Featured Collection
Skeletina and the In-Between World
Does your little one struggle with nightmares? Then Skeletina is here to help.We all remember those recurring childhood nightmares, whether it be fear of shadows, earthquakes, or floods. We also remember the extraordinary dreams where we fly! With her new picture book series, award-winning author and illustrator, Susie Jaramillo, aims to empower kids to reclaim their dreams, letting go of their fears and unlocking the extraordinary possibilities of the in-between world. Fearless and fun-loving Skeletina takes kids on adventures through the in-between world, subverting some of the most common childhood anxieties along the way. Skeletina helps little ...
The Secret Lives of Animals
The natural world is full of awesome surprises, and the animal kingdom is no exception. As The Secret Lives of Animals reveals, it seems that the more we discover about the unusual species that populate our planet, the more we understand just how ingenious, resourceful, and downright creative they can be!Did you know that red pandas are not only incredibly cute, but also master escape artists able to flee their enclosures in high security zoos all over the world with alarming frequency? Or that beautiful manta rays have not only been observed recognizing their own reflection in mirrors, but are also able to identify friendly divers and ask for their...
Rich and Mad
This is a compelling and beautifully written novel about first love, first sex, and everything in between. Maddy Fisher has decided to fall in love. And not just any sort of love: can't-eat can't-sleep crazy in love. Rich Ross is after the same thing. He's set his sights high, and he's going to make it happen. The problem is, in life's messy whirlwind of friends and lies and sex and porn, the real thing can be hard to fine. But there's always a first time for everything...
Hack Your Anxiety
What if your anxiety isn't a curse―but your greatest source of energy, clarity, and resilience?Do you find anxiety creeping into your work, relationships, or everyday life? You're not alone. In this science-backed, practical guide, acclaimed psychologist Dr. Alicia H. Clark reveals how anxiety can actually be the fuel that propels you toward your goals, deepens your relationships, and unlocks your true potential.Understand why anxiety isn't a weakness, it's an essential, motivating signal that you can use to achieve your goals. Drawn from clinical experience, personal anecdotes, and the latest brain science, Hack Your Anxiety offers strategies that ...
The Elevated Communicator
Discover your communication style and elevate consciousness at work to build trust, strengthen collaboration, relieve stress, and improve well-being.Our work lives revolve around effective communication. It is essential for cultivating trust and team collaboration, as well as strengthening our motivation and well-being at work. And with teams experiencing more anxiety, stress, and burnout than ever before, strong communication skills have never been more essential.The key to this clear and effective communication begins with understanding our own personal communication styles. Bringing our whole and authentic selves to work improves relationships an...
Pokémon: Sword & Shield, Vol. 1
Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region’s gym battles. For Casey, it’s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it’s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Casey and Henry can’t enter Galar region tournaments without the support of the local champion, Leon! But with train disruptions, Team Yell and wild Dynamax Pokémon getting in their way, will they ever get a chance to impress...
Pocket Coach: The Sleep Coach
From diet and exercise to underlying stress or anxiety, Dr. Arnold helps your nail your sleep patterns and get the quality sleep you deserve. With expert tips and guidance, exercises, techniques and check-lists--this is your one-stop, trusty and beautiful companion for everyday reference and rest! Sarah Jane ArnoldPublisher: Michael O'Mara BooksApril 1 2019EAN: 9781782439172ISBN: 178243917X
Please Grow
Discover the life lessons plants can teach you—from the importance of putting down roots to leaning on others for support and nourishment—in this charming, illustrated guide to personal growth.Every idea, relationship, or project begins with a seed: A seed of creativity, a flicker of hope, an inkling of motivation. In Please Grow, illustrator Alex Testere takes us on a journey through the life of a well-tended plant or garden—from nourishing a seed to propagating, protecting, pruning, and beyond—relating the lessons we can learn from the natural world to our everyday lives, including: * Planting a seed is only the beginning. * A flower is a reminder...
