Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisMenopause hit Darcey Steinke hard. First came hot flushes. Then insomnia. Then depression. As she struggled to understand what was happening to her, she slammed up against a culture of silence and sexism. Some promoted hormone replacement therapy, others encouraged acceptance, but there was little that offered a path to understanding menopause in an engaged way.Flash Count Diary is a powerful exploration into aspects of menopause that have rarely been written about. It is a deeply feminist book, honest about the intimations of mortality that menopause signals but also an argument for the ascendency, beauty and power of the post-reproductive years in women's lives.Trade ReviewMany days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way. This elegant, wise, fascinating, deeply moving book is an instant classic. I'm about to buy it for everyone I know -- MAGGIE NELSONA searingly intelligent, richly imagined, deeply moving memoir and exploration of menopause. This is not like anything I have ever seen on the subject . . . [Steinke] takes her body, our history and nature itself seriously . . . I was incredibly stirred, educated and inspired by this book . . . I love this book. I admire this book. It's fierce, and it's important -- ELIZABETH GILBERTA fiercely intelligent trawl through menopausal waters that is not afraid to confront the intricacies of the female body and mind. There is a beautiful precision to the writing -- CATHY RENTZENBRINK * * The Times * *Incandescent -- OLIVIA LAING * * Guardian Book of the Week * *[Steinke's] refreshing description of the second act is stylish. Based on interviews, it is a new take on the power of women at this stage of adulthood . . . she has a positive take on desire and sexuality, which many women will find uplifting and surprising * * Sunday Times * *Darcey Steinke opens the door on to the dark, frightening and lonely room where the Menopause has long resided and draws it into the sun, into the light. It's a book for all women (and men), written with brilliance, imagination, humanity, lucidity and love -- JULIET STEVENSONRevolutionary * * Daily Mail * *Part memoir, part manifesto, part natural history, this book is a profound white-knuckle ride through unnamed territories -- JENNY OFFILL, author of Dept. of SpeculationMeticulously researched and passionately written, Flash Count Diary examines the shame and stigma attached to female aging so closely that their opposites are revealed. Steinke posits menopause as a channel through which new realms of possibility, depth, strength and growth can be revealed. An inspiring and visionary book -- CHRIS KRAUS, author of I Love DickI hope that Steinke's book, which I consumed hungrily, will encourage a wave of work by and about women undergoing what is, quite literally, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Steinke makes the case that the inexorable slide away from fertility is a rebirth of agency, and her book is the fruit of the very creativity it describes * * New Yorker * *

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Book SynopsisHave you ever noticed that one woman who effortlessly gets along with men without even trying? She's in a loving relationship, banters with her male colleagues and is close to her brothers. Every woman deserves to be that woman and now Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know, now available as an ebook for the first time, shows you how.Barbara is the definitive relationships guru. The author of 14 bestselling relationships titles, with fans the world over, Barbara's witty, straight-talking answers to the problems that plague relationships have transformed the lives of millions of women, and men, and inspired her readers to turn their dysfunctional relationship patterns around.Now repackaged with a beautiful new iconic cover, discover men's top twenty turn-offs, how to become a better lover without being a doormat, and close the gap between what men say and what they really mean. Readers have described Secrets as amazing', that it provides so much insight into the minds of men' and thaTrade ReviewReaders’ praise for Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know: “I read this book many years ago and having just celebrated my 30th wedding anniversary feel I am in a position to confirm how brilliant this book is. It completely changed my preconceptions that I wasn’t even aware of… Barbara encouraged me to chuck ‘em out and enjoy life and enjoy my husband!” Gigi “One of the few books I’ve read which is worth its weight in gold.” Anon “Loved it. My bible.” Shurooq “Excellent… Highly recommended if you want to have a better understanding of men.” Marwa Ayad “Barbara talks to women as adults, which makes a refreshing change from a lot of relationship books.” Anon

