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Parties: Delicious Recipes for Holidays & Fun Occasions (American Girl)
Par American Girl. 2016
Dial up the festivities—from Valentine’s Day to Halloween, summer barbecues to sleepovers—with recipes, party themes, and craft and decorating ideas.…
In this third cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring chefs will discover bite-sized delicacies like chocolate-dipped strawberries and butterfly-shaped cheese sandwiches, along with fare such as chicken-apple sausages on a stick, baked sweet potato fries, and caramel-dipped apple slices for holidays like 4th of July and Halloween, paired with clever serving ideas, fun theme-driven crafts, and colorful party favors. Sweet treats include s’mores ice cream sundaes, raspberry jam sandwich heart cookies, cinnamon-sugar monkey bread, peppermint brownie bites, hot chocolate cookies. Savory dishes features mac & cheese cups, grilled cheese hearts with tomato-star orzo soup, bite-sized broccoli-cheddar quiches, mini corn on the cob with lime butter, biscuit-wrapped veggie hot dog “mummies.” Refreshing drinks such as melon-mint agua fresca, spooky smoothies, milkshakes, and fruity “tea” will wet your whistle.The delicious recipes, fun ideas, and colorful images in American Girl Parties will captivate young cooks and can be made with everyday cookware and kitchen utensils; this companion title to American Girl Baking and American Girl Cooking will be a go-to resource for your little chef.Origami Jewelry (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts)
Par Mayumi Jezewski. 2015
"This was everything I hoped it would be. Excellent directions both written and with images. Beautiful photos. A full list…
of items needed for each piece. The instructions are very clear." — Books Under the BedYou can design your own jewelry with the help of this easy-to-follow guide. More than 35 lovely accessories include a bracelet of hearts, spring flower earrings, hairpins with butterfly ornaments, and other whimsical, wearable origami.Each of the models features clear, step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations for folding the dainty charms. The directions also show how to embellish the jewelry with beads and other ornaments, and how to attach the items to chains and clips. The necessary materials are inexpensive and readily available at craft shops. Origami jewelry is as much fun to make as it is to wear, and you'll love creating handcrafted treasures that you can keep or share with your friends.The Power of Charm: How to Win Anyone Over in Any Situation
Par Brian Tracy, Ron Arden. 2006
Brian Tracy has devoted his life to helping others achieve things they never dreamed possible. Now, he gives readers the…
key they need to open any door and get whatever they want, every time.This book gives you proven ways to become more captivating and persuasive in any situation. As one of the world's premier business consultants and personal success experts, Brian Tracy shows readers what charm can do, and how they can use simple methods to immediately become more charming and dramatically improve their social lives and business relationships.In The Power of Charm, you will learn how to:capture people's trust and attention within the first few seconds of meetingwin the support of others who can help them achieve their goalsmaster body language and advanced listening techniquessell more of their products or servicesdeliver powerful and engaging talks and presentationsimprove their negotiation skillsget paid more and promoted fasterThe Power of Charm helps readers develop greater confidence and self-esteem while learning how to naturally create rhythm and harmony with others. It's a unique and powerful guide filled with proven techniques for making dreams come true -- in business and in life!PTSD Recovery Workbook for Teens: Strategies to Reduce Stress, Build Resiliency, and Overcome Trauma
Par Stephanie Bloodworth. 2022
Help teens manage PTSD symptoms and move forward It can be hard for teenagers to move on after experiencing a…
difficult event. Fortunately, young people are more than their trauma. This workbook highlights how healing is possible, empowering teens to face their PTSD and learn to advocate for themselves. In this PTSD workbook teens will: Unpack PTSD—Teach teens what types of trauma cause PTSD, the specific impact it can have on them, and how symptoms may manifest mentally and physically. Heal through exploration—Discover activities and strategies to help teens process their triggers and traumas, from creating a sanctuary space to practicing setting healthy boundaries. Hear from other teens—Find reassurance in stories about other teenagers who have also experienced PTSD. Give teens the tools they need to work through their trauma and improve their mental health with this encouraging PTSD book.Inspirational Quotes for Teens: Daily Wisdom to Boost Motivation, Positivity, and Self-Confidence
Par Christopher Taylor. 2022
Get inspired with powerful and motivational quotes for teens It's tough to be a teen, but a little bit of…
