Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisMeet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him.This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about autism, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.Trade ReviewJude Welton once again has taken a complex issue and made it easy to understand. It embraces difference to make a difference…This format will allow anyone who reads it to have a greater understanding of autism and how to help. A must read for anyone who knows someone with autism. -- Sue Larkey, autism spectrum specialist, teacher and author of Making it a Success and Practical Sensory Programmes, AustraliaClear, concise, and compassionate, Can I Tell You About Autism is a comprehensive introduction to autism, and a great springboard for parents and teachers to use to explore autism with younger children. -- Joshua Muggleton, Assistant Psychologist with Asperger syndrome and author of Raising Martians – from Crash-landing to Leaving HomeThis book is very welcome as it adds to the literature on autism diagnosis and provides a framework to use when discussing the diagnosis of autism with a child…It could also be used the help other children – brothers and sisters or classmates, to understand autism. -- from the Foreword by Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of BirminghamHalf of this book is Tom's story about his autism, and the other half is a detailed explanation about how adults can help, including creating structure for the child, using visual supports and social stories, and coping with toileting issues and challenging behaviour... Tom explains what autism fells like to him, what he likes and dislikes, and how people around him can help. There is a list of books and DVDs for adults, and a comprehensive range of useful websites from around the world. There is also a personal profile at the very end of the book that could be of great use... Black and white illustrations in Tom's story add to the text. -- Healthy Books blogYoung Tom has autism; in this book we discover what this means for him. - how it makes him feel and what helps him... the author, in this little book, presented autism concisely so it is understandable for everyone be they parent, teacher, support worker, other children or merely interested adult. With its additional how to help sections, 'jargon busting' explanations, and resource listings, this is an excellent introductory book recommended for use at home or school; indeed older primary pupils can usefully read it for themselves. -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub blog *Following the child's narrative, including his difficulties with sensory overload, social communication and his need for routine, the author elaborates with further information under the heading "How adults can help". Some very practical tips are provided on the use of visual supports, and how they can be included in different environments to help the child through the day... complex issues are addressed throughout in a reader-friendly way making this a comprehensive introduction to Autism - a useful resource for anyone who is new to engaging with a person with Autism. -- Autism Western AustraliaTable of ContentsForeword by Dr Glenys Jones. Introduction for adults. Introduction for children. 1. Introducing Tom, who has autism. 2. Mind blindness. 3. Listening. 4. Talking. 5. Body language. 6. Playing. 7. Routines and repetition. 8. Preparing for change. 9. Hidden rules. 10. Sounds, sights, touch, tastes and smells. 11. Body movements. 12. Daily life. 13. Special interests. 14. How adults can help. 15. More about autism. Recommended reading, resources, websites and organisations. Template to create a personal profile for a child with autism.

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Book SynopsisA fabulous collection of life-affirming quotes to uplift and inspire anyone who needs a little shot of courage, self-belief and confidenceSometimes it's easy to lose sight of the things that make us special, but you are unique and wonderful just as you are, and the wise words in these pages are here to inspire you to find your zest for life. This little book of uplifting quotations will help you celebrate what makes you sparkle, shine and stand out from the crowd.From Judy Garland to Jim Morrison, these carefully chosen quotes come from an inspiring array of awesome thinkers, powerful people and insightful celebrities. Featuring a vibrant design to bring out your inner pizzazz, Never Lose Your Sparkle is sure to deliver a dose of dazzle to every day.Let this pocket-sized package of positivity inspire you to stand tall and be your best self, because there's no one quite like you!

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Book Synopsis'This book combines great works of art with great thoughts from the likes of Sophocles, Harriet Tubman and Charlie Chaplin….. Intended to be a "journey" to help you through any stage of life, this book will leave your soul feeling well and truly soothed.' – Katharine Spurrier, Daily MailSHORTLISTED for best Wellbeing Book in the Health & Wellbeing Awards 2023.Take a transformative journey to improve your mental wellbeing with this sumptuous collection of 80 paintings and uplifting quotes. Ravenous Butterflies is the online brainchild of artist Lisa Azarmi and was designed to provide a safe sanctuary for emotional wellbeing. An Apothecary of Art is a soothing blend of 80 beautiful paintings and inspiring, comforting and uplifting quotes to lift the spirit, calm the mind and heal the soul. The contents page is artfully divided into 24 emotional journeys that suggest routes in which to navigate the book to explore different feelings along the way, and to provide comfort and solace in difficult times. Within these pages you will find both the works of world-renowned masters and the paintings of lesser-known talents paired with uplifting thoughts from great poets, writers and thinkers. A biographical section on the featured artists will provide context on your new favourite finds. This inspiring debut collection from Ravenous Butterflies features 80 exquisite works of art from the likes of Modigliani, Hasui Kawase, and Thomas Cooper Gotch with accompanying quotes from inspirational voices including Sappho, Pablo Neruda and Harriet Tubman. This illumination of the power of art as a source of wellbeing is modern yet timelessly beautiful – the perfect book to dip into to lift your spirits. Trade Review‘Intended to be a “journey” to help you through any stage of life, this book will leave your soul feeling well and truly soothed’, Daily Mail, Katharine Spurrier‘The ideal gift for your nearest and dearest who are looking to live a more mindful life, An Apothecary of Art to Soothe Your Soul is a testament to the healing power of art.’ Love Reading'It’s a lovely, gentle book, best experienced in your favourite armchair with a cup of tea and a packet of chocolate malted milk biscuits. There can be no higher praise’, Daily Mail, Marcus Berkmann

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Sleep is a beautifully colour-illustrated guide to achieving deep, natural, clean sleep. Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan explains why a good night's sleep is essential in today's demanding, 24/7, technology-driven world, introduces us to the science of sleep and teaches us that the secret of good sleep is to get out of our head and back into our body. Using a unique combination of Eastern and Western practices, including yoga, ayurveda and body-awareness techniques, and with an abundance of invaluable advice and techniques, Dr Nerina guides the reader on their personal journey back to sleep.

