Collection: Self-Development

Little ones will love bringing the farmyard to life with this adorable sound book. Press the pages and hear hens clucking, cows mooing and much more, and pore over colorful scenes include a sheepdog rounding up sheep, a piglet playing in the mud and ducks splashing in the pond. With simple text, holes to peek through and fingertrails to explore.

From anemones to zooplankton--500 awesome ocean facts for kids ages 8 to 12

Do you know a kid who's captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean's surface? This amazing entry into ocean books for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks!

Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with ocean trivia such as:

• Sea cucumbers can eject some of their organs to defend themselves and then regrow them within a few weeks.
• The Challenger Deep is the deepest place on Earth, almost 7 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
• Blue whales are the largest animals that have ever lived--their tongue weighs as much as an entire elephant!

Kids will light up as they discover fascinating fishes and deep-sea giants with the best in ocean books for kids.

For fans of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and Tiny Beautiful Things, this behind-closed-doors exploration from an acclaimed psychotherapist of the twelve fundamental psychological needs we all share "provides a roadmap of how one might approach their own transformation by becoming willing to admit their deepest desires" (Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author).

What do we want? And how do we get it?

Chloe is beautiful and fiercely bright, but she feels desperately deprived. Elliot, lost and adrift, is secretly grieving the loss of his famous lover. Rosie has always tried to follow the rules of cultural expectations, but a year into her marriage, she still hasn't had sex with her husband. Dwight is determined to be upbeat, even in the face of his wife's betrayal.

Each of us, at certain moments in our lives, can feel lost or confused. We often don't know how to get what we want, but we share some universal desires: to love and be loved; understanding, power, attention, freedom; to create, to belong, to win, to connect, to control; and we want what we shouldn't. In each of these twelve chapters, focused on one of these desires, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber takes you behind closed doors of her therapy sessions as she guides clients towards startling insights and profound change.

With a warm and compassionate voice, Weber blends dramatic and moving personal stories with careful research in this "brilliant and wise" (The Times, London) guide to living well that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Political theorist, philosopher, and feminist thinker Hannah Arendt's On Violence is an analysis of the nature, causes, and significance of violence in the second half of the twentieth century. The public revulsion against violence and nonviolent philosophies continues to diminish in the twenty-first century. In this classic and still all too resonant work, Hannah Arendt puts her theories about violence into historical perspective, examining the relationships between war and politics, violence and power. Questioning the nature of violent behavior, she reveals the causes of its many manifestations, and ulitmately argues against Mao Zedong's dictum "power grows out of the barrel of a gun," proposing instead that "power and violence are opposites; where one rules absolutely, the other is absent."“Incisive, deeply probing, written with clarity and grace, it provides an ideal framework for understanding the turbulence of our times.”--The Nation

Doing word search and other puzzles can help to keep our aging brains fit.

Stimulate your brain by doing these bible hymns and themes large print word searches.This pretty word search book makes a great gift for mothers, or friends, or grandma's.

BUY YOUR BIBLE WORD SEARCH NOW AND START BOOSTING YOUR BRAIN POWER

8.5" x 11" 141 Pages

70 Word Searches and 70 Solutions One Word Search Per Page With 24 Search Words

INCLUDES BIBLE THEMES AND HYMNS SUCH AS:

How Great Thou Art

Amazing Grace

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

O Come All Ye Faithful

Women Of The Bible

Names Of Jesus

Food Of The Bible

A favorite indoor-outdoor flower adorns the summer in colorful bursts of petals.

Perhaps the most abundantly blooming plant, hydrangeas have captivated gardeners and cultivators alike with their old-fashioned charm and tantalizing colors. From late spring to early autumn, they burst from the ends of stems in natural bouquets of vibrant pink, stunning white, lavender, rose, and blue. With over 75 species and 600 named cultivars that range over the world, the variety makes them perfect for any occasion.

Georgianna Lane's entrancing photography showcase the varieties of nature's firework flower, such as the intensely colored Alpenglühen and the airy Lanarth White, while Naomi Slade imparts her gardening expertise for the fullest bloom of this rewarding flower. Readers will discover the wide array that hydrangeas have to offer, and why these bountiful blossoms are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants and gifts.

