Collection: Self-Development

The path toward ethical, authentic, and effective use of power is illuminated in this comprehensive crash course in developing external authority, navigating high-power roles and responsibilities, and finding personal power. The book combines cutting-edge psychological theory with practical exercises, stories, and examples from the author's experiences as a leadership coach and consultant to provide readers with the tools and instructions to find their unique map of powers. From bosses to parents, politicians to protesters, power rests in the hands of everyone, everywhere.

An investigative narrative that dives into the waste embedded in our daily lives--and shows how individuals and communities are making a real difference for health, prosperity, quality of life and the fight against climate change, by a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist

What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change--all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth exploration of the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives illuminates the ways in which we've been duped into accepting absolutely insane levels of waste as normal. Total Garbage also tells the story of individuals and communities who are finding the way back from waste, and showing us that our choices truly matter and make a difference.
Our big environmental challenges - climate, energy, plastic pollution, deforestation, toxic emissions--are often framed as problems too big for any one person to solve. Too big even for hope. But when viewed as symptoms of a single greater problem--the epic levels of trash and waste we produce daily--the way forward is clear. Waste is the one problem individuals can positively impact--and not just on the planet, but also on our wallets, our health, and national and energy security. The challenge is seeing our epic wastefulness clearly.
Total Garbage will shine a light on the absurdity of the systems that all of us use daily and take for granted--and it will help both individuals and communities make meaningful changes toward better lives and a cleaner, greener world.

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about being 9!

The best part about being 9 is learning how to VERB! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about slumber parties, disappearing homework assignments, and school talent shows, I'm 9, Everything's Fine Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any fourth grader! Play alone, in a group, or on the playground! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

I'm 9, Everything's Fine Mad Libs includes:

- Silly stories 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about being 9!
- Language arts practice Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.
- Fun with Friends each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

This Lowercase Alphabet wipe-clean workbook is a revised and extended edition of Priddy's successful Wipe Clean Workbook: Lowercase Alphabet, aimed at children ages 3-6.

It comes with a dry-wipe pen; tips for holding the pen correctly and good writing posture; a three-step system to help children recognize, trace, and write each letter; and lots of room for practice.

Illustrating the pages are colorful photographs and illustrations of things that begin with the letter, and there are fun activities so children can put to use their newly developed knowledge and fine-motor skills. Afterward, children can wipe the pages clean for when they are ready to try again.

A fantastic way to help children learn letter formation and develop their writing skills.

Positive psychologist and career coach Stella Grizont reveals eight skills for anyone to take control of their career and improve their happiness, satisfaction, and engagement.

Perhaps you're fantasizing about other roles or even careers but you have a sneaking suspicion that escaping might not be the answer to the satisfaction you seek. No matter where you work, your issues can follow. If you're miserable, bored, or feeling blah with your job, read this book to learn how to take back control of your flourishing. Step-by step, leading happiness expert Stella Grizont guides you through evidence-based techniques to help you feel fulfilled no matter where you work or who you work with. The Work Happiness Method teaches eight inner skills:

1. Resilience: Manage your mind, uplift your mood, and quiet your inner critic;
2. Clarity: Know what you really want and develop your own vision of success;
3. Purpose: Make conscious decisions with confidence and live your values every day;
4. Boundaries: Avoid burnout, stop people pleasing, and take care of yourself;
5. PlayMindset: Decrease anxiety while embracing uncertainty;
6. Discovery: Explore opportunities that most engage you;
7. Approach: Transform confrontations into conversations; and
8. Refocus: Return to what matters (without pushing so hard).

Let Stella help. Your life is too precious, your talent is too great, and the people you love are way too important for you to waste another day feeling miserable at work.

See the beauty that transforms a backyard garden into a kaleidoscope of colors. Forty most important garden flowers -- morning glory, hyacinth, delphinium, iris, tulip, peony, marigold, and many others -- handsomely drawn by author Stefen Bernath. You provide the colors from your own imagination or observation. Caption for each drawing gives common and scientific names, usual colors, blooming season, whether annual, perennial, or biennial. Each flower is reproduced in natural colors on the covers.

This guide to moths, native plants, and their environmental roles is an indispensable resource for gardeners, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts across the midwestern United States.

Gardening for Moths is the first book to show midwestern gardeners and naturalists why they should attract specific moth species to their properties and how to do it. The book's stunning color photographs and intriguing facts reveal the fascinating world of these insects, inspiring readers to incorporate moth-loving native plants into their landscapes. The authors emphasize the importance of moths and their caterpillars to ecological food webs, widening the book's appeal to birders and bat lovers as well.

