Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished in the UK, this book shows how fathers can balance demands on their time to become the better parents to their children that they want to be and that their children deserve.With the pressures of 21st century working life an everyday topic of news and conversation, effective and rewarding advice for parents is more important than ever. The One Minute Father has become a buzzword of the current age, and this book is the quickest way to help your children learn to like themselves and to behave.Incorporating One Minute Praisings, One Minute Goals and One Minute Reprimands, the book helps both father and children develop confidence, happiness and satisfaction in their relationships. The same tell-a-simple-story approach works here as in the other Blanchard and Johnson books which have become a worldwide phenomenon. A man who sees that he has been a better provider than parent learns by trial and error how to be more nurturing.Trade Review“If I had had a copy of The One Minute Father when I was raising my children, I certainly would have been a more effective parent.”Tony Curtis “There were many demands on my time when my children were growing up and The One Minute Father would have been invaluable.”General David C. Jones, Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Book SynopsisA practical 14 day diet plan with 30 raw energy recipes from leading health coach and seminar leader, Jason Vale aka The Juice Master. A motivational read with a practical plan that will inspire you to fuel your body with the right stuff!Jason Vale is fast becoming the UK''s most popular health coach. Here ''the Juice Master'' offers his first ever 14 day diet programme.It includes:- no wheat, no yeast, and ''man made'' carbs at lunchtime only- 70% of your daily menu to be water-rich ''live'' foods- not eating 3 hours before going to bed- exercising twice a day for 4560 mins- TV and recreational computer time being kept to a max of 2 hours a day- 30 great recipes, including Green Veggie Power Soup, Turbo Salad, Protein Snack Attack and Green Power SmoothieJason Vale tackles the most common excuses we use to let ourselves off the hook: ''I can''t because I''ve got a slow metabolism I don''t have time'' and offers inspirational stories of people who have overcome giant obstacles to achiTrade Review‘What made me change was reading a book by Jason Vale. He was the first person who said ‘It’s up to you!’ANNE DIAMOND in The Daily Mail ‘Your book has been invaluable to me and has changed my way of thinking completely. I feel enlightened and lucky to have come across you in my life journey. If you’re in Harrogate sometime, maybe we could meet over a fresh cup of…juice! Thanks again bud.’ Ramesh Mehay ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you for your brilliant book…Even my husband, who is very much an ‘eat as little fruit and veg as possible’ kind of person, is reading the book and, after just a few days of cutting out the rubbish, is ‘hooked’ on this way of thinking and eating.’ Lynne Pritchard

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Book SynopsisGem GI is a clear introduction to what a GI diet is and how it works. It explains the difference between the glycemic index of a food and its glycemic load. The GI food counter rates hundreds of foods using a simple traffic-light system: red for foods to avoid, amber for foods to eat occasionally and green for foods to focus on.Contains a clear introduction to GI diets and how they work. Cuts through the jargon associated with technical sounding terms such as glycemic index and loads.The food rater operates as in the Gem Calorie and Carb counters giving the GI rating as well as calories and carbs for hundreds of different foods.Provides tips and advice on how to use GI dieting most effectively and helps you maintain a healthy eating regime.There is also a useful guide to what to choose when eating at your favourite Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc, restaurants.

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Book SynopsisSteve Biddulph, the favourite number one name in parenting psychology and bestselling author of Raising Boys examines how different childcare options are likely to affect you and your child in this rivetting and highly topical bookThis topical book tackles a key issue all new parents face. Steve Biddulph looks at childcare choices and the dilemmas that so often arise:- I want to stay at home with my child but don't know how I can'- I don't know what is better: nursery, creche or childminder'- if other people look after my child will it affect its development and happiness?'It examines the two-income slaves to work' culture in the UK and how in the past ten years, the number of babies and toddlers under three who are spending all day (8am to 6pm) in nurseries has quadrupled. Biddulph urges caution and warns that the hurried and disconnected way that families now live their lives could be damaging to a whole new generation's mental stability and development.The book is an eye-opener inTrade Review‘Childcare advice worth lapping up.’ Vanessa Feltz, Daily Express ‘When you find a guru willing to change his mind when evidence and humanity prompt, you rejoice. For me, Steve Biddulph — one of the most popular ones in the world, with four million books sold — is the man.’ Libby Purves, The Times ‘One of the world's most popular parenting gurus.’The Sunday Times ‘A mix of Billy Connelly and Dr Spock … Steve Biddulph is a publishing phenomenon.’ The Times ‘Steve’s advice is easy to follow – and more importantly, it works.’ BBC Family Life Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe completely updated physical and psychological guide to the land of the slim and healthy. If you want to be slim for a week go on a diet If you want to be Slim 4 Life read this book!Jason Vale is the ultimate health coach The Juice Master' and in this fully updated paperback version of his revelatory health and fitness bible, he reveals how everyone can get slim, get fit, and get energised. His lively style and irreverent text nonetheless contains clear health messages for everyone:give up what he calls drug foods' those nutritionally worthless addictive substances, such as sugar (white trash') and caffeine and return to a fresh dieteat the freshest plant ingredients and feel the fabulous health benefit of raw juice which is full of healthy enzymeshit out at the food industry and reject its brainwashing advertisinguse food combining to help your digestion.The Juice Master, offers a whole new approach to reframing the way you think about food, and offers plenty of surprises aloTrade Review‘The juice programme works! And if it can work for me I believe it can work for anyone.’ Jordan “I will definitely include juicing into my everyday diet because I felt it gave me so much more energy.” News of the World “Just like Jordan, Jason Vale is living proof that his eating plan delivers results” New! magazine

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Book SynopsisNew edition, including a new introduction by the author, of this inspiring guide to developing your full potential. A perfect buy for the business market as well as those wishing to explore their power of their brain, this book shows you how to imitate Leonardo Da Vinci's thought processes and so enhance your aptitude in every area of your life.Learn how to fulfill your true potential by developing the thought processes used by Renaissance master Leonardo Da Vinci. Simply by imitating his insatiable quest for information and experience, we can all enhance our own aptitude in all facets of our lives.Michael Gelb discusses the seven fundamental elements of Da Vinci's thought process and offers practical ways to incorporate them into our own lives. The techniques outlined in the book help readers to develop the same traits of whole-brain thinking, creative problem solving and continuous learning, all of which are vital in today's world.Numerous exercises, anecdotes and illustrations help Trade Review‘Buy it. Read it. Live it!’ TONY BUZAN ‘By capturing the very essence of Da Vinci’s life and genius- the seeming perfect integration of mind, body, spirit and soul- Michael Gelb guides us in a discovery and understanding of the boundlessness of our own full human potential.’ DEEPAK CHOPRA ‘A brilliant and practical guide to awakening and training our vast, unused resources of intelligence and ability… Get this book and stick with it.’ TED HUGHES

