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Popular writer and artist Christina Wilcox uses her experience to teach others how to utilize the Enneagram to look outward, rather than inward. Learn to connect and support those from every position on the Enneagram, with Take Care of Your Friends: An Enneagram Guide to Interpersonal Relationships. The Enneagram is usually marketed as a tool for self-discovery, but it is so much more than that. The language the Enneagram offers us can restore friendships, marriages, and more. It gives us a way to explain ourselves to those we want to be understood by. Removing the communal, relational aspect of the Enneagram is how the true magic of the Enneagram is lost. Christina Wilcox's playful yet informative guide will help her readers find ways to comfort their loved ones through the struggles of life in relation to the Enneagram. There is no linear road to recovery for anyone, but the Enneagram may give us a guiding light as we navigate through the things we rarely have a map for. This book will include: Enneagram "profiles" for each type Tips on how to connect, develop friendships, and support others based on each Enneagram type Eye-catching illustrations to illuminate examples of her tips throughout the process

The third volume in the Minecraft warrior adventure series follows Runt and Blurp on their quest into the Nether to face the impossible task of defeating an Ender Dragon. Cube Kid's bestselling characters come to life for young readers along with fun illustrations from the 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel format. Runt the villager, Blurp the zombie, and Maggie the warrior all have only one goal: to find the portal to the End and to battle the Ender Dragon. This is no easy quest, especially with a fierce warrior like Alberic trying to block their every move. Will our heroes manage to get past Alberic, make their way to the End unscathed, and face the great Ender Dragon? Read on to find out!

Two best friends. One spot on the baseball team. And a giant, looming, SMELLY turd tank. What could possibly go wrong? This is the first illustrated chapter book in a laugh-out-loud funny series told in dual point-of-view that's about friendship, teamwork, and the occasional fart joke. PFFFT. Fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo will love The Super Sports Society. Eleven-year-old Tommy has dreamed of being on the Bulldogs sports team forever. The Bulldogs eat, breathe, and fart sports. They're part of the elusive Super Sports Society in his hometown, and Tommy knows that if he makes the team, he'll be set up for life. Meanwhile, Pel would rather be at home gaming in the air conditioning, but his mom decided that he has to "be a role model" to his little siblings (ugh!), and now he's trying out for the Bulldogs too. At least that means the two BFFs won't be in competition for the spot . . . right? (Wrong.) Join Pel; Tommy; the owner of a pickle store, Pete; a supercool girl named Clutch; a coach who wears sunglasses inside; and the rest of the Bulldogs sports team in this epically awesome illustrated book that's packed with tons of laugh-out-loud moments. But be warned--this book is based on a true story. Do NOT eat this many sunflower seeds at home . . . trust us.

After getting bullied at Figueroa Elementary, Stix Hart wants nothing more than to fly below the radar at middle school. He's heard all the horror stories, but none involved ghosts. On Stix's first day of sixth grade, his anxiety is off the charts. It doesn't help when he spots a kid who reminds him of his old bully, Xander Mack. Soon after, he encounters two other students who take a keen interest in him. He quickly learns the spooky truth--the trio are lost souls in need of a solid. When the ghosts tell him they've been stuck in middle school for decades, it's up to Stix to figure out how to help these not-so-normal new friends. Solving this paranormal predicament will take some serious sleuthing and tremendous bravery. Can Stix solve this mystery and help these spirits move on before it's too late?

Chasing Fireflies is breakout poet Christi Steyn's second collection of poetry, exploring the all-encompassing journey back to the truest version of the self. Christi Steyn has made a name for herself across social media as a poet who speaks right to the heart, allowing readers to connect and feel seen; Chasing Fireflies is a beautiful example of this talent and skill at work. Her second collection of poems--and the follow-up to 2022's What the Moon Gave Her--takes readers struggling with mental health by the hand, helping them to find their own inspiration and beauty within themselves. Encouraging and honest, Chasing Fireflies is a beautiful evolution of Christi Steyn's talent as a writer and a conduit of hope.

""I want to be a dictator for one day." - Trump Volume V of the Doonesbury Trump Quintet tracks the ever-metastasizing Big Lie, with Mark offering a month-by-month calendar to track the Former Guy's burgeoning court dates. Unfortunately for the Trump Innocence Project, it turns out almost all the witnesses are former aides or allies. How did Dems manage to weaponize Trump's friends? While readers puzzle over that, they can also play a life-of-crime board game - Donald Trump's Spree. The only way to win, of course, is to cheat, but no problem - it's been normalized. Fortunately, this volume also features the Doonesbury regulars, with Alex and Toggle raising three free-range kids and Mike happily wallowing in grandpahood. Mr. Covid retires, proud to know his wilier, more adaptive descendants will keep taking the fight to the unvaxxed. Joanie thinks Rick's latest story is the best thing he's ever written: too bad it was actually authored by ChatGPT. Roland and Rascal, wading through Ukrainian snowdrifts, blunder into a Meta crack-up. Not even fantasy is making sense, but in Day One Dictator, G.B. Trudeau gives it his best shot yet. Garry Trudeau is in his 36th year of trying to make Donald Trump go away. Nothing's worked"--

