Best Selling Books by Ted Menten

Only by giving full value to the pain of loss can one give full value to love, notes nationally recognized grief counselor Ted Menten in this handsome cloth journal whose pages are highlighted with moving quotes and verse. Menten, the acclaimed author of Gentle Closings, uses similar journals in his counseling work by assigning the bereaved to write three pages a day expressing their emotions of loss and pain as a means of moving toward acceptance. Ted Menten provided counseling for victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and the World Trade Center attack, and volunteers regularly to help terminally ill patients and their families.

Handy and inexpensive treasury of attractive headings and borders for menus. Simply write or type in menu and duplicate. 60 black-and-white illustrations.

Eight fun-to-color creatures from out of the distant past: long-necked Apatosaurus (or Brontosaurus), terrifying Tyrannosaurus, triple-horned Triceratops, bony-plated Stegosaurus, and four more.

The evolution of coloring is upon us. In addition to coloring beautiful illustrations, you can now relax by finding your way through the hidden mazes within each picture! Mazes add another element of concentration to coloring by diverting your mind’s focus—if only for a few minutes—from your worries to a fun and simple task. Ted Menten’s Mindful Mazes Coloring Book: Fashions features forty-eight black-and-white outlines of charming and elegant fashions for colorists to fill with their favorite tones. Included within these lovely and relaxing illustrations is an individual maze for participants to solve before or after coloring, if they so choose. Find your way to the end of stress and the beginning of relaxation.

Fill these beautiful psalms and other poetic phrases with your favorite colors. These illustrations will transport you, helping you relax and transcend the stresses of daily life. No matter your faith, you will derive spiritual satisfaction from these divine designs. Drawing quotations directly from the Bible, this coloring book offers important and inspiring messages to live by, including: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” The book also includes Psalms such as “Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart” and “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Surrounding these uplifting biblical psalms are beautiful black-and-white illustrations adorned with florals, animal life, and much more for you to color! Additionally, this book is perfectly sized for on-the-go coloring and includes perforated pages so that colorists can easily remove and display their finished works. So pick up your copy of Psalms to Color: Words That Inspire and relax by coloring these hopeful and soothing images.

Nationally recognized grief counselor Ted Menten reviews and responds to some of the many letters he''s received from readers of his book Gentle Closings: How to Say Goodbye to Someone You Love. He addresses those coping with the imminent loss of a loved one, exploring such issues as survivor guilt, the effects of a family member''s death, and the various stages of grief. Ted Menten provided counseling for victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and the World Trade Center attack, and volunteers regularly to help terminally ill patients and their families.

The evolution of coloring is upon us. In addition to coloring beautiful illustrations, you can now relax by finding your way through the hidden mazes within each picture! Mazes add another element of concentration to coloring by diverting your mind’s focus—if only for a few minutes—to a fun and simple task instead of your worries. Featuring forty-eight black-and-white outlines of charming and elegant fashions for colorists to fill with their favorite tones, Ted Menten’s Mindful Mazes Coloring Book: Floral Fantasies is overflowing with abundance of beautiful flower designs. Hidden within these relaxing illustrations is an individual maze for participants to solve, if they so choose, before or after coloring these delightful floral designs. Find your way to the end of stress and the beginning of relaxation.

The Teddy Bear is probably the single most popular toy in any child''s collection. Named for President Teddy Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a bear cub on a hunting expedition, Teddy Bears are today universally regarded as a symbol of love and affection. Now, on the occasion of the Teddy Bear''s 80th birthday, noted designer and author Ted Menten has captured the winning charm of these cuddly cubs in 80 iron-on transfer patterns. Illustrations include both boy and girl Teddys in a variety of activites, poses, with many seasonal motifs, and in several sizes from very small to full-page designs. And, as a bonus, all designs include a helpful test pattern. Use these patterns to embroider, woodburn, punchneedle, paint or applique images of these amiable little animals. The author suggests many handsome and practical applications: pockets, collars, cuffs, blouses, T-shirts, pillows, tote bags, wall hangings, and many other interesting ideas and variations. Also includes clear, complete, easy-to-follow directions, with special instructions in these vital areas: Preparing the FabricPreparing the Ironing BoardMaking a Test PatternTransferring the PatternsUsing Dark FabricsUsing WoodNeedleworkers and crafts enthusiasts alike will delight in this easy-to-use collection of iron-on transfer patterns: 80 images of huggable Teddys accompanied by clear, concise instructions for their use in a wide array of applications.

