{"id":2498,"date":"2019-01-15T20:24:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T20:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2019-02-15T20:26:45","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T20:26:45","slug":"say-hello-to-microcosms-fall-2019-titles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/say-hello-to-microcosms-fall-2019-titles\/","title":{"rendered":"Say Hello to Microcosm&#8217;s Fall 2019 Titles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oh, 2019, how happy we have been for you to arrive. For one thing, now we get to tell you all about this Fall&#8217;s new books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent post we announced 2019 as &#8220;The Year of Adventure,&#8221; and this season exemplifies that theme. From exploring new cities to making new friends (or treating the ones you have right); standing up for your self to building underground music scenes; finishing projects to handling freak-outs; these incredible titles take on adventures big and small, all set for release between September 2019 and February 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are proud and excited to share these amazing books (and some pretty fantastic covers!) with the world this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">SEPTEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2217\"><em><strong>This is San Francisco:The Ups, Downs, Ins, and Outs of the City by the Bay<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Alexander Barrett<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through thoughtful and funny anecdotes, essays, and illustrations, Barrett takes you on a journey through one of America\u2019s most famous cities and makes you wish you were right there with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/mOBDkDXstDV2a3jMCSq191eohZ05m-C5Na-cmYKW5gte1j-24k9Df6s30rybnioZRKq2Agh6nRqoxd9bPJ_Y9dXLxvloMeZ_HLxxmffD-pjg36uXXFlg4iWRryt74N6QB4lz6Dih\" alt=\"Colorful depiction of a white bird, hills, and a bridge over water.\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10331\"><em><strong>What About Tomorrow?: An Oral History of Russian Punk from the Soviet Era to Pussy Riot<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Alexander Herbert<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This oral history takes you through four decades of Punk evolution in Russia, from its origins in St Petersburg and Moscow to uniquely thriving punk scenes in the provincial capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10331\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.microcosmpublishing.com\/previews\/whatabouttomorrow_lg.jpg\" alt=\"A trio of punks look to the future on a red book cover with flags (soviet and Russian) and a radio tower in the background.\" width=\"250\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cover art (freshly painted!) by&nbsp;Matt Gauck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">OCTOBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10526\"><strong><em>Unfuck Your Intimacy Workbook: Using Science for Better Relationships, &amp; Dating<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Made to be a companion for her book, <a href=\"http:\/\/microcosm.pub\/intimacy\"><em>Unfuck Your Intimacy<\/em><\/a>, let this handy workbook guide you on your quest for healthier relationships and more excellent sex with the incredible Dr. Faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10526\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/j9_66j2dL4ymLMk5yEgCgQwTEKi8t8jorA_wpcgtjwHNR-XO8BK7iaDbnh4VbYiR46iGLWcMXFQlOyD8d7jLLwMBHaX1iiHpDu-RagirgUfrqiTtxe4w2eZA7UtpmJIhVj0WSME7\" alt=\"Colorful workbook cover featuring heart shaped puzzle pieces.\" width=\"259\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2909\"><em><strong>From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Jessie L. Kwak<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Chaos to Creativity will help guide you through the clutter and teach you how to focus on the good ideas, manage your project, make time in your life, and execute your passions to completion. Make great art by changing your chaotic creative force into productive power!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2909\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg.jpg 571w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">NOVEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9757\"><em><strong>Friending: Creating Meaningful, Lasting Adult Friendships<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><strong><br><\/strong>by Gina Handley Schmitt, MA LMHC<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re pretty sure no other book like this exists. Here you will learn the art of choosing and making friends, supporting them and letting them support you, maintaining friendships even when your life paths diverge, repairing friendships after a conflict, the difficult decision to break up a friendship, and much more. <br>Life is so much sweeter with good friends by your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9757\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yh7O_9Ypa0g768PfYZ2aKiBAN4b0YTN1oVAEdloDcoCjYErU97x4-0A1j9WqCooMMKVDf6RAkQA1RAbAcdQZy4QKw5gm3UplS1DBg-tAywuAq-AMPKB1d2TN1qG0P7-MGH8zeXAN\" alt=\"Colorful young friends ride a tandem bike on a path through heart-shaped flowers.