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Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles
by Beth PickensThe Artist's Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens.If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That's not an overstatement—it's a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the way? In this down-to-earth handbook, experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for developing a lasting and meaningful artistic practice in the face of life's inevitable obstacles and distractions. This thoughtful volume suggests creative ways to address the challenges all artists must overcome—from making decisions about time, money, and education, to grappling with isolation, fear, and anxiety. No matter where you are in your art-making journey, this book will motivate and inspire you. Because not only do you need your art—the world needs it, too.• EXPERT ADVICE: Beth Pickens is an experienced and passionate arts advocate with extensive insight into working through creative obstacles. She has spent the last decade advising artists on everything from financial strategy to coping with grief.• PRACTICAL AND POSITIVE: This book is both a love letter to art and artists and a hands-on guide to approaching the thorniest problems those artists might face. Pickens offers a warm reminder that you are not alone, that what you do matters, and that someone out there wants you to succeed.• TIMELESS TOPIC: Like a trusted advisor, this book is an invaluable resource jam-packed with strategies for building a successful creative practice. From mixing business and friendship to marketing yourself on social media, this book can help. And it will—again and again.Perfect for:• Visual artists and makers• Writers, musicians, filmmakers, and other creatives• Art and design school graduates and grad-gift givers
Mama You Got This: A Little Helping Hand For New Parents. The Sunday Times Bestseller
by Emma BuntonTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERYou have a baby! Isn't it amazing - and also pretty terrifying?! I love being a Spice Girl, but what I am proudest of is being a mum. Even though I had all the real-life girl power of the actual Spice Girls on speed-dial, my incredible partner and my mum, I had so many worries and questions I couldn't always ask out loud. What I really, really wanted was one, easy-to-read, honest book that would give me support without judgement - that might even make me chuckle occasionally. So, I've written it for you! I've included all my stories about what that precious, exhausting first year was like for me, and I've also asked some brilliant experts for their help too, including a paediatric sleep consultant, a trusted NCT counsellor, a mindfulness coach, and no-less than five amazing midwives and doulas. I want you to feel like you've got this. Because guess what mama? You have!
The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life: How to Thrive at Work by Leaving Your Emotional Baggage Behind
by Naomi Shragai'Nobody understands the everyday madness of working life better than Naomi Shragai. This book should be read by everyone who ventures anywhere near an office.' - Lucy Kellaway, Financial TimesA revolutionary approach to understanding the emotional dynamics within our working lives.'Nobody understands the everyday madness of working life better than Naomi Shragai. This book should be read by everyone who ventures anywhere near an office' - Lucy KellawayYou probably don't realise this, but every working day you replay and re-enact conflicts, dynamics and relationships from your past. Whether it's confusing an authority figure with a parent; avoiding conflict because of past squabbles with siblings; or suffering from imposter syndrome because of the way your family responded to success, when it comes to work we are all trapped in our own upbringings and the patterns of behaviour we learned while growing up.Many of us spend eighteen formative years or more living with family and building our personality; but most of us also spend fifty years - or 90,000 hours - in the workplace. With the pull of the familial so strong, we unconsciously re-enact our personal past in our professional present - even when it holds us back.Through intimate stories, fascinating insights and provocative questions that tackle the issues that cause us most problems - from imposter syndrome and fear of conflict to perfectionism and anxiety - business psychotherapist Naomi Shragai will transform how you think about yourself and your working life.Based on thirty years of expertise and practice, Shragai will show you that what is holding you back is within your gift to change - and the first step is to realise how you, like the rest of the people you work with, habitually confuse your professional present with your personal past.
