Goldie Chan, dubbed “the Oprah of LinkedIn” by the Huffington Post, shows introverts how to leverage their unique strengths to get ahead “Goldie Chan has long been one of the most authentic and creative voices in personal branding. If you’re an introvert like me, this refreshingly candid, actionable book will help you feel comfortable standing out by being yourself.” ―Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game Winner of an Axiom Business Book Award To build a career, you need a personal brand to showcase your distinct skills, experience, and expertise. Building that brand can feel daunting—particularly for introverts. Conventional wisdom holds that introverts should fake extroversion in order to succeed, advice that can be terrifying for anyone who finds social interaction exhausting. Personal branding expert and introvert Goldie Chan says it doesn’t have to be this way. Chan empowers introverts to create memorable and recognizable personal brands without feeling the pressure to become someone else. With examples from everyday introverts to introvert celebrities like Taylor Swift and LeVar Burton, Chan shows how introversion can be a superpower when building a personal brand. She shares strategies for goal setting, navigating in-person networking events, building online and offline communities, partnering effectively with extroverts, and sustaining energy for the long run. This book is essential reading for any introvert looking to level up a career or community without sacrificing authenticity.

Unlock your creativity. An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life . Nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path. Follow interests wherever they take you—what feels like a hobby may turn into you life’s work. Forget the old cliché about writing what you know: Instead, write the book you want to read, make the movie you want to watch . And finally, stay Smart, stay out of debt, and risk being boring in the everyday world so that you have the space to be wild and daring in your imagination and your work . “Brilliant and real and true.”—Rosanne Cash

Beyond borscht: 400 recipes including classic Russian cuisine, Azerbaijani pilafs, Armenian lentil and apricot soup, Ukrainian Chicken Kiev, Uzbek lamb kebabs, and much more. PLEASE TO THE TABLE encompasses the exhilarating pleasures of Soviet cooking—of robust Ukranian borschts and classic Russian cuisine, of healthy Georgian grains and yogurts and the delicately perfumed pilafs of Azerbaijan. Its 400 recipes are a revelation. From the Baltic Republics: Cold Veal Meat Loaf with Horseradish Sauce. Pork Chops with Apples Braised in Beer. Carrot Baba. Estonian Rye Cookies. Black Bread, Apple, and Cherry Pudding. From Russia: Sour Cherry Soup. Shchi. Chicken Cutlets Pozharsky. Steamed Salmon with Sorrel and Spinach Sauce. Fried Potatoes with Wild Mushrooms. Blini. Russian Cranberry Mousse. From the Caucasus: Armenian Lentil and Apricot Soup. Grilled Chicken with Garlic and Walnut Sauce. Grilled Trout with Tarragon. Asparagus with Egg, Garlic, and Lemon Sauce. Saffron Pudding. From Central Asia: Asian Radish Salad. Uzbek Lamb Kebabs. Spicy Carrots with Cumin Seeds. Chicken Pilaf with Nuts and Candied Orange Peel. Poached Quinces. From the Ukraine: Borscht with Apples and Beans. Potato, Feta, and Scallion Salad. Chicken Kiev. Roast Pork Loin with Caraway Seeds. Vareniki. Almond Raspberry Torte. Anya von Bremzen, a native of Moscow who emigrated to the West in the mid-1070s, is a food writer and food consultant. John Welchman is a travel and food writer who, like Ms. Von Bremzen, specializes in writing about the former Soviet Union. Together they spent three years working on PLEASE TO THE TABLE, traveling extensively through the former USSR, visiting professional chefs, touring markets, and sampling and gathering dishes.

The new face of big evil is a little . . . small. Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine;” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day her father is cursed by a mysterious rival. Now, Clementine must not only search for a way to break the curse, but also take on the full responsibilities of the Dark Lord. But when it’s time for her to perform dastardly deeds against the townspeople—including her brand-new friends—she begins to question her father’s code of good and evil. What if the Dark Lord Clementine doesn’t want to be a dark lord after all?

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan-especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes going to public school. But when their academic evaluation places them into 9th grade instead of 8th, it sets off a chain of events that veer off the path Shai had prepared for, encouraging Shai to learn how to accept life's twists and turns, especially when you can't plan for them.

