Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisEmbarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding and stressful experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses and strains and increase your chances of success. In Zita West''s Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception leading fertility and pregnancy expert, Zita West, offers an in-depth explanation of all aspects of fertility and, uniquely, addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception. In her clear, yet sensitive, style Zita explains:- All aspects of fertility - from preconception and trying naturally through to assisted conception- What is involved in the IVF process- How to prepare your body to increase your chances of conceiving successfully- The importance of a proactive approach to diet and nutrition- How complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, can increase your chances of successIncluding interviews with leading experts in the field, case histories from patients and Zita''s own holistic principles, this is an invaluable guide for the growing number of people who are considering, or have already embarked on, medical intervention to enable them to conceive.Trade ReviewWest is renowned for helping women to get pregnant when everything else has failed * The Times *one of Europe's leading authorities on using natural health to enhance fertility * Style magazine *Zita's book will be a great help and should be recommended to potential patients at an early stage in their investigation and treatment * Professor William Ledger, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Head of Unit, University of Sheffield *Much sought after acupuncturist and midwife who helped Kate Winslet stay in shape during her pregnancy * Elle *Zita West is an inspirational woman whose holistic approach to fertility, combining traditional and complementary treatments, is a lesson to us all * Tim Child, Consultant Gynaecologist at the University of Oxford and Director of the Oxford Fertility Unit *

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Book SynopsisThe simple way to lose weight, look younger and feel healthier - without restricting calories or excessive exercisingThe New Evolution Diet is Professor Arthur De Vany''s astonishing lifestyle programme. Based on his decades-long study of weight loss, diet and health, it looks to our ancestors'' lifestyle of eating a lot and moving a little. With fascinating insight and research, De Vany overturns our current guilt-ridden approach to diet and exercise, proving that we can lose pounds, look younger, beat diabetes and prevent heart disease simply by living on meat, fruit and vegetables, and embarking on only brief, intense periods of exercise. He then offers a clear plan, complete with menu ideas and exercise suggestions, so that you too can: Lose weight in a matter of weeksSay goodbye to endless exerciseFeel more energizedGive up command-and-control diets for goodLook younger and prevent premature ageingIncrease your sex driveAchieve optimum healthTrade ReviewThe diet that really works...Art De Vany is Superman's slightly fitter granddad...His reasoning is immaculate and he knows more than your average doctor or nutritionist * Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisWritten in the same reassuring, accessible style as her bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book, The Contented Baby with Toddler Book is full of practical tips and sanguine advice that will calm and reassure all panicked parents.Trade ReviewGina Ford is the Delia Smith of parenting ... while Delia tells you how to make the perfect omelette, Gina tells you how to nurture the perfectly happy baby * You magazine *For an astonishing number of mothers she has proved a saviour * Daily Telegraph *For me she was an absolute godsend * Kate Winslet *a canny gap in the market * Bookseller *packed with [Gina's] signature practical tips about life with a baby and a toddler * Mother & Baby *Table of Contents 1: Acknowledgement 2: Introduction 1: Preparing for the Second Baby 1: Are we ready for another child? 2: Getting pregnant again 3: Coping with your pregnancy and your toddler 4: Preparing your toddler for the new arrival 2: Preparing for the Birth 5: Your childcare plans 6: Preparing your toddler for the birth 7: Preparing your toddler for the new baby 8: Getting things ready for the baby 9: Getting your home ready for the new baby 10: Getting ready for the big day 11: The final days – waiting for labour 3: Birth and Beyond 12: Recovery after birth 13: Introducing your toddler to the new baby 14: Arriving home 15: The first few weeks 16: Feeding the baby 17: Eating well 18: Shopping 19: Getting out and about 20: Household chores 21: Getting help from family and friends 22: Your toddler’s reactions to the new baby 4: Establishing Routines 23: Establishing the Contented Little Baby and Toddler Routine 24: Establishing CLB breast-feeding 25: Establishing bottle-feeding 26: Sleep 27: A typical routine for a Contented Little Baby and Toddler 28: Adjusting the routines 29: Important recommendations 5: Weeks One to Two 30: Starting the routine 31: Routine for Baby and Toddler – one to two weeks 32: Changes to be made during the one- to two-week routine 33: Advancing to the two- to four-week routine 6: Weeks Two to Four 34: Routine for Baby and Toddler – two to four weeks 35: Changes to be made during the two- to four-week routine 7: Weeks Four to Six 36: Routine for Baby and Toddler – four to six weeks 37: Changes to be made during the four- to six-week routine 8: Weeks Six to Eight 38: Routine for Baby and Toddler – six to eight weeks 39: Changes to be made during the six- to eight-week routine 9: Weeks Eight to Twelve 40: Routine for Baby and Toddler – eight to twelve weeks 41: Changes to be made during the eight- to twelve-week routine 42: Moving on to the three- to four-month routine 10: Months Three to Four 43: Routine for Baby and Toddler – three to four months 44: Changes to be made during the three- to four-month routine 11: Months Four to Six 45: Routine for Baby and Toddler – four to six months 46: Changes to be made during the four- to six-month routine 12: Months Six to Nine 47: Routine for Baby and Toddler – six to nine months 48: Changes to be made during the six- to nine-month routine 13: Months Nine to Twelve 49: Routine for Baby and Toddler – nine to twelve mont 50: Changes to be made during the nine- to twelve-month routine 14: Problem-Solving 51: Myths, misconceptions and questions surrounding the Contented Little Baby routines 52: Feeding problems 53: Sleeping problems 54: Weaning problems 55: Fussy eating 56: Bedtime battles 57: Socialising – out and about, sibling rivalry 15: Common Problems in the First Year 58: General problems 1: Burping 2: Colic 3: Crying 4: Dummies 5: Hiccups 6: Possetting 7: Reflux 59: Common feeding problems 8: Difficult feeder 9: Excessive night feeding 10: Sleepy feeder 11: Low milk supply 12: Refusal of milk 13: Refusal of solids 14: Fussy feeder 60: Common sleeping problems 15: Difficulties in settling 16: Early-morning waking 17: Excessive night waking 18: Illness: the effect on sleep 19: The lunchtime nap 20: Teething and night waking 61: Appendix I: Baby and Toddler Menu Planner 1: 7–9 months 2: 9–12 months 62: Appendix II: FSID Advice to Reduce the Risk of Cot Death 3: Useful Addresses 4: Further Reading 5: Contented Baby and Toddler Newsletter 6: Index