Man with a Van: My Story
by Drew PritchardSunday Times bestseller'When I see something old, that I think is beautiful, special, valuable, it's not about the money. It's about being in another time and place.'Star of TV's Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the best deals. He discovered the casts Lord Elgin made of his infamous marbles in a school garage, and broke the bank to buy the tool box Malcolm Campbell used when he set the water speed record in 1934. He made a million. Lost it. And made it again.The face of the compulsively fascinating business of finding and restoring lost treasures, visionary Drew takes us up and down the country, into garages, factories, schools and pubs, digging out incredible items from that 'other time and place'. Then by lovingly restoring them, he brings our history back to life.A flat cap among silver spoons and old school ties, our favourite no-bullshit expert may be a one-off, but his story makes us all dream of that obscure piece of antiquity gathering dust in the garden shed...
Managing People (Penguin Business Experts Series)
by Simon BirkenheadBecoming a manager is not a progression in your career, it's a move into an entirely new job, one that requires a unique set of skills. Get it right and you'll inspire your team to deliver outstanding results. But get it wrong and you'll create stress, apathy and dysfunction in your team.Penguin Business Expert Simon Birkenhead has been guiding first-time and established managers for over two decades, helping them implement his blueprint for success. Here he reveals his framework that clearly explains what you must do for your employees to be the best they possibly can. Learn how to:- Activate motivation - Set clear expectations - Provide effective feedback - Master your communication skills- Build a high-performance team cultureManaging People is your complete guide to becoming a truly great manager for whom people want to do their best work.
Managing Your Migraine (Penguin Life Expert Series #2)
by Dr Katy Munro'A fantastic and much needed resource for all those suffering. Dr Katy Munro's experience and knowledge through this book will help all those who read it' Dr Rupy Aujla, The Doctor's Kitchen'Dr Katy Munro is the single best migraine expert our family have ever met [...] This book brings hope to every migraineur' Miranda Sawyer, Guardian & Observer Journalist*****Despite being one of the most common and debilitating conditions in the world, migraine is still widely misunderstood, stigmatised and misdiagnosed. Migraine is much more than 'just a headache', it's a genetic, neurological brain disorder, and it's time patients got the healp they really need. Managing Your Migraine is the practical go-to guide for understanding and treating migraine. In the book, headache Specialist and GP Dr Katy Munro will give you expert advice on:· Understanding your migraine phases and triggers· The impact of food, exercise and sleep on migraine· Rescue plans for acute attacks· Migraine preventers· Migraine in children· Managing your mental health with migraineIf you're a person with migraine, or know someone struggling, this book will provide helpful strategies for alleviating your symptoms and managing your migraine. Drawing on her medical expertise, her own personal experience with migraine and the stories of her patients, Dr Munro will empower you to get to know your own migraine and build an effective treatment plan that will help you live your life more fully.Part of the Penguin Life Experts series.
Mango and Peppercorns: A Memoir of Food, an Unlikely Family, and the American Dream
by Tung Nguyen Katherine Manning Lyn NguyenA powerful memoir of resilience, friendship, family, and food from the acclaimed chefs behind the award-winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami.Through powerful narrative, archival imagery, and 20 Vietnamese recipes that mirror their story, Mango & Peppercorns is a unique contribution to culinary literature.In 1975, after narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon, pregnant refugee and gifted cook Tung Nguyen ended up in the Miami home of Kathy Manning, a graduate student and waitress who was taking in displaced Vietnamese refugees. This serendipitous meeting evolved into a decades-long partnership, one that eventually turned strangers into family and a tiny, no-frills eatery into one of the most lauded restaurants in the country.Tung's fierce practicality often clashed with Kathy's free-spirited nature, but over time, they found a harmony in their contrasts—a harmony embodied in the restaurant's signature mango and peppercorns sauce.• IMPORTANT, UNIVERSAL STORY: An inspiring memoir peppered with recipes, it is a riveting read that will appeal to fans of Roy Choi, Ed Lee, Ruth Reichl, and Kwame Onwuachi.• TIMELY TOPIC: This real-life American dream is a welcome reminder of our country's longstanding tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants. This book adds a touchpoint to that larger conversation, resonating beyond the bookshelf.• INVENTIVE COOKBOOK: This book is taking genre-bending a step further, focusing on the story first and foremost with 20 complementary recipes. Perfect for:• Fans of culinary nonfiction• Fans of Ruth Reichl, Roy Choi, Kwame Onwuachi, and Anya Von Bremzen• Home cooks who are interested in Asian food and cooking
Mastering Global Business Development and Sales Management (The Global Warrior Series)