\" width=\"250\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cover by the incredible Cecilia Granata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2145\"><em><strong>The Life &amp; Times of Butch Dykes: Portraits of Artists, Leaders, and Dreamers Who Changed The World<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Eloisa Aquino<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout history, many women and nonbinary people have defied society&#8217;s expectations of feminine behavior and appearance in order to live a more authentic life. These short vignettes combine biographical sketches with evocative illustrations for an impact that is as bold, powerful, and inspirational as the brilliant artists, writers, and musicians they represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2145\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/fi-ZRM6N6Mm_hag9mzb1zQV_ZCRm9Jlup9hMLu1Mq4cJ8So9739EQsuJOQ5D60BoB1omZAidQYJkhoTvp1D0y20DRA5wCnuMDaxTIrBq6ZwDNqAn66JXZwiIHim1xzotNhXpmQkK\" alt=\"A purple, pink, and teal book cover featuring historical icons.\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\"><em><strong>This Is Your Brain on Anger: Manage Your Irritability, Channel Your Frustrations, and Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Rage<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your brain actually knows what it&#8217;s doing, and anger can be a good thing sometimes\u2014just not if it&#8217;s ruining your life. Expanded from the zine of the same name, this is a brief, heady dose of neuroscience and cultural explanation of what anger is and what it does to you. There&#8217;s even a handy four-step checklist to help you deal with maddening situations after (or before) the fact, guidance on getting over things, and a chapter on forgiveness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1RwGdgCh-E5ammzlXOIgTn5fU98aoE_OOESjGW7dwF7-8mnVozyR7U9rREq1xs3c8Kc0f5NnMpv1kgqJwxCzNUHO8w78hX0qopmUvhnoQ3fsj4crMtZxcAa4o0GADhYtG-X2q5ma\" alt=\"Red book cover with line-art of a person whose head is a lit bomb\" width=\"311\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait for the book? <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\">Grab the quick &amp; dirty zine version.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">DECEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10155\"><em><strong>Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycles, Feminism, &amp; Dragons<\/strong><\/em><\/a> <br>Edited by Elly Blue<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the great, winged, fire-breathing lizards of the west to the wise, flying serpents of the east, dragons play a powerful role in our myths and imaginations. In these fourteen stories and one comic, bicyclists encounter a diversity of dragons, whether foes or friends, hoarders or helpers, powerful symbols or terrifying and very real beasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10155\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/e89JSKtGI46aNYL5xvSotyCprgxztQqvsVFMRuZP5ETSd1QhYf0f4CuA8WM4XcOTAazhzizTbK2g1GSwntilodTc2gfjJF7Uxo0yg65uW2zHui3aPDs_uUw9jubNjwdRyVjm-fWD\" alt=\"A fierce bicyclist battles a dragon with a lance\" width=\"247\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Another fantabulous cover from Cecilia Granata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">JANUARY, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8188\"><em><strong>Boundaries: Say \u201cNo\u201d and Take Control of Your Life (Even if You&#8217;re Conflict Avoidant)<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanded from the zine of the same name, Dr. Faith presents common problems people run into when it comes to personal boundaries, and offers advice on defining, understanding, implementing, and respecting the boundaries that are important to you and your loved ones.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVER TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait for the book?<a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8188\"> Grab the zine version until the book&#8217;s release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8081\"><em><strong>If You&#8217;re Freaking Out, Read This: A Coping Workbook for Building Good Habits, Behaviors, and Hope for the Future <\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><br>by Simone DeAngelis, Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simone shares the vital skills that she&#8217;s learned over years of therapy, managing her mental health and remembering her reasons to live. Even if you can&#8217;t afford a therapist or hospital stay and the people around you are anything but helpful, you can still use those same tools to get better. With a foreword by the one-and-only Dr. Faith Harper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8081\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/GooNZbJCJgy9UCiSce6eEDNRlYyauG8kbC4inrNFwpOeKzki_KoQRQmu7bD5QaTO-S5pSs-1NnOo5m6CoEC7CxpHTYssoZESSBureSLvcreRQ2U68TNhO0qgsbsDy6-iefKT7S4k\" alt=\"Simple green background with the pink and white words &quot;If You're Freaking Out Read This!&quot;\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">FEBRUARY, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9814\"><em><strong>Hardcore Anxiety: A Graphic Guide to Punk Rock and Mental Health<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Reid Chancellor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nervous breakdowns, anxiety, seeking acceptance, attempting to overcome internalized demons, and reacting to harmful and oppressive symptoms\u2014punk rock has always embodied and emboldened our feelings and experiences, positive and negative. <em>Hardcore Anxiety<\/em> charts and tracks punk movements from the 70s till today, from small towns to stadiums, from the struggles in our heads to the people actively harming us in our communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9814\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/iY7qfhjmgeTaQL3hglOlhRxzipMOfOSiSyGKtPvjQBhq4gdy3hTqZuo9iBmE1d-Ts3G8PhfSuIn2XekWv6iy58Gz3wEIdB2S11sng1nMnITsD-oFwo3a3av7WjfjWoGE1bIQxHVW\" alt=\"Comic illustration of a punk wearing a flower teeshirt plays giant medication bottles like drums with sketches of people in the background.