The absurd antics, good-natured sarcasm, and misguided optimism of Mouse, Bird, Turtle, and Snail are inspiring and infectious, and a reminder that sometimes the best plan is to have no plans at all. The perfect book for comic lovers of all kinds, Hope It All Works Out offers a deep dive into the Poorly Drawn Lines comics of New York Times bestselling author Reza Farazmand. On the surface, the animals in Poorly Drawn Lines are sophisticated, decadent creatures -- Turtle sports a beret, Snail wears shades, Bird smokes cigarettes, and Mouse assumes a fighting stance when anyone challenges his emotional fragility. But lurking beneath their surface images is a surprising warmth and charming naivete that provides the perfect setup for Reza Farazmand's unparalleled sense of humor. This author-curated collection of new comics and greatest hits showcases the unique and charming world of these small animals and the amusing gap between their tough guy images and animal innocence. Familiar to millions of readers of the Poorly Drawn Lines webcomic and FX animated series on Hulu, this book collection includes dozens of never-before-seen comics.

Like a warm embrace in comic strip form, the cute, cuddly, and clever illustrations by Andrés Colmenares bring joy to millions of readers across the globe. A Great Big Visual Hug collects many of his most popular comics, along with dozens of never-before-seen images that are both heartwarming and hilarious. Featuring cheerful characters like sloths, broccoli, snakes, cacti, pigs, and the cutest possible version of just about any animal or object you can imagine, Andrés Colmenares' comics are wholesome, amusing, clever, and often hilarious. This book collects the greatest hits from his popular series and feature dozens of new comics. A Great Big Visual Hug is great for all ages and an excellent birthday, gift, or self-care purchase.

This richly illustrated book reveals a comforting narrative told from the point of view of a loving angel dog, who wants you to know, "I'm still here . . . But I'm also there where all the animals run free, with no pain, waiting for you, watching for you, loving you, and guiding you."

In the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling collection, The Truth of You, poet Iain Thomas explores the unseen forces that shape our inner experience. A collection of over 200 pieces of poetry and prose, The Secret of You focuses on the thoughts and feelings that we might not share and have trouble expressing, the things that we need to let go in order to heal. Enhanced by ink illustrations, Thomas's newest volume asks and answers vulnerable questions on themes of love, loss, identity, shame, and more.

A gorgeous, hardcover box set collecting #1 New York Times bestselling author yung pueblo's poetic trilogy on developing self-knowledge, healing old wounds, and cultivating harmonious relationships. For the first time, Inward, Clarity & Connection, and The Way Forward are presented together in a beautiful, foil-stamped box, ideal for gifting and collecting. Never before offered in hardcover, the three volumes trace yung pueblo's own journey toward self-awareness and, in short, easily digestible pieces of poetry and prose, invite readers to release old burdens and live in peace with the world around them. This one-of-a-kind collection featuring sleek, redesigned covers is the perfect gift for the devoted fan and newcomer alike. Inward: An exploration of the movement from self-love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves. Clarity & Connection: An examination of how intense emotions accumulate in our subconscious and condition us to act and react in certain ways. The Way Forward: Strategies for managing the unknown, inhabiting your personal power, and bringing your truest, healthiest self to relationships.

The Sleep Groove is Why We Sleep meets what if?--an accessible, engaging tour of sleep and circadian science from an expert. With a sleep-wonk's attention to detail tempered by approachable graphs and illustrations, this myth-busting guide to sleep is the perfect introduction to how circadian science can demystify your nights and help reset your days. The Sleep Groove introduces readers to the easy-to-understand but often misunderstood concepts and science behind circadian rhythms and how changes in daily habits can greatly improve one's sleep patterns and quality of life. Through conversational writing, humorous analogies, charts, and even comics, this book helps explain the nuances of sleep using the latest in sleep research and technology, delving into sleep-related issues like light sensitivity, jet lag, daylight savings time, napping, and how to establishing rhythmicity in our waking and sleeping routines. This fascinating illustrated guide to all things sleep takes aim at many of our long-held myths surrounding sleep and provides an easy-to-understand guide to what exactly is going on in the third of our lives we spend sleeping, posing questions like: Do we really need eight hours of sleep each night? What happens if you stay awake for 205 hours? Is REM sleep the only kind of sleep that matters? For anyone who has wondered why their sleep is so weird and what they can do about it, this book is the perfect guide to finding your own personal sleep groove.