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Book SynopsisBehavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our general behaviour, up close and personal.In The Upside of Irrationality, behavioral economist Dan Ariely will explore the many ways in which our behaviour often leads us astray in terms of our romantic relationships, our experiences in the workplace, and our temptations to cheat. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities.Among the topics Dan explores are: What we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy; How we learn to love the ones we are with; Why online dating doesn't work, and how we can improve on it; Why learning more about people make us like them less; Why large bonuses can make CEOs less pTrade ReviewPraise for Predictably Irrational: 'For anyone interested in marketing – either as a practioner or victim – this is unmissable reading. If only more researchers could write like this, the world would be a better place.' Financial Times

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Book SynopsisLose up to 7lbs in 7 days with The Juice Master Jason Vale''s ultra-fast 1-week super juice cleanse. The man who helped Jordan to get her post-baby body back has designed a healthy and effective diet and exercise programme to reshape your body in just one week, but with lasting results.The one-week super juice diet with fast, body-transforming results from the UK''s leading health coach and seminar leader Jason Vale aka The Juice Master.This highly motivational and hard-hitting programme for effective, speedy weight loss has made health headlines around the world. Now updated with sizzling new content and a new cover, The Juice Master Diet' can help you look sensational in that little black dress or give you a beach-perfect body in no time.With this simple diet and exercise programme combined with Jason's inspirational coaching, you will not only lose weight but have higher energy levels, clearer skin, more motivation and best of all be free from the dieting trap forever.Not only wiTrade Review‘The juice programme works! And if it can work for me I believe it can work for anyone.’Jordan ‘Just like Jordan, Jason Vale is living proof that his eating plan delivers results’ New! ‘The perfect kickstart to weight loss in a sensible way to guarantee a fitter, more vibrant and juicier life.’ OK! Magazine

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Book SynopsisI loved Jon's book. It's even better than the real thing because you can't hear his voice.' Michael McIntyreA control freak looks for love (women who leave wet teaspoons in sugar bowls need not apply).I haven't woken up with a cup of tea by the bed for seven years. It seems such a small thing but it's one of a thousand things I miss about having someone around to take care of me. I have spent my entire adult life getting things the way I want them and all I want now is someone to give it all up for.'Is your filing faultless? Your CDs, apostrophes, cutlery all in the right places? Can you eat a biscuit in the correct way? Then Jon Richardson (single for seven years and counting) could be your ideal manLiving alone in a one bedroom flat in Swindon, Jon has had far too much time on his hands to think. In fact to obsess. About almost everything. Jon's obssessive compulsive personality disorder has seen him arrange the coins in his pockets in ascending size and colour code his bookshelves. Trade Review‘Richardson is an OCD-afflicted, grumpy young man who can spin a brilliant routine and could well be the best comic of his generation.’ The Herald ‘Boldly funny and expertly written, it’s a look at dark subjects deftly handled by an engaging comic talent.’ Shortlist ‘Written in his unique style, Jon's quest is a hilarious eye-opener into the mind of a neat freak.’ The Sun ‘I loved Jon’s book. It’s even better than the real thing because you can’t hear his voice.’ Michael McIntyre ‘Jon’s book is just like him. Funny, enjoyable and short.’ Alan Carr

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Book SynopsisCan you imagine what it''s like to be able to completely clear your mind and experience a deep sense of calm whenever you want?What about the power to switch into a state of intense concentration, but at the same time be completely relaxed?Or even to feel the beginnings of an unwanted emotion, like anger, but be able to choose whether to let it take hold of you, or simply make it dissolve and disappear?One Google engineer managed to do just that. Chade-Meng Tan discovered a way of explaining these secrets in a way that busy, stressed-out people could instantly understand. So many fellow Google employees told him that it had changed their life that he stopped engineering to share it with the world.The course that he still runs at Google is in this book, and it''s designed in a practical way that anyone can apply to any area of their work or family life. Meng won''t ask you to hug a tree or ''find your centre''. He''ll use brain scans, modern science and plenty of humour to show you how a miraculous technique called mindfulness can, in just 100 minutes, begin to change your life.Trade Review‘This book and the course it’s based on represent one of the greatest aspects of Google’s culture—that one individual with a great idea can really change the world.’ (Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google) ‘Combining timeless wisdom with modern science, Chade-Meng Tan has created an entertaining and practical guide to success and happiness.” (Deepak Chopra)‘This is a book offering much good advice. I most appreciate Meng’s insight that expressing compassion for others brings happiness to oneself as well.’ (Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States) ‘Google engineer, Chade-Meng Tan’s book shows that to avoid certain kinds of results, you need to change the conditions that give rise to them. If you change the habitual patterns of your mind, you can change their resulting attitudes and emotions and find peace and inner happiness.’ (His Holiness the Dalai Lama) ‘I applaud Chade-Meng for daring to undertake the writing of a book on “Emotional Intelligence,” within which lies the essence of knowing oneself. The practices he offers will help improve our lives and in the process lead to a world where greater peace and happiness is possible.’ (S.R. Nathan, Former President of Singapore)

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Book Synopsis101 inspirational lessons on how to achieve true happiness, find fulfilment and live peacefully and meaningfully every day, from Robin Sharma, leading life coach and author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.How can one achieve true happiness? Is it possible to live with joy, passion and purpose every day? It is, and this potent book with its powerful life lessons and profound wisdom can show you how.Here Robin Sharma, one of the world's leading life teachers and bestselling authors, takes you on a journey towards a new way of living, allowing you to re-purpose your time to make every day meaningful.Offering simple solutions to life's most frustrating challenges, this is a guide to rebalancing the conflicting forces in your life. Its lessons include:How to discover your callingHow to see your troubles as blessingsHow to enjoy the path not just the rewardsHow to live fully, so you can die happyThis is a truly remarkable book that you will treasure for Trade ReviewPraise for Robin Sharma: 'Robin Sharma's books are helping people all around the world live great lives.' Paulo Coelho ‘Robin Sharma has the rare gift of writing books that are truly life-changing.’ Richard Carlson