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Book SynopsisDr David Burns is the author of five books including the bestselling Feeling Good and Feeling Good Together. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and has served as Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School. In February 2008 Dr Burns and Feeling Good were featured on the BBC's Imagine series (first episode).Trade ReviewAnother masterpiece from the author who helped millions help themselves * Henny Westra, PhD, associate professor and director of the York University Anxiety Research Clinic *...lays out exactly what readers need to do to feel better * Jacqueline B Persons, PhD, director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy *Few truly great books on psychotherapy have been published, and this is one of them * Albert Ellis, PhD, bestselling author of A Guide to Rational Living *

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Book SynopsisStepfamilies are currently the fastest growing family type in the UK, with current estimates suggesting that 1 in 10 of all families are now stepfamilies. Yet despite the ever-growing number of stepfamilies, there remains a dearth of information and support for them.How to be a Happy Stepmum provides the first step in this support by guiding stepmothers through the pitfalls of adapting to stepfamily life; firstly by identifying what type of stepmother they are and then by addressing each of the recognised factors related to becoming a successful and happy stepmother.Based on sound research and written by an expert in the field, this book is essential reading for all stepmums.Trade ReviewThis is an essential book for any woman who has taken on the often-confusing role of being a stepmum. It provides valuable information, practical guidance, honest challenges and bucket loads of support. This frank and encouraging book demonstrates that enjoying a happy family life is still more than possible * Relate *