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BEST HEALTH BOOK CATEGORY IN THE GUILD OF HEALTH WRITERS HEALTH WRITING AWARDS 2012HIGHLY COMMENDED IN THE POPULAR MEDICINE CATEGORY AT THE BMA MEDICAL BOOK AWARDS 2012Coping with life after cancer can be tough. The idea that the end of successful treatment brings relief and peace just isn''t true for countless survivors. Many feel unexpectedly alone, worried and adrift. You''re supposed to be getting your life ''back on track'' but your life has changed. You have changed.With reassurance and understanding, Dr Frances Goodhart and Lucy Atkins help readers deal with the emotional fallout of cancer whether it''s days, months or years since the treatment ended. Drawing on Dr Goodhart''s extensive experience working in the NHS with cancer survivors, this guide is packed with practical and simple self-help tools to tackle issues such as worry and anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, low self-esteem and body image, relationships and sex, fatiguTrade ReviewThis excellent guide offers simple, practical ways to tackle worries, exhaustion, anger and depression. . .as well as simple but effective self-help exercises and tips throughout * Nursing Standard *As a GP, I wish I could write a prescription for this book for every single person who has ever confronted and then survived cancer. The emotional fallout and psychological readjustment after cancer endures for years and impinges on many different facets of everyday personal and family life. Doctors and nurses can put you back together physically after cancer, but until now, emotional after-care has been badly lacking. Not any more. This book is the companion you need. It takes you gently by the hand and explains calmly and reassuringly exactly why you feel like you do and what you can change to put it right. Friendly, truthful, reliable and practical, I heartily recommend it -- Dr Hilary Jones, GP and Medica broadcasterThis book's practical, insightful tips and guidance are essential reading for anyone diagnosed with cancer who wants to learn coping strategies for those inevitable bleak moments, and for anyone who wants to understand what cancer sufferers are going through -- Julia Palca, Chairman, Macmillan Cancer Support and cancer survivorOK - here's a given: when you hear the word cancer from your doctor, the emotional onslaught is such that it's hard to take much in, let alone ask those questions that may seem trivial to others, but that overwhelm you at 3a.m. That's why this book is great: practical, easy-to-follow ideas and information that you won't necessarily find on any one website, and that can help you feel more in control and less a victim. I'm proud to have contributed in some small way to a much needed, down-to-earth and valuable book -- Trisha Goddard

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Book SynopsisWe all dream, and 98 per cent of us can recall our dreams the next morning. Even in today’s modern age, it is human nature to wonder what they mean. With incredible new discoveries and stunning science, Why We Dream will give you dramatic insight into yourself and your body. You’ll never think of dreams in the same way again . . .Groundbreaking science is putting dreams at the forefront of new research into sleep, memory, the concept of self and human socialization. Once a subject of the New Age and spiritualism, the science of dreams is revealed to have a crucial role in the biology and neuroscience of our waking lives. In Why We Dream, Alice Robb, a leading American science journalist, will take readers on a journey to uncover why we dream, why dreaming matters, and how we can improve our dream life – and why we should. Through her encounters with scientists at the cutting edge of dream research, she reveals how: - Dreams can be powerful tools to help us process the pain of a relationship break-up, the grief of losing a loved one and the trauma after a dramatic event - Nightmares may be our body’s warning system for physical and mental illness (including cancer, depression and Alzheimer’s) - Athletes can improve their performance by dreaming about competing - Drug addicts who dream about drug-taking can dramatically speed up their recovery from addiction. Robb also uncovers the fascinating science behind lucid dreaming – when we enter a dream state with control over our actions, creating a limitless playground for our fantasies. And as one of only ten per cent of people with the ability to lucid-dream, she is uniquely placed to teach us how to do it ourselves.Trade ReviewIn a book that looks at the historical and social importance of dreams, and analyzes the latest science, Robb attempts to correct our misguided forsaking of this feature of our unconscious. Dreams don’t make for boring conversation, Robb argues in this persuasive, personable book. * Vogue *Why We Dream is a spirited rebuke to the idea of sleep as a mere parting with consciousness. In exploring the pleasures and uses of dreams, [Alice Robb] seeks to persuade us that sleep is not just the “off” to waking’s “on” but another realm of being, a second consciousness, rich in adventure and wisdom... In celebrating dreams as poetic artifacts, Robb offers a welcome antidote to the medicine administered by most sleep gurus. * New Yorker *Why We Dream is a spirited, cogent defense of dreams and dream-telling...We may not know why dreams 'traffic in garbled metaphor and disjointed imagery,' but by learning to decode them, we can learn to decode ourselves... All we need to do, Robb wants us to know, is pay attention. * NPR *For anyone who's ever kept a dream journal or fixated on the idea of lucid dreaming, a thorough exploration of the mysterious nightly phenomenon from a scientific point of view. * Elle *Why We Dream is an illuminating, surprising, often astounding look at the purpose and power of dreams. I hadn’t even finished by the time I was convinced to start my own dream journal. This is a beautiful work of science writing that will change the way you think of your own nightly voyage. -- David Epstein, best-selling author of The Sports GeneWho knew that the netherworld of sleep contained such psychological depths and biological purposes? A thrilling account of the wayward history of dream research, Why We Dream opens a door into the creative life of dreaming, ensuring that you will never fall asleep again without a sense of the vision-filled journey ahead. -- Daphne Merkin, critic, novelist, and author of This Close to HappyAfter reading this gripping and deeply researched book, you’ll never again be tempted to dismiss the surreal narratives of our nighttime lives as trivial or meaningless. Blending centuries of cultural history with cutting-edge science, Alice Robb makes a compelling case for dreams—as sources of wisdom and creativity, as a vital ingredient in psychological health, and as a portal to the strange and fascinating worlds lurking within yourself and everyone you know. -- Oliver Burkeman, Guardian columnist and author of The AntidoteAlice Robb’s Why We Dream was for me a gentle and affecting invitation to reconsider a seemingly boring daily routine. ....the “nightly journey” idea makes getting into bed feel like preparing for an adventure. Robb’s encouragement to think of dreams as rehearsals for waking hopes and fears has also been especially eye-opening. * The Cut *Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: INTRODUCTION Chapter - 1: How We Forgot About Dreams Chapter - 2: The Vanguard Chapter - 3: Dreams Enter the Lab Chapter - 4: The Renaissance of Sleep Research Chapter - 5: Problem-Solving Chapter - 6: Preparation for Life Chapter - 7: Nightmares Chapter - 8: Diagnosis Chapter - 9: Dream Groups Chapter - 10: Control Chapter - 11: My Night Life Section - ii: Acknowledgments Section - iii: Notes Index - iv: Index