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Book SynopsisThe much-loved Guardian columnist asks what it takes to make a husband, and looks to his own married life to provide the answer.**Anything resembling advice should be taken at reader's own risk.You'll never get divorced if you never get married. Not even your granny minds if you live in sin anymore. And if you're single you can choose curtains without somebody else butting in. So why bother with marriage? It can't just be an easy way round having to buy your own deodorant.Guardian columnist Tim Dowling is a husband of some twenty years. His marriage is resounding proof that even the most impossible partnership can work out for the best. Some of the time.So while this book is called How To be a Husband', it's not really a how-to guide at all. Nor is it a compendium of petty remarks and brinkmanship although it contains plenty of both. You may pick up a few DIY hints. You might learn that while marriage is founded on love, it endures through bloody hard work. Most likely it will make yoTrade Review‘You'll whoosh through this book with cheery hoots of laughter… Dowling's a very fresh and smart writer… There's a proper laugh every couple of pages… But as well as being funny, which he has to be, Dowling is sometimes plangent… and he is more often than not wise… there's pleasure and treasure here’ Sam Leith, Guardian ‘There's no denying [HOW TO BE A HUSBAND’ss] enormous readability … Dowling's frequently hilarious Bildungsroman, detailing his evolution from feckless layabout to equally feckless husband and father, offers wisdom, insight and laugh-out-loud one-liners in equal measure … Gloriously entertaining’ Alexander Larman, Observer ‘This isn’t a self-help book … What [Dowling] has done, effectively, is invent an entirely new genre in literature: that of the self-hinder book … A rare delight.’ Spectator ‘Less a self-help than a self-hinder book, the Guardian columnist’s account of how he has coped with the challenges of matrimony (answer: badly) should really be called How Not To Be a Husband.’ Thomas Hodgkinson, Spectator, Books of the Year ’A charming book that claims erroneously, not to be a self-help guide. I’ve read it. My wife has read it. Divorce has been postponed, at least to Boxing Day.’ Sunday Times, Books of the Year ‘A charming book’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisGod's Little Book of Calm restores peace to our minds and brings spiritual refreshment to our hearts.It is not work that wears us out, but sadness, anxiety and worry. To God all your griefs are worthy of consideration.'Most of us need something to counteract the stress we feel But how do we find lasting peace and strength amid all the pressures we face?This wonderful collection of timeless truths and promises enable us to face the challenges ahead. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement. Full of spiritual gems, this book will prove its value time and again whenever life gets too much.Talking to someone about your problems or fears reduces the pain by 50%, so when everyone else fails God simply says, Come to me.

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Book SynopsisDreading work? Tired of a 9 to 5 that's more like an 8 to 10? Feeling overwhelmed by your job? A Great Day at the Office offers practical solutions to the challenges of modern-day business life for a healthier, happier and more productive time at the office and away.For almost two decades, Dr John Briffa has worked with a wide range of organisations, both in the UK and abroad, to inspire literally thousands of people to live and work more healthily, effectively and sustainably.His techniques have proven, time and again, that small changes to your lifestyle will recharge your batteries and boost your performance and productivity. Areas he will cover include: diet, hydration, the amount of alcohol you drink, and the relation these bear to your quantity and quality of sleep. Many of his solutions go against conventional wisdom, but are based on the most recent and cutting-edge studies.Trade ReviewPraise for Escape the Diet Trap: ‘Briffa’s tips will leave you trim, toned and pleasantly hunger-free’ Woman ‘I was really impressed, mainly because the weight loss was so quick’ Woman and Home ‘…builds a sustainable relationship with food that will bring long-term weight loss without excessive hunger, calorie control or hunger’ Saga ‘I lost 6lbs in two weeks, despite eating a lot more than usual. I’m hooked’ Cosmopolitan

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Book SynopsisNutritional therapist and healthy eating expert Amelia Freer has helped her many celebrity clients, including Sam Smith and James Corden, to dispatch fad diets to the distant past whilst guiding them to a rejuvenated future. Now she can do the same for you.Amelia Freer brings a fresh and unique voice to the field of holistic health. In this, her first book, she explains her 10 steps and provides over 25 enticing recipes to get you started on your path to optimum wellness.Amelia guides you gently through her 10 steps: how to detox your store cupboards and restock with alternatives, how to understand the differences between good and bad fats, the dangers of hidden sugar in the food we eat and how to dump the wheat (one of the demons!) from your diet. Her ideas are all backed up by the latest findings in the field of nutrition and neuroscience.Amelia includes a mouth watering selection of recipes, from delightful breakfast alternatives, such as Almond, Apricot and Rose Yogurt, light lunchTrade Review‘Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in 2 weeks and has completely transformed my relationship with food. Everyone go check out her incredible book, and start to live healthy. It's not even about weight loss it's about feeling happy in yourself. Love you Amelia & thank you for making me feel so happy inside and out.’ - Sam Smith ‘Working with Amelia changed my relationship with food, and in turn altered my relationship with myself and my work.’ - Boy George ‘Take that 5:2, Cabbage Soup, Scarsdale, Atkins and all the other ones that I have tried and failed before. Forgo all others: it is all about Amelia Freer’ - London Evening Standard ‘Amelia Freer changed my life. I lost two stone, dropped two dress sizes and no longer shovel in food like a rabid dog. The woman is wise, wonderful and simply a genius. She should be prescribed on the NHS.’ - Imogen Edwards-Jones, author of Hotel Babylon ‘We love the clean layout, stand-out photography and original recipes like monkfish with a broccoli and ginger mash. Delish.’ - Women’s Health ‘Healthy just got easier with Amelia Freer’s straightforward advice for boosting your wellbeing and gaining that much-desired “new you” glow.’- Vogue.co.uk

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Book SynopsisWhat exactly is narcissism? An incurable disease set to ruin your future, a habit to be curbed, or a trait to be nurtured? And how can you tell if your partner, child, or even you are a narcissist? Dr Craig Malkin offers a new picture of narcissism, showing us why being called a narcissist' isn't necessarily such a bad thing after all.Narcissism is all around us. We are a selfie-obsessed generation, surviving on a steady diet of watching reality shows that celebrate attention-seeking know-and-do-nothings and posting a whopping 500 million tweets a day to document our every thought and whim. But is narcissism really as bad as we have been led to believe?In this groundbreaking book, clinical psychologist Dr Craig Malkin offers a radically new picture of narcissism, defining it as a spectrum of self-importance, and explaining that everyone falls somewhere on the scale between utter selflessness and total arrogance. He reveals why it is essential to embrace some level of narcissism in ordeTrade Review"[A] fascinating book" INDEPENDENT "A gripping and sometimes terrifying book that will make you look anew at your spouse, your parents, your children, your friends, your enemies, your fellow workers and – perhaps most pertinently – your reflection in the mirror. And if your reflection pleases you far more than any of the others, you probably won't like what you read." DAILY MAIL (Book of the Week) "Among all the books that have been published on the topic in the past 10 years, [The Narcissist Test] stands out as a definite must-read." PsychCentral "Certainly one of the best books I've read this year. Don't be fooled by the title… this book is for anyone trying to better understand themselves and other people.” – Todd Kashdan, PhD, author of The Upside of Your Dark Side "This is a true gem on the subject of narcissism.” LIBRARY JOURNAL "[Dr. Malkin’s] reassuring tone and plethora of case histories offer considered advice and generous encouragement.” KIRKUS REVIEW "A book that will have readers rethinking themselves and, paradoxically, those around them.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “Dr. Malkin offers a surprising, accessible analysis of narcissism” – Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of Better than Before and The Happiness Project “[Dr. Malkin} shows us how to…manage relationships with narcissistic partners, friends, colleagues, and family.” – Dr. Drew Pinksy, author of The Mirror Effect "An enthralling book…it will become a classic.” – Dr. Sue Johnson, bestselling author of Hold Me Tight and Love Sense “A book that’s persuasive. Insightful, and never dry.” – Dr. Peggy Drexler, author of Raising Boys Without Men and Our Fathers. Ourselves.