The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Philippine Folktales
A delightful blend of Asian and European influenced tales, creating a unique view on the world.The folktales of the Philippines are a unique blend of Asian and Pacific origins, Spanish influences from the long period of colonial occupation, and the islands' position as a seafaring trading post between Japan, Indonesia, Korea and China. This wonderful collection highlights Bagobo tales such as 'The Buso-Child' and 'The Tuglay and the Bia'; Tagalog stories such as 'The Aderna Bird' and 'How Suan Became Rich'; and Visayan tales including 'Juan Pusong', among others.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and sci...
Persephone & the Unicorn's Ruby
Join little Persephone on a sweet adventure in this tenth Little Goddess Girls story—part of the Aladdin QUIX line!Persephone and Aphrodite are continuing the quest to try and find some missing jewels. They end up meeting a lost bunny in their travels, who is looking for the Castle of What-Ifs. The girls end up in a magical, delicious land, where they meet a unicorn made of chocolate, with a very special crown—one that might be the key to finding one of the missing jewels!
Pay Up
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism and presents a bold plan to address the burnout and inequity harming America’s working women today.We told women that to break glass ceilings and succeed in their careers, all they needed to do is dream big, raise their hands, and lean in. But data tells a different story. Historic numbers of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Women’s unemployment rose to nearly fifteen percent, and globally women lost over $800 billion in wages. Fifty-one percent...
Pallas the Pal
Pallas, the daughter of Triton and messenger of the sea, enrolls at Mount Olympus Academy in this twenty-first Goddess Girls adventure!Mortal girl Pallas can’t wait to go show off her swordplay skills at Mount Olympus Academy. As a member of the Cheer Blades, she is hoping to impress her childhood friend, Athena—until she learns Athena has a new group of BFFs in the Goddess Girls. Pallas hopes she can win Athena’s attention at the upcoming Greek Festival battle reenactment competition—and help Pallas prove she is just as good as any boy her age! But Athena is having her own jealousy issues, thanks to her new baby sister. Can these old BFFs work toge...
My Penguin Year
A "remarkable memoir" (Nature) of life with an emperor penguin colony, gorgeously illustrated with 32 pages of exclusive photographyFor 337 days, award-winning wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae intimately followed 11,000 emperor penguins amid the singular beauty of Antarctica. This is his masterful chronicle of one penguin colony’s astonishing journey of life, death, and rebirth—and of the extraordinary human experience of living amongst them in the planet’s harshest environment.A miracle occurs each winter in Antarctica. As temperatures plummet 60° below zero and the sea around the remote southern continent freezes, emperors—the largest of all peng...
Moodtopia
A popular herbalist's remedies and prescriptive program for emotional balance and overall health, using natural solutions such as essential oils and moreWhat is Moodtopia? It simply means being in control of your moods so they're not in control of you! Sara-Chana Silverstein should know. Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG), and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Packed with hundreds of tools, tips, and strategies, Moodtopia is a practical, easy-to-use guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, ho...
Mindful Embroidery
Embroider Your Stress AwayEscape the chaos of everyday life by embroidering yourself a romantic and tranquil getaway. Allow Charles Henry and Elin Petronella to whisk you away to the calming villas of the French countryside. Discover the hidden gems of Paris, stroll down the colorful tiled streets of Lisbon or float along the canals of Venice. Let go of your worries stitch by stitch through these 20 delightful European scenescapes inspired by Charles and Elin’s favorite places throughout Europe. Beginners can confidently complete any design in this book using five common and simple embroidery stitches. As leaders in the modern hand embroidery moveme...
Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: Wellness
From Merry Jane, the leading voice in cannabis culture launched by world-renowned rap icon Snoop Dogg.Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: Wellness is an authoritative guide to using cannabis to improve wellness.This book reveals how CBD affects mood and can be used generally in health routines: in bath oils, balms, tinctures, and more.• Explains how cannabis, CBD, and other plants can change your everyday• Helps relieve everything from headaches and achy joints to stress and anxiety• Features dozens of illustrations and striking photographyThe book features an authoritative breakdown of CBD research—the history, the science, the politics, uses, forms, an...
Mayhem and the Mortal
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada, a must-have for any book lover.Dungeons & Dragons meets The Wizard of Oz in this darkly hilarious romantasy adventure in which a young woman who will do anything to rescue her sister from an evil sorcerer's curse hires a ruthless assassin. They embark on a quest with a band of misfits, one of whom harbors a devastating secret that could ruin her fairy-tale ending.
