Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisNutritionist and intuitive eating counsellor Niamh Orbinski shows us how to leave dieting behind and rebuild a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food.Diets don't work. Over 95% of people who intentionally lose weight gain it back in the next five years.You don't fail the diet. The diet fails you.Why can't we break free of this cycle? This is diet culture. It doesn't just sell you a diet: it sells you the elusive promise of happiness, success, desirability and belonging.No Apologies is a guilt-free guide to help you learn to eat intuitively and leave diet culture in the dust. Live a life free from food and body-image obsession by listening to your internal cues, honouring your hunger, and challenging the status quo.So say goodbye to dieting, and hello to a healthier and happier you.

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Book SynopsisA bunch of truly ap-peeling things to do with this fruit basket staple.If you've ever had a surplus of bananas and way too much time on your hands, you'll know that this playful yellow hero is much more versatile than anyone gives him credit for.This book offers you it all, from practical tips on how to use bananas to fertilise your plants or soothe bug bites, to essential instructions on how to create banana actors for your miniature theatre, fashion an unsuccessful boomerang or make some very, very light hand weights.101 Things to Do With a Banana is a book to truly go bananas for.

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Book SynopsisThe beautiful new Whittaker Journal' from content creator and youtuber, Carys Whittaker.Plan your days, weeks and months, and reflect on thoughts and feelings whenever you need to with this beautiful journal.Keep a note of important dates and tasksCreate your feel-good to-do listsRe-frame anxiety with practical tips and journalling promptsGet inspired by seasonal refreshesLearn how to manage negative thought cyclesPlan your self-care days and keep a note of special memoriesFrom reflecting on thoughts and feelings, to jotting down your shopping lists and appointments, this journal has it all!

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Book SynopsisA celebration of all things South Asian beautyA masterclass in skincare, haircare, makeup and wellness, South Asian Beauty is the beauty bible you've been waiting for. This indispensable guide will show you how to boost your confidence, elevate your self-care and feel radiant both inside and out.SkinRevitalise your complexion and conquer common issues like dullness, dark circles and pigmentation with targeted solutions that breathe life into your skin.HairTransform your hair through the art of oiling, top-notch styling products and practical pantry recipes, including nourishing hair masks.MakeupLearn the best-kept secrets in the beauty business and take your makeup to the next level with step-by-step tutorials.WellnessImmerse yourself in the holistic world of Ayurveda and incorporate micro rituals into your daily routine, creating a harmonious balance between body and mind.Hear from the most influential beauty experts across South Asia and the diaspora. Discover the must-have hero prod

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Book SynopsisThis first official cookbook from Veganuary offers 100 delicious plant-based recipes that are simple, reveal top vegan secrets and give people vegan versions of meals they fear they might miss. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisLearning about money does not have to be boring, but it is REALLY important, especially as we battle through the current cost of living crisis.GET A MONEY MINDSET BUILD GOOD FINANCIAL HABITS SPEND WISELYGet Your Money Right is a no-nonsense, no jargon guide to money that takes you to a place where you are in CONTROL of your MONEY, so that you can earn more of it, spend less, build wealth and eventually, pass more of it on to the next generation.GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT takes complicated financial principles and break them down into practical, easy-to-understand concepts. It shares stories of clients Emmanuel has helped, describing the mess they were in before they met him and giving specific tips into how he helped them out of their situation.Get Your Money Right will allow you to understand: The UK Financial System, Financial Education in the UK, Money Mindset, Building Good Financial Habits, Working a Nine-to-Five, Running a Business/Setting up a Side Hustle, Budgeting, How to Spend MoTrade ReviewEmmanuel is a regular on the Jeremy Vine Show on Channel 5 and is well known on the Good Morning Britain sofa, for his approachable style when delivering money advice. You’ve seen Emmanuel also share his financial expertise with real families, on the hit Channel 4 show Secret Spenders and he did the same on Channel 4’s Save Well, Spend Better and on BBC1’s Your Money, Your Life, Watchdog, Morning Live and Rip Off Britain, as well as ITV’s This Morning. As a fully qualified financial adviser, he works with individuals and businesses to help them manage their money now, and in the future. He made a great success of his career in finance, working for HSBC, Natwest, HBOS and Barclays, before becoming independent. He has also worked closely with the retailer Aldi on their Aldinomics campaign

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Book SynopsisA practical, expert-led, straight-talking guide to exercising during pregnancy and post-birth.Staying active during pregnancy and the postpartum period has vast physical and mental health benefits, but it's also a subject that's fraught with fear, myths, and misinformation. We're told by doctors to exercise, but we're not given the tools with which to do so.Enter: The Bump Plan, by personal trainer, pre-and-postnatal exercise specialist and mother of two, Hollie Grant. With illustrated trimester-by-trimester plans on what you can safely do at each stage, guidance about the physical shifts you can expect, information on how to move and get back to doing the things you love after your baby has arrived, and nutrition and pelvic health advice, there is no better companion to see you through this exciting but daunting time.Trade Review‘Hollie has integrated the latest evidence alongside years of industry experience, and delivers it in a kind, trustworthy and humorous voice. It won’t be long before you find yourself immersed in The Bump Plan’Dr Marlize de Vivo, CEO and co-founder, Active Pregnancy Foundation ‘[Hollie] makes you feel completely safe and empowered both physically and mentally’Harper’s Bazaar

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Book SynopsisPatricia Bright is killing it right now' GlamourOne of Britain's biggest YouTube stars' Huffington PostI'm going to show you how to hustle like I do, using your head and heart. All it takes is three stepsYour BrandFrom humble beginnings Patricia Bright learned how to hustle from a young age, and how to make her passion projects pay. Now, she is one of the UK''s most successful content creators. What started as a hobby sharing her passion online has grown to a global community of over 3 million.Your BusinessIn Heart and Hustle, Patricia shares the story of her meteoric rise to success and how you can do it too with three steps, focussing on your brand, your business and your beliefs.Your BeliefsPacked with life lessons and observations from her journey, this book shows that it''s possible for everyone to find their grind, and use heart and hustle to make it to the top.Trade Review‘Patricia Bright is killing it right now’GLAMOUR ‘One of Britain’s biggest YouTube stars’HUFFINGTON POST ‘An inspirational guide about taking control of your own future, full of personal anecdotes and practical advice.’COSMOPOLITAN ‘Heart and Hustle is a practical book filled with Patricia's straight-talking advice and smart pro-tips for anyone thinking about ditching or supplementing their 9 to 5 with a side hustle. Ultimately, it will provide all the inspo you need to totally boss life.’ GLAMOUR

