Collection: Self-Development

"We are made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan

Give someone you know a pat on the back. A special thank-you. A big thumbs-up! In dozens of inspiring, uplifting quotes rendered as beautiful hand-lettered art by more than 30 popular graphic designers and artists, this little book of great thoughts is motivation and affirmation made timeless. Plus there are playlists, book and movie recommendations, upbeat activities--even recipes for sweet pick-me-ups.

"The Best Puzzles Are Made by Happy Employees." So Ad Age describes the credo of Nikoli, the Japanese puzzle company that invented the Sudoku craze and supplies 100% of the puzzles published in Japanese newspapers and magazines. And when they say "made," they mean literally handmade--unlike the computer-generated puzzles found in other American Sudoku products.

And that's one of the features that makes THE ORIGINAL SUDOKU BOOK 2-- and THE ORIGINAL SUDOKU, published between seasons and already with 115,000 copies in print--unique. The books celebrate the compulsive joy of Sudoku with symmetry, smartness, and elegance. They invite you to match wits with the experts, to step into the 81-cell arena with a puzzle maker who has fiendishly anticipated your next step. Fun without frustration.

Other features? More all-new puzzles--over 300, arranged from "Easy" to "Very Hard." The same chunky, easy-to-tote format, because once addicted you will be toting it around everywhere. An informative introduction that shows you how to approach and solve the puzzles. Plus an entirely new idea--an unprecedented tutorial on how to create your very own handmade Sudoku puzzles.

The obsession continues.

At last! The classic screenwriting workbook--now completely revised and updated--from the celebrated lecturer, teacher, and bestselling author, Syd Field: "the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world"* No one knows more about screenwriting than Syd Field--and now the ultimate Hollywood insider shares his secrets and expertise, completely updating his bestselling workbook for a new generation of screenwriters. Filled with new material--including fresh insights and anecdotes from the author and analyses of films from Pulp Fiction to Brokeback Mountain--The Screenwriter's Workbook is your very own hands-on workshop, the book that allows you to participate in the processes that have made Syd Field's workshops invaluable to beginners and working professionals alike. Follow this workbook through to the finish, and you'll end up with a complete and salable script! Learn how to: - Define the idea on which your script will be built- Create the model--the paradigm--that professionals use- Bring your characters to life- Write dialogue like a pro- Structure your screenplay for success from the crucial first pages to the final actHere are systematic instructions, easy-to-follow exercises, a clear explanation of screenwriting basics, and expert advice at every turn--all the moment-to-moment, line-by-line help you need to transform your initial idea into a professional screenplay that's earmarked for success.The Perfect Companion Volume to Syd Field's Revised and Updated Edition of Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting*Hollywood Reporter

- 350 fun and entertaining cryptoquotes featuring inspirational and Full of Wisdom quotes from people throughout history. - Easy-to-read, large print cryptograms for adults with plenty of space to solve each puzzle. - Contains one or two sets of hints, answer key, and solutions.

In this book, you will find: - More than three hundred carefully selected cryptogram puzzles - This book is meticulously formatted and proofread - no spinning your wheels on typos, grammar mistakes, hint errors, or code repetitions. - LARGE PRINT FORMATTING!, and there is plenty of space for finding solutions. - These puzzles are Child Friendly. We do not use quotations with swear words or Rude phrases. - Keep your brain young and fit. Puzzle-solving can slow or reduce cognitive decline.

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Dive in the splashy underwater world of Natasha Tishchenko (natura_crochet)! Aquatic amigurumi have never been this colorful, bubbly, and fun before, and you'll be surprised to find how easy it is to make them all yourself. Natasha Tishchenko has designed a school of splendid amigurumi who live underneath and above the water, and they're ready to make a big splash in your yarn stash! Play along with the comical octopus, enjoy a cup of tea with the chatty seagull, get some swimming lessons from the patient walrus, and join the fisherman on his early morning trip. And there are many more marine friends waiting to meet you! With step-by-step pictures and video tutorials, beginners as well as advanced crocheters can create a whole 'funquarium' of their own!

You may not know it yet, but sleep is awesome! Every living thing needs sleep: you, your grownup, your teacher, EVERYONE. Why? Sleep is when our brains and bodies rest and get stronger. Getting good sleep is how we stay healthy and are able to do all our favorite things. And here's something extra special: sleep helps us be the best versions of ourselves with each new day.

Core themes in this book:

Bodies, Confidence, Life, Patience

Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups.

Is it the deepest lake, the highest peak, or the largest waterfall? You won't know until you start coloring! Use the color code at the bottom of each picture to apply the hues to the corresponding numbered spaces, then see the amazing final image take shape before your eyes. Gather up your pencils, start coloring and let your creativity run free as you make your very own unique masterpieces from these images of natural wonders.

Looking for a creative and relaxing activity that will allow you to channel your inner artist? All you need is a set of colored pencils or markers in hues corresponding to the squares below. Then just color in each section of the image according to the numbers. Each illustration is of an amazing natural wonder. You'll enjoy trying to guess the place before it reveals itself at the end (there's also a clue to help you guess the answer). For example, on the opposite page is an image of a flat-topped Norwegian cliff that offers stunning views of the fjords, mountains and valleys below. Can't wait to see how each picture will look when it's finished? You can peek at the answer key on page 64--but it's more fun to guess as you go! Grab some pencils and get started. Happy coloring!Looking for

Discover the calming effects of reverse coloring

Relax your mind as you create beautiful art with this reverse coloring book. The watercolor pages are just waiting for you to doodle and draw on top of them, whether it's objects, shapes, patterns, or whatever else helps you release your worries.

