This all-levels meditation guide presents a simple 10-minute practice to reduce anxiety and promote well-being. Drawing on his 20 years as a clinical therapist, author Owen O'Kane offers a unique combination of therapeutic and mindfulness techniques for managing stress, improving mental clarity, and putting an end to unhelpful thought patterns.

- With step-by-step instructions for each minute of the practice 
- Easy-to-follow exercises for developing a daily meditation routine 
- An empowering handbook for finding peace, clarity, and joy—anytime and anywhere

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Making mistakes has never been so zen! Inspired by the meditative practice of stacking stones, these five "stones" not only function as erasers but also can be stacked in different ways, making them a great tool for cultivating mindful moments at one's desk. A lovely reminder of nature's beauty and balance, this eraser set is sure to delight artists, writers, and nature lovers of all ages.

Stacking Stones

The Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities. With tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, these pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece, why forks were once seen as immoral tools of the devil, and how Plato devised one of the earliest alarm clocks using rocks and water—plus so much more. 
- A charming gift for anyone who loves history, design, or décor 
- Readers discover tales from every nook and cranny of a home. 
- Entries feature historical details from locations all over the world, including Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. As a design historian and former managing editor of Design*Sponge, author Amy Azzarito has crafted an engaging, whimsical history of the household objects you've never thought twice about. The result is a fascinating book filled with tidbits from a wide range of cultures and places about the history of domestic luxury. 
- Filled with lovely illustrations by Alice Pattullo 
- Perfect as a housewarming or wedding gift, or for anyone who adores interior design, trivia, history, and unique facts 
- Great for those who enjoyed The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy by Rick Beyer, An Uncommon History of Common Things by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins

The Elements Of A Home

From Dr. Siri Sat Nam, a licensed therapist who stars on Viceland's The Therapist, The Pocket Guru offers emotional centeredness and mental peace. Using Dr. Siri's calming style, the book presents readers with 108 topics to focus on—including commitment, forgiveness, intimacy, and love—and mantras to help them find personal growth and fulfillment. Packed with wisdom on discovering spiritual harmony, meditative practices targeting 11 different aspects of self, and a simple format that invites readers to dip in and out or read the book from start to finish, this is a rich source for deepening self-awareness.

The Pocket Guru

Disney's newest animated feature, Zootopia, is a comedy-adventure starring Officer Judy Hopps, a rookie bunny cop who has to team up with fast-talking scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to crack her first case in the all-animal city of Zootopia.
This lushly illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes view of the elaborate artistry involved in creating the film.

Copyright ©2016 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Art Of Zootopia

This essential resource for little girls and their parents features 50 fun styles to wear to school, parties, and playdates. Each style is accompanied by chic photography, easy-to-follow illustrations, and cross-references to other similar styles to try. This comprehensive guide also includes tips for junior hair care and advice on accessories such as clips and ribbons. From a Minnie Mouse bun for a themed birthday party to a French braid perfect for trampolining with friends, Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails includes all the information parents need to create pretty styles any little girl will love.

Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails

This container of dice holds endless inspiration for every yoga lover! Seven wooden dice (one for each chakra) represent different types of poses—seated, standing, balancing, twists, and more—that, when rolled together in the hand or using the container itself, generate a variety of yoga practices for practitioners of all levels.

Yoga Dice

A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers. Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required. This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh. 
- Read-aloud books for children and siblings 
- New baby gift for siblings 
- Pat Zietlow Miller has published numerous children's books, including the critically acclaimed Be Kind. Picture-book-reading new siblings who enjoyed The New Small Person, Little Miss Big Sis, and Julius Baby of the World will love the sweet and silly humor of My Brother the Duck.

My Brother The Duck

Baby & Kids

For nature lovers (and even nature likers) who rarely find time for a major excursion, this low-commitment field guide makes exploring the outdoors easy and immediate. Fully illustrated—with visual reference pages, checklists, and more—the journal packs in tons of drawing and writing prompts to document discoveries made as close as the front steps.

