The Chill Skill


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Bressie's third picture book helps children manage anger when things don't go their way.




The Magic Moment


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Freddie is excited about his first trip to the swimming pool. But when he gets there, he finds it scary. So scary in fact, that he just wants to go home ... Later that evening, Nana teaches him a secret trick. It's called the Magic Moment Trick and it gives you superpowers when you're facing something scary. You simply close your eyes, think of your happiest memory and squeeze your finger and thumb together. Beautifully illustrated by Sheena Dempsey, Bressie's first picture book for children incorporates an easy mindfulness technique within a charming story. The Magic Moment helps children return to the present moment and is a must for parents or anyone working with children who wants to help them feel the fear and jump in anyway. 'Teaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings' Dr Malie Coyne 'A book with an important message' Irish Independent 'The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child' The Irish Times




Take Five


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Following the success of his first picture book, The Magic Moment, musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin (Bressie) is back with another important life lesson for young children, beautifully brought to life by illustrator Sheena Dempsey. When Freddie sees all the presents his friend Ben gets for his birthday, he feels a bit sad ... Nana teaches Freddie how to be thankful for everything he has - together they count all the wonderful things in their lives. This gratitude trick is a helpful technique for dealing with the uncomfortable and often confusing feelings of jealousy that children inevitably encounter. Praise for Take Five: 'Take Five explores the difficult feeling of jealousy, in a sweet story that teaches the value of being grateful for what one has.' Sunday Independent 'A genuinely useful book for anxious children.' Irish Independent Praise for The Magic Moment: 'The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child.' The Irish Times 'Teaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings.' Dr Malie Coyne 'A book with an important message.' Irish Independent




Zach Gets Frustrated


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Zach and his family go to the beach, but Zach is having a lousy day. First, he dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. Then his best friend went to someone else’s birthday party instead of joining him. But most frustrating of all, he can’t get his kite to fly! Zach kicks sand, yells angry words, and asks his dad if they can just go home. Instead, his dad teaches him a simple, three-step approach to dealing with frustration so he can find a way to enjoy himself even when things aren’t going his way: Name it (why are you frustrated?) Tame it (self-regulation exercises such as deep breathing or visualization) Reframe it (change your thoughts to change your feelings). Zach Gets Frustrated teaches children social skills they will easily understand and remember when dealing with frustration. The three-point strategy is presented as the three corners of a triangle and is illustrated using the corners of Zach’s kite. Zach Rules Series Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and building stronger relationships now and in the future.




Chill Factor


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Magazine editor Lilly Martin, packing up the vacation cabin she and her ex-husband owned in Cleary, North Carolina, where he now works as chief of police, becomes trapped in a snowstorm with Ben Tierney, who she struck with her car while trying to drive down the mountain, and the situation becomes critical when she uncovers evidence that Tierney may be the serial killer who has been operating in the area for over two years.




Chill


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A science-based approach for healing ailments of both body and mind through cold-water swimming. The belief that swimming in cold water can improve one's health is hardly new. For centuries, people from all over the world have reported that immersing themselves in cold water alleviates their pain and improves their overall well-being. Even Katharine Hepburn famously claimed to treat her winter colds by swimming in the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean. But until now, the practice has been treated lightly by the scientific community, the curative effects all but dismissed by doctors seeking medicine-centered solutions for their patients' illnesses. In CHILL, expert anesthetist and researcher Dr. Mark Harper delivers long-awaited evidence that cold-water swimming can, in fact, achieve powerful, tangible health benefits. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with case studies, laboratory results, and stories from the lives of patients, Dr. Harper illuminates the ways in which cold water can impacts us physiologically and mentally, alleviating conditions like: - chronic pain - dementia - arthritis - anxiety - depression - PTSD - migraines and moreDr. Harper guides us in safely establishing our own, customized practice of cold-water swimming in order to harness the therapeutic power of water for improved circulation, a strengthened immune system, cell regeneration, and everyday vitality. Eye-opening and actionable, and full of extraordinary discoveries about our minds, our bodies, and the healing powers of Earth's most plentiful resource, CHILL is a drug-free, no-cost, revolutionary approach to lasting wellness and rejuvenation.