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Book SynopsisA collection of essays by queer activists investigating the health challenges LGBT people face throughout their lives.

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Book Synopsis'Caroline Bond has a gift for weaving heart-rending tales of impossible decisions' Amanda Brooke, author of The Bad MotherHow do you protect the ones you love from the secrets that hurt them most?____________________Cassie is adopted. She's never felt like the odd one out in her family, but at seventeen she decides to find her birth mother. As she starts digging, she discovers her adoption was far more complicated than she could ever have imagined. And, in uncovering her history, Cassie learns of a terrible secret that her parents kept from her. A secret that will shatter relationships, expose the decisions of the past and lead everyone involved to question what really makes a family.Trade ReviewCaroline Bond has a gift for weaving heart-rending tales of impossible decisions and The Forgotten Sister is no exception. A beautifully written story that will stay with me for quite some time. Would I have made the same choices? * Amanda Brooke, author of The Bad Mother *Accomplished and deeply affecting, The Forgotten Sister examines how perilous secrets can be in families, and yet how some bonds are almost impossible to break. It really resonated with me. * Carol Mason, author of After You Left *A deftly written novel [and] a moving exploration of love between sisters and the tangled, often complex emotions that exist in families. * Madeleine Reiss, author of Someone to Watch Over Me *Caroline Bond takes a complex situation and has written a thoughtful, wrenching and, at times, tear-jerking novel. * Elizabeth Buchan, author of The Museum of Broken Promises, on The Second Child *I stayed up long into the night to finish The Second Child... a carefully crafted and utterly compelling tale of lost opportunity and impossible choices. * Amanda Brooke, author of The Bad Mother, on The Second Child *I was so invested in every word of this novel. An unthinkable situation, but highly believable, this story is spellbinding, real, and brilliantly written. I felt for every character. It mines the depth of every possible human emotion. Caroline Bond will go far. * Carol Mason, author of After You Left, on The Second Child *

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Book SynopsisWhile every parent knows more of what to expect the next time round, the birth of a second child is no less momentous. Family relationships multiply, birth-order myths hover and sibling rivalry and parental exhaustion threaten. Yet the potential for joy and love within the family also expands, as if by magic. This new literary talent shines a tender insight on a forgotten subject: what it is to parent for the second time and what it is to forever be a younger child.Trade Review'Beautifully written, deeply humane, a gem of a book.' Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind: A Hopeful History and Utopia for Realists 'Fresh, intricate, daring and often wise.' Susie Boyt, author of Love and Fame 'A subtle and captivating tour of a topic we've strangely overlooked.' Sarah Knott, author of Mother: An Unconventional History 'Gorgeous ... Berger's thoughtful inquiry eloquently illuminates the complexities of second-time parenthood.' Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisPraise for Covert Persuasion: This book is a treasure trove of ideas you can use to turn a ''no'' into a ''yes'' almost instantly-in any sales situation. -Brian Tracy, speaker and author of Create Your Own Future and Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Hogan is the master of persuasion. I urge you to persuade yourself to buy this book and everything he''s ever written and recorded. It will help you understand yourself, understand others, and succeed. This information is bankable. -Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Sales Bible, Little Red Book of Selling, and Little Red Book of Sales Answers There''s more wisdom in this book than in 500 pages on the same subject. Whether you need to persuade your lover, your spouse, your boss, your clients, your friends, or yourself, this powerhouse collection of mind tricks and secrets will give you the upper hand. In today''s competitive world, this is the persuasion wizard''s manual you need to contrTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. 1 Covert Persuasion Begins in the Mind. 2 From “No” to “Yes”. 3 Covert Strategies for Changing Beliefs. 4 Covert Persuasion 101:The Tactics. 5 The Words of Covert Persuasion. 6 The Focused Outcome Mindset. 7 20 Keys to Using Covert Persuasion in a Story. 8 Using Questions to Covertly Persuade. 9 Using Emotions to Covertly Persuade. 10 27 Observations About People And How to Covertly Persuade Them. 11 Putting It All Together. Appendix Covert Persuasion Worksheet. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe truth is that most women do not have satisfying sex lives. SLOW SEX can change all that. This step-by-step guide teaches men and women how to use the growing practice of Orgasmic Meditation to slow down, connect emotionally and achieve authentic female sexual satisfaction. The promise: In just 15 minutes every woman can become orgasmic. And, with the right partner and the right technique, that orgasm could last four months! Since 1999, Nicole Daedone has been leading the ''slow sex movement'' through her popular OneTaste organization. Thousands have attended her Slow Sex workshops to learn the practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM): the act of slowing down, tuning in and experiencing a deeper spiritual and physical connection during sex. SLOW SEX reveals the philosophy and techniques of OM and includes a step-by-step, ten-day OM starter program, as well as OMing secrets and exercises for an extended and satisfying female orgasm. The book also includes exercises to help enhance reader''s ''regular'' sex lives, such as Slow Oral for Her, Slow Oral for Him and Slow Sex Intercourse.