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Book SynopsisWhen Students Love to Learn and Teachers Love to TeachIn this revolutionary book, Marshall Rosenberg empowers educators to transform schools into life-serving, learning-rich environments that maximize the potential of each student. Filled with insight, adaptable exercises and role-plays, Life-Enriching Education gives educators practical skills to generate mutually respectful classroom relationships. Discover how our language and organizational structures directly impact student potential, trust, self-esteem and student enjoyment in their learning. Rediscover the joy of teaching in a classroom where each person's needs are respected! Learn Practical Skills to:- Maximize student potential- Strengthen your classroom community- Resolve and prevent conflicts peacefully- Improve the quality of classroom and school relationshipsTrade Review"Offers teachers a proven process and skills for creating a classroom environment in which their students can thrive I highly recommend it." --Dr. Thomas Gordon, author, Parent Effectiveness Training and Teacher Effectiveness TrainingTable of ContentsUnleash the Beast!; The Order of Nine Angles; The Werewolf Order; The Nameless Sodality.

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Book SynopsisAll the best words of wisdom from experienced mums are compiled in this charming little book, sharing tips and advice to make life that little bit easier during pregnancy and motherhood. Ideal for a handy bedside pick-me-up when a mum is tired and overwhelmed and in need of a little thought gem to keep her going. Readers are treated to a tip per page, making the book easy to dip into when a little guiding light is needed. From time and money saving tips and gentle ways of steering your child towards good eating and sleeping routines, to coping with the mountain of advice offered. There are sections on birth, feeding, weaning, changing, clothing, sleeping, playing, learning, travel, you and also twins. A thoughtful gift to celebrate pregnancy, for any new baby celebration or a baby shower. To create a gorgeous gift set these books and journals are a lovely accompaniment: Bump To Birthday The Story Of Us Hopes & Wishes Here are some example tips from this gift book: • Clothes can fit again once your toddler stops wearing nappies so don't be too keen to get rid of those little outfits. • Leave nursery school with conviction when you drop your child off - say goodbye and don't linger as this may upset your child. • Take a spare set of clothes for your child (and you if possible) on day trips. You will need them on at least one occasion! • Let yourself ask for help. It could be the best thing you ever do. Made with paper & love, from you to me. Why we love it Lovely illustrations on super soft, silky paper make this a sensational gift for new parents. We love the fact that these tips are all from new mums, and it’s great to see that parents of twins and their top tips have been included.

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Book SynopsisWhether we are over-eager or burnt-out grandparents, very involved or unsure how to help grandparents, this heart-warming little book can help us to be the best grandparent that we can possibly be, being there for, and bringing out the best in, our beloved grandchildren.

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Book SynopsisConflict is an inevitable part of life, knowing how to deal with it is key. Looking for a flash of inspiration to solve a tricky problem? Want some tried and tested tactics to help you gain the upper hand in a sticky situation? You need The Little Art of War Book, a collection of over 170 quotes drawn straight from the ancient treatise by China's most famous warrior and philospher, Sun Tzu. Written 2,500 years ago, the Art of War has not only influenced the greatest military leaders throughout history, but studied by modern-day politicians, business consultants, football coaches and video gamers, too. 'To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.' 'The best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.' 'In the wise leader's plans, considerations of advantage and of disadvantage will be blended together.' 'No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique.' Table of ContentsLeadership • Knowledge • Planning • Strategy • Tactics • Victory.

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Book SynopsisThis self-help book is for people who have gained weight because they have lost touch with using natural hunger and fullness signals to guide their eating. This book shows you how to relearn to eat in tune with your body, whilst still eating your favourite foods, taking one manageable step at a time. It is the antithesis to ‘going on a diet’. It is also the antidote to ‘clean eating’, as you eat what you already, and have always, loved instead of a prescribed set of acceptable foods. The unique position of The Appetite Doctor’s appetite retraining programme is that it bridges biology and psychology and puts the focus on specific habit change, all while taking into account the natural resistance we have to making changes. It teaches you how to work with, not against, your body. This book contains the following chapters: 1. A New Approach to Weight Loss 2. The Appetite System – an overview of the science behind your taste buds and digestion, introducing Dr McCarthy’s concept of the Appetite Pendulum. 3. The Psychology of Eating and Appetite 4. Stop Eating When You’re Full 5. Establish a New Routine 6. Tackle Your Saboteurs 7. Wait Until You’re Definitely Hungry 8. Stop Emotional Eating 9. Know What to Eat 10. Maintain Your New Weight.

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Book SynopsisHandy and inspirational tips and lists – how to reduce plastic consumption, clean with eco-friendly products and working with the seasons to bring the outdoors inside. A beautifully produced book on interiors with a focus on sustainability and wellbeing and creating a home with the environment in mind. Inspiration and tips for creating a sustainable home without compromising on style. In The Sustainable Home, interiors writer and photographer Ida Magntorn shows how to create a harmonious, beautiful and functional home that is sustainable in the long run. Taking inspiration from real homes, and following the motto reuse, reduce, recycle – Ida shares new ways to think when decorating – combining low environmental impact with individual style. Room by room, she offers practical and positive advice to create a greener home, including: Clever ways to eco-boost the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room and laundry Choosing natural paint colours and lighting that will save energy and boost your mood Where to find great second-hand furniture (and best options if you buy new) Inspiration for changing up your décor without buying anything How to go on a plastic diet A guide to locally sourced plants and flowers to green your air and how to propagate them How to make your own cleaning products without chemicals How to sort your waste Big changes and small tweaks sit side by side, with the aim to make everyday life as free from toxins and as eco-friendly as possible. Illustrated throughout with photographs of homes that are both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing, going beyond Scandi minimalism to show elements of industrial and natural, pops of colour and hints of maximalism.