The book consists of three main sections, beginning with a thorough overview of moths, including their

• population decline and conservation,
• importance in ecosystems,
• relationship with native plants, and
• predators and defenses

In addition, this first section features tips on how to attract and photograph moths at night.

In the next section the authors profile about 140 plant species, providing brief background, natural history, habitat, and growing notes for each along with lists of potential moths the plants may attract.

The third section highlights approximately 150 moth species, ordered taxonomically. These accounts include interesting facts about the life history of both the caterpillar and adult moth of each species. Each account also features a list of the species' common host plants.

Throughout the volume, inset text boxes provide additional fascinating moth facts. Beautiful photographs (most by the authors) illustrate every included plant and moth species. Select references, online resources, and quick reference tables round out this valuable resource.

A middle-grade-friendly introduction to Pacific Northwest flora, with outdoor activities, games and quizzes that make learning about nature fun! Great for families and educators.

Get dirty digging up roots. Crouch down to look closely at a carnivorous sundew dissolving a dragonfly. Munch some lemony-tasting miner's lettuce. Go on a scavenger hunt for some of nature's more surprising creations, like the arbutus tree, a sculpture of living copper. Make a soothing plantain salve to treat an itch. Learn which berries you can eat and which to avoid.

Time spent outdoors encourages children's self-confidence and independence, increases attention span and physical well-being, and fosters care for the environment. With the increasing intrusion of technology into daily life, and the challenges of climate chaos, it has never been more essential for parents and educators to encourage kids to engage with the natural environment. Plants are everywhere, even in urban areas where parks, empty lots and backyards offer the opportunity to learn from and connect to nature.

Drawing on her years of experience as a herbalist and outdoor educator, author Philippa Joly features more than fifty richly illustrated plant profiles, including information on identification and ecology, uses in Coastal Indigenous cultures, and fun activities--all in a way that is accessible and interesting to readers of all ages.

NEW BLACK & WHITE VERSION!

If you want to easily fill your Storage Pantry with Food that lasts up to 25 years, then keep reading.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 1 in 4 households experienced food insecurity in 2020. These numbers are expected to rise at the same time inflation is causing food prices to climb. Over the last few years, the alarming empty shelves are causing people to worry about scarcity.

Having the ability to store food for an uncertain future is key to maintaining a sense of stability. Long-term food storage solutions have become increasingly vital. Freeze-drying technology offers the perfect answer, allowing you to preserve food without compromising quality or nutrition.

Freeze-drying is a relatively new technology, and there isn't an abundance of information out there. This has created confusion about how to do it, misunderstandings about what can be freeze-dried, and fears about safety. A freeze-dryer can process foods and make them safe for long-term storage. These foods maintain their appearance, flavor, and nutrients better than any other food preservation method.

In this book, you will discover:

• Clear explanations of what to expect and why.
• Step-by-step instructions for the entire process, from fresh to the storage pantry.
• Which types of food you should NOT freeze-dry so you can avoid messy cleanups.
• Checklists to help a beginner feel like a pro right from the start!
• The simple setup needed to be successful with freeze drying.
• How to create Just-Add-Water meals for backpacking or camping trips.
• Details on which foods are great to freeze-dry.
• Troubleshooting information so you know where to get help.
• The correct sizes and weights to prepare the foods prior to processing.
• How to safely package freeze-dried foods for long-term storage.

Plus

• 40 Delicious recipes your family will enjoy time and time again!
• Recommended accessories and tools to increase efficiency.
• Instructions on freeze-drying the 108 most common foods.
• Links to 18 printable worksheets, including
• Quick-Start Checklist
• Reminder Steps
• Batch logs
• Rehydration Tips
• Maintenance sheets
• Conversion charts

A freeze-dryer is an appliance that is well worth the investment when you know how to use it. The steps for using a freeze-dryer can easily be learned. This book will help you avoid the steep learning curve so you can have results right away. Get started with your own freeze-dryer here: FDHR.2MHE.COM and grab the companion workbook in your size to have the ultimate record-keeper.

With this book, you can follow a proven systematic approach to freeze-drying with all the information and worksheets needed to guide you through each step of the process, from selection and preparation to packaging and storage. You can skip the research and start benefiting from freeze-dried foods right from the start.

Even a beginner who has never done food preservation before can use a freeze-dryer to process food that will remain healthy and delicious for many years. A size large HarvestRight Freeze-Dryer can process 2,500 pounds of food in a year. Now that is a lot of food security for your family!

Rarely has the pairing of two hues captured hearts and imaginations like the combination of blue and white. Whether they are the basis for an interior design motif or the focus of a table setting, these perennially adored partners sweep the spectrum, from serene shades as calming as a summer breeze to deep saturations as dramatic as they are inviting.