daily inspiration can transform their mindset and unlock their full potential. This book for teens is packed full of more than 100 empowering quotes from notable figures that will boost their confidence and offer a dose of positivity for every day. What sets this book apart: Made for teens—Explore quotes that relate to being a teenager, including topics like identity and plans for the future. Engaging activities—Sprinkled in between the quotes, teens will find activity suggestions like taking a mindful walk or making a list of their strengths. Written by a therapist—This collection of inspirational quotes and advice was created by a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping teens achieve their goals and dreams. Help teens feel more brave, confident, and passionate with words of support and encouragement.Inspire girls to build and create with fun, hands-on STEM crafts for ages 6 to 12 The world needs adventurous…
girls to lead the way to a brighter future! Help them discover new things about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with this collection of engaging crafts for girls. As they learn and have fun with each project, they'll boost their critical-thinking skills, creativity, and self-confidence, too. What sets this book of STEM crafts apart: No parents required!—Encourage independence with arts & crafts that can be made with basic household materials and include kid-friendly, step-by-step instructions. Skill-building projects—Every project, from creating a Newton's cradle to knitting a DNA garland, incorporates basic STEM principles to help curious girls learn more about the world around them. Adventure girl challenges—Bonus activities and fun facts sprinkled throughout the book will inspire girls to dive deeper into the concepts and skills they're learning. Help girls have a blast discovering the secrets of the STEM universe through educational crafts for kids.Upcycle It Crafts for Kids ages 8-12: Fun and Useful Projects to Recycle and Reimagine
Par Jennifer Perkins. 2021
Remake the ordinary into the extraordinary—crafts for kids ages 8 to 12 Watch kids' eyes light up as they roll…
up their sleeves and transform ordinary items. Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids shows tweens how to take objects destined for the recycling bin and breathe new life into them to make room decor, organizers, school supplies, and so much more. What sets this apart from other kids' activity books: 25 purposeful projects—Exciting arts and crafts like Awesome Earbud Case, Cute Critter Cardboard Hangers, and Splatter Paint Sunglasses allow kids to create something that is both useful and fun to make. Easily accessible supplies—The crafts in this book repurpose everyday items you likely have lying around, so there's no need to spend lots of money or schedule a trip to the store. Clear instructions—Kids will have no trouble tackling these crafts thanks to simple directions that are paired with beautiful pictures to guide them through the process. Inspire ingenuity and eco-friendly habits with Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids.The Other Kind of Smart: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success
Par Harvey Deutschendorf. 2009
Emotional intelligence (EI) coach Harvey Deutschendorf combines his proven techniques with engaging principles of storytelling and fun exercises to show…
you how you can apply the principles of EI on the job to achieve greater success.Filled with real-life profiles of people who faced emotional intelligence dilemmas and easy-to-implement solutions, Other Kind of Smart offers tools that will bring results in as little as five minutes a day and teaches you how to:develop stress tolerance, cultivate empathy, increase flexibility with coworkers, boost assertiveness, and resolve problems successfully.The difference between those who become successful in life and those who struggle is their ability to exhibit and leverage strong people skills. Complete with an EI quiz that will help you measure their level of emotional intelligence and EI growth, Other Kind of Smart enables all professionals to improve their relationships and increase their effectiveness at work in a practical, accessible way.No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness
Par Michelle Segar. 2015
Do you secretly hate exercising? Struggle to stick with a program? Millions of people try and fail to stay fit.…
But what if "exercising" is the real problem, not you?Motivation scientist and behavior expert Michelle Segar?translates years of research on exercise and motivation into a simple four-point program that will empower you to break the cycle of exercise failure once and for all.You'll discover why you should forget about willpower and stop gritting your teeth through workouts you hate. Instead, you'll become motivated from the inside out and start to crave physical activity.In No Sweat, Segar will help you find:A step-by-step program for staying encouraged to exercisePleasure in physical activityRealistic ways to fit fitness into your lifeThe success of the clients Segar has coached testifies to the power of her program. Their stories punctuate the book, entertaining and emboldening you to break the cycle of exercise failure once and for all.Practical, proven, and loaded with inspiring stories, No Sweat makes getting fit easier--and more fun--than you ever imagined. Get ready to embrace an active lifestyle that you'll love!Praying God's Will for Your Life: A Prayerful Walk to Spiritual Well-Being
Par Stormie Omartian. 2010
Now with bonus journaling space! A twenty-day prayerful walk to spiritual well-being from the author of the bestsellers The Power…
