Collection: Self-Development

NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER - Stop working on yourself as an individual and start working on your relationship as a couple, with the help of the renowned family therapist and author of The New Rules of Marriage

"This book is a road map for all of us who seek true intimacy."--GWYNETH PALTROW, founder and CEO of goop

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal

Not much is harder than figuring out how to love your partner in all their messy humanness--and there's also not much that's more important.

At a time when toxic individualism is rending our society at every level, bestselling author and renowned marriage counselor Terrence Real sees how it poisons intimate relationships in his therapy practice, where he works with couples on the brink of disaster. The good news: Warmer, closer, more passionate relationships are possible if you have the right tools.

In his transformative new book Us, Real brilliantly observes how our winner-takes-all culture infiltrates families with devastating results: repetitive fights that go nowhere, or a distant relationship in which partners end up living "alone together." With deft insight, humor, and charm, Real guides you to transform your relationship into one that's based on compassion, collaboration, and closeness.

Us is a groundbreaking guide to a new science-backed skillset--one that will allow you to get past your knee-jerk reactions and tap into your wiser, more collaborative self. With a novelist's flair, Real shares the stories of couples whose relationships have been saved by these skills and pans out to the culture that reinforces our dysfunction. If you and your partner are backed into separate corners of "you" and "me," this book will show the way back to "us." With Us, your true relationship can begin.

Color over 70 dynamic images from the megahit anime Naruto Shippuden, based on the best-selling manga by Masashi Kishimoto.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: The Official Coloring Book is packed with over 70 line art images from the phenomenally popular anime based on the best-selling manga by Masashi Kishimoto. This book is printed on thick, high-quality paper and includes a flexible binding so fans of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN can easily color in images of favorite characters such as Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, and more!

"Reading this courageous book feels like the beginning of a social and personal awakening...I can't stop thinking about it."--Brené Brown, PhD, author of Atlas of the Heart

For readers of Emergent Strategy and Dare to Lead, an activist's roadmap to long-term social justice impact through four simple shifts.

We need a fundamental shift in our values--a pivot in how we think, act, work, and connect. Despite what we've been told, the most critical mainspring of social change isn't coalition building or problem analysis. It's healing: deep, whole, and systemic, inside and out.

Here, Shawn Ginwright, PhD, breaks down the common myths of social movements--a set of deeply ingrained beliefs that actually hold us back from healing and achieving sustainable systemic change. He shows us why these frames don't work, proposing instead four revolutionary pivots for better activism and collective leadership:

Awareness from lens to mirror
Connection from transactional to transformative relationships
Vision from problem-fixing to possibility-creating
Presence from hustle to flow

Supplemented with reflections, prompts, cutting-edge research, and the author's own insights and lived experience as an African American social scientist, professor, and movement builder, The Four Pivots helps us uncover our obstruction points. It shows us how to discover new lenses and boldly assert our need for connection, transformation, trust, wholeness, and healing. It gives us permission to create a better future--to acknowledge that a broken system has been predefining our dreams and limiting what we allow ourselves to imagine, but that it doesn't have to be that way at all. Are you ready to pivot?

Color your favorite characters, scenes, and moments from the Harry Potter films in this coloring book that includes more than a dozen glow-in-the-dark pages!

Hogwarts is aglow with your favorite characters and scenes from the Harry Potter films in this coloring book that features more than a dozen pages designed with special glow-in-the-dark ink, including three panoramic foldouts that make for stunning wall displays. Fans of all ages will feel as if they are part of the magic as they color in the beautifully detailed scenes before turning off the lights to see their masterpieces glow!

Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again

It's been said that public speaking is the number one fear of most people, with death being second. "This means," said comedian Jerry Seinfeld, "if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy."

How can you overcome fear or ineffectiveness as a speaker? Learn the Laws of Communication!

John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than fifty years. He is one of only eight people on the planet who have been awarded Toastmaster's Golden Gavel and been inducted into the National Speakers' Association Hall of Fame. In The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message, he shares everything he's learned from a lifetime of communication.

