Collection: Self-Development

In an era in which class divisions are becoming starker than ever, some individuals are choosing to marry across class. The Power of the Past traces the lives of a subset of these individuals - highly-educated adults who married a partner raised in a class different from their own, primarily between those from blue- and white-color backgrounds. Drawing upon detailed interviews with spouses who revealed the inner workings of their marriages, Jessi Streib shows that crossing class lines is not easy, and that even though these couples shared bank accounts, mortgages, children, and friends, each spouse was still shaped by the class of their past, and consequently, so was their marriage.

Streib reveals what was rarely apparent to the husbands and wives she interviewed. The class of their past did not only matter in determining the amount of money they had as children or what job their parents went off to each morning; It also mattered in more subtle ways, by systematically shaping their ideas of how to go about their daily lives. Upwardly mobile spouses who grew up in blue-collar families learned to take a laissez-faire approach to the world around them: they preferred to go with the flow, make the most of the moment, and avoid self-imposed constraints. Their spouses, who grew up in professional white-collar families, however, wanted to manage the world around them: they organized, planned, monitored, and oversaw. Living with a spouse who was born into a different class means navigating these differences - differences that appeared across nearly every aspect of their lives, from how they manage their finances, to how they manage their time - both at home and on vacation - to ideas about how their children should be raised.

The Power of the Past illustrates that when individuals are raised in different classes, merged lives do not lead to merged ideas about how to lead those lives. Individuals can come together across class lines, but their enduring class characteristics cannot be left behind.

Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic chemist Dr. Michelle Wong.

Can tweakments do me any harm? Does deodorant cause breast cancer? Does eating chocolate give you acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? What exactly is in my serum? Are collagen supplements the fountain of youth? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" as healthy as it sounds?

The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day, form good habits, and learn what really works. Decipher the ingredients that make up your favorite shampoo, find out the facts about tweakments and chemical peels, and discover whether beauty brands can ever be truly sustainable.

Featuring over 100 frequently asked questions, informative graphics, and backed up by the latest research, cosmetic chemist and science educator Dr. Michelle Wong (a.k.a. Lab Muffin Beauty Science) has the answers we need to make the most of our beauty and body-care routines.

Change your mind to change your life--discover the neuroscience of a better you in this revolutionary book from neuroscientist and online sensation Nicole Vignola that teaches you how to rewire your brain to achieve peak mental wellbeing.

Are you stuck in a habit of believing you are not good enough?

Do you fixate on a particular story about yourself that you wish you could change?

Are negative beliefs holding you back from reaching your fullest potential?

Do you sometimes feel like it's just too hard, or too late, to change?

If any of this sounds familiar, you need Rewire, your personal guide to understanding the neuroscience of why you are subconsciously programmed to repeat certain habits and how you can do, or undo, any type of behavior to be the person you want to be.

BREAK THE CYCLE, ALTER YOUR THOUGHTS AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE

In clear language, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola demystifies the science of breaking bad habits and how to make good ones, the principles of neuroplasticity, and neurohack methods for changing behavioral patterns. In the end, she helps you to see yourself in a different way and control how you react to any life situation, from overcoming negative, limiting beliefs to managing stress and achieving peak mental wellbeing.

Think of your brain as your hardware and your mental health as your software. Your hardware must work well before you can upgrade your software; Once you learn the fundamentals of rewiring your brain, you can instill new habits, shift your mindset, and change unwanted behavior to create the best version of yourself.

We all have habits and behaviors that hold us back from reaching our fullest potential. This book will help you see that you are not stuck, that you can rewrite your story--and shows you how.

Un revolucionario libro sobre el trauma, que ofrece a los lectores un esquema de cinco etapas para alcanzar el crecimiento postraumático.

El trauma siempre ha sido parte de la experiencia humana, y los eventos traumáticos --tanto físicos como emocionales-- pueden trastornar todo nuestro ser y cambiarnos para siempre. Aunque sabemos más que hace diez años acerca de los efectos neurológicos y físicos a largo plazo que deja el trauma, pocos se dan cuenta de que la experiencia del trauma no tiene que condenarlos a una vida de sufrimiento y duelo.

