreds of studies to offer a life-changing guide to finding the happiness you have been looking for, all based on a decade of research and brought to life with beautiful artwork.

It's not your fault if you are unhappy. You have been told three lies: you're not good enough; you need to achieve fame, wealth, and power; and you need to do it all on your own. This is Old Happy, our society's false definition of happiness, and it's making us miserable. In this book, you'll learn the truth: you are enough, you have unique and important gifts, and using them to help other people leads to your happiness.

New Happy is your step-by-step guide to building the life you want. Accompanied by revelatory artwork that explains key concepts, Harrison takes you through the process of unwinding Old Happy, uncovering your own gifts, and using them to both improve your life and the world at the same time. If you have ever asked yourself, "Who am I really?" "When will I be happy?" or "What am I supposed to do with my life?" this book is for you.

Through an inspiring blend of art and science, New Happy will forever change the way that you see yourself and the world. Whether you're wondering what career you should choose, navigating a life transition, going through a difficult time, teaching your kids what matters most, or simply hoping to experience more joy every day, New Happy offers the proven path to a happier life and a better world.

Discover tools to help you build self-confidence for a better life.

From facing your fears to practicing acceptance and self-compassion, The Self-Confidence Workbook offers practical and effective strategies to help you bring out your best self. You'll learn how to guide yourself through having self-confidence in relationships, work, and health. With a goal-oriented approach, these proven strategies teach you to silence the self-critic within and help guide you toward living your best life with confidence.

This standout among self-help books helps you vanquish self-doubt with:

• DEFINING CONFIDENCE: A guide to understanding self-confidence by defining what it means to be confident and helping you determine your starting level of self-esteem.
• STRATEGIES FOR SELF-ACCEPTANCE: This book entails a 5-step program that begins with setting goals and uses evidence-based strategies to foster acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and more.
• INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Discover reflections, checklists, and quizzes to help you internalize lessons and concepts.

Improve self-confidence in all areas of your life to feel fully alive with this top choice in motivational books.

The Heart of Dominance is a how-to guide to the concepts and skills at the heart of consensual dominance. If you are new to dominance, still figuring out just what it's all about or what you want it to mean to you, then this book will provide you with a solid foundation from which to start. If you already practice dominance and are interested in improving your ability to create deep and lasting power dynamics then you'll find many advanced concepts and concrete techniques to integrate into your own personal style. If you have an interest in the bedrock principles of inspiring, deepening, maintaining and enjoying control over a person who dearly, desperately wants you to control them, then this book is for you.