\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For questions related to sales or customer service, email Sidnee@MicrocosmPublishing.com<br>For media inquiries email Cyn@MicrocosmPublishing.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, 2019, how happy we have been for you to arrive. For one thing, now we get to tell you all about this Fall&#8217;s new books.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,8],"tags":[167,169,92,168],"class_list":["post-2498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blogifesto","category-news","tag-coming-soon","tag-cover-reveal","tag-new-books","tag-seasonal-roundup"],"my_excerpt":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oh, 2019, how happy we have been for you to arrive. For one thing, now we get to tell you all about this Fall's new books.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a recent post we announced 2019 as \"The Year of Adventure,\" and this season exemplifies that theme. From exploring new cities to making new friends (or treating the ones you have right); standing up for your self to building underground music scenes; finishing projects to handling freak-outs; these incredible titles take on adventures big and small, all set for release between September 2019 and February 2020.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We are proud and excited to share these amazing books (and some pretty fantastic covers!) with the world this year.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-dots\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">SEPTEMBER<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2217\"><em><strong>This is San Francisco:The Ups, Downs, Ins, and Outs of the City by the Bay<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Alexander Barrett<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through thoughtful and funny anecdotes, essays, and illustrations, Barrett takes you on a journey through one of America\u2019s most famous cities and makes you wish you were right there with him.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":213,\"height\":300,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/mOBDkDXstDV2a3jMCSq191eohZ05m-C5Na-cmYKW5gte1j-24k9Df6s30rybnioZRKq2Agh6nRqoxd9bPJ_Y9dXLxvloMeZ_HLxxmffD-pjg36uXXFlg4iWRryt74N6QB4lz6Dih\" alt=\"Colorful depiction of a white bird, hills, and a bridge over water.\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10331\"><em><strong>What About Tomorrow?: An Oral History of Russian Punk from the Soviet Era to Pussy Riot<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Alexander Herbert<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This oral history takes you through four decades of Punk evolution in Russia, from its origins in St Petersburg and Moscow to uniquely thriving punk scenes in the provincial capitals.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":250,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10331\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.microcosmpublishing.com\/previews\/whatabouttomorrow_lg.jpg\" alt=\"A trio of punks look to the future on a red book cover with flags (soviet and Russian) and a radio tower in the background.\" width=\"250\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cover art (freshly painted!) by&nbsp;Matt Gauck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">OCTOBER<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10526\"><strong><em>Unfuck Your Intimacy Workbook: Using Science for Better Relationships, &amp; Dating<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Made to be a companion for her book, <a href=\"http:\/\/microcosm.pub\/intimacy\"><em>Unfuck Your Intimacy<\/em><\/a>, let this handy workbook guide you on your quest for healthier relationships and more excellent sex with the incredible Dr. Faith.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":259,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10526\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/j9_66j2dL4ymLMk5yEgCgQwTEKi8t8jorA_wpcgtjwHNR-XO8BK7iaDbnh4VbYiR46iGLWcMXFQlOyD8d7jLLwMBHaX1iiHpDu-RagirgUfrqiTtxe4w2eZA7UtpmJIhVj0WSME7\" alt=\"Colorful workbook cover featuring heart shaped puzzle pieces.\" width=\"259\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2909\"><em><strong>From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Jessie L. 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Make great art by changing your chaotic creative force into productive power!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2520,\"width\":286,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2909\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">NOVEMBER<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9757\"><em><strong>Friending: Creating Meaningful, Lasting Adult Friendships<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><strong><br><\/strong>by Gina Handley Schmitt, MA LMHC<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We\u2019re pretty sure no other book like this exists. Here you will learn the art of choosing and making friends, supporting them and letting them support you, maintaining friendships even when your life paths diverge, repairing friendships after a conflict, the difficult decision to break up a friendship, and much more. <br>Life is so much sweeter with good friends by your side.