Medea the Enchantress
Princess Medea and a boy named Jason go on a quest for the Golden Fleece in this twenty-third Goddess Girls adventure!Jason and Princess Medea are on a quest for the golden fleece, a symbol of kingship, that’s hanging from a limb of the great oak tree. But a huge sleeping serpent guards the fleece—and is the one (scary!) barrier for Jason and Medea. With the help of a special sleeping potion Medea creates, can Medea and Jason work their magic and take what is rightfully theirs?
Magic Eye: Have Fun in 3D
A classic Magic Eye book of hidden 3D images that challenges your eyes and your mind, featuring optical illusions that come to life when you look just right.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!Millions of puzzle lovers, ’90s nostalgia fans, and anyone curious about hidden 3D images are obsessed with Magic Eye 3D optical illusions! A fun, interactive experience for families and fans of all ages, this hardcover book contains over 50 humorous Magic Eye 3D “comic strips.”Through Magic Eye’s patented 3D technology, each page contains a full-color image, with a smaller black-and-white reference image of the “hidden” scene in the back of the book to guide vi...
Magic Eye 25th Anniversary Book
Celebrate a quarter-century of wonder with this special edition of Magic Eye, the optical illusion art, where more than nostalgia is at play.New York Times Bestselling Series! For 25 years, Magic Eye has thrilled readers across generations, blending optical illusion with playful visual puzzles. In this anniversary edition, you’ll find all-new full-color stereograms, each inviting you to relax your eyes' focus and let hidden 3D scenes emerge from seemingly chaotic patterns. For extra help, a smaller black-and-white “hidden” image is included in the back of the book to guide your vision.Inside this edition, you’ll discover: * A curated selection of br...
Lore Olympus: Volume Five
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Witness what the gods do after dark in the fifth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe. “You want to know about The Bringer of Death.” It is Persephone’s birthday, and she receives the ultimate gift: Hades confesses his desire for her, leading to their first kiss. But that doesn’t necessarily make things easier for the goddess of spring, who is still in over her head in gossip-driven Olympus. Persephone feels intense guilt over the official breakup between Hades and Minthe, she is strugg...
Little Witch Academia, Vol. 1
"Reach out your hand, and your story will begin!"Those words changed young Atsuko "Akko" Kagari forever, sparking in her a lifelong dream of becoming a real witch. Now she's been accepted to the same school as her childhood hero, Shiny Chariot-the prestigious Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. As the only student to come from a non-magical family, Akko finds herself surrounded by prodigies from around the world, but giving up isn't in her vocabulary. Whether it's making friends, proving the doubters wrong, or just flying on a broom, Akko is going to make her fantasy a reality!
Leave It As It Is
Bestselling author David Gessner’s wilderness road trip inspired by America’s greatest conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt, is “a rallying cry in the age of climate change” (Robert Redford).“Leave it as it is,” Theodore Roosevelt announced while viewing the Grand Canyon for the first time. “The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.” Roosevelt’s pronouncement signaled the beginning of an environmental fight that still wages today. To reconnect with the American wilderness and with the president who courageously protected it, acclaimed nature writer and New York Times bestselling author David Gessner embarks on a great American road tr...
The Layered Edible Garden
Design, plant, and tend a self-sustaining, high-yielding food garden that saves space by growing plants the way nature intended—in layers. Say goodbye to long, straight rows of vegetable plants lined up and waiting for attacks from pests and diseases, and say hello to an interplanted polyculture paradise, filled with layers of edible plants that outcompete weeds, share resources, and grow beautifully together.In The Layered Edible Garden, author and food gardening pro Christina Chung of @fluent.garden introduces a modern approach to home food gardening that follows nature’s lead by growing plants in mixed communities, instead of in agriculture-centr...
KPop Demon Hunters
This official graphic novel adaptation of Netflix’s viral sensation KPop Demon Hunters retells the hit film through a series of comics, complete with full-color scenes and dialogue from the movie!When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from demons with their musical abilities. Follow their band HUNTR/X, as they make music and face their greatest challenge yet—Saja Boys, the hottest new boy band with a dark secret. This official graphic novel retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters through a series of comics using full-color images and dialogue from the hit movie.Based on the screenplay by Danya Jim...
