Why not do a day of chair yoga instead? The simple exercises are explained and well-illustrated. From how to choose your seat to how much effort to invest, you'll gain flexibility, balance, and confidence - whether you're an out-of-shape 40-something or a senior trying to get more fit.
I liked that I could choose a topic - an emotion, action, or idea - and work through it at my own pace. I'm stingy at giving 5-star reviews but this has been useful all year. And I plan to go back to it next year and in the coming years.
If you're stuck, trying to get to the next level in goal-setting and self-understanding ... or if you're doing practical get-in-motion counseling to encourage your employees, grown kids, or friends to take the next step, grab a copy.
This book gives step by step instruction for looking, seeing, and making marks. You'll be amazed at what you create - with this DIY handbook.
Takes drawing to the next level for beginner and intermediate artists.
How do you deal with what you can't change? Is it possible to move on without keeping your victim status intact? Do you even want to?
Maybe you wonder if God cares about your future when he's allowed the past to be marked with suffering. Is he able to restore your heart, your compassion, and your trust?
If you want to heal, if you want a clear path forward, please get this.
I wish I'd had this book instead. What if I could draft and customize clothing to my mood and figure without patterns?
Well I can - and so can you with the help of this book. Have fun with it. Buy wild fabrics, leave your sewing machine out, and open to the one of sixteen projects that gets your mind buzzing.
Recommended for beginner and advancing creators.
Now you need a book on how to groom your pet yourself. Here you go! Pictures. Reasons and methods. Customization and options. Remember that hair and nails are renewable resources - and have fun as you bond and trim your family addition.
I found this an interesting volume - and want to explore it more closely, lamp by lamp, canvas by canvas, easel by easel, and sofa by sofa. Have fun with this one. It's like being invited in or going on a trip ... while you're sitting in your comfy chair.
Here's your manual for publishing - whether you pursue a traditional route or want to publish your own books. Well-researched options, clear instructions, and vocabulary are all here.
Plunge in, and we'll see you on the other side of your book, whether it's your first or the latest in your collection.
As a student of intercultural issues, the topic interested me in its scope of theology and worldview. Seekers of truth and meaning will find much to discuss in Moes and Riek's book. It encourages honest exploration of personal history, needs - met and unmet, and trends in psychology that can help or damage faith.
Its summaries of psychological trends and how they relate to theology are particularly useful. I recommend it to faculty and students, Christian and not, for its perspectives on various approaches to understanding and healing the mind and psyche can benefit self and others.
It's a feast of background that makes reading more enjoyable. It offers a book group discussion points and suggests how to contribute to causes championed by the author/s.
Worth picking up if you're starting a book club, if your group is stumped or deteriorating into gossip, or if you just want more information about a great book you're reading.
The description of this book begins with: "This searing memoir tells the story of a young doctor and activist who ran an underground hospital in Damascus, humanizing the enduring crisis in Syria." Sounds like it's worth your time, doesn't it?
So what is NetGalley? It's a space for publishers to reach bookish people who write reviews. And the journal keeps track of book club selections, books that you review, and other things you read.
You can upload covers, stickers, and other graphics into your journal as well. It's not useful for me since this blog is my review journal. But you might like it if you don't have another place to park your thoughts and comments on what you read.
Filled with examples, information about how a workplace becomes toxic, and practical strategies to help you avoid being derailed, this is a worthwhile addition to your library.
Whether you're teaching business classes, hard at work without making progress, or curious about helping someone else, get a copy.
Robinson is TikTok famous for little sketches of life around him. You'll be charmed and challenged by his process in this volume. Enjoy it, whether you have never held a paintbrush or you're expanding your repertoire of possibilities.
This one, supposing that a woman wrote works attributed to Shakespeare, builds on speculations of literary historians. It's interesting, engaging, and made me say, hmmm.
If you like the speculation of creative non-fiction and the back and forth of history and current day, you may love this one. As always, Picoult is a wonderful storyteller of possibilities.
Read this if you are interested in medicine, natural healing, or have an antibiotic-resistant illness. I found it fascinating and highly recommend it. At the very least, you'll have something to talk about with friends - and perhaps you'll even gain an alternative to suggest to someone in medical crisis.
This is a must-have for the coach's library. You can upgrade your skills, use it as a reminder to stay sharp, and review your job. If you're a potential client, you'll know what to expect - and maybe understand how to assess your coach's proficiency.
Should you laugh aloud? Of course. Can you? Do you want to? Worth reading to see where you fall on the humor scale. You'll learn how to lighten up with comedians, engage with the funny parts of life around you, and take yourself less seriously.