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Book SynopsisThe late Tracy Hogg trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital and continued her education in midwifery and caring for newborns at St James' Hospital in Leeds and St Catherine's Hospital, Doncaster. She migrated to the US in 1993 where her uncanny ability to understand and calm babies led to her nickname 'The Baby Whisperer'.Melinda Blau is an award-winning writer specialising in family and health topics. She is the author of seven other books and countless magazine articles and is the mother of two grown-up children.Trade ReviewStraight-talking * Sunday Times *Miracles are her business * Jodie Foster *She achieves what, to hard-pressed parents, seem like miracles * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisMari Winsor is responsible for bringing Pilates to new levels of public recognition through her workouts with music icons, celebrities and professional athletes. A long-time professional dancer and teacher, she now owns and operates two Pilates studios in California. She has been featured in Elle, Vogue, Time and USA Today and has appeared on MTV and Oprah.

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Book SynopsisToddlers tantrums can be both embarrassing and stressful for parents. This title offers parents advice on how to deal with this uncontrollable behaviour. It helps you to: understand why children have tantrums; learn ways to prevent a tantrum when you see it coming; calm a toddler in the middle of his tantrum; and, learn how to stay calm yourself.Trade ReviewFor an astonishing number of mothers, she has proved a saviour * Daily Telegraph *Gina Ford is the Delia Smith of parenting ... while Delia tells you how to make the perfect omelette, Gina tells you how to nurture the perfectly happy baby * You magazine *For me she was an absolute godsend * Kate Winslet *

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Book SynopsisWorking on the book in consultation with Norland College in Bath, Louise Heren is a respected producer and director with established credentials in childcare observational documentaries. Her business partner, Susan McMillan, is an award-winning producer and writer. She lectures in creative writing at Bath Spa University and has written for BBC Books as well as numerous TV scripts. Together they run Reybridge Films and have written, filmed and produced a number of documentaries including 'Special Babies' and 'Nanny School' which involved them spending a year at Norland College.Trade ReviewA clear and wonderful guide, whether you are a first-time mum or just looking for reassurance. * Emilia Fox *Whatever their circumstances, this book will guide parents through the early years and help them to provide the best start for their child * Liz Hunt, Principal of Norland College *

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Book SynopsisNew Atkins For A New You is an alternative to the original Atkins diet, which allows you to lose weight successfully and emerge with a healthier, firmer body. This new diet offers all the benefits of the original diet, including the freedom to eat luxuriously and feel completely satisfied, a metabolic boost giving you more energy and weight loss that never comes back, but it also has these enhanced benefits:- More flexibility in what you eat- Allows you to include carbohydrates in your diet- Trains your body to burn fat for energy rather than banning fats altogether- Includes more options for vegetarians, vegans and those who want to limit their meat intakeThis breakthrough new diet provides all the benefits of the original Atkins diet in an improved, simplified form that can be tailored to your individual needs and sustained for the rest of your life.Trade ReviewThe Atkins Diet has had a makeover, and we're loving what we see...healthier and easier than ever * Grazia *For once, a book where the scientific facts outweigh the hype and where the results fulfill the promise. Once you have read the book, your diet and lifestyle will never be the same * Dr William Kraemer, professor of kinesiology, University of Connecticut *A low-carbohydrate diet like Aktins is better at cutting blood pressure than weight loss pills * BBC News *The most famous low-carb regime of all * The Times *

