Collection: Self-Development

The Globe & Mail's #1 Business Book of the Year!

"ALL IN, ALL THE TIME"

Low performance and high turnover is not the result of lazy, apathetic workers. It's not about decreasing budgets. And it's not about a terrible economy.

It's about leadership that doesn't engage employees.

In Nine Minutes on Monday, leadership guru James Robbins argues that employee engagement comes down to one thing: a constant dedication to meeting the universal needs that drive performance excellence. In today's chaotic, high-stakes business environment, it is easy to get distracted from leadership responsibilities by focusing on tasks at hand instead of on strategy. But when you neglect to keep your leadership priorities in front of you, everyone suffers--your staff, your organization and, in the end, you.

Whether you lead a small team or an entire organization, you'll discover the nine keys to raising productivity, boosting morale, and increasing employee engagement. Nine Minutes on Monday combines proven engagement drivers and principles of human motivation into a simple system of execution that will show immediate results. Inside you'll find:

• The "9 Minute" template for maintaining focus on your leadership priorities--no matter how busy you are
• Three key questions that will help you connect purpose to paycheck for your staff
• A four-step formula for addressing subpar performance and driving complacency from the workplace
• A simple coaching model for fast-track staff development
• Four reward/recognition tools that will leave your employees feeling valued and motivated
• The one simple activity that will forge deep bonds of trust between you and your employees
• Three key ingredients that will immediately increase the motivation level of any employee

Being a great leader is never easy, but Robbins breaks it all down into essential components to reveal its fundamental simplicity. Nine Minutes on Monday is your road map to igniting purpose, passion, and engagement among your team members. Master and apply the tools and techniques inside, and your employees will be motivated, inspired, and equipped to bring their best to work each and every day.

Quick and simple leadership lessons for boosting performance, morale, and engagement

"James Robbins is a terrifi c observer, thinker, and storyteller. He also has marvelous insights about how leaders can help employees become more connected to their work setting. He weaves together personal stories with thoughtful leadership insights into a compelling book. If leaders will do the nine minutes he suggests each Monday morning, they will become what we have called 'meaning makers' who deliver enormous value to their employees, customers, investors, and communities." -- Dave Ulrich, professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; partner, The RBL Group; coauthor, The Why of Work

"It really works! Robbins provides simple and practical tools to help all managers get on the road toward becoming great leaders. These nine easy-to-use principles are relevant to today's work environment and yet so often overlooked. Thank you for helping me to make a difference to my team." -- Sue Travis, HR Manager, Lowe's

"Every manager in your workplace needs this book. Practical and easily doable ideas that will help turn your managers into truly inspiring leaders." -- Michael Kerr, "The Workplace Energizer" and author of Putting Humor to Work

"Great easy read with lots of practical applications for leaders looking to improve their game and really make a difference in the lives of those they lead." -- Debbie Stein, CFO AltaGas

Let's go on a wonderful treasure hunt! Designer Erinna Lee has drawn up a map to help you discover her most darling amigurumi.

Lottie the ladybug dreams of becoming a pilot, Charlie the platypus trains to become an Olympic athlete, Rosie the fawn gives her all to gardening and Rex the dinosaur professor has just discovered the fossils of the Crochetosaurus. And they have a lot more friends, with big hearts and even bigger dreams. Having these precious friends around will make you feel like the most fortunate person in the world!

The 15 amigurumi in this book are little gems, waiting to be discovered and cherished by you. They're outfitted with the most kawaii accessories that you can mix and match with the other characters as well. Erinna shares a wealth of information in this book, so with a couple of stitches and some soft yarn, you'll make your very own amigurumi treasure trove in no time!

Make time for the things that really matter in life. Find balance and happiness in your daily life, the Scandinavian way, with The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness!

There's a reason Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden consistently rank as the top 5 happiest countries on earth! Find out the secrets to their happiness and fulfillment in The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness, which shares centuries of Nordic wisdom, including:

• Lykke: Happiness is all around you (Denmark)
• Lagom: Just the right amount not too much, not too little (Sweden)
• Fika: Taking daily coffee breaks and other comforting rituals (Sweden)
• Hygge: Coziness brings comfort, courage, and happiness (Denmark)
• Sisu: Everyday courage, grit, and determination & acting rationally in the face of adversity

These basic principles will help you see how to have a happy life without buying anything, changing yourself, or making any other crazy drastic changes! Topics include simplicity, happiness, health & wellness, relationships, nature-inspired living, and more. Full of inspiring, encouraging ideas and charming illustrations! this thoughtful Scandinavian guide is sure to put a happy glow in your life.

