Descriere: 9,John Derian is an artist and designer whose work with printed images from the past transports the viewer to another world. With its deep, jewellike tones, Dancing Butterflies captures that time when the simple reproduction of color was a thing of wonder. This print from the nineteenth century features seven species of butterfly, the faint ID numbers still visible, hovering over a beautifully etched thistle in the kind of art-meets-science still life that inspired a generation of Victorian naturalists. Featuring: 750 full-color interlocking piecesArt print with puzzle imageFinished puzzle is 18 7/8" x 26 3/8"
Autori: Derian John, Artisan Puzzle | Editura: Workman Publishing | Anul aparitiei: 2020 | ISBN: 9781648290183 | Numar de pagini: 750 | Categorie: Inspirational
Benjamin Hall (Author)
Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds
9,An Instant New York Times BestsellerThe author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Saved tells the remarkable story of his harrowing recovery after surviving a deadly Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and shares the most profound lessons he learned about the power of resilience. After suffering horrific, nearly-fatal injuries while covering the war in Ukraine in 2022, Benjamin Hall was told he'd need to spend two years in a hospital learning how to walk again. Instead, he made it home to his family in just six months. Sustained by his positive attitude and relentless will to keep moving forward, Hall impressed and inspired all those who followed his story and progress, with many wondering how they could bottle his seemingly superhuman resolve.Now with a greater degree of perspective, Hall analyzes the psychological aftermath of the Russian missile attack that profoundly altered his life. A clear-eye work of journalism and personal meditation elevated by remarkable storytelling, Resolute is Hall's probing inquiry into why he is alive and thriving today. As he confronts his own mortality, Hall analyzes the key factors that allowed him to survive the missile attack, endure multiple ...
Hayley Doyle (Author)
Glimmers: How to Find Pockets of Joy in Every Day
1, Imagine a universe where every fleeting moment holds a glimmer of magic, waiting to be discovered. A glimmer is a small or fleeting, positive moment hidden within daily life. Whether it's singing kitchen karaoke while washing up, catching a fleeting whiff of your favourite scent or belly-laughing with an old friend, as we learn to recognize and cultivate these glimmers, we unlock the beneficial effects for mental health and well-being. Just noticing these moments of magic in your day can signal to your nervous system that you're safe and can relax, increase optimism and provide a break from uncomfortable emotions. Author Hayley Doyle speaks to the doctors and therapists who utilize the huge potential of these glimmers and provides checklists and mini exercises so you can record your journey. Glimmers is not just a book - it's a roadmap to uncovering the extraordinary in the everyday, empowering readers to live with wonder, purpose and boundless possibility.
Lisa Purcell (Editor)
5, "Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away." --Paul Terry If ever a book could lift your spirits and make you smile -- this is it! Wisdom of Sloths is a wise and whimsical book that passes along optimistic and heartfelt messages about idleness and energy, hopes of sleep and dreams. "When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap." --Tom Hopkinson Here for the first time, charming images of this entertaining animal are presented with an inspiring compendium of wise words and wits through the ages. "I've heard that hard work won't kill anyone. But why take the chance?" --W.C. Fields The pairing of quotations and images will turn the grumpiest frown upside down. Make somebody smile today with Wisdom of Sloths. "Never put off till tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow, just as well." --Mark Twain