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":250,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9757\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yh7O_9Ypa0g768PfYZ2aKiBAN4b0YTN1oVAEdloDcoCjYErU97x4-0A1j9WqCooMMKVDf6RAkQA1RAbAcdQZy4QKw5gm3UplS1DBg-tAywuAq-AMPKB1d2TN1qG0P7-MGH8zeXAN\" alt=\"Colorful young friends ride a tandem bike on a path through heart-shaped flowers.\" width=\"250\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cover by the incredible Cecilia Granata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2145\"><em><strong>The Life &amp; Times of Butch Dykes: Portraits of Artists, Leaders, and Dreamers Who Changed The World<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Eloisa Aquino<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Throughout history, many women and nonbinary people have defied society's expectations of feminine behavior and appearance in order to live a more authentic life. These short vignettes combine biographical sketches with evocative illustrations for an impact that is as bold, powerful, and inspirational as the brilliant artists, writers, and musicians they represent.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":286,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2145\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/fi-ZRM6N6Mm_hag9mzb1zQV_ZCRm9Jlup9hMLu1Mq4cJ8So9739EQsuJOQ5D60BoB1omZAidQYJkhoTvp1D0y20DRA5wCnuMDaxTIrBq6ZwDNqAn66JXZwiIHim1xzotNhXpmQkK\" alt=\"A purple, pink, and teal book cover featuring historical icons.\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\"><em><strong>This Is Your Brain on Anger: Manage Your Irritability, Channel Your Frustrations, and Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Rage<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your brain actually knows what it's doing, and anger can be a good thing sometimes\u2014just not if it's ruining your life. Expanded from the zine of the same name, this is a brief, heady dose of neuroscience and cultural explanation of what anger is and what it does to you. There's even a handy four-step checklist to help you deal with maddening situations after (or before) the fact, guidance on getting over things, and a chapter on forgiveness.<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":311,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1RwGdgCh-E5ammzlXOIgTn5fU98aoE_OOESjGW7dwF7-8mnVozyR7U9rREq1xs3c8Kc0f5NnMpv1kgqJwxCzNUHO8w78hX0qopmUvhnoQ3fsj4crMtZxcAa4o0GADhYtG-X2q5ma\" alt=\"Red book cover with line-art of a person whose head is a lit bomb\" width=\"311\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Can't wait for the book? <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\">Grab the quick &amp; dirty zine version.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">DECEMBER<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10155\"><em><strong>Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycles, Feminism, &amp; Dragons<\/strong><\/em><\/a> <br>Edited by Elly Blue<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the great, winged, fire-breathing lizards of the west to the wise, flying serpents of the east, dragons play a powerful role in our myths and imaginations. In these fourteen stories and one comic, bicyclists encounter a diversity of dragons, whether foes or friends, hoarders or helpers, powerful symbols or terrifying and very real beasts. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":247,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10155\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/e89JSKtGI46aNYL5xvSotyCprgxztQqvsVFMRuZP5ETSd1QhYf0f4CuA8WM4XcOTAazhzizTbK2g1GSwntilodTc2gfjJF7Uxo0yg65uW2zHui3aPDs_uUw9jubNjwdRyVjm-fWD\" alt=\"A fierce bicyclist battles a dragon with a lance\" width=\"247\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Another fantabulous cover from Cecilia Granata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">JANUARY, 2020<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8188\"><em><strong>Boundaries: Say \u201cNo\u201d and Take Control of Your Life (Even if You're Conflict Avoidant)<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Expanded from the zine of the same name, Dr. Faith presents common problems people run into when it comes to personal boundaries, and offers advice on defining, understanding, implementing, and respecting the boundaries that are important to you and your loved ones.<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COVER TBA<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Can't wait for the book?<a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8188\"> Grab the zine version until the book's release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8081\"><em><strong>If You're Freaking Out, Read This: A Coping Workbook for Building Good Habits, Behaviors, and Hope for the Future <\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><br>by Simone DeAngelis, Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Simone shares the vital skills that she's learned over years of therapy, managing her mental health and remembering her reasons to live. Even if you can't afford a therapist or hospital stay and the people around you are anything but helpful, you can still use those same tools to get better. With a foreword by the one-and-only Dr. Faith Harper.