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Do you want to learn a new skill? Deal with stress better? Sleep better? How about learning a new language? These are just some of the books that can help you reach your New Year's resolution (or anytime of year) goals!

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This Year I Will Learn How To...

Do you want to learn a new skill? Deal with stress better? Sleep better? How about learning a new language? These are just some of the books that can help you reach your New Year's resolution (or anytime of year) goals!

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Why we remember : unlocking memory's power to hold on to what matters
Ranganath, Charan
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * Memory is far more than a record of the past. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world's top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives,...

153.12 Ranganath 2024

Photoshop Elements 2024
Obermeier, Barbara
Paper Book
Get in touch with your creative side using Photoshop Elements Photoshop Elements 2024 For Dummies covers the newest version of Adobe's beginner-friendly photo editing software. With the help of this Dummies guide, you'll discover the ins and outs of Photoshop Elements, so you...

006.6869 Obermeier 2024

Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection
Duhigg, Charles
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work--and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life "A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might...

153.6 Duhigg 2024

Bliss more : how to succeed in meditation without really trying
Watkins, Light
Paper Book
From one of America's top meditation teachers and mindfulness experts comes a revolutionarily simple approach to everyday practice--especially if you don't think you have the time or the patience. Imagine you're sitting on a cushion with your legs crossed, ready to tap into...

158.12 Watkins 2018

The ritual effect : from habit to ritual, harness the surprising power of everyday actions
Norton, Michael
Paper Book
In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth's Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can "clear a little space for everyday magic" (The Guardian) in our lives. ...

158.13 Norton 2024

Addicted to drama : healing dependency on crisis and chaos in yourself and others
Lyons, Scott
Paper Book
Do you know someone who seems to thrive on chaos, a person who manufactures crisis where there is none, makes mountains out of molehills, and whose very presence feels like an inescapable whirlwind? You may even label them a "drama queen." This person might be someone...

158.2 Lyons 2023

Say the right thing : how to talk about identity, diversity, and justice
Yoshino, Kenji
Paper Book
A Living Now Book Awards Gold Medalist, Social Activism/Charity A practical, shame-free guide for navigating conversations across our differences at a time of rapid social change. In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about...

305.3 Yoshino 2023

Body talk : how to embrace your body and start living your best life
Sturino, Katie
Paper Book
Learn to love yourself and your body with this interactive guide from the "shame-free, fun, cheerful, and no-nonsense" (Bustle) body acceptance advocate and influencer who founded Megababe beauty. "Brilliant, hilarious, adorably illustrated."-Goop Can...

306.4613 Sturino 2021

Money out loud : all the financial stuff no one taught us
Anat, Berna
Paper Book
So no one taught you about money, either Let's figure this me$$ out together.  In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat--aka the Financial Hype Woman--freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly....

332.024 Anat 2023

My money my way : taking back control of your financial life
Love, Kumiko
Paper Book
In My Money My Way, financial counsellor and creator of The Budget Mom Kumiko Love inspires and equips you to end the cycle of self-doubt and make confident money decisions. Previous budgeting methods haven't worked because they weren't designed by you. Love's original strategies will help you...

332.024 Love 2022

The anxious investor : mastering the mental game of investing
Nations, Scott
Paper Book
A revelatory new guide to becoming a smarter investor, drawing upon behavioral psychology, economic modeling, and market history to offer practical advice for reaching your financial goals "With the equity and fixed-income markets off to a rough start in 2022, investors might...

332.6 Nations 2022

5 language visual dictionary
Paper Book
A photographic and comprehensive guide of how to express everyday occurrences in five different languages. With over 10,000 terms, 1,600 full-color photographs, and a comprehensive index, the Five-Language Visual Dictionary is a powerful tool for beginners learning the five major European languages:...

413 Five 2020

French now! Level 1
Kendris, Christopher.
Paper Book
The updated fifth edition of this high-school level textbook emphasizes oral proficiency while also instructing in written French composition, reading proficiency, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and the use of French idioms. Updated vocabulary reflects current technology and...