by Thomas A. CookMastering Global Business Development and Sales Management focuses on the importance of companies and executives recognizing that their organization is sales driven, and that there is a definite pronounced connection between sales and all other aspects of how a company operates. It details the sales manager's role in developing sales personnel, delivering new business to the organization, and otherwise becoming a driving force for the overall prosperity of the company. This book differentiates itself by providing the essence of international sales management. Shows how to develop a marketing and sales strategy for globalization Details regional versus country-specific profiles Explains what all sales personnel need to know about export trade compliance, logistics, and supply chain operations Provides sales and negotiation skill sets
Match of the Day: Our Ultimate Football Debates
by Gary Lineker Alan Shearer Micah RichardsFootball isn't life or death - it's much more serious than that...Which players will the fans never forget? Who are the Premier League's best buys? Who were the best link ups in history? In Match of the Day Top 10 of Everything, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bring all of the charm, wit and punditry of their hit BBC Sounds podcast onto the page, arguing the toss over their favourite strikers, Premier League managers, shock transfers, cult heroes, hard men, FA Cup Finals, and much, much more. The question is...will you agree with their picks?
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
by Susan Ricci Theresa Kyle Susan CarmanConfidently help students establish the knowledge base and critical thinking skills to ensure safe, effective maternity and pediatric nursing care with this practical text. Designed for today’s curricula and focused on improving levels of wellness across the life span, Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Fourth Edition, addresses a broad spectrum of maternity coverage with an emphasis on the most commonly encountered clinical challenges, guiding students through real-world patient care scenarios and building the clinical reasoning and judgment capabilities essential to success throughout their nursing careers.
Mathematics class 7 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Grade 7 Mathematics textbook, authored by Professor Vassen Naëck and a team from the Mauritius Institute of Education, serves as a vital resource in aligning with the National Curriculum Framework, guiding students through a seamless transition from Grade 6 to secondary education. Its comprehensive content spans Numbers, Algebra, Measures, Geometry, and Probability + Statistics, emphasizing problem-solving and real-world applications. Utilizing a pedagogical approach that prioritizes sense-making and reasoning, the textbook integrates digital tools like GeoGebra to deepen understanding. With various icons highlighting activities, exercises, and notes, the text promotes interactive and engaging learning experiences, fostering a deeper comprehension of mathematical concepts.
Mathematics class 8 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Grade 8 Mathematics textbook by the Mauritius Institute of Education, published in 2021, presents a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum Framework. It covers diverse mathematical topics, including number sequences, indices, rate and proportion, coordinates, algebra, and geometry. Each chapter begins with clear learning objectives and provides ample exercises, examples, and summaries to aid comprehension. Emphasizing real-life applications, the textbook illustrates concepts such as Fibonacci sequences in nature and architectural scales, fostering contextual learning. The educational content is meticulously crafted to enhance learners' cognitive skills through practical activities and contextualized problem-solving. This textbook serves as an invaluable resource for Grade 8 students, facilitating their mathematical understanding and application in various real-world scenarios.
The Matter of Black Lives: Writing from The New Yorker
by Jelani Cobb and David RemnickA collection of The New Yorker‘s groundbreaking writing on race in America—including work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and more—with a foreword by Jelani CobbThis anthology from the pages of the New Yorker provides a bold and complex portrait of Black life in America, told through stories of private triumphs and national tragedies, political vision and artistic inspiration. It reaches back across a century, with Rebecca West’s classic account of a 1947 lynching trial and James Baldwin’s “Letter from a Region in My Mind” (which later formed the basis of The Fire Next Time), and yet it also explores our current moment, from the classroom to the prison cell and the upheavals of what Jelani Cobb calls “the American Spring.” Bringing together reporting, profiles, memoir, and criticism from writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Elizabeth Alexander, Hilton Als, Vinson Cunningham, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Malcolm Gladwell, Jamaica Kincaid, Kelefa Sanneh, Doreen St. Félix, and others, the collection offers startling insights about this country’s relationship with race. The Matter of Black Lives reveals the weight of a singular history, and challenges us to envision the future anew.