The Yoga Sutras are a collection of ancient directions about the mental and physical benefits of yoga. In their original form they are brief concepts, perfect for remembering in an oral tradition, but which require a teacher's explanation to fully understand. Deborah Adele uses a lifetime of learning and study to bring understanding to these essential yoga concepts. The Sutras explain that the Kleshas create versions of the truth for our minds that are the most appealing. These appealing truths are often false and they create entanglements that prevent us from being truly happy. As we grasp for more appealing truths we only create a cycle of needs and wants that confusingly never satisfy. The physical and mental practices of yoga are designed to break this cycle of dissatisfaction. This book provides the insight needed to understand the Kleshas and guides the reader to simple attainable practices that they can easily add to their yoga routine.

This is the updated edition (2020) of the popular 2000 original, with more comfortable formatting and larger font. Finding one's purpose in life and fulfilling it is a desire we all share. Yet many of us are living the lives and dreams imposed upon us by our family, friends and society. Once we understand the fears, frustrations and loyalties that sabotage our dreams and best efforts at personal growth, we can free ourselves from doubt and defeat and find out what we really want to do with our lives. Who You Were Meant to Be explains how to use our inner guidance to find our most personal and energizing life purpose. Writing in a friendly, active style, psychologist Lindsay Gibson shows us how to get free of the misguided guilt and loyalty that confuse loving others with sacrificing oneself. We can undo self-defeating ideas and claim our right to happiness and autonomy in our life choices. Thanks to the author's clinical background, this book goes deep enough to address feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the common fears that can bring self-actualization to a standstill. Dr. Gibson offers a unique blend of inspiration and pragmatic advice to people who have been reluctant to put themselves first in their own lives. Who You Were Meant to Be provides a practical road map out of old habits and shows how to forge a new path on which each of us can discover or recover our true purposes in life and become the people we want to be.

When author Dawn DiRaimondo, PsyD, lost her brother in 2004, she found only one book on sibling loss. So, she wrote the book she wished she had then.

Surviving Sibling Loss: The Invisible Thread that Connects Us Through Life and Death is the gold standard of grief books, helping not only people who are grieving but also their therapists, partners, and friends better support their loved ones. The chapters are deliberately short and full of easy-to-find resources, and the book can be read cover to cover or picked up and put down again. This structure aids those who are struggling, who fatigue and lose focus easily under the weight of their grief.

Dr. DiRaimondo is a clinical psychologist whose specialties include working with clients who have experienced significant loss, including the loss of children, siblings, spouses, grandchildren, and young parents. Surviving Sibling Loss interweaves her personal and professional experience and knowledge of bereavement as well as the perspectives of fourteen individuals she interviewed who also lost siblings.

The perfect gift for any dad, this keepsake memory book is a special place to record special moments, stories, and advice that you want to pass down to your children one day.

Dad's Story is a guided journal thoughtfully designed to help dads of all ages write down memories that they want to preserve and share with their children and family. Designed by bestselling artist and author Korie Herold, this keepsake book provides dads with thoughtful writing prompts and plenty of journaling pages to record memories from their childhood, school years, early adulthood, and more. Show dad that you love him and want to hear more about his life with this timeless gift that's ideal for Father's Day, birthdays, or any time of year.

Sections and writing prompts include:
- Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favorite toys or playtime activities?
- School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager?
- Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most?
- Love and Family: What's your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a dad?
- Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down?
- Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received?
- Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your family

Special features include:
- Elegant linen with gold foil cover
- Acid-free and archival paper
- Layflat design allows you to easily write in the book
- Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember

A practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architects

Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects.

Explore an overview of architectural movements and designers from prehistory to modern-day, and check out inspiring interviews with working professionals. With tons of practical advice for pursuing a career, you'll find out how you can become an architect and help build an environmentally responsible world from the ground up!

Go beyond other architecture books for teens with:

• Architecture essentials--Get to know the five basic elements of architecture: structure, program, economics, aesthetics, and region.
• Creative career options--Learn what it means to work in residential or industrial architecture, specialize in historic preservation, create landscapes, innovate in urban planning, and more.
• Real-world examples--Go behind the scenes on real architectural projects with colorful illustrations, breakdowns of the design process, and thoughtful examinations of their impact.

