Health & Wellbeing Books

Book Synopsis''We are all equally fascinating, equally valuable, equally capable of altruism, equally able to change the world for the better. That''s feminism, isn''t it? And it''s what every parent wants for their kids . . . every parent that''s not a d*ck, that is.''Growing up in the ''70s, neither Allison Vale nor Victoria Ralfs reckoned they needed feminism. But years of settling for the smallest chops at the dinner table, getting battered in British Bulldog, and negotiating the flasher down the lane, left them feeling uneasy: had feminism been the missing link?In How to Raise a Feminist, they join forces as mothers, educators, story-tellers and women, to tell the riotous story of how they came to put feminism at the core of their parenting.Real feminism is: NOT angry or man-hating common sense the way to raise happily flawed, robust sons and daughtersReal parenting is:. mostly without a script. o

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Book SynopsisRevered as much for her independent spirit as she is for her art, Frida Kahlo stands today as a brazen symbol of female agency and daring creativity. She was a woman ahead of her time, who even decades after her passing has inspired Oscar-winning films, Snapchat filters, endless T-shirts and merchandise and even Barbies. Her paintings have earned her legions of admirers who fill her exhibitions and span the globe. But perhaps her greatest work of art was her own life.What Would Frida Do? celebrates the feminist icon's signature style, her outspoken politics, her boldness in love and art-even in the face of hardship, pain, and heartbreak. We see her tumultuous and passionate marriage with her husband, the famous muralist Diego Rivera, and her flings with Leon Trotsky and Josephine Baker. We regard her larger than life persona, as a petite woman who drank heavily, sang lustily, painted provocatively, and even to the very end insisted on theatrical gestures-as when she insisted on being carried in on her deathbed so as not to miss her final solo exhibition. Each chapter shares intimate stories, lively quotes, and personal details about Frida's life, showing today's reader how Frida faced down obstacles by unapologetically embracing her own ideals. Through reflections on this singular life, we can call upon on Frida's boldness to guide us on our own paths.In this charming and irresistible read, culture writer Arianna Davis conjures Frida's brave spirit, encouraging women to persevere when they are suffering, to claim their agency, to create fearlessly, and to stand by their own truths.

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Book SynopsisGetting older doesn't matter. Keeping active does. Sod turning sixty, make those small changes now and reap the rewards in your later decades! In the bestselling Sod Seventy! Sir Muir Gray demanded a ''bonfire of the slippers'' and a reframing of what it is to be seventy and older, and how to make the most of your seventies, by closing the ''fitness gap'' to stay fit and strong. Sod Sixty! is a fun, friendly, hands on guide to navigating your sixties - a very different decade with very different demands. Find out how to get fitter whatever your history', how to eat healthily, how to juggle looking after yourself with the responsibilities of family, friends and work, and how to make the most of this decade of change. But this is no boot camp regime. Sod Sixty! acknowledges the reality of our daily lives, and has a balanced approach, packed with achievable, practical and realistic strategies to improve your health and wellbeing. Our sixties are often thougTrade ReviewSensible and light-hearted advice * The Bookseller *Very informative guide that takes a fun, rather than a preachy tone, about making good health decisions, as well as using simple steps to cope with lots of issues that crop up as we get older. * Irish Examiner *Sixty-something GP Dr Claire Parker and public-health expert Sir Muir Gray have combined their wisdom... From eating well to keeping fit, they give inspiring advice on making the best of yourself later in life * Saga *Table of ContentsPreface 1 Getting Older Doesn't Matter: Getting Active and Getting Attitude Does 2 Keeping Active Is Fitness Friendly 3 Your Attitude and its Soulmates: Mind and Mood 4 Keeping Active is Fitness Friendly 5 Take Care of Your...Bits 6 Rhythm and Blues 7 Stuff Happens 8 Decisions, Decisions 9 Heath Care: Choosing and Using it Wisely Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisMen, the midlife crisis, spirituality - and shedsA new bike - running the marathon - splashing out on a sports car - having an affair - taking up triathlon - upping sticks and moving to the country - getting divorced - even going into the church...There''s a point in a man''s life where he looks around him and asks whether this is really where he wants to be - what he wanted to do with his life. And even if he''s achieved all his childhood dreams, maybe that''s not enough any more.Nick Page has been there, and he decided to build a shed. Not to answer the question, but so that he''d at least be able to get some peace to think about it properly. Join him on a journey of discovery, into what the midlife crisis really is, and whether there''s a better way to go at it than frittering away time and money trying to pretend you''re really younger than you are.Trade ReviewEasy to read and frequently very funny. I would throughly recommend this book for any man who is struggling to find a purpose in life. * Reflections Magazine *

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Book SynopsisYou are not a bad mother if you can’t breastfeed.For decades mums have been told that ‘breast is best’, that breastfeeding is the single-most important thing we can do for our children.  Despite this huge pressure on modern mums, the vast majority of us end up using formula.  And we feel guilty.In Guilt-Free Bottle Feeding award-winning journalist Madeleine Morris and paediatrician Dr Sasha Howard challenge the simplistic message of ‘breast is best’, revealing what everybody knows, but nobody says out loud – that bottle fed babies can grow up to be perfectly happy, healthy and smart. With a thorough yet accessible analysis of health science, parenting sociology and the modern media, the authors provide a balanced, much-needed and long-overdue voice, showing mothers who don’t exclusively breastfeed why they are not failures.A mix of political and practical, Guilt-Free Bottle-Feedin