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Book SynopsisHow can I tell what I really want?How can I stop doing things I don't enjoy?How do random rewards control our behaviour?How can I avoid doomscrolling?In this book, Professor Robert West and his son, Jamie, once again delve into the psychology of motivation, this time focussing on our animal brain', the part responsible for habits, instincts and desires.Packed with information, humour and practical tips, React explores the basic building blocks of behaviour and reveals how we can take control of our impulses so they work for, rather than against, us.Robert West is Professor Emeritus of Health Psychology at University College London (UCL) and an Associate of UCL's Centre for Behaviour Change. He is a former Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Addiction, and he has published more than 900 scholarly works including books on behaviour change and addiction. Jamie West is a writer, performer and musician. He holds a BA in English from UCL and an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University.

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Book SynopsisONE OF PEOPLE MAGAZINE'S BEST SUMMER READS 20225* 'A jaw-dropping memoir' - THE TELEGRAPH'One of the maddest memoirs you'll read this year... a beautiful, warm, funny book.' -The Times'Extraordinary' -The Guardian'A wholly absorbing page-turner that everyone will want to read. You should probably buy two.' -Kirkus Starred Review'A riveting debut.' -People Magazine'By turns hilarious, wrenching, and achingly tender.' -Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author'A remarkable and wise book, two memoirs braided together with such tendresse that readers will come to believe the ironic title in earnest' -LA TIMES'Riveting and hilariously funny' - The TimesFor most of her life, Chrysta Bilton was one member of a small, if dysfunctional, family of four. There was her sister, Kaitlyn, her hedonistic, glamorous, gay mum Debra, and Jeffrey, who Debra hand-picked, in an LA hairdressers, to be the father of her children. During Chrysta's unstable childhood, Debra struggled to keep the family afloat and Jeffrey wandered in and out of their lives.Then, in her twenties, Chrysta discovered that her father had secretly donated his sperm over 500 times - and that she had at least 35 other siblings.A Normal Family is a captivating coming-of-age memoir about Chrysta's reckoning with the secrets both parents had carefully kept from her. Heartfelt, warm and funny, it's a story of embracing the family we have, in all the forms we find it.Trade ReviewBilton's twisty life story is fascinating, and her eye for detail and ability to plumb her painful past for meaning make this a riveting debut. * PEOPLE magazine *This beautiful, warm, funny book is a testament to human resilience, forgiveness and humour. It is also a love letter to an extraordinary mother. * The Times *Is there anything original left to say about surviving a dysfunctional upbringing? A Normal Family by Chrysta Bilton takes this question almost as a dare. * BOOKPAGE *Vulnerable and omniscient * USA TODAY *Extraordinary * The Guardian *5* - A jaw-dropping memoir * The Telegraph *One of the maddest memoirs you'll read this year... a beautiful, warm, funny book. * The Times *A wholly absorbing page-turner that everyone will want to read. You should probably buy two. * Kirkus *I thought my family was complicated until I read Chrysta Bilton's wonderful memoir about the unique collection of irresistible characters in her life. Bilton has a big heart, gentle wisdom, keen eye and lovely wit. She's a gifted writer with an astonishing story to tell. * David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy *By turns hilarious, wrenching, and achingly tender, this is a memoir about family that turns the whole idea of family upside down. Bilton writes beautifully, with sharp insight and a light touch, about her harrowing, astonishing journey into understanding her parents, her (very) extended family, and herself. * Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of 'On Animals' and 'Rin Tin Tin' *A Normal Family had me absolutely riveted from beginning to end. Chrysta Bilton has woven an impeccable narrative about the explosion of love, betrayal, addiction, and menagerie of animals that made up her madcap and calamitous childhood. The story is dominated by Bilton's hedonistic, cult-inclined, womanizing, unstable and uncanny lesbian single mother, who had to make it up as she went along, and is surely one of the most mesmerizing "characters" in recent memoir. A Normal Family narrowly escapes being a tragedy, redeemed by Bilton's compassionate storytelling and unwavering love for her untraditional family. * Stephanie Danler, author of 'Sweetbitter' *It's hard to put into words the many ways this book spoke to me. Normal Family reads like a thriller with its core mystery being the very meaning of life itself: vividly specific but also universal, with family as protagonist and antagonist, but always the hero. * Ry Russo-Young, filmmaker (Nuclear Family) *Chrysta Bilton's astonishing, wildly unpredictable memoir Normal Family starts out as rollicking and suspenseful and only ramps up from there, becoming by turns frightening, riotously funny, and finally quite moving. * Robert Kolker, New York Times bestselling author of 'Hidden Valley Road' *Eloquently written and compulsively readable, Bilton's jaw-dropping coming-of-age memoir-and the love and survival found within its pages-is one readers won't soon forget. * Library Journal *A remarkable and wise book, two memoirs braided together with such tendresse that readers will come to believe the ironic title in earnest * LA Times *An ebullient debut that proves it's love, not DNA, that makes a family * PEOPLE magazine *

