In Green Homekeeping, author and green pioneer Alice Alvrez details how to be both environmental and economical at home without going mad. Going green is more than a philosophy on a bumper sticker. It’s not only good for our planet, it’s good for your checkbook. Taking her experiences from living off the grid in the outskirts of Canada, this eco activist author breaks down all the simple and clean ways you can live an earth-conscious life.
Наши дети играют. Играют от самого рождения до… предела возраста не существует, ведь игрушки любят и многие взрослые. Одна из самых важных родительских обязанностей – следить, во что и чем играют их дети. Игрушки должны быть: безопасны, экологичны, развивать навыки и интеллект ребенка, вызывать у него радостные эмоции и теплые чувства, помогать осваивать повседневные навыки, привлекать его внимание, быть приятными на ощупь… Требований огромное количество! И всем им в полной мере отвечает только игрушка, созданная своими руками! Тепло и забота мамы или бабушки всегда будут сопровождать вашего малыша, если вы сошьете ему одну или несколько игрушек из этой книги! Яркие, стильные, мягкие и теплые друзья и помощники будут сопровождать ребенка буквально везде! Он будет строить сшитую мамой яркую пирамидку, научится есть ложкой вместе с поросенком Жориком, спокойно заснет в обнимку с очаровательной игрушкой-сплюшкой, поведает о своих обидах очаровательной единорожке, а подрастая, с удовольствием освоит веселые игры в крестики-нолики или в рыбалку. Чтобы сшить таких милых созданий или сделать красивые и полезные игры для малыша, не нужно ни дорогих и редких материалов, ни даже навыков шитья, достаточно хоть немного владеть иголкой и ниткой и найти дома несколько лоскутков подходящей расцветки. Выкройки в натуральную величину, представленные в книге, гарантируют, что игрушка получится именно такой, какую вы задумали. Поверьте, ваш ребенок не расстанется с игрушками, сшитыми с любовью мамиными руками!
Why We Can’t Get Enough of Superhero Movies
Recent years show a sea change in Hollywood- the biggest movies come from the pages of comic books. These box office successes are driven by fans who love seeing their favorite heroes and villains from comics brought to life on the big screen, from Thor to Superman to Batman and Captain America, Wonder Woman and more. Baddies like Loki, The Joker and Lex Luthor only add to the fun. Welcome to the Golden Age of comic book movies and Comicstorians Benny Potter, Dan Rumbles and Jason Keen are here to help you understand why we these larger-than-life characters have captured the imagination of the world. When it comes to superheroes of the Silver Screen, nobody knows more than the masterminds behind the wildly popular Comicstorian YouTube channel. This definitive guide to comic book films divulges behind-the-scenes secrets and the hidden history behind these must-see movies including how, after very rocky beginnings, they shot to the top with DC and Marvel as two of the most important franchises in the industry. If you love The Hulk, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man and are still laughing about Deadpool, look no further. With The Rise of Comic Book Movies, you’ll feel like you are on the film set, walking the halls of Valhalla and in your very own Fortress of Solitude with your favorite reads.