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2017 PEN Ackerley PrizeThe thing to remember about this story is that every word is true. If I never told it to a soul, and this book did not exist, it would not cease to be true. I don't mind at all if you forget this.The important thing is that I don't.'On a hot still morning on a beautiful beach in Jamaica, Decca Aitkenhead's life changed for ever.Her four-year-old boy was paddling peacefully at the water's edge when a wave pulled him out to sea. Her partner, Tony, swam out and saved their son's life then drowned before her eyes.When Decca and Tony first met a decade earlier, they became the most improbable couple in London. She was an award-winning Guardian journalist, famous for interviewing leading politicians. He was a dreadlocked criminal with a history of drug-dealing and violence. No one thought the romance would last, but it did. Until the tide swept Tony away, plunging Decca into the dark chasm of random tragedy.Exploring race and redemption, privilege Trade Review‘If I read a sadder, truer, wiser chapter in a book this year I will count myself fortunate … Aitkenhead’s loss was our gain’ The Times ‘An exemplary memoir … However magnificent and powerful the book, you know it pales in comparison with the loss’ Sunday Times ‘This book is impossible to forget … It reminds one that grief is about transformation, the loss of old moorings, a new permission to put the heart first- a sea change’ Observer ‘Astonishing…. Aitkenhead has produced a work of art’ Evening Standard ‘An extraordinary memoir, a beautifully written account of life, love and what is left of both after tragedy …Utterly heart-breaking but it’s also a brave and honest account of grief and its aftermath that will stay with you long after you finish the last page’ Daily Express ‘Finely observed, emotionally truthful and beautifully written, her memoir is testament to the extraordinary power of love that doesn’t vanish when life of the beloved ends, but endures as long as memory itself’ Mail on Sunday ‘A story of absolute heartbreak, but also a story of unbelievable courage’ Davina McCall ‘An entrancing love story; a horrifying death story; a book about class, family, growing up, taking risks and learning how to be strong. Read it once, and it will be inside your head forever’ Andrew Marr ‘If you buy just one book this year, make it this one. I have never read anything like it and wished it would never end’ Jennifer Saunders ‘A brave book about emotional truth. It brought a tear to my eye, and will be deeply empowering for those who read it’ Tanya Byron ‘Anyone who has loved, lost or grieved – that's all of us – should read it.’ Alastair Campbell ‘A remarkable story of sudden tragedy and grief, of love and resilience’ Arianna Huffington ‘Beautiful’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisEasy Tasty Healthy' is nutritional therapist Barbara Cousin's latest cookbook.The recipes are entirely free from:*gluten *dairy *sugar*soya *eggs *yeastThe cookbook is also a practical guide with sound nutritional advice on how to make healthy choices for day-to-day cooking, as well as being packed full of delicious recipes. This is a way of eating that you can follow for the rest of your life and never feel deprived.The recipes are simple to prepare, using easy-to-obtain ingredients, and need the minimum amount of time and equipment. There are throw-it-all-in-a-pan and bubble away soups, stews and casseroles, oven-cooked meals that allow you to get on with other jobs, plus favourites such as pizza, chocolate cake and ice cream. Easy Tasty Healthy' is your one-stop essential guide to affordable, healthy eating.Trade Review'Barbara's work has been a positive influence in the world of nutrition over many years. Her books became essential reading for nutritional therapists and a saving grace for their clients. Barbara's latest book is full of the most amazing, healthy recipes, showing that you never need to feel deprived or bored on a 'free from ' regime. This book will hopefully join her previous ones as a cookery classic. – Patrick Holford

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Book SynopsisSince opening the hugely popular Pear Café nine years ago, Elly Pear has been on a quest for good food and new ideas. Having found real results sticking to the 5:2 way of eating, Elly shares some of her favourite, most exciting meat-free recipes for eating well and enjoying food on both fast days and feast days.Elly Pear: Fast Days and Feast Days is a collection of more than 100 of Elly's favourite pescatarian recipes from both fast days and feast days, her home kitchen and her café, inspired by world cooking but always with an eye on the local greengrocers. With clear and comprehensive advice on shopping well and using your local shops, stocking your fridge and cupboards sensibly and avoiding waste at all costs, this book will guide you to a new way of eating delicious, nutritious food all year round on fast days and feast days.Trade Review‘The two-day-a-week fasting diet is as popular as ever… [Elly Pear is] the woman who guarantees you won’t go hungry’. – Telegraph ‘Everything she makes is fresh and seasonal and she layers up her favourite flavours and textures to create edible masterpieces’ – The Independent ‘Doing The 5:2? You NEED To Meet Our Amazing New Food Writer’ – InStyle ‘‘the hipster’s 5:2 guru…Elly Pear is a brilliant food writer’ – Instyle Reviews for The Pear Café“Owner and self-taught cook Elly Curshen goes to great lengths to make her frittatas, sandwiches, soups and salads stand out.” Olive Magazine.

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Book SynopsisThe SIRT Diet shows how to incorporate tasty SIRT superfoods into your daily routine and how these foods can help burn fat, increase muscle definition and boost health.The world of nutrition has been revolutionized by the discovery of a chemical compound naturally found in certain fruits and vegetables called sirtuins.' These chemicals control the way our bodies deal with fat and sugar, helping to reduce hunger, burn fat and boost anti-ageing health.Not only do these sirtuin-activating foods or, SIRT foods aid weight loss, but they also help build muscle without any additional exercise. People incorporating SIRT foods into their diets have found their bodies get skinnier, leaner and fitter without the time-consuming and hefty price tag of a gym. The best part is that transforming your body is really easy as lots of everyday, tasty favourites are SIRT foods like olives, tofu, blackcurrants, kale, cocoa and green tea.Best selling diet expert Jacqueline Whitehart presents a selection o

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Book SynopsisSunday Times Bestselling author, Clean Eating Alice shares a fabulous selection of 100 new recipes in her eagerly anticipated first cookbook.Hundreds of thousands on Instagram have already been inspired by Alice's meals that are both healthy and delicious. When people aren't obsessing over her recipes, they are checking out her amazing abs. For Alice, clean eating is all about developing a healthy relationship with food, and she believes that everyone can make permanent changes to their body with the right combination of diet and exercise.In this book, Alice share her tips for creating enticing lunches, breakfasts and dinners that fit your daily routine and will help you feel fantastic from the inside out. No food groups are omitted from Alice's recipes. Using 7 deconstructed food plates from a post-work out plate to a rest day plate, Alice sets out what to eat post-work out, on rest days and also your cheat day of course! Give your day a kick-start with crispy courgette fritters withTrade ReviewPraise for The Body Bible:‘I can’t fault this inspiring ‘bible’ of a book. It not only gives you a range of easy delicious alternatives to your favourite comfort food but there’s also an exercise section that shows you don’t need a gym to get lean! Easy to follow, this book shows you that there are no excuses to not get the body of your dreams. Alice shows you how to heal your damaging relationship with food so that you nourish your body with wholesome easy-to-make meals and do quick workouts that can fit into anyone’s busy day’ Keep Fit Kingdom