of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Parent.Praying God&’s Will for Your Life is not a book about finding the right person to marry or deciding on a career. It is a book about a way of life and a heart attitude that are God&’s will for everyone who knows Him. That way of life encompasses three important components:An intimate relationship with GodA solid foundation in God&’s truthA commitment to obedienceAs she has in previous bestselling books—The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Parent—Stormie invites you to discover the power of prayer, this time encouraging you to pray for yourself as you deepen your walk with God. Accept her challenge to pray for yourself in these areas every day for twenty days, and watch how God changes your life as you move into the center of His will. As you experience the power of God's will in your daily faith journey, take advantage of the bonus Prayer Journal, which offers Stormie's own words of encouragement and plenty of space for reflection and listing prayer requests and answered prayers.Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake! (Cooking Class)
Par Deanna Cook. 2017
Following the best-selling book Cooking Class, this delightful baking cookbook for children ages 8–12 features 50 easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach…
bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential skills like following directions and accurately measuring ingredients. Kids will learn to make both sweet and savory treats and will use fresh fruits and vegetables in recipes such as Bursting with Blueberries Muffins, Zombie Zucchini Bread, and Peachy Keen Crumble. Bonus goodie bag stickers, pop-out gift tags, and bake sale signs encourage kids to share their homemade delights with pride. 2017 NPR's Best Books of the Year 2017 IACP Cookbook Award Winner 2017 National Parenting Product Awards Winner 2018 Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner 2019 New York Times "Best Cookbooks for Kids" Also available in this series: Cooking Class and Cooking Class Global Feast!How to Speak Flower: A Kid's Guide to Buds, Blooms, and Blossoms
Par Molly Williams. 2023
A beautifully illustrated guide to the history and symbolism of flowers for every plant lover. Sunflowers are symbols of friendship.…
Gardenias represent secrets and mystery. Irises say, I trust you. Flowers bring color and beauty to the everyday world around us, but flowers aren&’t just pretty: Throughout history, they have been used to express ideas about ourselves and the people we care about. From asters to zinnias, from baby&’s breath to forget-me-nots, learn the magical, meaningful language of flowers with this magnificent guide to floriography. The secrets of every bloom and blossom are revealed … and with personalized quizzes and handy charts, you&’ll discover your own flower power!This illustrated guide features twenty-five projects to share with crafty kids who love to read—with simple techniques for book binding,…
pop-up books and more!In Making Books with Kids, master book artist Esther K.¬†Smith shares kid-friendly, easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of fun and creative bookmaking projects—all supported with step-by-step, full-color photographs and illustrations. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as Smith's own inspiring work.Full of paper crafting techniques, including sewing, collage, pop-up assemblage and more, the lessons in this book are both practical and open-ended, offering plenty of room for exploration and variation. Colorful photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises.Practical Magic for Kids: Your Guide to Crystals, Horoscopes, Dreams, and More
Par Nikki Van De Car. 2022
From the bestselling author of The Junior Witch's Handbook comes an introduction to the charmed world of magic—featuring enchanted information…
on crystals, horoscopes, dreams, and more! From sparkly crystals and healing plants to the constellations that move across the night sky, the world is full of magic! In Practical Magic for Kids, author Nikki Van De Car teaches readers ages eight to twelve about the magic all around them. Kids will learn how to interpret their horoscopes, read their friends' palms, decode their dreams, and so much more in this approachable, age-appropriate guide. Full-color illustrations throughout will help young mystics explore the magic in plants, tarot cards, and even themselves, in chapters on: Chakras Auras Crystals Plant-based Magic Magical Holidays Magic Spells Tarot Astrology Palmistry Dream Interpretation An enchanted glossary and resources for further reading will help build upon the spark of magic.The Junior Tarot Reader's Handbook: A Kid's Guide to Reading Cards (The Junior Handbook Series)
Par Nikki Van De Car. 2022
Learn how to read tarot cards and understand what the past, present, and future have to say about your life,…
