Collection: Self-Development

Self-Parenting is the BEST, FASTEST, and MOST EFFECTIVE program to love, support and nurture you Inner Child. WHY? Because it's provides a SIMPLE, CLEAR, and PROVEN path to developing the WISEST skill set for your Inner Parent to begin communicating directly with and for your Inner Child. It has the additional benefits of being the QUICKEST and LEAST EXPENSIVE way to build intimacy and trust with your Inner Child. 1. Would you like to "Become Your Own Loving Parent?" (The Solution: Adult Children of Alcoholics) 2. You Can Turn Your Life Around If your Outer Parenting was harsh or abusive, it's now a Known Understanding in modern psychology that the internal "Self-Parenting" inside your Inner Conversations can be harsh and abusive. Thanks to the "yellow book," the original text that ignited the "inner child" movement among "recovery therapists" in California and then around the world in the late 80's. Since this time thousands of readers have learned the true traits of the Inner Parent and Inner Child voices within every person. If you have matured enough to realize it's time to seriously begin to work on your own awareness, then SELF-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Your Inner Conversations provides a direct path for this inner work. 3. Restore Life on Your Own Terms You can remain the same, but you know what that's like already. If you are truly ready to become a loving Inner Parent to your Inner Child, now is the best time to start. Through a daily practice of just 30 minutes a day, structured correctly, you can undo years of self-doubt, self-abuse, and destructive thought patterns such as: (real testimonials) I was up in my head too much --- lots of self-criticism and negativity ... not in my heart space enough. I felt unworthiness at the core, I was seeking attention, understanding, validation, hope, love, and kindness OUTSIDE of myself, instead of within. My core problems were self-doubt, no self-confidence, esteem, no self-worth. I was always comparing myself to others and every conflict I encountered, I blamed myself. I spoke horribly to myself on the inside and wasn't even aware of it. I could hear it, but didn't realize I was the one doing it, nor did I realize I could change it. 4. How SELF-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Your Inner Conversations Can Help Learn the true traits of your Inner Parent & Inner Child Learn how they relate to each other inside your mind Learn how to resolve Inner Conflicts Learn how to structure your daily half-hour sessions with your Inner Child And much more 5. Who Says So? Major thought leaders such as John Bradshaw, Louse Hay, and Ken Keyes strongly recommended the "yellow book" Therapists, coaches, and healing centers around the world recommend SELF-Parenting Used in a multitude of clinical settings, ACA recovery groups, therapist offices, rehab centers, etc. 6. Read For Yourself & Enjoy Your New Understanding. Begin your recovery all on your own following the guidelines in the book. Practice the half-hour sessions Resolve your Inner Conflicts. Make Peace, not War, inside your mind. It's never too late to have a happy childhood! Go to www.selfparenting.com for more information

A captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us

Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries--on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies--this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal.

In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree, and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya. Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia "Butterfly" Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, proforestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from The Lord of the Rings, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more. The book's portable size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your love of the forest may lead you.

With enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, Treepedia is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods.

• Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
• Uses 100 percent recycled, uncoated, wood-free paper

Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.

Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. It provides an orienting point for many professional careers, including international relations, public health, social work, clinical counseling, brain research, organizational behavior, business, and advertising. This book not only provides an introduction to this vast field but also tells you how to survive and thrive in the psychology curriculum. Lessons include:

- the essential organization and workings of the brain
- why statistics and the scientific method are as critical to the psychologist as humanistic skills
- how to conduct research, structure survey questions, organize data, and present a research paper
- how a therapist and patient form an alliance
- why forgetting makes the mind more efficient
- why shame is destructive while guilt is productive

Written by an experienced professor, author, and expert consultant on mental health and happiness, 101 Things I Learned(R) in Psychology School is for students as well as beginning clinicians, social and public health workers, and others interested in understanding why we think, feel, and act as we do.

The phenomenon returns! Originally published in 1987, The Book of Questions, a New York Times bestseller, has been completely revised and updated to incorporate the myriad cultural shifts and hot-button issues of the past twenty-five years, making it current and even more appealing.

This is a book for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a lively conversation starter for the family dinner table, a fun way to pass the time in the car. It poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves and how they really feel about the world.

The revised edition includes more than 100 all-new questions that delve into such topics as the disappearing border between man and machine--How would you react if you learned that a sad and beautiful poem that touched you deeply had been written by a computer? The challenges of being a parent--Would you completely rewrite your child's college-application essays if it would help him get into a better school? The never-endingly interesting topic of sex--Would you be willing to give up sex for a year if you knew it would give you a much deeper sense of peace than you now have? And of course the meaning of it all--If you were handed an envelope with the date of your death inside, and you knew you could do nothing to alter your fate, would you look?

The Book of Questions may be the only publication that challenges--and even changes--the way you view the world, without offering a single opinion of its own.

In this New York Times bestselling "imperative how-to for creativity" (Nick Offerman), Adam Savage--star of Discovery Channel's Mythbusters--shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality.