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy of growing and using plants indoors and outdoors, no matter how limited your space.This beautifully illustrated book is a modern, fresh take on gardening that shows how anyone can grow their own vegetables, create a mini wildflower meadow or learn how to make the most of their houseplants. And you don't need your own garden to get started. Creating a thriving window box, choosing suitable plant pots for a desktop oasis or joining a local community garden are perfect ways to experience the joys of gardening.Learn which plants will encourage wildlife, discover what works best for your space (no matter how small), find inspiration, experiment with colour, texture and techniques. Whatever you choose to grow, you'll be doing one of the best activities there is to enhance your sense of well-being and improve your physical health so grab those seeds, pick up the watering can and get growing!

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Book SynopsisFood is so much more than fuel, and veganism is so much more than a diet. It's linked to culture, family, memories, and identity. A collection of over 100 plant-based recipes that, together, give readers a bird's eye view of vegan cuisine and its facets, Best of Vegan is a marvelously versatile glimpse into the world of vegan cuisine.As someone who grew up eating (and loving) meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, Kim-Julie Hansen never expected to go vegan or even vegetarian. After years of learning and exploring, Hansen committed to a vegan lifestyle and never looked back. Now the creator of the Best of Vegan Instagram and platform, with a reach of over 2 million people, Hansen has fostered a global community of enthusiastic home cooks, chefs, bloggers, and all things food and veganism. Chef contributions include Gaz Oakley (Avant-Garde Vegan, Samantha Onyemenam and Daniel Haimona.In Best of Vegan, Hansen shows that adopting a vegan lifestyle does not mean giving up on the dishes you grew up eTrade Review“I love everything about this book. It truly contains the very BEST of what vegan food can be.” – Joanne Lee Molinaro, Bestselling author of The Korean Vegan

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Book SynopsisHello humans, my name's Lennnie, I'm a little blob that was sent by the book Gods to come check on you. So, let's get into it shall we?Hello, human, my name's Lennnie. It really is a chaotic torrential downpour of debauchery out there but I promise you're gonna be okay. REALLY TRULY ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY FINE. Even if it doesn't feel like it right now.Wherever we are in life, all of us yearn for a world filled with more kindness, compassion and community. Lennnie everyone's favourite adorable, sassy, loving animated blob is here for us, keeping it real, dodging empty platitudes and delivering a dose of gentle, down-to-earth positivity to get us through even the darkest days.

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Book SynopsisTake destiny into your own hands and transform your life through positive change and thought.Manifest Your Dreams is a modern mystic's take on how you can use manifestation to attract what you want and live a more purposeful life.Full of spiritual practices and down-to-earth practical guidance, this book is a guide to how to meet the universe halfway through real world action. Connect to your heart's true desires and manifest love, money, purpose, healing and growth.

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Book SynopsisWhy Pelvic Health Matters. An honest and empowering guide to understanding your body.This book takes women on a vital journey to better understanding their pelvic health throughout all stages of life, and empowers them to take control of the core of their physical and mental wellbeing.Pelvic health issues can impact a huge range of physiological functions but there is very little information or help readily available for these problems. Pregnancy and childbirth can have a significant impact on pelvic health, but did you know that it can also be affected by other things? This can commonly lead to physical symptoms relating to your bladder, bowels and sex life as well as impacting mental health.But knowledge is power, and Clare Bourne has dedicated her career to improving our pelvic health this book contains answers to all the questions you've been too embarrassed or scared to ask, and many more you didn't know you needed the answers for nothing is TMI!Including explanations of symptomTrade Review‘Clare is the voice of reason when it comes to pelvic health. She educates, empowers and offers practical tips to help women through all stages of their lives. As a currently pregnant woman, I shall be book marking the “Birth, bump and beyond” chapter for the foreseeable!’ Dr Sara Kayat ‘As a gynaecologist I thought I was well-informed when it came to pelvic floor health, but after 2 appointments with Clare I realised how much more there was to know! Now everyone can have access to Clare's fantastic knowledge & skills through this book that I'll be recommending it to all of my patients.’ Dr Anita Mitra ‘Warm, wise and vitally important! Every woman should read this book. When you meet someone so passionate about the pelvic floor that they carry a plastic pelvis in their handbag, you sit up and listen. Within seconds of listening to Clare talk, I gained a whole new respect for my body. Clare is a woman on a mission […] she compassionately and skilfully ensures that women are equipped with the tools to nurture a chronically overlooked part of their body that (quite literally) holds them together. This book is a much needed handbook, a roadmap, a letter to our bodies.’ Anna Mathur, author ‘Pelvic floor health is a little discussed subject. Most women have no idea of the importance until they experience symptoms, most commonly post natal or in the menopause. At this point they then may well be too embarrassed to seek help. This book should change that by empowering women with knowledge and understanding so thta they can seek the help they need.’ Dr Naomi Potter ‘A revolutionary book that changes your entire view on the female body.’ Chessie King 'If there is one book that all females should read to have the foundational understanding to get to know their pelvic floor and learn how to keep it working at its best – this is it! I have finished this book feeling like my body is a marvel to be cared for and honoured.' Dr Martha Deiros Collado