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Book SynopsisNiomi Smart's passion is healthy food and her most popular YouTube video series, What I Eat in a Day, inspires a global audience of millions to look, live and feel better. Now, for the first time, she has compiled all of her favourite recipes into a cookbook to show you the smart way to eat.Niomi's food is for everyone. Like her recently launched snacking service for the health conscious, SourcedBox, she focuses on natural food, using everyday ingredients that will work wonders on your well-being. And all her recipes are simple to make and can fit into your daily life.Already an online phenomenon, Niomi creates recipes for anyone who wants to feel amazing from the inside out, covering: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, snacks, baked treats and drinks, she offers a really easy way to eat delicious, healthy food at every mealtime. Wake up to a Tropical Smoothie Bowl, for example, whip up a Roasted Fennel, Lentil and Fig Salad for lunch, and finish off the day with a Mauritian CurryTrade Review‘Beautiful images and recipes that I can't wait to try my hand at!’ Zoella ‘Such a gorgeous book!’ Tanya Burr ‘Get your butts cooking that good stuff! It'll make you glow like Niomi’ Alfie Deyes

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect guide on how to get where you want to be' RedWhether you're a new graduate, a working mum, returning to work after a career break or simply seeking a job change, The Skills explains: Preparation, Planning, Starting Out how to learn from those around you and navigate your first years on the career ladderSpeaking Up, Standing Up, Keeping Sharp how to make the best first impressions, tips for public speaking and handling anxietyOwning It, Rising Up, Resilience how to develop authority and get to grips with high-pressure scenariosDrawing on Mishal's own experience, The Skills encourages women of all ages to make their ambitions a reality, guiding them to success in whatever field they choose.Trade Review‘A compelling primer on how women can forge a path to success. The practicality and clarity of Husain’s advice offers a source of new strength for women in the daily battle to both fulfil their potential and get their due in the workplace’ Tina Brown ‘This book is a must-read for anyone (woman or man) who aspires to reach the top of their game’ Miriam González Durántez ‘From speaking up to rising up, this book is full of practical advice for young women ready to realise their full potential’ Malala Yousafzai ‘This is the perfect guide on how to get where you want to be’ Red ‘With the confidence and authority of a woman who has both attained her dream job and loves it, she meditates on what it took for her – and other women – to work their way there. This is not a memoir; it’s more a feminist manifesto’ Daily Mail ‘This is the new go-to handbook for every working woman’ Emerald Street ‘A brilliant book’ Claudia Winkleman ‘The Skills: A must-read new book by my BBC colleague @MishalHusainBBC. Her subtitle says it all: From first job to dream job, what every woman needs to know’ Christiane Amanpour

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Book SynopsisA leading voice in the health industry' Daily ExpressA unique, no-excuses, no-regrets body and mind revolution.In his first book, personal trainer to the stars and Instagram sensation Bradley Simmonds reveals how to get the body of your dreams, and keep it.Do you want to shred fat, get lean, tone up, be stronger, stabilise your core and access calm and focus? Now you can, with Bradley's specially tailored food and workout plan.A method seamlessly blending HIIT, body weight exercises, TRX and weight training with delicious, filling, wholesome meals to nourish your body and quiet your mind, Bradley's uncompromising, inspiring approach means you'll thank him, and yourself, later.Featuring: 60 delicious, quick-to-prep breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, puds and even cocktails 10+ weekly workout plans with 30+ workouts Photos of every exercise Full colour food shotsUnderstand the true meaning of a great workout.Look forward to good food.Transform your body and your life permanently.Trade Review‘A leading voice in the health industry’ Daily Express ‘We think it’s about time London-based personal trainer Bradley Simmonds was on your radar’ Huffington Post ‘One of London’s top personal trainers’ Coach ‘London’s new male fitness elite’ Evening Standard ‘Bradley Simmonds has a great Insta page. He posts lots of his clients’ workouts and they’re really varied. We keep saying we’ll do a workout together when I get some time in London.’ Lauren Pope, TOWIE ‘My trainer Bradley Simmonds makes workout sessions fun. I do three one hour workouts per week. It's not easy to be motivated as it can sometimes be tedious but I enjoy our sessions.’ Lucy Watson, MIC

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Book SynopsisGet fit at home with Woman & Home's fitness guruHello! My name is Annie Deadman and I'm the proud creator of the 21 Day Blast Plan, a three week healthy eating and fitness programme that kicks your sweet tooth into touch, calms your gut and leaves you with less fat and firmer muscles.Just so you know I'm not some fake who went on a diet once, found it worked and decided to flog it the masses; I've been running Annie Deadman Training for the last 15 years. I learnt so much from all my clients about their day-to-day issues, their food intolerances, their lack of time. Men and women were struggling to keep in shape (as well as retain some modicum of self-esteem) while managing a family and work, dishing up healthy meals and trying occasionally to come up for air.Personal training is expensive and I wanted to find a way of helping people get into shape without having to join a gym. I wanted to give them access to something that could help them break habits, get results, stay motivated and Trade Review‘The simple fitness plan to prevent weight gain while working from home’ The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisEvery home should have a copy'' MARIAN KEYESHow to buy jeans that fitThirty-seven things to have in your kitchen cupboardTiny acts for mental health How to support a friend going through IVFWhy bad boys are an absolute waste of your timeHow to cope with working mum guiltThis smart guide will help you navigate modern life, enabling you to save money and time. Sali Hughes offers striking good sense on: home; food and drink, fashion; health and beauty; life and finances; friends, relationships and family.From useful, everyday tips such as how to cut your own fringe and how to buy great second-hand clothing, to the less talked about, agonising questions like how to split finances with your partner and how to grieve, Guardian beauty editor Sali Hughes has advice on the big and the small, and everything in between.Trade Review‘One of the best things about reading Nora Ephron is the life advice she arms you with: a go-to salad dressing, the pros and cons of red coats . . . Writer Sali Hughes is her spiritual successor with this new book – a compendium of wisdom for everything life can throw at you’ STYLIST 'So much common sense and wisdom. Every home should have a copy' Marian Keyes 'Invaluable . . . packed with advice on he not-so-simple art of living' Jojo Moyes 'Reliable, reassuring, wise and kind. It’s all the good advice you'll ever need' Sophie Ellis-Bextor ‘Sali Hughes is a respected voice we all listen to . . . this book has a little something for every moment, occasion and life event. I loved it’ Giovanna Fletcher Praise for Pretty Iconic ‘Sali's new book is a wonderful mix of beauty nerdery, know-how, nostalgia and memoir’ Lauren Laverne ‘Beauty writing of the highest order’ India Knight