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Book Synopsis"To many of his patients [Dr. Fishman] is a miracle worker." —Jane E. Brody, New York Times

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Book SynopsisFind your focus – wherever you're working – with Joy at Work.Marie Kondo's first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, sparked a new genre of books and became an international bestseller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life. Whether you are unexpectedly working at home or if you have a dedicated work space or office, if you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you’ll never have to do it again.In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what's important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing. With advice on how to improve the way you work, the book features advice on problem areas including fundamentals like how to organize your desk, finally get through your emails and find balance by ditching distractions and focusing on what sparks joy.Like how the key to successful tidying in the home is by tackling clutter in the correct order, Joy at Work adapts the inspirational KonMari Method for your professional life, taking you step-by-step through your working day so that you can identify the most joyful way to work for you. Once you’ve found order in your work, you can feel empowered to find confidence, energy and motivation to create the career you want and move on from negative working practices.'Marie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work' - Sarah Shaffi, StylistTrade ReviewA tidy guide to finding joy at work. Full of psychological wisdom and practical tips - I loved it! -- Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of GritMarie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein understand something very important about life and work: many times the key to success comes from subtracting, not adding. For anyone looking to bring more joy and focus to their office and career, Joy at Work is the book you've been waiting for. -- Alex Banayan, author of the #1 international bestseller The Third DoorJoy at Work is a charming antidote to the messiness of organizational life. It will help you be happier, waste less time, and lead others -- and is mighty fun to read. -- Bob Sutton, Stanford Professor, organizational psychologist, and author of bestsellers The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad BossFinding joy at work isn't magic ? it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical insights from Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeMarie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein are modern-day superheroes – the dynamic duo of office efficiency and satisfaction. Their timely book delivers the tools, questions, and mindsets you need to rid the clutter that's piling on your desk, clogging your calendar, and infiltrating your personal networks. If you want joy in life, the place to begin is Joy at Work. -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, To Sell Is Human, and DriveMarie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work -- Sarah Shaffi, StylistThe Japanese organisation consultant has revolutionised the way we organise our homes, and our lives. -- Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisTwenty to thirty million Americans suffer from some form of diagnosable depression, and their ranks are growing. Psychologist Michael D. Yapko explains that in order to find relief, more than the current episode of depression must be examined. In Breaking the Patterns of Depression, he presents skills that enable readers to understand and ultimately avert depression's recurring cycles. Focusing on future prevention as well as initial treatment, the book includes over one hundred structured activities to help sufferers learn the skills necessary to become and remain depression-free.Breaking the Patterns of Depression begins by translating the clinical literature on psychotherapy and antidepressant medication into language that can be used to enhance an understanding of depression, and to personalize individual cures. Yapko uses a conversational, anecdotal tone that encourages readers to take an active approach to helping themselves. Special sections entitled 'Learn

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Book SynopsisThe first detailed account of the way in which our bodies preserve their stability against the many disturbing forces they encounter, suggesting that the lessons to be derived from the body's wisdom might be applied to problems of social and economic stabilization.

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Book SynopsisThere's no denying the clear connection between overuse of devices--smartphones, computers, and video games--and the growing mental health crisis, especially in our children. Too much screen time has a real, measurable effect on kids' brains, self-esteem, emotional development, and social skills. We aren't controlling our devices anymore--they're controlling us. In Disconnected, psychotherapist and parenting expert Thomas Kersting offers a comprehensive look at how devices have altered the way our children grow up, behave, learn, and connect with their families and friends. Based on the latest studies on the connection between screen time and neuroplasticity, as well as the growing research on acquired ADHD and anxiety, Disconnected presents a better way to move forward. Kersting shares indispensable advice for parents on setting boundaries and engaging in concentration and mindfulness exercises. If you want to reclaim your family and reconnect with your kids, this hard-hitting yet hopeful book is the place to start.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Baron says exactly what our spirits need to hear. Perfectly Imperfect is the real deal! It’s honest, insightful, and inspiring, and it shows us the true meaning and power of yoga. This book will wake up every aspect of your practice and give you the tools you need to show up fully every day, both on and off the mat. This is a seriously empowering read.”— Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times best-selling author of Miracles Now and Super Attractor

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Book SynopsisUnchecked, high blood pressure markedly increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. The author shows that high blood pressure can be prevented and controlled without the use of drugs. He provides guidance for combating the problem, including both general information and recipes, which offer genuine health improvement.