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Book SynopsisA revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love' Dr Emily NagoskiWe are so used to hearing that love is blind', you will know when you meet the one' and that love should be unconditional'. However, are these idioms the best way to secure successful lasting relationships? Or might we have been given the wrong handbook for love?Dr Sara Nasserzadeh invites us to re-examine our beliefs mainly shaped by an outdated, static and haphazard Western idea of romantic love and empowers us with six core principles Attraction, Respect, Trust, Shared Vision, Compassion, Loving Behaviours to create and sustain meaningful relationships through a new paradigm of love: The Emergent Love Model.This ground-breaking book introduces and offers an entirely new language and set of skills to begin designing the love that you truly desire.Trade Review‘A revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love.’ – Dr. Emily Nagoski, bestselling author of Come As You Are and Burnout ‘In Love by Design, Dr. Nasserzadeh brings us the concept of Emergent Love, a product of years of research and practice, and breaks down why we need to disengage from the enmeshed model of romantic love we see in the movies and move to an exciting but more sustainable way of perceiving and living love.’ – Guy Winch, TED Speaker and author of How to Fix A Broken Heart ‘At last! At last! For so many years we have been waiting for a realistic, effective, powerful way to make love work. Sara Nasserzadeh takes the wisdom of ages and recreates it to be effective in our own time, supported by evidence-based research and a solid foundation in her ground-breaking work helping couples be happy together.’ – Susan Quilliam, author of the revised The Joy of Sex ‘An essential read for those looking to cultivate connected and fulfilling intimate relationships. Her model of emergent love will transform how you enter your next relationship or enliven the one you are in. I will be recommending this book for years to come.’ – Alexandra H. Solomon, bestselling author of Love Every Day, and host of the podcast, Reimagining Love ‘Dr. Sara has elevated the common Venn diagram to a work of art. Or rather a work of love. Understanding your relational overlap (where “me” meets “we”) is at the heart of her concept of emergent love, and this book will show you how to occupy your ‘we-space’ to the fullest.’ – Ian Kerner, sex therapist and best-selling author of She Comes First. ‘Love by Design reshapes all you thought you knew about love. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to create the love they desire. It is research-backed, humble and can be applied universally to your intimate relationship and beyond.’ Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief works

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Book Synopsis''Dr Chloe helped me understand how to grieve and keep living, how to find the light in the darkest of days. I know this book will be of great comfort to many.'' Zoe BallNobody gets through life free from the pain of loss.However, we aren?t very good at processing what grief does to us. If left unchecked, it can seriously damage our mental health.In this book, chartered psychologist and trauma counsellor Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell offers a roadmap for grief recovery. With guidance drawn from her decades of clinical experience and work with clients, plus a series of practical tools and exercises, she will help you work through your loss so you can embrace life with hope again.This is an expert source of support for anyone seeking light in the dark after loss.

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to the basics of personal financeSelected as one of The Sun's Top Books to Turn the Page on Money Woes'.Manage money, plan for the future in five simple stepsBecoming your own financial hero is simpler than you think. The principles of financial security have been cloaked in mystery for generations. Money plays a key role in our daily lives, but for many of us, these skills were not taught or developed at a young age.THE MONEY BASICS: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero is the straightforward, practical guide to money management, based on Peter Komolafe's innovative and accessible five-step B. A. S. I. C. approach: Budget, Avoid Debt, Save Early, Invest Early and Credit Score.Anyone can implement these methods, no matter what your financial situation. Learn the principles of financial security by cutting through the murk and jargon.The Money Basics will: Help you identify poor money habits Set you on a budgeting plan that works for you Demystify financial terms anTrade Review Selected as one of The Sun’s ‘Top Books to Turn the Page on Money Woes’. ‘Will help you to identify poor money habits, provide a system to control debt, set a budget that works for you and demystify financial terms and processes.’ The Sun

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Book SynopsisSupported by the National TrustThe latest medical and scientific research that shows connecting with nature is essential to our wellbeingEasy, small ways to feel the benefits, wherever you areA beautifully illustrated, inspirational and informative bookThis inspirational and informative guide shows how we can all benefit from spending more time in nature. Drawing on the latest research, it shows you don't need to live in the countryside or have access to an abundance of green space to make valuable connections with the natural world around you. Often it's the simple pleasures like eating seasonally, identifying wild flowers, listening to birdsong, being close to water or nurturing a houseplant that bring the greatest reward.Around the world, doctors have been experimenting with prescribing'' nature to help patients'' wellbeing, and this book does just that. It can help you whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern life or just want to explore ways to slow down and t

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children''s sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Ruby Hastings dreams of being a journalist when she's older, just like her idol Susie Starling. However, Ruby thinks she can't do this due to being dyspraxic. Will what people think of her condition stop her?Pages 54 and 55 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisWe all have the power to transform our lives from the inside out by simply slowing down.Resting is one of the most impactful practices we can adopt for self-compassion, emotional well-being, collective care, and environmental repair. When we take a few moments each day to pause, we are reclaiming the innate wisdom within our bodies and within the natural world: the wisdom of rest.Permission to Rest is a timely manifesto and compassionate call to action. It is an invitation for you to pause, look inward, learn to feel your own rhythms, and value rest as a deeply healing, empowering, and spiritual way of life. This book is a revolutionary reminder that we have the power to transform our lives, our communities, and our planet from the inside out. It comes at a time when many of us are urgently being called to do so.Trade Review‘Ashley Neese is such a special teacher—and you can feel her calming, beautiful presence throughout these pages. She’s exactly the person you want to show you how to truly rest.’ Gwyneth Paltrow, founder and CEO of goop ‘In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I see all the time the negative impact chronic stress can have on a person’s physical health. And as a self-proclaimed JOMO (joy of missing out) enthusiast, Neese’s book shows us why slowing down is so important and exactly how to do so in a way that facilitates true rest and growth. It’s the guide we didn’t know we so desperately needed.’ Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert, and author of New York Times bestseller, Intuitive Fasting and Gut Feelings ‘Ashley’s approach to rest is a natural extension to her approach to breathwork, it's a simple invitation to invite more softness into your life – whenever you're ready.’ Erica Chidi, Co-founder and CEO of LOOM

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational and honest first book from S Club legend Rachel StevensWhether as part of the iconic S Club or as a successful solo artist, Rachel Stevens was in the eye of the Noughties pop storm when she was catapulted to fame in her teens. The whirlwind of celebrity life brought glamour, glitz and BRITs, but not everything was as it seemed behind the smile.Constantly stereotyped and controlled within the industry, Rachel privately struggled with her self-worth and mental health, but has since been on a journey of development and growth. Following a personal break-up and an S Club reunion and after finding her voice and a new sense of confidence Rachel is ready to open up for the very first time, covering everything from the impact of her childhood experiences to managing lifelong anxiety.Finding My Voice is Rachel's inspiring, unfiltered story about discovering her true self in a manufactured world.