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Book SynopsisPilates for Children and Adolescents is the first comprehensive manual of guidelines and formal curriculum for teaching Pilates to young people. This book includes: -Guidelines for teaching Pilates to young people -Why Pilates is beneficial for children age 6 - 11 and adolescents age 12 - 19 -Crucial anatomical and cognitive development considerations for working with young people -Additional relevant topics designed to equip the Pilates teacher with tools for creating relevant and safe programs for different age ranges, such as: -safety considerations, exercise contraindications, scope of practice, and ethics -considerations for working in a variety of environments within both the public and private sectors -age appropriate exercises from the Pilates repertoire -a formal curriculum for teaching Pilates in schools including sample lesson plans -appendices which cover working with children with special needs, Pilates in the Schools pilot study results, and resources.Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Dedication; Introduction SECTION ONE: TEACHING GUIDELINES 1 Physiology and Development 2 Pilates and Young People's Well-Being 3 The Magic Window 4 Teaching Practice and Considerations 5 General Procedures, safety and professionalism SECTION TWO: THE EXERCISE CHAPTERS 6 Pre-Pilates Exercises 7 Pilates Exercises for Early Childhood, Ages 5 - 8 8 Pilates Exercises for the 'Magic Window', Ages 9 - 13 9 Pilates Exercises for Adolescents, Ages 12 - 18 SECTION THREE: CURRICULUM 10 Curriculum for Schools Appendix 1: Pilates in the Schools - Healthy Habits for Life Appendix 2: Working with Young People with Special Needs Appendix 3: Pilates Philosophy and Principles Appendix 4: PMA Code of Ethics Appendix 5: PMA Scope of Practice

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Book SynopsisThe resurrection is the Big Story that turned a little Jewish protest movement into a world-transforming religion. And yet by Easter Monday we've almost forgotten about it and are planning our summer holidays. How can we re-capture the explosive power of the resurrection that ricocheted around the world? How can we live in the glow of resurrection and be an Easter people? How can 'there and then' become 'here and now'? That's what the On the Third Day course sets out to explore and discuss. The five sessions focus on: Session 1: Have I got news for you! Session 2: So what? The implications of the resurrection Session 3: ‘Let him Easter in us’: Personal discipleship in the light of the resurrection Session 4: Celebrating and praying Easter Session 5: A risen Church The course booklet of On the Third Day is accompanied by a lively CD, where Canon Simon Stanley grills New Testament scholar and author Tom Wright, writer Paul Vallely, Methodist minister Ruth Gee, and the Church of England’s first woman bishop, Libby Lane. This York Course is available in the following formats Course Book (Paperback 9781909107199) Course Book (eBook 9781915843173) Audio Book of Interview to support On the Third Day York Course (CD 9781915843104) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download 9781915843098) Transcript of interview to support On the Third Day York Course (Paperback 9781909107205) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781915843180) Book Pack (9781739182014 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large print (9781739182021)Trade ReviewAccessibly weaves substantial theology with Bible study, emphasizing that we need to unfamiliarize ourselves with the Bible, letting its sheer strangeness jolt us. Plenty of personal glimpses and fascinating detail include an Orthodox priest protesting that a prostitute is not a sinner, but an icon in the dustbin . . . * Church Times on GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES *The York Courses format is tried and tested . . . Leading us in theology and ecclesiology are a mix of activist and academic, also ecumenical [contributors]. The sessions are scholarly but not inaccessible . . . a clear outline of "environmental justice" . . . An ideal resource for individuals or groups. * New Directions on CARING FOR CREATION *An informative course . . . Caring for Creation digs deeper into issues, and is particularly good at calling out misplaced Christian attitudes. * Church Times on CARING FOR CREATION *

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to begin the process of making yourself a new etheric body and individuality? In the last century, Rudolf Steiner issued a challenge for practitioners of western spiritual science. Would it be possible to develop a new form of cognitive, or Michaelic, yoga? In contrast to the eastern yogis of old - who practiced the spiritualization of inhalation and exhalation - such contemporary yogic practice would involve a spiritualization of thinking as well as a transformation of perceptions and sensations. In Cognitive Yoga, Dr Ben-Aharon responds to that call, developing the entire modern yogic process and describing it in remarkable detail. Through the methods presented, committed practitioners of anthroposophy can create a living framework for spiritual research through a fully spiritualized thinking accompanied by a complete renewal of the experiences of perception and sensation as well as of the human body itself.Included in the contents of this extraordinary book is a comprehensive guide to the spiritualization of the senses and how this leads to a transmutation of the deepest and most unconscious bodily processes and functions. Cognitive Yoga culminates in a pioneering description of a completely individualized meeting with the etheric Christ in the etheric world - the most important spiritual and human experience that people can have in our time and over the millennia to come. This seminal work, built on decades of first-hand research, provides tangible evidence that western spiritual schooling is not only alive and well, but also full of potential for future development. Ben-Aharon offers a fully formulated and practical guide to a knowledge of the present revelations of the spiritual world.Table of ContentsPreface - Introduction - 1. The life cycle of etheric breathing - 2. The composition of ordinary cognition - 3. The pearl of greatest price: Individuation - 4. Etherization of Sight - 5. Etherization of Thinking - 6. Etherization of Smell - 7. Birth of a new etheric body - 8. Birth of an etheric individuality - 9. Early childhood of an etheric individuality - 10. Essence exchange with the Cosmic Source