From a celebrated, award-winning author, a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world, perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and Margaret Atwood. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding social chaos and anarchy caused by climate change and economic crisis. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy—a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions. Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny. Includes a foreword by LeVar Burton and an afterword by N. K. Jemisin Lauren's story continues in The Parable of the Talents. "In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time, Octavia Butler's 'Parable' books may be unmatched."—The New Yorker

Over the course of three years, Meyer recorded in her journal the personal devotions and inspirations that guided her busy life. Now you can share her thoughts, as each daily entry guides you through a narrative of meditations, an uplifting declaration, and relevant scripture to encourage greater intimacy with God.

Comience su día con meditaciones pacíficas, inspiraciones conmovedoras y versos bíblicos alentadores en este devocionario de 365 días de la autora de éxitos de ventas, Joyce Meyer, que le ayudarán a crecer espiritualmente mientras pasa tiempo a solas con Dios. La vida es ajetreada y, a menudo, incierta, pero puede vivir plenamente en la paz de Dios con este devocionario fácil de entender y diseñado para alentarle cada día del año. Incluye un versículo bíblico diario seguido de una lectura devocional y una reflexión poderosa para meditar. Con las demandas y presiones constantes, puede ser difícil tomar tiempo regularmente para desconectarse y simplemente estar a solas con Dios. Pero la manera práctica como Joyce enseña en Momentos de quietud con Dios lo alentará a hacer esta disciplina necesaria para que pueda recibir la plenitud de la sanidad divina, revitalizando la paz en su vida. Start your day with peaceful meditations, soulful inspirations, and encouraging Bible verses in this 365-day devotional from bestselling author Joyce Meyer to help you grow spiritually as you spend time with God. Life is busy and often uncertain, but you can live in the full peace of God with this easy-to-understand devotional designed to encourage you each day of the year. This includes a daily Bible verse followed by a devotional reading and power thought to meditate upon. With the constant demands and pressures, it can be hard to regularly take time to unplug and simply be with God. But Joyce's practical teaching format in Quiet Times with God will encourage you to discipline yourself so that you can receive the fullness of God's healing, revitalizing peace.

This gorgeous home decor package in an advent calendar format is the perfect way for artists, designers, and color enthusiasts to get into the holiday spirit. Discover a new hue each day with 24 pop-out ornaments featuring Pantone's iconic color chips. Ornaments can be strung on a garland or hung on a tree for a vibrant holiday.

Is your happy place lounging on a Caribbean beach with a rum cocktail in hand? Then this jigsaw was made for you! As you connect 500 pieces to complete the Rum Lover’s Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games, you’ll reveal the six different types of this luscious liquor, the various spices used to infuse flavor, and a selection of tasty drinks. Inside, you’ll also find recipes for eight of our team’s favorite rum-based cocktails, so why not enjoy one yourself with this puzzle?  Featuring stunning illustrations of classic rum bottles and beverages, this is a great gift for both the debutant distiller and master mixologist. Once finished, the puzzle is easy to frame to create a piece of art that will take pride of place over your drinks cabinet or jigsaw shelves. Perfect for both the rum lover and puzzle lover, this jigsaw comes in giftable tube packaging and, when finished, measures H19.7 x W13.8 in / H50 x W35 cm.

Gather around for game night with this fast-paced guessing game all about movies! Teams read increasingly specific clues and race to guess the movie title. From classics to contemporary films, indie darlings to smash-hit blockbusters, this guessing game will keep players on their toes. Includes 140 cards packaged in a handsome portable box. Great for movie night or dinner party hosts and guests, anyone in need of group-game inspiration, or family and friends looking for entertaining activities to share.

