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Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh was a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist revered around the world for his pioneering ideas on mindfulness, ethics, and peace. This planner pairs his wisdom text with vibrant artwork by Marisol Ortega and features his simple and elegant calligraphies that convey his powerful teachings• 12-month calendar — January 2024 through December 2024 • Two bonus month

“Spellbinding,” “bewitching,” and “ghostly” barely begin to describe Endre Penovác's otherworldly cats. Each one is rendered in the artist's distinctive watercolor-and-ink technique with a unique fadeaway style that has garnered him international renown.Endre's paintings are an act of faith and magic. Like these elusive cats, watercolor is a difficult medium to wrangle, but by diluting pigments wi

Mother Earth provides us with a bounty of healing foods. These magical gifts help us reconnect with the natural world and restore balance in our body. One of the most empowering paths to wellness begins with prioritizing our own health, and our kitchen creations are a wonderful place to focus. Registered herbalist Laura Eitreim shares inspiring knowledge of the medicinal benefits of plants and foo

In traditional Day of the Dead celebrations, sugar skulls are given as gifts to the living and adorn the altars of the deceased. The art of handcrafting sugar skulls and decorating them with colorful paint and sparkling embellishments has been passed down through generations of folk artists. With their toothy grins and bold hues, the sugar skulls featured in the Day of the Dead wall calendar pay h

Endre's paintings are an act of faith and magic. Like these carrion birds, watercolor is a difficult medium to wrangle, but by diluting pigments with water to create tiny rivers of monochromatic tones, Endre instinctively strokes these feathered forms into shape, giving his mysterious paintings a haunting life of their own, even as they seem to be vanishing before our eyes

Think happy! Journaling isn't just for scrawling your deepest, darkest thoughts--why not write down your brightest, most optimistic feelings? By telling joyful stories of everyday people who use their creativity and flair to spark light in dark times through impacting others, Yay All Day is the antidote to doomscrolling. * Inspirational stories of people effecting change both large and small is th

The average human body contains about 60 trillion cells, and each of them has work to do! But when you get injured, viruses or bacteria invade, or when an allergic reaction flares up, everyone from the silent but deadly white blood cells to the brainy neurons has to work together to get through the crisis! Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just

In this new spinoff of the hit manga, a newbie Red Blood Cell is one of 37 trillion working to keep this body running. But something's wrong! Stress hormones keep yelling at him to go faster. The blood vessels are crusted over with cholesterol. Ulcers, fatty liver, trouble (ahem) downstairs... It's hard for a cell to keep working when every day is a CODE BLACK! THE CONTENT OF ADULTS There are tr

Any travel guide to Rome will urge visitors to go the Colosseum, but none answers a simple question: Why is it called the Colosseum? THE HISTORY OF ROME IN 12 BUILDINGS is compelling, concise and fun and takes you behind the iconic buildings to reveal the hidden stories of the people that forged the Roman Empire. Typical travel guides provide torrents of information but deny their readers depth an

For this landmark 25th book in his highly successful patchwork and quilt series, Kaffe Fassett has chosen the southern coast of England as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts. Beachgoers have long enjoyed the rocky shores near Hastings in East Sussex for their wild beauty and classic architecture. Featuring several miles of coastline, this seaside community has its roots in the fishin

OK, phew. Here's a beautiful, basic to-do list for a good life from the beautiful, not-at-all-basic brain of Lisa Congdon, who really knows her shit. It's a great touchstone for when things feel messy or complicated or overwhelming. (Or probably all of the above, if you're a person.) Sure, it's all easier said than done. But it's definitely easier to do when breathing.

And my toast. And my butter. In other words, I really, really like you. A lot. This jam comes all fresh and made from scratch in the kitchen (aka, studio) of artist/author Lisa Congdon! Created by Lisa Congdon for Em & Friends. - Blank inside - A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") - Offset printed in Los Angeles onto heavyweight matte stock, using environmentally friendly soy inks - Comes with a matching

True story: There are people out there who love you, no matter what. And isn't it lovely when they say it out loud - or in a card like this one by Lisa Congdon? It feels so good. And it feels even better to say it to someone else. We all need to hear it now and again. And again. And, yup. . .still needing to hear it.

Celebrate the magic of someone magical on the magical day they were born. Did we just say 'magical' too many times there? No we did not. Magic. Blank inside A2 size (4.25 x 5.5-inches) Offset printed in California with eco-friendly vegetable inks on heavyweight matte stock Comes with a matching kraft envelope By the great Lisa Congdon for Em & Friends.

Let someone know that they're not alone, whatever they've got going on and whatever they need: talking, not-talking, crying, laughing, worrying, late-night calls or early-morning texts, errands, or favors. Sometimes, simply offering to lend a hand is lending a hand.

There are times when no words can make everything better. But maybe these words, and this picture, can help someone feel embraced, wrapped in love, and less alone during a time like that.

This thank-you card by Lisa Congdon lets someone know that their very existence enables you to soar… or merely function on a daily basis. (We're not even sure which is more important anymore, tbh.) You could also sing them 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' when you give them this card. Totally up to you.

This jubilant and thrilling card by Lisa Congdon works for almost any happy occasion, including but not limited to: birthday, graduation, new home, new job, new year, wedding, recovery, divorce, anniversary, and NO SPECIAL REASON AT ALL. (Like, if we could we would send it to every good human who made it through the past couple years.)

Since the beginning of time, animals have played an important role in each of our lives. Early humans were almost entirely dependent on the animal kingdom for survival. Shamans both ancient and modern merged in trance with their animal allies for spiritual guidance. Native Americans learned their personal totem animal in childhood and viewed them as life-long companions. And today we can still cal

Offering an illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots, including photos of unique and original artifacts from his extensive collection, Nigel Pennick examines these objects from a magical perspective, from ancient Egypt to the present. He looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind their creation as w