Learn all about the role of an architect with this comprehensive selection in architecture books for teens.

Bring your beloved Pokémon friends to life in this unique collection of paper crafts inspired by the rich world of Pokémon!

From DIY pop-up creations to paper-cut decorations, bring the world of Pokémon into your home with this book of colorful, fun paper craft projects. Each Pokémon craft provides clear instructions for trainers of all ages, plus fun facts and stories from the adventures of Ash and friends. You'll use paper-crafting methods such as DIY pop-ups, Kirigami, and more on your journey to becoming a crafting master.

INCREDIBLE PAPER PROJECTS: Make some of your favorite Pokémon and Pokémon memorabilia, including a 3D Pokédex and Poké Ball!

PROJECTS FOR EVERY CRAFTER: No matter your skill level, you'll find a wide variety of vibrant Pokémon crafts to make, ranging from paper-cut decorations to incredible pop-up scenes!

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions guide you through each crafting project, ensuring your success.

COMPLETE TEMPLATES: Pokémon: Paper Crafts includes a template on sturdy paper for each craft to help even beginning crafters achieve impressive results!

COMPLETE YOUR LIBRARY: Looking for more creative fun? My Pokémon Cookbook is available to take you on a Pokémon culinary adventure, Pokémon Wisdom: A Journal for Embracing Your Inner Trainer helps you be the best Trainer you can be, Pokémon: My Super Awesome Pokémon Journey provides a myriad of fun activities, and the Pokémon: Trainer's Mini Exploration Guide series provides fascinating facts and fun stories about your favorite Pokémon friends!

This 50 Unique Color by number Design book is perfect gift everyone.

Everybody can draw and color by number in this design. This book is best for drawing and coloring Stress Relieving Designs for Adults Relaxation. Our mindful Color by number books for adults is a wonderful activity calming the mind and reducing stress levels. Our color by number book has a variety of fun and challenging to do color in the pictures for you to enjoy. This book is the best printed for the customer who loves drawing and coloring by number. This book has also every color name for coloring. This is best practice Books for everyone. So, buy this book with no tension.

Bring an array of aliens--both weird and familiar--to your science fantasy adventures with Interstellar Species, the newest rulebook for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game!

This gorgeously illustrated reference provides deep dives on 25 playable Starfinder species, each with thematic player options usable by any character, plus new options for 7 Starfinder character classes. There's also a system for easily creating your own playable species, and a catalog of around 100 thematic nonplayer characters ready to slot into any adventure! A new class, the evolutionist, allows you to transform yourself over time into an eldritch being, mechanized construct, sepulchral undead, or riot of biological potential, each with unique abilities--and drawbacks, should you allow your transformation to grow out of control.

Live mindfully and stay present every day with this guided reflection journal.

Embrace mindfulness as a regular part of your routine. Proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate positivity, mindfulness is the simple, conscious act of being present in the moment. While most often associated with meditation, mindfulness can be so much more: an intentionally drawn breath to calm your heart rate, a meal eaten without distractions, a focused midday walk. This 90-day mindfulness journal features a flexible, guided template designed to help you track your progress and record your success, ideal for anyone trying to improve focus and embrace the present.

Each daily spread includes a morning practice for beginning your day with intention and an evening practice for reflecting on your challenges and achievements, with opportunities to record your goals, obstacles, meditations, moods, activities, distractions, and more. The perfect self-care or inspirational gift for women and men, this mindfulness log creates a personal wellness diary that will allow you to save those insights for years to come and cultivate a more balanced life.

Additional details:

Ideal 5.75" x 8.25" size and durable flexibound format offer plenty of writing space while being small enough to travel easily

Easy to write on archival paper takes pen and pencil nicely with 184 lined, acid-free pages

Deluxe design with vegan leather cover, foil accents, removable cover band, and helpful ribbon marker make for a lasting keepsake

Delicate, contemporary illustrations encourage a calming mindset and lovely backdrop for deep reflection

Journal simply with guided meditation prompts, lists, and mood trackers that make it easy to check in with yourself morning and night, relieve stress, and promote positivity

Build your collection: Mindfulness is part of Insight Editions' successful line of Inner World guided journals, including Gratitude, Manifesting, Meditation, Self-Care, Recharge, Connection, and more

Rhonda McCrimmon brings the ancient, healing wisdom of Celtic shamanism to life so we can break free from the chains of past traumas, hurts, and heartaches and live a whole, connected, and more meaningful life.

