Though it lies just across the Mediterranean from Europe, barely a stone's throw from Spain's southernmost tip, Morocco couldn't possibly be farther away. With its mountainous and desert landscapes, labyrinthine souks, delectable cuisine, exquisite rugs and textiles, vibrant mosaics, fragrant odors, mesmerizing music, and welcoming people, Morocco is a most alluring and tantalizingly exotic destination. Digging a little deeper into the myth of Morocco, Barbara and Rene Stoeltie bring us this eclectic selection of homes to demonstrate all that is most wonderful about the Moroccan style: from tiled, turquoise swimming pools and lavish gardens to carved wooden furniture and jade-colored marble fountains. With more than 500 pages featuring stunning, inspiring photographs, flipping through these fairy tale-like visions of exotic havens (ideally while sipping a steaming cup of sweet, fragrant mint tea) will instantly whisk you away. About the series TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program-now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.

Told through flashbacks, foreshadowing, and shifting first-person points of view, this novel about slavery in America follows young Emma, who along with readers will discover that every decision has its consequences, and final judgment is passed down not by man, but by his maker.

These uplifting affirmations and meditations from Louise Hay invite you to practise self-love, open up to positive energies and find joy from within! 'How to love yourself' - this evocative statement has led millions of people to Louise Hay's affirmation work. Now, this modern, beautifully designed deck of 64 powerful affirmations and uplifting messages will help you remember that at the very centre of your being, you are safe and you are whole. Each vibrant card invites you to look within and uncover the beautiful treasure that you are. You deserve to live in an atmosphere of joy and acceptance. Open your arms wide and say: 'I am receptive. I am wonderful. I accept all good in my life.' These cards are a convenient size for placing around your home, workplace or anywhere you will see them often. Spread the joy by offering some to friends and family. Meditate on a different card each morning and bring its positive energy into your day.

Meet Peppa's friends! Peppa has lots of friends! She has some old friends and some new ones, too. Meet Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog, Rebecca Rabbit, Mandy Mouse, Pedro Pony, Gerald Giraffe and George in this bright and colourful board book with 7 tabs! Peppa loves her friends!

Connect with the divine feminine and masculine energies of this sacred oracle and receive guidance for inner healing and spiritual growth. The 44 vibrant and soulful cards depict a diverse collection of powerful global deities and spiritual guides to divinely support, empower and inspire your path. The accompanying guidebook will teach you about each sacred figure's origins, how to intuitively interpret their messages and connect with their healing energies. Let the goddesses, gods and guardians walk alongside as you create a life of self-healing, spiritual connection and enlightened purpose.

Pedro Pony is poorly, so Peppa Pig and her friends go with Madame Gazelle to visit Pedro in hospital. Pedro shows everyone what the hospital is like - the nurses, the doctor, and of course, the food. Peppa and her friends discover that the hospital isn't so scary after all!

You asked, we listened. Hot on the heels of our best-selling flat-display bookstand, we've worked with our bookbinder to develop the next must-have. These stands display your book upright, whether closed or open to leaf through, allowing you to proudly showcase your favorite tome without damaging or straining its spine. Made of solid glass-like acrylic, these are available in three sizes custom-made to carry our entire catalogue. Whether it's a big-and-bold Collector's Edition or one of our Basic Art volumes, an XXL-sized monograph or a compact Bibliotheca Universalis: all TASCHEN books deserve the royal treatment. Size XL: For all of our XXL-sized giants, including Collector's Editions (even enclosed in their clamshell box!) Also available: Size M: Fit for Bibliotheca Universalis, Basic Art series, and all regular titles Size L: Can accommodate up to our XL series

