Your comfort zone is NOT the danger zone! This paradigm-shifting guide shows you how to harness the power of joy, creativity, and ease to create the foundation for building your best life.

Get ready to forget everything you’ve ever been told about the “comfort zone.” It’s not a place where you sit complacently because you can’t be bothered to take action. It’s not a barrier blocking you from the life of your dreams. Instead, it’s the truest source of growth, possibility, and joy―and it’s within your reach with help from an expert guide.

As the founder and CEO of The Power of Positivity, an online community with more than 50 million followers worldwide, Kristen Butler has spent over a decade examining the elements of a life well lived and the paths that get us there. Her book blows the lid off the idea that anxiety and stress are necessary ingredients for success―and shows you how a state of ease instead of constant effort holds the key to unlocking your full potential.

In thoughtful lessons, exercises, and personal stories, you’ll discover:

· The Three Zones of Living―Complacent, Survival, and Comfort―and what determines which one you are living in right now

· The Create from Comfort Process―including clearing a safe internal space as a foundation for self-expression and joy, defining the expanded life you wish to live, and acclimating to even your wildest desires in ways that are natural and easy

· Relationship Tools―including maneuvering luminary and gloominary relationships, turning competitors into compellers, and defining clear boundaries

· Mindset Tools (that really work!)―including examining and replacing limiting beliefs, using mantras, affirmations, and power stances to create internal balance, entering the flow state at will, and developing empowering mental habits

· And much more

“You will never achieve success faster and with less effort than when you are in your Comfort Zone,” Kristen writes. “By living inside of my Comfort Zone, I’ve achieved more success than I thought was possible, and I’ve done it without feeling overworked or compromising who I am. Now it’s your turn.”

Discover your siren song and unleash the freedom, love, power, and pleasure from within, with guidance from bestselling author of Witch. It’s time to stop apologizing for who you are. Throughout time, the term sirens has been used to describe women who are dangerous. With this beautiful new oracle, Lisa Lister shows you a different perspective. You’ll discover that sirens actually hold the key to the feminine aspects of empowerment, confidence and more. Wild, free, embodied, cyclical, all-knowing, they are way-showers for insight, wonder, and revealment. Each card, channeled and illustrated by Lisa, is designed to support you as you remember, reclaim, and have fierce reverence for the beautiful, messy, complex, glorious siren that you are. Allow the She Sirens to sing songs of encouragement as you navigate the terrain of your own wild and unapologetic shores. 'I love Lisa. I love everything she writes. I love her voice, her way, her magic.' Carrie Anne Moss

Polaroids occupy a special place in the hearts of many photo enthusiasts who remember a time when "instant photography" meant one-of-a-kind prints that developed within minutes of clicking the shutter. What was once a crucial tool for photographers to test their shots before shooting on film has now become obsolete in the face of digital photography. Luckily for us, legendary photographer Helmut Newton saved his test Polaroids, allowing a privileged and rare chance to see the tests from a selection of his greatest shoots over a period of decades, including many from the TASCHEN titles SUMO, A Gun for Hire, and Work. Selected by his widow, June Newton, from over 300 photos featured at the 2011 exhibition "Helmut Newton Polaroids" at the Museum fur Fotografie in Berlin, this collection captures the magic of Helmut Newton photo shoots as only Polaroids can.

Would you like to experience amazing clarity, peace, and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? In this groundbreaking new book, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments. Understanding these principles allows you to tap into the deeper intelligence behind life, access your natural wisdom and guidance, and unleash your limitless creative power. You'll be able to live with less stress, greater ease, and a sense of connection to the larger unfolding of life. Welcome to the space where miracles happen... Are you ready to begin?