Creating a Life Together provides step-by-step practical information on how to establish an intentional community. It deals with structural, interpersonal and leadership issues, decision-making methods, vision statements, and the development of a legal structure, as well as profiling model communities.

Discover how to become self-sufficient through foraging
- cut back on your expenses while living a healthy lifestyle! Foraging is one of the best ways to become self-reliant and get rich source of nutritious food... for free! However, to forage responsibly, you must be aware of your environment and the legal situation of the region. - enjoy the freedom of knowing your way in nature and the fun of a foraging journey. The Great Lakes region is one of the more popular sites for foraging, but not every plant you find can be consumed, and some plants may be endangered or at-risk, and therefore shouldn't be harvested.
There are a lot of other things to consider if you want to forage properly and succeed in this endeavor.
That's why this book was created - to guide you through the ins and outs of foraging in the Great Lakes.
Inside, you'll find everything you need to know to get started with foraging. Here is just a fraction of what you'll discover: ● 45 edible and medicinal herbs for foraging - know their specific health benefits, which parts to use, and how to consume them● The foraging traditions of the indigenous people in the Great Lakes region - get ready to learn from their ancient practices● How to forage ethically and sustainably - ensure that you and other foragers get a continuous supply● 5 benefits of foraging - see which one resonates with you the most● How to harvest, prepare and store different plant parts to maximize their utility● 10 essential things to bring with you when hunting for edible wild food and medicinal plants● 4 preservation methods to help you save time and money● How to identify and avoid poisonous plants - don't compromise your life and the lives of those you love● How to harvest this highly nutritious plant (hint: even just a small amount of it can give you more nutrients than root vegetables)● Urban foraging: best cities in the Great Lakes region to begin your forager's journey... and the types of places to steer clear of And much more. The future is uncertain, but if you learn how to be resourceful, you'll be able to get through the tough times, no matter when they happen.Start equipping yourself with the right knowledge today so you can go out and enjoy what foraging has to offer.

A thoughtful, inclusive, and vividly illustrated guide to help Black people--and all people of color--heal from racial trauma using vital tools from an expert in mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork.

It is your right to survive. It is your right to thrive. Mindfulness and breathwork will help you do just that.

Racism is more than just an interpersonal experience. It is a systemic injustice that affects the lives of Black people, and all people of color, in countless ways. Doctors and psychologists have discovered the wide-ranging--and often devastating--effects of racism on one's emotional, physical, and mental health, from high blood pressure and heart problems to anxiety and depression. Yet studies show that mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork can significantly reduce these issues. This is where Zee Clarke comes in.

In this powerful book, Clarke draws on her professional expertise and her lived experience as a Black woman to share mindfulness exercises, breathwork practices, and meditative tools centered on healing from and surviving racial trauma. Filled with deeply personal stories highlighting the many systemic challenges that people of color face, this mixture of guide and memoir offers thirty-three practical techniques based on the emotions elicited from these experiences. Whether you are coping with police brutality, racial profiling, microaggressions, or even imposter syndrome, Black People Breathe gives you the tools to process these complex feelings physically, mentally, and emotionally. Though this collection was created to facilitate healing for communities of color, it also offers allies insight into the discrimination and inequity that these communities face, creating a space for deeper empathy and the inspiration to drive change.

Beautifully designed with gorgeous, vibrant illustrations, Black People Breathe takes a radically inclusive approach to mindfulness, allowing communities of color the opportunity to embark on a journey towards racial healing.

In The Circle of Fire, bestselling author, don Miguel Ruiz, inspires us to enter into a new and loving relationship with ourselves, with our fellow humans, and with all of creation. Through a selection of beautiful essays, prayers, and guided meditations, Ruiz prepares our minds for a new way of seeing life, and opens our hearts to find our way back to our birthright: heaven on earth. The result is a life lived in joy, harmony, and contentment.