Learn how to

• Speak from conviction
• Prepare your content and yourself for speaking
• Find and use your personal and communication strengths
• Focus on your audience and connect
• Tell better stories
• Read the room and create energy and anticipation
• Add value to people
• Inspire people to take action

Everyone has a message to share. Whether you want to improve your ability to inspire employees, speak at PTA meetings, report to a board of directors, teach students, deliver a sermon, address a small group, speak from a stage, or communicate to an arena full of people, this book can help you.

Learn from one of the best communicators in the world and start making the most of your message today.

This definitive annotated translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is an insightful look into the mind of Ancient Rome's sixteenth emperor.

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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was the sixteenth emperor of Rome--and by far the most powerful man in the world. Yet he was also an intensely private person, with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks, gems that have come to be called his Meditations. Never intended for publication, the work has proved an inexhaustible source of wisdom and one of the most important Stoic texts of all time. In often passionate language, the entries range from one-line aphorisms to essays, from profundity to bitterness. This annotated edition offers the definitive translation of this classic and much beloved text, with copious notes from world-renowned classics expert Robin Waterfield. It illuminates one of the greatest works of popular philosophy for new readers and enriches the understanding of even the most devoted Stoic.

Let your imagination take flight as you relax and color with 31 gorgeous designs! A striking variety of birds and flowers fills each glorious page, from a parrot surrounded by tropical flowers and an owl in a woodland setting to peacocks, hummingbirds, and toucans set against floral-inspired backgrounds. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Birds and Blossoms and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

"A sumptuous tapestry of magic spells and memories."--Los Angeles Times

A stunning collection of spells and stories to infuse our lives with ritual, history, and magic from the visionary artist and infamous witch Bri Luna, founder and creative director of "The Hoodwitch"

Blood Sex Magic is an invitation and an awakening--a guide to a life of connection to self and spirit, to seen and unseen realms, and to magical traditions past and future. Born with both Mexican/Indigenous and African roots, Bri Luna honors the traditions of tarot, nature, and root working, and celebrates magic that is "from dirt and blood, jewels and bones, moon and sun."

Full of stunning photography and color illustrations, and brimming with incantations, spells, stories, vignettes, and warnings, Blood Sex Magic is divided into three sections:

BLOOD uncovers Bri's roots, with guides on setting boundaries, protection, and honoring the deadSEX reveals the art of love magic and celebrates the goddess, lust, and femininity, with spells for seduction and reclaiming your powerMAGIC offers meaningful daily rituals, including those for self-love, peace, beauty, and prosperity

An instant classic and timeless resource for both new and experienced witches alike, this beautiful collection shows us how to access the untapped magic within and encourages us to see and channel that same magic in the world around us.

From acclaimed social scientist Dr. Bella DePaulo, the leading expert on single life, comes groundbreaking, comprehensive confirmation that a powerful, healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single, but because of it.

All too often society issues dire warnings about the risks of living single. But is finding a spouse or romantic partner really a requirement for a full life? In Single at Heart, Dr. Bella DePaulo speaks on behalf of the millions of people across the globe who are powerfully drawn to single life for all it has to offer and shares what it means to not just be happy being single for a time, but to be happy being single always.

This pivotal volume addresses misconceptions about single life head on, spotlighting, celebrating, and supporting those who plan to stay single and sharing research, case studies, anecdotal examples, and more to help family members and friends understand. In richly engaging, evidence-based text, Dr. DePaulo--a Harvard-educated professor and researcher whose Ted Talk on the appeal of staying single has had more that 1.6 million views--supports readers of all genders, ages, and backgrounds who are Single at Heart and advises on topics as diverse as solitude, freedom, intimacy, children, and societal pressure.

For Dr. DePaulo, her understanding of herself as Single at Heart provided strength, time, confidence, power, authenticity, deep fulfillment, and more. In Single at Heart she shares what she's learned as well as the stories of others, in the process inspiring and fueling a movement of people standing up for what is right for them and thriving because of it.

Have you ever wanted to see a UFO? It's simple. This book will get you on the ground fast, with everything you need to know to help you see a UFO. There are three ingredients for contact: 1. Connection to One Mind Consciousness. 2. A Sincere Heart. 3. Clear Intent. Any more questions? The answers are all here! How and where to make contact; what to bring and what equipment to use; what you will experience; how to document footage of encounters, and how to discern between what's "explainable" and what's "undeniable," and much more.