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In a helpful running commentary that accompanies his vigorous translation, [James] Romm glosses Seneca to mean that the best gifts are given anonymously and received gratefully. . . . For the stoically inclined, a fine vade mecum come donation time." * Kirkus Reviews *"Engaging. . . . [Seneca] has seldom seemed wiser."---Steven Donoghue, Open Letters"[Romm] is very helpful in his introduction . . . [and his] short summations show a clear mastery of his material."---Ray Morris, Classics for All"Thoughtful advice. . . . How to Give is as much about receiving as it is about giving."---John J. Miller, National Review"This new translation of Seneca the Younger's De Beneficiis has insights for both givers and receivers, confirming that the questions surrounding philanthropy—and how to receive as well as to give graciously—are of enduring importance."---Austin Detwiler, Philanthropy Daily

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Book SynopsisSteve Jobs founded Apple in 1976 with Steve Wozniak. This book inspires readers to think like Jobs, break rules, hone messages, stay ahead, market ideas, seek opportunities, and achieve desired results.

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Book Synopsis The Positively Awesome Journal is packed with creative and colourful activities designed to help you find your sunshine and focus on self-care. In this journal, illustrator, author and self-care advocate Stacie Swift will encourage and equip you with the insights and tools you need to brighten even the greyest days. With her refreshingly honest and down-to-earth attitude to positivity and mental well-being, Stacie's tips and tasks remind you that you matter, too. Make your way through each prompt, from post-its and pie charts to lists and life-lessons, to create your personal self-care handbook to revisit whenever you need it most. Whether you are looking for an affirmation to make you smile, manageable self-kindness ideas, or to create your own list of 'Everyday Awesome Things', each page combines Stacie's signature bright and colourful illustrations with relatable and valuable messages to inspire and uplift you every day. A beacon of positivity – this is more than a journal, it's a place to put yourself first. "Stacie's positivity shines through in every word she writes. Her colourful approach to self-care is refreshing and comforting. This is a journal we all need right now" – Izzy Judd. "Stacie's words and illustrations speak right into our messy human-ness, cheerleading, equipping and supporting us along the way." – Anna Mathur.

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Book SynopsisGet into the holiday spirit with these 101 magical stories about the most wonderful time of the year!Prepare to be inspired by these tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You’ll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas, and activities. These 101 true personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season. They’ll leave you smiling and eager to share the joy of the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year’s. We didn’t forget the kids either. All the stories in this collection are “Santa safe,” meaning they keep the magic alive even for precocious readers. And your purchase will support Toys for Tots as well, creating miracles for children all over the U.S. 25¢ per book sold will go to Toys for Tots.

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Book SynopsisLife begins again at 60! You’ll be inspired by these tales of new love, new careers, new adventures, new purpose, and loads of fun!These stories from dynamic, active people over 60 prove the adage that age is just a number. Whether they’re relaxing at home or traveling the world, married or single, working or retired, these folks do it all. Read about: Finding romance and love again at 60, 70, or 80 Downsizing and enjoying the freedom of less Traveling the world and moving to new homes Starting new businesses, new jobs, and volunteering Getting in shape—with new sports and fitness routines Trying new things and proudly overcoming fears Finding new passions – for dancing, teach acting, sports cars and more Proof that older really is wiser! And plenty of comic relief about pesky technology, creaky joints, and those “senior moments” Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

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Book SynopsisWhat causes chronic and persistent fatigue in so many people? How is it best prevented and treated? What can patients and physicians do to better understand this common medical issue? Fatigue is an extremely common component of many physical and mental disorders, from anxiety and depression to heart disease and hypertension. Many patients even find themselves suffering from persistent fatigue with little understanding of how to safely and effectively treat the issue, especially if their symptoms don’t qualify for diagnosis as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which can make them “fall through the cracks” of the medical system. But now, with Fatigue and Dysautonomia: Chronic or Persistent, What’s the Difference?, physicians Joseph Colombo and Nicholas L. DePace aim to close those cracks, offering a simplified analysis and discussion focusing on this common patient complaint and how best to treat it. Topics covered include: ​ Parasympathetic and Sympathetic (P&S) causes of both chronic and “persistent” fatigue Natural therapies to help relieve fatigue and promote wellness. Concepts of fatigue, the six-pronged Mind-Body Wellness Program, and the P&S nervous systems. Causal relationships between fatigue and P&S dysfunction (a more specific description of autonomic dysfunction or dysautonomia) How to treat fatigue with supplements and lifestyle modifications that have been documented to work without the added side-effects of most pharmaceutical therapies. Presenting discussions with patients and doctors side-by-side to help physicians see how to present information to their patients and patients to learn what physicians need to know to tailor therapy to their individual needs, Fatigue and Dysautonomia is an essential resource for anyone concerned with fatigue, from medical professionals to patients to family and friends.

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Book SynopsisA funny, heartfelt and fierce memoir on becoming a woman of a certain age.

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Book SynopsisA little book that packs a big punch, OH HELL NO! is an affirming purchase for any self-proclaimed naysayer, and a great gift for a friend in need of a reminder that it's OK to say no.

