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Book SynopsisA straightforward and accessible study of personal development and human consciousness, as seen through the lens of Eastern and Western therapeutic traditionsA simple yet comprehensive guide to the types of psychologies and therapies available from Eastern and Western sources. Each chapter includes a specific exercise designed to help the reader understand the nature and practice of the specific therapies. Wilber presents an easy-to-use map of human consciousness against which the various therapies are introduced and explained. This edition includes a new preface.

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Book SynopsisMaster the techniques of infant massage and incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby’s life with this revised and updated edition.For generations, mothers around the world have known that the soft touch of their hands soothes, calms, and communicates their love to their babies. The latest scientific research confirms that physical affection is vital to the development and wellness of children—easing discomfort, releasing tension, improving sleep, helping premature infants gain weight, even aiding asthmatic children to improve their breathing. Now Vimala McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, has revised and updated her beloved classic. Inside you’ll find • specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, and chest and nasal congestion • easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating each step • new information on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact

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Book SynopsisPrepared to live at your prime?Integrative neurologist Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary discovered a beautiful side effect to the eating and lifestyle tools she gave her brain patients--spontaneously shedding excess pounds. In this, her first book, she shows us how to sharpen the brain, and smarten and heal the gut. Weight gain is not about the food, but about the body’s environment. Excess weight is a result of the body being in a toxic, inflammatory state. If your body is not prepared or ‘primed’ for weight loss, you will fight an uphill biochemical battle.  Her program is not about what you can''t have or do, it''s about adding simple teas and herbs, and succeeding without giving up any foods you love. With The Prime, Dr. Chaudhary has reverse engineered our way of eating, so we can stop dieting backward and start losing weight instead. You''ll learn: --The importance of neuroadaptation, food addiction, and the brain (or, why your brain and gut have made it so hard to lose weight in the past!)--Why it’s not about what you eat, but what you digest--How to determine if you have a Leaky Brain—and what The Prime can do about it (hint: everything)--How to easily crush cravings (no willpower required), ignite energy and fat, and biohack your lifestyle habits. Lastly, you’ll learn how to live fully Primed, the secrets of the Super-Primed, and when you’re ready to explore new foods, how to eat according to your unique constitution.

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Book Synopsis"For the first time in print, well-known spiritual teacher A.H. Almaas presents the highest level and most profound teachings of the Diamond Approach on the true nature of reality and the path to enlightenment. For more than thirty years, A.H. Almaas hasbeen developing and teaching the Diamond Approach, a spiritual path of self-realization and maturity based on an original synthesis of modern discoveries in the field of psychology and a new paradigm about spiritual nature. If we can say the Diamond Approach has a goal it is to realize the truth at progressively deeper levels until one reaches the ultimate Truth, the Absolute, and to become integrated into that truth so that we are a living presence and embodiment of that truth. The teachings of this path have been unfolding over time, and Runaway Realization presents--for the first time in print--the highest level of teachings in the Diamond Approach in the most profound work by Almaas so far. In this book, Almaas offers a detailed look at the true nature of reality and the nature of enlightenment. He also talks about practice--what it is and what it isn''t, and how practice relates to the process of realization. He looks at what it is to be a human being and what our role is in the totality of the universe. The material includes a discussion of the nature of space and time, as well as a view of more and more subtle levels of realization"--

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Book SynopsisA senior Buddhist teacher offers fundamental body-based meditation practices that prove enlightenment is as close to you as your own bodyMany of us experience life through so many conceptual filters that we never recognize the freedom and joy that are inherent in us—and are in fact the essence of who we are. We can grow old not realizing that one of the most powerful tools to escape the painful knots we tie ourselves in is, literally, at our fingertips: our body.   With The Awakening Body, Reggie Ray cracks open the shell of the mind-body dichotomy and presents six fundamental body-based practices that connect us back to who we really are. These practices cut through the mental fabrications through which we experience our world and lead us directly to the richness of living a fully present, embodied human life. This book includes a link to free downloads of recorded guided practices.