Small Adventures Journal

Sudoku craze and pairs the addictive logic-based game with a spectacularly handy format. Filled with 200 grids of varying difficulty, our pocket-sized hardcover notepads are perfect for strategizing on the bus or train. Now that's what we call a smart calculation!

Sudoku: Easy To Medium

Every day 1,500 Bostonians can't resist buying sweet, simple treats such as Homemade Pop-Tarts, from an alumna of Harvard with a degree in economics. From Brioche au Chocolat and Lemon Raspberry Cake to perfect croissants, Flour Bakery-owner Joanne Chang's repertoire of baked goods is deep and satisfying. While at Harvard she discovered that nothing made her happier than baking cookies leading her on a path that eventually resulted in a sticky bun triumph over Bobby Flay on the Food Network's Throwdown. Almost 150 Flour recipes such as Milky Way Tart and Dried Fruit Focaccia are included, plus Joanne's essential baking tips, making this mouthwatering collection an accessible, instant classic cookbook for the home baker.

Flour

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolor, create a vibrant story full of joy and laughter. New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2008

Wave

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Disney animation studio redefined its creative vision in the wake of Walt Disney's death. This latest volume from renowned Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, whose work defined beloved classic Disney characters from films like The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Rescuers. With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists' autobiographies and interviews, accompanied by never-before-seen images of their art and process, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney legends whose work helped shape the nature of character and story development for generations to come.

Copyright ©2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

They Drew As They Pleased Vol. 5

Want to have the best dream of your life? Introducing: the Dream Machine, the latest breakthrough in dream technology. Turn the Snoreswitch to the volume of your choice, tune in to your favorite dream channel, and spin the hypnotic yawn wheel to let the Dream Machine work its magic. This interactive board book is a one-of-a-kind invention designed to encourage sweet dreams.

Features eight spreads of durable levers, gears, wheels, and flaps
Brings magic to any bedtime routine
A refreshing take on the classic goodnight tale

Dream Machine is a surefire ticket to bedtime fun—and a night of deep slumber. Written by the inventive magician Joshua Jay, with spellbinding art by Andy Miller, this Dream Machine is engineered with winning humor and imagination.

Perfect for young readers who love tactile, interactive board books, as well as robots and machines
Great gift for parents and grandparents who want another tool to make bedtime a breeze for children with sleep troubles
Encourages restless kids to prepare for and look forward to bedtime
Add it to the shelf with books like The Robot Book by Heather Brown, Little Owl Says Goodnight: A Slide-and-Seek Book by Emma Parrish, and Beep Beep Robot! A Spinning Gears Book by Scholastic

Dream Machine

Kiki's Delivery Service Journal is a gorgeous notebook complete with beautiful concept art from Studio Ghibli's film Kiki's Delivery Service.
Let creative sparks fly with this journal featuring full-color artwork on the front and back covers.
This charming stationery also features spot illustrations from the Studio's beloved film sprinkled throughout.
· Has four spreads of concept art
· A must for fans of Kiki and cute witches everywhere
· Flexi-bound with a ribbon marker
Kiki's Delivery Service is a delightful film about a young witch and her journey of self-discovery—now fans can show their love on the go with this sweet journal.
· Perfect for Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli fans of all ages, collectors, animation enthusiasts, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture
· A wonderful gift for art and design enthusiasts, as well as those who like witches and cats
· Great for those who loved Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono and Hayao Miyazaki and The Art of Kiki's Delivery Service: A Film by Hayao Miyazaki by Hayao Miyazaki

Kiki's Delivery Service © 1989 Eiko Kadono - Studio Ghibli

Kiki's Delivery Service Journal

Frida fans of all ages will delight in this fabulous paper doll set celebrating the artist and fashion icon. Included here are thirty of her signature ensembles, plus a bonus paper doll of husband Diego Rivera with two outfits of his own.