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Book SynopsisThe Wealth Secrets of the Ancients:Updated for Today's ChallengesGeorge S. Clason's classic guide to financial health, The Richest Man in Babylon, has won millions of followers since 1930. Told as a series of parables set in ancient Mesopotamia, The Richest Man in Babylon is enthralling in its wisdom and simplicity. But times have changed. The enduring crisis of economic lockdown, spiraling health costs, and working from home were not even figments in the mind of this great author. Now, PEN Award-winning historian and popular voice of self-help Mitch Horowitz marries Clason's insights to the challenges of our present-day financial lives to produce a profoundly realistic, practical, and relevant action plan based on the original principles of The Richest Man in Babylon.In seven stepsor Clason's Golden LessonsMitch explores how to profit from your dwelling in our new work-from-home economy; the tough truth about healthcare costs and the original Babylon principles; the soundest source of investment; real-world ways to increase your earning power; why maintaining cashflow matters more than paying down debt in times of crisis; how to contend with issues of fear around money, and more. As a special bonus feature, this action plan includes a faithful abridgment of Clason''s original work, which serves a s a perfect refresher for longtime readers and a primer for newcomers.In this to-the-point guide, Mitch also explores the historical background of the man and book that taught us to pay yourself first, and why Clason's basic rules still make the most sense. A selection of "Clason''s Golden Aphorisms" distill key pieces of wisdom from the original book, each a lesson in itself.In succinct fashion, Mitch provides the first true update to one of the greatest financial guides ever written.

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Book SynopsisA personal story of the author reflecting on her journey of life with references to quotes from the Qur'an, Hadith and contemporary thinkers.Trade Review"Naima brings out our dynamism by letting us see her (usually invisible) fragility. I was crying by page ten and ready to take on the world a chapter later! This is a boost in times of global fear and personal challenges!" – Lauren Booth, Author Finding Peace in the Holy Land and Accidentally Muslim“I read Show Up in exactly 3 hours! When I decided to read it the morning I received it, my intention was just to get started, however, the writing style was so beautiful, the message so straight to the point and the actionable takeaways were so clearly outlined, I couldn’t stop. It’s about time someone gave us the wake up call! And who better than one who is already living the truth she is inviting others to?” – Aishah Adams, Author, Rise, Irrespective CEO, The Support Lounge“Through a deeply personal narrative of her own journey after the death of her husband, Na'ima B. Robert inspires Muslim women to gather the resources available to them so they can be the heroine in their stories and show up as victors. Show Up is a powerful testimony of the beauty that's possible when you choose to rise in the face of life's challenges as a heroine in your life story.” ­– LaYinka Sanni, Host, Honest Tea Talk"I was so overwhelmed with emotion and started sobbing three pages in. I appreciate Na’ima sharing a love story that will - insha Allah - continue in the heavens above. " – Selina Bakkar, Founder, AmaliaFinally. Finally a motivational self-help, self-care book written for the Muslim woman, with Islamic references and stories intricately woven in. This gives it beautiful depth. Naima B. Robert has written an insightful book, full of raw vulnerability, sharing her own deeply personal stories and experiences. This book reads like a love-letter to the sisterhood of Muslim women to inspire her to “...choose courage over fear”. It takes the reader on a reflective journey that lights a fire of hope for whichever life stage she’s at, and for situations she has faced or is facing. It guides her on how to ‘show up’ authentically with an easy to follow, step-by-step process. This is a must-read for any Muslim woman ready to be present as a hero in her life, and for any woman trying to find the courage to do so. As Robert asks “Now is the time for it, if not now, then when? And, if not you, then who?”. Tumkeen, Writer and Poet, Contributing Writer for Detroit Mom and Lansing Mom

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, a modern guidebook to the ancient wisdom from the Indian spiritual tradition of Vedanta to fuel your purpose and performance.By contemplating and applying the precious knowledge in these pages, you will learn to make everything in your life easier than you think possible. -- from the foreword by Dave AspreyWhy do some people thrive while others just get by? What's their secret?The ancient Indian spiritual tradition Vedanta calls it prana, or life force. We can call it vital force. By any name, it's the fundamental fuel that activates and optimizes all physical, emotional, and cognitive functions; including consciousness, perception, thinking, judgment, and memory. When we're fully fueled with this essential energy, it transforms our mind-set and moves us toward greater happiness, success, and self-awareness. Rajshree Patel is a former federal prosecutor who discovered Vedanta by accident and went on to bTrade Review"The book you're holding in your hands right now contains an incredible distillation of what you might learn through years of studying many different Eastern traditions. But the single most precious thing you will get out of reading it is the knowledge that unconscious mental resistance and struggle makes everything you do harder than it needs to be."- from the foreword by Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof "In this age of rampant burnout and stress, Patel shares a refreshing perspective on how we can use time-tested practices to seriously boost our energy, vitality, and well-being. Rich, practical, and life-changing wisdom!"- Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., author of The Happiness Track "Human beings have labored immensely to explore the outer world; the continents, the oceans, the cosmos. Our creative enterprise and inquisitiveness has focused on the external-and we have failed to map the most mysterious terrain of all, the internal. . . . This book by Rajshree provides easy-to-use tools that actually optimize the internal landscape-our mental and emotional faculties. It provides the missing link to thriving both inside and out. It's the simple way to switch off your busy mind and turn on your power."- Jason Silva, filmmaker, futurist, and former host of the Emmy-nominated Brain Games"I had my team learn the tools to harness life energy and we found that with less effort we could achieve more. . . . High energy equals high impact. It naturally translates to greater self-empowerment, accountability, and generosity. One of the core statements at Panda is to 'Make Happy Happen.' The Power of Vital Force provides practical wisdom and techniques that naturally make happy happen."- Andrew Cherng, founder and CEO of Panda Express"Rajshree Patel is the 'real deal'. If you are looking to change your life using meditation, don't settle for gimmicks and hype. Pick up this book and discover how ancient, time-tested tools of breath and meditation can bring vitality and clarity to your life."- Michael Edelstein, former president of NBC Universal International Studios and executive producer of Desperate Housewives "Neuroscience is finally catching up to what the wisdom of the East has been telling us for thousands of years. Vital force is the key to wellness. This book can up your game in every aspect of life."- Naveen Jain, co-founder and CEO of Viome and author of Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance"The Power of Vital Force is exceptional! . . . . A true masterpiece that blends the 'art and science' of consciousness and what it takes to energize the human soul, to learn how to truly thrive in a way you could have never imagined."- Peter Cooper, founder of Cooper Investors"Finally, a book that gives the how-to's, not just what-to's. This book is filled with tools, practical insights, rooted in timeless wisdom that can enhance the physical and mental faculties with ease . . .and Rajshree with her deep wisdom and experience is the perfect exponent of these ancient truths."- Chandrika Tandon, business leader, humanitarian, and Grammy-nominated artist "The Power of Vital Force is a practical guidebook for anyone who would like to supercharge their life. The honest guidance is not only actionable, but refreshing and personable. I only wish I'd had a book like this when I started my career."- Rathi Murthy, SVP and Chief Technology Officer of Gap, Inc."A powerful guide full of actionable tools and practical timeless wisdom. If you are ready to think less and live more, read this book."- Bernardo Bonjean, founder and CEO of Avante and entrepreneur"The Power of Vital Force compiles all of Rajshree's wisdom and grace into easily applicable lessons. . . . Honestly, reading this book is the next best thing to working directly with Rajshree."- Jeremy Larner, founder and president of JKL Worldwide and angel investor