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Book SynopsisBetrayal has many faces, including anger, abuse, deceit, and infidelity. If you've recently left a relationship where you felt betrayed by your partner, you may have difficulty moving on. In fact, it can seem impossible to view the world without the shadow of this past betrayal hovering over you, and as a result you may struggle to create meaning in your life and build new, loving relationships.In Living and Loving after Betrayal, clinical psychologist and anger management expert Steven Stosny offers you effective tools for healing based on his successful program, CompassionPower. This program was founded on the belief that individuals and societies are more powerful when compassionate than when angry or aggressive, and that true strength comes from relating compassionately to others and remaining true to your deeper values. In this book, you'll learn practical strategies for overcoming betrayal-induced trauma and chronic resentment using this compassionate approach. Most books on betrayal only focus on the big issues, such as infidelity, abuse, or sex addiction. This book explores all of these topics, but also explores less-talked-about betrayals, such as emotional manipulation, dishonesty and deceit, and financial betrayal. In addition, this book aims to help you regain a sense of trust in others so that you can eventually find another compassionate person to share your life with.Recovering from the betrayal of partner isn't easy, but there are ways that you can heal and learn to love again.

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Book SynopsisMeet, date, and start a relationship with Mr. or Ms.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Dating After 50 7 Chapter 1: Jumping (Back) into the Dating Pool 9 Chapter 2: Determining Whether You’re Ready for a Relationship 23 Chapter 3: Figuring Out Who You’re Looking For 35 Chapter 4: Bringing Your Best Self to the Dating World 51 Part II: Where and How to Go Looking for Love 67 Chapter 5: Putting Yourself Out There 69 Chapter 6: The Online Dating Scene: Choosing, Learning, Winning 85 Chapter 7: Mastering the First Date 113 Chapter 8: Staying Safe While Playing the Field 129 Chapter 9: Keeping Things Fresh and New: Dating Ideas 141 Part III: Taking Things to the Next Level 153 Chapter 10: Making Introductions to Loved Ones 155 Chapter 11: Let’s Talk about Sex 169 Chapter 12: Sex Together: Potential Issues of Middle Age and Beyond 181 Chapter 13: Considering Money Matters 203 Part IV: Addressing Special Situations 217 Chapter 14: Dealing with Medical Needs 219 Chapter 15: Staying Connected with Your Friends While Dating 231 Chapter 16: Unique Considerations for Gays and Lesbians 245 Part V: The Part of Tens 259 Chapter 17: Ten Common Dating Challenges to Overcome 261 Chapter 18: Ten Signs of a Solid and Worthy Relationship 269 Chapter 19: Ten Over-the-Top Dates Designed to Impress 277 Index 283

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Book SynopsisAchieve your dream of retiring abroad while on a budget The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget provides a detailed guide to one of the least-known but most effective retirement strategies in today''s chaotic economic environment: retiring abroad. The premise is simple: Enjoy a happier, healthier, more fulfilling retirement than you could possibly afford in the U.S. or Canada by finding the right overseas retirement haven. The book reveals those affordable havens and the strategies for successfully making the move that could save your retirement. Aimed at retirees and near-retirees in the U.S. and Canada, this book''s strategies apply just as well to younger people and people with families who are looking for ways to improve their quality of life while at the same time lowering their cost of living. It includes solutions for the challenges of continuing to work and earn money abroad, too. As long-time contributors to the acknowledged leaTable of Contentsforeword ix Bill Bonner Introduction xi What if you could retire better, more affordably,and even earlier than you expected? Part one Contemplating an Exciting Move1 Chapter 1 Can You Afford to Retire Where You Live? 3 Chapter 2 Can You Really Live (Well) Overseason $25,000 a Year?15 Chapter 3 What’s Your Deal Breaker?23 Chapter 4 The Most Common (and Avoidable) Mistakes Expats Make 33 Chapter 5 Health Care: Myth versus Reality 39 Chapter 6 The Challenges of Language and Culture 53 Part Two Making the Move: It’s a Big World Where Should YOU Go? 61 Chapter 7 Belize: No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem(and It’s All in English!) 63 Chapter 8 Costa Rica:Your Easiest Choice 73 Chapter 9 Ecuador: Something for Everyone 87 Chapter 10 Mexico: The Top Foreign Destination for U.S. and Canadian Retirees103 Chapter 11 Nicaragua: Ready for Prime Time117 Chapter 12 Panama: The World’s Best Retirement Program(and Much More)131 Chapter 13 Uruguay: More First World Than the United States? 145 Chapter 14 Europe: All the Ingredients for the Good Life157 Chapter 15 Southeast Asia: Exotic and Affordable175 Chapter 16 Boots on the Ground: Zeroing In on the Community That’s Right for You 189 Chapter 17 You Found Your Paradise. Now What?: Should You Rent or Buy? And How to Know When Halfway Isn’t the Wrong Way 199 Chapter 18 Once You Know Where You’re Going: Put Your Plan in Action 207 Part Three Once You Get There: Adjusting to Your New Life 217 Chapter 19 Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitude: Maintaining the Bridge between Your Past and Present Lives 219 Chapter 20 When the Hammock Gets Boring: What to Do after You Retire and Move Overseas 227 Chapter 21 Moving On: This Is Not a One-Way Highway 239 Epilogue If We Knew Then What We Know Now 245 Index 251