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Book SynopsisHow can we become more in tune with nature, even in the heart of the city? Once upon a time, a burnt-out Claire Dunn spent a year living off the grid in a wilderness survival experiment. Yet love and the possibilities of human connection drew her back to the city, where she soon found herself as overscheduled, addicted to her phone, and lost in IKEA as the rest of us. Given all the city offers — comfort, convenience, community, and opportunity — she wants to stay. But to do so, she’ll have to learn how to rewild her own urban soul. Claire swims in city rivers, forages in the suburbs, and explores many other practices to connect to the world around her. Rewilding the Urban Soul is a field guide to being at one with nature, wherever you are.Trade Review‘In Rewilding the Urban Soul, Claire asks an important question, “How can I expect us to fall in love with the world in the way that’s so needed if it’s dependent on going bush for a year? No, it has to be possible, right where we are.” A cliffhanger from that point on, Claire’s wonderful storytelling, research, and perspectives make it clear it’s not only possible, but it’s incredibly healing and fun! This book is essential for our times.’ -- Jon Young, author of Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature and What the Robin Knows‘This beautiful and hopeful new memoir by Claire Dunn, about reconnecting with nature in the city, will leave you informed and inspired.’ * Stylist *‘Love makes us move to the city. Duty makes us stay. But how do we create a liveable habitat for our bodies and spirits and relations in these murderous places? You might find the answer in this book.’ -- Tyson Yunkaporta, author of Sand Talk‘In this beautifully written book, Claire Dunn encourages the reader to welcome back the fox woman with her untameable pelt and unfamiliar woody scent, to cherish numinous encounters, to fall in love with the world, to be enchanted once again. She inspires the possibility to wildness, both inner and outer, for all those living within city limits and beyond. Rewilding the Urban Soul will stir people’s souls, for sure.’ -- Miriam Lancewood, author of Woman in the Wilderness and Wild at Heart‘Claire Dunn, author of the classic My Year Without Matches, takes her next step into rewilding — the process of waking to the sit spot we call Earth. Even in cities, where the majority of people now live, we can still become indigenous to our universe. I was deeply moved by the eloquence of each page and the soul that fuels her words.’ -- Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods‘Looking for what’s untamed and true, but you’re ensconced in the city? No need to leave town. The wild is all around you — and in you, and as you — and you could not have a more seasoned, engaging, or big-hearted guide than Claire Dunn, she who has devoted years to wandering trail, thicket, and waterway, as well as the urban wilds. No matter your address, this deeply wise and spellbinding book is your portal out of the Matrix and into the Real, into the windswept world as beloved, into the mysteries of both nature and your own psyche, a siren’s song you cannot afford to resist.’ -- Bill Plotkin, author of Soulcraft, Wild Mind, and The Journey of Soul Initiation‘In the same way that Wohlleben wants us to visit the woods to connect with nature, Claire Dunn implores us to search for it within our urban environments. Spawned from a year living completely off-grid, Dunn explores the practices that make it possible for even the most ardent city slicker to enjoy a healthier relationship with the wilderness that surrounds us all.’ * Happy Mag, starred review *‘Part memoir, part urgent appeal, Claire Dunn’s new book explores how our urban lives can become more intimate with nature … [Rewilding the Urban Soul] is made of love, and it draws us in.’ -- Tracy Sorensen * The Newtown Review of Books *‘[T]hose intrigued by the wildness just beyond their apartment windows will find this to be a gem.’ * Publishers Weekly *Praise for My Year Without Matches: ‘This is a brave and adventurous book - a memoir that took me into the heart of the wilderness through the eyes of a courageous young woman. Claire’s writing is full of life and profound surprises. She writes with stunning intricacy of the world around her as she is caught in the spell of the wilderness. Read, and you will be caught in the ripple of the land as Claire leads us into alien yet intimate landscapes.’ -- Anne Deveson AO, author of Tell Me I'm Here and ResiliencePraise for My Year Without Matches: ‘Claire Dunn’s account of her year of living simply is so beautifully written, with such wisdom, wit and heart, and so many well-observed details, that you feel yourself alongside a dear friend, seeing and experiencing all she does, and hoping the journey will never end. This is the best, most honest book I have read in a long time.’ -- Louise Southerden, award-winning travel writerPraise for My Year Without Matches: ‘This is a surprising and remarkable account of one woman's quest to reconnect with the earth and herself. Written with raw honesty, humour, and poetic beauty, Claire swept me along through the swamps and mountaintops of her experience. Thrumming with the sounds of nature, read this book and hear in yourself the call to the wilds.’ -- John Seed, co-author of Thinking Like a Mountain

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Book SynopsisInhabiting a landscape, walking a landscape, writing a place and time For Linda Cracknell, exposure to wind, rock, mist, and salt water is integral to her writing process. She follows Susan Sontag’s advice to “Love words, agonise over sentences, and pay attention to the world,” observing and writing her landscapes from the particulars of each moment. In this varied essay collection, Linda backpacks on a small island that is connected to the mainland only at low tide. In winter snow, she hikes the wooded hillside close to her home, a place she is intimately familiar with in all seasons. And she retraces over three days the steps of a trek made by her parents seven decades earlier. She explores her inspirations, in nature and from other artists and their work, and she offers thoughtful writing prompts. Reading this collection will take you to new places, open your eyes to the world, and suggest ways to take note and make notes as you go—to inspire your own attentive looking, journaling, and writing practice. Trade Review “A revealing and meditative reflection on writing and the facilitation of writing … Cracknell’s deep engagement with and love of nature runs through the essays … What elevates these essays … is their sheer depth and range … A fantastic insight into the creative process and the necessity of the wilderness to the construction, presentation and consumption of art. Whether to help your own creativity or simply to learn the art of Serious Noticing, this book is an inspiring read for every writer or nature-lover.” -- The Bottle Imp

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling book helps social workers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve best practice in applying the Care Act 2014. The Care Act 2014 is a pivotal piece of legislation for adults with social care needs. It is particularly important for social workers, as it sets out the legislative context for the core social work processes that apply to all adults. The Social Worker’s Guide to the Care Act 2014 is a thoughtfully crafted resource that places social workers at the centre of the legal landscape. It takes a distinctive approach by honing in on what truly matters to social workers: assessing needs and formulating care and support plans that align with eligible requirements. Through a blend of key concepts, case examples, and critical evaluation, the book enhances legal literacy in a way that empowers social workers. It equips social workers with a clear understanding of the legal framework within which they operate, enabling them to make informed professional judgements and apply their expertise effectively. This eagerly awaited second edition reflects extensive revisions based on valuable insights derived from judicial reviews, Ombudsman decisions, and in-depth research. Drawing from the author's extensive experience in providing training on the Care Act, the revised edition introduces two new sections that delve into the realms of professional judgement and defensible decisions—essential areas of focus for social workers. Additionally, it incorporates the amendments made to the Care Act 2014 by the Health and Care Act 2022. This substantially revised second edition of The Social Worker's Guide to the Care Act 2014 will be your invaluable companion in navigating the complexities of social work and will be a source of knowledge, empowerment, and guidance. Trade Review “Every social worker in England who works with adults needs a good knowledge of the Care Act. Whether newly qualified, several years into practice or an old hand this is the book that provides that knowledge. It is one of the key texts for practitioners I use again and again”. -- Luke Geoghegan, Head of Policy and Research, BASW…” I teach social work law on a social work programme. The Care Act 2014 is a large and complex piece of legislation which can confuse students when it is first introduced to them. It is, however, the most significant act relating to adult social care to emerge in recent years and, therefore, crucial that social work students understand it. Pete Feldon’s meticulous eye and attention to detail will be extremely useful for students and practitioners. The book brings together definitions (where they exist), case law and guidance in an accessible and helpful way. The work will also assist me with my own research about how far carers are aware of their rights under the Care Act 2014. I recommend this book to social work students and practitioners for its detailed consideration of evidence and legal context and for its emphasis on a social worker’s ‘professional judgement’, particularly during times where the skills, values and knowledge of qualified social workers are in danger of being overlooked." -- Vita Snowden * Lecturer, Dept of Social and Community Studies, University of Derby *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction First contact Assessment of needs Eligibility determination The duty and power to meet needs Charging and financial assessment Care and support planning Review Safeguarding enquiries Safeguarding – types of abuse, SABs Substantially difficulty with involvement Disputes Working with the NHS and housing Other modification and additions Professional judgement