Every Tool's a Hammer is a chronicle of my life as a maker. It's an exploration of making, but it's also a permission slip of sorts from me to you. Permission to grab hold of the things you're interested in, that fascinate you, and to dive deeper into them to see where they lead you.

Through stories from forty-plus years of making and molding, building and break-ing, along with the lessons I learned along the way, this book is meant to be a toolbox of problem solving, complete with a shop's worth of notes on the tools, techniques, and materials that I use most often. Things like: In Every Tool There Is a Hammer--don't wait until everything is perfect to begin a project, and if you don't have the exact right tool for a task, just use whatever's handy; Increase Your Loose Tolerance--making is messy and filled with screwups, but that's okay, as creativity is a path with twists and turns and not a straight line to be found; Use More Cooling Fluid--it prolongs the life of blades and bits, and it prevents tool failure, but beyond that it's a reminder to slow down and reduce the fric-tion in your work and relationships; Screw Before You Glue--mechanical fasteners allow you to change and modify a project while glue is forever but sometimes you just need the right glue, so I dig into which ones will do the job with the least harm and best effects.

This toolbox also includes lessons from many other incredible makers and creators, including: Jamie Hyneman, Nick Offerman, Pixar director Andrew Stanton, Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro, artist Tom Sachs, and chef Traci Des Jardins. And if everything goes well, we will hopefully save you a few mistakes (and maybe fingers) as well as help you turn your curiosities into creations.

I hope this book serves as "creative rocket fuel" (Ed Helms) to build, make, invent, explore, and--most of all--enjoy the thrills of being a creator.

Beadcraft Books are the leading pattern collections for fuse bead enthusiasts the world over!

Hungry for a bit of nostalgia? Introduce the kids in your life (or the kid in YOU!) to all the best classic video games. From Mario to Zelda, and Pac-man to Space Invaders, you'll find over 100 awesome patterns in Beadcraft Arcade. Beadcraft Arcade features:

- Easy-to-follow grid formats and color guides
- Patterns suitable for any brand of fuse bead
- True-to-life grid size for easy beading
- A wide range of classic game-themed designs from beginner to expert
- An engaging hobby that promotes hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
- Designs that double as cross-stitch or quilting patterns
- And much more...

Relive the golden age of video games, and bring your creations to life with this full-color pattern book. Beadcrafting is a fun and engaging hobby--it's the perfect screen-free activity to keep kids busy and boost their creativity. Beadcraft Arcade is ideal for birthday parties, craft events, and makes a perfect gift for any fuse bead enthusiast.

Get your copy, today!

Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow up to Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 60 ideas for the best camping games, crafts and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you're in-the-tent or on-the-road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as well tips for exploring nature in and around the campground. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instructions, there are games to entertain the whole family, stuff that's just for kids, things to do outside, and ideas for cold and rainy days.

Written by Laura Baker and accompanied by fun illustrations by Sean Sims, this book can be used wherever and whenever your family goes camping. All you need is your imagination and things that can be found around the campsite (or basic craft items like paper, pens and glue).

Content includes:

• Basic guide to camping - from what equipment you'll need to pack, to setting up

your tent and exploring the area around you.

• Camping games and activities - Make your own camp-ground treasure hunt, campground obstacle course, lawn games, sleeping bag races.

• Camping crafts - Create a nature collage, make camping hats with leaves and twigs, nature paintings, stick mazes.

• Exploring the great outdoors - Tree climbing, create your own nature journal, nature scavenger hunt, make nature rubbings, using field guides to find rocks, plants and animals, listening out for creatures at night.

• Camping survival skills - Building your own shelter, going fishing, foraging for food, orienteering (reading a map and a compass), building your own campfire or pizza box solar oven (fully supervised!), morse-code messages.

• Around the campfire - Camp-style cooking (toasting marshmallows, making s'mores), campfire games, stargazing, campfire songs and stories.

About Lonely Planet Kids:

Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

From Tunde Oyeneyin, the massively popular Peloton instructor, fitness star, and founder of SPEAK, comes an empowering, inspiring book about how she transformed grief, setbacks, and flaws into growth, self-confidence, and triumph--perfect for fans of Shonda Rhimes, Brene Brown, and Glennon Doyle.

On any given day, thousands of devoted people clip into their bikes and have their lives changed by Tunde Oyeneyin. From her platform in a Peloton studio, she encourages riders with her trademark blend of positivity, empathy, and motivational "Tunde-isms," to push themselves to their limits both on and off the bike. Now, fans and readers everywhere can learn about her personal journey, and discover how they too can "live a life of purpose, on purpose" with Speak, a memoir-manifesto-guide to life inspired by her immensely popular Instagram Live series of the same name.

Taking us through each step of the SPEAK acronym--Surrender, Power, Empathy, Authenticity, and Knowledge--Oyeneyin shares the lessons she has learned about loss, love, body image, and how she has successfully created an intentional, joyful life for herself, offering an accessible blueprint for anyone looking to make a positive change in their lives.

"Aaron was a great teammate and his road to the NHL is like no other." - Alex Ovechkin

One of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports.

Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a very different fight-a fight for his life after a devastating burn injury.

FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds is a riveting account of Aaron's journey from the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit to the NHL, and his life after a career ending neck injury. It is a story filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph, grief, terror, and happiness.

Discover the true power of the human mind and what is possible through Aaron's unique Visualization practice. A revelatory practice that can help us reframe adversity, instill a deep sense of trust in our journeys, and demystify the impossible.

Sharpen your pencil and join the hunt for words in the more than 200 large-print puzzles in this book!

More than 200 large-print word search puzzles are inside this book just waiting to be solved! The puzzles are organized into many fun themes--everything from geography and entertainment to awards and animals. Word search puzzles are enjoyed by puzzlers from all over the world, and the large print in this book won't put a strain on your eyes.

• 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.

Incredible World War II facts for curious kids ages 8 to 12

Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history! Starting with the events that set the stage for war and finishing with its aftermath, World War II History for Kids helps them explore the past through interesting and memorable facts they can share with their friends and family.

Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:

• 500 facts-This book teaches kids all about the heroism and horrors of World War II, one informative tidbit at a time.
• The complete timeline-Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events from before, during, and after the war.
• A leg-up on learning-These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they'll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school.

Help young learners better understand what happened during WWII with this engaging, fact-driven history book.

An exciting new take on a literary classic, The Jane Austen Escape Room Book is sure to delight and intrigue fans, old and new, of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.

This elegant book presents a chance to experience a classic piece of literature in an all-new way. The Jane Austen Escape Room Book combines the characters that you know and love with the intrigue of mystery as you solve puzzles and riddles to help Elizabeth find her way back to the arms of Mr. Darcy. This thrilling new take on the ever-adored Pride and Prejudice, exquisitely illustrated by Marjolein Bastin, is the perfect gift for the Jane Austen fan in your life!

The story of a man coming into his own by coming home.

Since he was a boy, Bill Eville knew he wanted two things in life: to be a writer and a father. Being a minister's husband had not been on this list, having left the church as a teenager as soon as his parents stopped making him go each Sunday.

In Washed Ashore, Eville's life changes when his wife Cathlin takes a job as the first female pastor of a 350-year-old church on Martha's Vineyard, the island that was once home to generations of his ancestors. With their two small children in tow, the couple begins a new life eight miles out at sea.

Readers follow Eville's journey from stay-at-home-dad to newspaper editor as he discovers what it means to be a writer, a father, and--after his wife's devasting breast cancer diagnosis--what it truly means to be a minister's husband. Washed Ashore, told in a series of linked essays, is poignant and funny, filled with faith, struggle, and light.

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge, but it doesn't have to rule your life. Join the many tens of thousands of readers who have used the science-based tools in this book to achieve greater balance and get the most out of treatment. Leading expert Dr. Monica Ramirez Basco helps you understand the nature of bipolar illness and recognize the early warning signs of mood swings. Step-by-step exercises (you can download and print additional copies of the forms as needed) give you greater insight into your own triggers, vulnerabilities, and strengths. Dr. Basco guides you to build the particular skills you need to withstand the seductive pull of manic episodes and escape the paralysis of depression. You'll also learn key strategies for managing stress, making healthy decisions, and solving problems. Vivid stories and examples illustrate how to put the techniques into action. Significantly revised, the second edition features a new structure, more succinct chapters, and streamlined exercises.

Dot Markers Math Activity Workbooks for Kindergarten/First Grade ages 5-8.

Our workbooks are so much FUN! This activity book will offer hours of enjoyment while learning the fundamental concepts of Math while using BINGO Daubers. It is designed for all dot or dab markers, paint daubers, crayons, etc. These activities reinforce the concepts associated with Kindergarten, First and Second Grade.

NATIONALLY BESTSELLING SERIES - The Worldwide Puzzle Phenomenon

"Murdle is a must-read." --CBS Essentials
"Clever, satisfying and utterly addictive." ―Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal
"Brilliant fun!" ―Celeste Connally, author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord
"I'm completely obsessed." ―Olivia Blacke, author of Vinyl Resting Place

G. T. Karber, the creator of the popular online daily mystery game Murdle, presents the third collection of 100 original murder mystery logic puzzles--a perfect gift for mystery fanatics and puzzlers to hone their minds and solve a series of crimes.

Who committed the shocking crime?
What wild weapon did they wield?
Where was the killing committed?

Deductive Logico is ready to kick back and relax on his long-awaited vacation...until a series of murders require his particular expertise in Murdle: Volume 3. Based on the sensational hit online game, these clever and hilarious mini-mystery puzzles will challenge you to find whodunit, how, where, and why. Using your finest skills of deduction to solve each mystery one by one, a greater conspiracy will emerge: Can you uncover the truth behind the (possibly evil) AI supercomputer MORIARTY and expose the secret location of TekTopia before it's too late?

Packed with illustrations, codes, and maps, and brimming with wit and intrigue, Murdle: Volume 3 is a thrilling casebook for the armchair detective in each of us.