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Book SynopsisRaw snacks are nature’s original fast foods — easy to prepare, delicious, and bursting with the ingredients you need to stay healthy and energized on even the busiest days. Stephanie Tourles offers 125 simple recipes for mouthwatering trail mixes, smoothies, energy bars, juice blends, vegetable chips, cookies, and more. Made from unprocessed whole foods like nuts, fruits, vegetables, and grains, each of these snacks contain fewer than 250 calories and are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and enzymes.

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Book SynopsisMost illnesses start in the gut, including many you would not even think of!If your gut isn’t functioning right, it sets the stage for illness and disease. The gut, the gastrointestinal system, is designed to absorb nutrients that support our bodies and help us make energy, and get rid of things that we don’t need or are toxic. But what happens when the system breaks down? Leaky gut syndrome (LGS) occurs when the lining of the small intestine is damaged, allowing foreign compounds to escape into your bloodstream, which weakens your immune system and triggers autoimmune reactions.Traditional physicians don’t understand what LGS is, much less how to diagnose and treat it. In fact, it is estimated that more than 80 percent of people with chronic illnesses have leaky gut, an overgrowth of bad bacteria, or not enough good bacteria.Here are some symptoms that may be caused by LGS: Digestive complaints, acid reflux, IBS, Crohn’s disease Joint and muscle pain, arthritis Obesity and food allergies Headaches, depression, anxiety, ADHD Itchy skin, rashes, eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis In Heal Your Leaky Gut, Dr. David Brownstein will explain how the gut, like the brain, heart, and liver, needs to be properly nourished in order for it to function correctly. Simply stated, if your gut is not healthy, your immune system is going to suffer.Improving your gut health and taking fewer drugs will help you feel better and look younger, improve your brain function, and treat myriad medical conditions. This book will give you all the information you need to change what you are now doing so you can have optimal gut health and, as a result, overall health and well-being.

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Book SynopsisWhy have you been given this singular treasure that is your life—and how will you use it? What is the purpose for the unique blend of gifts, skills, experiences, and perspectives that you alone possess? To support you in answering these questions and living in sync with your inner calling, Michael Bernard Beckwith presents Life Visioning—an essential companion for anyone seeking to accelerate their spiritual evolution. Here he offers his complete Life Visioning Process—transformational technology for applying deep inquiry and spiritual practice to enable the growth, development, and unfoldment of your soul. Join him to learn more about: The four stages of consciousness: Victim, Manifester, Channel, and Being—the characteristics of each stage, and how we move through them • The dance of co-creation—establishing the balance between effort and surrender • Applying the Life Visioning Process in all of your life structures, including relationships, finances, livelihood, and spiritual practice “When your thoughts and actions begin to align with the imperatives of your soul,” explains Beckwith, “you enroll the full support of the universe. Unimagined possibilities begin to open up as you synchronize with the divine.” In this book, you will discover an unparalleled method for navigating every stage of your evolutionary journey—and fulfilling your highest calling as only you can.

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Book SynopsisA Unique 8-Step System to Reverse Your PCOS Author and naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch dives deep into the science underlying the mysteries of PCOS, offering the newest research and discoveries on the disorder and a detailed array of treatment options

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Book SynopsisWhat if depression could lead to positive change? Written by acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) cofounder Kirk Strosahl and Patricia Robinson, this revised edition of the best-selling classic, The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression includes updated research on self-compassion, mindfulness, and neuroscience to help you live a more meaningful life.If you suffer from depression, you may feel like you are living under a perpetual raincloud, even when it's sunny outside. If left untreated, clinical depression can damage relationships, cause problems at work, lead to substance abuse, and even make it more difficult to overcome physical illnesses. You may feel too tired and scared to reach out for help, or you may try to avoid your feelings altogether. But you should know that there are little, effective ways you can overcome your depression, one day at a time.This fully revised and updated second edition of The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression will show you how changing daily behaviors and practicing new mindfulness skills can literally reshape your brain. Rather than fruitlessly trying to avoid your depression, you'll learn to focus on living a productive life by accepting your feelings.There are hundreds of books that will try to help you overcome or put an end to depression. But what if you could use your depression to change your life for the better? Your symptoms may be signals that something in your life needs to change. Learning to understand and interpret these signals is much more important than ignoring or avoiding them-approaches that only make the situation worse. This workbook uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to offer a new treatment plan for depression that will help accept your feelings instead of fruitlessly trying to avoid them. This new edition will include skills based on new research and contributions from mindfulness, self-compassion, and neuroscience.Using the skills outlined in this book, you'll be able to work through your depression, experience greater peace and well-being, and go on to create a better life.