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Book SynopsisAs seen on the BBC documentary, Inside Our Autistic Minds, with Chris Packham'Full of wisdom and positivity' Professor Nicola MartinOne of the biggest challenges for the parent of any autistic child is how best to support and guide them through the situations in life which might cause them greater stress, anxiety and worry than if they were neurotypical.Dr Luke Beardon has put together an optimistic, upbeat and readable guide that will be essential reading for any parent to an autistic child, whether they are of preschool age or teenagers. Emphasising that autism is not behaviour, but at the same time acknowledging that there are risks of increased anxiety specific to autism, this practical book gives insight into the nature of the anxiety experienced by autistic people, as well as covering every likely situation in which your child might feel anxious or worried. It will help you to prepare your child for school, to monitor their anxiety around school, and also to be informed about the educational choices available to your child. It will give you support to help make breaktimes less stressful for them and how to help them navigate things like eating at school and out of the house. Educationally, this book will take you and your child right up to the point of taking exams and leaving school; socially and emotionally it will cover all the challenges from bullying, friendships, relationships, puberty and sex education. It will give suggestions for alternatives in the scenarios that might cause anxiety or confusion in your child; it will also give a full understanding of your child's sensory responses and such behaviours as masking, or echopraxia.As the parent of an autistic child, you may find their path to adulthood different to the one you had expected to take, but as this book makes clear, autism should be celebrated and affirmed. Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children helps you to do just that, with practical strategies that will help happiness, not anxiety, remain the over-riding emotion that colours your child's memories of their early years.Trade ReviewA remarkable book that alternates between moments of deep recognition and precious insights... It teaches adaptability and flexibility and advocates passionately for an increased understanding of autistic children. * The Autistic Professor *This progressive approach is empowering, and ensures positive self-identity and mental health of autistic children. Practical reframes enable the reader to make changes that will improve lives; Beardon has the ability to put the reader truly in the shoes of an autistic child. * Jodie Smitten Autistic Advocate & Autism Specialist *Beautifully accessible, full of wisdom and positivity. * Professor Nicola Martin *An accessible and comprehensive guide for anyone who interacts with autistic children. * The Psychologist *

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide on how to build loving relationships. In this exploration of loving and living, bestselling author Leo Buscaglia addresses the intricacies and challenges of love relationships. He asks such important questions, as: How do we best interweave our lives with our loved ones? Do we change our way of relating depending on the circumstances? If we fail in one relationship, can we succeed in others? In this exhilarating book, Leo doesn't give pat answers. He presents alternatives and suggests behaviour that opens the way to truly loving each other. He recalls with heartwarming detail the importance of his own family and friendships in helping him to be open to grow and to love.

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Book SynopsisIncludes stories such as 'Laminex and Mirrors', 'Cross-Country', and 'Ashes'.

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Book SynopsisOn average, we spend around six years of our lives dreaming. Yet, astonishingly, few of us understand the purpose of dreams and even fewer recognise what our dreaming mind can tell us about ourselves and our world.Melinda Powell, psychotherapist and co-founder of the Dream Research Institute UK, reveals how better understanding our dreams can improve our waking lives.As well as examining the importance of sleep and dreams, The Hidden Lives of Dreams explores the role of light, colour, landscapes, space, healing presence and lucidity in dreams, dispels common misconceptions and addresses our fears of nightmares. Powell shows how to tap into our dreams as a source of guidance and inspiration to enhance our wellbeing and to discover a healthier, more balanced approach to life.'Exploring the depths of dreaming with an experienced guide like Melinda Powell will bring you closer to your heart, your purpose and your truest self. Highly recommended.'Robert Waggoner