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Book SynopsisNow is the time to start looking after YOU. The Self-Care Bible guides you through every component of an essential self-care routine, with detailed descriptions and step-by-step exercises.Maintaining self-care through everyday practice can leave you feeling grounded, energized, and confidentready to face the world as your best self. The Self-Care Bible helps put the emphasis back on you, guiding you through a routine that aligns three important parts of personal health: physical wellbeing, mental-emotional wellness, and life-balance.Including helpful descriptions, step-by-step exercises, and motivating checklists, you will learn a variety of techniques to combat stress and anxiety, build your emotional resilience, achieve better sleep, understand how to enjoy a balanced diet, and create calm between relationships and your own personal endeavours.With this holistic approach of gentle self-care, you can nourish, inspire, encourage, and motivate your way to a healthier, stronger, and more

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Book SynopsisThis positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your resilience, embrace mistakes, and handle all of life's challenges.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful and unique little guide to Britain's butterflies. A pocket-sized guide to every butterfly you're ever likely to see in the UK. Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising and delightful facts. Supported by the National Trust, who look after many of the UK's butterfly hotspots. This beautifully illustrated little guide tells you everything you need to know about Britain's butterflies. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, you will want to spot all of these winged wonders. All five families of British butterflies are featured Skippers; Whites and Yellows; Browns, Fritillaries and Aristocrats; Metalmarks; Coppers, Hairstreaks and Blues as well as five day-flying moths that are just as colourful and striking as their butterfly cousins. There are detailed descriptions and lifelike illustrations to help budding butterfliers or seasoned spotters identify these jewels of nature's crown'. This handy book, compiled by passionate butterfly spotter and naturalist Matthew Oates, is the perfect companion for anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of British butterflies.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for those dealing with the loss of a home or a job, a financial crisis, or simply who can't find the motivation to pursue new challenges, this title includes life lessons that offer hope and provide a road map for starting anew.Trade Review"Gardner offers practical advice and pragmatic suggestions for tackling life's problems... In 44 'tell-it-like-it-is' chapters...Gardner provides a blueprint for navigating tumultuous times." -- Ebony "This smart and well-written guide includes excellent suggestions for both everyday life and work, with the last sentence summing up Gardner's message: "Accepting responsibility is accepting that your dreams really can come true." The result is hopeful and uplifting. -- Library Journal "Start Where You Are represents the next phase in Gardner's career, offering hope and sound advice in this tough economic climate...Transformative and inspirational." -- BookPage "A book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible." -- Sidney Poitier "Start Where You Are is a must-have, must-read guide to pursuing happiness in changing times. It's not just about surviving as an individual or business in the current economic environment, but about thriving -- personally, collectively, and globally." -- Quincy Jones "With ... Start Where You Are, he is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knock out!" -- Maya Angelou

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Book SynopsisA guide to the Enneagram that features self-tests for the simple, accurate, and confident determination of your own personality type. It provides step-by-step instruction for taking inventory of how you think, what you feel, and what you experience.

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Book SynopsisFrom fitness and martial arts expert Martin Rooney, author of top-selling Training for Warriors and Ultimate Warrior Workouts, comes a complete twelve-week workout and diet plan for anyone looking to shed pounds of fat and increase muscle mass. In Warrior Cardio, the creator of the world-famous Training for Warriors System provides the latest scientifically proven techniques for cardiovascular training paired with a weight loss plan that really delivers.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a transformative work, a beautifully written book that will forever change the way you see the world. I loved it. Let me be really clear: you need to buy this book, devour it, absorb it and then buy copies for your colleagues. A lot of copies." -- Seth Godin, author of Linchpin "Can you dissect 'fascination'? Sally Hogshead says, 'Yes.' Fascination is arguably the most powerful of product attachments-and this pioneering book helps us approach the word and the concept in a thoughtful and also practical manner." -- Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence "Fascinate is a riveting journey through the forces of fascination-how it irresistibly shapes our ideas, opinions, and relationships-and how to wield it to your advantage." -- Alan Webber, author of Rules of Thumb "Whenever your message hasn't reached a customer, peer over at Sally Hogshead's collection of stories and directives, replete with more illuminating, original, and doable ideas than you can handle in a lifetime. Okay, two lifetimes." -- Richard Laermer, author of Forecast 2011 and Full Frontal PR "This slight but practical work packs a big punch." -- Publishers Weekly "As Hogshead wends her way around the world of fascination, her citations are funny and apt, even educational... Fascinate is a fascinating book..." -- Richard Pachter, Miami Herald

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Book SynopsisBuddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation's short attention span. This title includes chapters that are simple and easy to understand.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"After meeting Guru Jagat and becoming introduced to the technology of Kundalini Yoga, every part of me has become awakened. I'm clearer, stronger, more conscious, and more creative than ever. Guru Jagat's tell-it like-it-is style is modern, relatable, and very doable--I love it." -- Alicia Keys "I have had the pleasure of practicing with Guru Jagat. She has a beautiful way of bringing a youthful and accessible approach to an ancient practice and her mission to bring more people into this movement of reaching a collective higher consciousness." -- Kate Hudson, People "Guru Jagat's teaching brings you to a place of strength, joy, courage, compassion, light, and wisdom. She is a modern girl's guru, with an uncanny ability to connect on a soul level with humor, wit, and intelligence. Because of her, Kundalini has transformed my life." -- Shiva Rose, founder, The Local Rose "Flowing within this array of powerful consciousness techniques is one woman's insightful exploration of self-trust, self-appreciation, and devotion to her higher self. Use this artfully created mirror to illuminate your own strenghts, talents, and unique gifts." -- Harijiwan Khalsa "Whether or not auras and chakras appeal to you, spending a few minutes a day on any of the practices will give you a discernible buzz that activates creativity, vitality, and a sense of something beyond yourself--and makes you radiant in a way that's about more than looks." -- Vogue