Living with Blue & White, from the editors of Victoria magazine, introduces readers to myriad possibilities for enfolding this timeless palette into one's home and lifestyle. Beginning with Welcoming Interiors, with its panoply of pretty spaces, each thoughtfully arranged chapter illustrates the many ways blue and white bestows its charms. Gracious Tables offers a visual road map for creating eye-catching tablescapes, sure to impress guests, while Cottage Charm gives readers a virtual tour of blissful retreats, all dressed in sublime shades. And for those who favor dreamy alabaster tones all on their own, The Peaceful Presence of White is a pleasure to peruse. From time immemorial, nature has been a source of inspiration, and the chapter Of Sea & Sky represents the soothing hues found in coastal waters and in the heavens above. Collectors will appreciate Cherished Treasures, which shows creative ways to display curated items, from flow blue china to milk glass, and anyone dreaming of a private sanctuary will find Personal Havens brimming with ideas. This color scheme plays well with others, too--Blue, White & Friends demonstrates that a cheerful pop of yellow or soft accents of green can blend beautifully within the blue-and-white framework.

As with all of Victoria's offerings, this keepsake volume is beautifully bound and features the captivating photography and eloquent prose that is a hallmark of the brand. Whether one is just awakening to the aesthetic charms of this beloved color collaboration or falling in love with it all over again, Living with Blue & White is certain to enchant as well as inspire.

The tradition in emergency services has been to largely ignore mental health. This has never, nor will it ever, work. Recently there has been increased awareness of burnout, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and first responder suicide. Unfortunately, awareness is not enough. Dramatic videos sharing war stories do not offer solutions for these problems. This book is designed to guide the audience toward solutions. Many people have asked me to write this book over the years. It seemed too daunting to me for a long time. After deploying to an active airport shooter situation along with a peer support team that I train and guide clinically, the Director of a large law enforcement organization learned of what we did and deemed our response as "best practice." This is the equivalent of a golden egg or Nobel Prize in my world. This alone spurred me to write the book!

Arounna Khounnoraj's Embroidery is a modern guide to this ancient craft.

Arounna will show you how to master the art of the decorative stitch through clear step-by-step instructions that demystify the embroidery stitches and teach you how to apply them through a collection of 20 botanical-inspired projects. The projects include bags, wall hangings, handkerchiefs, cushions and more. This book will inspire you to build on your skills and find your own personal style.

Packed with stunning lifestyle photography that draws on Arounna natural style and aesthetic, step-by-step illustrations will clearly show you how to start and finish each project neatly.

Embroidery offers a fresh approach in Arounna's signature style.

LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK PRIZE

'An essential guide' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES
'This book is perfect' WENN LAWSON
'One of the most important books in autism literature' CHARLOTTE AMELIA POE
'Wonderfully diverse and vibrant' FOX FISHER

In this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality.

From coming out to friends and family, staying safe in relationships and practicing safe sex, through to self-care and coping with bullying, being out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community and undergoing gender transition, this book is filled with essential information, advice, support and resources to help you on your journey, and also works as a primer on all things LGBTQIA+ for non-autistic teens who are just figuring it all out.

Written by an inspirational autistic queer woman, this is a must-read for every autistic teen wanting to live their very best queer life.

In The Flower Hunter, Lucy Hunter takes us on an inspirational journey through a year in her garden and artist's studio set among the mountains of North Wales.

Lucy's evocative, gently humorous words accompany her glorious photographs and exquisite floral arrangements, as she encourages the reader to marvel at the intricate cycles of the natural world, develop their own innate creativity, and to look for beauty in the everyday. Her garden provides the raw materials for Lucy's floral artistry--breathtaking naturalistic arrangements with all the painterly beauty and flourish of a Dutch still life. Simple projects accompany Lucy's text, from drying garden flowers for an autumnal wreath to making your own journals and natural dyes to assembling lavish arrangements that showcase the voluptuous beauty of garden roses. Lucy believes that we all have a creative voice buried deep within. The Flower Hunter will encourage you to find your own creativity and help it to blossom.

"Bursting with useful advice, especially for new gardeners." --Booklist

To be a successful gardener, you need to know two things: how to do something and when to do it. Both concepts are thoroughly tackled in The Month-By-Month Gardening Guide. This comprehensive approach to gardening guides home gardeners--whether you are growing vegetables, flowers, or houseplants--through a year of growing. Throughout, the emphasis is on organic, wildlife-friendly techniques. By following the guidance detailed in this hardworking primer, you'll be well on your way to a beautiful and bountiful garden that will provide pleasure throughout the year.