Also included in this book are meditations that you can read in the field that help to create the right atmosphere for contact. The meditations come from experienced people all over the world. Dr. Greer's Vision of a New World will help you access feelings of universal peace and a sense of wonder for the positive changes to come to planet Earth. Kosta Makreas' Global CE-5 Initiative Meditation will cultivate coherence with people in your contact group and with other seekers the world over, fuelling your passion for this mission of peace and harmony. Or, read James Gilliland's Healing Negative Influences to clear your energy, shed all forms of negativity, and become more receptive to both external and intuitive contact.

This book is a complete resource:

• What is a "Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind?"
• History of the UFO seekers movement
• Tips and techniques
• How to pick a location
• How to navigate the night sky
• Imperative information about laser pointers
• Equipment and app recommendations
• What communication is like
• How to objectively discern sightings
• Where you can find a UFO contact retreat
• Links to social networks like "ET Let's Talk"
• Troubleshooting
• Overcoming fears
• Extensive glossary

The authors attest that if you follow the easy instructions in this handbook, you will have a sighting within six outings.

You already have everything you need to make contact. This book will help you get there faster.

(The full PDF of this book is also available for free, as well as complete translations in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian and Japanese. To find any of these versions, go to your search engine and enter the book title: A CE-5 Handbook)

Finally, the armor comes off! Learn to read the fleeting facial expressions of emotions that are universal to our species and invisible to most people. It's time to look beneath the surface and see what people are actually feeling.

Using juicy, autobiographical pieces about love, lust, and lies, Annie Särnblad elicits emotions in the reader and then shows how and where to see specific feelings on the face. Test yourself as your learn using the book's visual Facial Expressions Glossary.

In Diary of a Human Lie Detector: Facial Expressions in Love, Lust, and Lies, Annie reflects on humanity, relationships, romance, and emotions with her raw, sexy Swedish sensibilities. Her words are poetic and fearless, and you will be surprised, entertained, and a little turned on while reading. It is her deep conviction that facial expressions are taught best through poking, prodding, and play. You will never look at another human face the same way.

Annie is a strategic advisor and global expert in reading microexpressions and has taught workshops for 4,000+ CEOs and Managing Directors. She is certified in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) and has developed her own, easy-to-absorb teaching techniques for facial expressions based on her 25 years living in nine countries and studying eight languages through immersion.

Annie's students love her spicy stories, outrageous humor, and deep belief that reading expressions correctly makes the world a kinder place for us all. Indeed, it's harder to be crabby with other people when you can see that they are struggling.

You're Not Listening is New York Times contributor Kate Murphy's eye-opening wake-up call about the worldwide epidemic of not listening.

"If you're like most people, you don't listen as often or as well as you'd like. There's no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skillset--and this book does it with science and humor."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

**Hand picked by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink for Next Big Ideas Club**

"An essential book for our times."--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you?

At work, we're taught to lead the conversation.
On social media, we shape our personal narratives.
At parties, we talk over one another. So do our politicians.
We're not listening.
And no one is listening to us.

Despite living in a world where technology allows constant digital communication and opportunities to connect, it seems no one is really listening or even knows how. And it's making us lonelier, more isolated, and less tolerant than ever before. A listener by trade, New York Times contributor Kate Murphy wanted to know how we got here.

In this always illuminating and often humorous deep dive, Murphy explains why we're not listening, what it's doing to us, and how we can reverse the trend. She makes accessible the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of listening while also introducing us to some of the best listeners out there (including a CIA agent, focus group moderator, bartender, radio producer, and top furniture salesman). Equal parts cultural observation, scientific exploration, and rousing call to action that's full of practical advice, You're Not Listening is to listening what Susan Cain's Quiet was to introversion. It's time to stop talking and start listening.

Gross has never been so tasty with the illustrated children's Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook from Topps, featuring more than 35 zany, kid-friendly recipes and an introduction by New York Times bestselling Goosebumps creator, R.L. Stine.

Learn to cook and eat like a real Garbage Pail Kid with more than 35 delicious--and mostly healthy--recipes from Elisabeth Weinberg, a New York City-based chef and Chopped champion, and her husband, Tony Award-winner Matt Stine. Young chefs will have fun making and eating recipes from Nasty Nick's Garlic Snots to Rob Slob's Garbage Pail Slaw and Adam Bomb's Blender Blasters!

This easy-to-follow book also features a section of science experiments, an introduction by R.L. Stine, full-color illustrations by celebrated Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko, and plenty of outrageous humor that is guaranteed to appeal to every generation of Garbage Pail Kids fans.

From psychotherapist and TikTok personality Dr. Annie Zimmerman comes a toolkit to transform yourself and your relationships, with advice on how to heal past trauma, build sustainable connections, and take ownership of your mental health.

Every day, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman meets clients in her private London practice who are struggling with their lives. They're committed to achieving personal growth, making changes--but they're struck at the question stage. They ask her: Why can't I sleep? Why do I keep going back to a bad relationship? Why did I lose my temper? What is wrong with me?

Here's the thing: nothing is wrong with them. It's just that they're asking themselves the wrong questions.

In Your Pocket Therapist, Dr. Zimmerman helps readers delve into their past to identify old, unhelpful patterns and teach them how to unlock the present. The book combines practical tools with anecdotes gleaned from the therapy room, distilling complex psychological concepts with her signature warmth and empathy. Her belief--galvanized by her hundreds of thousands of followers--is that if we learn to understand the roots of our suffering, we can bring about meaningful--and permanent--change in our lives. It comes down to learning how to ask the right questions.

A brilliant, necessary toolkit for those who want to break free from past patterns and embrace a life of abundant self-awareness and connection, Your Pocket Therapist is an absolute must-read in the field of psychology.

A fully illustrated Kama Sutra from the extraordinary and rare art collection of Lance Dane

- The first complete translation to illustrate all 64 sexual postures described in the Kama Sutra

- Includes 269 rare images

- Composed by one of the world's foremost scholars of the Kama Sutra and Indian art

The erotic sentiments described in the Hindu love classic the Kama Sutra constitute the most famous work on sex ever created. Written almost 2,000 years ago, the Kama Sutra deals with all aspects of sexual life, including the principles and techniques of sexual pleasure and how to best achieve ecstatic expression of life's beauty.

In this complete and illustrated guide Lance Dane accompanies the Kama Sutra text with 269 illustrations and great works of art that encompass coins, palm leaf manuscripts, sculptures, ancient toys, jewelry, architecture, ivory combs, birch bark, cloth, paintings, frescoes, and scrolls. Gathered from museums and private collections around the world--as well as the author's own collection of over 300,000 photographs--these rare images clearly illustrate all 64 sexual positions and the erotic instructions set forth in the Kama Sutra. The result is a dazzling and sensuous reading experience through which the teachings of the Kama Sutra spring to life.

After so many years of early morning alarms and never-ending laundry, many moms expect to feel incredibly liberated when their kids leave home. But what happens when the Land of Empty Nesting isn't all it's cracked up to be-when you suddenly feel like a ship without a rudder? A bird without a flock?

That's what Allie Hill was contending with after her daughter left for college. While she thought she was alone in those feelings, Allie soon discovered that was far from true. Many women were silently struggling right alongside her, as finding purpose after kids and enjoying life after the kids are grown (and flown) isn't always as easy as we expect it to be.

That's why she created this relatable and humorous guide to help you discover realistic tips and strategies to rediscover your passions, purpose, and, most importantly, yourself so you can stop feeling alone and purposeless and begin to enjoy life as an empty nester.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

★ Saying goodbye to your offspring (sans breakdown)

★ The surprisingly uplifting truth about your shifting role

★ The ultimate "what not to do" playbook (Allie's been there, tried them all)

★ Dealing with menopause and other rude curveballs

★ Making phenomenal new friends and connections

★ Finding joy in empty nesting

So grab a cup of whatever makes you happy, and get ready to embark on your empty-nest journey with a smile, a laugh, and the wisdom of a best friend who's been through it all (and lived to tell the tale).