A deck of playing cards that also defines 50 types of farts? That’s right. This deck is beautifully designed, meticulously researched, and laugh-out-loud funny—and a totally legit card deck. In other words, it’s the perfect gag gift for men or weird gift for your favorite weirdos. Kinda gives new meaning to the term "royal flush," no? Know when to hold 'em—and when to let 'em rip! Because cards are fun and farts are funny. (Duh.) 2.5 x 3.5 inches; 52 playing cards

Part of bestselling designer Cynthia Hart's Victoriana Cats stationery line, here is a curated collection of 300 stickers that allow adults and children to add a touch of beauty to any surface with these beautiful images of charming cats, playful cats, cute cats, and more! When Queen Victoria professed her love for cats, the people followed. Mousers, tabbies, and toms were invited into homes and cherished with a passion. And not only real cats, but their images too were everywhere. Cynthia Hart's Victoriana Cats: The Sticker Book is a collection of 300 beautiful stickers featuring kittens and cats, in all manner of poses—catlike and humanlike—expressing tenderness, curiosity, a touch of mystery, and here and there a moment of mischief.

With new students Risa and Ranka finally settling into the Pop Music Club, Shinano announces a summer training camp! A special week full of music, practice, and deepening bonds-all coming together in a battle of the bands. But first, Shinano must pass her makeup exams to avoid taking remedial classes all summer instead! With so much uncertainty, can this summer training camp even get off the ground?!

After getting dragged around all over the place by my “girlfriend;” I find myself in the middle of the summer school tournament. It’s a great big party where all the high school students in the Academy join in to have fun—but I, Hiroto Shinohara, have been accused by Hexagram, a “legion of justice;” of being a fake Seven Star. Now everyone’s eyeing me suspiciously…and with both the Hexagram’s younger member base and the newly reawakened Shizuku Minami breathing down my neck, how’s a guy supposed to cheat in peace? Things look tough for me…but the Hexagram’s not exactly who they say they are, either. Maybe it’s time to show them what this faker can really do…

Make a connection! If you love to crochet, what could be better than 101 new motifs to add to your repertoire? How about innovative, easy-to-follow techniques for joining them together? Best-selling crochet author Edie Eckman shares a dazzling new array of motif designs and then describes creative methods for arranging and connecting your pieces into whole fabrics. You'll be delighted by the possibilities.

In a nation on the brink of war, a young art student’s star-crossed love begins to bloom in the first book of the New York Times bestselling epic fantasy trilogy by award-winning author Laini Taylor. Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low. And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherworldly war. Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be ℜ she's prone to disappearing on mysterious “errands”; she speaks many languages—not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out. When one of the strangers—beautiful; haunted Akiva—fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

James Patterson presents this emotionally resonant novel that shows that while some broken things can't be put back exactly the way they were, they can be repaired and made even stronger. Kira's Twelve Steps To A Normal Life 1. Accept Grams is gone 2. Learn to forgive Dad 3. Steal back ex-boyfriend from best friend... And somewhere between 1 and 12, realize that when your parent's an alcoholic, there's no such thing as normal. When Kira's father enters rehab, she's forced to leave everything behind -- her home, her best friends, her boyfriend...everything she loves. Now her father's sober (again) and Kira is returning home, determined to get her life back to normal...exactly as it was before she was sent away. But is that what Kira really wants? Life, love, and loss come crashing together in this visceral, heartfelt story by BuzzFeed writer Farrah Penn about a girl who struggles to piece together the shards of her once-normal life before his alcoholism tore it apart.

More than seven million copies sold! In this updated edition of #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of the Mind , you'll learn to do battle with your fears and worries and recover a life of peace and joy. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and feelings of condemnation: all of these are attacks on the mind. If you suffer from negative thoughts, take heart! Joyce Meyer has helped millions win these all-important battles. The beloved author and Bible teacher will show you how to change your life by changing your mind. In this freshly updated edition, Joyce teaches us how to focus our mind on the way God thinks. She shares personal stories about the trials from her own life, along with biblical truths and encouragement to help you think with purpose, win the battles in your mind, and begin a joy-filled life. All these negative thoughts and emotions are attacks from the enemy, but with Battlefield of the Mind, you will learn to fight back. A changed heart, mind, and life are within reach!

Make toe-tapping tunes and rhythms that resonate with this House of Novelties Harmonica from Ridley’s Games! Tuned to the key of C, this metal harmonica is perfect for creating that classic bluesy sound. And with simple instructions and tune sheet included, you’ve got all you need to score the soundtrack to your life! This harmonica is designed to be suitable for all levels of players, so whether you’re making music for the first time or you’re a master maestro, there’s fun to be had for everyone ages 8 and up.