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How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck)
by Michael WexSure to resonate with Jewish and Gentile readers alike, How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck) is a wise and witty self-help manual for pursuing happiness while still acting with integrity, honor, and compassion. Michael Wex, New York Times bestselling author of Born to Kvetch and Just Say Nu, draws on sources that range from the Talmud and Yiddish proverbs to contemporary music and movies in this insightful guide that explores not only human nature and psychology but our duties to ourselves and one another.
How to Be a Moonflower
by Katie DaisyHow to Be a Moonflower, the new book from bestselling author Katie Daisy, celebrates the magic and mystery of the world at night.Discover the world that awakens after everyone else has gone to sleep. In this lavishly illustrated book, New York Times–bestselling artist Katie Daisy explores the mystery and magic of the nighttime. Join her on a journey from dawn to dusk, complete with quotes, poems, meditations, field guides to different nocturnal flora and fauna, and charts that map out the cosmos. From night-blooming flowers to cozy campfires, from moon baths to meteor showers, Katie Daisy's lush illustrations capture the beauty that comes to life in the darkness.BELOVED AUTHOR: Known for her lush, painterly artwork and love of the natural world, NEW YORK TIMES–bestselling author Katie Daisy has 112K followers on Instagram, where you will find frequent posts featuring her vibrant illustrations.A CELEBRATION OF NATURE: Nature-lovers and plant-appreciators will find much to admire in this book. Illustrating everything from the phases of the moon to fluttering moths, Katie Daisy has a knack for capturing the very best this magical world has to offer.EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF NIGHT TIME: The nighttime offers time for reflection, exploration, and adventure. This book will help you make the most of those mystical, after-dark hours and observe the hidden wonders that come to life at nightDELUXE PACKAGE: Featuring a tactile two-piece case with silver metallic ink on the spine and back cover, How to Be a Moonflower makes a beautiful gift for the people in your life who look to art and illustration for creative encouragement, self-exploration, and mindfulness.Perfect for:• Fans of Katie Daisy's artwork and previous book HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER• free spirits• art and nature lovers• tarot readers and moon worshippers
How to be a Successful Scientist: A Guide for Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Professors
by David Julian McClements Jake McClements Isobelle Farrell McClementsThis book provides important advice to scientists at all stages of their careers on how to be a more effective and impactful researcher. It provides tips on: designing, performing, and analyzing experiments; writing, submitting and revising manuscripts; preparing and giving scientific talks and posters; writing grant proposals; and writing and defending a graduate thesis. It also provides advice on soft skills, like communication, networking, creativity, critical thinking, and working in teams. A major emphasis of the book is the importance of writing and publishing scientific manuscripts, as this is the main way that scientific knowledge is disseminated, as well as being an important element for building a strong curriculum vitae. The book should be an extremely valuable resource for graduate students throughout their studies but should also be useful for postdocs and professors who want to hone their research skills. The book is written by three scientists from the same family who are each at different stages in their careers and can therefore provide different perspectives. David Julian McClements is a distinguished professor who is currently the most highly cited author in Food Science in the world. He has published over 1300 scientific articles and numerous books. Jake McClements is beginning his career as a lecturer in the United Kingdom, while Isobelle Farrell McClements is just starting her career as a graduate student in the United States.
How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide
by Katie DaisyA fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin—How to Be a Wildflower is the book to celebrate these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. A recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie, a prompt to hike by the light of the moon, a place to press flowers: every page inside the charming textured two-piece case invites readers to wander, gather, savor, and ponder the natural world around them. For every wild and free spirit—and those who aspire to be—this is a field guide to living life to the fullest.
How to Be Alone
by Tanya DavisSince its debut on YouTube, Tanya Davis’s beautiful and perceptive poem "How to Be Alone," visually realized by artist and filmmaker Andrea Dorfman, has become an international sensation. In this edition of How to Be Alone, they have adapted the poem and its compelling illustrations for the page in a beautiful, meditative volume—a keepsake to treasure and to share. From a solitary walk in the woods to sitting unaccompanied on a city park bench to eating a meal and even dancing alone, How to Be Alone, reveals the possibilities and joys waiting to be discovered when we engage in activities on our own. As she soothes the disquietude that accompanies the fear of aloneness, and celebrates the power of solitude to change how we see ourselves and the world, Tanya reveals how, removed from the noise and distractions of other lives, we can find acceptance and grace within.For those who have never been by themselves or those who embrace being on their own, How to Be Alone encourages us to recognize and embrace the possibilities of being alone—and reminds us of a universe of joy, peace, and discovery waiting to unfold.