Mental Health at Work (Penguin Business Experts Series)
by James RoutledgeIt has never been more essential to support our mental health at work. With one in four people experiencing poor mental health right now, we need to start talking about it. Penguin Business Expert James Routledge has worked with CEOs, HR directors, managers and people at all levels on successful mental-health strategies. In this book, he shares his stories, learnings and guidance. Learn how to:- Talk comfortably about mental health- Create a more open and inclusive community in your workplace- Implement unique changes that are authentic to you and your businessFilled with honest and relatable stories, 'conversation starters' and exclusive case studies from a diverse range of businesses and their people, Mental Health at Work will support anyone with their mental health in the workplace journey.
Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think
by Andy NormanWhy do people reject science and believe online conspiracy theories? How are people radicalized online and go on to commit acts of violence? Why is our society so politically polarized?Astonishingly irrational ideas are spreading. Covid denial persists in the face of overwhelming evidence. Anti-vaxxers compromise public health. Conspiracy thinking hijacks minds and incites mob violence. Toxic partisanship is cleaving nations, and climate denial has pushed our planet to the brink. Meanwhile, American Nazis march openly in the streets, and Flat Earth theory is back. What the heck is going on? Why is all this happening, and why now? More important, what can we do about it? In Mental Immunity, Andy Norman shows that these phenomena share a root cause. We live in a time when the so-called “right to your opinion” is thought to trump our responsibilities. The resulting ethos effectively compromises mental immune systems, allowing “mind parasites” to overrun them. Conspiracy theories, evidence-defying ideologies, garden-variety bad ideas: these are all species of mind parasite, and each of them employs clever strategies to circumvent mental immune systems. In fact, some of them compromise cultural immune systems – the things societies do to prevent bad ideas from spreading. Norman shows why all of this is more than mere analogy: minds and cultures really do have immune systems, and they really can break down. Fortunately, they can also be built up: strengthened against ideological corruption. He calls for a rigorous science of mental immune health – what he calls “cognitive immunology” – and explains how it could revolutionize our capacity for critical thinking.Hailed as “a feast for thought,” Mental Immunity melds cutting-edge work in science and philosophy into an “astonishingly enlightening and productive” solution to the signature problem of our age. A practical guide to spotting and removing bad ideas, a stirring call to transcend our petty tribalisms, and a serious bid to bring humanity to its senses.
Merry Jane’s The CBD Solution: CBD and Cannabis for Sleep, Skin, Sex, and Other Daily Rituals (Merry Jane's The Cbd Solution Ser.)
