This new edition of a best-seller shows how to create useful & whimsical objects Expert guidance presented in a friendly straightforward style that reflects the quiet simplicity of the craft It provides all the instruction & inspiration you'll need to become an accomplished whittler Relax the old-fashioned way
- Whether you're in front of a campfire or on the front porch The Little Book of Whittling will help you unwind while you create useful & whimsical objects with nothing more than a pocketknife a twig & a few minutes of time Author Chris Lubkemann with 40 years of whittling experience under his belt will have you whittling away the hours with expert guidance presented in a friendly straightforward style that reflects the quiet simplicity of the craft Whether you're a beginner looking to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving or someone simply seeking a peaceful way to spend some free time The Little Book of Whittling provides all the instruction & inspiration you'll need to become an accomplished & relaxed whittler
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Happiness lies within you His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention & admiration of the world through his wisdom This jewel of a book offers some of his most helpful insights on daily living compassion & inner peace A timeless collection of advice & teachings from the world's most revered spiritual leader it will guide you through good & troubled times Whoever you are whatever your beliefs the Dalai Lama's words have the power to calm & inspire ...

As the spiritual leader of Tibet His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention & admiration of the world through his wisdom This jewel of a book offers some of his most helpful insights on daily living inner peace compassion & justice
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Are you in need of a little magic to entice love into your life? Maybe someone you know could benefit from a good-luck spell? Or perhaps you want to feel more in control of your destiny? The Little Book of Witchcraft uncovers the mysteries of this ancient art & shows you how to tap into the positive natural energies of the cosmos to release your inner power Learn about different kinds of witchcraft & its fascinating history its symbolism & the building blocks of Wicca & how to perform simple spells to attract good energy luck love health & happiness ...

In 2005 Joel Greenblatt published a book that is already considered one of the classics of finance literature In The Little Book that Beats the Market a New York Times bestseller with 300000 copies in print Greenblatt explained how investors can outperform the popular market averages by simply & systematically applying a formula that seeks out good businesses when they are available at bargain prices Now with a new Introduction & Afterword for 2010 The Little Book that Still Beats the Market updates & expands upon the research findings from the original book Included are data & analysis covering the recent financial crisis & model performance through the end of 2009 In a straightforward & accessible style the book explores the basic principles of successful stock market investing & then reveals the author s time-tested formula that makes buying above average companies at below average prices automatic Though the formula has been extensively tested & is a breakthrough in the academic & professional world Greenblatt explains it using 6 th grade math plain language & humor He shows how to use his method to beat both the market & professional managers by a wide margin You ll also learn why success eludes almost all individual & professional investors & why the formula will continue to work even after everyone knows it While the formula may be simple understanding why the formula works is the true key to success for investors The book will take readers on a step-by-step journey so that they can learn the principles of value investing in a way that will provide them with a long term strategy that they can understand & stick with through both good & bad periods for the stock market As the Wall Street Journal stated about the original edition Mr Greenblatt says his goal was to provide advice that while sophisticated could be understood & followed by his five children ages 6 to 15 They are in luck His Little Book is one of the best clearest guides to value investing out there ...

Somewhere between a car accident & a divorce Annie Applegate stopped believing in happy endings Now she just wants to disappear & the tiny town of Promise fits the bill With its winding streets & melting-pot of residents it's the perfect place for Annie to hide away & open the bookshop she always dreamed of owning Until her new-found peace & quiet is disturbed by Lucas a widower who rivals Annie as the most cynical person in town With his troubled past & precocious children Lucas is the last person she should be getting involved with But when he asks for her help Annie comes to realise that maybe going it alone isn't the solution after all Previously published as Promise Texas ...

Smash the patriarchy in style with The Little Box of Feminist Flair! With fabulous fearless females like Michelle Obama Ruth Bader Ginsburg Gloria Steinem & Beyonce -- rendered as graphic cross-stitch style portraits -- & empowering slogans this kit brings a quirky spin to the feminist resistance Learn about these inspiring women in a 48-page miniature book filled with punchy biographies & add a touch of feminist flair to your outfit bag or home with this collection of 5 portrait-style pins 2 iron-on patches & 3 magnets This kit

Includes:: 5 12-inch pins featuring the faces of famous feminist icons 2 iron-on patches 3 magnets (1 text-based 2 image-based) 48-page miniature book

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Here is a creative & productive organizational system to combine your sketchbook planner to do lists & journals Start by filling out the The Little Bullet Book's planners with monthly & weekly goals select simple codes to mark important & long-term tasks & keep track of them all with your own wonderfully simple contents page Take care of everyday reminders exercise aspirations & appointments while also tracking future hopes & dreams with this peaceful planner This book has a perfect balance between monthly & future logs & space to break out your own creative lists with inspirational tips & tricks throughout to build & maintain a lifestyle you love Beautifully designed by David Sinden the bestselling author of The Little Book of Calm Colouring ...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy made practical The Little CBT Workbook is a portable workbook introducing essential CBT techniques you can use to improve your wellbeing today Filled with exercises checklists & learning points The Little CBT Workbook enables you to explore key CBT principles & discover how to apply them to your day-to-day life As an interactive introduction to CBT The Little CBT Workbook is easy to understand & gives a complete overview of CBT suitable for self-teaching or to supplement a course of counselling
- or to provide a head start for those on CBT waiting lists Authored by practising CBT specialists whose expertise is regularly cited in media from City AM & Management Today to The Times & Daily Mail The Little CBT Workbook helps you identify how you think about yourself the world & other people as well as understand how what you do affects your thoughts & feelings Learn how to Spot negative thinking Chart your emotions Set wellbeing goals Combat anxiety & stress Remove roadblocks to progress Establish new core beliefs Through step-by-step CBT exercises goal-oriented summaries & action points you can refocus your awareness & overcome fear depression anger insomnia stuttering & other issues which have been generating negative emotions & hindering your positive outlook on life Understand how your thoughts may be affecting you & crucially learn how to change your mood & improve your ability to cope with feared or uncomfortable situations The Little CBT Workbook enables you to become more familiar with the benefits of CBT but also ensures you have the insight tools & confidence to apply it to your own situation & put into practice 'wellness' behaviours today
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The Little Chinese Cookbook explores the ways in which geography climate culture & tradition have shaped oone of the world's most popular cuisines It takes a look at the behind-the-scenes world of growers artisans chefs & home cooks whose passion for produce is reflected in the regional styles & flavours of China's rich & varied food More than 80 recipes including street food seafood dim sum recipes hotpots & desserts ...