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Book SynopsisTurn adversity into strengthMental strength is the capacity to cope with the challenges that life throws at you. It's more than simply being resilient; it's about creating habits, building effective coping strategies and exercising the mental muscles that allow you to see the positives in challenging situations. Being mentally strong not only enables you to deal with stressors, but it also aids your ability to try new things, helps you build meaningful relationships and increases your self-esteem.In this book you will learn the benefits of cultivating a growth mindset, how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and techniques for building your mental strength.Find out how to:- Face adversity with a positive and resilient mindset- Establish healthy habits and routines- Increase your happiness and self-confidence through physical exercise- Release stress using relaxation techniques- Find and implement effective coping strategiesLearn how to manage everything from daily difficulties to life's unexpected challenges with this practical guide for a stronger, healthier you.

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Book SynopsisThe follow up to the runaway bestseller I Quit Sugar packed with delicious sugar-free recipes, tips and motivation to help you kick the habit for life.Table of ContentsSection - i: An Invitation Introduction - ii: Introduction Unit - 1: The I Quit Sugar Wellness Code Chapter - 1: Keep On Keeping Off Sugar Chapter - 2: Eat Fat and Protein Chapter - 3: Ditch the Diets Chapter - 4: Maximise Your Nutrition Chapter - 5: Have a Morning Routine Chapter - 6: Exercise Less Chapter - 7: Cut Snacking: Eat Three Meals a Day Chapter - 8: Shop Differently Chapter - 9: Cook Differently Unit - 2: 148 Sugar-Free Recipes Chapter - 10: A Bunch Of Interesting Breakfasts Chapter - 11: Totally Tote-able Chapter - 12: Reinvented Comfort Classics Chapter - 13: Midweek One-Pot Meals Chapter - 14: Celebrations and Treats With Which to Impress the Sceptics Chapter - 15: Kids' Lunches and Snacks Chapter - 16: A Chapter of Chocolate Chapter - 17: Brilliant Leftovers Chapter - 18: Ferments, Sauces and Dressings in Jars Unit - 3: My Four-Week Wellness Programme and Menu Plans Chapter - 19: Four-Week Wellness Programme Chapter - 20: Menu Plan For Busy Solos Chapter - 21: Menu Plan For Foursome Families Chapter - 22: Menu Plan For Clean Week Unit - 4: Bits at the Back Section - iii: Reading List Index - iv: Index Section - v: About the Author

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Book SynopsisRichard Wiseman is Britain's only professor for the Public Understanding of Psychology and has an international reputation for his research into unusual areas, including deception, luck, humour and the paranormal. He is the author of the international bestseller 59 Seconds, is frequently quoted by the media and his research has been featured on over 150 television programmes across the world.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English guides the reader toward a direct and personal realization of one of the foundational tenets of Buddhism: all things that arise must pass away.In Impermanence in Plain English, the beloved author and teacher Bhante Gunaratana, alongside Julia Harris, clearly and masterfully explains the key Buddhist insight of impermanence and invites the reader to personally investigate its truth. Once-youthful bodies grow old and weary. New thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise and fade every second. Impermanence is not some abstract, metaphysical idea. This is the Dhamma, and you can see it for yourself. Drawing from Pali scriptures and writing with fresh, direct language, Bhante Gunaratana and Julia Harris highlight the Buddha’s exhortation that we must directly realize for ourselves the liberating insights that free us from suffering and cyclic existence, without relying only on the word of religious authorities or academic or philosophical musings.

