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Even in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life's pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you're completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book of tips and quotations will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit.

Discover the joy of self-care with the help of this beautiful little book. Including self-care inspiration to nourish your mind, body and soul, advice on fitting self-care into a busy schedule, and a raft of soothing quotes, it will help you to nurture your well-being every day.

15 stunning wildflower templates with guidance from the artist behind RHS Flowers: The Watercolour Art Pad and RHS Botanical Art: The Watercolour Pad. Create beautiful wildflower paintings using template outlines from the artist, printed on art-quality watercolor paper. Each outline includes a finished painting to copy and a recommended color palette, as used by the artist. The book includes step-by-step tutorials on essential techniques and advice and tips on painting different kinds of plants and flowers, from fleshy bluebells to delicate blossom. Perfect for absolute beginners in botanical art, the ready-to-use outlines allow readers to focus on painting, avoiding the difficulty of accurate composition drawings. RHS Wildflowers: Watercolour Art Pad is an ideal gift for watercolor fans at all stages, whether they're looking to take up botanical art for the first time or refreshing their skills. Featured templates include: - Bluebells - Cowslips - Bee Orchids -  Aconites - Meadow Flowers

From white witchcraft and secret symbols to rituals and runes, the enigmas in these pages will take you on an expedition through the mystical world. Featuring a huge range of puzzles, games and activities for you to enjoy, this treasury of brain-training teasers will bewitch and enchant you.

Unlock your unconscious, record your dreams and reveal their hidden meanings. With facts, advice and space for you to jot down your visions, this dream journal will be your essential guide to help you:  Improve dream recall Learn the basics of dream interpretation Understand your dreams and their meanings Sweet dreams!

Feeling like an imposter in your professional or personal life can take its toll on your well-being, so it¿s important to take steps to rid yourself of your doubts and fears. Find out exactly what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and ¿ most important of all ¿ how to overcome it, with this helpful and supportive guide.

This stunning guide with original artworks by Emma Faull will enable painters of all abilities to create exquisite watercolour paintings of birds.Even beginners will be able to produce beautiful watercolour paintings of birds with the help of the guided projects in this book.Fifteen original artworks by acclaimed artist Emma Faull have been reproduced as outlines on high-quality watercolour paper, so that you can achieve beautiful results and enjoy the relaxing practice of watercolour painting.At the front of the book, you'll find inspiration in Emma's original artworks, as well as the recommended colour palettes to use. You'll also find advice from the artist on how to get started and guidance on professional watercolour techniques.To get started, simply choose an outline on watercolour paper and pull it out of the book, then follow the artist's step-by-step advice on creating beautiful watercolours and use the gallery of finished artworks as a guide. The professional paper will also work beautifully with other media, such as acrylic paint, artists' pencils and art brush or marker pens.Includes the following birds:European Goldfinch Peacock HummingbirdAmerican Blue JayWoodpecker Wren Mandarin DuckGolden Eagle...and more.

With this lovely interactive journal, you can create a unique and unforgettable gift for your Mom. For feeding us, protecting us, helping us take our first steps - we all have plenty to thank our moms for! Show yours how much you care with Dear Mom, the interactive journal that will guide you through expressing your love and gratitude, and provide the perfect meaningful gift for your Mom. Document your thoughts, feelings and memories about your relationship with your Mom and show her how much you cherish her with the ultimate personalized gift.

Award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong, with the help of other acclaimed manga creators and educators, gives you all the tips, tricks and tools you will need to get your ideas onto the page.- Discover how to get started, build your confidence, and boost your skills, beginning from first principles.- Learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands, feet, and create unique characters with their own styles.- Get the most out of your drawing materials, from traditional pens and pencils to digital software, and discover how best to use them to work up your own manga stories and comics.- Benefit from advice on pacing, layout, composition and lettering.

Forget the stuffy standbys based on butter, flour, and stock. This book sets out the new classics: sauces that are simple to make yet deliver maximum flavor. These secret sauces can be made in advance and customized to enliven different meals throughout the week. Each comes with a finished dish recipe, plus many other ideas. Rooted in cuisines from around the world, these sauces rely on fresh components that come together in a flash.

A practical and inspiring guide to cooking outdoors with limited space, equipment and ingredientsIn this beautifully illustrated book, Annie Bell shows you how to make delicious and interesting camping recipes with just the barest of essentials. Using a traveling barbecue, one-ring burner or a tripod and pot, she creates portable feasts such as Baba Ghanoush, Chicken Tagine with Pine Nuts and Raisins, and Apricots with Gooey Nougat, demonstrating  the best equipment to use for minimum mess and clearing up. From hearty brunches and tea & cake to one-pot cooking and sweet treats, this essential guide has  more than 60 recipes for every occasion, so you can eat in style wherever you are.