KPop Demon Hunters
A deluxe junior novelization that retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters—and features a shiny cover and 16 pages of full-color images!Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren't selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who happen to be demons in disguise? This hardcover deluxe junior novelization is the official retelling of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters—and features a shiny cover and 16 pages of full-color images.Based on the screenplay by Danya ...
KPop Demon Hunters
Experience the world of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters with this official full-color activity book complete with games and puzzles, and featuring more than 50 vibrant stickers!Join Rumi, Mira, Zoey, and all the beloved characters from Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters in this full-color activity book featuring dozens of puzzles, mazes, games, and coloring pages! Including more than 50 charming stickers for even more interactive fun, this book is perfect for fans of HUNTR/X, Saja Boys, Derpy Tiger, Sussie Bird, and more!Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hun...
Knot Bad Amigurumi
In Knot Bad Amigurumi, discover a world of 25 adorable and unique crochet creatures you’ll love to make, keep, and display.Create the unexpected: a smiling rocket ship, a jubilant glass of boba tea, a joyful acorn, a breezy beach hat, and much more. These modern characters spring from the imagination of crochet artist Vincent Green-Hite (Instagram: @knot.bad; TikTok: @knotbad), who loves sharing his designs and techniques with the world.In addition to beginner-friendly patterns, the book includes a rundown of basic materials such as yarns and hooks, step-by-step stitch tutorials, instructions for embroidering appealing faces, advice on working with ...
The Knit Vibe
A knitting adventure with projects, patterns, rituals, yoga, creative inspiration, numerology, knitting experts, astrology, community, and more.Vickie Howell, the DIY channel’s popular queen of fiber, pens a love letter to knitting with The Knit Vibe―a book like no other―with interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting.Dive into a special section on the health benefits of the craft, catch a glimpse of knitting’s superstars in conversation with Howell, or try your hand at loads of how-tos and projects from the likes of Bristol Ivy, Kaffe Fassett, Diva Zappa, Amy Small, and many more.“Pic...
Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn
Add Joyful Color to Your Knits the Easy Way!Make the most of your favorite self-striping yarn with 20 bright and brilliant patterns from Stephanie Lotven, of Tellybean Knits. Every skein of self-striping yarn contains a whole palette of exciting colors, so you can create eye-catching rainbow details without needing to keep track of several yarns or weave in all those ends when your project is complete. Stephanie’s spectacular designs go way beyond traditional striped socks, covering new and exciting ways to showcase these beautiful yarns in sweaters, hats, cowls and more.Whether you’re building your knitting skills or looking for fresh inspiration, ...
The Kids Are All Right
From Design Mom blogger Gabrielle Blair and her husband, Ben Blair, a unique guide that subverts the concept of “perfect parenting” by embracing uncertainty.Parents today are often filled with anxiety, overwhelmed with the feeling that every parenting decision carries paralyzing high stakes. The Kids Are All Right gives parents the tools to set these anxieties to the side and connect more meaningfully with their children and the actual issues they face. The book provides relatable examples and insightful frameworks to help parents approach parenting with confidence rather than reacting to cultural fears about screen time or college admissions.Gabrie...
Just Send the Text
Say goodbye to the crippling stress and anxiety that come with dating in the 2020s with the dating advice all single people need.Have you ever convinced yourself that your crush is definitely not into you because they didn’t watch your Instagram story? Have you ever pretended that you didn’t want anything serious because you assumed your potential partner didn’t want anything serious with you? Have you ever spent hours figuring out the “perfect” response to your date’s text? Well Candice Jalili, senior sex and dating writer at Elite Daily, has done all of those things and she’s here to tell you to stop. Stop giving in to your anxieties and insecurit...
Just Our Luck
From the author of Words on Bathroom Walls—now a major motion picture—comes a romance in the spirit of Dear Evan Hansen about overcoming anxiety—and about finding love and friendship in unlikely places.★ "A masterpiece" —Kirkus, starred review"Bad luck follows lies." That was the first rule for life that Leo's Greek grandmother, Yia Yia, gave him before she died. But Leo's anxiety just caused a fight at school, and though he didn't lie, he wasn't exactly honest about how it all went down . . . how he went down. Now Leo's father thinks a self-defense class is exactly what his son needs to "man up.""Leave the Paros family alone." That was Yia Yia's se...