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Book SynopsisDavid Royston-Lee is a business psychologist, with a management consulting and marketing communication background. He works with leaders to enhance their work through greater understanding of their talents and motivations.? His early career was in recruitment becoming Secretary General of the Institute of Employment Consultants where he devised the first examinations in Recruitment Practice and Interviewing. He moved on to KPMG, as a Management Consultant working on the management of change particularly in mergers and acquisitions, progressing to head up the first practice specialising in Career Management Services where he searched the world for the best ways to enable clients to understand themselves -most of the exercises in this book grew from this research.  David then moved to Ogilvy and Mather (the advertising agency) as their first Human Resources Director and finally to the Communication Advertising & Marketing Foundation as Chief Trade Review"The definitive guide on how to build and grow the most precious brand you'll ever work on. Yourself." Sir Mark Thompson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ancestry. Former President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company and former Director-General of the BBC “A timely reminder that personal branding today is about the real you – your purpose, values and drivers – not some packaged goods strategy. You have to dare to be real. And learn to be self-aware. Ready?” Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO, 20-First, Speaker, Author “Personal branding is becoming an increasingly important element that all of us need to consider in today's disruptive world. It can be the differentiator that enables us to show not only our visibility and our talents, but also our personal values. In Brand You, David and Sylvana offer a pragmatic and effective roadmap to help everyone become more aware of what developing your personal brand can do for you and what you need to do to make it happen. It's very readable and is highly recommended; to start developing your ‘Brand You' today!” Dave Millner, Founder and Consulting Partner, HR Curator Ltd “Brand You helps to join the dots between who you are and what you do...essential reading to help you find your purpose in your career.” Jo Minns, Former HR Director at Coutts and Executive Coach & Consultant "Authentic Leadership is vital for success in business. Brand You carefully guides you through exercises to truly understand your authentic self and present it positively to the world." Shlomo Ben Hur, Professor of Leadership & Organisational behaviour, MD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland “This book is for everyone who is looking for a practical How-to guide for defining your personal core and translating this into a convincing narrative of your professional self. It is so timely because of the challenges of self-reinvention that so many people have been embarking on in the course of the ‘Great Resignation'. And its practicality is so striking with guiding questions being asked, examples being given, and hands-on tools being provided step-by-step along this inspiring journey. A must read!” Stephan Strauss, CEO, advisor, mentor, entrepreneur “As an entrepreneur leading an impact-driven startup, Brand You by David and Sylvana is the book that will elevate your journey to new heights. It's a game-changer for standing out in today's competitive landscape. By uncovering your purpose, vision, and unique talents, you'll create an authentic brand that resonates with your entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a greater impact, "Brand You" is your compass to success. Take control of your personal brand and leave a lasting mark in the world of entrepreneurship”. Aris Maroonian, Founder and CEO of Neology-carbon free energyTable of Contents1. Why develop your Brand?2. How do Brands Work? Section 1 – Creating your Personal Brand3. Your Personal Brand4. Discovering your personal Brand5. Your Purpose6. Understanding your mission 7. Your Values8. Your Talents9. Using Archetypes to develop your Brand Section 2 – Presenting your Brand10. Explaining what you do 11. Storytelling12. Presence 13. Building your Brand Offline14. Building your Brand Online15. Aligning your CV and Covering Letter with your brand 16. Staying Focused

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Book SynopsisThere are few things in life more traumatic than discovering that your partner is having an affair. You are not only coping with the pain and anger but also the sense that your partner is a stranger. How could someone you love, and thought that you knew, treat you in this way? How can you ever trust your partner again? Don''t panic. Millions upon millions of ordinary men and women have trodden the same path and come out the other end with not only their love restored but a significantly stronger and better relationship. Whether you are the discoverer of the affair or whether you were discovered, Marshall offers guidance and support, and explains:- The seven stages that couples move through from discovery to recovery. - What makes people more vulnerable to affairs.- The eight types of affairs and how understanding your partner''s affair is key to deciding whether you should stay or go.- How to stop your imagination running wild and your brain from going into Trade Review‘I Love You But I'm Not In Love With You addresses this problem with sensitivity, depth and intelligence, with advice on how to recreate intimacy while retaining a sense of self. Marshall firmly believes that falling out of love does not mean the end of a relationship. His insightful advice makes it hard to disagree' * Psychologies *

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Book SynopsisPut your life in order once and for all with this transformative and personalized tidying companion from Marie Kondo, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and star of the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo.Let Marie help you transform your home – and your life – with this step-by-step tidying planner. It's the next best thing to having Marie work with you personally as you embark on your joy-sparking journey of decluttering, taking charge of your home and surrounding yourself with only the things you need.The Marie Kondo Tidying Companion fully supports you in every aspect of your tidying journey, with each stage broken down into manageable steps, on a timeline that suits you and fits in with your other commitments. With clear diagrams for folding and storing, example lists and charts, and space for you to fill in your personal plan, this is the book you need to tidy your home – and keep it the way you love – forever.Trade ReviewThe Japanese organisation consultant has revolutionised the way we organise our homes, and our lives. -- Good HousekeepingJapan's pre-eminent guru of tidiness, a warrior princess in the war on clutter. -- The Times

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive movement program uses the story of biological evolution as a tool to increase strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Readers learn to 'unlearn' inherited bodily habits by embodying the many forms that life has expressed on Earth—from the single cell to the human being—and shifting their perception. Through this evolutionary movement, the body''s native intelligence is revived and new movements can be learned, enabling the body to overcome chronic musculoskeletal complaints such as lower back, shoulder, and neck pain, and to meet whatever challenges it is faced with.

