Creative growth is a journey and there's much fun to be had in the ride-the unknowing of what could happen next, whether it's on paper or a canvas or with a publishing/licensing company. Author Kim Anderson encourages the reader to be excited about the magic that awaits her around the corner when she believes in her artistic dreams. Important steps in the journey include nourishing bravery and being wiling to take the risks that bring about growth. In this book, the reader will not only learn fun techniques for incorporating mixed-media collage into happy bits of doodling, she'll be led through the author's own inspiring stories of how to stay on the path to creative happiness.

Based on a phenomenally popular blog post, a simple and counterintuitive approach to finding true joy When PurposeFairy.com founder Luminita Saviuc posted a list of things to let go in order to be happy, she had no idea that it would go viral, shared more than 1.2 million times and counting. Based on that inspiring post, this heartfelt book gives readers permission to give up--that is, to let go of the bad habits that are holding them back from achieving authentic happiness and living their best lives.

This is a stunning selection of 16 quilt projects inspired by the natural world. You can join adventurous quilter John Q. Adams on a bold exploration of quilting colour palettes. In these striking graphic designs, he draws inspiration from nature - wind, water, earth, leaf, sky, grass, lava, coral, and stone - to open up exciting new combinations of colour and fabric. You can find 16 fabulous projects suitable for all skill levels; create beautiful effects by moving beyond neutral-coloured background fabrics; and enjoy clear illustrations and gorgeous photographs taken in outdoor settings.

Do you have a drawer full of scarves? Would you like to find a Fantastic, Creative, Fashionable way to use Silk and Silky Scarves? Would you like to create one-of-a-kind garment with very little work on your part? Projects suited to beginners through to experienced sewers. Some scarves have the most beautiful patterns, colors and designs already. You can take advantage of that and create a much loved top to show them (and you) to the best advantage. And the wonderful thing about using silk or cotton scarves is that it's so darned easy Why? Because scarves come already hemmed and finished off. This book shows you how to create garments that take advantage of the scarf's original shape, and with a little straight stitching here and there you will create the most terrific apparel. 16 easy to follow projects to create, plus 10 variations. And you don't have to be a size 0 to look good in them They're loose and flowing, right in fashion, and easy for any size or shape to wear. Each design comes with detailed instructions on what size of scarves to use, step by step instructions with graphic illustrations for each step, and a fashion sketch of the finished garment. All you have to do is choose your favorite and follow the instructions

Have you ever tried to read "The Intelligent Investor"? It's not easy With 100 page summaries, you'll finally find Benjamin Graham's classic investing text accessible to even the newest investor.

Pamper someone you love with this sweet book of vouchers containing romantic gestures, from breakfast in bed to a dreamy weekend away - it's the gift that keeps on giving!

If you think you know all about the Atkins Diet, think again With this streamlined version of the classic Atkins program, you'll learn how to shed pounds even as you slowly add more carbs--the right carbs, in the right order--back into your diet. "The New Atkins Made Easy" will guide you every step of the way with:
- Easy-to-follow steps to successful weight loss that ease the transition from one phase to the next
- Detailed shopping lists for the fresh foods and easy-to-find pantry staples that make losing weight delicious--and easy
- Tasty recipes such as Zucchini-Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, Cheesy Chicken and Green Bean Skillet, Chipotle Shrimp Salad, and Tiramisu Pudding
- Dozens of low-cook and no-cook options, including grab-and-go foods like Atkins snacks, shakes, and frozen meals
- Digital tools and apps to take the guesswork out of meal planning and tracking your progress
- Success stories from people just like you, who have used the new Atkins Diet to lose weight and keep it off
The new Atkins is more effective than ever, it's backed by decades of scientific research, and it's sustainable for a lifetime. If you're done with diets that leave you hungry and are looking for a healthy, delicious way of eating that leads to enhanced health, "The New Atkins Made Easy" is the program for you. Turn to the Week 1 shopping list on page 66, pick up some tasty foods at the grocery store, and start losing weight--today.

Taking the words out of every father's mouth, Toby Morris' Don't Puke on Your Dad is a hilarious and heart-warming first-hand account of the first year of parenthood. Featuring his charming illustrations, and penned in his own quirky hand, this innovative graphic novel invites the reader to share in Morris' journey through baby Max's tumultuous first year of life. Spanning the delighted but discombobulated days following his birth right through to the sentimental celebration of his first birthday, the illustrations provide an honest and amusing look at the extreme highs and lows of parenthood. The book speaks to the uncertainty that many fathers feel with regards to parenting, and explores previously un-aired topics, such as 'manly' baby talk, and pub-toilet nappy changes. An amusing read, whether casually or cover-to-cover, Don't Puke on Your Dad makes the perfect Father's Day present for anyone who has or is about to embark on the crazy roller-coaster ride that is fatherhood.