In my teachings, "The Circle of Fire" ceremony celebrates the most important day of our lives: the day when we merge with the fire of our spirit, and return to our own divinity. This is the day when we recover the awareness of what we really are, and make the choice to live in communion with that force of creation we call "Life" or "God." From that day forward, we live with unconditional love in our hearts for ourselves, for life, for everything in creation.

This book, first published in 2001 as "Prayers: A Communion with Our Creator, " will remind you of what you really are. It has always been my favorite book, and now in honor of my favorite prayer, it has been appropriately renamed "The Circle of Fire." -- don Miguel Ruiz

The Highlights Book of How is the winner of the:

• 2022 National Parenting Product Award
• Mom's Choice Award, Gold
• National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

How was the moon formed? How does hair grow? How exactly does popcorn pop? Hearing a lot of questions like this lately? Highlights has the answers! The Highlights Book of How features some of kids' most inquisitive science questions about how things work submitted by real readers over the years alongside expert answers so curious kids everywhere can learn exciting new things. Integrating STEM content, experiments and activities, this 352-page how-things-work book offers in-depth explanations based on things kids are curious about.

Focusing on numerous branches of science sprinkled throughout exciting chapters like Everyday Technology, Amazing Animals, Wild Weather and many others, kids keep entertained and excited as they flip through the highly visual, full-color pages of this how-to book that will elevate their collection of STEM books.

Kids can enjoy hours of hands-on fun as they discover how things are made by creating clouds in jars, building model dinosaurs out of marshmallows, making their own shampoo and more with tons of screen-free activities and crafts. Not only does this new playtime staple treat kids to hours of screen-free fun, but it also promotes a love for STEM learning through information, exercises and activities that don't feel like homework.

By applying methods of critical thinking, engineering and more, kids can thrive as they continue to question the world around them and excitedly seek out answers to those questions. Companion to Highlights' best-selling Book of Things to Do, this can't-miss book will have curious kids of all ages eager to explore the world around them.

A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to finding food in the woods and living off the land, by respected wilderness survivalists.

With text by wilderness survivalists, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and clean and cook the catch; recognize edible plants, fruits, berries, and nuts; locate bird eggs; catch edible insects; and find potable water. Also included is information on building a fire and preparing food without utensils.

In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World War II. After more than five years of fighting, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. One April morning, a duck searching for a nesting spot lands on a tall post sticking out of the Milwaukee River. Situated near a busy drawbridge and the noisy city of Milwaukee, this was an unlikely, precarious spot for a soon-to-be-mama duck to build her nest. But that is exactly where Gertie (named by a local reporter) decides to make her home and lay her eggs. Once local newspapers report the story, crowds begin visiting the bridge to watch Gertie and speculate how she will safely hatch her babies. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful tale of the plucky duck, raising spirits, and giving readers a shared sense of community.

Beloved for its years of producing quality publications for knitters, Leisure Arts is pleased to present this second edition of the best knit baby afghans from its favorite designers. These 33 classic afghans are sure to be adored by babies and moms alike.Traditional patterns, including ripples, chevrons, diagonal elements, and lacy looks that knitters have loved for generations, fill this charming book. The designs are made using a variety of yarns, from cotton to acrylic blends.These beautiful and fun-to-knit designs come with plenty of close-up photography and step-by-step instructions.

Discover more than 30 new step-by-step watercolor projects from best-selling author and artist Harriet de Winton, centered around observations of nature through spring, summer, autumn and winter.

A Year of Watercolour walks readers through the creation of beautiful and evocative watercolor scenes including seasonal plants emerging, animal hibernation and migration, speckled eggs in a bird's nest, home-grown vegetables and much more. With a wide array of subjects, Harriet explores the idea of seasonality around the world, whether that's cherry blossoms signalling spring in Japan, the red and brown leaves of autumnal New England, or the summer strawberries of the UK.

Alongside the seasonal tutorials, Harriet includes advice on how to observe and depict nature at close hand - including creating a travel kit for 'painting walks' out in nature, and charting the growth of a plant over the course of a single season.