448 K349f 2013

Outdoor kids in an inside world : getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature
Rinella, Steven
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . "An imperative call to action" (Nick Offerman)to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside timeand build tough, curious, competent kids-from thehost of the Netflix series and podcast...

508 Rinella 2022

How to forage for wild foods without dying : an absolute beginner's guide to identifying 40 edible wild plants
Zachos, Ellen
Paper Book
This on-the-go guide is perfect for new foragers eager to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to find, no matter what region they're in, and provides photos and easy-to-follow identification and use guidelines for the 40 most common--and most delicious--wild plants. ...

581.632 Zachos 2023

Run like a pro (even if you're slow) : elite tools and tips for runners at every level
Fitzgerald, Matt
Paper Book
Cutting-edge advice on how to achieve your personal best, for everyone from casual runners to ultramarathoners. In 80/20 Running, respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald introduced his revolutionary training program and explained why doing 80 percent of runs...

613.7172 Fitzgerald 2022

Our kindred home : herbal recipes, plant wisdom & seasonal rituals for rekindling connection with the Earth
Morgan, Alyson
Paper Book
Learn to reconnect with plants and nature for collective healing in a world beset by environmental crisis with this herbalism and eco-activist handbook. Alyson Morgan, a second-generation Haitian American, grew up feeling disconnected from her roots and suffering from the...

615.321 Morgan 2021

Sleep reimagined : the fast track to a revitalized life
Navab, Pedram
Paper Book
Insomnia looks different for everyone. Whether it's caused by stress, a traumatic life event, or even a snoring partner, poor sleep can affect the quality of your waking life. But Dr. Pedram Navab wants readers to know that it's not a lost cause-falling asleep can be just as easy as waking up....

616.8498 Navab 2023

Ultimate gardening : a complete guide to cultivating your perfect garden, from flowers, vegetables, and herbs to succulents, shrubs, and more
Hajeski, Nancy J.
Paper Book
This comprehensive, practical resource will help you design, plant, decorate, and tend to any type of garden. Whether your garden is in your backyard, on a windowsill, in a public space, or on a rooftop, Ultimate Gardening shows you how to achieve the best...

635 Ultimate 2024

One year to an organized life : a week-by-week mindful guide to getting organized for good
Leeds, Regina
Paper Book
A comprehensive, week-by-week bible to completely streamline all aspects of your life--now revised & updated for a global pandemic world of working from home and learning to de-stress while you de-clutter. Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money?  An...

640 Leeds 2022

Food gifts : 150+ irresistible recipes for crafting personalized presents
Scott, Elle Simone
Paper Book
Your all-occasion guide to homemade food gifts that look as fabulous as they taste-from a food stylist and best-selling author of the Boards cookbook! Includes 150+ recipes, hundreds of packaging ideas, and inside tips for making beautiful food gift baskets for housewarmings,...

641.5 Scott 2024

Misunderstood vegetables : how to fall in love with sunchokes, rutabaga, eggplant, and more
Selengut, Becky
Paper Book
Maybe you just discovered celery root (a lumpy, softball-sized bulb), at the grocery store. Or perhaps you received watermelon radishes in a CSA package. Did a parsnip catch your eye at the farmers' market? Even vegetables you think you know, like cabbage or brussels sprouts, will reveal next...

641.65 Selengut 2024

Shop class for everyone : practical life skills in 83 projects
Bowers, Sharon
Paper Book
Did you remember your goggles?There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it yourself. Shop Class for Everyone now offers...

643.7 Bowers 2021

Do-it-yourself basics : save money, solve problems, improve your home : the basics everyone can master
Paper Book
Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed The Basics Everyone Can Master   Don't pay a professional tons of money! We make it so easy for you to tackle the tasks yourself.  Below are...

643.7 Do 2017

Whole house storage & organizing.
Paper Book

648.8 Whole 2022

The elevation approach : harness the power of work-life harmony to unlock your creativity, cultivate joy, and reach your biggest goals
Wells, Tina
Paper Book
"A powerful, innovative plan for finding creative fulfillment and bringing your passions to life."-Marie Forleo,#1 New York Times bestsellingauthor of Everything Is Figureoutable Make room for your dreams and revolutionize how you manage your time and energy using...

650.1 Wells 2023

The great money reset : change your work, change your wealth, change your life
Schlesinger, Jill
Paper Book
Ten timely financial steps to build the life you really want. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, noted financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: How far should I...

650.14 Schlesinger 2023

Good power : leading positive change in our lives, work, and world
Rometty, Ginni
Paper Book
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty delivers a powerful combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change. Ginni Rometty led one of the world's most iconic companies, and in Good Power...

658.4092 Rometty Rometty 2023

Woodworking : techniques, tools, projects, and everything you need to know
Gilbert, Vicenc?
Paper Book
Become a woodworking master with this all-encompassing reference! This practical manual, both for the person who is attracted to the subject of workshop carpentry and for someone beginning in this subject, is the essential reference for learning and honing your woodworking and...

684.08 Gilbert 2023

Ultimate guide : decks : plan, design, build
Paper Book
Add the perfect deck and enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your own home! Featuring 30 complete deck plans that are created and provided by the industry's leading master deck builders, this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing and building a...

690.184 Ultimate 2023

See what you're missing : new ways of looking at the world through art
Gompertz, Will
Paper Book
Taking us into the minds of artists--from contemporary stars to old masters--See What You're Missing shows us how to look and experience the world with their heightened awareness. Artists are expert lookers: they have learned to pay attention. The rest of us spend...

701.15 Gompertz 2023

Landscaping
Chace, Teri Dunn
Paper Book
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice...

712.6 Chace 2022

Woodcarving
Ellenwood, Everett.
Paper Book
This book is the perfect place to start learning an enjoyable hobby that lasts a lifetime. With just a few simple tools and a piece of wood, you'll be on your way to creating wonderful keepsakes and hand-carved gifts. Each project takes only a few hours to complete. Designed to build basic...

736.4 EL54w 2013

Pinch pottery : functional, modern handbuilding
Halls, Susan.
Paper Book
The technique is simple; the results are gorgeous! Susan Halls has created an array of refined, sophisticated and incredibly modern-looking projects that are perfect for beginners, yet enticing for more seasoned ceramicists. The pieces range from a mug, vase, and jug to a bowl, teapot,...

738.14 H159 2014

How to draw cute stuff around the world
Nguyen, Angela
Paper Book
Maples leaves in Canada, the Statue of Liberty in the USA, Chihuahuas in Mexico, jaguars in Brazil! The fifth book in the Draw Cute series is packed with all kinds of animals, landmarks, signature food, and other popular items from around the world in Angela Nguyen's unique kawaii style. All the...

741.2 Nguyen 2021

Manga crash course fantasy : how to draw anime and manga, step by step
Petrovi?, Mina
Paper Book
The best fantasy manga drawing instruction...now with focus on fantasy! Manga artist and popular YouTuber, Mina "MISTIQARTS" Petrovic, helps you bring your wildest manga fantasies to life. Let your creativity loose as you learn how to draw hair that glows like a rainbow, animals...

741.51 Petrovic 2017

Starting an Etsy business
Shoup, Kate
Paper Book
Build your own successful online business--the Dummies way Etsy is the premiere online marketplace for distinctive handmade and vintage crafts and goods. Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies, Fourth Edition provides you with the information and tools you need to start...

745.5068 Shoup 2023

The art of papercraft
Hiebert, Helen
Paper Book
Paper artist and teacher Helen Hiebert compiles a one-of-kind collection of 40 unique projects, each using just one sheet of paper. Combining decorative paper techniques like marbling, stamping, and stenciling  with dimensional techniques like origami, cutting, folding, quilling, stretching,...

745.54 Hiebert 2022

Jewelry making with resin
Abelew, Theresa
Paper Book
Jewelry makers interested in resin can find poured pendant projects anywhere. Theresa D. Abelew, former Assistant Editor ofArt Jewelry magazine, offers jewelry makers -- even beginners -- new ways to use this versatile material in unique, striking jewelry.The Absolute Beginners Guide:...

745.5942 Abelew 2017

Hand lettering for beginners : simple techniques, endless possibilities
Ensign, Sarah
Paper Book
Have you ever wanted to learn to hand letter, but didn't know where to start? Hand Lettering for Beginners has everything you need to learn the art of hand lettering. Sarah Ensign uses simple techniques to teach you, step by step, how to start with the most basic style of hand lettering (faux...

745.61 Ensign 2021

Modern calligraphy : learn the beautiful art of brush lettering
Ramos, Maricar Concepcion
Paper Book
Learn the art of brush lettering with Modern Calligraphy, a step-by-step guide to making personalized, hand-lettered artwork.

745.61 Ramos 2022

Knot bad amigurumi : learn crochet stitches & techniques to create cute creatures with 25 easy patterns
Green-Hite, Vincent
Paper Book
A treasure of adorable, unique amigurumi patterns that includes step -by-step stitch and assembly instructions, tips and tricks for embroidering cute faces, and ideas for personalizing designs.

746.434 Green-Hite 2023

Creative crochet projects : 12 playful projects for beginners and beyond
Pokorny, Stephanie
Paper Book
Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you're looking for fresh, new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring 12 projects that start easy and slowly introduce a new technique one design at a time, this exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won't be able to find...

746.434 Pokorny 2021

Satisfying stitches : learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
Brasfield, Hope
Paper Book
Create beautiful embroidery designs while relieving stress and improving your mental health.

746.44 Brasfield 2023

The T-shirt quilt book : create one-of-a-kind keepsakes - make 8 exciting projects or design your own
Conner, Lindsay
Paper Book
Turn treasured tees into something brand new--a T-shirt quilt! Sew 8 special memory quilts, from a pillow or baby throw to bed quilts in multiple sizes. Learn the secrets to choosing, cutting, and interfacing tees. Get troubleshooting tips, like working with too-small shirts and adding other...

746.46 Conner 2017

Easy, beautiful handmade rag rugs : 12 step-by-step techniques with patterns and projects, including latch hook, braiding, and punch needle
David, Deana
Paper Book
Learn about the five different rug-making techniques - rug hooking, punch needle rugs, prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs - and how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is...

746.7 David 2023

House rules : how to decorate for every home, style, and budget
Smith, Myquillyn
Paper Book
Simple, personal, livable decorating for your space From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this inviting collection of 100 universal interior design truths that apply to every house, style, and budget. By...

747 Smith 2024

Creative stained glass : 17 step-by-step projects for stunning glass art and gifts
Springael, Noor
Paper Book
A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil. The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this...

748.5 Springael 2023

Go with the flow painting : step-by-step techniques for spontaneous effects in watercolor
Win, Ohn Mar
Paper Book
A new, spontaneous approach to watercolor that shows how to paint beautiful loose and expressive florals, fruits and vegetables, animals, travel motifs, and more in vibrant watercolor with touches of pen and ink.

751.422 Win 2023

Botanical art techniques : a comprehensive guide to watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen and ink, egg tempera, oils, printmaking, and more
Woodin, Carol
Paper Book
"This comprehensive work covers the gamut of techniques... will take students from beginner to expert." --The English Garden   This definitive guide is the most thorough how-to available on every major technique of botanical artistry. The experts...

758.5 Botanical 2020

How to win at chess : the ultimate guide for beginners and beyond
Rozman, Levy
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players. Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything...

794.12 Rozman 2023

How to archive family photos : a step-by-step guide to organize and share your photos digitally
May-Levenick, Denise S.
Paper Book
Organize and enjoy your family's memories! You've captured countless cherished family photos of babies' first steps, graduations, weddings, holidays, vacations, and priceless everyday moments on your smartphone or digital camera. Perhaps you've inherited a collection of heirloom family...

929.2028 M451h 2015

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