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The complete guide to building small habits to rewire our brains for success from life coach and host of the popular podcast, The Mindset Mentor.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter who first exposed the roots of the opioid epidemic and the secretive world of the Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma, Pain Killer is the celebrated landmark story of corporate greed and government negligence that inspired an upcoming Netflix series. "Groundbreaking . . . Pain Killer is the shocking account of the origins of today's opioid epidemic, the creators of this plague, and the way to help stop it."-Sam Quinones, author of Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic Between 1999 and 2017, an estimated 250,000 Americans died from overdoses involving prescription painkillers, a plague ignited by Purdue Pharma's aggressive marketing of OxyContin. Families, working class and wealthy, have been torn apart, businesses destroyed, and public officials pushed to the brink. Meanwhile, the drugmaker's owners, Raymond and Mortimer Sackler, whose names adorn museums worldwide, made enormous fortunes from the commercial success of OxyContin. In Pain Killer, Barry Meier tells the story of how Purdue turned OxyContin into a billion-dollar blockbuster. Powerful narcotic painkillers, or opioids, were once used as drugs of last resort for pain sufferers. But Purdue launched an unprecedented marketing campaign claiming that the drug's long-acting formulation made it safer to use than traditional painkillers for many types of pain. That illusion was quickly shattered as drug abusers learned that crushing an Oxy could release its narcotic payload all at once. Even in its prescribed form, Oxy proved fiercely addictive. As OxyContin's use and abuse grew, Purdue concealed what it knew from regulators, doctors, and patients. Here are the people who profited from the crisis and those who paid the price, those who plotted in boardrooms and those who tried to sound alarm bells. A country doctor in rural Virginia, Art Van Zee, took on Purdue and warned officials about OxyContin abuse. An ebullient high school cheerleader, Lindsey Myers, was reduced to stealing from her parents to feed her escalating Oxy habit. A hard-charging DEA official, Laura Nagel, tried to hold Purdue executives to account. In Pain Killer, Barry Meier breaks new ground in his decades-long investigation into the opioid epidemic. He takes readers inside Purdue to show how long the company withheld information about the abuse of OxyContin and gives a shocking account of the Justice Department's failure to alter the trajectory of the opioid epidemic and protect thousands of lives. Equal parts crime thriller, medical detective story, and business exposé, Pain Killer is a hard-hitting look at how a supposed wonder drug became the gateway drug to a national tragedy.

Having documented the famous cycling climbs of France and Italy, Simon Warren completes his trilogy on cycling's Grand Tour nations with the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Spain. Packed full of the legendary roads on the Spanish mainland which have found fame in the Vuelta a Espana, the book also covers Mallorca and the Canary Islands.

Learn how to deepen your relationship with your partner, turn any conflict into connection, and create a soul-level bond that lasts a lifetime.Here's What You'll Learn With Your PartnerHow to help each other feel seen, heard, and understoodHow to turn any conflict into connection through Compassionate CommunicationHow to love your partner the way they want to lovedHow to help your partner when they are feeling stress and overwhelmHow to know if your partner wants solutions or support when they are stressedWhat escalates conflicts and what de-escalates themHow to have uncomfortable conversations that deepen your relationshipHow to listen without judgment so you can truly hear what each other are sayingHow to create a space where you both can feel safe to share exactly what you feelEvery question within this journal is designed to help you and your partner understand what each other needs in order to feel seen, safe, understood, and loved.Knowing exactly what each of you needs beforehand will make navigating any turbulent time significantly easier.This couple's relationship workbook/journal was created so that you'll not only find out what your partner's needs are, but will have them documented in a written format that clearly describes exactly how you can help them feel deeply loved and supported by you in their own words.Having this book will be like having the answers to the test before you have to take it. It's like being able to read your partner's mind whenever you are in a disagreement.This book can completely transform your relationship if you let it. Not because of the book, but because of what you both write and share within it.It is designed to be a fun, transformative discovery process where you will learn things about your partner you never knew before.When completed, this book becomes a step-by-step manual on how to love each other the way you each want to be loved, which will help you feel seen, heard, and understood in deeply healing ways you have yet to experience.

Enter the world of the reclusive yet mischievous Impkins!I¿m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny¿odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance on something far more important¿the techniques and methods by which you might craft one of these little stitchlings of your very own.It is a wonderful thing, I assure you, to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Each Impkin is unique, and only you can listen to find out what yours longs to be. Stitch by stitch, yoüll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don¿t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!Though hard to spot at first, when you see one Impkin you can be sure there are more around. Impkins are social little creatures; once you make one, it is sure to clamor for a multitude of friends from your hook!

