Book Nook: Gift Ideas from Mango Publishing

Books have the power to uplift, to inspire, and to provide delightful escapes. Send a virtual hug this year (in book form!) to the special women and men in your life with Mango Publishing!   Our wide selection of outstanding gift books includes: great reads for the gardener, the food and cocktail lover, the inspirational and spiritual reader, the amateur calligrapher and the trivia enthusiast. Mango Publishing has a large selection of books that are sure to entertain, educate, motivate, and provide relaxation to anyone (and everyone) on your list.

Journal Planning Magic by Andrea Gonzalez

Journal Planning Magic is the ultimate companion for planning the different areas of our lives. No matter how organized or disorganized you might feel, this guide helps find which planning process works best for you, whether it be bullet journaling or something simpler. In this book, Author Andrea Gonzalez, of the Plan for Productivity platform, teaches how you can stay on track, whether you are a student, recent graduate, busy parent, and beyond. Filled with details and tips on drafting schedules for the day, week, month, and year―and lots of visual inspiration to get started―Journal Planning Magic encourages us to work on short term and personal goals on a regular basis. View this book on Amazon!

Lettering A – Z by Phawnda Moore

Lettering artist Phawnda Moore has been teaching calligraphy and design for 25 years. An award-winning author, she steps into beginning students’ shoes to select content, address anticipated questions, and offer solutions to the unexpected yet inevitable problems that are encountered in hand lettering. Written in conversational narrative, Lettering From A-Z includes more than 200 images of Phawnda’s professional work, published articles, and guidance from her class demos to make beautiful projects. This book was written for all levels of experience and nourishes creative thinking through mindful practice. Blending traditional design principles and modern tools, it will inspire you to find your own style. View this book on Amazon!

The 12 Gifts of the Garden by Charlene Costanzo

During a tropical storm, in the aftermath of chemotherapy, in the midst of marital discord- these are among the times author Charlene Costanzo found comfort, joy, hope, and healing on Sanibel Island. Now, comes a collection of insightful life-guiding reflections inspired by the tropical botanicals of her precious flower garden. In the tradition of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Charlene finds awe in the bounty of seashells along the Florida shoreline. But, it’s the foliage in Sanibel’s botanical garden that brings daily reflections and lesson-bearing messages. combination of garden book and meditation book, The Twelve Gifts from the Garden is both an ode to ecology and a collection of healing, discoveries, and epiphanies. View this book on Amazon!

Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul by Judith E. Pentz MD

Part travel memoir and part spiritual guide, Cleanse Your Body and Reveal Your Soul is one woman’s transformative quest with Ayurvedic Panchakarma (a fivefold detoxification treatment involving massage, herbal therapy, and other procedures) and the profound shifts that led to some sustainable, substantial life changes. Dissatisfied with a mainstream psychiatric practice, Dr. Judith E. Pentz headed to India, where she studied a 5000-year-old Ayurvedic Panchakarma detoxification and rejuvenation therapy in a quest to provide enhanced holistic wellness treatment for her patients. Dr. Pentz’s narrative offers a compassionate and compelling path for both Western audiences and the Ayurveda-curious. View this book on Amazon!

Start Here, Start Now by Ronnie Walter

Personal growth starts here. With not enough time in the day, it’s hard to find room for self-reflection and short-term goals. From best-selling author and illustrator Ronnie Walter comes an eye-catching, guided, fill-in journal that will produce some clarity on your goals. Filled with fun lists and journal ideas, Start Here, Start Now...Start Anywhere! is an easy-to-use guide with all the benefits of journal writing. It’s undated, so you don’t need an excuse to start next week. Part coloring book, part guided journal Start Here, Start Now...Start Anywhere! is specially made to help you accomplish your ambitions, meet your goals, and enjoy moments of mindfulness. This book will give you the tools to turn “everyday life” into a meaningful life. View this book on Amazon!

Declutter Challenge by Cassandra Aarssen

Life happens to the best of us, whether we were born with messy tendencies or not. Messes find their way into our homes and lives and sometimes we can’t seem to find the strength or time to tackle them. That’s where this motivational guided journal by decluttering guru Cassandra Aarssen comes in. Cas Aarssen wasn’t always an organization expert. She climbed out of years of cluttered living and transformed her home and her life through organization. In this self-help journal, Cas guides you through favorite tips and tricks that she used to declutter her home and find her way to a more organized and peaceful life. The Declutter Challenge helps you to work through not only the physical clutter in your life, but the emotional clutter as well. View this book on Amazon!