Bring these beautiful biblical scenes to life with your favorite colors. Each of these heavenly illustrations will transport you, helping you relax and transcend the stresses of daily life. Glorious Scenes to Color: Comfort and Joy includes thirty-one divine black-and-white outlines for you to fill with color. This adult coloring book depicts sublime Christian classics such as “The Good Shepherd” and “The Nativity Scene,” both of which have been adapted and reproduced countless times. Now, you can add your very own creative color choices and artistic touch to these marvelous illustrations. As an accompanying feature, each scene includes a corresponding quote from the Bible. Perfectly sized for on-the-go coloring, express your inner creativity and inspiration anywhere. Additionally, this book includes perforated pages so that colorists can easily remove and display their finished works. So pick up your copy of Glorious Scenes to Color: Comfort and Joy, rejuvenate your soul, and de-stress with these inspirational illustrations.

Teddy as cook, on swing, holding valentine, etc. Space for message, address.

Dorothy Gale''s adventures in the Land of Oz didn''t end after that famous first one when she met the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was followed by 38 more Oz books that introduced more than 600 magical characters. In Ted Menten''s newest paper-doll book, "The World of Oz," Dorothy and her original three friends are joined by Jack Pumpkinhead, Tik-Tok, the Patchwork Girl, and Princess Ozma, accompanied by a few more characters from Oz. All of the images are inspired by the illustrations John R. Neill drew for the later Oz books. You''ll have hours of fun over the rainbow dressing up these 7 paper dolls in 23 different outfits.

Eight clearly outlined illustrations, spotlighting the first truly American holiday, include full-page images of a cornucopia, a turkey, pumpkins and haystacks, corn, Pilgrims and Indians, more. Color with crayons, felt-tips, or other media, and hang near light to celebrate holiday in a glorious glow of color.

Cute little female bear with 6 adorable full-color outfits: pink dress, yellow sunsuit, plaid playsuit, and 3 others. Also accessories: bottle, rattle, cup, hair brush, other items. 26 full-color stickers.

Adorable doll and 4 full-color, peel-and-apply costumes: rodeo outfit with lariat, hat, bandana, brightly trimmed marching-band suit, polka-dotted clown suit — with mask and funny hat — and blue-and-white sailor suit with sailboat, sun glasses and beach bucket.

22 charming Christmas motifs: Santas, jack-in-the-boxes, angels, carolers, many more festive images.

301 versatile decorative motifs in highly popular style. Squares, rectangles, ovals, numerous geometric shapes.

Bring the enchantment of Mother Goose nursery rhymes to arts-and-crafts projects with 52 iron-on transfer patterns featuring Little Boy Blue, Old King Cole, Jack Sprat and other favorites. Instructions. 52 patterns printed on one side of transfer paper.

This cute teenaged Goth girl sticker paper doll has plenty of style -- you can tell by her wardrobe of 28 reusable stickers. A chic array of retro fashions offers tons of mix-and-match fun with trendy dresses, jackets, and skirts and loads of accessories, including wigs, hats, tights, and boots.

Two delightful, ready-to-color pages for each month, with teddies engaged in appropriate monthly activities on top, a calendar on the bottom.

The crisp, often exotic elegance of Art Deco has been incorporated into this collection of 40 ready-to-use borders, perfect for framing announcements, menus or posters and for publications and communications of every kind. Graphic designers and commercial artists will find these copyright-free border designs ideal because they are printed on nonreproducible blue layout grids that make centering copy quick and easy, then disappear when the layout is reproduced. Twenty-four borders, some displaying dazzling geometrics, others incorporating highly stylized plant and animal life, are printed in full-page size. Sixteen are printed in versatile half-page size.

Shortly after Ted Menten''s book, Gentle Closings: How to Say Goodbye to Some You Love,Ó was published, he began to receive letters from his readers. They were all 8-12 pages long. Grief, it seems, isn''t easily expressed into simple thoughts. Long time companions, life partners, & family members all have difficulty imagining a continued life journey without their beloved partners. But continue they do, each in their own way. This personal journal is one way you might find comfort in these solo hours. Here are quotes by great writers, artists, & thinkers; proverbs & sayings; & personal expressions that have developed over the years. It is his hope that these words will provide you with quiet inspiration as you express yourself in these pages. Illustrations.

Rediscover the nostalgic charm of the most festive of holidays with these 31 traditional designs. Adult colorists can celebrate the Christmas season all year long with vintage scenes of bustling shoppers, carolers, candy canes, and, of course, jolly St. Nick. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, An Old-Fashioned Christmas and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.