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A heartfelt and practical guide for caring when it really matters." -- Sheryl Sandberg, author of Lean In "This book is a gift. It's the wonderful crash course in Humanity 101 that none of us got to take in school. Without judgment, and with humor and compassion, this book shows you how to show up as the best possible version of yourself when it matters most." -- Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic "This book makes complicated things simple and helps us say to each other what we're dying to say. When I hand it to my friends, they'll laugh, cry and breathe easier. The realness and support in these pages feels like oxygen in a world suffocating from shininess and formality." -- Glennon Doyle Melton, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Carry On, Warrior "This book has fundamentally changed how I approach helping and caring for others. Compassion and creativity literally leap off the page. It's full of sage advice on how to be a better friend, colleague, family member, and partner to those who are suffering." -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals "At last, a book for the vast swath of us who really care but don't know how to show it sometimes. Kelsey and Emily made this enormous and complex issue accessible and so wonderfully helpful. It's just right for any human being who ever plans on being close to another." -- BJ Miller, MD Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF

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Book SynopsisA Yale-trained, board-certified family physician with a specialty in women''s health and obstetrics delivers a proven 28-day program to heal the overwhelmed, overloaded systems, and prevent and reverse the myriad of symptoms affecting the vast majority of women today.Weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions?for years, health practitioners have commonly viewed each as individual health problems resulting from a patient?s genetic bad luck, poor lifestyle choices, or lack of willpower. Patients, too, have turned to different doctors to alleviate their specific symptoms: an endocrinologist for a thyroid problem; a gynecologist for hormonal issues; an internist for weight, diabetes, and high blood pressure; a rheumatologist for joint problems, and even to therapists or psychologists. While these ailments may seem unrelated, Dr. Aviva Romm contends that they are intrinsically connected by what she calls Survival Overdrive Syndrome, a condition that occurs when the body becomes overloaded. SOS can result from childhood survival patterns or adult life stressors that are compounded by foods we eat, toxins in our environment, viral infections, lack of sleep, disrupted gut microflora, and even prescribed medications. Two of the systems most affected are the adrenal system and the thyroid, which control mood, hormones, inflammation, immunity, energy, weight, will power, blood sugar balance, cholesterol, sleep, and a host of other bodily functions. When these systems become overwhelmed they lead to symptoms that can develop into full blow illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, and heart disease?all of which have medically provable origins in SOS. The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution explains SOS, how it impacts our bodies and can lead to illness, and most importantly, offers a drug-free cure developed through Dr. Romm?s research and clinical work with tens of thousands of patients. In as little as two weeks, you can lose excess weight, discover increased energy, improve sleep, and feel better. With The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, you can rescue your metabolism, hormones, mind and mood?and achieve long-lasting health. Trade Review“With The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, Dr. Romm guides readers on a profound journey of transformational healing. Not only do we realize that our fears are misguided but further, Dr. Romm reveals a clear path to leaving our symptoms behind and living to our highest potential.” — Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestseller “Initially, before my Graves’ diagnosis I was brushed off by my doctor as just being stressed out. Dr. Romm is an outstanding physician and a voice of hope for all of us women who are not being heard by conventional medicine.” — Amy Myers, M.D., author of The Thyroid Connection and The Autoimmune Solution “Prescription-based remedies for thyroid and adrenal issues focus on short term, symptom-based fixes. Gratefully, Dr. Romm reveals how specific lifestyle choices incorporated into a cohesive and encompassing program can address what actually underlies these issues, paving the way for radical improvement and taking back your health.” — David Perlmutter, M.D., board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and author of Grain Brain and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan “The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution is the beginning of a new era in women’s health where women can finally stop accepting exhaustion, brain fog, extra weight, and emotional imbalance as the norm and take more control of their health and wellbeing.” — Frank Lipman, M.D. New York Times bestselling author of The New Health Rules “Don’t live one more day heading down an unhealthy and unnecessary path. Buy this book and let Dr. Aviva Romm remind you how good you deserve to feel and teach you how to find the balance and health your body, mind, and spirit are craving.” — Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle, founders of Sakara

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Book SynopsisDeVon Franklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Wait and prominent Hollywood producer, reveals that secular and spiritual success are not opposites. To have one, you need the other.Are you tired of living a life paralyzed by fear? Are you anxious to break free of the “beware mentality” that has kept generations of well-meaning people living beneath the fullness of their calling?You’re unfulfilled because you’ve been convinced that you would lose your faith if you pursued the secular ambitions God has put in your heart. However, until you pursue those ambitions you will miss out on the fullness of God and the success you were created to have.For too long there’s been a line drawn between the spiritual and the secular, and we have been conditioned to believe that if we cross this line in either direction, we will have gone too far. It’s time to brea

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed, inviting interactive journal to help you destress, reduce anxiety, and find peace from the founder of the popular online community Tiny Buddha, and author of Tiny Buddha’s 365 Tiny Love Challenges and Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal.Filled with prompts, quotes, questions for reflection, and coloring and doodle pages, Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal can help you feel calmer and cultivate a more mindful, peaceful spirit every day.In addition to prompts, the journal features three recurring sections:Let It Go—identify what is currently creating anxiety in your life and suggestions for working through it;Plan Ahead—help to navigate particular situations and devise a plan to approach them in productive ways;Color and Draw Yourself Calm—fifteen coloring pages and fifteen doodle pages carefully designed to inspire you to use your own creativity to soothe worries and focus on the moment.Don’t let anxiety control you. Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal lets you carve a little time for yourself every day, and gives you tools to help you improve your mood, focus on the present moment, and kindle your unique creativity.