How To be an Effective Leader
by Pílula DigitalPersonally, and professionally, leadership MEANS knowing who you are, what you WANT, and how to draw up plans to ACHIEVE your goals. It requires SELF-KNOWLEDGE as a basis, tools, and concepts to help you structure your plans. By becoming a LEADER, you also gain the ABILITY to motivate yourself, the so-called SELF-LEADERSHIP, and the chance to SHAPE the future you want. You can CREATE and follow your career direction and put yourself on a PROFESSIONAL path that brings PERSONAL SATISFACTION, generates CONCRETE results, and has a POSITIVE impact in any sector of activity
How to Be Blessed with a Truly Christian Relationship
by Pílula Digitala CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP must be founded and STRENGTHENED by sincere prayer. God doesn't make the DECISIONS for us, but He ALWAYS gives signs of the safe path. These signs are in daily prayer, in the Word of God, in the life of the saints, in the TEACHINGS of the Church, etc. In this EBOOK you will LEARN how to HEAR God's voice CORRECTLY, because as a FATHER, He also WANTS you to be a happy woman in YOUR RELATIONSHIP. Have a pleasant reading!
How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
by Jolenta Greenberg Kristen MeinzerA humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn’t, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast.In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer take a deep dive into a different self-help book, following its specific instructions, rules, and advice to the letter. From diet and productivity to decorating to social interactions, they try it all, record themselves along the way, then share what they’ve learned with their devoted and growing audience of fans who tune in.In How to Be Fine, Jolenta and Kristen synthesize the lessons and insights they’ve learned and share their experiences with everyone. How to Be Fine is a thoughtful look at the books and practices that have worked, real talk on those that didn’t, and a list of philosophies they want to see explored in-depth. The topics they cover include:Getting off your deviceEngaging in positive self-talkDownsizingAdmitting you’re a liarMeditationGoing outsideGetting in touch with your emotionsSeeing a therapistBefore they began their podcast, Jolenta wanted to believe the promises of self-help books, while Kristen was very much the skeptic. They embraced their differences of opinion, hoping they’d be good for laughs and downloads. But in the years since launching the By the Book, they’ve come to realize their show is about much more than humor. In fact, reading and following each book’s advice has actually changed and improved their lives. Thanks to the show, Kristen penned the Amish romance novel she’d always joked about writing, traveled back to her past lives, and she broached some difficult conversations with her husband about their marriage. Jolenta finally memorized her husband’s phone number, began tracking her finances, and fell in love with cutting clutter.Part memoir, part prescriptive handbook, this honest, funny, and heartfelt guide is like a warm soul-baring conversation with your closest and smartest friends.
How to Be The Grown-Up: Why Good Parenting Starts with You
by Dr Martha Deiros ColladoINSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but if it did, it would be this one.’ MYLEENE KLASS'How to Be the Grown-Up has already become my favourite parenting handbook. Every parent needs this.’ DAISY LOWEDrawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, as well as her growing and dedicated social media community, Dr Martha Deiros Collado's first book is the must-have toolkit for any parent.Martha understands the many modern-day parenting struggles and worries we all face:How can I make my child listen to me?Can I stop a tantrum in its tracks?What can I do when my child feels sad?Why does my child only eat three very particular things without having a meltdown?What should I do when I lose my sh*t?With humour, boundless energy, wit and warmth, Dr Martha tackles it all; from how to talk about honesty and lies, death, co-parenting, consent, gender, attachment, boundaries, and tantrums, as well as the small but critical day to day challenges parents face. And she explains why beneath each dilemma, it's the behaviours and scripts we learned as children that shape the parents we become.This deceptively simple and always empathetic guide promises to become the new word of mouth 'must have' for parents or any grown-up interested in what makes a healthy, happy, confident parent and child.‘Martha is my go-to expert for parenting. This book is full of real life examples, lived experiences, useful strategies and so much reassurance.’ Charlotte Stirling-Reed, bestselling author of How to Wean Your Baby‘Down to earth, anchored in compassion and completely do-able, Dr Martha gives real answers to all the questions every parent wants to know.’ Suzy Reading, chartered psychologist, author of Stand Tall Like a Mountain‘This book is an essential guide for all parents. Empowering, empathetic and educational. It has helped me to think more deeply about my own parenting, and understand myself better.’ Clare Bourne, author of Strong Foundations
How to be Happy: Not A Self-help Book. Seriously
by Iain S. ThomasCentral Avenue Publishing is proud to publish another book by the widely acclaimed poet Iain S. Thomas. As many have noted on various social media platforms, there have been some issues that have led to the delayed release of this book. For this, we apologise and hopefully the content of the book will clarify the circumstances surrounding this delay. We feel we should also point out that this is not technically a self-help book, but it does contain some poignant prose, poetry and stories which may or may not lead you to happiness.Mostly, it is the rather unfortunate chronicle of a man's attempt to write the book he&’s promised his publisher, no matter the cost to his sanity.