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Book SynopsisThe mental well-being of children and adults is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, knows why. And he knows what we can do. We have a crisis on our hands, and its victims are our children.Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University's Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an emotion scientist, he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults a blueprint for understanding our emotions and using them wisely so that they help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being. The core of his approach is a legacy from his childhood, from an astute uncle who gave him permission to feel. He was the first adult who managed to see Marc, listen to him, and recognize the suffering, bullying, and abuse he'd endured. And that was the beginning of Marc's awareness that what he was going through was temporary. He wasn't alone

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Book SynopsisApply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this essential A–Z guide for your biggest questions and concerns from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama DisciplineEvery baby- and toddler-care decision sends parents scrambling to do the right thing, and often down into the rabbit hole of conflicting advice. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has sifted through the reliable research (including about all those old wives’ tales) and will help you make a manageable molehill out of the mountain of information and answer more than sixty common concerns and dilemmas, including • Breast or bottle? Or breast and bottle? Will that cause nipple confusion?• What’s the latest recommendation for introducing solids in light of potential allergies?• Should I sign us up for music and early-language classes?• What’s

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide argues that both mentor coaching and supervision be mandated by the professional coaching bodies as part of coachesâ continuous professional development. Mentor coaching is not just for those coaches seeking a credential: it is for lifelong professional development for every coach, at every level of the profession.You are the best coaching tool there is. Tools need to be oiled, sharpened, repaired and protected to keep them in tip top condition. Thatâs what mentor coaching and supervision do â they keep coaches sharp and fit for purpose.The reader will learn how to develop as a coach using mentor coaching, as well as how to develop as a mentor coach, to support other coaches to develop. Clare Norman explains what mentor coaching is, why it is so important and the competencies for mentor coaching.How coaches show up in the room is more important than how much we know about the theory behind coachinTable of ContentsPart One: Developing as a Coach Chapter One: What is Mentor Coaching?Chapter Two: How Coaches Show up in the RoomChapter Three: Lifelong LearningChapter Four: Reflective practiceChapter Five: Mentor Coaching is for Life, not just CredentialingChapter Six: The Return on Investment of Mentor CoachingChapter Seven: How Frequently should I Invest in Mentor Coaching?Chapter Eight: Choosing a Mentor CoachChapter Nine: Preparing Yourself for Mentor CoachingChapter Ten: Vulnerability to PracticeChapter Eleven: Receiving FeedbackChapter Twelve: Giving Feedback Part Two: Developing as a Mentor Coach Chapter Thirteen: Developing the Profession, Developing MyselfChapter Fourteen: Mentor Coaching CompetenciesChapter Fifteen: Create a Safe Space for Mentor Coachees to be VulnerableChapter Sixteen: Manage the Feedback ProcessChapter Seventeen: Enable Feedback to be HeardChapter Eighteen: Group Mentor Coaching – Group DynamicsChapter Nineteen: Virtual mentor coaching

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Book SynopsisThe fourth title of Process's Self-Reliance series, this is a practical, empowering guide that addresses the questions and anxieties of these turbulent economic times.

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Book SynopsisAn essential follow-up to their New York Times bestselling book, A Love Letter Life, Jeremy and Audrey Roloff introduce Creative Love, a timeless relationship book for couples that offers practical advice for creating a fun, fulfilling, and forever love story. You may know the Roloffs from the television show Little People, Big World, their Behind the Scenes podcast, or following their growing family online.The Roloffs are passionate about encouraging healthy, life-giving relationships. They share relationship advice from a place of humility as they continually learn what it means to love one another creatively, intentionally, and faithfully, while pursuing a godly marriage. Focusing on dating and marriage through the lens of faith and creativity, Creative Love provides insights on the following topics:Communicating in ways that grow your love&nb

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Book SynopsisThis parenting guide to ODD offers expert information on your child's condition, provides insight and empathy to what they are going through, and equips and empowers you to make practical changes in your parenting approaches. It provides an overview of tried-and-tested techniques from a mother of a child with ODD to support you in response to typical questions you may have:- "Why is my child acting this way?"- "What does this say about me?"- Why doesn't my child respond to punishment or reward?"- "What am I supposed to do next?"Overall this book teaches you how to avoid common mistakes in responding to ODD, the crossover with similar diagnoses such as ADHD, how to distinguish the disorders and how to improve your own resilience and confidence.Trade ReviewReading this book is like sitting down to coffee with a trusted-mom-friend who happens to spend all her free time reading research papers about children and behavior. Amelia Bowler helps parents see kids' challenging behavior from a new perspective offering hope along with practical, realistic advice. Parents will learn how to build resilience, foster connection, and improve communication to help kids who struggle with emotional self-regulation and prioritization. -- Alissa Marquess Zorn, Author of Bounceback Parenting, A Field Guide for Creating Connection Not PerfectionAmelia has a true gift of making really hard things doable. The subject of ODD may seem overwhelming, but she has given us this book to make the research accessible and the strategies easy to implement. She combines science and compassion to make a real difference for families and professionals alike. -- Leanne Page, BCBA, Parenting with ABAIn The Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Amelia Bowler has put together an invaluable resource for parents trying to make sense of their child's diagnosis. She clears up the myths, offers guidance and compassion, and helps parents understand how to best support their child's healthy development. -- Debbie Reber, founder, Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired: The Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and HopeTable of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Changing the way you see Oppositional Defiant DisorderChapter 1: Oppositional Defiant Disorder: the view from the outsideChapter 2: Struggles linked with Oppositional Defiant DisorderChapter 3: Cultural competence, misunderstandings and biasChapter 4: Managing Your Frustrations and ExpectationsPart II Changing the way the student sees youChapter 5: Control and AutonomyChapter 6 Leadership without coercionChapter 7: Building trust and connectionChapter 8: Responding to students in distressPART III Understanding your students' goals and needsChapter 9: Looking for the WHY of behaviourChapter 10: Common Classroom Struggles: Invisible DisabilitiesChapter 11: Skills that improve cooperation in the classroomChapter 12: Preparing to write an Individualized Behaviour PlanPART IV: Worksheets