#1 New Release in Fashion ─ An inspirational fashion book for the everyday woman Fans of the style lessons of The Curated Closet and Lessons from Madame Chic and the can-do motivation of Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, will love Life Styling . For women who happen to be mums. Whether you had a sense of style and lost it or never really took the time to think about what you like to wear, this is the book for you. Style basics and minimalism for beginners: Life Styling: Simple Steps for Mums to Find your Style & Confidence will help you pack your perfectly organized bags and take you on a journey from the very basics to the dream minimalist capsule wardrobe. It will also help you navigate the social media obsessed landscape of personal style along the way. Style, self-esteem and positive thinking in an Instagram world: Learn about the pros and cons of living in this “Insta” world and how it’s affected not only the way that we dress but our expectations and how we feel about ourselves. Discover the importance of underwear and a good pair of jeans and why you should be super excited that leggings are ‘back’. Life Styling will help you learn your ‘colors’, what styles will flatter your shape and lifestyle and how to save money by shopping smarter and making the clothes you already own work a little harder. Capture your style and own it: Wherever you are in your style evolution it’s important to recognize who you are. Identifying what makes you happy when you open your closet doors is a step in the right direction. Life Styling will help you do just that. A personal style self-help book for women and mums
Planning the Wedding YOU Want At the heart of a wedding is a relationship—and that is what the ceremony should reflect in every way. Your wedding should be as unique and special as your love is. If you want to plan an unforgettable day, start with the heart. This is your day. When you’re planning your marriage ceremony, it can feel like the to-dos and checklists are endless. There’s always more you could be doing, more you could be planning and organizing. But at the end of the day, it’s about you and your relationship. It’s not about impressing people with your perfectly iced cake or your breathtaking venue, it’s about honoring your love. This means crafting a ceremony that reflects your relationship and is as unique and special as your bond is. Don’t lose the spirit of the day by getting overwhelmed by details that may not matter to you. It’s the essence that matters. Your wedding day isn’t meant to be a social event. It’s meant to be an emotional experience and an expression of your love. Relationship expert and “love doctor” Daphne Rose Kingma is here to help you plan a day that is a deeply moving experience—one that you won’t even need photographs to remember (but of course, they’re still nice to have!). She reminds us that it’s the essence of the ceremony that matters. And this comes from the words that are exchanged in your wedding vows, the atmosphere you create, and the love generated through each special moment. Whether you want a traditional wedding or a contemporary ceremony, there is a way to celebrate the day that is true to you. Open this book up and find: Five different types of ceremonies you can useInspiration and examples of vowsWorksheets to guide you through creating a personalized wedding day Readers of books like A Practical Wedding Planner , The Bride’s Instruction Manual , Love Poems , and The Knot Yours Truly will love Kingma’s Weddings from the Heart .
Entertaining Trivia Nights in a Book Fans of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader and the Guinness Book of World Records will achieve trivia mastery and dominance with We Don't Know Either: Trivia Night Done Right . More than a fact book: Building on the increasing popularity of pub trivia and mobile trivia apps We Don’t Know Either: Trivia Night Done Right brings you the entertaining format of City Trivia anywhere you want. City Trivia’s format is packed with trivia entertainment in five rounds of questions and four bonus rounds, including puzzles, pictures, fill-in-the-blank challenges, and even music rounds. Divide into teams, pick your most (or least) entertaining friend to host and prepare for two hours of fun per chapter. You just might learn something interesting to say when you’re out and about next weekend. Packed with exciting, fun, head-scratching trivia to play and laugh with, We Don’t Know Either: Trivia Night Done Right is your how-to guide for a lively and humorous night of trivia at home or at your favorite bar or restaurant. A perfect book for trivia nights and special occasions: Create your own fun and entertaining event with this unique trivia book that guides you through rounds of trivia fun and humor. This book will help you liven up a family night or make a special event, such as a birthday or wedding, even more memorable by bringing people together with trivia. The book’s host commentary will introduce you to the trivia while guiding you through the games with humor and wit. As the folks at City Trivia say, “We’ve Got Questions, You’ve Got Answers!” Get ready to have fun and learn something new with We Don’t Know Either: Trivia Night Done Right . We Don’t Know Either will: Provide a fun game that will unleash your competitive streaksEnhance your knowledge on a wide range of topics, both mundane and truly bizarreEntertain you with witty comments and interesting factsImprove your pub trivia night Pub trivia has never been more fun!
Now more than ever, people are longing for kindness and connection. During these uncertain times, daily news reports focus on disturbing events such as drug addiction, acts of terrorism, gun violence, airplane rage, senseless murders and political bickering. We are being bombarded daily with images that evoke a sense of fear and hostility. The Kindness Rocks Project provides a positive counteraction to all this negativity. The tagline for The Kindness Rocks Project is “one message at just the right time can change your entire day, outlook, life”. Sometimes, all it takes is just one simple positive message to change your perspective and that is what my book aims to do. Through visual photos of inspirational Kindness rocks as chapter prompts, the reader will engage with the rocks inspirational message illustrating a virtue. The chapter will then expand on that message through a lesson, reflection, story or teaching. Since virtues are traits of character that lead to good behavior, each chapter will highlight and focus on one virtue at a time. This will encourage and ignite a collective consciousness around good behavior leading to random acts of kindness. Each chapter will be concise thus making the book a great inspirational gift.