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Book SynopsisFrom internationally syndicated fitness columnist and author, James Fell, comes a no-nonsense guide on how to get in shape, fix your finances, alleviate depression and change your life for good.We've all been there. Wanting to change your life forever, but only doing it in fits and starts. Feeling inspired to be disciplined one day, then falling back into old habits on the next. Or changing for a few weeks or even months, but then slipping back into familiar behaviours. Bad habits are hard to break for a reason. But you still try because the goal is worth it: slowly and painfully forming new habits to the point where you are able to adhere to a new lifestyle, long-term.Not only do we struggle with all of it but the failure rates of these models are staggering.What if there was a different way? What if sudden moment, which happens to be a surprisingly common occurrence among those who succeed would allow you to skip the struggle of behaviour change and just become a different person in Trade Review“James Fell’s book explores those powerful moments of epiphany, when people experience a dramatic shift in their identity or pivot toward a new purpose. In this book Fell hits on something important: there is no ‘get results fast’ recipe for achieving major goals: they take time and lots of effort. What can happen fast is epiphany: a ‘holy shift moment’ can ignite the energizing passion that makes hard work feel easy.” —Dr. Anne Wilson, Professor of Motivational Psychology, Wilfred Laurier University “I was a beta reader of the first draft of The Holy Sh!t Moment, and I’ll be damned, but I had an epiphany from reading it! James’s words suddenly opened a door in my mind to make me feel far more comfortable with my body and embrace what it can do. What a relief!” —Martha Mantikoski “Until I read James’s book, I thought life-changing epiphanies were like lightning strikes: an unpredictable force of nature. Imagine my joy when James showed me I can cultivate the optimal environment for epiphanies. Read this book and you’ll learn how to bring down lightning and change your life.” —Carrie King “Tiny moments make big ripples in the stream of life. Through rigorous research, captivating storytelling, and practical tips, James Fell will take you on a wild ride to identify defining moments in your own life and how to harness their power. Your life will never be the same.” —C. Nathan DeWall, Ph.D., Bestselling author of Psychology, Exploring Psychology, and Psychology in Everyday Life, and ultramarathon runner “Psychologists have long studied the nature of insight and the sudden illumination. In this entertaining, informative book, James Fell ramps the science up to the next level, showing us not only how such life-changing events can have such an impact on our lives, but how to harness them for optimal development.” —Scott Barry Kaufmann, Ph.D., Psychologist and author of Wired to Create

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Book SynopsisPerfect, kind, hilarious and persuasive' Lena DunhamYou need this book. Your mum needs this book. Your best friend needs this book. Everyone needs a dose of Happy Fat!' Julie MurphyIn Happy Fat, comedian Sofie Hagen shares how she removed fatphobic influences from her daily life and found self-acceptance in a world where judgement and discrimination are rife. From shame and sex to airplane seats, love and getting stuck in public toilets, Sofie provides practical tips for readers.Part memoir, part social commentary, Happy Fat is a funny, angry and impassioned look at how taking up space can be radical, emboldening and life-changing.Trade Review‘This book is for anyone who has ever felt out of place in the world … Sofie Hagen is who we don’t deserve but we all need’ Lena Dunham ‘This book is the fat best friend you wished you had before endlessly trying to fit in’ Scottee ‘I loved every single word of this masterpiece! … I want to hug every page, and shout it from the rooftops. It explains so beautifully what it is to be fat … the shame you experience and but also the utter joy of learning to love yourself and to see through the lies’ Helen Thorn, Scummy Mummies ‘As an old-school stand-up of the self-deprecating variety, I found Sofie’s book fascinating and it’s introduced to me a whole new school of thought’ Jo Brand

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Book SynopsisA BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn't know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life's scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons, show him love and give him hope.Casey Watson is back, doing the job she does best rolling up her sleeves and fostering the children who, on first meeting, seem like hopeless cases. But when she meets Miller and discovers the truth about his disturbing childhood, even Casey begins to doubt if this child will ever be able to accept love.Found naked and alone on a railway track, Miller was just five when he was first admitted into the care system. Emotionally tormented by his biological parents, Miller has never understood how to establish meaningful relationships, and his destructive past, and over 20 failed placements, is sealing his fate in society's social scrap heap.After a torrent of violent behavi

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Book SynopsisBrilliant' Jenni Murray'Liberating, intoxicating' Zoe WilliamsWhy, after decades of social progress, is motherhood still so much harder than it needs to be?'Before they become mothers, women are repeatedly reminded that their biological clock is ticking. Once pregnant, a woman's body becomes public property: she is patronised, panicked, and forbidden from exercising her autonomy. In labour, women's wishes are overridden, resulting in potentially life-changing injuries and trauma.When the baby comes home, women begin a life of pay cuts, lost job opportunities, heavier housework, unequal emotional loads, and judgement from all sides. State support and family networks have fallen away, and mothers are censured for every choice' they make if they are given real choices at all.In this searing and vital book, Eliane Glaser asks why mothers are idealised, yet treated so poorly; why campaigns for mothers have become so unfashionable; and what we need to do to shift the needle and improve the Trade Review‘Brilliant: at last a young mother brave enough to challenge the Madonna myth’ Jenni Murray ‘It stopped me in my tracks to see so many things that are never said about the profundity, the consequence, the unprettiness of the maternal experience. Radical honesty is a political act, and also a liberating, intoxicating read’ Zoe Williams ‘Startling, provocative and rigorous, this book explains why mothers are so furious and so tired (SO tired!) and how things might change’ Samantha Ellis, author of Take Courage: Anne Brontë and the Art of Life ‘Eliane Glaser brilliantly blends analysis of the all too contemporary injustices of motherhood with a historical perspective, emerging with fresh and vivid insights articulated with verve and wit’ Rebecca Asher, author of Man Up: Boys, Men and Breaking the Male Rules ‘Reading it is like talking to your super-smart and very sensible best friend who has the facts at her fingertips . . . I wish I’d had this book when I was in the thick of it’ Joanna Pocock, The Spectator ‘Powerfully expressed throughout and a compelling, addictively easy read (while being meticulously researched and effortlessly intelligent), this is a breath of fresh air that blends personal observation with political analysis and proper investigative journalism. This will save you reading hundreds of books on motherhood and child-rearing. And is a damn sight more entertaining’ Viv Groskop, Observer

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Book Synopsis With 54,000 new mothers losing their jobs across Britain every year - during pregnancy, or maternity leave - a new trend is emerging: The Freelance Mum. Trade Review'Annie Ridout’s book will be an indispensable guide for anyone juggling freelance work with childcare, or parents who want to reclaim their work/life balance by being their own boss. If only this game-changing book had been around when I was on maternity leave!' Rosamund Dean, Grazia 'So many women find their careers cut off at the elbow as soon as they become pregnant – this book sounds like it could be really helpful for navigating the disconnect between family and work' Eva Wiseman, Observer ‘This is an area that sorely needs innovation and creative solutions and Annie’s website The Early Hour shows she’s exactly the woman for the job. I’m sure her book is going to become a real bible for freelancers and anyone who’s doing the daily juggle’ Brigid Moss, Red ‘An invaluable tool for anyone considering making the leap to freelancing’ STYLIST ‘Essential reading for all working parents…Read it and take the plunge’ GUARDIAN

