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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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iPhone for seniors
Spivey, Dwight
Paper Book
Learn your way around iOS 16 and the latest iPhone models iPhone For Seniors For Dummies is the perfect guide for seniors who want to use the iPhone to make calls, send and receive text messages, check e-mail, and FaceTime with loved ones. With its larger font size, crystal...

004.1675 Spivey 2023

JavaScript : absolute beginner's guide
Chinnathambi, Kirupa
Paper Book
Make the most of today's JavaScript--even if you've never programmed anything before. JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide, Third Edition is the fastest way to learn JavaScript, starting with the basics and gradually going deeper and broader into all the techniques you need to begin building...

005.2762 Chinnathambi 2023

Teach yourself visually Photoshop Elements
Bucki, Lisa
Paper Book
A fast and easy way for visual learners to get a grip on Photoshop Elements Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer a single, crystal-clear screenshot showing you how to do something to a long-winded explanation telling you how to do it? If so, then this book is for...

006.6869 Bucki 2023

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

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

Micromastery : learn small, learn fast, and unlock your potential to achieve anything
Twigger, Robert
Paper Book
Want to be a lifelong learner? Think small. Forget spending 10,000 hours in the pursuit of perfecting just one thing. The true path to success and achievement lies in the pursuit of perfecting lots and lots of small things--for a big payoff. Combining positive...

153.152 Twigger 2018

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

This year I will-- how to finally change a habit, keep a resolution, or make a dream come true
Ryan, M. J.
Paper Book
Learn the secret to making changes that stick Every so often people get inspired (again!) to lose weight, get organized, start saving, or stop worrying -but a few months later they give up, frustrated. It doesn't have to be that way. In This Year I Wil . . .l, bestselling author...

158.1 R956t

Mindful in minutes : meditation for the modern family : over 100 practices to help families find peace, calm, and connection
Smith, Kelly (Yogi)
Paper Book
Slow down, calm down, and come together with this complete guide to meditation for the whole family--featuring targeted practices for parents, teens, and kids of all ages. As a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and host of the chart-topping podcast...

158.12 Smith 2023

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
With empathy, humor, and unique insight, a psychologist examines drama addiction and charts a path for healing in this groundbreaking book. Do you know someone who seems to thrive on chaos, a person who manufactures crisis where there is none, makes mountains...

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 do well to...

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

American Sign Language for beginners : learn signing essentials in 30 days
Barlow, Rochelle
Paper Book
A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom....

419 Barlow 2020

German all-in-one for dummies
Foster, Wendy
Paper Book
Learn to speak German? Easy. German All-in-One For Dummies conveniently combines titles from the German Dummies library into one handy guide that covers all of the bases of the German language. For those looking to master fluency in this popular language, this book and CD combo are...

438 G317a 2013

Spanish conversation
Yates, Jean
Paper Book
Speak Spanish with confidence! Whether you're learning Spanish now at an intermediate level or looking to brush up on your conversational skills, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Conversation offers a unique and effective way to learn to speak the language fluently and...

468.34 Yates 2024

Mandarin Chinese for beginners : learning conversational Chinese
Ren, Yi
Paper Book
This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know--English! Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem quite difficult to learn at first, but can be picked up easily if you focus on...

495.1 Ren 2018

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 time and build tough, curious, competent kids--from the host of the Netflix...

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
From the professional named "Best Organizer in Los Angeles," a comprehensive, week-by-week bible to completely streamline all aspects of your life-from your closets to your finances. Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money? An organized life enables you...

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
Go from "what the heck is this" to "how does it taste so good" in this celebration of misfit vegetables. A Wired Best Cookbook of the Year A Library Journal Best Cookbook of the Year  Maybe you just discovered celery root (a...

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 bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable Make room for your dreams and revolutionize how you manage your time and...

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

The 12-week MBA : learn the skills you need to lead in business today
Billhardt, Bjorn
Paper Book
Based on The 12-Week MBA by Abilitie, a business leadership program taught to professionals at global Fortune 500 companies, The 12-Week MBA offers practical tips for managers and aspiring business leaders.   Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it...