#1 Best Seller in Test Preparation and SSAT & COOP ─ Develop great Study Skills. Study Smarter. Reach Your Full Potential. How to study: “We are always told to study for exams and assignments but I can't remember a time when I was instructed on how to study!” Study tips: Jessica Holsman of YouTube’s Study With Jess and Nickelodeon’s AwesomenessTV is changing the way teens feel about school. In her book, The High School Survival Guide , Holsman shares exclusive study tips and tricks to help you with how to get better grades! You will learn good study habits and tips, including: How to get better gradesHow to study betterHow to study for a testHow to be a better studentHow to study smarter High School Survival Guide: Beyond the classroom, Jessica, who has a degree in Psychology, helps you understand your social skills as you grow from a Freshman to a Senior. From your first year orientation to applying for college and graduation, Jessica provides the best study tips and tricks to help you stay organized, write assignments, complete exams, manage stress and live a well-balanced life! Maximize your full potential, ace your next test, and become an A+ student!
#1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Puzzles & Games, Curiosities & Wonders, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers, and Slang & Word Lists ─ The Origins of Names Explained Explore the world of names: What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between , you can learn the origins of these names. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way. Learn new things: Why is New York called New York? The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between has the answer for you. While author Patrick Foote, of the YouTube channel also called Name Explain, doesn’t claim to know everything, he has garnered a lot of knowledge about language over the years and he’s excited to get to share it with you in this new format. Be entertained by education: Learning doesn’t have to be boring. With his fun sense of humor, Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you’re bound to enjoy. Full of pictures and packed with great information, The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between has a variety of topics that are bound to intrigue anyone interested in the origins of the words we use every day. Find fun facts: The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between is full of interesting facts that are great to keep in your mental pocket. You’ll be able to pull out fun information about words and language all the time, informing and amusing yourself and your friends for ages. The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between does exactly what it says it does—it explains the origin of names in a fun and easy-to-digest way. After reading this book, you will: Know why, exactly, Russia is called RussiaBe able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun factsDiscover the origins of the names of planets, animals, countries, and much more
Connecting with the Universe and Your Own Deepest Desires Open a conversation with the world around you: We have the ability to be in open communication with the Universe, the loving energy behind all creation. But do we listen to what the Universe has to say? Do we use our own voices to speak back? Artist-photographer, popular radio host, and blogger Melisa Caprio helps us enter into deep conversation with the Universe through combining creative visualization with the power of intention. Identify the desires of your heart: Too often we are so caught up in daily life that we don’t stop and ask ourselves what we truly desire. While it is tempting to stay in our comfort zone, our heart longs for more than the mundane. It desires manifestation. Caprio is here to foster that state of mindfulness and spirituality through photography, postcard art, written messages, and affirmations from others who are living their greatest desires. Harness your own spiritual power: Creators, mystics, artists, and spiritualists will find representation and inspiration in this book. Likewise, those who have been putting their dreams on hold or who are dissatisfied with the status quo will find this book to be a visual guide to attaining the creativity they long for in their lives. Each of us possesses the power to bend the ear of the Universe and share what it is we want most. Postcards to the Universe: Harness the Universe’s Power and Manifest Your Dreams , a self-help book designed to foster personal and spiritual development, will help you: Put mind over matter and pursue your deepest desiresForm an active and poignant relationship with the UniverseReach your full potential and feel empowered to live an inspired and successful life If books such as The Universe Has Your Back , Becoming Supernatural , and Mind to Matter have spoken to you, then you’ll love Melisa Caprio’s Postcards to the Universe .