Collection: Self-Development

Disney's Moana in theaters November 23, 2016!

DK's Ultimate Sticker Book: Disney Moana is the perfect companion to the new Disney movie, Moana. Meet the newest Disney heroine, Moana, and her traveling companion, the once-mighty demi-god Maui, and read about their incredible journey across the Pacific Ocean.

This thrilling sticker book is packed with charming characters and exciting scenes from the new Disney movie and features more than 60 easy-to-peel stickers that can be used again and again.

(c) 2016 Disney

This workbook helps your child build a strong foundation in multiplication as they master computations up to 10 x 10. Times tables and sequencing activities provide efficient and step-by-step reinforcement of key skills and memorized facts. Children also learn the commutative and identity properties. Click here to access the free educator's guide for this book.

Topics Covered in this Book:

Repeated addition

Skip counting

Multiplication facts to 10 x 10

Inverse relationship of multiplication & division

Commutative property of multiplication

Identity property of multiplication

Patterns & sequencing

Solve the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion, and empower yourself to create positive change. This interactive workbook from the experts behind the New York Times bestseller Burnout offers up the tools and tips to help get you there.

We all want to achieve wellness. But wellness is not a state of mind or a state of being--it's a state of action. It's the freedom to oscillate through all the cycles of being human: from effort to rest, sleeping to waking, autonomy to connection. Burnout, on the other hand, happens when we get stuck. The Burnout Workbook will help you notice when you get stuck and show you how to get unstuck--inside you'll find:

• engaging questions
• exercises to practice skills
• visual guides
• stories
• quotes
• and more!

Feel better, minimize stress, manage your emotions, and live a more joyful life. Whether or not you've read Burnout, this workbook will help you learn what true wellness can look like in your life.

Kristine Vejar's TheModern Natural Dyer is a comprehensive guide to dyeing silk, wool, linen, and cotton at home.

"A terrific primer for anyone new to the technique. Kristine walks you through the ins and outs of the process." --Magnolia Network, formerly DIY Network

Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color--the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts.

With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath) by Sara Remington, The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans. Projects include:

• Mama's Little Teacup Onesie
• Field and Forest Dress
• Firecracker Slip
• Northwoods Hat
• Wanderlust Bags
• Sandstone Shawl
• Berry Patch Necklace
• Sock Hop! Cotton Socks
• Alfresco Table Linens
• Waves Bandana
• Northern Lights Scarf
• And more!

Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. She writes, "The beauty of being a modern natural dyer is that there are so many types of dyes and dyeing available to you. There's so much to explore, but you don't need anything but curiosity to begin."

If you want to add your own color to your next project, then you, too, want to be a modern dyer!

"Vejar's lovely book is very sophisticated and detailed." --Library Journal (Starred Review)

Modern Chess Openings is the best and most trusted tool for serious chess players on the market. First published over a half-century ago, this is a completely revised and updated edition of the book that has been the standard English language reference on chess openings. An invaluable resource for club and tournament players, it now includes information on recent matches and the most up-to-date theory on chess openings.

Modern Chess Openings is ideal for intermediate players ready to elevate their game to the next level or International Grandmasters who want to stay on top of recent chess innovations.

This mini Himalayan mood lamp is made from real salt and rotates through a rainbow of colors!

While standard Himalayan salt lamps glow orange (or pink), this 2-1/4-inch mood lamp rotates through a full spectrum of colors, each associated with a different mood or emotion to create feelings of tranquility and peace in any working or living space.

Also included is a 2-inch white base with lightbulb and a 32-page book with everything you need to know about your mood lamp and the meanings behind each color.

Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. Wicca also includes Scott Cunningham's own Book of Shadows and updated appendices of periodicals and occult suppliers.

This fun and easy large print activity book for adults has been created to inspire and engage.

Featuring simple-to-see text and imagery, this collection of brain-teasers is the perfect companion for seniors, beginners and anyone who enjoys easier activities. The puzzles have been designed to stimulate your brain and memory and have a difficulty level that is enough to make you think, whilst not being too simple or too complex to enjoy.

Arranged into fun, relatable sections each themed chapter features sudoku, crosswords, word searches, coloring pages, spot the difference, memory journals, trivia quizzes, word scrambles, mazes and more - offering hours of stress-relieving, relaxing fun.

Work your way through the book choosing whichever puzzles you like the most and then cross-reference your answers. The solutions for each chapter have been grouped together on a single page at the back of the book making them easy to find and follow.

Reasons To Enjoy This Book
- Themed Chapters. Including In The Garden, Young At Heart, Fabulous Food, Seaside Fun, Spring Has Sprung, Party Time, Pets On Parade, Beautiful Birds, Home Is Where The Heart Is & Moments To Celebrate. Take inspiration and positivity with these uplifting themes, each of which include a motivational quote celebrating the positivity, hope and optimism of life.

- Relaxation. Our books are especially created with relaxation and enjoyment in mind. Each stress-relieving puzzle has been crafted to enable you to engage and enjoy.

- Brain Workout Games. These carefully selected games offer an opportunity to sharpen the thinking skills we all need to treasure, helping with processing speed, planning skills, reaction time, decision making, and short-term memory.

- Coloring With No Bleed-Through. Color with confidence. Each of the artistic coloring pages have been printed on single sided pages so you don't need to worry about colors bleeding through to the puzzle on the reverse.