658 Billhardt 2024

The PARA method : simplify, organize, and master your digital life
Forte, Tiago
Paper Book
This accessible guide expands upon the "well-written, cogent, and useful" (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done) bestselling Building a Second Brain with actionable advice on how to improve your digital life in just a few minutes. Living a modern life requires...

658.4038 Forte 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
Enter Planet Cute--where kids can make any drawing absolutely adorable! Draw anything and everything--people, animals, and things--and make it CUTE. It's easy! Budding artists just have to pick up their pencils, pens, crayons, or gel markers and follow these step-by...

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

Collage meets design : cut and paste in graphic design and art
Chamorro, Jorge
Paper Book
An inspiring showcase some of the best-known contemporary graphic designers using collage. Collage Meets Design presents a selection of contemporary graphic design studios, collage artists and artists from other...

741.6 Chamorro 2023

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

Oh my gourd! : how to carve a pumpkin plus 29 other fun Halloween activities
Hallow, Jack
Paper Book
Pumpkins aren't just for teenagers to smash on Halloween - there are a multitude of uses for this versatile produce. Get back to the basics with a handy step-by-step for carving a pumpkin that will have your callers commenting on your crafty cutting. Use one of the included templates to carve...

745.5941 Hallow 2023

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

Knotting natural bags & belts : 18 beautiful, easy-to-make macramé projects
Malimban, Stacy Summer
Paper Book
Hugely popular in the 70s, macramé is making a comeback on the high street and catwalk. Perfect for novice crafters as well as macramé enthusiasts, create your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your wardrobe and never go out of fashion.

746.4222 Malimban 2023

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

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

Stumpwork embroidery & thread painting : stitch 3-D nature motifs
Zaniewski, Megan
Paper Book
Realistic embroidery that soars out of the hoop! Embroidery reaches a new level of splendor with Megan Zaniewski's stumpwork embroidery techniques. In this book of nature-inspired pieces and projects, you will learn the essentials of thread painting, creating 3D elements that make your...

746.44 Zaniewski 2024

The T-shirt quilt book : create one-of-a-kind keepsakes - make 8 exciting projects or design your own
Conner, Lindsay
Paper Book

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 memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and...

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

Found and ground : a practical guide to making your own foraged paints
Ross, Caroline (Artist)
Paper Book
Everything you need to learn how to make your own natural watercolor paints, oak gall ink and the brushes and pens to use them with. You'll find out how to forage for the materials you need in your locale and grasp the principles of simple, natural paint-making. Natural', 'no...

751.2 Ross 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

Simple magic tricks : easy-to-learn magic tricks with everyday objects
Allen, Jon
Paper Book
Introduction; The fundamentals of magic; presentation; timing; embellishing tricks; making the moment magic; effective practice; Card magic; mathematical tricks; mind reading; discovering certain cards in the pack; prepared packs; disappearing cards; feats of memory; 'do as I do'; Money magic;...

793.8 AL53 2013

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

Epic hikes of the Americas : explore the Americas' most thrilling treks and trails
Pitts, Christopher
Paper Book
Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet''s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas'' most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada''s longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent through Havasu Canyon in the USA, and the...

796.51 Lonely 2022

The snowshoe experience : gear up & discover the wonders of winter on snowhoes
Walter, Claire.
Paper Book
Do snowshoes come in different sizes? What type of snowshoes are best for me? What kind of gear do I need for the backcountry? Claire Walter provides expert answers to a variety of common snowshoeing questions so people of every age and fitness level can start enjoying this easy, low-impact...

796.92 W171

Route 66
Zimmerman, Karla
Paper Book
Inside Lonely Planet''s Route 66 Road Trips: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020''s COVID-19 outbreak Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout ...

917.304 R765 2015

Finding your family tree : a beginner's guide to researching your genealogy
Morgan, Sharon Leslie
Paper Book
Embarking on a quest to uncover your ancestry? Finding Your Family Tree is the perfect genealogy guide to have at your side, with special research techniques for underrepresented groups.

929.1 Morgan, Sharon 2023


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