• No skill required--Just be present in the moment and allow yourself to unwind.
• Easy doodling--Sturdy paper is designed to absorb ink without bleeding through.
• Get creative--Embrace doodling without expectations because there's no right or wrong way to use this coloring book.

Nurture your well-being as you doodle and draw.

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favourite song or rhyme. Simple and clear signing instructions allow anyone to join in.

Nothing happens to any man which he is not formed by nature to bear.

Throughout his life, the great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius would write down personal notes ranging from a single sentence to several pages on his observations in his everyday life. These notes, written originally in Greek, would be the basis for how he could improve himself and his stature amongst his peer, and how he would conduct himself in the world. After his death, these notes were collected to form one volume titled Meditations. Separated into twelve chapters, Marcus Aurelius's famous philosophical work provides a clear insight into the stoic philosophy that was prevalent during the Roman Empire. Presented here is the unmodified 1862 George Long translation published under the original title The Thoughts of the Emperor M. Aurelius Antoninus. This translation was greatly esteemed, for it kept a faithful direct translation of the original Greek text.

George Long: Born November 4th, 1800, in Lancashire, England, George Long was a Cambridge-educated scholar, historian, and linguist of Latin and Greek. He directly contributed to the translations and commentary of works from antiquity previously without scholarly editions, including Cicero's Orations, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and Discourses of Epictetus, among many others. He died in 1879.

Marcus Aurelius: Born in A.D. 121, Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from A.D. 161 to A.D. 180. He is widely recognized as the last of the "Five Good Emperors," and was the last emperor of the Roman Empire's "Pax Romana" age, a time of relative peace and stability. Contemporary biographers call Marcus Aurelius "the philosopher" for his book on philosophy titled Meditations. He had 14 descendents, including his successor Commodus. He died in 180 A.D.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. You may even feel like a prisoner, trapped with your intrusive thoughts. And while OCD can have a devastating impact on your life, getting real help can be a challenge.

Combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD offers practical and accessible tools for managing the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges that are associated with OCD. With this workbook, you will develop present-moment awareness, learn to challenge your own distorted thinking, and stop treating thoughts as threats and feelings as facts.

This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new meditations, information, and chapters on emotional and mental contamination, existential obsessions, false memories, and more.

If you're ready to take back your life back from OCD--and start living with more joy in the moment--this workbook has everything you need to get started right away.

Build focus, boost attention, and stay calm with activities and strategies based in mindfulness for teens

Between friends, school, home life, and everything else going on, life can be overwhelming during your teenage years. But practicing mindfulness for teens can help you keep your cool, stay focused, and be present in any situation-even the difficult ones.

The Mindfulness Workbook for Teens is full of exercises, strategies, and meditations to help you practice mindfulness so you can cultivate peace and achieve balance in your life no matter what's going on. Learn practical methods for mindful test-taking, moving through strong emotions, navigating relationships with parents and peers, and much more.

This engaging workbook about mindfulness for teens includes:

• Mindfulness 101-Learn about what mindfulness for teens is (and isn't), the changes that are happening in the teenage brain, the power of staying present, and beyond.
• Real-life scenarios-See how mindfulness for teens works in real life with strategies that are built around real situations you might be going through, like stress about your grades, the pressure to fit in and be liked, and more.
• Room to reflect-Get plenty of space to write about your experiences while you're completing the activities so you can reflect on your growth.

Navigate your teenage years with a calm and focused perspective-these practical tools and exercises based in mindfulness for teens will show you how!

More than 200 fun dot-to-dot puzzles pack the pages of this book and are designed to be easy on the eyes.

The inviting puzzles in Large Print Wonderful Dot-to-Dot include outdoor scenes, cityscapes, animals, and more. Each one includes easy-to-see numbers and dots that lessen eye strain...all while being lots of fun!

• Puzzles are a relaxing and enjoyable activity for people of all ages.
• They're also great for the brain. Boost mental acuity and stay sharp with puzzles.
• Great for road trips and staycations.

Challenge your teen's mind and strengthen their logical thinking
Want to boost your teen's brainpower? This standout among puzzle books for teens is the way to go! From clever crosswords to challenging cryptograms, this delightfully difficult book of mind-benders is packed full of fun new ways to learn. Your teen will hone their critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills as they solve each perplexing puzzle.
Go beyond other puzzle books for teens with:

• Many types of puzzles--Get everything puzzle books for teens should have, including analogies, crosswords, anagrams, logic puzzles, and sudoku.
• 100 brain challenges--Keep the fun going with enough puzzles to keep even the most clever student busy.
• Skill building--Help your teen level up their abilities with puzzles that start out simple but get tougher as they go.

Encourage your teen to sharpen their mind (and take a break from screens!) with the top choice in puzzle books for teens.

A rich source of embroidery stitches, techniques and projects from the Royal School of Needlework.

Review from Mary Corbet's Needle 'n' Thread:
In a nutshell: The RSN Book of Embroidery is an extensive, multi-technique-encompassing reference book that would make a good addition to any needleworker's bookshelf. If you've wanted the content of the Essential Stitch Guides but were hesitant to collect each individual book, now you can have them all in one more affordable package - and that's pretty neat!

New from the world-renowned Royal School of Needlework, this beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork and silk shading. Containing all the trusted, bestselling content from the RSN Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book is a must-have for all embroiderers. Fully redesigned and integrated, the original eight titles have been given a new lease of life in this larger format.

For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest's climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood!

For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can't afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes:

* Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement.

* Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity

* Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans

* Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden

* Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil

* Techniques for propagating your own native plants

* Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods