Collection: Self-Development

"A lucid guide to energy psychology that demonstrates techniques and procedures that can bring about remarkably rapid changes in the way people feel and move through the world."
--Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times nonfiction bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score

What if the answer to what's holding you back was at your very fingertips? That's exactly the solution presented in Tapping.

We all face a range of issues in common areas of life, from worry, depression, and trauma to self-defeating habits, addictions, and relationships. Thankfully, Tapping is an accessible and authoritative new work that offers a vibrant response to the psychological and spiritual trials presented by a world in unprecedented distress.

Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. David Feinstein, along with the world's most sought-after expert on energy medicine, Donna Eden, promise: "Whether the emotional issue at hand is caused by stress or anxiety, physical ailments, aging, the pressures of parenting, work, or staying centered and grounded in this world, we offer a framework and a set of tools to help you show up at your best."

Tapping energy points on the skin while bringing problems and goals to mind changes the brain in ways that help to overcome those challenges and support those aspirations. This stimulating practice places an astonishingly effective tool into your hands, quite literally.

Emerging from time-honored healing traditions, the procedure signals your nervous system to reduce fear, anger, stress, and grief while activating brain regions involved with problem-solving and managing emotions--to help you find inner balance and take charge of the internal models that govern your life.

As cultural historian Dr. Jean Houston declares in her foreword, this "is a stunning call to action at a time of desperate personal and collective need." Created for everyday and professional readers alike, here is an unprecedented resource for self-care and personal growth. Through their extensive research and field-tested refinements on this method, Eden and Feinstein combine the scientifically validated effectiveness of tapping with the best practices of psychotherapy, helping you move forward to a healthier and happier life.

Find peace and stillness among the flowers with this lovely pocket guide to observing, identifying, and appreciating wild blooms.

Explore the charmed world of flora with this delightful flower book, part of the Pocket Nature series. Learn when and where to look for wildflowers, how to identify different varieties, and what flowers can teach us, from fireweed's resilience to dandelion's adaptability.

This petite guidebook also offers creative ideas for appreciating blooms, such as making botanical art, writing poetry, meditating in nature, and arranging a beautiful bouquet when picking is appropriate. Flower and nature lovers and mindfulness practitioners will appreciate the appealing illustrations and thoughtful reflections throughout.

Take Flower Finding on your next nature walk or create a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one by pairing it with new garden clippers or a vase of pretty blooms.

EASY WAY TO SPEND MORE TIME OUTSIDE: More and more people are turning to the outdoors to escape and unwind. Searching for wildflowers is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside, moves your body, and calms your mind. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, Flower Finding is more than a flower identification guide; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens and tech.

GREAT GIFT BOOK: Petite, gorgeously illustrated, and written in an inviting tone, this approachable guide makes a great gift or self-purchase for nature and flower lovers. And who doesn't love flowers? Package the book with hiking boots, garden clippers, a beautiful vase, or other books in the Pocket Nature series for a delightful anytime gift.

PERENNIAL & COLLECTIBLE: The topics covered in the Pocket Nature series are perennial--flowers, beaches, clouds, and sunsets will always be there to enjoy and admire. With new titles coming out every season, there will be ever-new opportunities to grow a charming collection that looks great on your bookshelf.

Perfect for:

• Flower lovers and home gardeners
• Nature enthusiasts, walkers, and hikers
• Conservationists and environmentalists
• Mindfulness practitioners, meditators, and anyone seeking simple practices for stress management
• Anyone looking for a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, holiday, or just-because gift for nature-loving family and friends
• Collectors of the Pocket Nature books

Fall in love with these oversized toys, then knit them all, including three mini versions.

Snuggle up with Robyn Octopus and his friends - all loveable, oversized toys to knit. The soft, chunky yarn and delightful characters will appeal to all, not just children. They make great reading or TV companions and sit at about 70cm tall.

As well as 15 different animals to knit and love, including a puffin, an orangutan, a turtle and a unicorn, you can also make a mini Robyn, mini Mabel bunny and mini cat, which are 30-40cm tall. The projects are aimed at beginners to improvers and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of knitting.

So be inspired, choose a pattern to start and be prepared to fall in love with this collection of adorable toys.

Many people struggle at times with a challenging relationship and ask themselves how things got so screwed up. They wonder what they're doing wrong and why they keep making bad choices in who they date or partner with. Trying to fix these problems using outdated communication tools rarely works, so many give up, feeling lost, defeated and resentful.

This book helps you see how your unresolved inner child wounding keeps showing up, attracting and meshing with another's codependent parts in a wounded dance-like a moth to a flame. Once you read this book, you will begin to see your own wounded dance. Know that there is a path to healing and you don't have to live this way. You can heal these patterns.

The book is written for people who are dating, currently in a relationship or those wanting to avoid making the same mistakes in their next relationship.

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Psychotherapist, Reiki Master and bestselling author Robert Jackman takes you on a journey of self-discovery and intentional communication using the STARR Reset. This powerful process is designed to heal and restore healthy emotional bonding and help you repair dysfunctional cycles to create an openhearted connection. Learn to use your hard-won wisdom to embrace and restore a deeply loving relationship.

You will also discover:

• how your inner child shows up in your adult relationship
• why hurt people find other hurt people
• why you ignored the red flags early on
• how to speak your truth with intention, the message of your heart
• why couples keep recreating archetypal patterns
• how to be brave as you reach for the relationship you desire

This book is a natural progression for readers of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and its Companion Workbook, and can be read individually or with your partner.

Relationships are not about perfection, they are about connection, growth and possibility.

From the bestselling author of Home Comforts comes the story of our wedding vows--what they mean and why they still matter.

In the West, marrying is so thoroughly identified with ceremonial promises that "taking vows" is a synonym for getting married. So, it's a surprise to realize that this custom is actually a historical and anthropological oddity. Most of the world, for most of history, married without making promises. And there's a reason for that. Marriage by vow presupposes free choice, and free choice makes a love-match possible. It is a very modern arrangement.

Vows is both a moving memoir of two marriages and a thoughtful meditation on marriage itself. Cheryl Mendelson tackles the sociology of commitment through our most traditional promises and shows why they endure. In considering the kind of marriage these vows entail, she helps answer some of life's most urgent and personal of questions: Could I, would I, or should I make these promises to someone? Using history and literature, the book describes the parameters of the behavior that traditional vows promise and, in doing so, answers a whole series of other questions: Why did wedding-by-vow arise only in the West? Why are they recited in weddings around the world today? Why have these vows lasted for nearly a thousand years? Why does the kind of marriage promised in the vows survive?

Reunite with the team from Dunder Mifflin in this activity book filled with word searches, dialogue puzzles, and coloring pages.

Take a coffee break with The Office Word Search, Coloring and Quotes. More than 80 themed word searches are accompanied by coloring pages and fun fill-in-the-blank scenes. Put your fandom to the test by filling in the missing dialogue from iconic episodes. The missing words are also clues for the word search puzzle! Fans of the TV show will take a trip down memory lane through the pages of this book as they relive their favorite moments with the team at Dunder Mifflin. Word search puzzles and coloring are great for relaxation and stress relief--and a few laughs won't hurt, either!

Run, Walk, Crawl- A Caregiver Caught Between Generations is a raw account of burnout and burned bridges.

Award winning, this highly relevant memoir has been named:

• Winner (Caregiving) Independent Press Award 2023
• Winner (Women's Issues) NYC Big Book Award 2022
• Winner (Caregiving) National Indie Excellence(R) Award (NIEA) 2021
• Winner (Christian) Next Generation Indie Book Award (NGIBA) 2021
• Silver (Cover Design, Non-fiction) Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2021
• Finalist (Cover Design, Non-fiction) National Indie Excellence(R) Award (NIEA) 2021
• Finalist (Inspirational and Women's Issues) American Book Fest's Best Book Award 2020
• Bronze (AUDIO Book Narration- Non-fiction) Reader's Favorite Award 2021
• Honorable Mention (Inspirational) 30th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

All working women juggle multiple priorities, but some carry a heavier load and lead a caregiver's double life.

Initially in stride and ultimately brought to her knees, Sarahbeth Persiani provides a deeply personal glimpse into modern day issues such as elder hoarding, opioid addiction, dementia, chronic fatigue, sibling tension, navigating a complex healthcare system and today's multi-generational workforce.

By no means prescriptive, but with honesty, humility, and a smattering of 1970's throwback references, this story offers relatable insights into one woman's transformation with lessons for us all.

Most of the learning in our lives happens outside of the classroom. This book prepares you for a lifetime of learning.

In the classroom, a syllabus is provided and a structure is given. We know what the outcome should be. But in developing yourself and leveling up in any aspect, we are both the teacher and the student. Learn how.

Science-backed tips for directing your own learning journey, no matter the pursuit.

The Lifelong Learner is about accomplishing your goals. The skill of learning is so valuable in life because without it, you are stuck in place, exactly where you are right now. No growth, no development, and nothing accomplished.

This book is how to become a self-sufficient learner that is capable of creating their own syllabus, directing their learning journey, retaining information, and applying it to real-life situations -- all without the pressure of a teacher or tests.

Master the key skill that you can use at any age, in any field.

Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.

Outpace others, beat the competition, and get where you want to go in record time.

• The best way to set learning goals and STICK to them
• How specific questions can accelerate your learning by 10x
• How to cram more reading and information absorption into your busy days
• Understanding personal knowledge management and how it helps your brain make connections
• Making your own learning syllabus complete with resources
• Keeping yourself motivated with clever gamification techniques

Authentic and practical teachings on what lies at the heart of Tibetan Buddhism, including karma, renunciation, bodhichitta, kindness, preparing for death, and much more.

Perfect for practitioners, meditators, and anyone who wishes to better understand their own mind, this is an important message from a fresh voice within the tradition.

Discover thoughtful advice and applicable practices for following a genuine Buddhist path and living a meaningful life in this succinct book. This profoundly graspable introduction to the heart of Tibetan Buddhism comes from a fresh voice within the tradition who has a growing online teaching presence. Khenpo Sherab Sangpo studied for decades with some of modern history's greatest teachers in the Dzogchen lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, achieving impressive theoretical knowledge and experiential realization.

This wide-ranging book offers easy-to-follow teachings and practices to cultivate a kind mind--bodhichitta--in order to enter and progress along the Buddhist path toward death, rebirth, and enlightenment.

Included are:

• Guided meditations on love; compassion; forgiveness; the three precepts of body, speech, and mind; and more
• Guided practices of tonglen, phowa, vase breathing, and more
• Advice to handle difficult emotions in relationships like jealousy, loneliness, and attachment
• Teachings to develop love, kindness, and compassion for yourself and others
• Instructions to prepare you for death, rebirth, and enlightenment

This is a book you will want to always keep with you as a reminder that this wisdom can ground you in daily life and beyond--whether you're Buddhist or not.

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«Las palabras son abrazos y aquí van los míos: Un recopilatorio de lo sentido, imaginado y vivido en los últimos años . -ELÍSABET BENAVENT

Elísabet Benavent (Valencia, 1984). La publicación de la Saga Valeria en 2013 la catapultó a la escena literaria y se convirtió en un auténtico fenómeno. Desde entonces ha escrito 22 novelas. Algunas han sido traducidas a varios idiomas y publicadas en diez países. En 2020 la serie Valeria se estrenó en Netflix en más de 190 países y batió récords de audiencia. En 2021 se estrenó con gran éxito la película Fuimos canciones, inspirada en la Bilogía Canciones y recuerdos. Sus libros llevan vendidos más de 3.600.000 ejemplares.

«Las palabras son para mí un salvavidas; una forma de vivir, un puñado de abrazos lentos . --Elísabet Benavent

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«Words are hugs and here are mine: A compilation of what I have felt, imagined and lived in recent years . -ELÍSABET BENAVENT

Elisabet Benavent (Valencia, 1984). The publication of her Saga Valeria in 2013 catapulted the author onto the literary scene. Benavent immediately became a true literary phenomenon. Since then, she has written 22 novels. Some of them have been translated into several languages and published in ten countries. In 2020, Saga Valeria became a series, premiered on Netflix and streamed in more than 190 countries at the same time. The series broke audience records. In 2021, the film We Were Songs was released with great success, an it was inspired by Benavent's Biología Canciones y recuerdos.

«Words are a lifeline for me, a way of living, a handful of soft embraces. --Elísabet Benavent

Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery. This book unravels everything from daily neural challenges to unconventional backgrounds, "auditioning" threads to create a unique color palette, and blending traditional stitches with a modern flair. Watch as common stitches morph into extraordinary treasures. Go on a journey through the stages of crafting unique embroidery, breaking free from conventions, and embracing joyous experimentation. With Jennifer's guidance, unleash your imagination and delight in creating unique embroidery art! Includes step-by-step instructions to 45 of Jennifer's favorite simple and most versatile stitches and how to transform them by adding other simple embroidery stitches and embellishments to create pressure points, movement, and softness. Explore multiple surfaces to incorporate embroidery--textile art, slow stitching, fabric journals, crazy quilting--that will appeal to all levels of stitchers. A beautiful, inspiring embroidery book that's an excellent tool for teachers and students alike.

From
sofas to shelving to a stylish home bar, Pallet Style shows you how to
create your own furniture using reclaimed wooden pallets. Whether you want to make
something in a weekend or are embarking on a more complex bespoke piece for
your home, each of Nikkita and Billy's projects are stylish design solutions,
perfect for Scandi-influenced urban apartments or rustic retreats.

An
introductory section explains the different kinds of standard pallets, many of
which can be sourced for free as pallets are so readily available. Full
instructions for deconstructing a pallet are provided, together with ideas on
how to source them.

• Each project includes full step-by-step instructions and photographs.
• Includes tips and techniques for painting and treating surfaces
• Practical and creative projects that conserve the planet's resources

The Pathfinder Player Core presents a new entry point to Pathfinder Second Edition, with everything a player needs to learn how to play the game! Choose from eight ancestries, eight complete character classes, and hundreds of feats and spells to make unique characters ready for deadly adventures in a world beset by magic and evil! This 464-page softcover tome is the definitive rules resource for all Pathfinder Second Edition players!

Pathfinder Player Core is the first core rulebook for the fully remastered Pathfinder Second Edition RPG! These rules are compatible with previous Pathfinder Second Edition rulebooks, incorporating comprehensive errata and rules updates and some of the best additions from later books into new, easier-to-access volumes with new presentations inspired by years of player feedback. Along with the GM Core, Monster Core, and Player Core 2, these books provide a new foundation for the future of tabletop gaming!

The pocket edition presents the same contents as the standard edition in a smaller sized softcover for a lower price and better portability.

Pathfinder Player Core includes:
- Easier to Learn! We've taken feedback from the Beginner Box and the Core Rulebook and made this new entry into the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game easier to navigate and get right into the fun.
- Complete character creation rules, walking you through building a character by selecting your Ancestry, Background, and Class, with a focus on the bard, cleric, druid, fighter, ranger, rogue, witch, and wizard! Core ancestry options include human, dwarf, elf, gnome, goblin, halfling, leshy, and orc!
- A mountain of options allowing you to customize your character including versatile heritages, like the changeling and nephilim, skills and feats, and hundreds of spells (including dozens of new ones), ensuring that the character you build represents your hero not just in story, but in rules as well!
- Everything you need to know to start playing, from advice on how to explore the world to tips on surviving deadly combats with terrifying foes.
- A primer on the world of Lost Omens so that your character can be a part of an exciting and diverse world!
- Rules and tools to advance your character through play, taking them from a fresh-faced adventurer ready to take on the world to a veteran hero, wielding powerful magic that can reshape reality!
- Fully integrated errata from the first 4 years of Pathfinder Second Edition, including revisions to the witch, expanded options for every character class, streamlined spells, new equipment, and more!
- This is the first Pathfinder product published under the new Open RPG Creative (ORC) license, giving players and Game Masters even more freedom for making their own creations based on Pathfinder Second Edition.

Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting is a must have book providing invaluable information on finishing a quilt including an overview on working with long arm, mid arm, and domestic machines. While long arms and mid arms are less prevalent in quilting homes, shops throughout the country make them available for rental and knowing the ins and outs of using them lets you make the best use of your time. Learn about threading, color selection, and ruler work. This free-motion quilt book will make you as excited to finish your quilts as you were when you started it. With beautiful hand doodling, easy-to-follow, full-color step-outs, and even a gallery of Sherilyn's personal quilt collection, it's a wealth of instruction and inspiration.

Put the top down, turn up the radio, and embark on an enchanting journey through these 101 heartwarming tales that celebrate the timeless spirit that keeps us all eternally youthful. In this delightful book, we celebrate the joy of staying young at heart, regardless of how many birthdays have passed us by.

This book is not just about growing older; it's about growing wiser while preserving the whimsical spirit that makes life truly extraordinary. It is a celebration of the magic that happens when we choose to live with a youthful heart, no matter our age.

These 101 stories, lovingly curated from Chicken Soup for the Soul's vast library, serve as a reminder that age is but a number, and the real essence of life lies in the enthusiasm with which we embrace each new day. With a perfect blend of nostalgia and optimism, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of cherishing every precious moment. Whether you're a wide-eyed dreamer or someone looking to rediscover the sparkle in your eyes, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart is an invitation to dance in the rain, savor the sweetness of ice cream, and embrace the childlike wonder that resides within us all.

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

A collection of 675+ beautifully illustrated stickers for every bird enthusiast.

Woodland birds and desert birds. Birds that flock along the shore and birds that flit among meadows and ponds. Plus unique feathers, colorful eggs, intricate nests, owls, cardinals, and more. An immersive celebration of birds, this collection contains more than 675 charming stickers, each lovingly hand-painted within breathtaking landscapes and each perfect for decorating a nature journal, a birder's diary, or the pages of a favorite birding guide.