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Book SynopsisCada vez que una mujer se atreve a contar su verdadera historia y a mostrar en carne viva sus heridas permite que otras cicatricen las suyas. Estoy segura de que este libro sanará muchas heridas. Y que las vidas de muchas tendrán un final feliz tras leerlo. ¡Gracias, Rosie! — Luz María Doria, autora de La mujer de mis sueños y Tu momento estelarLa vida de Rosie Mercado ha sido todo menos fácil: ¿cómo es posible que haya tenido tres relaciones fallidas y dado a luz a tres hijos a solas? ¿Qué había hecho ella para merecerlo? En su peor momento, llegó a pesar más de ciento ochenta kilos tras toda una vida con baja autoestima y de comer emocionalmente. Pero Rosie decidió cambiarla por completo y dejar de ser la víctima. Ideó un plan, aceptó sus defectos, y descubrió el tipo de amor más importante y esencial: el amor propio.Estas revelaciones no sólo la llevaron a alcanzar sus sueños como maquillista, empresaria, modelo de talla grande y presentadora de televisión, sino a mejorar su calidad de vida por ella y sus hijos. La latina con baja autoestima son las inspiradoras memorias de una mexicoamericana de talla grande que se dejó finalmente guiar por su intuición, fe y ambición. Rosie nos cuenta los jugosos detalles de cómo llegó a convertirse en la superestrella y life coach que es hoy, regalándonos importantes y poderosos consejos de vida en el camino.ROSIE MERCADO es modelo mexicoamericana y una de Las 25 mujeres más poderosas del 2019 de People en Español. Además de haber participado como copresentadora del programa Face The Truth, producido por el célebre Dr. Phil, es una life coach cuyo propósito es inspirar, motivar y abogar por el amor propio y la aceptación corporal tras sus propias vivencias como empresaria y modelo de talla grande. Rosie ha abierto camino a las latinas de talla grande en la televisión hispana como presentadora ocasional para Telemundo y Univisión. Vive en Los Ángeles con su esposo y sus cuatro hermosos hijos.Trade Review<>. — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA delightfully illustrated guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care.We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom. Take, for example, the jellyfish, one of the most energy-efficient animals in the world, moving through the ocean by contracting and relaxing, with frequent breaks in between. Or the avocado tree, which can credit its existence to a mutually beneficial relationship with the pre-historic sloth, followed by some hungry, hungry humans and the advent of agriculture. And then there is the oyster, producing a pearl as the result of an immune response when a grain of sand invades her system. What better example exists of how adversity can produce something beautiful?We need look no farther than nature—from the habits of the porcupine to the sunflower to the wombat to the dragonfly—for small and simple things we can do to slow down, rechTrade Review"Shah's humor is infectious, and her breezy approach makes learning from shrimp, sloths, spiders, and wombats, among many others, unexpectedly rewardigng." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kudos to Dugdale’s The Lost Art of Dying for being honest, refreshing, and useful. As a physician who has experienced many deaths, she helps us think about the meaning of our lives and about how to have a good death. I recommend this book to all who are mortal." — Mary Pipher, author of Women Rowing North “In this profound and compassionate book about death and its nearness, Dugdale demystifies one of the essential mysteries of our time.” — Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene “Like Atul Gawande and Paul Kalanithi, Dugdale writes fluently about dying from clinical experience. What sets her book apart is that she writes wise words everyone needs to hear as they live. When I lay dying, I hope I will have a doctor like Dr. Dugdale at the bedside.” — Abraham Nussbaum, MD, author of The Finest Traditions of My Calling “I’m adding this book about dying to my collection of treasured guides to living well. Filling me with illuminating, compelling, and consoling hope, this book, more than any other I have read, reveals how to rediscover the lost art of dying. Read it. Then read it again and again.” — Raymond Barfield, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and Christian philosophy, Duke University "One of the most avoided questions in life is also one of the most important: what is it like to die? It's a question we will all encounter, no matter what our beliefs about the afterlife. And you will find no more compassionate and knowledgeable guide than Dr. Dugdale, who has accompanied many people on this journey. Her new book is a great gift to all of us who will die or face death, which is to say, all of us." — James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide and Jesus: A Pilgrimage "This illuminating and thought-provoking book will convince many readers to reexamine their assumptions about death and dying." — Publisher's Weekly (starred review) “Want a better life? Then think about your death, starting with Lydia Dugdale’s The Lost Art of Dying. Dugdale shows that death should be courageously confronted. In so doing, we not only conquer our fear, but also understand the reason for our lives.” — Arthur C. Brooks, author of Love Your Enemies and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School “Dugdale examines how we have surrendered to the medical machine while surfacing ways we can regain control of key decisions over our quality of life and death. Everyone must read this book, whether you are a health-care professional, a public-policy official, or just hoping to reach an advanced age.” — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Senior Associate Dean, Yale School of Management “In this important new book, Dugdale asks why it is so difficult for patients and families to accept terminal diagnoses and for all of us to recognize our finitude. The solution, Dugdale proposes, is for us to learn about dying now, as part of our living. And she is right.” — Victoria Sweet, MD, PhD, author of God's Hotel and Slow Medicine “Who would have thought that a book on dying could be so enlivening? But that is precisely Dugdale’s point: if we do not face our deaths, they destroy us before they have happened. A lucid, learned, humane, and utterly necessary book.” — Christian Wiman, author of My Bright Abyss Lydia Dugdale’s The Lost Art of Dying proves that there is often nothing more relevant to our present cultural moment than the wisdom of the past--in this instance, on the subject of how to face death. The book is based on a great deal of painstaking scholarship but is written in the most accessible style. It will not only be of enormous help to people facing their own death or the death of a loved one, but also to professionals in various fields who attend the dying. — Timothy Keller, NYT Bestselling Author, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City. “In this extraordinary book Dugdale applies both her clinical experience and her deep insights into a centuries-old approach to help dying patients live well and die well. Although I was an early student of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Dugdale’s book has provided me with new insights that I will apply immediately.” — Dr. Mark Siegler, Lindy Bergman Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Chicago and coauthor of Clinical Ethics “Sensitive, informed by clinical experience, rich in the wisdom of the past, L. S. Dugdale has written a riveting book about life’s hardest truth—death. A must read for all of us as we face our mortality.” — R. R. Reno, editor of First Things “The Lost Art of Dying brilliantly combines medical experience and humanistic tradition to show not only how we should prepare for death and why we must, but also that it is an essential part of the art of living well.” — James Rhodes, PhD, professor emeritus of Medieval Studies at Southern Connecticut State University Lydia Dugdale provides wise guidance, compelling stories, and fascinating historical background to help us rediscover the lost art of dying. She does so from the perspective of a caring physician, but also as a fellow pilgrim on the path of life. Everyone who lives will die someday, yet too few consider what it means to “die well.” This book can help to close that gap. It does so with style and grace. — Rita Ferrone, contributing writer and columnist, Commonweal magazine “Dugdale patiently and respectfully unveils the reality that many in our world die poorly. Drawing on Medieval wisdom on dying well, she teases out lessons for today. Anyone who deals with the dying--sooner or later, don't we all?