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Book SynopsisPizza, pasta, tiramisu - surely these can't feature in a healthy low-carb diet!? However, the Mediterranean diet is widely acclaimed for its health benefits, and in the hands of Italian food and low-carb specialists Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi, everyone's favourite cuisine can become part of a healthy eating lifestyle.With ninety-three years of cooking experience and several bestsellers between them, Katie and Giancarlo have become leading advocates for the health benefits of a low-carb diet. Here, they show you how, in more than 80 fabulous Italian recipes, you can still eat some of the tastiest food on the planet while shedding weight and achieving a healthier, happier and more energized you.Using the Caldesi's bespoke CarbScale, The Low Carb Italian Kitchen ensures that anyone can enjoy delicious low-carb Italian food. From sugar-free dolci and low-carb pizza to portion-controlled pasta with abundant vegetables and delicious antipasti.

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Book SynopsisTo a passing stranger, Carrie is just an ordinary woman living an ordinary life... and that's exactly the way she wants to keep it. In a sleepy little seaside town, she occupies herself day-to-day without incidents or drama, until someone comes along who threatens her private world of sorrow and regret.

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Book SynopsisAn essential book for all existing and aspiring school governors in England which tells you everything you need to know about the role. Across primary and secondary, each of the roles within the governing body are fully outlined including teacher, parent, community and foundation school governors. It explores the responsibilities of school governors and covers all different types of schools including multi-academy trusts. Meetings, safeguarding and governor's roles in monitoring are discussed, and much more. Using case studies to illustrate how governors work within schools, each chapter also outlines the key issues through discussion points, checklists and suggested activities to use with small working groups, committees or full boards. With the author's own extensive experience of being a governor at both primary and secondary level, the reader can be assured that they are receiving excellent advice and will be fully prepared to take up their governor role.Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is governance? An introduction Chapter 2. School governors (Executive head/headteacher/head of school Teacher/non-teaching representative) Chapter 3. External governors (Parent Community Foundation Co-opted) Chapter 4. Governor’s roles (Chair Sub committees chair Safeguarding SEND Subject or other area focused roles Complaints and appeals Involvement in recruitment of staff) Chapter 5. Governors’ meetings Chapter 6. Governors’ roles in monitoring Chapter 7. School governors and controlling bodies (LA, Academies, MATs) Chapter 8. Governance and Inspections (SIAMS and general) Chapter 9. Glossary of terms Chapter 10. Further support- training, mentoring, governor conferences 11 Index

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Book SynopsisThis is an indispensible guide to one of the most difficult challenges faced by some daughters of narcissistic mothers: the option of breaking off all contact with their mothers. Bestselling author, Danu Morrigan provides helpful, honest, realistic and empowering advice for all who have decided this is the right choice for them.

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Book SynopsisThis reprint of the original CPA Press version explores the fundamental issue of how we defend ourselves against conflict and suffering through characteristic psychological mechanisms reflected in the natal chart. Both the pathological dimensions of defences and their creative contribution to the personality are carefully explored through the zodiac signs and through the multi-levelled planetary symbols Saturn and Chiron, to reveal the many ways in which we both protect and injure ourselves when confronted with what we experience as life's threatening face. The seminar format brings complex psychological material alive in an accessible way, and ample case material highlights chracteristic human behaviour patterns. This volume is a profound revelation of the creative ways in which we can approach what may initially seem like our greatest failings.

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Book SynopsisWe''ve all heard the phrase & the moment when my life changed forever''. Some of us can even pinpoint it in our own lives; the birth of a child, the acceptance letter to a degree programme, the decision to make a momentous change. The Turning Point is an anthology of personal accounts, showcasing the extraordinary and unexpected moments that have completely altered everyday lives.Each of the 40 stories in this book offers a rare glimpse into the turning point of the writer''s life. Hand-picked as the most extraordinary entries received in an international writing competition, they are eclectic, diverse and entirely immersive. From stray bullets in Los Angeles to falling in love in the Australian countryside, you will find much to enjoy and think about.This is the perfect book to read in snapshots, or to dive into and not resurface until you''ve read every fascinating account. Beautifully presented, it makes an ideal addition to your coffee table, or gift for a loved one. With sections on Love, Changes, Momentous Decisions, Tragedy, Vivid and Learning Moments, every reader is sure to find stories which relate and inspire.Pick up The Turning Point today and find out about the moment when love came along in a note under a windscreen wiper, when the death of a new friend inspired a teenager to live life to its fullest, and more, in this captivating insight into the human condition.

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Book SynopsisScience has proved that smiling not only gives your mood a boost but helps your body release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits – including literally lengthening your lifespan. That’s right. By harnessing the incredible life-improving powers of adorable, tiny animals, this book will help you live longer. Featuring pint-sized pigs, teensy kittens, miniature bunnies and the smallest, cutest creatures out there, we’ve compiled this collection for whenever you need a pick-me-up.