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Book SynopsisHow to unlock your creativity and add value to your ideas with the power of lateral thinking.      If you want to be the best, focus on your most valuable asset: the power of your creative mind.   As competition and the pace of change intensify, companies and individuals need to harness their creativity to stay ahead of the field. Under pressure, people often think they can''t be creative; many more are convinced they are not creative at all because they have never been ''arty''. Creative genius Edward de Bono debunks these common notions in this remarkable book. He shows how creativity is a learnable skill -- one that everyone can use to improve their performance. He then explains how you can unlock your own creativity to reap the personal and professional rewards it will bring. Learn how to:   • be creative on demand with de Bono''s step-by-step approach    • add value to ideas and turn them into financial assets    • boost creativity with the power of lateral thinking    • break free from old ways of thinking with creative challengingTrade ReviewThe master of creative thinking * Independent on Sunday *Table of Contents 1: About the Author 2: Introduction 1: THE NEED FOR CREATIVE THINKING 2: Take-away Value 15 3: The Theoretical Need for Creativity 4: The Practical Need for Creativity 5: Information and Creativity 6: Misperceptions About Creativity 7: Sources of Creativity 8: Lateral Thinking 9: Perception and Processing 10: Design and Analysis 11: The Uses of Creative Thinking 2: LATERAL THINKING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 12: The Six Thinking Hats 13: The Creative Pause 14: Focus 15: Challenge 16: Alternatives 17: The Concept Fan 18: Concepts 19: Provocation 20: Movement 21: Setting Up Provocations 22: The Random Input 23: Sensitizing Techniques 24: Application of the Lateral Thinking 25: Techniques 26: Harvesting 27: The Treatment of Ideas 28: Formal Output 29: Group or Individual 3: THE APPLICATION OF CREATIVE THINKING 30: Application 31: Everyday Creativity/Specific Creativity 32: The Creative Hit List 33: Introduction of Creativity 34: Responsibility 35: Structures and Programmes 36: Training 37: Formats 38: Evaluation 39: Summary 4: Appendices 1: The Lateral Thinking Techniques 2: Notes on the Use of the Lateral Thinking Techniques 3: Harvesting Checklist 4: Treatment of Ideas Checklist 40: Index

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Book SynopsisWhen a marriage ends, the most important thing divorcing parents can do is to help their children through this difficult transition and remain united as parents even if they are no longer united as a couple. In Parenting Apart divorce coach Christina McGhee offers practical advice on how to help children adjust and thrive during and after separation and divorce. She looks at all the different issues parents may face with their children of different ages, offering immediate solutions to the most critical parenting problems divorce brings, including:When to tell your children about the divorce and what to say How to create a loving, secure home if your child doesn''t live with you full timeWhat to do if your child is angry or sadHow to manage the legal system, including information on family law and issues of custodyHow to deal with a difficult ex This is an invaluable resource that offers parents quick access to the information you most Trade ReviewThis indispensable resource should be placed in the hands of every separated and divorced parent * Jack Canfield, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul *Parenting Apart is the book every child wishes their divorced parents would read * Amy McCready, Parenting expert and founder of Positive Parenting Solutions *

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Book SynopsisDo your kids sometimes make you feel as if your head is going to explode? Have you ever yelled until you were hoarse? Do you have days when you feel like making a run for the airport? Why is it so hard to be the parent you''d like to be? Nigel Latta, bestselling parenting author, clinical psychologist and father of two, knows full well the challenges of being a parent. Loved for his clear and refreshingly down-to-earth parenting advice, Nigel takes the guilt out of being a parent with his 10 simple rules. Tackling all the common areas that frequently become family battlegrounds, including sleep, eating, potty training and discipline, Nigel will help you through the first 10 years with your kids - and make sure that you actually really enjoy each other''s company!Nigel''s 10 rules include, ''Kids Need Fences'', ''Be Consistent-ish'', ''Embrace Chaos'', ''Feed the Good, Starve the Bad'' and ''All Behaviour is CommunicatioTrade ReviewThis book has so much common sense – I love it! * Dr Christopher Green, author of Toddler Taming *I loved this. Down-to-earth and laugh-out-loud funny, it’s based around 10 no-nonsense rules * Mother and Baby *An inspiring guide to great parenting * Sunday Telegraph (Australia) *Heart-warming, funny and jam-packed with common sense * Woman's Day *A salve for frazzled parents * Herald on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisIs there something holding you back from becoming the person you want to be? Fear is all around us, from having a tricky talk with your boss to facing up to a problem at home. Everyone has worries and fears that can stop them progressing and reaching for the things that they really want in life. The simple, life-changing exercises in Feel the Fear & do it anyway will teach you how to turn anger into love and uncertainty into action.Trade ReviewIf you have trouble taking risks and need help read Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway * Daily Express *Reading this book was a revelation. It's a wonderful book for life * Julie Walters, actress *The best self-help book I've read...everyone should read this * Health Plus *Like the title says, just go for it * Elle *Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway will help turn your fear into confidence and action * Deidre Sanders, The Sun *