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Book SynopsisA paradigm-shifting, instant classic in the making that challenges our assumptions about change by encouraging us to understand and embrace our resistance to it.We all have something we want to change about ourselves. But whether it''s quitting smoking, losing weight, or breaking some common bad habit or negative behaviour pattern, we feel a sense of failure when we don''t succeed. This often sets off a cascade of negative feelings and discouragement, making it even harder to change. The voice in our head tells us: Why bother?Successful change depends far more on understanding why we don''t change, psychotherapist and sociologist Ross Ellenhorn insists. His decades-long career as a pioneer in helping people overcome extreme psychiatric experiences and problematic substance use issues - especially those whom the behavioural healthcare system has failed - especially those whom the mental healthcare system has failed - has lead him to develop an effective, long-tTrade ReviewHow We Change is written with gentle wisdom, leavened with wit, and illuminated by deftly sketched case histories. Ross Ellenhorn points a unique path to personal transformation, challenging us to forgo what he aptly calls 'the seductive reasonableness of staying the same.' -- GABOR MATÉ * author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction *Countless self help books claim to help people change. But Ross Ellenhorn's How We Change actually does it, not through pithy slogans and relentless bullet points, but by encouraging readers to confront their own behaviors, patterns, setbacks, and fears. Erudite, funny, and highly accessible, How We Change is one of those books that stays with you for a long time. By the end of it, it's safe to say you'll be a different person. -- ABBY ELLIN * author of Duped: Double Lives, False Identities, and the Con Man I Almost Married *Ross Ellenhorn has given us an elegant, convincing, and deeply humanist approach to understanding our resistance to change-and in doing so, he helps us to overcome it. Engagingly written and scientifically rigorous, his book is an important contribution to the literature of mental wellness. -- DAVID A. KESSLER * bestselling author of The End of Overeating; Capture; and Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs *

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Book SynopsisThis little book does exactly what it sets out to do. It spells out all you need to know about different methods and strategies for treating dyslexia. So, if you want to know more about the many approaches to helping someone with dyslexia, then read this book. At the end of the day, you will be better informed to choose a way to suit your child. It is encouraging to read her list of famous people with dyslexia. It includes Hans Christian Anderson, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, Jeremy Irons, Jackie Stewart and Richard Branson. They haven't done too badly, have they?'- www.family2000.org.uk'This readable and useful little book has been written by a mother of two dyslexic sons. She writes about the hard road she travelled to find help and support for them. The book covers most of the questions that the parents of a dyslexic child would want answered, but it is just as useful to professionals who have a dyslexic child in their classroom or setting.The importance of early identification is stressed and the author provides useful information about tests which can be administered to children as young as four years old.There are informative chapters about the various successful techniques and strategies for working with dyslexic children, ranging from the well-publicised rose-coloured spectacles to the part played by a special diet.'- Nursery WorldOver the years, many quick fix approaches to cure dyslexia have been developed and used. These 'miracle cures' have offered hope to many parents who are left disillusioned by the school system and health service. With no other way to turn, many parents spend more and more money on special glasses, vitamins, exercises and specialist advice, but do they actually work? Written by a parent of two dyslexic sons, who herself searched for anything that would 'cure' them, this new book is a practical guide to dyslexia's many 'miracle cures'.Practical Strategies for Living with Dyslexia suggests that early identification of this condition may be the key. Dyslexia is often not diagnosed until children have started school, yet testing is now available from the age of four-and-a-half. On top of this many dyslexics also have eye and ear problems that go undetected, which further exacerbates the problem.Looking at the possible remedies available, such as tinted glasses, nutritional supplements and exercising, and considering the benefits of early identification of dyslexia, this book will be an essential practical resource for both the parents of, and the professionals who work, with people with dyslexia.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I. 1. What are Dyslexia and Dyscalculia? 2. Identifying Dyslexia. Aston Index Assessment. Cognitive Operating System (Cops). Dyslexic Screening Test (DST). Educational Psychologist Report. LUCID Assessment for Schools (LASS). Phonological Assessment Battery (PhAB). 3. What Causes Dyslexia? 4. Vision. Irlen Syndrome. Intuitive Colorimeter. Cerium Overlays. ChromaGen Lenses. Dunlop Test. Visual Tracking Magnifier. Vision and Learning Difficulties, Keith Holland. 5. Auditory. Science and Technology. Arrow, Colin Lane. 6. Developmental. Brain Gym. BIRD - Exercises in Learning. Neuro-Developmental Delay (NDD), Gail Saye. 7. Chiropractic and Dyslexia, Chris Vickers. 8. Vitamins and Minerals. Fatty Acids and Efalex. Iron Deficiencies. Zinc Deficiencies. 9. Multi-Sensory Teaching Methods. 10. Can Computers Help? Software Packages. Specialist Software. Computers and Examinations. Psychometric Testing. 11. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). 12. Phono-Graphix. 13. The Value of Play. Conclusion. PART II. Help Section. Dyslexia Poem, Mark Chivers. Dyslexia A2Z Website. Book List. Names and Addresses. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide provides a new understanding of ourselves and others based on easy-to-use principles. Drawing on real-life examples, it offers a set of strategies for transforming personal relationships, including: understanding and addressing our own and others' motives; communicating effectively; and developing a positive outlook, and dealing with mistakes and difficulties effectively.