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Book SynopsisThe importance of personal space in a changing world. In Alone Time, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology Sybil Geldart, PhD draws on personal anecdotes, case studies, and research to help you live well despite an ever-changing world.Taking time on your own allows you to take a slower, more deliberate pace and explore inner strengths, set goals and overcome problems. Practicing solitude is an age-old part of Eastern traditions of health and well-being, and ensuring some personal space and time alone–when self-initiated–will help you live a more fulfilled life. In Alone Time, Dr. Geldart shows how solitude allows us time for self-reflection, to gain self-knowledge, and to seek a better understanding of others. Perfect for all life stages, from school-leavers and young professionals on,Alone Time includes tips, advice and exercises to help boost mental health and attain that elusive work–life balance.Dr. Geldart also show

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Book SynopsisCome on a journey to enrich your relationships with the land on which you live and with your ancestors.Learn to walk in two worlds: the Western world and your inner Indigenous cosmos. Through a 52-week journey of reflections, practical exercises, Indigenous storytelling and knowledge-sharing, this guide will support you to respectfully connect with your own ancestors as well as ancestors of the lands where you live, whether you identify as Indigenous or not. There are stories to inspire you and help you feel seen, exercises to illuminate blind spots and tools to heal individual and intergenerational wounds. You will learn to divine and work within your own medicine wheel and to enrich your spirit by integrating authentic earth-based rituals and ceremonies into your life.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to live a life of gratitude!Are you ready to live a life of gratitude but don''t know where or how to start? The simplest and most effective way to begin your journey of gratitude is by rewiring your brain to look for the good that already exists in your life. When you focus on the good, the good gets better. Update your mindset and greatly change your life for the better by starting a daily gratitude practice with this fun, easy to follow gratitude journal. We love journaling first thing in the morning, but you can do it whenever works best for you. At first you may forget days here and there, but we encourage you to keep going even if you miss a day - it''s all about the bigger picture. As you continue your daily gratitude practice it will become second nature; not just in the pages of this journal but in your day-to-day life, and that''s where the real magic happens! We are so excited for you to start living your most beautiful life with 12 months'' wort

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Book SynopsisA poetry collection focused on grief and the many ways it can impact a family. The death of a youngest child. An alcoholic and distant father. A grief-stricken family. A tentative faith. These are the building blocks of Boy, a sequence of poems that explores how death and loss color memory and influence the ways family members relate to each other and to their shared history. Inspired by the death of her own younger brother, Tracy Youngblom has written a poetry collection that serves as a companion to grief. This book is for those who love poetry and those who are intimidated by it, those interested in the way childhood experience shapes life, and those interested in the psychology of addiction.Trade Review“‘I cried into a plaid shirt,’ Tracy Youngblom writes about the funeral of her younger brother. ‘Even / birdsong tacked to air scratched / our ears.’ Defiantly observant, fiercely intelligent, we meet the speaker of this book-length sequence as the pre-teen middle sister watching her family crumble and, decades later, as the mother of her own boys grappling with the past's ‘fragmented, mosaiced / wreckage.’ Youngblom pulls no punches here. In her thoroughly engrossing narrative, we find not elegy, but the powerful and intimate chronicle of a woman seeking answers.” * Annie Kim, author of 'Into the Cyclorama' and 'Eros, Unbroken' *“When Tracy Youngblom is a child herself, her younger brother dies, in a quick and utterly random accident. And then—the world goes on. This is the intimate and unvarnished truth of how that happens in a family, and the reality is so much more complex and varied than you could imagine: cold, desperate, cynical, cyclical, beautiful. Somehow Youngblom creates poems that are both unflinching and exquisite—just please read this book, you will never forget it.” * Kirsten Dierking, author of 'One Red Eye,' 'Northern Orchards,' and 'Tether' *"Though the individual poems capture unique insights into narrative microcosms, this work’s most generous offering is its presentation of a considered thought process on death and theodicy, arriving at the ongoing existential resilience that allowed the book’s own composition." * Michael Collins, Atticus Books *Table of ContentsPrologue"Imagine a mirror dropped" 1: The Other True Story"Before his heartbeat it was Christmas" "When my melon mother finally expelled" "The moon, that big innocent eye" "Up close everything is different" "A boy in a field is just a boy" "Breeze draws everything upward: sheets" "Stairs: a way to enter" “Late June: our world is giddy" "Such portent at your birth"2: Slide Becomes Fall"Summer: it’s wild, no holds barred" "In 1972, everyone has a finished basement" "Middle sister, I had time to grow" "Late June heat. I play catch" "We think a lot. But we can’t think" 3: Barely Any Words"To get really good at something" "Memories are like this: beach" "Silence of aftermath" "It sucks to be pure and predictable" "Even when it appears, the truth" "We could tell there was snot dripping" "We didn't know him except" "His objects are hidden all over"4: Suddenly Incomprehensible"The funeral has passed, we" "Jesus and Lazarus came back” "Look, it's the moon" "That first Christmas: presents" "The moon was just past full" "September came with its flagrant" “We prayed for others, not" 5: No Leaving“Aristotle Said” 6: Shapeless as the Dark"The way the wind holds its breath" "This is how to bear losing" "Never a time I get up when" "Indian summer carves" "My sister stares at me" "There were so many who didn’t know”“First, I chose the man—leapt” "So many ways to fall: carrying" “When my oldest son fell down the stairs" "Each time one of my three boys" "His arm was in a cast from his recent fall" "They will devour the centers" 7: Cries of Such Pitch "Two things I have learned" "I may have gotten this wrong" "Suppose the carrots I tug" "Not a field—a garden" "So strange I want to" "I am 50, and I've never seen" "We go to the house of fun" "Holding onto belief" "I am still surrounded by boys”

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Book SynopsisFor most of her adult life, Dara Kurtz kept a Ziploc bag of letters written by her mother who passed away from cancer when she was twenty-eight years old. The bag also included other letters written by her long-departed grandmothers. These letters gave Dara a glimpse into their lives and personalities at the time the letters were written. They offered her so much wisdom and relevance and taught her so many beautiful, life lessons that Dara decided to share their story, the incredible love between Jewish mothers and daughters, and the wisdom passed on from one generation to the next. As a mother, Dara has passed down these family traditions and wisdom to her two daughters, who now carry on the legacy contained in the Ziploc bag bridging the generations of women in their family. She unexpected discovered that this is best done through the lens of love and through the hand-written word.