by Merry JaneHere is a guide to improving your day-to-day routines using CBD in every room of your home—for wellness, sleep, sex, cooking, entertaining, and with your pets. From the team behind Merry Jane, the cannabis focused digital media company founded by Snoop Dogg.Upgrade your life with CBD! Take a journey through your home to discover the many ways CBD can improve your day-to-day routines. You'll learn how to:• Incorporate CBD into your bathroom skin care and beauty rituals• Invite CBD into your bedroom, to help you relax or rev up your sex life• Experiment in the kitchen with CBD-infused food and drink• Throw a CBD-themed dinner party• Share the healing benefits of CBD with your furry friendsWith more than 25 recipes and DIY projects, plus helpful tips on sourcing, storing, and using CBD in all its forms, this is a wide-ranging, must-have handbook for both the canna-curious and canna-competent—anyone who wants to enhance their lifestyle with the awesome powers of CBD! As the third installment in Merry Jane's THE CBD SOLUTION series, this is a perfect gift or self-buy on its own or as a set.• CONNECTIONS IN HIGH PLACES: Merry Jane is the High Times for a new generation, launched by Snoop and managed by his team. This is the third book in their CBD SOLUTION Series.• GROWING CANNABIS CURIOSITY: As CBD becomes increasingly legal in the United States and abroad, people are starting to take a keener interest in the proper methods and usage. This book provides an accessible entry into the world of CBD.Perfect for:• People looking to experiment with CBD in different ways
The Metal Heart: A Novel of Love and Valor in World War II
by Caroline Lea“The story of true innocents caught up in the machinery of war. Exquisitely researched, beautifully told, this tiny corner of Scotland came alive for me in all of my senses and I found myself rooting for the central characters with all my heart.” —Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, YesIn the dark days of World War II, an unlikely romance blossoms between a Scottish woman and an Italian prisoner of war in this haunting novel with the emotional complexity of The Boat Runner and All the Light We Cannot See—a powerful and atmospheric story of love, jealousy, and conscience that illuminates the beauty of the human spirit from the author of The Glass Woman.In the wake of the Allies’ victory in North Africa, 1,000 Italian soldiers have been sent to a remote island off the Scottish coast to wait out the war. Their arrival has divided the island’s community. Nerves frayed from three years of war and the constant threat of invasion, many locals fear the enemy prisoners and do not want them there.Where their neighbors see bloodthirsty enemies, however, orphaned sisters Dorothy and Constance see sick and wounded men unused to the freezing cold of an Orkney winter, and volunteer to nurse them. While doing so Dorothy finds herself immediately drawn to Cesare, a young man broken by the horrors of battle.But as the war drags on, tensions between the islanders and the outsiders deepen, and Dorothy’s connection to Cesare threatens the bond she shares with Constance. Since the loss of their parents, the sisters have relied on each other. Now, their loyalty will be tested, each forced to weigh duty against desire . . . until, one fateful evening, a choice must be made, one that that will have devastating consequences.
Microeconomics
by Campbell McConnell Stanley Brue Sean FlynnOptimize your outcomes. With McConnell/Brue/Flynn, improving outcomes has never been simpler. If given the chance to work harder or smarter, which would you choose? This product’s modern approach makes learning and applying economics easier for instructors and students alike. From real-life examples to cutting-edge learning resources, McConnell offers a student-centered learning environment that presents the subject matter in new and engaging ways. For instructors, a fully supportive teaching package does the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you love.
The Middle Kid
by Steven WeinbergA story about the wonderfully challenging realities of being a family's middle kid.Readers experience a day in the life of a middle kid, and all the highs and lows of a life in-between. When you're the middle kid, you're never the first nor the last to do anything. You're not the tallest or the smallest; you're babysitting one sibling but teased by the other. Stuck between a bossy older brother and a naive younger sister, Middle Kid feels left out of two worlds. But even if—and maybe especially because—it's always overlooked, this kid's own world is just as big and important as his siblings'.• From author-illustrator Steven Weinberg—a middle kid himself!• Gently funny and richly detailed• Starting in the morning and ending at night, readers experience a full day in Middle Kid's shoesMiddle children have classically been sandwiched between the achievements of the older sibling and the needs of the younger one—The Middle Kid gives them a time to shine!• Perfect for beginning readers• A great empathy read• Fans of comical books about family
Middletown
by Sarah MoonThirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. Her seventeen-year-old sister Anna is more traditionally feminine; she loves boys and staying out late. They are sisters, and they are also the only family each can count on. Their dad has long been out of the picture, and their mom lives at the mercy of her next drink. When their mom lands herself in enforced rehab, Anna and Eli are left to fend for themselves. With no legal guardian to keep them out of foster care, they take matters into their own hands: Anna masquerades as Aunt Lisa, and together she and Eli hoard whatever money they can find. But their plans begin to unravel as quickly as they were made, and they are always way too close to getting caught.Eli and Anna have each gotten used to telling lies as a means of survival, but as they navigate a world without their mother, they must learn how to accept help, and let other people in.