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Book SynopsisBased on the popular "anti-diet" program, Intuitive Eating, this take-anywhere card deck offers 50 bite-sized tips and tools to help you honor your hunger, reject diet mentality, and make peace with food.Are you tired of fad diets that don't work and leave you feeling bad about yourself-and mealtime in general? You aren't alone. In our image-obsessed culture, it's easy to get caught up in a "diet mentality," and stuck in a constant cycle of guilt and deprivation. As a result, many of us have forgotten how to really enjoy food. But it doesn't have to be this way.Grounded in the same evidence-based approach outlined in the breakthrough guide, Intuitive Eating, as well as The Intuitive Eating Workbook, this portable and uplifting card deck offers daily strategies and affirmations to help you pay attention to natural cues of hunger and satisfaction, so you can stop worrying about calories and really savor your food. Organized by the ten principles of intuitive eating, the cards also feature simple, in-the-moment exercises you can use on the go to help you challenge common misconceptions about food and your body, identify and balance your emotions, and-most importantly-stop feeling so distressed at mealtime.If you're ready to move beyond dieting and start building a better relationship with food-and yourself-this card deck will help you, one day at a time. Keep the cards next to the fridge, on your work desk, or even in your car for gentle reminders, positive reinforcement, and meal-by-meal support-anytime and anywhere.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Book Prize from the Society for Personality and Social PsychologyToday, more than ever, we are aware of the power of personality. Are we introverts, extroverts, neurotic, open-minded? Psychology has always taught that there are personality types, some advantageous, some often seen as less so, and the common perception is that we''re stuck with what we''re given. The introvert will never break out of their shell, the narcissist will be forever trapped gazing into the mirror (or endlessly tweeting about perceived attacks on their brilliance).Be Who You Want argues that contrary to the old adage, not only can the leopard change his spots, he can swap them for stripes, and that he can do so to his own advantage. In psychological terms, although our initial personality type is moulded by a combination of genetic influences and early experiences, it is not fixed. It''s malleable, voluntary even. This book will tell the story oTrade Review'I'm not much of a lover of life coaching and personal growth books. But I found myself consuming Christian Jarrett's Be Who You Want with gradually increasing fascination and conviction. This is not snake-oil huckstering, or silly salesmanship but plausible and very convincing science. There are enough plums, cherries, raisins and sultanas in this delightful cake to inspire, surprise, motivate and enthuse anyone. Warmly recommended' - Stephen Fry'In this inspiring yet bracingly down-to-earth book, Christian Jarrett shows that positive personality change lies within reach. And since your beliefs about what's possible are central to what's actually possible, just reading Be Who You Want should get the improvements started' - Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking'Not many people realize the pervasiveness of personality, not only for your success at school and work, but also for your mental and physical health and even your longevity. In this insightful book, Christian Jarrett shows us how to disrupt old strategies and habits and shape our character for the better. A timely and empowering book, you'll never think about your personality in the same way again' - Scott Barry Kaufman, Humanistic Psychologist, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization'There is no better guide to the psychology of personality than Christian Jarrett. Be Who You Want is fascinating and revelatory, identifying the many forces that have shaped us - and the practical ways to become a new person. Filled with compassion, wisdom, and optimism, it is essential reading for anyone interested in the science of self-transformation' - David Robson, author of The Intelligence Trap'It's not an exaggeration to say this book will change your life. Be Who You Want perfectly combines fascinating research, surprising stories, and personal anecdotes to explore how picking your personality can change your daily and long-term outlook. This book is a must-read!' - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable'Jarrett makes a persuasive case that personality types are more malleable than we might think' - Tim Harford, Financial Times'Who among us hasn't wanted to make a change in our personality at some point in our lives? Be Who You Want gives us hope that we can upgrade ourselves and lays out a step-by-step plan to get us from here to there. In my more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, I have not found a more plain-spoken and instructive book on transformation' - New York Journal of Books'In this deeply researched and insightful book, Christian Jarrett shows that we are not, in fact, stuck with ourselves. Jarrett argues convincingly that we can and do change - indeed, whether we notice it in ourselves or not, we already are changing. The hopeful message of the book is that it's possible to change ourselves in positive ways, in ways that align with our core values, in ways that allow us, as he writes, to be who we want' - Melissa Dahl, author of Cringeworthy, and Executive Editor of The Cut'The good news is that personality is a skill, and like all skills, we can improve. In this optimistic book, you'll discover what's possible - if we care enough to change' - Seth Godin, author, The Practice'Dr. Jarrett's engaging writing style educates and entertains, even if you're someone who is mostly happy with who you already are. In Be Who You Want, he offers exercises, and insight, to give readers the power to build new habits and change in positive ways' - Elizabeth Loftus, Past President of the Association for Psychological Science'Personality is hard to change, but recent advances in science have shown that with the right tools and strategies it is possible to become a better version of ourselves. This wonderful new book will show you how' - Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University'Jarrett's passion and encouragement will give readers the confidence they need to switch things up' - Publishers Weekly'Christian Jarrett has written a lucid, balanced, engaging and authoritative account of the promise of positive personality change. Richly researched and evocatively written, Be Who You Want provides a hopeful and nuanced message. This is essential reading for a general audience who may be puzzled and perplexed about their own personalities and those of people they care about' - Professor Brian R. Little, author of Me, Myself and Us'As a psychologist, it's rare that I come across a book that communicates the complexities of personality and behaviour change in a way that's both accessible and substantive. Be Who You Want does so in spades-with plenty of wit and warmth to boot! An intellectually thrilling and genuinely practical book that will show you how to harness the science of personality to change yourself for the better' - Nick Wignall, clinical psychologist and blogger