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLISTNPR “BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR” SELECTIONNEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE A virtuosic debut from a gifted violinist searching for a new mode of artistic becomingHow does time shape consciousness and consciousness, time? Do we live in time, or does time live in us? And how does music, with its patterns of rhythm and harmony, inform our experience of time?Uncommon Measure explores these questions from the perspective of a young Korean American who dedicated herself to perfecting her art until performance anxiety forced her to give up the dream of becoming a concert solo violinist. Anchoring her story in illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, Hodges traces her own passage through difficult family dynamics, prejudice, and enormous personal expectations to come to terms with the meaning of a life reimagined—one still shaped by classical music but moving toward the freedom of improvisation.Trade ReviewNational Book Award LonglistNPR “Best Books of the Year” selectionSmithsonian Magazine “Best Books of the Year” selectionMarginalian “Favorite Books of the Year” selectionNew York Times “Editors’ Choice” selectionPoets & Writers “Page One” selection“Uncommon and genre-defying.” —Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times“Incandescent.” —Kat Chow, New York Times Book Review“Hodges undertakes a captivating study of the science of time—physics and music—in this very special memoir that defies categorization.” —NPR“[Uncommon Measure] will resonate with both music and science lovers alike, who will appreciate the bridges Hodges draws between scientific disciplines, music theory and her life.” —Shi En Kim, Smithsoniam Magazine“Hodges considers the elemental truth pulsating beneath our experience of music and of our very lives.” —Maria Popova, Marginalian“This is one those rare books that inspires one to go back time and again to re-read a sentence simply because of the elegance and penetrating insight with which it is written. . . . Unputdownable.” —Julian Haylock, The Strad“Uncommon Measure is a memoir in essays, but twists the genre by infusing it with neuroscience, physics and intoxicating descriptions of music. . . . Relatable and elegant. . . . An enchanting look into the world of classical music and beyond.” —Hana Zittel, Birdy magazine“With carefully wrought lyricism, Hodges provides music history and mature insight.” —Martha Anne Toll, Electric Literature“Uncommon Measure is an uncommon book, both in topic and technique. . . . I couldn’t help falling in love with Natalie Hodges’ bittersweet nostalgia, dry wit, and seductive, ‘backstage pass’ point of view.” —Grace Utomo, International Examiner“Korean American violinist Hodges debuts with a literary mosaic of invention, inquiry, and wonder that interrogates classical music, quantum entanglement, the Tiger Mother stereotype, and the fluidity of time. . . . In restrained yet lyrical prose, Hodges . . . offer[s] a luminous meditation on the ways in which art, freedom, and identity intertwine. This impresses at every turn.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Masterful. . . . [Hodges’s] writing is deeply intelligent and exquisitely personal, expertly balancing emotional vulnerability with trenchant analysis, and her lyrical prose and clarity of thought render each page a pleasure to read.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Bridge[s] the time-space continuum in musical terms. . . . A book to savor.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)“A dazzling look at memory and the universe. . . . Hodges ponders these puzzles with intellectual depth, unique perspectives, and an artistic, eloquent, and inspiring voice.” —Booklist“Poignant. . . . [Uncommon Measure] makes a valuable contribution to the ever-expanding universe of works addressing science and music.” —Library Journal“Natalie Hodges is a musician with a poet’s soul and a writer with a musician’s heart. Her prose partita, Uncommon Measure, is an extraordinary translation of music, devotion, and sorrow into the literary, recounting her relinquishment of a performance career and her continued love of music. In these pages, if no longer on the stage, she is brilliantly making us hear.” —Susan Faludi, author of Backlash and In the Darkroom“Uncommon Measure is astonishingly assured and inventive. Mixing personal reflection, reportage, literary criticism, music theory, neurology, even evolutionary studies, Hodges has pulled off something singular and wonderful. From the first page to the last, the book rides on the high wire of Hodges’s virtuosic voice. It is shot through with a sinuous, luminous energy.” —Darcy Frey, author of The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams“There is not a sentence in Hodges’s Uncommon Measure that does not illumine, not a single insight that doesn’t lead on to a still greater one, not a moment that does not open us to wonder. In searching and visionary prose, Hodges comes close to creating a new language, one of continual questioning and delight. This is an exquisite book to be read and reread, a treasure.” —Richard Hoffman, author of Half the House and Love & Fury“Hodges is a new, valuable voice in the world of music making and music writing. She moves with elegance from her own experience as a violinist to the scientific underpinnings of her subject: from math, physics, and neurology to quantum mechanics, biology, and entanglement theory. Uncommon Measure is a welcome debut from a wonderfully talented writer.” —Annik LaFarge, author of Chasing Chopin