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Book SynopsisThe life-changing guide to finding freedom from our self-doubt through the revolutionary practice of Radical Acceptance from the renowned meditation teacher, psychologist, and author—now revised and updated with a new introduction and an in-depth guide to the author’s signature mindfulness techniques. “Radical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear, and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion.”—Thich Nhat Hanh “Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering,” says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, in addictions and perfectionism, in loneliness and overwork—all the forces that keep our lives constricted and unfulfilled. Radical Acceptance offers a path

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Book SynopsisThe Science Behind Tapping offers readers a deeper understanding of Emotional Freedom Techniques—what it is, and how it can help with a host of issues.I loved reading this book because it provided answers to some of my own personal questions about the relationship between the mind and the body.-- Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author of You Are the PlaceboEmotional Freedom Techniques, or simply EFT, is a powerful way to deal with unresolved issues, transform beliefs, and reprogram yourself for greater happiness and success. Commonly called tapping, EFT has been utilized by thousands of people worldwide. If you're holding this book, you've probably tried it at least once--or heard about it from a friend.EFT researcher and author Peta Stapleton, Ph.D., brings together the history and cutting-edge research of tapping. She also shows how tapping can be used for a whole host of ailments, including anxiety, weight i

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Book SynopsisStretch the boundaries of your creativity with daily doses of wisdom and encouragement in this quirky 365-day journal. Every day is an opportunity to engage your persistence, patience, imagination, and daring as you test your limits: draw a round figure using only lines, coin a new word, create a recipe showcasing an ingredient you’ve never used before, set a shopping list to a melody.Each day, insight from famous artists, writers, architects, musicians, chefs, dancers, sculptors, actors, photographers, designers, and other creatives will both challenge and push you. With space to doodle and to record personal epiphanies, watch creativity transcend borders, and prepare yourself to make that leap, too. At the end, you’ll have built a portfolio that showcases your most inspired year ever. This journal is perfect for recent graduates, milestone birthdays, or as a year-end holiday gift to kick off New Year, New You projects.

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Book Synopsis A guide to our anxious minds; offering a route to calm, self-compassion and mental well-being. Far more than we tend to realise, we’re all – in private – deeply anxious. There is so much that worries us across our days and nights: whether our hopes will come true, whether others will like us, whether the people we care about will be OK, whether we can escape humiliation and grief... Anxiety is deeply normal and, like so much else that troubles our minds, it can be understood and brought under our control. We all deserve to wake up every day without a sense of foreboding. This is a guide to anxiety: why we feel it, how we experience it when it strikes and what we can do when we come under its influence. Across a series of essays that look at the subject from a number of angles, the tone is helpful, compassionate and in the best sense practical. We have suffered for too long under the rule of anxiety. Here – at last – is a pathway to a calmer, more compassionate and more light-hearted future.

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Book Synopsis“Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We SleepA MindBodyGreen Health & Well-Being Book for Your 2021 Reading List Anyone having trouble sleeping has heard all the old “sleep hygiene” rules: Don’t drink caffeine after 2:00 p.m., use the bedroom only for sleeping, put down your screens an hour before going to bed. But as the millions suffering from poor sleep can attest, just following these overly simplistic, one-size-fits-all directives doesn’t work. How to Sleep is here to rewrite the rules and help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—each and every night. Dr. Rafael Pelayo, an expert sleep clinician and professor at the world-renowned Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University, offers a medically comprehensive and holistic approach to the myriad issues that might be affecting your sleep. He begins by grounding us in the biology of sleep including the extremely reassuring fact that no one actually sleeps through the night—we naturally wake up every ninety minutes. Dr. Pelayo then tackles the major sleep issues one by one, such as snoring and its causes; the difference between transient and chronic insomnia, and how to treat each; strategies to combat jet lag; how lifestyle choices affect your sleep, including exercise (even ten minutes helps), meditation (try it right before bed), and food and drink (alcohol is a double-edged sword—it may help you fall asleep faster, but it often interferes with staying asleep). There’s advice for the bedroom—on white noise machines, ambient temperature, what to look for in a pillow—and answers to our most pressing questions, from when to see a sleep medicine specialist to how aging affects our sleep. All in all, it’s a sure prescription to help you sleep better, wake up refreshed, and live a healthier life.Trade Review“How to Sleep rewrites the ‘rules’ of sleep for consumers who realize that sleep hygiene isn’t enough. The book goes far beyond sleep hygiene and tackles issues such as the causes of snoring, treating transient and chronic insomnia, combating jet lag, and how lifestyle choices impact sleep.”—Sleep Review “Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We Sleep “This concise but comprehensive book covers all the aspects of normal and abnormal sleep with which we should be familiar. Everyone should read this book.”—William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D, bestselling author of The Promise of Sleep “Want to learn how to optimize your sleep? You’re unlikely to find a clearer or more up-to-date guide than this book by Dr. Pelayo.”—David Eagleman, neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, and creator and host of PBS’s The Brain “Before reading this book, I thought of myself as a sleep aficionado, but Dr. Pelayo showed me just how many misconceptions I had. How to Sleep taught me that snoring is never normal, about the seriousness and pervasiveness of sleep apnea, and much more. These misunderstandings affect us all—this comforting and confidence-building book should be mandatory reading.” —Ed Catmull, cofounder of Pixar and author of Creativity, Inc. “Dr. Pelayo cleverly and thoroughly explains the biology of sleep and strategies we can all use to improve our quality of life and maintain optimal health through better sleep.”—Richard K. Bogan, MD, chairman of the National Sleep Foundation “Dr. Pelayo has condensed his vast knowledge and years of experience into a quick, interesting, and captivating must-read book. He offers guidance on sleeping well, the causes of sleep disturbance (including sleep disorders, diet, and medicine), and managing sleep issues in both adults and children.” —Kannan Ramar, MD, sleep medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic

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Book SynopsisTrack your hormonal patterns and get to know your menstrual cycle in a more intimate way using this stylish and functional personal wellness planner for women. This first-of-its-kind 90-day hormone tracker journal gives women the guidance and space they need to track their monthly cycles and monitor how diet, exercise, moods, sleep, supplements, and more impact their hormonal fluctuations. On a basic level, natural hormone tracking is incredibly helpful for knowing when your period will come and end, when you should use protection or avoid sex to prevent pregnancy, and for gaining a fundamental connection to your flow. And if you're trying to conceive, it's essential for fertility tracking and fertility health. On a deeper level, tracking can strengthen your body awareness (physically and emotionally) and connection to nature. After 90 days of tracking, you'll have a strong foundational knowledge of your personal cycle patterns and how your hormones affect your mood, motivation levels, cravings, and more. The Happy Hormone Tracker includes: - Health primer explaining the four phases of a woman's cycle and what to expect during those times of the month - 90 days of daily tracker pages for monitoring ovulation, overall mood, digestion, hours slept, food cravings, stress level, exercise, motivation level, and more. - Weekly reflections for keeping track of personal habits, self-care, and more. - Food charts to help you know the best foods to eat for each phase of the month - And other tips from Shannon Leparski, author of the 2019 bestselling book The Happy Hormone Guide

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Book SynopsisStress is not in your head, it''s in your heart - this is the key to peak performance that Dr Leah Lagos, an internationally known expert in biofeedback and sport and performance psychology, wants us to know. In this book, she shares with readers for the first time the same program that she uses with top athletes, CEOs, business leaders - anyone who wants and needs to perform at their best. What makes her scientifically proven ten-week programme unlike any other is that she recognises the link between heart rhythms and stress to create specific, clinically tested breathing techniques that allow you to control your body''s physical response to stress. She pairs this training with cognitive-behavioural exercises to offer a two-tiered protocol for strengthening health and performance, enabling readers to respond more flexibly to stressful situations, let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and ultimately be more focused and confident under pressure.********************** ''Dr. Leah Lagos is an extraordinary being. I''ve never known a greater empath . . . The vast majority have described the experience as some version of life changing, and I''ve been blown away by the immense performance benefits.'' Josh Waitzkin, author of The Art of Learning and the real-life inspiration behind the film Searching for Bobby Fischer''This is a step-by-step owners manual for the human body...Her holistic and data-driven protocols fit athletes and laymen equally well. Now get into your body and breathe.'' Scott Carney, New York Times best-selling author of What Doesn''t Kill Us''If you can control your emotions and attention, you can navigate whatever happens in life with your full range of abilities. It doesn''t take years of yoga and meditation. Dr Lagos teaches you how to tap a powerful tool anyone can use in daily life.'' Adam Robinson, New York Times best-selling author of Cracking the SAT