Inside the World of Bridgerton
Discover the true Regency history behind the TV phenomenon.In Inside the World of Bridgerton, author and Regency period expert Catherine Curzon explores the historical inspirations behind the hit series, and illuminates the fascinating details of real life in Regency high society.Examining a range of key topics, this revealing guide covers everything from the class structure of the era and the crucial role played by marriage to the stunning fashion, culture and social events of the time that have enchanted audiences and history fanatics for centuries. With further chapters dedicated to sex, race, the media and more, this is a window into the real hi...
The Interpretation of Cats
From a leading veterinary psychiatrist, a groundbreaking exploration into the minds of our feline companions and “a guide to being the best humans we can be for our cats” (Focus Vif).Cats are mysterious creatures, and the relationship between humans and cats has never been simple. Curious and affectionate, independent and uninterested, predator and prey. Their true nature continues to elude us, and their subtle and complex behavioral problems can often seem unsolvable or incomprehensible. So, how can we tell if a cat is suffering? What are the root causes of feline aggression? And how can we treat patients who can’t speak for themselves?In this fasc...
I Love Birds!
Prowl for owls by ear, discover the science of feathers, and become familiar with the birds in your neighborhood and beyond—52 activities for kids ages 4 to 8 Calling all birders! It’s time to share the joy of birds with the kids in your life. I Love Birds! is chock-full of activities, information, and rich resources that will fuel discovery and inspire families. Through sensory, hands-on, and creative explorations that involve birding basics and the hows and whys of bird behavior, the activities here will engage children’s imagination and sense of wonder as they observe birds in the wild, become citizen scientists, and forge a deeper understanding,...
How to Hold Animals
How to Hold Animals is the irresistible guide to holding more than forty critters according to advice from wildlife specialists.Learn from the experts—a pet shop owner, a veterinarian, a wildlife photographer, and a reptile handler—how to pick up and hold dozens of species of animals, great and small, furry, scaly, and feathery, including snails, chipmunks, chickens, chinchillas, stag beetles, lizards, hamsters, owls, grasshoppers, mice, and more. Chock full of fascinating facts, interviews with experts, and full-color photos on every page, How to Hold Animals will delight and inform animal lovers of all stripes.
How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying Journal
This seasonal journal for tracking the locations and dates of foraged foods Includes essential foraging guidelines and an extensive table of edible plants and mushrooms for each season.How to Forage for Wild Food without Dying: The Journal is an easy way for foragers to keep track of their foraging finds, where they found them, and at what time of year. By tracking what they collect, foragers can become more adept at locating their favorite wild foods in future years. They also become more educated about how weather patterns affect the availability of wild-harvested plants and mushrooms.Throughout the book, author and expert forager Ellen Zachos off...
How to Calm Your Mind
From the author of Hyperfocus, a treasure trove of practical, science-backed strategies that reveal how the key to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, is a calm state of mind“After rebounding from his own burnout, Bailey devised a clear-eyed, concise method that marries science and self-help; he’s equally proficient in probing the roles of serotonin and endorphins while charting concrete steps in chapters titled ‘The Mindset of More’ and ‘Heights of Stimulation.’ Slow down, breathe, and submerge into these pages.” —Oprah DailyA PENGUIN LIFE BOOKIt took an on-stage panic attack for productivity expert Chris Bailey to recognize how cri...
How to Be Loving: The Journal
A deep journaling tool for becoming less reactive, and more responsive and open to love. Resiliency is our capacity to respond from the heart. It has everything to do with Love and inclusiveness, and nothing to do with getting tougher. Resilience is a foil to the ego-mind’s way of dividing everything into “right or wrong.” The heart’s response to our emotions and experiences is always more welcoming and spacious. And that’s what this self-exploration is for: to welcome in all of our fears, questions, and gifts. You’ll be befriending doubt, creating more loving thoughts, and using Loving Kindness to witness your interior experience and visions of th...