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Book Synopsis“A brutally honest memoir that socks you in the gut with its candor” (Elton John and David Furnish) about lust, abuse, addiction, stardom, and redemption from Arrow and Teen Wolf actor Colton Haynes.In 2018, Colton Haynes woke up in a hospital. He’d had two seizures, lost vision in one eye, almost ruptured a kidney, and been put on an involuntary psychiatric hold. Not yet thirty, he knew he had to take stock of his life and make some serious changes if he wanted to see his next birthday. As he worked towards sobriety, Haynes allowed himself to become vulnerable for the first time and discovered profound self-awareness. He had millions of social media followers who constantly told him they loved him. But what would they think if they knew his true story? If they knew where he came from and the things he had done? Now, Colton bravely pulls back the curtain on his life and career, revealing the incredible highs and devastating lows. From his unorthodox childhood in a small Kansas town, to coming to terms with his sexuality, he keeps nothing back. By sixteen, he had been signed by the world’s top modeling agency and his face appeared on billboards. But he was still a broke, lonely, confused teenager, surrounded by people telling him he could be a star as long as he never let anyone see his true self. As Colton’s career in television took off, the stress of wearing so many masks and trying to please so many different people turned his use of drugs and alcohol into full-blown addiction. “In searing, honest prose, he tells a coming-of-age story that is utterly his own, yet surprisingly universal” (Bill Clegg, New York Times bestselling author)—of dreams deferred and dreams fulfilled; of a family torn apart and rebuilt; and of a man stepping into the light as no one but himself.Trade Review“Colton Haynes’s memoir is as provocative as it is moving. In searing, honest prose, he tells a coming-of-age story that is utterly his own, yet surprisingly universal.” —Bill Clegg, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man“Miss Memory Lane is a brutally honest memoir that socks you in the gut with its candor. Colton Haynes is a true survivor and shows us how conquering our demons in life is a never-ending journey.” —Elton John and David Furnish“By confronting his own past, Colton Haynes challenges us to reflect upon the brutality seething just under the surface of the Hollywood Dream.” —Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight For Our Lives“Pairing vulnerability with unflinching prose, actor Haynes debuts with a deeply affecting look at his path to self-acceptance….Fans will be left breathless by the grit and courage on display.” —Publishers Weekly“Haynes’s moving, open-hearted, courageous memoir is a complex story of familial losses and the loss of innocence, but it is nevertheless written with great simplicity. Readers will find it hard to resist.” —Library Journal (starred review)“A vulnerable meditation on gender, desire, and fame, compelling and nuanced, a sensitive self-portrait, woven from fragments of his past.” —Buzzfeed“Impossible to put down…This is a gripping memoir, and what shines through is Haynes’ clear-eyed wish to be honest with himself and with his readers about his actions. “ —Amazon Book Review

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Book Synopsis'Insightful, practical and inspiring . . . required reading for anyone in or venturing into a relationship.' - Jennifer Ward-Lealand, actor and intimacy coordinatorWe all want to make the most of our relationship. We hope it will be the centre of joy and satisfaction in our life. Yet so often we end up hurt, frustrated or resentful.If you've wondered why your relationship has stalled or why you find intimate partnerships so hard; why you behave the way you do or why you can't make sense ofwhat your partner does, Make Love Work explains it all. It gives you the tools you need to be successful in love - from preventing your insecurities and neurobiology from wrecking your relationship to being a team player and handling conflict well.There are practical strategies for handling common areas of stress: fairness, sex and intimacy, parenting, money and setting boundaries. Plus, excellent advice on the really tough issues: infidelity, abuse, major stresses, loss and grief.Make Love Work is your essential bible for making your relationship the best it can be.Trade ReviewThis practical guide to relationship success is written by a clinical psychologist and family therapist who has more than three decades of experience in relationship work. Practical strategies help you cope with intimacy, money, parenting, miscommunication, setting boundaries... positive and insightful. - The Women's Bookshop, Ponsonby News

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Book SynopsisPsychotherapy is one of the most valuable inventions of the last hundred years, with an exceptional power to raise our levels of emotional well-being, improve our relationships, redeem the atmosphere in our families and assist us in mining our professional potential. But it is also profoundly misunderstood and the subject of a host of unhelpful fantasies, hopes and suspicions. Its logic is rarely explained and its voice seldom heard with sufficient directness. This is a book that attempts to explain psychotherapy: what the needs are in all of us to which it caters; the methods by which it addresses these needs - and what the outcome of a therapeutic intervention could ideally be. The book reflects a fundamental belief of the School of Life that psychotherapy is the single greatest step any of us can take towards self-understanding and fulfilment. A course of therapy stands to render us ever so slightly less angry, self-defeating, unconfident, lost and sad. This is a guide to the purpose and meaning of psychotherapy. What people are saying about What is Psychotherapy?: “Love the book, high quality product. I am very pleased with my purchase. It is a small book but big enough to answer the question from the headline.” Srecka “Great read and being a hardback gives the book a special feel, a kind if little treasure.” Brian “A lovely little book to help make psychotherapy more accessible.” “Great book for that first understanding of psychotherapy, easy and quick to read.” “This book is invaluable and makes so much sense. I will be ordering more copies to give to friends.” “Inspiring and impressive. Bringing easy terms and daily encounters into deeper understanding.”

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Book SynopsisHow to Win Friends and Influence People by bestselling author Dale Carnegie gives you time-tested advice and simple techniques on how to deal with people, understand them and get along with them. This book tells you how to: ? Improve your conversation skills ? Avoid arguments and win people over ? Make friends easily ? Become a people person A phenomenal success that has sold millions of copies worldwide, this book will change the way you approach relationships and better equip you to handleife?s situations.

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Book SynopsisDispenza uses cutting-edge research to show how individuals can consciously rewire their brains in order to break their emotional patterns and reach their full potential.

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Book SynopsisRenowned primatologist Robert Sapolsky offers a completely revised and updated edition of his most popular work, with nearly 90,000 copies in print Now in a third edition, Robert M. Sapolsky's acclaimed and successful Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress.As Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear-and the ones that plague us now-are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage, such as heart disease and cancer. When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way-through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick. Combining cutting-edg

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Book SynopsisAs seen in THE NEW YORK TIMES • READER'S DIGEST • SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH • HUFFPOST Featured on NPR's RADIO TIMES and WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. "Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form," says Megan Devine. "It is a natural and sane response to loss." So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible? In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides—as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner—Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you’ll learn: • Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief • How challenging the myths of grief—doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold—allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve • Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain • How to help the people you love—with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to "solve" grief. Megan writes, "Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution." Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face—in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world. It’s OK That You’re Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves—and each other—better.

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