--will profit enormously from this insightful and compassionate book.” — D. A. Carson, author of Praying with Paul "In this fascinating, timely, and important book Dugdale draws us into the transformative wisdom of the art of dying. In so doing she reimagines a world where death is not simply an oppressive shadow to be avoided but an important step on the road to life in all its fullness." — John Swinton, author of Dementia: Living In the Memories of God A physician draws wisdom from a medieval text to transform our thoughts and fears about dying. Balancing her clinical experience with an openly holistic mindfulness, Dugdale thoughtfully expands on the relevant lessons of ars moriendi (“the art of dying”) . . . A wise and reassuring guide for confronting death. — Kirkus “Dugdale guides readers toward taking a holistic approach to this final stage by accepting the finitude of life, developing meaningful rituals, and involving their communities in end-of-life care. The overarching theme is that to die well, one must live well. . . . A readable and inspiring manual.” — Library Journal "At this fraught moment, Dugdale's work could not feel more uncanny and necessary." — Yale Divinity School News ”Read this book before you need it. Read it for yourself and to share with people in your community who can’t read it. This wisdom should never again be lost or forgotten.” — The Public Discourse “This insightful book accurately describes the widespread dysfunction that occurs when we are distracted from the consideration of our own mortality.” — Mercatornet “One day that last breath will occur. Are we prepared? Are you? Reading Dugdale’s book becomes therapeutic and nurturing as the readers are challenged by prying questions, followed by reasoned reflection. A beautiful book—one of the few I would purchase for a friend and read again.” — Pneuma “In its exploration of dying and how it can go well or poorly, her book is a success and much-needed.” — Journal of Palliative Medicine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In this thoughtful and thorough exploration of “rich talk,” Rolland dives deep into the how and why of meaningful conversations with kids. Using compelling research and engaging anecdotes, Rolland offers a powerful and pragmatic guide to one of the most underappreciated skills for building and strengthening our relationships with our children and supporting their learning, independence, and confidence in almost every aspect of their lives. THE ART OF TALKING WITH CHILDREN is an important read for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone who regularly talks to kids." — Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids "Readers of such volumes as How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk will find further help here in developing strong relational communication." — Library Journal "News Flash! Kids don't like it when we always have the answer. Rolland's book opens us to being the kind of thoughtful, curious, fun people ANYONE wants to talk to -- including those still young enough to suck applesauce from a pouch." — Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, author of Free-Range Kids "This book is full of life-changing insights, wise advice, and easy-to-adopt habits – every chapter is a new “a ha” moment. Learning the secrets of “rich talk” can strengthen your connection with your kids, help you be a more effective parent, and empower everyone in your family to express themselves and celebrate each other more fully. The Art of Talking with Children is sure to be a new timeless classic for parents. I am so glad I read this landmark book, and I am giving it to every parent I know!" — Jane McGonigal, PhD, New York Times Bestselling author of Reality is Broken and SuperBetter "Conversations are the foundation of our human relationships. In The Art of Talking with Children, Dr. Rebecca Rolland offers beautiful stories, powerful science, and accessible strategies to help us and the children for whom we care to develop as powerful conversational partners at home, in schools, and beyond." — Karen Brennan, Associate Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education "In this highly readable book, Rebecca Rolland develops the concept of “rich talk” within families, conversations that are open, flexible and validating in which parents and children learn to listen to each other. Through reviewing the scientific research and recounting engaging personal anecdotes, Rolland shows how rich talk sparks curiosity, creativity, confidence and empathy, and she provides real-world strategies for harried families to begin to engage in more of these conversations in their everyday interactions." — Dr. Robyn Fivush, the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Psychology and Director of the Institute for the Liberal Arts at Emory University “A helpful guides for parents that offers reasonable, solid advice on almost every page.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisFor generations, we''ve been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This standard formula works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there''s no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is? In the Dark Horse Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, bestselling author and acclaimed thought leader Todd Rose and neuroscientist Ogi Ogas studied women and men who achieved impressive success even though nobody saw them coming. Dark horses blaze their own trail to a life of happiness and prosperity. Yet what is so remarkable is that hidden inside their seemingly one-of-a-kind journeys are practical principles for achieving success that work for anyone, no matter who you are or what you hope to achieve. This mold-breaking approach doesn''t depend on you SAT scores, who you know, or how much money you have. The secret is a mindset that can be expressed in plain English: Harness your individuality in the pursuit of fulfillment to achieve excellence. In Dark Horse, Rose and Ogas show how the four elements of the dark horse mindset empower you to consistently make the right choices that fit your unique interests, abilities, and circumstances and will guide you to a life of passion, purpose, and achievement. Trade Review“...shatters our conventional notion of what success is and how to attain it.” — AMY CUDDY, Social psychologist, bestselling author, and expert on the behavioral science of power, presence, and prejudice “Good grades? Optional. Formal training? Meh. This book is a compelling celebration of people who reject the conventional paths to success, achieve it anyway, and find fulfillment along the way.” — ADAM GRANT, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg “...why individuality leads to fulfillment—and, in turn, why fulfillment leads to excellence. Whether you’re already a dark horse or are contemplating breaking from the herd, this book can be your road map for success.” — DAN PINK, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive “Dark Horse is an ambitious, original work that proposes an entirely new frame for personal and professional development. Thanks to a wondrous cast of characters, it is also a rollicking work of storytelling. Few books have resonated so deeply with me.” — DAVID EPSTEIN, New York Times bestselling author of The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dr. Mayer will not only open your eyes to the critical importance of the variety of microbes that inhabit our gut, but also to the broader picture of how food choices that support biodiversity can save lives, shield us from novel infections, and protect the planet. It is fascinating how choices to improve our personal health are connected to the preservation and creation of fertile soils, clean waterways and ultimately our mothership, Earth and our progeny." — Joel Fuhrman, M.D., seven-time New York Times bestselling author “In Medicine, the ‘Holy Trinity’ means something different: the brain, the gut, and the immune system. Each contributes to health through its effects on the others. We’re lucky, because Emeran Mayer is an expert in each. And he knows the only way to fix all three at once is to fix the food.” — Robert Lustig, MD., author of Fat Chance and The Hacking of the American Mind “Our entire world – the soil, the plants, even us humans – are bound together by networks of invisible microbes. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer is a microbiome magician pulling back the veil on our interconnected world and then showing us how to harness nature’s healing energy. This is a life changing book by one of the great scientists of our generation. “ — Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled “We live in an environment dominated by ultra-processed, fast food, which is fueling disease and hurting the planet. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, draws important connections between the gut microbiome and our immune system, describing how individuals can take action to harness this powerful force to promote well-being. It is a must read for those searching for a path to better human and planetary health.” — Erica Sonnenburg, PhD, co-author of The Good Gut "Now more than ever we need to understand the critical connection between what we put in our body, and our resistance to disease. Focusing on the three foundational pillars of the gut endocrine system, immune system, and nervous system, Dr. Mayer breaks down the science and lays out a clear and attainable path to reclaim immunity, vitality, and health." — Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASG, author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution & The Bloat Cure “In his new book, Dr. Mayer beautifully points out the close interconnectedness between our own health, and the health of the soil and the environment, and the crucial role that the trillions of microbes play in this planetary network. The book is both a unique collection of information, as well as an urgent call to action for everybody concerned about the deteriorating state of our universal health. “ — Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. “Finally, a book that treats gut health, human health, and ecological health as one subject. A revelatory read from a doctor, writer and thinker we all need to hear from, now more than ever.” — Dan Barber, NYT Bestselling author of The Third Plate and chef of the 2 Michelin star restaurant Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns “Dr. Mayer takes a fascinating deep dive into the microbial world that links the health of our bodies with the health of our environment, revealing the deep interconnections between the planet’s life support systems and our own.” — Liz Carlisle, PhD., author of Lentil Underground