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Book Synopsis*The No.1 Sunday Times BestsellerJames Smith has already changed thousands of lives with his international phenomenonNot A Diet Book.Are you ready to change yours?Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark?Are you fixated with a number on the scales?Are you afraid to step into the gym and commit to a routine?Is your confidence at an all-time low?Is all of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships and happiness?With every tool you'll ever need to learn to reset your current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training, chapters include: Fat loss versus muscle gain Metabolism and body types' Protein targets and calorie tracking Common fitness fallacies Female fat loss Supplements Training versus exercising The importance of sleep Forming habitsThis book will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will allow you to take charge of your life.Trade Review‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ Sunday Times Style ‘Not a Diet Book mercilessly takes down every fad diet, workout and health drink you have been sold and instead explains [James’] mission to make understanding weight-loss as two words – calorie deficit.’ The Sun ‘Personal trainer James Smith’s new book, Not a Diet Book, offers frank advice on getting in shape and busts some major diet myths.’ Grazia

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Book SynopsisWant the Morgan experience, but afraid you'll buy a lemon? Well, having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Phil Benfield's years of Morgan experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Morgan 4/4 at the right price! Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Morgan community, to whether this classic car will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Morgan 4/4 of your dreams.Trade Reviewwritten by an expert with real ownership experience ... a good starting point for a potential buyer. - Auto Express --- Vital if you're buying a 4/4. - Classic Cars --- The Morgan 4/4 has now received the Veloce Essential Buyer's Guide treatment. - Classic Car Weekly --- Another useful addition to Veloce's ever-expanding Essential Buyer's Guide series ... As the publisher says in the blurb, it's "like having a real marque expert at your side". - Classic DriverTable of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents Is a Morgan 4/4 right for you? Cost considerations Living with a Morgan Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The Morgan community Vital statistics Index

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Book SynopsisA fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists'' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport''s top professionals.For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go faster is much more important than a desire to win. Someone who wants to go faster will work at the details and take small steps rather than focusing on winning. Winning just happens when you do everything right it's the doing everything right that's hard. And that's what fascinates and obsesses Michael Hutchinson.With his usual deadpan delivery and an awareness that it's all mildly preposterous, Hutchinson looks at the things that make you faster training, nutrition, the right psychology and explains how they work, and how what we know about them changes all the time. He looks at the things that make you slower, and why, and how attempts to avoid them can result in serious athletes gradually painting themselves into the most pecuTrade Reviewif you want to know how to turn yourself into a Merckx or a Froome, read Faster * Guardian *Fascinating, convincing and witty * Outdoor Fitness *A revelatory examination of what makes athletes tick * Independent *It’s an amusing, informative and hugely satisfying read that’s genuinely difficult to tear yourself away from. * Cycling Weekly *Well researched and delivered perfectly; definitely one for thepermanent collection. * Road.cc *For anyone with akeen interest in time trialling or an obsession with speed this book is amust-read. * Wheelsuckers.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction: An accidental athlete 1 Like a racehorse: the art of being an athlete 2 Blood, oxygen and muscle: the physiology of an athlete 3 1,400 calories an hour: fuelling an athlete 4 3.49.999: perfecting an athlete 5 A rider like a robot: the psychology of an athlete 6 Free speed: the technology 7 Talent and genetics Afterword: the never-ending search