Frida Kahlo Paper Dolls

Using the same innovative production technique and brilliant aesthetic cheered by parents, educators, and children alike in the acclaimed TouchThinkLearn series, here is an alphabet that literally adds a new dimension to learning. Raised die-cut pieces nestled in mirroring indented cut-outs engage readers on both visual and tactile levels. An impressive gift, this exquisitely executed design object is above all else a fabulously fun and educationally essential alphabet book.

Touchthinklearn: Abc

Gifts For Kids

50+ Prompts and Exercises for the Mind and Body. An easy way to cultivate mindful moments—anytime and anywhere: This engaging deck makes it easy to bring awareness, calm, and joy to everyday life. Each card includes an inspiring phrase on the front and a bite-size mindfulness exercise on the back. Users can draw one card to form an intention for the day, pull several for a more complex reading, or display around the home or office as inspiring mantras. 
- Featuring more than 50 accessible and enlightening practices (plus eight blank cards for personalization) 
- Cards are divided into four color-coded mindfulness categories: Rest & Balance, Insight & Awareness, Curiosity & Joy, and Kindness Those interested in beginning or nurturing a daily mindfulness and gratitude practice will love working with Mindfulness Cards.

Mindfulness Cards

From the award-winning author and illustrator duo Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes! Four hilarious stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible beginning chapter book—now in paperback. In this heartwarming third book in the beginning Charlie & Mouse series, the two brothers prepare to celebrate one very special birthday: their mom's. 
- Perfect chapter book and first book series for early readers 
- Delightfully relatable characters and storyline 
- Author Laurel Snyder and illustrator Emily Hughes are the creators of the award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse. Follow along as the brothers choose the best pancakes, hunt for presents, decorate with snakes, and more. Things don't go exactly as planned, but with plenty of humor and heart, Charlie and Mouse prove that sometimes when things aren't perfect, what they turn out to be is even better. 
- A funny story that teaches the importance of family, humor, and a big heart 
- Perfect for elementary school children ages 5 to 8 years old 
- Entertaining and great for reluctant readers, this makes a great gift for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians and teachers. 
- Add it to the shelf with books like I Need a New Butt! by Dawn McMillan, Bob Books by Bobby Lynn Maslen, and Henry And Mudge by Cynthia Rylant.

Charlie & Mouse Even Better

Mini Masters Boxed Set Board Books— Art book for kids. Appreciation of art for kids: Four beautiful board books from the best-selling Mini Masters series, all packed in a colorful box. The Mini Masters Boxed Set includes: Dancing with Degas A Picnic with Monet A Magical Day with Matisse In the Garden with Van Gogh The perfect art book for kids and toddlers: Julie Merberg's Mini Masters Boxed Set pairs art by a master with simple and rhythmic text that will enchant your child. If you and your child liked other Chronicle Books children's books such as the New York Times bestseller, They All Saw a Cat, you will love the Mini Masters Boxed Set.

Mini Masters Boxed Set

This beautiful companion to What Color Is Night? helps children explore and celebrate their morning routines. At the first morning light, everything is quiet. Or is it? Listen. Welcome the day by exploring the subtle wonders—and exciting sounds—of the morning with this lyrical and picturesque story. In the first morning light, all might seem quiet. In this companion to What Color Is Night? Grant Snider explores the sounds—and silences—of morning. Ending in an inspiring call to action—to toss off the covers, throw open the window, and fill the world with your song—this uplifting book is sure to help families feel ready to face the day. With bright art as exuberant as the rooster's crow, and humorous text celebrating the chipper alarm, the rumbling stomach, and the clanking garbage truck, What Sound Is Morning? is a moving and timeless look at the way each of us begins every day. 
- A perfect book to help children establish healthy sleeping and waking habits and morning routines 
- A morning read-aloud book! Help start the day right with this exuberant and positive tale. 
- Grant Snider, the creator of Incidental Comics, has over 35,000 fans on Instagram. For fans of lyrical, beautiful picture books like Today, Good Morning, City, and Before Morning, What Sound Is Morning? will appeal to children who wish to see their world from a new perspective.

What Sound Is Morning?