Now in paperback, from the New York Times best-selling author of Sacred Contracts and Anatomy of the Spirit, a timely guide with 100 prayers for entering into a personal relationship with the Divine. "I've loved so many of Caroline Myss's books, but maybe none so much as Intimate Conversations with the Divine. Has there ever been a more urgent need for her unique and profound (and sometimes wonderfully cranky) take on our spiritual reality, healing, and the language of holiness?" -- Anne Lamott, author of Traveling Mercies and Help, Thanks, Wow In her most personal book to date--now available in paperback for the first time--beloved teacher and best-selling author Caroline Myss draws on her own practice to help us regain our fluency in the language of prayer and renew our connection to the sacred. Intimate Conversations with the Divine offers 100 of Myss's personal prayers as a resource and inspiration to start a prayer practice of your own. Each prayer illustrates a different type of grace that feeds the human soul, from awakening, endurance, and healing, to silence, surrender, and trust. "We are one holy system of life and great cosmic truth, which is that all life--including all of us--breathes together," Myss writes. "I hope this book, these prayers, will bring you comfort and grace, and help you through the difficult times ahead. And I hope they will inspire you to believe that with God, all things are possible."

Leadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show Below Deck Mediterranean. Everyone experiences a moment in life when they need to lead. Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self. Based on the leadership lessons she's gathered from her resourceful and resilient life, Captain Sandy, a superyacht captain and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, shares the leadership skills and critical thinking inherent to being a captain that can empower anyone to navigate their way to a successful life. Among some of the stories/lessons she'll share: – How she selects and sizes up her crew even before embarking on a charter, deciding who to invest in and how to bring out their best. – Things happen at sea. No matter how much you plan and train, so much can go wrong so she'll discuss the level of persistence and faith that's required in solving an especially knotty problem. – Authority and discipline are required to lead, but they must be leavened with compassion, understanding, and a desire to see your crew succeed. – She describes the seamless flow that happens in great teamwork and how she loves seeing the way her deckhands pitch in with the stews when needed. For Captain Sandy, this represents leading with empathy, figuring out who your teammates are and what motivates them, then communicating in a way that motivates and makes them feel understood. – As a captain, Sandy is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skill set, which is as much a part of her job as steering a vessel. Sustaining excellence requires constant effort, whether you find yourself at the end of a journey, halfway through or at the start of a new one. And the learning never stops. Woven throughout her stories are Captain Sandy's optimism and abiding faith that, given the right tools and opportunities, individuals are capable of so much more than they realize, especially when they can find someone to believe in them.

Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.

Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and ocean depths.

The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through the terminal as they check in bags, walk through security and board the plane. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children and help to soothe any anxiety about airports and flying.

Sam Meredith's bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.

How to release negative energy from the body by 'not-wanting' and 'not-doing', from the creator of Mindflow (c). The groundbreaking MindFlow (c) Method is your key to finally overcoming anxiety, combating stress, and tackling emotional blocks, thereby releasing an infinite source of life energy. Through a powerful yet simple combination of movements, you can trigger energy shifts and reconnect to the natural flow of life. This is how the MindFlow Method works: Using movements similar to Qigong, we tap into the energy field within and around us. This brings us into a higher state of consciousness (the G4 state) where our bodies release 'happy' hormones that help us relax. In this state, we can harness any toxic energy that comes our way and use it as our own strength. This brings us into alignment with our own inner power, calm in the knowledge that we are connected to life energy. Discover the life-changing effects of the MindFlow Method, which will teach you how to release your resistance to challenges, raise your energy level, and move into a state of flow and deep inner peace.

Letting go is like the sudden cessation of an inner pressure, or the dropping of a weight. It is followed by a sudden feeling of relief and lightness, with an increased happiness and freedom. Imagine how great it would be if you could experience that release all of the time, in any place, and with any event. You would be in charge of how you feel, no longer at the mercy of circumstances or other people and your reactions to them. With this guided journal, inspired by Dr David R. Hawkins's classic work Letting Go, you will find tools and techniques to work with your feelings and truly let go of the inner blocks that hold you back. In it, you will be guided through a journaling process to learn how to stop suppressing feelings, release resentments, overcome resistance, surrender the ego and deepen your self-awareness.