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Book SynopsisIn a culture inundated by personal branding, a fashion stylist and creative consultant offers invaluable lessons, tips, and advice, to help you define your personal style in a whole new way, by enhancing not just how you look, but how you feel.Trade Review"How to Date Your Wardrobe is an earnest and quick read for those who want to revitalize their style." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Bracingly honest and deeply comforting.” — A People magazine Book of the Week "Little Matches is gripping and true in all ways, and I am so glad to have spent time in the company of Maryanne and Caitlin. This is a fine, affecting memoir that will stay with me for a very long time." — Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion and The Interestings “This luminous, harrowing memoir is a tale of a mother’s devotion and grief, yes, but when I closed Little Matches, tears standing still in my eyes, I was left with a sense that I had met not one but two remarkable spirits, my world enlarged.” — Dani Shapiro, author of Inheritance and Hourglass “A brave exploration into the power and depth of what it means to love and be loved, and the grief that is both the cost and measure of that love. It is a book about hope, revealing the light that continues to connect us to all those we’ve loved.” — Laura Lynne Jackson, NYT bestselling author of Signs and The Light Between Us “Here is love in ink, and you will feel it: a book about life, including death. O’Hara’s great achievement is showing us that inside of human connection, everything has a home—despair, hope, fear, beauty, decay. It turns out that death poses no threat to love.” — B. J. Miller, author of A Beginner’s Guide to the End "The bravest and most generous of memoirs, Little Matches is the diary of your dearest friend, intimate and universal, an exquisitely written poem of deepest love, grief, and devotion. This is a journey of the soul. I feel haunted by these pages and profoundly blessed to have read them.” — Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice and Every Note Played “To the stalwart scientists and physicians who go to battle in service of the seriously sick, who peer into microscopes and imagine the unseeable deep within to discover cures, I urge you to pick up your heads and look through the lens of Maryanne O'Hara's Little Matches to fully understand your power, to know what is at stake in your pursuits to transform hope to joy, tears to laughter, and to feel the weight of what happens if we fail.” — Patrick R. Connelly, PhD, Senior Vertex Fellow, Vertex Pharmaceuticals "Maryanne O’Hara has written an extraordinary book, beautiful, heartbreaking, and so full of life on every page that I was reminded that loving deeply is full of risk and the only way to live. This is the most meaningful book I’ve read in a very long time." — Jane Bernstein, author of The Face Tells the Secret and Rachel in the World “A raw yet comforting journal of grief, pain, and sparks of hope.” — Kirkus Reviews “In this vividly written memoir novelist O’Hara shares a painful but ultimately beautiful account of her daughter Caitlin’s life with cystic fibrosis. . . . Her compelling story will resonate with anyone seeking a light in the darkest depths of grief.” — Library Journal

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