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":286,\"height\":400,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8081\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/GooNZbJCJgy9UCiSce6eEDNRlYyauG8kbC4inrNFwpOeKzki_KoQRQmu7bD5QaTO-S5pSs-1NnOo5m6CoEC7CxpHTYssoZESSBureSLvcreRQ2U68TNhO0qgsbsDy6-iefKT7S4k\" alt=\"Simple green background with the pink and white words &quot;If You're Freaking Out Read This!&quot;\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">FEBRUARY, 2020<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9814\"><em><strong>Hardcore Anxiety: A Graphic Guide to Punk Rock and Mental Health<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Reid Chancellor<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nervous breakdowns, anxiety, seeking acceptance, attempting to overcome internalized demons, and reacting to harmful and oppressive symptoms\u2014punk rock has always embodied and emboldened our feelings and experiences, positive and negative. <em>Hardcore Anxiety<\/em> charts and tracks punk movements from the 70s till today, from small towns to stadiums, from the struggles in our heads to the people actively harming us in our communities. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"width\":236,\"height\":300,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9814\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/iY7qfhjmgeTaQL3hglOlhRxzipMOfOSiSyGKtPvjQBhq4gdy3hTqZuo9iBmE1d-Ts3G8PhfSuIn2XekWv6iy58Gz3wEIdB2S11sng1nMnITsD-oFwo3a3av7WjfjWoGE1bIQxHVW\" alt=\"Comic illustration of a punk wearing a flower teeshirt plays giant medication bottles like drums with sketches of people in the background.\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For questions related to sales or customer service, email Sidnee@MicrocosmPublishing.com<br>For media inquiries email Cyn@MicrocosmPublishing.com<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","my_excerpt_rendered":"\n<p>Oh, 2019, how happy we have been for you to arrive. For one thing, now we get to tell you all about this Fall&#8217;s new books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent post we announced 2019 as &#8220;The Year of Adventure,&#8221; and this season exemplifies that theme. From exploring new cities to making new friends (or treating the ones you have right); standing up for your self to building underground music scenes; finishing projects to handling freak-outs; these incredible titles take on adventures big and small, all set for release between September 2019 and February 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are proud and excited to share these amazing books (and some pretty fantastic covers!) with the world this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">SEPTEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2217\"><em><strong>This is San Francisco:The Ups, Downs, Ins, and Outs of the City by the Bay<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Alexander Barrett<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through thoughtful and funny anecdotes, essays, and illustrations, Barrett takes you on a journey through one of America\u2019s most famous cities and makes you wish you were right there with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/mOBDkDXstDV2a3jMCSq191eohZ05m-C5Na-cmYKW5gte1j-24k9Df6s30rybnioZRKq2Agh6nRqoxd9bPJ_Y9dXLxvloMeZ_HLxxmffD-pjg36uXXFlg4iWRryt74N6QB4lz6Dih\" alt=\"Colorful depiction of a white bird, hills, and a bridge over water.\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10331\"><em><strong>What About Tomorrow?: An Oral History of Russian Punk from the Soviet Era to Pussy Riot<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Alexander Herbert<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This oral history takes you through four decades of Punk evolution in Russia, from its origins in St Petersburg and Moscow to uniquely thriving punk scenes in the provincial capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10331\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.microcosmpublishing.com\/previews\/whatabouttomorrow_lg.jpg\" alt=\"A trio of punks look to the future on a red book cover with flags (soviet and Russian) and a radio tower in the background.\" width=\"250\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cover art (freshly painted!) by&nbsp;Matt Gauck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">OCTOBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10526\"><strong><em>Unfuck Your Intimacy Workbook: Using Science for Better Relationships, &amp; Dating<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Made to be a companion for her book, <a href=\"http:\/\/microcosm.pub\/intimacy\"><em>Unfuck Your Intimacy<\/em><\/a>, let this handy workbook guide you on your quest for healthier relationships and more excellent sex with the incredible Dr. Faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10526\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/j9_66j2dL4ymLMk5yEgCgQwTEKi8t8jorA_wpcgtjwHNR-XO8BK7iaDbnh4VbYiR46iGLWcMXFQlOyD8d7jLLwMBHaX1iiHpDu-RagirgUfrqiTtxe4w2eZA7UtpmJIhVj0WSME7\" alt=\"Colorful workbook cover featuring heart shaped puzzle pieces.\" width=\"259\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2909\"><em><strong>From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Jessie L. Kwak<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Chaos to Creativity will help guide you through the clutter and teach you how to focus on the good ideas, manage your project, make time in your life, and execute your passions to completion. Make great art by changing your chaotic creative force into productive power!