On Account of the Gum is a book about how the best intentions lead to some of the worst (and funniest) ideas! Serious humor abounds in this story about one kid's hilarious misadventures with gum, and the cumulative buildup of stuff stuck in hair. From the madcap mind of Adam Rex comes a book about the improbable, downright bizarre remedies for a problem kids have faced since the creation of gum. 
- Features hilarious text with unexpected turns and fun rhymes 
- Wacky suggestions make this prime for constant giggles and repeat reading 
- Author Adam Rex has a funny, smart, and relatable style How do you get gum out of your hair—a pair of scissors? Butter? The cat? Call your aunt, she'll know what to do. She doesn't? Try the fire department! With each page turn, this situation—relatable to any family—grows stickier and more desperate. 
- A wonderful blend of light wordplay, zany humor, and a timeless topic 
- Perfect for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! 
- Great gift for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and educators who are looking for a funny, relatable tale to read out loud 
- Add it the the shelf with books like We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, and The Bad Seed by Jory John

On Account Of The Gum

An entertaining and modern twist to the classic deck of tarot cards filled with whimsical and fun cat illustrations and feline humor. A guidebook accompanies the 78 tarot cards, revealing how to learn from your cat’s wisdom 
- Entertaining and charming illustrated tarot cards 
- Find inspiration and humor with the accompanying guidebook

Cat Tarot

The essential tool for organizing the picture-perfect wedding of your dreams.
Every bride needs a chic and practical planner: Expert advice from in-demand wedding planner Alison Hotchkiss combines to-do lists, sample floor plans, downloadable templates, and gorgeous design by Hello!Lucky to create the ultimate wedding planner book and organizer. There are countless decisions to be made and several little details that simply cannot be forgotten, so this wedding book will help you stay on track moving towards your big day.
In a hardcover, 3-ring binder style, you can take this planner book to all of your appointments to take notes and keep all important documents together.
Includes 176 pages of planning and organization help, 16 color tabbed dividers, and 2-color interiors.
Provides expert advice for every step of the way including resources for gift registries, wedding insurance, wedding websites, travel planning, and more.
All the Essentials Wedding Planner truly is the ultimate tool for organizing your big day.

All The Essentials Wedding Planner

Spend a day at play with Little Polar Bear in this fun and interactive reading experience for parent and child.

Little Polar: Bear Finger Puppet Bk

Will some students ever learn from their mistakes? We hope not! This all-new collection of hilarious, totally wrong, real test answers serves a fresh batch of A+ wit misapplied to F- quiz scores. A little studying would reveal that the most powerful light source known to man isn't "lightsabers," nor do we salt the roads when it snows "to make them taste better." But where's the fun in that? From the same wellspring of failure as the million-selling F in Exams series, this special pop quiz collection will amuse and entertain anyone preparing to face down a test paper as well as those just glad to be far away from a classroom.

F In Exams: Pop Quiz

Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares 30 beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator

Furniture Makeovers

These 75 tiny tear-out letters offer an easy and delightful way to brighten someone's day. Folded into adorably small envelopes and sealed with the enclosed stickers, they're perfect for tucking in a kid's lunch box, a stranger's windshield, or a loved one's pocket.

Little Letters To Say Hello

This book has eyes—and an irresistible cover! Kids will delight in this innovative seek-and-find picture book that may be read from front to back and from back to front! Two adorable characters embark on an over-the-top game of hide-and-seek through eleven richly detailed scenes, including a lively neighborhood, a bustling shop, an offbeat office space, a festive concert, and more. Open the book from the front to search for one of the characters. Then, open the book from the back to search for the other. It's two hide-and-seek experiences in one book. As the characters move through each illustrated spread, their colors change, too, adding to the abundant fun.

Find Me: A Hide-and-seek Book

Historically, major women artists have been excluded from the mainstream art canon. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop culture, Broad Strokes offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of 15 brilliant female artists in text that's smart, feisty, educational, and an enjoyable read. Replete with beautiful reproductions of the artists' works and contemporary portraits of each artist by renowned illustrator Lisa Congdon, this is art history from 1600 to the present day for the modern art lover, reader, and feminist.