especially as it pertains to friendships, family, and school. From Nikki Van De Car, author of The Junior Witch&’s Handbook and The Junior Astrologer&’s Handbook, this third book in the Junior Handbook series teaches young readers how to use tarot to get answers to questions about life, friendships, family, school, and more. The book offers a step-by-step guide to everything from how to choose a deck to how to do a reading and includes detailed explanations of what each card in a tarot deck represents and how to apply these meanings to your own life. Maybe you need to focus more at school or examine how you've been treating your friends. Perhaps you simply need more love and support from family. Whatever the need, whatever the question, let the cards be a source of wisdom in how to handle anything that comes your way. With beautiful illustrations from Uta Krogmann, this is an empowering guide of self-discovery. Whether reading on your own or with friends, The Junior Tarot Reader's Handbook is the perfect guide for budding mystics.Rainbow Tribe: Ordinary People Journeying on the Red Ro
Par Ed McGaa. 1992
In this bestselling guide to social success, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to…
make small talk in any situation. Help is on the way with The Fine Art of Small Talk, the classic guide that&’s now revised for the modern era. Small talk is more than just chitchat; it&’s a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, widen your business and social circles, and boost your self-confidence. With practical advice and simple conversation &“cheat sheets,&” this book offers easy-to-learn techniques that will allow you to feel comfortable in any type of social situation—from a video meeting to a first date to a cocktail party where you don&’t know a soul. Nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine will show you how to: Learn to connect with others regardless of the occasion, event, or situation Come across as composed and self-assured when entertaining Avoid awkward silences and &“foot in mouth&” disease Convey warmth and enthusiasm so that other people feel good about being near you Make a positive, lasting impression from the minute you say hello. Once you master The Fine Art of Small Talk, you&’ll excel at making others feel included, valued, and comfortable. Let Debra Fine turn you into a small-talk expert—and watch the contacts, business deals, and social relationships multiply before your eyes!Disney Ideas Book: More than 100 Disney Crafts, Activities, and Games
Par Dk, Elizabeth Dowsett. 2018
Bring your love of Disney to life with more than 100 amazing and creative projects and activities.The perfect rainy-day gift…
for kids who love Disney and enjoy crafting. Let their imaginations run wild with more than 100 enchanting Disney inspired arts and crafts, party games, puzzles, papercraft and many more fun and practical activities. With stunning photography and clear step-by-step instructions, the Disney Ideas Book guides you through each exciting project, from growing grass hair on Frozen trolls and creating The Lion King animal masks to crafting festive Mickey Mouse hanging decorations and Winnie the Pooh party hats. There are top tips on every page to help make your creations a success, with handy templates provided at the back of the book. Featuring family favourite characters from animation and live-action movies and TV, including Frozen, Toy Story, Moana, Inside Out and Cinderella.The Met 5000 Years of Awesome Objects: A History of Art for Children (DK The Met)
Par Aaron Rosen, Susie Hodge, Susie Brooks, Mary Richards. 2023
Imagine having 5,000 of human history&’s most amazing artefacts at your fingertips!Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum…
of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world&’s civilizations—from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools—to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind. Discover hand-picked highlights of the museum&’s huge collection as you travel through history, one incredible object at a time.This book combines exclusive Met photography with colorful and quirky illustrations in a resource that parents can trust, with a design that kids will love. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls)
Par Jess Harriton, Maithy Vu, Bindi Irwin. 2022
The fifth volume of the best-selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers, shines a spotlight…
on extraordinary young women who are making their mark on the world today.Readers will celebrate well-known women, like Greta Thunberg, Bethany Hamilton, Bindi Irwin, Zendaya, and the Linda Lindas, and meet up-and-coming powerhouses like inventor Vinisha Umashankar, fashion designer Marine Serre, stuntwoman Sadiqua Bynum, filmmaker Taegen Yardley, poet Alexandra Huynh, and environmental activist Helena Gualinga. The girls and women in the book come from different countries and backgrounds and have a wide array of interests and accomplishments. Barrier-breaking performer Keke Palmer became the youngest talk show host in US history. Entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer founded a lemonade company to help save honeybees. Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal turned a hobby into an Olympic dream. And British body positivity advocate Megan Jayne Crabbe and Indigenous artist Te Manaia Jennings inspire kids to keep their minds healthy. Each story is told in the whimsical fairy tale style that has made the series a success and is paired with a bold, full-page portrait. With a foreword by conservationist and TV personality Bindi Irwin, the book features the work of authors, artists, and editors aged 30 and under. In addition to showcasing the stories of incredible young people, more than 60 young female or nonbinary artists from all over the world contributed original artwork to the book.