Celtic shamanism is a spiritual tradition whose origins predate the arrival of Christianity in northern Europe. According to this ancient tradition, the root of a person's physical, spiritual, and emotional health comes from the balancing the body's three energy centers called the "three cauldrons," the Cauldron of Warming, the Cauldron of Motion, and the Cauldron of Wisdom. The Celts believed a person must activate, nurture, and maintain all three cauldrons to live a whole, connected, meaningful life.

Now, Rhonda McCrimmon--a beloved shamanic teacher-- takes readers on a spiritual journey from the lowest of the three energetic cauldrons to the highest, sharing practices to cultivate each cauldron's unique potential.

• The Cauldron of Warming, the wellspring of our innate knowledge, can be drained by past traumas, leaving us anxious and fearful. McCrimmon teaches you how to replenish this cauldron and restore your birthright of inner peace and security.
• The Cauldron of Motion is on its side at birth but fills as we experience deep grief or joy. It is the source of our capacity to love and nurture. Learn how to balance this cauldron, establish healthy boundaries, and protect yourself from emotional drain.
• The Cauldron of Wisdom is upside down at birth. When it is righted, we receive one of the most sublime gifts of Celtic spirituality--a profoundly felt connection with nature.

In each chapter, McCrimmon provides self-reflections and other exercises designed to help readers:

• Activate and balance your inner cauldrons.
• Dispel fear by tapping into your innate wisdom.
• Work through past traumas, foster love, and nurture emotional resilience.
• Manifest creative potential through rituals and meditations.

The book also explores the tradition of Celtic fire festivals and the sacred practice of saining. Regardless of your ancestral roots, Rhonda McCrimmon invites you to explore this ancient wisdom and begin your journey down the shaman's path. The book includes a foreword by HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training.

Become an Expert on Magic Mushrooms, Grow Your Own Natural Apothecary and Discover How to Use Them for Healing!

Have you heard about magic mushrooms and their exceptional healing properties?

Do you want to learn more about psilocybin, a natural psychedelic compound of mushrooms?

Are you looking for a complete guide on the biological and chemical properties of magic mushrooms?

If you answered "Yes" to at least one of those questions, then keep reading...

Magic mushrooms have been wrongly presented in the media. However, much scientific research has proven these mushrooms' healing properties, with powerful and therapeutic effects in treating chronic diseases such as cancer and various cardiovascular problems.

Magic mushrooms can successfully treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental issues.

In this guide, you will discover

- How our ancestors used these mushrooms to utilize their healing properties

- Classification of prominent psilocybin species, their life cycle, and how they reproduce

- The natural habitats of psilocybin mushrooms

- Growing at your home - methods, conditions, and equipment

- Therapeutic Supremacies and Hallucinogenic Impacts

- The legal status

- And much more!

This book will ensure you avoid common mistakes and have a pleasant, safe, and healthful experience.

So, forget everything you've heard about magic mushrooms, and let this book open your eyes to many healing and divine properties of this incredible Mother Nature gift!

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Taming the Tiger Within is a handbook of meditations, analogies, and reflections that offer pragmatic techniques for diffusing anger, converting fear, and cultivating love in every arena of life-a wise and exquisite guide for bringing harmony and healing to one's life and relationships.

Acclaimed scholar, peace activist, and Buddhist master revered by people of all faiths, Thich Nhat Hanh has inspired millions worldwide with his insight into the human heart and mind. Now he focuses his profound spiritual wisdom on the basic human emotions everyone struggles with on a daily basis.

A forgotten book by one of history's greatest thinkers reveals the surprising connections between happiness, virtue, fame, and fortune.

Adam Smith may have become the patron saint of capitalism after he penned his most famous work, The Wealth of Nations. But few people know that when it came to the behavior of individuals--the way we perceive ourselves, the way we treat others, and the decisions we make in pursuit of happiness--the Scottish philosopher had just as much to say. He developed his ideas on human nature in an epic, sprawling work titled The Theory of Moral Sentiments.

Most economists have never read it, and for most of his life, Russ Roberts was no exception. But when he finally picked up the book by the founder of his field, he realized he'd stumbled upon what might be the greatest self-help book that almost no one has read.

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith's forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith's insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were three hundred years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place? Smith's unexpected answers, framed within the rich context of current events, literature, history, and pop culture, are at once profound, counterintuitive, and highly entertaining.