En este libro único, la renombrada psicóloga Edtih Shiro comparte un poderos esquema de cinco pasos para el crecimiento postraumático, un proceso terapéutico que ayuda no solo a recuperarse, sino a experimentar crecimiento y renovación después del trauma. Inspirada por sus abuelos, que fueron refugiados y sobrevivientes del Holocausto, la Dra. Shiro ha dedicado su vida a estudiar el trauma y sus secuelas. Desarrolladas a lo largo de más de tres décadas de investigación y práctica, las etapas que propone Shiro --conciencia, despertar, llegar a ser, ser y transformarse-- explican cómo el trauma puede ser un catalizador para el cambio positivo y transformador.

Fundado en la ciencia y lleno de herramientas prácticas y enseñanzas, El inesperado regalo del trauma revela una nueva y revolucionaria forma de ver el trauma y recuperarse de sus efectos.

A groundbreaking book on trauma that offers readers a five-stage framework for achieving posttraumatic growth.

Trauma has always been part of the human experience, and traumatic events - both physical and emotional -can shake our very foundation and leave us forever changed. While we know more about the lasting neurological and physical effects of trauma than we did a decade ago, few people realize that experiencing trauma doesn't have to sentence you to a lifetime of suffering and grief.

In this first book of its kind, renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Shiro shares a powerful, five-stage framework for posttraumatic growth, a therapeutic process that helps you not just recover, but experience growth and renewal in wake of trauma. Inspired by her grandparents, who were refugees and Holocaust survivors, Dr. Edith Shiro has dedicated her life to the study of trauma and its aftereffects. Developed over more than three decades of research and practice, Shiro's stages - Awareness, Awakening, Becoming, Being, and Transforming - outline how trauma can be a catalyst for positive, transformative change.

Grounded in science and filled with practical tools and takeaways, The Unexpected Gift of Trauma reveals a groundbreaking new way to think about and heal from trauma.

Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors. "I don't deserve this," "this is too good to be true," or any number of harmful thought patterns prevent us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction we have earned. Sound familiar? This is what "New York Times" bestselling author Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction that occurs when anything positive enters our lives. The Upper Limit Problem not only prevents happiness, but it actually stops us from achieving our goals. It is the ultimate life roadblock.

In "The Big Leap," Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than one thousand extraordinary achievers in business and the arts--from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives--whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem.

"The Big Leap" delivers a proven method for first identifying which of these four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.

Forbes contributor Amy Shoenthal's revolutionary strategies for working through life's inevitable setbacks, supported by research and personal stories from today's most prolific founders, leaders, and experts.

How do you know if you're going through a setback? And once you realize you're in one, how do you work through it?

Some of the world's most prominent leaders attribute their setbacks to the reason they found success. Their lowest moments paved the way for their creative rebirth. Through the four phases of The Setback Cycle--Establish, Embrace, Explore, and Emerge--Amy Shoenthal guides readers on how to make sense of their experiences, gain clarity on what comes next, and move confidently into future endeavors. That framework, developed through research and conversations with scholars, psychologists, neuroscientists, and executive coaches is supported through the deeply personal stories of founders and leaders like fashion icons Stacy London and Norma Kamali, fitness instructors Robin Arzón and Kendall Toole, chef Palak Patel, non-binary beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi, and inspirational founders like Cate Luzio, Erica Taylor, Amanda Goetz, and more.

Whether you're stuck in a rut after a breakup or trying to navigate an unexpected professional transition, The Setback Cycle offers guidance on how to take yourself through your toughest moments and forge a stronger path forward.

Take your wellness into your own hands with Wellness: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, designed to help you enhance your mental and physical health.

In this busy, fast-paced world, healthy habits and thoughts often fall to the wayside. Learn to prioritize yourself and reshape your habits with this journal that provides you with a space to track and reflect on your habits and lifestyle, and how they affect the way you feel. Savor this opportunity to make time for yourself and create a joyful, fulfilling life.

JOURNALING MADE EASY: Set personal goals and record how you feel with the reflection spreads. Guided prompts that repeat each day make it easy to set your intentions and reflect on your progress every morning and night.

HABIT TRACKERS: Personalize your journal to fit your lifestyle with the customizable monthly habit tracker spreads. Add the habits that you want to keep track of and fill in throughout the month to assess your consistency.

SET CHALLENGES: Start your own 30-day challenges with the challenge tracker spreads to focus your energy on the things that are important to you.

INSPIRING ILLUSTRATIONS: Lovely illustrations offer inspiration and a beautiful backdrop for finding balance in your life and taking care of your mind and body.

DELUXE DESIGN: A sturdy vegan leather cover, foil accents, and a helpful ribbon marker make the journal a joy to return to and a lasting keepsake.

ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more of these great titles from the Day and Night Reflection series to your collection: Self Care: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, Mindfulness: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, Calm: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, Manifesting: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, and Intuition: A Day and Night Reflection Journal.

Get ready for some fantastic magic! Explore the skills you'll need to put on a magic show of illusions. Then learn three fantastic tricks that are sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make becoming a master illusionist easy and fun. Abracadabra!

Frederick L. Olsen's practical guide to the construction, maintenance, and repair of kilns is now bigger and more comprehensive than ever. Olsen's bible for kiln builders now includes chapters on multidirectional and specialty kilns, fired in place kilns for large scale ceramic sculptures, and offers a few suggestions on what kilns may look like in the future.

​ The Kiln Book covers the principles of efficient design, building methods, refractory materials, bricklaying procedures and instructions, fuels and firing systems, arches, flues, electric elements, and general safety. Olsen includes plans for firebox systems; coal, oil-drip, forced-oil burners; butane, propane, and natural gas burners; and installation of pressure regulators and safety shut-off controls. The complete guide on how to design and build any size, shape kiln for the potter.

About the Author

Frederick L. Olsen has been a ceramic artist for over sixty years and is very well known as a kiln builder. He often demonstrates kiln building at conferences and workshops around the world and is generally regarded as the authority on kilns. As a young ceramist, he had the good fortune to study under National Treasure ceramic artist Tomimoto Kenkichi and Kondo Yuzo in Japan for two and a half years. Since that time, he has traveled the world doing his ceramics and studying and building kilns of all shapes and sizes. He is well known for his Fastfire wood kiln designs. He has designed and patented the Olsen kiln kits, which have been sold worldwide. His first book, The Kiln Book, was published in 1973, and it has been continually revised and expanded ever since

Get inspired and build your skills with one year of daily creative writing prompts

The best way to get better at writing? Practice! This prompt-a-day journal is designed to keep your mind moving, with 365 unique writing prompts that flex your writing muscles and boost your creativity. See what you can dream up as you experiment with imaginative imagery, comedic conversations, macabre mysteries, and beyond.

A year's worth of writing--Try one prompt each day for a full year of writing practice or pick the prompts you like best whenever the mood strikes--it's up to you!

Brush up on the basics--Hone your writing style with prompts that help you work on key skills like description, exposition, narration, dialogue, plot, and more.

Write inside this book--Each prompt in this creative writing journal includes blank lines to write on, challenging you to fit your response in the suggested amount of space, and ensuring you don't need anything except a pen or pencil!

Open this writing prompt journal and discover how much you can learn and create!

In a world saturated with visual media, where magazines, commercials, and the vast expanse of the internet expose us to countless images, the insidious influence of filters and photoshop perpetuates an artificial standard that eludes easy detection. Consequently, our minds unknowingly assume these images are authentic, perpetuating a destructive cycle that erodes self-worth and engulfs us in self-loathing.

The prevalence of body image issues affects as much as 50% of the population due to the immense societal emphasis placed on physical appearance. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), estimated to affect between 1.4 to 2.4% of the global population, leaves numerous individuals undiagnosed, grappling with the distressing burden as they navigate their lives.

This book is specifically crafted for those who suspect they need guidance but are uncertain about the next steps to take. Addressing a sensitive subject rarely discussed in social circles, the book aims to empower readers to help themselves and, if necessary, seek professional assistance. It delves into the impact of the disorder on daily life and the lives of those around us, providing insights into the brain's role in contributing to the issue. By embarking on a journey of holistic living, readers will discover the transformative power of embracing authenticity, love, and acceptance, cultivating a more fulfilling and harmonious existence.

Rather than solely fixating on external appearances, holistic healing encompasses all dimensions of life, recognizing that genuine happiness arises from the harmonious interplay of these aspects. Drawing from the author's personal experiences, readers explore the transformative potential of self-love, self-compassion, and a sense of self-worth. By adopting a mindset rooted in love and acceptance, they learn to reside in the present moment, fostering healthier thoughts and actions that pave the way to inner peace. The book also includes valuable self-assessment questionnaires, providing readers with meaningful insights to navigate their individual journeys, gain clarity, and chart a path towards self-compassion, acceptance, and personal growth.

The time for action is now. Stand against negative thoughts and embrace the journey of self-love and acceptance. By reading this book, you have already taken a significant step on your healing path, and I commend you for your commitment to healing and living the life you deserve. I invite you to delve into the pages of "Body Dysmorphia (BDD): The Holistic Approach to Take Control of Your Obsessive Negative Thoughts, Stop Comparing and Learn to Love Your Appearance. Enhance Professional Help and Therapy."