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Book SynopsisEscape to Cornwall for Christmas in this Top 10 bestselling new romance.Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream loved it!' Milly JohnsonChristmas in Cornwall is just around the cornerBut after last Christmas revealed a shocking family secret, Scarlett's hardly feeling merry and bright. All she wants this Christmas is to know who her real father is.So Scarlett heads to the little Cornish town of Porthmellow, where she believes the truth of her birth is hidden. She just didn't bargain on being drawn into the Christmas festival preparations or meeting Jude Penberth, whose charm threatens to complicate life further.Everything will come to a head at Porthmellow's Christmas Festival But can Scarlett have the perfect Christmas this year, or are there more surprises on the way?Curl up with this gorgeous novel and savour the world of Porthmellow Harbour.A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters' Woman's OwnA page-turner of a Trade Review‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson ‘A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own ‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar ‘With its topical modern plot twist in a traditional winter setting, a will they/won’t they/should they romantic dilemma simmering away on every page, this is a page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly ‘A tale of family secrets, heartache, friendship and romance’ Daily Express Praise for Phillipa Ashley’s books: ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane’ Jules Wake ‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read’ Katie Fforde ‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell ‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today. I loved every gorgeous page’ Claudia Carroll ‘Made me want to run away to the Cornish coast immediately! Loved it!’ Lorelei Mathias ‘Ashley's writing is deft, sexy, and full of humour ’ Trashionista.com ‘Readers will enjoy the breezy style and repartee’ Publishers Weekly (US) ‘Sexy, funny and wonderfully romantic’ SingleTitles.com ‘A deliciously entertaining twist on the Poldark tale’Liz Fenwick

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Book SynopsisRenowned and loved for her refreshing candour on everyday issues, social, domestic and intimate, Stacey Solomon reminds us how important it is to embrace ourselves; the good, bad and the ugly.Stacey's authenticity and her courage to say what others daren't opens discussions on sensitive but significant topics; her lack of sex drive after having kids, her battles with anxiety, the lows of motherhood and even the importance of hairy legs.In Happily Imperfect, be moved to tears and laughter by joining Stacey in her journey so far, as she reveals how to stay positive despite the everyday pressure to be and look perfect. Told through hilarious, sometimes moving, and always charming anecdotes, discover how to get the best out of life by being positive, not following the crowd, and trusting your gut instincts.Covering how to navigate motherhood, deal with anxiety and prejudice, as well as the experience of getting older, Stacey has plenty of words of wisdom to share. With tips and tricks on h

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Book SynopsisWonderful we need music in our lives now more than ever' HERBIE HANCOCKJoan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich children's lives through music' DR GUY DEUTSCHERA pioneering music educator reveals how parents and caregivers can harness the power of music and use it to supercharge early childhood development.Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan Koenig has led a global movement to improve children's lives and minds with the transformative power of music. With a curriculum and philosophy drawn from cutting-edge science, L'Ecole Koenig has educated and empowered even the youngest students.From baby Max, whose coordination and communication grow as he wiggles and coos along to targeted songs and dance; to five-year-old Sara, who nourishes her empathy, creativity, and memory, while practising music from other cultures. In The Musical Child, Koenig shares stories from her classrooms, along with tips about how to use the latest research during theseTrade Review‘We need music in our lives now more than ever, so that healthy minds and bodies can develop humane and compassionate values—just what music-making instills. There were statements in this wonderful work that brought tears to my eyes. I hope the decision-makers of the future will heed the message of The Musical Child.’— Herbie Hancock ‘Joan Koenig’s The Musical Child blends observation, empathy, experience and detailed research to present the invaluable benefits of bringing up children in music. The natural joy that children have in music, the importance of creativity and the vital role music plays in developing curious, confident and happy young people is beautifully illustrated in a book that abounds with love and fundamentally believes in the deep potential of children. As a family for whom music was there from the beginning, we are happy to recommend this book to all families and to anyone interested in childhood and education.’ – The Kanneh-Mason Family ‘Music provides one of the most profound experiences that a child can have from the moment they are born. By matching Joan Koenig’s personal observations as a gifted teacher of young children with the scientific findings of some of the most brilliant minds in the field of music cognition, this wonderful book makes crystal clear how music can be used to develop the minds and enrich the lives of all children. The Musical Child shows us that music holds the key to developing a healthy life full of humanity.’ – Charles J. Limb, music cognition neuroscientist, University of California San Francisco Medical Center ‘In The Musical Child, Joan Koenig helps get music off the stage and back into our bodies, souls, and families. Her examples and exercises are simple and easy to follow, helping any parent get in touch with this timeless gift.’—Silke Rose West & Joseph Sarosy, authors of How to Tell Stories to Children

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Book SynopsisIn The Smallest Lights in the Universe, MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager interweaves the story of her search for meaning and solace after losing her first husband to cancer, her unflagging search for an Earth-like exoplanet and her unexpected discovery of new love.Sara Seager has made it her life''s work to peer into the spaces around stars looking for exoplanets outside our solar system, hoping to find the one-in-a-billion world enough like ours to sustain life. But with the unexpected death of her husband, her life became an empty, lightless space. Suddenly, she was the single mother of two young boys, a widow at forty, clinging to three crumpled pages of instructions her husband had written for things like grocery shopping things he had done while she did pioneering work as a planetary scientist at MIT. She became painfully conscious of her Asperger''s, which before losing her husband had felt more like background noise. She felt, for the first time, alone in the universe.In this prTrade ReviewWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology in 2020 ‘Her story is sure to help any readers grappling with a similar loss… Full of blues and blacks, written in the ink of grief, suffering, healing and — ultimately — clarity…’ Anthony Doerr, The New York Times ‘Seager’s beautifully written memoir strikes the perfect balance, weaving a richly told personal story with a clear and accessible tale of the birth and development of a new kind of astronomy – the search for other worlds like our own’ Katie Mack, astrophysicist, author of The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) ‘I absolutely loved this book. It presents both cutting-edge science and the deeply human side of a MacArthur award-winning astrophysicist. While searching for other planets in the universe, she grieves for her husband who died of cancer’ Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and The Autistic Brain ‘The miracle of this breathtaking book is the way Sara Seager’s search for life in the universe mirrors her search for a fitting life here on earth. Who knew that so much love and beauty and hope could come from so much confusion and fear and grief? Who knew that the macrocosm and the microcosm could end up being the very same thing?’ Margaret Renkl, author of Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss

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Book SynopsisThe candid tale of one of Britain's most outstanding contemporary philanthropists. These pages wryly track Peter's varied career moves, from flogging tickets for one of The Beatles first major concerts, to getting inadvertently caught up in a New York family turf war while trying to buy a treated wood company.However, at the book's heart is a serious mission to present a clear and galvanising case for strategic philanthropy, crucially with the founding of educational charity, The Sutton Trust.Partly an inspiring memoir, partly an impassioned call to action for social mobility and educational equality, Peter Lampl's autobiography describes how a self-made entrepreneur amassed a fortune and then chose to use it to help others.Trade Review‘Peter Lampl embodies the great truth that those in a position to make a difference should do so.’ Michael Bloomberg‘Using his private wealth to advance the public interest, Peter Lampl has transformed the opportunities available to thousands of young people and changed the way we think about social mobility.’ Gordon Brown

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Book SynopsisGripping' VogueEmpowering' CosmopolitanJoyful' Financial TimesEye-popping' Daily MailWhen her 22-year-marriage suddenly ended, 47-year-old mother of three Laura expected life as she knew it to be over. What she hadn't expected: An incredible one-night stand A new-found sexual appetite Ten men in eight months That there is plenty of fun to be had after 40From G-spots to bald spots, dirty talk to dating fiascos, Available is the unflinchingly honest, empowering, and humorous true story of one woman's love life after divorce. A real page-turner [] Unexpected, original, funny and sometimes deeply infuriating, Laura Friedman Williams has so much to say about what we expect of women's sexuality. I loved it' Viv Groskop author of How to Own the RoomTrade Review‘Gripping’ Vogue ‘Empowering and funny’ Cosmopolitan ‘Joyful’ Financial Times ‘An eye-popping adventure’ Daily Mail ‘This memoir is a real page-turner. What happens when you start dating after 22 years of marriage? Unexpected, original, funny and sometimes deeply infuriating, Laura Friedman Williams has so much to say about what we expect of women’s sexuality. Confronting without being sleazy and intelligent without being preachy. I loved it’ Viv Groskop author of, How to Own the Room ‘AVAILABLE offers far more than just a wild romp through the Wild West of the post-marital dating world – though a wild romp it certainly is. Curling up with this memoir is like settling in for a night with a hilarious girlfriend, listening to her best sexual anecdotes. AVAILABLE is also a serious exploration of womanhood. Laura reminds us of the importance of regaining all the parts of who we are as women, despite how easy it is to become consumed by the mammoth roles of Mother and Wife. We aren't here solely to serve our families as domestic martyrs. We deserve to reawaken the parts of ourselves that often become dormant once we enter maternal roles. We deserve to live life to the fullest, embracing each facet of our identities, even (especially!) the parts society teaches us to shove aside when we become mothers’ Caroline Mackenzie, author of One Year of Ugly

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Book SynopsisTilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him.Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy. Tilly arrives with a graze on her cheek and Cathy becomes increasingly concerned by Dave's behaviour, especially when she learns he has been showering Tilly with gifts. While she's busy looking after Tilly and trying to keep her safe, Cathy is also worried about her own daughter, Lucy. She has a very difficult decision to make that will affect the rest of her life, and Cathy hopes she makes the right choice.Perfect for fans of Maggie Hartley, Lisa Stone and Ann Cusack!

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Book SynopsisSociety tells that us that being shy is a fault, but Annie Ridout says it's a gift. Shy: How being quiet can lead to success teaches us how to embrace this misjudged attribute, instead of trying to fix it. Most of us have some understanding of shyness. From birthday parties as children to office Christmas parties as adults, from an old friend's wedding to a group presentation, we've all experienced it in some form or other. Shyness may be ever-present or it may come and go.Partly genetic, partly environmental, shyness is largely viewed as a character flaw, something that needs to change, but why is no-one talking about the benefits of being shy? For example, shyness usually equates to being an excellent listener, considerate speaker and thoughtful observer.Interweaving personal experience with expertise from clinical psychologists, Annie explores why shyness affects some more than others, and offers tried-and-tested tools to help the reader deal with elements of shyness that can feel debilitating. Shy recasts our understanding of this often-misunderstood attribute, celebrating it as a pathway rather than a barrier to success and happiness.Trade ReviewPraise for Shy‘Not only is Shy a reassuringly relatable read for any of us who have ever felt lacking in confidence, it's also a practical and galvanising guide to helping you harness the power of shyness, particularly in an increasingly digital world.’ Rosamund Dean, Deputy Editor, Grazia ‘In a noisy, opinionated world where putting yourself out there is seemingly the only way to succeed, Annie offers a reassuring celebration of shyness and the benefits it can bring us, alongside a practical guide to how to overcome the ways in which it can hold us back.’ Laura Whateley, best-selling author of MONEY: A USER’S GUIDE Praise for The Freelance Mum'So many women find their careers cut off at the elbow as soon as they become pregnant – this book sounds like it could be really helpful for navigating the disconnect between family and work' Eva Wiseman, OBSERVER ‘This is an area that sorely needs innovation and creative solutions and Annie’s website The Early Hour shows she’s exactly the woman for the job. I’m sure her book is going to become a real bible for freelancers and anyone who’s doing the daily juggle’ Brigid Moss, RED ‘An invaluable tool for anyone considering making the leap to freelancing’ STYLIST ‘Essential reading for all working parents…Read it and take the plunge’ GUARDIAN

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Book SynopsisIn this unique book, one of football's greatest cult players reflects on the travails of the sport and draws upon his own experience to offer an honest assessment on one of its final remaining taboos: mental health.The most difficult position in football? Being a goalkeeper. That's what they say, right? You must be mad to stand between those posts and bat away shots and crosses all game long.Neville Southall should know. He was the goalkeeper for one of the best teams of the 1980s and became an icon of the game during his 20-year career between the sticks. But what did it take to prepare himself mentally for the difficulties of the position? How did he dig so deep on the biggest occasions and in the highest-pressured moments? What scars were left at the end of his long career a tenure that saw the highs of winning trophies, but also the lows of losing games, making mistakes and feeling the full weight of club and country on your shoulders. And how has he used his post-playing career t

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Book SynopsisA love letter to the small but mighty dachshund or, as it's more affectionally known, the Sausage Dog. This book almost as adorable as its namesake proves that sausage dogs are not just sweet, soft and a little bit silly to look at. They can be an example to us all.Despite having the odds stacked against it, this little pooch can turn any situation to its advantage. It's the underdog that always comes out on top, displaying remarkable resilience, tenacity and bravery at every turn.Sausage dogs may be only ankle high, but they will stop at nothing to live life to the fullest, teaching us humans some valuable life lessons along the way. They don't care that they look more like a wind-up toy than a fierce guard dog, or that their bark is much louder than their bite.Being more sausage is about breaking free from restraints, overcoming physical and emotional shortcomings, and chewing up the social conventions that conspire to hold us back. This is our chance to unleash that inner dachshun

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Book SynopsisLearn to take control of your life and reconnect with your purpose, using modern magic based on ancient spirituality. Witch, Please is a modern mystic's practical guide to life, love and creating a fulfilling existence, from turning your home into a sacred sanctuary and manifesting magical relationships to loving your career and money magic.Full of inspiration, practical advice and rituals, this book will guide you through the process of tapping into your intuition, intention and self-empowerment to discover and harness the magic within you.

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