The world is changing. Markets have crashed. Jobs have disappeared. Industries have been disrupted and are being remade before our eyes. Everything we aspired to for "security," everything we thought was "safe," no longer is: College. Employment. Retirement. Government. It's all crumbling down. In every part of society, the middlemen are being pushed out of the picture. No longer is someone coming to hire you, to invest in your company, to sign you, to pick you. It's on you to make the most important decision in your life: Choose Yourself. New tools and economic forces have emerged to make it possible for individuals to create art, make millions of dollars and change the world without "help." More and more opportunities are rising out of the ashes of the broken system to generate real inward success (personal happiness and health) and outward success (fulfilling work and wealth). This book will teach you to do just that. With dozens of case studies, interviews and examples-including the author, investor and entrepreneur James Altucher's own heartbreaking and inspiring story-Choose Yourself illuminates your personal path to building a bright, new world out of the wreckage of the old.

This is a collection of the best workshop articles from the last 10 years of "Fine Woodworking". It covers all aspects of setting up a shop from choosing a location to accessories and storage options. For years, woodworkers have turned to "Fine Woodworking" magazine, in particular the popular annual "Tools & Shops" issue, for advice about setting up their woodworking shop. This book is a collection of the best of those workshop articles from the last 10 years. It covers all aspects of setting up a shop from choosing a location and adding lighting and wiring, to accessories and storage options to how to use the shop safely and comfortably. Also included is advice on flooring, workbenches and dust collection. With such a wide range of topics and shops represented this book will appeal to all woodworkers from newbies just setting up a shop to veterans who want to make better use of the shop they already have.

You are holding in your hands the most famous book of magic written in America

Originally published in 1820 near Reading, Pennsylvania, under the German title Der Lange Verborgene Freund, this text is the work of immigrant Johann George Hohman. A collection of herbal formulas and magical prayers, The Long-Lost Friend draws from the traditional folk magic of Pennsylvania Dutch customs and pow-wow healers.

This is authentic American folk magic at its best--household remedies combined with charms and incantations to cure common ailments and settle rural troubles. The most well-known grimoire of the New World, this work has influenced the practices of hoodoo, Santeria, Paganism, and other faiths. In this, the definitive edition, you'll find: Both the original German text and the 1856 English translation More than one hundred additional charms and recipes, taken from the pirated 1837 Skippacksville edition and others Extensive notes on the recipes, magic, Pennsylvania Dutch customs, and the origin of many of the charms Indices for general purposes and ingredients Explanations of the specialized terminology of illnesses

Whether your interest lies in folklore, ethnobotany, magic, witchcraft, or American history, this classic volume is an essential addition to your library.

Have you stopped believing in happily ever after? Women today are settling for less than we want when it comes to men, relationships, sex, and marriage. But we don't have to, argues Elizabeth Kantor. Jane Austen can show us how to find the love we really want. In The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After, Kantor reveals how the examples of Jane Austen heroines such as Elizabeth Bennett, Elinor Dashwood, and Anne Elliot can help us navigate the modern-day minefields of dating, love, relationships, and sex. By following in their footsteps-and steering clear of the sad endings suffered by characters such as Maria Bertram and Charlotte Lucas-modern women can discover the path to lifelong love and true happiness. Charged with honesty and humor, Kantor's book includes testimonies from modern women, pop culture parallels, the author's personal experiences and, of course, a thorough examination of Austen's beloved novels. Featuring characters and situations from all of Jane Austen's books (including unfinished novels, and stories not published in her lifetime), The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After tackles the dating and relationship dilemmas that we face today, and equips modern women to approach our love lives with fresh insights distilled from the novels: Don't be a tragic heroine Pursue Elizabeth Bennet's "rational happiness" -learn what it is, and how you can find it Don't let cynicism steal your happy ending Why it's a mistake to look for your "soul mate" Jane Austen's skeleton keys to a man's potential How you should deal with men who are "afraid of commitment" (from Jane Austen's eight case studies) Learn how to arrange your own marriage-by falling in love the Jane Austen way

Explores the ancient Egyptian Ankh, a cross which symbolized both the physical and eternal life, and its relationship to the origin of electromagnetism.

Drawing on a wide range of material - ranging from the spiritual character of the world religions to the findings of contemporary neuroscience - Karen Armstrong argues that compassion is hardwired into our brains, yet is constantly pushed back by our more primitive instincts for selfishness and survival. Since time immemorial religion has enhanced our altruistic tendencies: all faiths insist that the Golden Rule is the test of true spirituality - 'Always treat others as you wish to be treated yourself'. Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. These steps both reveal the inadequacies of our knowledge of ourselves and others and enable us to unlock our potential for understanding, empathy and altruism that can be translated into acts of kindness and charity.They culminate in the most radical and challenging of all religious maxims - love your enemy. Yet in today's world, compassion in no longer a luxury but, in the words of Martin Luther King, 'an absolute necessity for our survival'. Practising these steps will not change our lives overnight and turn us into saints or sages: the attempt to become a more compassionate human being is a lifelong project. Yet Karen Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.