Have a Blast Coloring Out-Of-This-World Galactic Art! Calling all cosmic lovers: The creator of the wildly popular online art platform Creative Carrah brings you 35 show-stopping, space-themed illustrations of wondrous women to color in with alcohol markers. Thanks to alcohol markers' trademark vibrancy and blendability, you'll soon watch with awe as your striking designs come to life. These size-inclusive illustrations feature gorgeous versatility and a range of styles-from stunning femme characters to supernatural gals, expansive portraits to more intricate designs-so that you can immerse yourself in every breathtaking detail. What's more, the thick 200gsm paper and perforated pages ensure you can proudly gift or display your beautiful work. So get your markers ready and come get lost in this dazzling space adventure!

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A guidebook to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. The 225km Walker's Haute Route through the French and Swiss Alps crosses 11 passes, gains more than 14,000m in height and is a strong contender for the title of Most Beautiful Walk in Europe. The high-level route is described in 14 day stages, with optional variants, and is suitable for walkers with a good level of fitness and some previous alpine trekking experience. Alongside clear route descriptions and mapping for each stage of the trek, there is essential practical information on travel to Chamonix and return from Zermatt, as well as advice on accommodation in alpine villages and mountain refuges, trekking safety, equipment, itinerary planning and preparation. Taking 2 weeks to complete, this challenging but rewarding trek encompasses views of the greatest collection of 4000m peaks in the Alps - Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, Dent Blanche, Weisshorn and the Matterhorn - and visits some of the most spectacular valleys, including the Val d'Hrens, Val d'Annivers and the Mattertal.

Help kids build confidence and find their own creative voice through this collection of 25+ invitations for drawing. In Drawing Workshop for Kids, art educator Samara Caughey, founder of the highly praised family-centered art studio Purple Twig, shares drawing activities that support the development of creative, confident children ages 7 and up. All kids need to begin engaging in the pleasure of these simple yet inspiring drawing projects area pencil and paper. Along the way,new materials are introduced, giving kids the opportunity to experiment with new techniques. Each of the three main chaptersdrawing from life, drawing from images, and inventive drawingfocuses on techniques to explore, such as observation, mark making, shadow, line, composition, detail, contour, and perspective. Drawing Workshop for Kidsstrives to inspire children to investigate drawing and develop their own approach to art, building creativity and confidence.

Expressive Sketchbooks shares a host of creative ideas and prompts, tools and techniques, methods for working around obstacles and barriers, and tons of visual inspiration to help you grow in your sketchbooking practice. An expressive sketchbook is a place for you to explore, express, and enjoy your own innate creativity on your own terms. It is a safe playground for the imagination—a place to mess about, play, and experiment—and to gain confidence in your abilities as you develop your skills.Expressive Sketchbooks offers techniques and creative exercises that incorporate mark making, watercolor, mixed media, collage, words and text, and more. It unpacks some of the obstacles and barriers that you may face along the way and offers wisdom and encouragement to help you decide why and how to start your sketchbook and how to develop and expand your artistic practice. This book is packed with ideas and exercises, including:Exploratory drawing exercisesHow to utilize color in your sketchbookHow to create dynamic and varied sketchbook pagesHow to find inspiration in nature and in your everyday lifeWays to mix media and art suppliesWays to kickstart your creativityHow to find and develop a process that feels personal to youThrough this book, you'll find out what lights you up, what makes you curious and fascinated, and what makes you expansive. Discover how to magnify your creativity and enliven your art skills by using an expressive sketchbook as your daily companion.

Find out if your cat is Pussolini or Mother PurresaIn ancient Egypt cats were viewed as gods and in modern day they are no stranger to worship as the internet's favourite animal, but have you ever stopped to consider the true nature of the smug little creatures we so willingly welcome into our homes? Is your cat a dazzling Dolly Purrton in the making? Or a hateful Hannibal Lickter waiting to strike? Find out with this killer purrsonality quiz. With 16 personality profiles and tips on how to live in harmony with your cat, whatever their result, find out if your furry housemate dreams of world peace or world domination.

Explore the magical qualities of your feline friends with Cat Magick through history, folklore, and myths.

Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a diverse assortment of animals drawn in classic cartoon styles, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Cartoon Animals is a must-have drawing and visual reference book. For student and aspiring artists, illustrators, character designers, and more, this modern step-by-step drawing guidebook demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion and anatomy as you learn to draw a wide array of cartoon-style animals and their poses and expressions, all shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Artist and author Keilidh Bradley's expert drawing technique will make this a go-to sourcebook for cartoonists, artists, and designers for years to come.Draw Like an Artist: 100 Cartoon Animals is a library essential for any artist interested in learning the fundamental techniques for drawing animals in classic cartoon styles. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly illustrated visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.

This is a makeover for more than just your wardrobe, it's about improving your overall well-beingYour days of screaming 'I have nothing to wear' while clawing your way out of a heaving pile of clothes are officially over. In this unique and transformational style guide, fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell explores how our wardrobe acts as an extension of our identity and offers practical advice on how we can harness the principles of fashion psychology to upgrade our look - and dress in a way that feels completely authentic.Because what you wear matters: your clothes can affect your mood, how others perceive you and the way you see yourself. So how do you make sure that they are saying all the right things?Drawing on in-depth research and work with clients, Shakaila offers universal tips and cutting-edge advice that will empower you to shop in a more mindful, sustainable and inclusive way. From insight on how to tap into the protective power of clothes, curating a wardrobe that lasts and turning your makeup, skincare and haircare routines into legitimate forms of self-care, Big Dress Energy will invite you to see your style in a new light so that you can leave the house feeling inspired, happier and more confident. It's about damn time!

Fresh, artistic and cheeky designs for a new generation of creative florists.Bold, modern and more than a little bit cheeky, Flower Porn ditches the traditional floral bouquets for designer arrangements that you can recreate at home. Kai Kaimins, founder of East London florist My Lady Garden, shows you how to fill your home or office with eye-catching, Instagram-worthy arrangements.By following her flower recipes, you'll unlock the secrets of colour theory and get up close and personal with a huge array of blooms, season by season. Complete with an essential chapter on floristry techniques, this book will show you how to choose the best flowers for each arrangement, and prepare each stem to make sure that your bold creations will last.Float into the pages of this flirty flower book to explore: - Four chapters of flower arrangements are arranged by season, with each project presented as a recipe, complete with a food-related heading.- A preliminary chapter will cover the key techniques and processes readers will need to create each flower recipe.- Featuring vivid photography and modern layouts that capture Kai's style and the My Lady Garden aesthetic.There's nothing quite like a bouquet of flowers, and there is absolutely nothing at all like the bouquets, arrangements and stunning displays in Flower Porn to bring beauty to a room.A must-have addition to the library of every flower-arranger - whether you're discovering the art form for the first time, or already a professional florist looking for new ideas for the business, Flower Porn has something for everyone to love.

Discover everything you need to know about how to survive in the Overworld. The Overworld is waiting to be explored - you just need to survive long enough to do it! With dangers lurking around every corner, staying alive can be tricky for even the most experienced player.Whether it's finding resources, crafting equipment or protecting yourself from hostile mobs, this Survival Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to stay alive in Minecraft.With so much to explore, there's sure to be something for players of every level.

Discover the world of trees with 'How to Read a Tree' by Tristan Gooley. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2023, this book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts. The author, renowned for his expertise in natural navigation, takes you on a journey into the heart of the forest. This book, a masterpiece in the genre of nature and environmental studies, teaches you how to understand trees beyond their aesthetic value. Through Gooley's insightful writing, you'll learn how to read a tree's history, understand its role in the ecosystem, and appreciate its beauty in a whole new way. 'How to Read a Tree' is more than just a book; it's a gateway to understanding nature's silent giants. Pick up your copy from Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. and embark on this enlightening journey.

Boatlife, das ist Vanlife auf dem Meer: Das Nomadenleben auf dem Wasser lockt mit abwechslungsreichen Landschaften und Kulturen sowie der Freiheit, dort zu segeln, wo es einem besonders gefällt. Ob Mittelmeer, Karibisches Meer oder Arktischer Ozean, jedes Seegebiet hat seinen eigenen Reiz. Überall warten einzigartige Abenteuer und Herausforderungen, die es zu bestehen gilt.Immer mehr Menschen wollen nicht mehr ortsgebunden leben und arbeiten und tauschen ihre Stadtwohnungen gegen die funktionale Gemütlichkeit einer Schiffskajüte ein. Boatlife zeigt beeindruckende Fotos, erzählt inspirierende Geschichten und lädt ein, in die Boatlife-Welt einzutauchen.

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