How to be Immune To Diseases: Practical guide to strengthening the body.
by Pílula DigitalYour IMMUNE SYSTEM is an incredible machine. It is responsible for KEEPING your body PROTECTED from external invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and toxins. Your immune system comprises two main parts: the part you were born with (innate or non-specific system) and the part you DEVELOP from your exposure to the environment (acquired adaptive system or specific system). Your immune system is MADE UP of several organs, cells, and proteins - skin cells, blood, bone marrow, tissues, and organs such as the thymus and lymph nodes. A STRONG immune system is the best DEFENSE against illnesses and infections. Without it, you have no way to fight harmful substances or changes that occur in the body. Good reading!
How to Be Normal
by Phil ChristmanPhil Christman is one of the best cultural critics working today. Or, as a reviewer of his previous book, Midwest Futures, put it, "one of the most underappreciated writers of [his] generation." You may also know Phil from his columns in Commonweal and Plough, or his viral essay "What Is It Like To Be A Man?", the latter adapted in his new book, How to Be Normal. Christman’s second book includes essays on "How To Be White," "How to Be Religious," "How To Be Married," and more, in addition to new versions of the above. Find in it also brilliant analyses of middlebrow culture, bad movies, Mark Fisher, Christian fundamentalism, and more. With exquisite attention to syntax and prose, the astoundingly well-read Christman pairs a deceptively breezy style with radical openness. In his witty, original hands, seemingly "normal" subjects are rendered exceptional, and exceptionally.
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying
by Django WexlerA hilarious fantasy adventure in which a young woman, who is stuck in a time loop, decides the best way to defend the kingdom from the Dark Lord is to become the Dark Lord herself. Davi has done this all before. She's tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she's rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she's killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she's been defeated every time.This time? She's done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that's who she needs to be. It's Davi's turn to play on the winning side.'A darkly comic delight of a novel' Anthony Ryan'Twisty, pacey and full of reverent irreverence for fantasy. I can't get enough' Max Gladstone'A brash swords-and-satire romp that draws you into its rollicking adventure even as it pokes fun at the whole genre. Gamers in particular will appreciate the irreverent upending of classic roleplaying tropes' James L. SutterTakes the old saying 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em,' to the next level. A sarcastic, action-packed, intrigue-filled (mis)adventure. One of the funniest books I've read in a long time' Matt Dinniman'Lord of the Rings crossed with Groundhog Day, narrated by a gender-flipped Deadpool' Mike Brooks
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying (Dark Lord Davi #1)
by Django WexlerGroundhog Day meets Deadpool in Django Wexler&’s no-holds-barred, laugh-out-loud fantasy tale about a young woman who, tired of defending humanity from the Dark Lord, decides to become the Dark Lord herself."Takes the old saying 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em,' to the next level. A sarcastic, action-packed, intrigue-filled (mis)adventure. One of the funniest books I've read in a long time."--Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl Davi has done this all before. She&’s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she&’s rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she&’s killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she&’s been defeated every time. This time? She&’s done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that&’s who she needs to be. It&’s Davi&’s turn to play on the winning side.Burningblade & SilvereyeAshes of the Sun Blood of the Chosen Emperor of Ruin
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying
by Django WexlerA hilarious fantasy adventure in which a young woman, who is stuck in a time loop, decides the best way to defend the kingdom from the Dark Lord is to become the Dark Lord herself. Davi has done this all before. She's tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she's rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she's killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she's been defeated every time.This time? She's done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that's who she needs to be. It's Davi's turn to play on the winning side.'A darkly comic delight of a novel' Anthony Ryan'Twisty, pacey and full of reverent irreverence for fantasy. I can't get enough' Max Gladstone'A brash swords-and-satire romp that draws you into its rollicking adventure even as it pokes fun at the whole genre. Gamers in particular will appreciate the irreverent upending of classic roleplaying tropes' James L. SutterTakes the old saying 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em,' to the next level. A sarcastic, action-packed, intrigue-filled (mis)adventure. One of the funniest books I've read in a long time' Matt Dinniman'Lord of the Rings crossed with Groundhog Day, narrated by a gender-flipped Deadpool' Mike Brooks
How to Booze: Exquisite Cocktails and Unsound Advice
by Jordan Kaye Marshall AltierOffering exquisite cocktails and unsound advice, How to Booze by Jordan Kaye and Marshall Altier pairsthe perfect cocktail with unfailingly entertaining advice for all of life’s most alcohol-inducing moments. Much more than just a guide to mixology, How to Booze is a hilarious and remarkably prescient, if somewhat degenerate, guide to life—or at least that part of life that would be greatly improved in the company of Johnny Walker or Jack Daniels.