Millennial Nuns: Reflections on Living a Spiritual Life in a World of Social Media
by The Daughters of Saint PaulDiscover how to engage in a faith-filled life in the era of social media from a group of young, consecrated Catholic sisters.Friend. Artist. Writer. Businesswomen. Advocate. Scholar. The women whose pieces are included in this book hold many different titles. But they all share two important characteristics. First, they are all young women. Second, they are all consecrated religious of the Catholic order the Daughters of Saint Paul. They are millennial nuns.More and more people—especially millennials—are turning to religion as a source of comfort and solace in our increasingly chaotic world. But rather than live a cloistered life of seclusion, the Daughters of Saint Paul actively embrace social media, using platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to evangelize, collectively calling themselves the #MediaNuns.In this &“funny and poignant&” (Colleen Carroll Campbell, award-winning author of The Heart of Perfection) memoir, eight of these Sisters share their own discernment journeys, struggles, and crises of faith that they&’ve overcome, and episodes from their daily lives. Through these reflections, the Sisters also offer practical takeaways and tips for living a more spiritually-fulfilled life, no matter your religious affiliation.In a collection as diverse and varied as the Daughters of Saint Paul themselves, Millennial Nuns will appeal to anyone looking to discover more about balancing faith with the modern age.
(MIS) Diagnosed: How Bias Distorts Our Perception of Mental Health
by Jonathan FoilesA passionate and well-informed study on the importance of improving inclusiveness in mental health evaluations.―Kirkus Reviews In a clear, empathetic style, Jonathan Foiles, author of the critically acclaimed This City Is Killing Me, takes us through troubling examples of bias in mental health work. Placing them in context of past blunders in the history of psychiatry and the DSM, he looks closely at questions that lay bare the intersections between mental health care, race, gender, and sexuality: - Why are women more likely to be labelled borderline personalities? - Is transphobia being treated today like homosexuality was in the past? - Has "protest psychosis," a term used to diagnose Black men during the civil rights era, simply been renamed schizoaffective disorder? - How different is our current label of "intellectual disability" from the history of eugenics? - What does it actually mean to be diagnosed with a "mental illness"? This slim but wide-ranging collection of essays wrestles with these questions and offers potential ways forward in a world where mental health diagnoses can be helpful, but not necessarily absolute. A pragmatic and sympathetic guide to how we might craft a better and more just therapeutic future for all people.
(Mis)Diagnosed: How Bias Distorts Our Perception of Mental Health
by Jonathan Foiles"A passionate and well-informed study on the importance of improving inclusiveness in mental health evaluations."― Kirkus Reviews In a clear, empathetic style, Jonathan Foiles, author of the critically acclaime
The Mix-Up: A must-read romcom for 2022 – an uplifting romance that will make you laugh out loud
by Holly McCullochReaders have fallen in love with Paige and Noah:'Totally touched my heart''I completely LOVED this book''I'm now obsessed with this author and can't wait to see what she does next!''A hilarious and heartwarming novel ... a definite five star read''If you're a fan of rom-coms, you HAVE to pick this up!''I adored this book and raced through it'---------------------------Two men to choose from. One fantastic mistake.Paige might bake wedding cakes for a living but that doesn't mean shes dreaming about her own perfect day. Far from it.Trusting people is hard after she was badly let down by her family and boyfriend just when she needed them most. And to make things worse, her ex has just walked into her bakery with his new fiancée...Needing a little no-strings-attached fun, Paige goes to a party where her friend knows just the guy - the guy in the black top.There's just one problem. There are two men wearing black tops.Noah was meant to be her perfect distraction...instead, he wants more than just a bit of fun. But could the wrong guy turn out to be the right choice?PRAISE FOR THE MIX-UP: 'So funny and so moving. I could not stop reading" Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year'Holly strikes a perfect balance between raw and relatable, funny and heart-warming' Abigail Mann, author of The Lonely Fajita'A gorgeous, uplifting read that packs a real emotional punch' Gillian Harvey, author of Perfect on Paper