- Writing Activities. Provoking memory, each writing task calls for a step back in time to compose short but thoughtful recollections.

- Fun For All. We make sure our books contain a range of complexity and so are suitable for an array of skills and ages.

A "fascinating" (The Wall Street Journal), "spirited and inspiring" (Jacobin) tour through the ages in search of the thinkers and communities that have dared to reimagine how we might better live our daily lives.

In the 6th century BCE, the Greek philosopher Pythagoras--a man remembered today more for his theorem about right-angled triangles than for his progressive politics--founded a commune in a seaside village in what's now southern Italy. The men and women there shared their property, lived as equals, and dedicated themselves to the study of mathematics and the mysteries of the universe.

Ever since, humans have been dreaming up better ways to organize how we live together, pool our resources, raise our children, and determine who's part of our families. Some of these experiments burned brightly for only a brief while, but others carry on today: from the Danish cohousing communities that share chores and deepen neighborly bonds, to matriarchal Colombian ecovillages where residents grow their own food; and from Connecticut, where new laws make it easier for extra "alloparents" to help raise children not their own, to China where planned microdistricts ensure everything a busy household might need is nearby.

One of those startlingly rare books that upends what you think is possible, Everyday Utopia provides a "powerful reminder that dreaming of better worlds is not just some fantastical project, but also a political one" (Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of Good and Mad). This "must-read" (Thomas Piketty, New York Times bestselling author of A Brief History of Equality) offers a radically hopeful vision for how to build more contented and connected societies, alongside a practical guide to what we all can do in the meantime to live the good life each and every day.

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 brothers and sisters!

It's not fair, sis always gets to go to A PLACE and I never do! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about who gets to sit in the front seat, avoiding each other at school, and making backyard music videos, Brother and Sister Mad Libs is the perfect activity for brothers and sisters everywhere! Play alone, in a group, or on a family vacation! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

Brother and Sister Mad Libs includes:

- Silly stories 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about brothers and sisters!
- 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!

The internet's favorite potter opens up about his life and craft in this inspiring, stunningly photographed ode to the beauty of small things that brighten life's daily rituals.

Florian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery, refining his technique towards the point of perfection--and as his skill has grown, he has shared his work online, inspiring millions with his meditative videos of gorgeous pottery. Based at a studio in North London, he releases three new collections per year, characterized by simple forms and sharp edges, which sell out in a matter of minutes.

In By My Hands, Florian tells the story of his artistic awakening, his education in England, Ireland and Japan, and the sheer discipline which has led him to become the cultural sensation he is today. Arguing for the value in dedicating yourself to a craft, Florian weaves anecdotes about particular pots and processes into the narrative of his life. He explores what he has learned from specific pieces he was taught to create during his apprenticeships--including yunomi, a Japanese teacup, in Mashiko, Japan--and how they have informed his philosophy and approach to his work.

By My Hands is a thoughtful, visual celebration of the simple things, such as a hand-thrown mug or bowl, that add meaning to our lives, as well as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance.

Vanna White, the popular TV game show co-host and America's favorite crocheter, presents 10 little amigurumi animals that will capture your heart. From the alligator to the walrus, each of the 10 creatures can rest in the palm of your hand. Just think how much fun you'll have crocheting the whole zoo, especially when you use Vanna's Choice and Vanna's Choice Baby yarns from the Lion Brand Yarn Company. Enjoy the adventure of crocheting these winsome, wild creatures. They are wonderful to keep or to share!

10 designs to crochet using medium weight yarn: elephant, hippo, monkey, giraffe, alligator, lion, seal, walrus, penguin, and snowy owl. Sizes range from 4" to 8" tall.

The newest addition to the popular series--122 all-new large-print crossword puzzles!

Everything is bigger in The Everything(R) Easy Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume 8--the clues, the numbers, the grids--even the answers! Enjoy all of the fun--without the eye-strain--with these mildly challenging puzzles.

With clues ranging from beloved books and classic TV shows to favorite foods and popular vacation spots, these light and easy puzzles are perfect for taking a break--without having to use a dictionary! Perfect for beginners and experienced puzzlers alike.

An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more.

First published in 1976, Reader's Digest's popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader's Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within.

Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book's 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include:

• A detailed list of the basic equipment you'll need before getting started sewing.
• Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project.
• A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements.
• Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques.
• 20 timeless projects--more than half of them new to this edition--to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags and more.

Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources:

"...and I always recommend the Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing. It's very comprehensive and very user-friendly."

--Tim Gunn

"...abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques."

--The New York Times

"A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won't want to be
without this book."

--Portland Oregon Journal

"Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing--a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts."

--The Austin American Statesman

From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times.

In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways. Sharing never-before told personal stories from her remarkable life, simple and powerful everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisattvas--compassionate beings--in times of hardship.

Welcoming the Unwelcome includes teachings on the true meaning of karma, recognizing the basic goodness in ourselves and the people we share our lives with--even the most challenging ones, transforming adversity into opportunities for growth, and freeing ourselves from the empty and illusory labels that separate us. Pema also provides step-by-step guides to a basic sitting meditation and a compassion meditation that anyone can use to bring light to the darkness we face, wherever and whatever it may be.