Discover your inner Source-eress, trust your instincts and remember your innate magic with this powerful 42-card oracle from the bestselling author of Witch. This beautifully illustrated 42-card deck is calling you to reconnect to Source and return to the infinite knowledge of your mother-loving self. Self Source-ery Oracle is divided into three powerful suits to help you recognize that self-love is about coming into relationship with the truth of who you are – your inner landscape, your body, and your connectivity to nature and the world around you. It will help you to: · develop body awareness, find your inner power and unlock courage · take responsibility for your own physical, emotional and spiritual needs · access your energy, creativity, and unique frequency and magic · feel nourished, satiated and able to show up for yourself and others in times of chaos, uncertainty and transition Learn to trust your senses, wisdom and the ever-unfolding of living your rhythm.

Awaken your intuition, trust your vibes, and create your best life with this revised and updated edition of the self-help classic by spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette. If you want an easier, more energetically uplifting, and satisfying way of life-it all comes down to trusting your vibes. Originally published in 2004, best-selling author, speaker, and spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette has updated the book to share new stories and tools used by those who learned to tap in to their intuition and positively change their lives. Your intuition supports your creativity, helps heal your emotional wounds, and calms your anxious and uncertain heart. It brings you peace of mind and shows you how to live in a higher, more harmonious way. To fully enjoy your life and to access the innate sense of security, confidence, and courage you deserve, trust your vibes. "Trust your vibes and read this book! The straightforward, practical advice will show you how to use your most valuable asset-your sixth sense." - Cheryl Richardson, the New York Times best-selling author of The Art of Extreme Self-Care

While the female nude has long played a conspicuous role in western iconography, the male nude has not always enjoyed such attention, or acceptance. This ode to the male physique celebrates the evolving, at one time illicit, art form from anonymous 19th century erotica through to contemporary work from David Hockney and Duane Michaels. Through the classic, the playful, and the provocative, it explores the compositions, postures, and role-playing of this often under-explored genre. Esteemed masters such as Herbert List, George Platt Lynes or Robert Mapplethorpe are all there, alongside Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden, famed for his homoerotic images of nude youths in classical postures in Sicily. Further highlights include illustrations from Physique Pictorial, the leading organ of the mid-50s gay scene and a pioneer in gay publishing. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis - Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!

Meet Little Nemo, a diminutive hero of comic narrative, but one of the greatest dream voyagers of the 20th century. The master creation of Winsor McCay (1869-1934), restless sleeper Nemo inspired generations of artists with his weekly adventures from bed to Slumberland, a realm of colorful companions, psychedelic scenery, and thrilling escapades. Nemo's creator Winsor McCay was a founding figure in the modern American entertainment industry, above all with his revolutionary comics, which set standards for panel layout and storytelling technique, timing and pacing, and architectural and other detail that left an inestimable influence on subsequent artists, including Robert Crumb and Federico Fellini. TASCHEN's sumptuous Winsor McCay - The Complete Little Nemo collects, in full, glorious color, all 549 episodes of Little Nemo. In the illustrated essay, art historian and comics expert Alexander Braun places Winsor McCay's life and work within the cultural history of the U.S. media and entertainment industry, and explores the immense art historical value of McCay's dream narrative. At once an adventure story, visual delight, and piece of cultural history, this publication is a tremendous monument to one of the most innovative pioneers-and one of the most intrepid explorers-of comic history.

Countdown to Christmas is a fantastic gift purchase to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. At the back of the book you find an Advent calendar which extends on a gatefold and encourages readers to return to the book and open the numbered flaps every day. It also has interactive turn the wheel features on each page. Children and parents will love looking at the beautifully illustrated scenes of woodland animals getting ready for a snowy Christmas, putting decorations on the tree and baking gingerbread for their friends.