Find the Helpers by Fred Guttenberg

Fred Guttenberg’s life changed forever on Valentine's Day 2018. What was to be a family day celebrating love turned into a nightmare when thirty-four people were shot at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Jaime Guttenberg, a fourteen-year-old with a huge heart, was the second to last victim. Still reeling from the loss of his brother Michael, who died of 9/11 induced pancreatic cancer, Fred’s life has been turned upside down. But Find the Helpers is not about gun safety or Parkland. Instead, it tells the story of Fred Guttenberg’s journey since Jaime’s death and how he has been able to get through the worst of times thanks to the kindness and compassion of others. View this book on Amazon!
Good Dogs by Becca Anderson

Join some cute pups for a dose of truth straight from the Good Book. These iconic Bible verses provide meaningful guidance in times of need. This selection of inspiring, holy words will help you gain a greater understanding of life, compassion, and faith. Becca Anderson, author of The Women’s Book of Prayer and Prayers for Hard Times, knows you’ll find the truth and hope you need, as well as guidance from the Lord―and everyone’s best friend. Good Dogs is the perfect Christian inspirational gift. In this book, you’ll find thought-provoking verses for encouragement and meditation; clarifying explanations on every page; and beautiful, heartwarming images of all of your favorite dog breeds. View this book on Amazon!

Mindfulness for Warriors by Kim Colegrove

First responders have the incredibly difficult job of running toward danger while the rest of us run away. No training can prepare them for what they will see and endure. Kim Colegrove understands what it’s like to watch someone go through that. After 30 years in law enforcement, her husband took his own life. This agonizing experience opened Kim’s eyes to the desperate need for an effective form of stress-relief and support for first responders. No matter our profession, taking care of our mental health needs to be a priority. With 40 years of experience, Kim Colegrove is here to share with readers that there is a viable and practical resource for first responders found in meditation. View this book on Amazon!

Movie Quotes for Special Occasions by James Scheibli

Movie quotes have become an integral part of expression. But the movie quotes that often show up on “best of” lists rarely lend themselves to important moments in life. How many times can you say “May the Force be with you”? Here’s where cinephile and true movie buff James Scheibli comes in. He has scoured the movie houses of the world to track down the most fitting and fabulous movie quotes for every major occasion. From speeches to graduations to birthdays to wedding toasts to golden anniversaries, film scholar James Scheibli has found cinematic quotes that are moving, memorable, inspirational and deeply meaningful. View this book on Amazon!

Life is a 4-Letter Word by David A. Levy

The path to living a smarter lifestyle is not always smooth. Discover the power of positive thinking as Dr. David Levy shares a lifetime journey of personal reflections, growth, and wisdom. Levy’s book takes a different approach than others in the self-help genre. Rather than being instructional, Levy shares bits of wisdom through telling his own stories. In other words, he offers life lessons without lecturing or preaching. Written in a style that is engaging and humorous, readers will find relatable truths in Levy’s uplifting stories and wise advice. View this book on Amazon!

 Time Management Ninja by Craig Jarrow

You want more time in your life, yet the world we live in is busier and changing faster than ever before. There are more things competing for your time and more distractions interrupting your day. Craig Jarrow has been there, too. But after spending many years testing time management tactics, tools, and systems and writing hundreds of articles on productivity, goals, and organization, Jarrow discovered a simple truth: time management should be easy. It is only when you simplify your approach that you can rise above the busyness and chaos of our fast-paced society. Time Management Ninja offers 21 Rules that will show you an easier and more effective way to take control of your time and manage your busy life. View this book on Amazon!

The Joy of Simplicity by Allen Klein

Learn to slow down, relax, smell the roses, and simplify your life with the latest collection of insightful quotations and inspired ideas by the popular “Jollytologist” Allen Klein. The calming quotes, tranquil wisdom, and power thoughts in this book come from notable authors, celebrities, philosophers, and others who recognize the virtues of a simple, stress-free life. Grouped around basic themes like “Go with the Flow,” “Focus on What’s Important,” and “Slow Down,” these sayings are reminders that it is still possible to achieve peace and harmony in today’s fast-paced world. Bliss is just around the corner. View this book on Amazon!