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Book SynopsisThe Pocket Guide to Key Terms for Beauty Therapy is fully endorsed by Habia and is THE essential reference tool to all the key terms learners will need to know for their Beauty Therapy studies. This easy-to-use revision tool provides quick and simple definitions for all key topics at Level 1, 2 and 3 to help learners prepare for assessments and the exciting world of work.The Pocket Guide works alongside our leading series of Beauty Therapy textbooks by Lorraine Nordmann and our successful Nail textbook, The Complete Nail Technician 3rd edition, by Marian Newman.

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Book SynopsisMy 'life goals before 25' when I was 20: mortgage, become an MD or social media sensation, have good hair, have my own sustainable coffee shop, travel to 98 countries. My life goals on the eve of my 25th birthday: afford my rent without getting overdrawn this month, get at least two likes on my Instagram post on my new shoes, remember to pluck nose hairs before work, stop mislaying my refillable coffee cup, visit my parents once a month. Is it just me, or does everyone else have their shit together? Believe me, you’re not alone! If you’re having sleepless nights about your latest social media post, think that you’re a bit of a loser in love, or have a job that you hate (but you need the money and there are no full-time poet positions out there), then this book is your life-jacket and comfort blanket rolled into one sweet package. Learn why you’re not the failure you think you are, and why actually you’re well on your way to being a flawed-but-brilliant grown-up, as this guide helps you navigate your way through the choppy waters of your quarter-life crisis.

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Book SynopsisMindfulness isn't just meditation - it can be used everywhere and at any time. When we begin to apply mindfulness to our lifestyle as a whole, we begin to build a more conscious relationship with the things we eat, the spaces we spend time in, the way we move our bodies and the stories we tell ourselves.The concept of 'Wellfulness' means using mindfulness for greater wellness in body and mind. Through the practice of conscious acceptance and conscious change; being mindful is at the core of wellness, be it within food, movement, values, rituals, habits, mindset, our inhabited spaces or our relationships.The Wellfulness Project is a manual for mindful living, combining personal experience, mindfulness theory and ritual tools to create a practical guide to achieving a more harmonious relationship with our wellness and wellbeing.

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Book SynopsisInspired by her hugely popular podcast,How To Failis Elizabeth Day's brilliantly funny, painfully honest and insightful celebration of things going wrong. This is a book for anyone who has ever failed. Which means it's a book for everyone. If I have learned one thing from this shockingly beautiful venture called life, it is this: failure has taught me lessons I would never otherwise have understood. I have evolved more as a result of things going wrong than when everything seemed to be going right. Out of crisis has come clarity, and sometimes even catharsis.Part memoir, part manifesto, and including chapters on dating, work, sport, babies, families, anger and friendship, it is based on the simple premise that understanding why we fail ultimately makes us stronger. It''s a book about learning from our mistakes and about not being afraid.Uplifting, inspiring and rich in stories from Elizabeth's own life, How to Fail reveals that failure is not what defines us; rather it is how we responTrade Review‘A book full of wisdom, humour, humility, tenderness and heart. Elizabeth Day’s beautiful, reassuring stories and observations are a guide to self-compassion, a celebration of all things imperfect and will galvanise you to try, try again’ Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love 'How To Fail has rapidly become my essential companion in this over-competitive, demanding world. By turns profound, witty, and extremely reassuring, Elizabeth Day's sublime deconstruction of the myth of 'success' – and the journey to find our own markers of contentment – is a life-changing gift to us all.' Jessie Burton, author of The Muse 'Brilliant Elizabeth Day, who you could probably trust to talk eloquently about anything' Evening Standard 'Brilliant … Covering everything from job rejections to failed IVF attempts, this podcast will make you feel better about life when things aren’t going to plan’ Harper's Bazaar 'Funny and insightful' Grazia 'It’s really quite special' Red 'Whip-smart celebrations of things going, well, wrong' Emerald Street 'Listening to this show is cathartic; failure is a constant experience shared by so many, and being open is not a bad thing’ BuzzFeed ‘Tender and insightful, as well as acerbically funny’ Reader’s Digest

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