Well before Andy Warhol's rise to the pinnacle of Pop Art, he created and exhibited seductive drawings celebrating male beauty. Andy Warhol Love, Sex, & Desire: Drawings 1950-1962 features over three hundred drawings rendered primarily in ink on paper portraying young men, many of them nude, some sexually charged, and occasionally adorned with whimsical black hearts and delightful embellishments. They lounge or preen, proud of or even bored by their beauty, while the artist sketches them, rapt. They rarely engage with their keen observer, and likewise Warhol's focus is on their form, their erotic qualities, and unbridled sexuality. If his subjects are content to revel in their attractiveness, so too is Warhol. His confident hand illustrates a multitude of colorful characters, yet also reveals much about this enigmatic artist. Warhol was already a booming commercial illustrator when he exhibited studies from this body of work at the Bodley Gallery on New York's Upper East Side in 1956.He mistakenly saw these illustrations as his way of breaking into the New York art scene, underestimating the pervading homophobia of the time. While he never saw through his plan to publish the drawings as a monograph, he did produce more than a thousand elegant, seemingly effortless drawings from life. This volume finally brings his project to fruition by gathering his most striking images, published here for the first time in a comprehensive book and chosen by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Edited and featuring an introduction by the Foundation's Michael Dayton Hermann, and essays by Warhol biographer Blake Gopnik and art critic Drew Zeiba. The inclusion of poems by James Baldwin, Thom Gunn, Harold Norse, Essex Hemphill and Allen Ginsberg create moments of introspection, which expand on the themes and moods present in the drawings. In style, the drawings evoke the sketches of Jean Cocteau and even Matisse: highly distilled and sure of line, yet loose. The sly voyeurism, meanwhile, is entirely Warhol's own, and even the most risque drawings contain a kind of droll humor-a sense of ironic detachment-that would become a Warhol trademark. His confident hand illustrates a multitude of colorful characters, yet also reveals much about this enigmatic artist.

Just as alchemists transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, with this book you can transform everyday herbs and spices into effective healing herbal remedies. Rosalee de la Foret, a clinical herbalist, examines the history and modern-day use of 29 herbs, offering clinical studies to support their healing properties. She also dives into the energetics of herbalism, teaching readers how to match the properties of each plant to their unique needs, for a truly personalized approach to health. The recipes in this book take a variety of forms - from teas and pastilles to beauty products and delicious foods - to show how easy it is to incorporate the healing power of herbs into your everyday life. You could start your day with Spiced Cold Brew Coffee, pamper your skin with Green Tea and Rose Facial Cream, make a meal of Astragalus Bone Broth and Sage Chicken, then treat yourself to Cardamom Chocolate Mousse Cake and a Holy Basil-Ginger Julep. Beautiful photos taken by the author of the herbs and recipes complement each chapter. This book will appeal to those interested in natural health and herbalism, and the recipes offer an easy entry for beginners. Readers will never look at cinnamon, coffee, parsley, lavender or even chocolate the same way again, as they realize the kitchen can be their medicine cabinet!

A guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises and plenty of space to write as you tap into your inner power to manifest your desires and create the life of your dreams. Take charge of your thoughts, raise your vibration and change your life through the powerful practice of manifestation. Through simple exercises and journaling prompts, you will swiftly learn everything you need to know about the Law of Attraction and begin effecting positive changes in your experience. Explore different techniques such as affirmations, Tapping, crystals, energy work and dream incubation as you work in collaboration with the Universe to co-create your most heartfelt desires. 'A belief is only a thought you continue think, and when your beliefs match your desires, then your desires must become your reality.' Abraham-Hicks

International bestselling author Mike Dooley returns with a new book bursting with life lessons and wisdom for a brave new world. Eight poignant letters and almost 500 metaphysical life lessons from one of the leading authors of the genre, written for his young daughter - and for all of us who'd like to be reminded of life's beauty, our power and how much we're loved. The secret to performing miracles lies in: 1. Knowing your desired outcome. 2. Not knowing how you'll pull it off. 3. Proceeding anyway. - from A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral work--what some consider the true domain of alchemy. New students to practical laboratory alchemy will enjoy reading Real Alchemy and hopefully find the encouragement needed to undertake their own alchemical journey. Bartlett also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term "Philosopher's Stone" and describes several very real and practical methods for its achievement. Is the fabled Philosopher's Stone an elixir of long life or is it a method of transforming lead into gold? Judge for yourself.

Write, reflect and create as you discover the power of oracle cards for personal growth and for reclaiming your magical connection to the universe. International bestselling author Colette Baron-Reid guides you through all you need to know about choosing and using oracle cards, and how they facilitate your dialogue with the universe. The elegantly illustrated guided journal offers a 40-day process based on daily oracle card readings to facilitate your personal growth and search for meaning. In the end, you will find your relationship to the universe strengthened, achieve greater access to the hidden realms and deepen your own self-knowledge.