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Book SynopsisTurning conventional thinking about gender differences on its head, Lise Eliot issues a call to close the troubling gaps between boys and girls and help all children reach their fullest potential. Drawing on years of exhaustive research and her own work in the field of neuroplasticity, Eliot argues that infant brains are so malleable that small differences at birth become amplified over time as parents, teachers, and the culture at large unwittingly reinforce gender stereotypes. Indicating points of intervention where social pressures can be minimised, she offers concrete solutions for helping everyone grow into wellrounded individuals.Trade Review“A refreshingly reasonable and reassuring look at recent alarming studies about sex differences in determining the behavior of children … Eliot's work demonstrates a remarkable clarity of purpose.” * Publishers Weekly *“This is an important book and highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.” * Library Journal *"Read her masterful book and you'll never view the sex-differences debate the same way again." * Newsweek *"This meticulous book should challenge everyone's assumption about the role of sex and gender." Sue Blackmore * BBC Focus *“Gender is strongly affected by environment and stereotyping after all, [Eliot] maintains in this absorbing book.” * The Bookseller *"A passionate plea for all of us to look beyond the confines of the pink/blue tyranny of childhood... To use the latest brain science to maximise outcomes for both genders, to the greater glorification of both." * Culture (supplement to the Sunday Times) *"Read her masterful book and you'll never view the sex-differences debate the same way again." * Newsweek *“A refreshingly reasonable and reassuring look at recent alarming studies about sex differences in determining the behavior of children … Eliot's work demonstrates a remarkable clarity of purpose.” * Publishers Weekly *“This is an important book and highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.” * Library Journal *"[a] sharp, information-packed, and worderfully readable book" * Mother Jones *10 out of 10 review: "it is difficult to see how Pink Brain, Blue Brain can become anything other than the definitive text on sex differences." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *"She tells her story authoritatively but modestly, with frequent references to her experience as a mother, and illuminates a very accessible pathway through the science." Marek Kohn * The Independent *"She tells her story authoritatively but modestly, with frequent references to her experience as a mother, and illuminates a very accessible pathway through the science." Marek Kohn * The Independent *10 out of 10 review: "it is difficult to see how Pink Brain, Blue Brain can become anything other than the definitive text on sex differences." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *

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Book Synopsis'Uplifting and honest, [Tender is] about resilience and learning to look after oneself so as to be better able to care for others.' KATE MOSSE'A beautiful and important book that is both deeply engaging and usefully practical. I loved it.' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'An insightful and well-timed book ... forces us to confront the stereotypes - and prejudices - we hold.' SUNDAY TIMES'profoundly important...full of wisdom and bright insights on what it really means to love someone, by a fearless and generous writer. ' CLOVER STROUD'A beautiful and timely reminder that each and every one of us has the ability to care, the capacity for empathy, and the potential to grow.' ANDY PUDDICOMBE, FOUNDER OF HEADSPACE'A wonderful book: compassionate, honest, carefully-reasoned and genuinely helpful... This will benefit many people.' KATHERINE MAY, author of WINTERING 'An invaluable tool for any invisible carers or anyone who wants to learn how to better support their loved ones... we ALL have many, many things to learn from Penny's beautiful, wise, charming, thoughtful words' - SCARLETT CURTIS, Sunday Times bestselling author'Moving and beautifully written, nuanced and wise, alert to every paradox at the heart of love. A hugely important book not only for current or future carers, but anyone learning to accept that life tends to resist our control.' - OLIVIA SUDJIC, author of EXPOSURE'Tender captures the powerful capacity of people to care for others, and all the heartbreaking and heartwarming complexity that this involves. Penny brings the crucial, yet often overlooked, role of caring into our collective consciousness and, in doing so, demonstrates what it means to be human.' -DR EMMA HEPBURN, author of A TOOLKIT FOR MODERN LIFE'Penny Wincer's TENDER manages to combine both unromanticised honesty about the realities of care with a genuine uplifting hopefulness... is a must-read.'- RUTH WHIPPMAN, author of THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSWe are all likely - at some point in our lives - to face the prospect of caring for another, whether it's a parent, child or partner. It is estimated that there are 7 million people in the UK caring for loved ones. And yet these are the unpaid, unsung people whose number is rising all the time. In Tender: the imperfect art of caring, Penny Wincer combines her own experiences as a carer with the experiences of others to offer real and transformative tools and insights for navigating a situation that many of us are either facing or will face at some time. Penny Wincer has twice been a carer: first to her mother, and now as a single parent to her autistic son. Tender shows how looking after oneself is a fundamental part of caring for another, and describes the qualities that we can look to cultivate in ourselves through what may otherwise feel to be an exhausting task. Weaving her lived experience with research into resilience, perfectionism and self-compassion, Penny combines the stories of other carers alongside those who receive support - offering an often surprising and hopeful perspective.Penny hosts a podcast Not Too Busy To Write.Trade ReviewAn insightful and well-timed book ... forces us to confront the stereotypes - and prejudices - we hold - Sunday Times

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