Ren Hang, who took his life February 23, 2017, was an unlikely rebel. Slight of build, shy by nature, prone to fits of depression, the 29-year-old Beijing photographer was nonetheless at the forefront Chinese artists' battle for creative freedom. Like his champion Ai Weiwei, Ren was controversial in his homeland and wildly popular in the rest of the world. He said, "I don't really view my work as taboo, because I don't think so much in cultural context, or political context. I don't intentionally push boundaries, I just do what I do." Why? Because his models, friends, and in his last years, fans, are naked, often outdoors, high in the trees or on the terrifyingly vertiginous rooftops of Beijing, stacked like building blocks, heads wrapped in octopi, body cavities sprouting phone cords and flowers, whatever entered his mind at the moment. He denied his intentions were sexual, and there is a clean detachment about even his most extreme images: the urine, the insertions, the many, many erections. In a 2013 interview VICE magazine asked, "there are a lot of dicks ... do you just like dicks?" Ren responded, "It's not just dicks I'm interested in, I like to portray every organ in a fresh, vivid and emotional way." True though that may be, the penises Ren photographed were not just fresh and vivid, but unusually large, making one wonder just where he met his friends. In the same piece, Hang also stated, "Gender isn't important when I'm taking pictures, it only matters to me when I'm having sex," making him a pioneer of gender inclusiveness. Young fans still eagerly flock to his website and Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr accounts. His photographs, all produced on film, have been the subject of over 20 solo and 70 group shows in his brief six-year career, in cities as disparate as Tokyo, Athens, Paris, New York, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Vienna, and yes, even Beijing. He self-published 16 monographs, in tiny print runs, that now sell for up to $ 600. TASCHEN's Ren Hang is his only international collection, covering his entire career, with well-loved favorites and many never-before-seen photos of men, women, Beijing, and those many, many erections. We take solace remembering Ren's joy when he first held the book, shared by his long-time partner Jiaqi, featured on the cover.

Unlock the strength and wisdom in your own lineage, connect with ancestral guides and animal spirits, and discover the healing powers of Indigenous Medicine. The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Discover how to: - ground and root into your own lineage and meet your Ancestral guides - practice self-care and rest on your journey - return to Ancestral ways of cleansing and purifying - trust and surrender so you can manifest and thrive - release self-doubt, fear, disconnection and insecurity 'This beautiful book will breathe life into your soul and reconnect you to the medicine that has always been whispering within.' Rebecca Campbell, bestselling author, mystic and mother 'Inviting us to connect to our own ancestral wisdom by sharing hers, Asha generously and lovingly shows us the way home. A must read for our times.' Colette Baron-Reid, author and oracle creator 'Asha is the perfect guide to take our hands and lead us back home to ourselves, to help us ask brave questions and step forward with courage.' Kaitlin Curtice, author of Native

Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind "Tangled" and "Wreck-It Ralph, " presents "Frozen, " a stunning big-screen comedy-adventure. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader--with stickers --based on the film.

A guide for clinicians (both beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to maximize their effectiveness with any client, written by two respected and innovative experts in the field. Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the client's hoped-for future instead of their ongoing problems. Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer are the founders of The Solution Focused Universe and are two of the most respected and innovative experts in their field. Together, they have developed the Diamond model-a framework of SFBT skills and tools designed to guide a clinician through each session of therapy-which is one of the biggest innovations in the field of solution focused brief therapy. This is a practical guide for any clinician (beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of conducting an SFBT session. Among the topics discussed: How to presuppose the best in your client How to trust your client's capability The stance clinicians should adopt to be effective solution focused practitioners The art of asking meaningful questions The importance of autonomy This book also includes tools to help practitioners implement this approach, including a complete SFBT session with editorial comments that illustrate the thinking that goes into constructing a session, as well as 101 solution focused questions that practitioners can use. Connie and Froerer see their Diamond model as life-changing for all parties involved. They write, "This work is transformative not only for clients but also for you. When you view your clients as capable and strong, it changes you-and how you do your job. Your perceptions directly impact your actions."