A radiant beacon of light for individuals grappling with body image challenges, this compelling book is an unyielding source of empowerment, inspiration, and transformation. It unveils a treasure trove of essential information and vigorous tools to heal wounds, unleash inner strength, and triumph over adversity. With its captivating message, it ignites the flame of authentic living, ushering in a life filled with resounding peace, unshakeable self-love, and majestic self-expression. Now is the time to seize this empowering journey and flourish in the splendor of your true essence.

- VMN Publishing

When former broadcast news reporter and motivational speaker Amelia Rose Earhart decided to honor her namesake, aviation pioneer Amelia Mary Earhart, she did it in the biggest way possible-by becoming the first pilot in command of a flight around the world in a single-engine Pilatus PC-12 NG.Her challenges, her obstacles, and her ultimate success taught her invaluable lessons about life. The most important one?

Learn to love the turbulence.

As Earhart chronicles her own journey, she invites you to explore, expand, and even redefine your own. She welcomes you aboard her adventure while she shares life lessons that include how to navigate the holding pattern, plan for emergency procedures, prepare for headwinds, brace for turbulence, and fearlessly explore and boldly embrace life.

Climb into the cockpit and strap in. You're about to gain permission to enter new airspace. Earhart's wisdom will uplift you as you make your own best decisions about life, and remind you that nothing binds you, not even gravity. The only plane that never experiences turbulence is one locked up in the hangar-and you were built to soar.

Tired of feeling like shit but can't afford therapy?

Finding a good therapist is hard. Finding a good therapist you vibe with--and who won't break the bank--is even harder. In This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy, seasoned therapist Liz Kelly brings the therapy office to you. So even if money is tight, your insurance doesn't cover therapy, you can't find quality practitioners in your area, or you've been stuck on a therapist's waitlist for months, you can still feel better now.

With her cheeky humor, undeniable wit, and perfectly timed f-bombs, Liz has a talent for explaining complex mental health concepts in a way you can understand and can put into practice immediately. And don't worry--at no point in this book will you ever hear the phrase "healing journey," "your truth," or any other over-used therapy platitudes.

Instead, you'll learn how to:

- Practice real self-care when life feels overwhelming
(and no, shopping doesn't count)
- Quiet and tame your inner critic
(because, let's be honest, you're way too hard on yourself)
- Manage all the feels
(even the ones you pretend you can ignore)
- Set boundaries and master the art of saying no
(especially when it's really, really hard)
- Maintain healthy relationships and find your people
(I promise, they're out there!)
- Cope with the pain of grief and loss
(even when it feels like it'll never get better)
- Prioritize your values to create a more meaningful, kick-ass life
(because you deserve it!)

Imagine if Tina Fey were your best friend and next-door neighbor... and she also just happened to be an experienced therapist. It is possible to feel better--just take that first step and let Liz be your guide.

Este libro es un mapa, un oráculo, pero también una guía total sobre cómo encontrar la fuerza para decirle que Sí a la vida, al deseo y a la libertad.

Es un encuentro íntimo con mi alma desnuda y con mi humanidad repleta de ganas de fundirse en un abrazo de aceptación. Una combina- ción de espiritualidad, psicología y poesía, que es mi forma de entender el mundo. Estas palabras son el suspiro de alivio que deseo regalarnos.

Te quiero ofrendar mis experiencias y las de otras tantas mujeres que me ayudaron a despertar y a vivir la vida con una mayor intensidad.

En esta encarnación me animé. Hablé. Sané. Esta vez mi compromiso con la vida pulsó más fuerte. Esta vez dije Sí. Hoy lo quiero compartir con vos.

Master the Universal Energy to Unleash Your Potential You already have everything to transform your life into anything you desire. Do you believe it? The Law of Attraction is the power key to unlock your destiny, to consciously attract more of what you want and less of what you don't want. This book teaches you how to use the hidden energy within you to alter your life circumstances to create abundance of happiness and success. Once you read this book, there is no turning back. So grab your copy now and start manifesting your dreams into reality! Mitesh Khatri is an internationally trusted leadership trainer, motivational speaker and national-bestselling author of Awaken the Leader In You. He founded Guiding Light Consultants with his wife and co-author Indu Khatri. Indu Khatri is a bestselling author and principle content designer for Guiding Light's corporate training programs and executive coaching.