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Lee Majewski and Ananda Bhavanani define yoga and yoga therapy as a whole person practice, demonstrating how it can help the individual to heal through their own mechanisms. The authors bring yogic concepts from theory into everyday life, exploring how yoga therapy can work with all levels of a human being at the same time (physical, energetic, emotional, intellectual and spiritual) and demonstrating that, when applied correctly, it can assist healing and facilitate an improved quality of life.The book covers deep yogic work and how it applies to cancer patients, as well as a range of other chronic conditions including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. For each of these conditions the authors explore how yoga therapy can go beyond alleviating symptoms and work to heal the whole person.Trade ReviewYoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health is a text that should be part of every yoga teacher and therapist's professional library. Ananda and Lee bring together their decades of personal and professional wisdom and experience to create a comprehensive guide suited to both novices and the more experienced practitioner. The text acknowledges the many traditions that inform contemporary yoga therapy and is replete with extensive appendices of suggested practices including yoga nidra and mudras. This is a must have! -- Leigh Blashki, Board of Directors IAYTThis book is the collaborative effort of well-known yoga therapists and practitioners Lee Majewski and Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. Their intensive research and clinical experience working with persons afflicted with non-communicable disease (NCD) conditions have contributed to the development of a comprehensive, authoritative work on the process of yoga therapy. I consider this book to be valuable and timely to those who work in clinical and non-clinical set up in providing yoga support to people with NCD as well as those who work in preventive processes. -- Dr Latha Satish, Psychologist and Yoga Therapist and Researcher Chairman, Research Council Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, ChennaiAs yoga rapidly gains popularity in the general population internationally, its use as a therapeutic intervention for diseases has grown apace. The authors, who are both deeply ingrained personally and professionally in the practice and application of yoga for health and healing, have delivered a comprehensive text on the theory, science and application of yoga therapy. Their emphasis on the importance of the application of yoga practices in an integrative and holistic manner to address the whole person and not simply the disease or its symptoms is highly crucial to the success of yoga as therapy. -- Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Editor in Chief, International Journal of Yoga TherapyI have been reading the book for the past few days and my heart is singing. It was so good to see words declaring the sophistication and intelligence of yoga therapy as the holistic science that it undoubtedly is. This book helps to empower yoga therapists to stay true to our teachings and not feel that we need to break yoga into compartments of western scientific models, to feel that it is valid. May all yoga therapists behold this book as a reference in contemporary times to practice with full confidence this traditional science. -- Leanne Davis, Founder of Viniyoga Australia, Past President, Council of Advisors for Yoga Australia, Council of Teachers for Yoga New Zealand, Certification Committee member for IAYTA brilliant healing paradigm! Majewski and Bhavanani have presented a wealth of accessible information for holistic healing through applied yoga philosophy. Their comprehensive approach offers accessible practices for enhancing spiritual health and empowering patients towards improved health and well-being. Be it the history of Yoga or the many practical tools offered in this book, Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health is surely an invaluable resource for all yoga therapists. -- Yogachemmal Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYTLee Majewski and Ananda Bhavanani have unique strengths, with their years of intensive yoga practice, informed, empathetic use of yoga as a therapy and a blend of medical with traditional wisdom. These combined strengths are apparent in their book Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health. Here they take the reader through details of yoga therapy and unique concepts such as the role of spirituality in yoga therapy, 'yogapathy', a yoga diagnosis to complement conventional diagnoses and what makes a good yoga therapist. This informative and very readable book - which has well thought illustrations and compelling case histories - is a must read for everyone involved in holistic healing. -- Shirley Telles MBBS, Ph.D. Director, Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, IndiaIf you only read one book on yoga therapy, it should be this one. This book is what the field of yoga therapy needs to help us explain "what is yoga therapy?" to the rest of the world. The book begins by outlining the historical background of yoga therapy and clearly states that this is India's gift to the world. The book helps us to refine the language to describe what we do as yoga therapists. It clearly outlines how we assess the client or student from a yoga perspective and that we have a unique scope of practice and specialised skill set. The book reviews the science on the physiological effects of yoga practice and how these simple practices can reduce the symptoms of chronic disease. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. President of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (2018-2020)Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health provides a comprehensive overview of the history of yoga therapy and its many applications for optimizing health of mind, body and spirit. Patients, health care practitioners and yoga professionals alike can learn much from this book, which details the vast scope of yoga therapy and its evidence-based benefits. The authors include many healing tools and techniques to maximize the integration of the individual and lead them on a path to health and wholeness. -- Marianne Cirone, Founder, Editor, Integrative Cancer ReviewOur lives today are progressing at a rapid pace. So also various aspects related to our existence, including health. Largely, when we speak of health, the prime focus is on the physical aspect. Which of course is important. However, somewhere, we miss out on the mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions. This book written by Lee and Ananda, portrays and reflects the symphony of various dimensions of Yoga and its application as a therupatic tool. It is very rich in content, since it is a reflection of authors who have immersed themselves in the practice whicih they preach. This book is manifestation of the success of Ms.Lee to have overcome helth conditions herselves and healed many others, of Dr.Ananda , who as a medical doctor and born in a Yoga family has been able to look at the patients and provide them with answers for their holistic wellbeing. I find this book to be a valuable source of an experiential information towards better health at all levels. -- Subodh Tiwari, CEO, Kaivalyadhama Lonavla IndiaThis is an exceptionally engaging, comprehensive and indeed inspiring guide to the theory and practice Yoga therapy, well supported by the authors' depth and breadth of experience, as well as their extensive review of relevant modern Yoga research. Cautions about an allopathic, symptomatic management approach to Yoga therapy - called yogopathy - are balanced with principles and multiple examples for taking a whole person approach to addressing the root causes of an individual's dis-ease. There is a practical focus on four major non communicable disease areas Yoga therapists work with; chronic respiratory diseases, cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and cancer. Their articulation of how and why to adopt a holistic approach to each individual's personal situation will be quite helpful to the Yoga therapist trying to explain what they do and why in conventional healthcare context. Being able to express the whole person approach of this emerging discipline may be especially important these days, as various physical and mental health disciplines are seeking to incorporate Yoga into their therapeutic practices, but too often without deep personal training and experience in Yoga and Yoga therapy, and hence there can be a tendency to simply fall back upon general protocols as opposed to a incorporating a wide range of unique individual considerations needed for healing. -- John Kepner, Executive Director, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health is a beautifully written and masterful guidebook that eloquently shows us how to embody health and wholeness at every level of our body, mind and spirit. A joy to read, Majewski and Bhavanani's book offers us an information rich resource guide of yoga therapy wisdom that weaves together easy to understand, health-focused practices rooted in time-tested interventions that reveal our underlying nature as already whole and healthy. Their book offers us practical and inspired lifestyle interventions to heal our personal imbalances and dis-eases that enable us to restore boundless health and vitality to our daily lives. This is a must read for everyone who wants to lead a natural healthy and joy-filled life. Both profound and practical, this seminal work reveals the road we all must travel to embody our potential as fully alive, healthy and authentic human beings. -- Richard Miller, PhD, co-founder: the International Association of Yoga Therapy; author: iRest Meditation, The iRest Program for Healing PTSD, and Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing.'YogaTherapyasaWhole---PersonApproachtoHealthbyLeeMajewskiandAnandaBalyogiBhavananiiselegant,conciseandaccessiblebookthatbringstolightnotonlythehistoryofyogatherapyanditsapplicationsbutalsotheveryspecifictechniquesrequiredforintegrativeinterventionsforthemodernworld.Thisisabookforeveryperson-itempowerstheindividualbyelucidatingage---temperedtoolsandtemplatesthatcanbeadoptedineverydaylife.Atthesametime,itbalancesintellectualyogicconceptsintodistinctexperientialmodesbothintermsofhealthanddiseaseweavinginaholisticspiritualapproach.Throughthethreedistinctpartsoftheirbook,theauthorshavepresentedasingularanddistinctintellectualframeworkwhichaddresses"theculturalparadigmofourunderstandingofwhatitistohealandhowtogoaboutit",thesignificantopportunitiesthatyogatherapycanbringinthefieldofhealthcare,specificallyforchronicandwidespreaddiseaseswhileprovidingthe"detailedprotocol,practicesandyogictools"thatcanbeusedbypractitionersandtherapists.Thebookdistinguishesitselftobethetextbookforthetrainingofyogateachersandyogatherapists.Thebookdrawsouttheimpactfulandsignificantcorrelationbetweenthespiritual,mentalandemotionalalongsidethephysical(i.e.the"mind---body"connect)versussimplythetraditionalphysicalhealthcareconstruct.Itparsesthecommonmisconceptionofmistakingforspiritualityandreligiosity.Itprovidesaroadmaponhowtoimplementyogicpracticesandtoolsalongsidespiritualityinordertotransformone'sownselfaswellasheal.YogaTherapyasaWhole---PersonApproachtoHealthbyexperiencedyogatherapistsLeeMajewskiandAnandaBalyogiBhavananiisabooktoreadoverandoveragain.Readingthebookpromises"ananda"toallthosewhoareinterestedindevelopingconsciousconnectionwithoursourceandfindattainableresultsforhealthandhappiness!' -- Usha S Nayar Ph.D., Tata Chair Professor & Fmr. Deputy Director,, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, IndiaThisbooktakesYogaTherapytothenextlevelwhereitdeservestobe.Itexploresitsroots,depthandpotentialasapowerfulhealingartthatiscompleteinitsapproach.Ittreatswiththewholepersonfocusingondealingwithrootissuesandnotjustthereliefofsymptoms.Itisamustreadforallthoseseekingtounderstandthefield,toappreciatetheamazingsciencethatunderliesitandtobeamasteroftheart. -- Sri Vasudeva -­- Spiritual Head of the Blue Star Yoga Ashram Claxton Bay, Trinidad, West Indies.

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Book SynopsisThe beloved host of PBS’s Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, subject of the acclaimed documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and the forthcoming biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks, offers warm words of advice and encouragement, along with reflections on his own childhoodFor more than fifty years, Fred Rogers and his enchanting neighborhood have educated, comforted, and influenced millions of people, both young and young at heart. Organized by themes—relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and more—this touching collection gathers his signature sayings and wise thoughts, all of which he enriches with his own memories of being a child and growing up. His ability to understand all kinds of people will inspire viewers past and present, and his straightforward, compassionate guidance will help show you how to get the most from life.

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