Discover the celebration of Hanukkah with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Hanukkah traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to reveal the menorah, look inside a synagogue and see what yummy treats are being cooked in the kitchen. The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over. Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert Also available in the First Festivals series: Diwali Easter Christmas Ramadan Lunar New Year

Elegant guided journal based on the work of Louise Hay, packed with affirmations and inspirational prompts on confidence, self-love, and compassion.

“How to love yourself”—this evocative prompt has led millions of people to Louise Hay’s work. Now, this modern, beautifully designed guided journal based on Louise’s inspiring teachings will take you through the powerful exercises and uplifting affirmations you need to help you remember that at the very center of your being you are safe, you are whole, and you are perfect exactly as you are.

This journal pairs Louise’s writings and affirmations on self-love with time-honored exercises, such as how to craft your own affirmations, do mirror work, effectively visualize, forgive and release, heal dis-ease, recognize the inner child, and recognize your inner strength and true beauty every day.

Explore a world of rainbow colours with your baby! This bright board book is the perfect first colours book to encourage babies as they grow and develop. Each sturdy board page is shaped to help little hands grasp the pages and helps to teach a different colour of the rainbow. This beautiful book is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore, from a shiny red tractor and a fluffy orange cat, to a soft yellow duck and shimmering blue rocket. The high-contrast colours and touch-and-feels encourage interaction and stimulate a baby's senses. Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio This touch-and-feel playbook: Encourages sensory development Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+ From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available: Baby Touch: Playbook Baby Touch: Peekaboo Baby Touch: Vehicles Baby Touch: Animals Baby Touch: Tummy Time Baby Touch: Night-Night Baby Touch: Busy Day Baby Touch: Get Dressed Baby Touch: Seasons Baby Touch: Food Baby Touch: ABC Baby Touch: 123 Baby Touch: Fairy Tales Baby Touch: I Love You

There is no one way to have a family and no right way to be a family. My Family, Your Family is a powerful non-fiction book that focuses on what makes a family, explores how different families come together and celebrates the idea that every family is unique. Specifically written by producer, educator and consultant, Laura Henry-Allain, My Family, Your Family aims to help children and adults have meaningful discussions on family and belonging in an accessible and approachable way. Other books from Ladybird that celebrate our diverse world include: My Skin, Your Skin: Let's talk about race, racism and empowerment I Am, You Are: Let's talk about disability, individuality and empowerment

It's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play? Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today! Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity. As well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6. With playful characters to spot and bouncy rhyming text, this engaging picture book is perfect for sharing with a child to support their learning in a fun way.

At the intersection of the visual, graphic, and cinematic arts, film posters are a unique and thrilling record of a particular cultural Zeitgeist. This book brings together 250 posters from the Soviet Union of the 1920s and early 1930s to explore the energy and invention of this period, before Soviet Realism became the official art doctrine. Drawn from the private collection of connoisseur Susan Pack, the selection includes the work of 27 different artists. From bold figuration to architectural elements, each artist displays a distinct style and aesthetic, as much as they collectively eschew the glamour of Hollywood for more stark, striking, even challenging images, often marked by unusual angles, dynamic compositions, and startling close-ups.

Toddlers will love learning 1000 new words with Peppa in this brilliant new sticker book!

Look at the pictures, say the words out loud, then peel off the stickers and play!

Explore themes such as family, home, nature, objects, animals, friends, playtime, food, shopping, seasons, travel and adventure. Packed with stickers and hours of fun for learning at home!

An entirely channeled book of messages from The Council, a group of ascended master beings, that communicate to us that we have the power to be the Creators of our lives. The Wisdom of the Council is an entirely channeled book of messages by The Council, a group of ascended master beings. Their messages are both empowering and gentle, and guide you towards ascending to a new level of consciousness, stepping into the greatest version of you, and recognizing that you have the ability to create your own Heaven on Earth-a new way of perceiving your human experience. The Council assures us that we have the power to be the Creators of our lives. And from the Council's perspective, it's all done already-we already have this Creator energy within us and it's just a matter of aligning with that frequency. The Council encourages us to expand our consciousness and awareness so we can go beyond our thinking mind. Only then can we expand our potential, come into alignment with who we truly are, manifest from a place of wholeness rather than lack, and ultimately live out our destiny.