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2909\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg.jpg 571w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fromchaos_lg-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">NOVEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9757\"><em><strong>Friending: Creating Meaningful, Lasting Adult Friendships<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><strong><br><\/strong>by Gina Handley Schmitt, MA LMHC<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re pretty sure no other book like this exists. Here you will learn the art of choosing and making friends, supporting them and letting them support you, maintaining friendships even when your life paths diverge, repairing friendships after a conflict, the difficult decision to break up a friendship, and much more. <br>Life is so much sweeter with good friends by your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/9757\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yh7O_9Ypa0g768PfYZ2aKiBAN4b0YTN1oVAEdloDcoCjYErU97x4-0A1j9WqCooMMKVDf6RAkQA1RAbAcdQZy4QKw5gm3UplS1DBg-tAywuAq-AMPKB1d2TN1qG0P7-MGH8zeXAN\" alt=\"Colorful young friends ride a tandem bike on a path through heart-shaped flowers.\" width=\"250\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cover by the incredible Cecilia Granata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2145\"><em><strong>The Life &amp; Times of Butch Dykes: Portraits of Artists, Leaders, and Dreamers Who Changed The World<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><br>by Eloisa Aquino<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout history, many women and nonbinary people have defied society&#8217;s expectations of feminine behavior and appearance in order to live a more authentic life. These short vignettes combine biographical sketches with evocative illustrations for an impact that is as bold, powerful, and inspirational as the brilliant artists, writers, and musicians they represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/2145\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/fi-ZRM6N6Mm_hag9mzb1zQV_ZCRm9Jlup9hMLu1Mq4cJ8So9739EQsuJOQ5D60BoB1omZAidQYJkhoTvp1D0y20DRA5wCnuMDaxTIrBq6ZwDNqAn66JXZwiIHim1xzotNhXpmQkK\" alt=\"A purple, pink, and teal book cover featuring historical icons.\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\"><em><strong>This Is Your Brain on Anger: Manage Your Irritability, Channel Your Frustrations, and Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Rage<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your brain actually knows what it&#8217;s doing, and anger can be a good thing sometimes\u2014just not if it&#8217;s ruining your life. Expanded from the zine of the same name, this is a brief, heady dose of neuroscience and cultural explanation of what anger is and what it does to you. There&#8217;s even a handy four-step checklist to help you deal with maddening situations after (or before) the fact, guidance on getting over things, and a chapter on forgiveness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1RwGdgCh-E5ammzlXOIgTn5fU98aoE_OOESjGW7dwF7-8mnVozyR7U9rREq1xs3c8Kc0f5NnMpv1kgqJwxCzNUHO8w78hX0qopmUvhnoQ3fsj4crMtZxcAa4o0GADhYtG-X2q5ma\" alt=\"Red book cover with line-art of a person whose head is a lit bomb\" width=\"311\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait for the book? <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/3794\">Grab the quick &amp; dirty zine version.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">DECEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10155\"><em><strong>Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycles, Feminism, &amp; Dragons<\/strong><\/em><\/a> <br>Edited by Elly Blue<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the great, winged, fire-breathing lizards of the west to the wise, flying serpents of the east, dragons play a powerful role in our myths and imaginations. In these fourteen stories and one comic, bicyclists encounter a diversity of dragons, whether foes or friends, hoarders or helpers, powerful symbols or terrifying and very real beasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/10155\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/e89JSKtGI46aNYL5xvSotyCprgxztQqvsVFMRuZP5ETSd1QhYf0f4CuA8WM4XcOTAazhzizTbK2g1GSwntilodTc2gfjJF7Uxo0yg65uW2zHui3aPDs_uUw9jubNjwdRyVjm-fWD\" alt=\"A fierce bicyclist battles a dragon with a lance\" width=\"247\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Another fantabulous cover from Cecilia Granata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">JANUARY, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8188\"><em><strong>Boundaries: Say \u201cNo\u201d and Take Control of Your Life (Even if You&#8217;re Conflict Avoidant)<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br>by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanded from the zine of the same name, Dr. Faith presents common problems people run into when it comes to personal boundaries, and offers advice on defining, understanding, implementing, and respecting the boundaries that are important to you and your loved ones.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVER TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait for the book?<a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8188\"> Grab the zine version until the book&#8217;s release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/8081\"><em><strong>If You&#8217;re Freaking Out, Read This: A Coping Workbook for Building Good Habits, Behaviors, and Hope for the Future <\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><br>by Simone DeAngelis, Faith G. 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