A 44-card oracle deck focusing on the teachings, traditions, and wisdom of the Mi’kmaq people, meant to help the reader create a deeper connection with the spirit world and Mother Earth. Indigenous wisdom is sacred and has been shared for many generations by the Elders of the spirit world, and it is through their wisdom that we bridge the physical world to the spirit world. When you use these oracle cards you are walking in the world with the wisdom of the Elders. These teachings were meant to be shared with you, and to help you through your daily and spiritual life. This deck is a tool meant to support you on your journey through life; the purpose of sharing these teachings is to help you grow and develop spiritually, within your own personal connection to Spirit, and to your loved ones on the other side. The cards include—but are not limited to—teachings like: the Seven Grandfather Teachings, the Four Sacred Fire Teachings, and the Four Sacred Medicines; and concepts like the Milky Way, Talking Circle, Spirit Plate, Two-Spirit, Spirit Totem Animal, Power Totem Animal, and Wigwam.

Peppa and George are going on a very special day out to London! Miss Rabbit's friend, the Queen, borrows a double decker bus and takes Peppa and all her friends on a fun tour of the city's sights in this picture book story based on the exciting new episode. Peppa Pig is shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

This practical guide for parents of young children with autism or developmental delays outlines simple and effective practices for developing communication, social and behavioural skills. Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are four or five years old. In Turn Autism Around, Dr Mary Barbera explains why parents can't afford to worry and wait in long lines for evaluations and treatment while not knowing how to help their children. She empowers parents, caregivers and early intervention professionals to regain hope and take back control with simple strategies to dramatically improve outcomes for their children. Dr Barbera has created a new approach to teaching kids with developmental delays that uses the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) married with a positive, child-friendly methodology that any parent can use - whether or not their child has delays. This approach teaches communication skills and socialization strategies, as well as tackling sleep, eating, potty training and behaviour challenges in a positive, effective and lasting way. Turn Autism Around is the first book of its kind that calls attention to an important fact: parents can make a tremendous impact on their child's development through behavioural practices taught at home, in as little as 15 minutes a day. This programme shows that developmental delays can be remediated, and in some cases, delays can be caught up altogether, if parents intervene while the child is young. This book is for parents of young children aged one-to-five years who are passionate about helping their child as well as learning how they can change the trajectory of their child's and family's life.

#1 Wall Street Journal bestseller! This new book of spiritual teachings from international best-selling author and beloved inspirational speaker Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is based on his audio lectures from the 1990s and 2000s, offering a fresh take on mindfulness and enlightenment. Beloved spiritual teacher Dr. Wayne W. Dyer often shared his thoughts on the path and practice of personal empowerment during his writings and presentations. He'd say, "This is not about self-help. It's about self-realization, which is way beyond self-help." In this book, which collects some of his timeless words of wisdom in a new format, the internationally renowned speaker and author offers spiritual tools to transcend your current circumstances and old patterns in order to reach true fulfillment. He will show you how to become genuinely awake, aware of the power you have within to shift your thought processes, release attachments, and tame your ego-to name just a few topics covered in these pages. Wayne will help you understand what an illusion much of life is, so you can see the big picture and spark deep transformation (that is, "the ability to go beyond your form"), resulting in peace and harmony in all areas of your life. He will also take you through the stages of enlightenment and instruct you in mindfulness practices such as visualization and meditation, ultimately helping you reach a higher consciousness. Indeed, as a result of reading this book, you'll feel as if you are absolutely living in the light, in tune with the magnificence of the universe . . . and yourself.

This essential meditation manual for the Western reader shares step-by-step guidance to elevating your meditation practice and discovering greater peace and insight. The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.

This is the perfect book for kids who love trucks. On the big, sturdy board pages, they'll discover bright, bold photographs of all different kinds of trucks, from farm trucks to fire trucks to construction vehicles. Each has their name written underneath, so that children can learn what they're called, build their truck vocabulary, and start to develop word and picture association.