Embracing the Chill


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Step into a world where the frosty breath of winter is not a foe, but a friend to embrace. "Embracing the Chill" is a transformative guide that unlocks the secrets to not just surviving, but thriving during the coldest days of the year on your homestead. This is not just another guidebook—it's an invitation to a seasonal symphony where each chapter is a movement, guiding the reader through the harmonies of winter living. With a focus on practical wisdom and a heartfelt approach to the colder months, "Embracing the Chill" is an essential companion for anyone venturing into the serene yet demanding realm of winter homesteading. Dive deep into the where you will learn the art of psychological warmth amidst the snow, crafting a safe haven against the elements, from fortifying insulation to mastering your winter emergency toolkit. Unearth the secrets behind stocking your pantry, ensuring your homestead's larder is brimming with nutritious bounty even when the ground is draped in a blanket of white. The book sows seeds of knowledge on winter gardening, sharing cunning strategies to keep your greens growing despite the chill. Explore the almanac of cold-hardy crops and learn to harness the magic of microgreens, all while keeping your livestock healthy under a crystalline sky. Unravel the mysteries of sustainable energy as you navigate the shortest days, discovering how solar, biomass, and wind energy can illuminate and warm the wintry homestead. Then, cozy up as you cultivate a nurturing indoor atmosphere, from mood lighting to decor that whispers comfort into every corner. But winter is not just about survival. It’s about carving joy from the stillness, fostering connections, and maintaining a thriving spirit of solitude. "Embracing the Chill" guides you through establishing routines that infuse your days with purpose and delves into the therapeutic power of hobbies to stave off the winter blues. Feast upon chapters rich with the flavors of winter preservation, candlelit culinary creations, and the heartening warmth of homemade bread and brews. Learn to preserve, pickle, and ferment your way to a delectable winter feast that celebrates the harvest in even the harshest of frosts. Chart a course for continuous learning, expand skills by moonlight, and prepare your homestead for the rebirth of spring. "Embracing the Chill" is your blueprint for a profound winter transformation, a tome where every crackles like the fire in your hearth, igniting the undying ember of homestead love throughout the coldest season. Do not merely endure winter. "Embracing the Chill" beckons you to weave the icy tapestry of the season into a masterpiece of resilience, serenity, and festivity that lasts all year long.




Wages and Hours of Labor Series


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World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook


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Prepare a feast fit for a warchief with World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook, a delicious compendium of recipes inspired by the hit online game from Blizzard Entertainment. Prepare a feast fit for a warchief with World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook, a compendium of sweet and savory recipes inspired by the hit game from Blizzard Entertainment. Presenting delicacies favored by the Horde and the Alliance alike, this authorized cookbook teaches apprentice chefs how to conjure up a menu of food and drink from across the realm of Azeroth. Featuring food pairings for each dish, ideas for creating your own Azerothian feasts, and tips on adapting meals to specific diets, this otherworldly culinary guide offers something for everyone. The aromatic Spiced Blossom Soup is perfect for plant-loving druids, and orcs will go berserk for the fall-off-the-bone Beer-Basted Boar Ribs. With alternatives to the more obscure ingredients—just in case you don’t have Chimaerok Chops lying around—this comprehensive cookbook will ensure that you have no trouble staying Well Fed. Each chapter features dishes at a variety of skill levels for a total of more than one hundred easy-to-follow recipes for food and brews, including: • Ancient Pandaren Spices • Fel Eggs and Ham • Mulgore Spice Bread • Dragonbreath Chili • Graccu’s Homemade Meat Pie • Bloodberry Tart • Greatfather’s Winter Ale Whether you’re cooking for two or revitalizing your raid group for a late-night dungeon run, World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook brings the flavors of Azeroth to life like never before.