Gouache is the paint that's hard to spell but easy to love. It's a form of watercolor that dries fast, travels well, and cleans up easily, with a natural opacity that lets you improvise, change your mind, and fix mistakes. Get started with gouache and hone your skills with this groundbreaking guide by acclaimed painter and bestselling author James Gurney. This comprehensive guide to gouache grew out of Dinotopia creator and New York Times bestselling author James Gurney's long-running love affair with opaque watercolor. Gurney's instructional videos on YouTube have attracted half a million subscribers and millions of views, and his decades of experience in artistic instruction make him the perfect ambassador and instructor for this rapidly growing, readily accessible, and artistically rewarding form of painting. In this book you'll learn the fine art of painting on location, the nuances of capturing still life as well as human subjects, and the joys and challenges of working with this lively, versatile, and vivid medium.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews comes the fun, action-packed graphic novel adaptation of the fan-favorite Innkeeper Chronicles series! Welcome back to the inn. From the outside, Dina DeMille is the epitome of normal, running a quaint Victorian bed-and-breakfast in Red Deer, Texas. But Dina is...different: her broom is a deadly weapon and her inn is a magical lodging for intergalactic guests. "Normal" is a bit of a stretch. After discovering a pack of alien creatures who have come hunting in her community, Dina joins up with alpha-strain werewolf Sean and cosmic vampire Arland to stop the threat facing her neighbors and her inn.

Body's a Bad Monster is a harrowing exploration of trauma and freedom told in captivating poetic prose from social media sensation Rowan Perez, also known as @rid.inkskinned.

Follow the White Rabbit down the hole, but be careful where he leads you ... From the award-winning author and illustrator of Neverland and OZ comes his third stunningly designed RPG setting book, in Wonderland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting. Drawing on the books and poems of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by author Lewis Carroll, Andrew's third RPG book offers a dungeon setting and source book that leans into combat. Like his previous books, it will have secrets to explore and social interactions to navigate, but the change in setting and focus will allow it to stand on its own. And, of course, it will all be beautifully illustrated and designed in Andrew's signature style that his fans clamor for.

With heartfelt storytelling and an honest exploration of friendship, the newest collection in the enchanting Phoebe and Her Unicorn series continues to explore the relationship between a vain but enchanting Unicorn and a confident, happy misfit girl. In this exciting new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, 10-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn best friend, Marigold, enjoy a series of fantastical adventures. Phoebe goes back in time to meet her father as a kid and makes some surprising discoveries. Marigold reveals that she sometimes puts the world on mute, a power that Phoebe quickly learns is easy to overuse. And at the Unicorn Award Ceremony, the pair launch a campaign to get Marigold the highest honor. It's all part of the unique bond within one of the most memorable friendships in recent comics history.

Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Middle school can be a hot mess--especially for sixth-grader Nate Wright. Whether he's bluffing his way through an oral report about...umm...some random war, peer-reviewing a classmate's story about cats, or writing a book report on a literary gem called The Cheerleader Chronicles, Nate's usually up to his eyeballs in stress. But our hero always finds ways to cope. Like bringing Spitsy to school as an emotional support dog. Or creating a graphic novel to (sort of) complete his math homework. Nate even authors a no-nonsense advice column with a title that says it all: Ask The Genius. So take a tip from P.S. 38's resident renaissance man: When problems start piling up, do what Nate does: REMAIN CALM!

With new and classic Sarah's Scribbles comics, essays, stickers, and more, this book is a celebration of one of the best loved comic voices of a generation. With 100 comics, 15 essays, and dozens of photos and sketches, the fifth Sarah's Scribbles book offers a rare look behind the creative process of one of the most original and beloved comic artists of a generation. A comedic companion to her first book, the bestselling Adulthood is a Myth, the artwork and writing in Adulthood is a Gift! is a celebration of the many experiences and life lessons the author has picked up in her decade of making viral, relatable, and award-winning comics and books. This book also includes a sticker sheet.

the tenth poetry collection from amanda lovelace deviates from the well-worn path of fairy tales & myths, instead bringing readers face to face with the person behind the poems that have made her beloved. from bestselling poetess amanda lovelace comes she followed the moon back to herself, an autobiographical standalone poetry collection that follows a woman who--through heartbreak, bottles of rosé, & the general messiness of life--felt like she completely lost who she was. each bitesize poem shines a light on where she's been & how she's managed to overcome it all, offering a dose of hope & moondust to all who join her on the journey back to herself.

As the planet shifts into a higher consciousness and we begin to choose passion over expectations, the process of journaling, visualizing, and connecting with our higher guidance can give us the clarity that we seek. Follow the Magic: A Workbook to Find Your Purpose is the perfect foundation to start building a life of light and purpose. This beautiful 128-page illustrated workbook from award-winning author and intuitive guide Johanna Wright offers creative guidance to help you develop a practice of self-discovery and free yourself from the blocks holding you back from your divine purpose. Work with this journal and overcome indecision and gain clarity and direction by creating a stronger relationship with your intuitive guidance system and creative power. Follow The Magic has been infused with healing energy and channeled to help you: Transform fearful thoughts into peace through creative practices, Clear old patterns and reconnect you to your true self and intuition, Gain compassion and acceptance for all parts of self, Invoke a deep sense of purpose and clarity, Step into your power with truth and integrity, and Connect you with your higher self and the supportive energies all around you. You'll find a more authentic connection to your true self as you discover a deeper purpose and more meaning, passion, and joy.