How to Bring Back a Lost Love
by Pílula DigitalOut of the blue, you lose your temper and break up with your boyfriend. However, some time passes and you end up regretting your attitude, after all, deep down in your heart you know that you still really love each other. But now that the 'shit' is done, is there any point in groveling after him? Or do you decide to humiliate yourself all the time by phoning or sending countless messages, even if he doesn't reply? I think you already know the answer to these questions by heart. But don't despair. Fortunately, there is a solution! In the pages of this book, you'll learn the correct step by step that will help you reverse all of this - and most importantly - without losing a single drop of your self-love.
How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer
by Mick Conefrey• Which explorer found the lost site of Jesus' first miracle?• Who was first to the top of the highest mountain in Peru?• Who was the first Westerner to visit the Ottoman harem in Constantinople?• Who held the world record as the only person to fly from Britain to Australia for 44 years? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in Mick Conefrey's charming new book (a hint: none of them had beards). In 1870, New York mountaineer Meta Brevoort climbed Mt. Blanc in a hoop skirt. Pausing at the summit only long enough to drink a glass of champagne and dance the quadrille with her alpine guides, she marched back down the mountain and into history as one of the first female mountain explorers. Here, Mick Conefrey weaves together tips, how-tos, anecdotes, and eccentric lists to tell the amazing stories of history's great female explorers—women who were just as fascinating and inspiring as all the Shackletons, Mallorys, and Livingstones. Most were brave, some were reckless, and all were fascinating. From Fanny Bullock Workman, who was photographed on top of a mountain pass in the Karakoram, holding up a banner calling for "Votes for Women" to Mary Hall, the Victorian world traveler, whose motto was, "take every precaution and abandon all fear," How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt is uproariously funny and occasionally downright strange.
How to Cultivate Happiness in Your Child
by Pílula DigitalParents must have a GOAL to RAISE their children to live lives with purpose and HAPPINESS. However, how CAN we accomplish this task with the ups and downs of our lives if our CHILD has the "pessimistic gene"? First, let’s DEFINE what is an OPTIMISTIC child, discuss whether OPTIMISM is genetic, and how the world SEES optimism versus pessimism in a child. Then we'll look at how you can TEACH OPTIMISM - genetics in favor or not - using your EXAMPLES and LOVE.
How to Do It: Guides to Good Living for Renaissance Italians
by Rudolph M. BellHow to Do It shows us sixteenth-century Italy from an entirely new perspective: through manuals which were staples in the households of middlebrow Italians merely trying to lead better lives. Addressing challenges such as how to conceive a boy, the manuals offered suggestions such as tying a tourniquet around your husband's left testicle. Or should you want to goad female desires, throw 90 grubs in a liter of olive oil, let steep in the sun for a week and apply liberally on the male anatomy. Bell's journey through booklets long dismissed by scholars as being of little literary value gives us a refreshing and surprisingly fun social history. "Lively and curious reading, particularly in its cascade of anecdote, offered in a breezy, cozy, journalistic style." —Lauro Martines, Times Literary Supplement "[Bell's] fascinating book is a window on a lost world far nearer to our own than we might imagine. . . . How pleasant to read his delightful, informative and often hilarious book." —Kate Saunders, The Independent "An extraordinary work which blends the learned with the frankly bizarre." —The Economist "Professor Bell has a sly sense of humor and an enviably strong stomach. . . . He wants to know how people actually behaved, not how the Church or philosophers or earnest humanists thought they should behave. I loved this book." —Christopher Stace, Daily Telegraph
How to Draw the Powerpuff Girls and Mean Monsters (Drawing Adventures With The Powerpuff Girls! Ser.)
by Mari BolteGo on a drawing adventure with the Powerpuff Girls and their foes! From alien broccoli to the Amoeba Boys to slime giants, the superhero sisters find all sorts of brutes tromping through Townsville. Learn how to draw the monsters alongside Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Packed with cool cartoon facts and helpful sketching tips, this guide makes it fun for young artists of all abilities to bring their favorite Powerpuff Girls characters to life.
How to Draw the Powerpuff Girls and Playful Pets (Drawing Adventures With The Powerpuff Girls! Ser.)
by Mari BolteGo on a drawing adventure with the Powerpuff Girls and their animal pals! From Bullet the super-squirrel to cunning cats to the Talking Dog, Townsville is home to all kinds of cute critters ready to play with the superhero sisters. Learn how to draw the pets alongside Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Packed with cool cartoon facts and helpful sketching tips, this guide makes it fun for young artists of all abilities to bring their favorite Powerpuff Girls characters to life.
How to Draw the Powerpuff Girls and Vile Villains (Drawing Adventures With The Powerpuff Girls! Ser.)
by Mari BolteGo on a drawing adventure with the Powerpuff Girls and their villains! From Mojo Jojo to Princess Morbucks to the Rowdyruff Boys, Townsville has no shortage of scheming crooks ready to take on the superhero sisters. Learn how to draw the troublemakers alongside Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Packed with cool cartoon facts and helpful sketching tips, this guide makes it fun for young artists of all abilities to bring their favorite Powerpuff Girls characters to life.