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling New Atkins New You introduced a whole new way to do the classic Atkins diet, offering a more flexible, more effective and easier-to-maintain low-carb lifestyle. Now, The New Atkins New You Cookbook provides 200 delicious Atkins-friendly recipes for making Atkins-friendly breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts. Although low-carb, they are not carb free, which means you can indulge in delicious muffins, tasty Paninis and flavorsome pizzas - and still lose weight. The book also fully explains the Atkins diet and offers a clear plan for you to stay on track and reach your target weight. Recipes include:- Spicy Pecan Pancakes and Cheddar-Dill Scones- Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup and Chicken Teriyaki Burgers- Chocolate Pudding and Cherry Pie- Low-carb versions of muffins and smoothiesYou really can eat tasty food morning, noon and night and still shed pounds.

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Book SynopsisProfessor Robert Plomin, the world's leading geneticist, said in 2014 of his search for genes that explain differences in our psychology: I have been looking for these genes for fifteen years. I don't have any'.Using a mixture of famous and ordinary people, Oliver James drills deep down into the childhood causes of our individuality, revealing why our upbringing, not our genes, plays such an important role in our wellbeing and success. The implications are huge: as adults we can change, we can clutch our fates from predetermined destiny, as parents we can radically alter the trajectory of our childrens' lives, and as a society we could largely eradicate criminality and poverty.Not in Your Genes will not only change the way you think about yourself and the people around you, but give you the fuel to change your personality and your life for the better.Trade ReviewRadical but full of hope ... we really can choose our mental health and that of our children * Steve Biddulph, bestselling author of Raising Boys *the nation's shrink * The Times *James is charting the new frontiers in psychology * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisIf you want to reach your physical and genetic potential Mark Sisson''s 10 Primal Blueprint Laws will get you real results. Combining evolutionary biology with modern genetic science, Mark Sisson takes you back to basics and explains what you need to do to get the body and health you want - with the minimum amount of effort. Mark''s approach works by adapting the simple practices of our early ancestors to our modern lifestyles. These include: eating a high-protein, high-fat diet with plenty of vegetables; exercising less for the best results; eliminating sugar and grains; improving quality of sleep; and spending more time outside. The 10 Primal Blueprint Laws will help you:- Lose weight quickly and easily- Increase your energy levels- Get a strong, fit, lean body- Sleep soundly- Improve cholesterol and blood sugar - Enjoy vibrant health This is an empowering and enlightening book that will help you stop struggling with your weight and give you back control of your health - and your future.

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Book SynopsisIf you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you want to do everything possible to beat the disease. But with so much conflicting advice and so many options available, how do you decide on the best treatment plan for you?In this major new book, Professor Jane Plant and Professor Mustafa Djamgoz present a clear and scientifically sound 10-step programme to help you beat cancer. At a time when you may be feeling helpless and confused, this book provides the essential guidance you need to take control of your life and regain your health with targeted advice for specific cancers.Included in the 10-step plan: Inform yourself: understand what cancer is, what causes it and how to avoid carcinogens Choosing the right treatment: evidence-based advice on conventional and complementary therapies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and medication Change your lifestyle: guidance on diet, exercise, reducing stress, relationships and other lifestyle factors that have a proven link with cancerBeat Cancer will help you prevent cancer, tackle your diagnosis and stay in remission.Trade Reviewthis sensitive and informative self-help guide goes into every aspect of cancer in great detail, from debunking myths of the disease to what to expect before a chemo session * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisInstead it provides an array of targeted information to fully prepare men for their new roles – as both birth partners and fathers.The Expectant Dad’s Handbook is a one-stop guide for men on their path to fatherhood.

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Book SynopsisRichard La Ruina used to be the guy who couldn't get the girl. Shy, painfully awkward, and still living at home with his mother, at 25 he decided to finally take control of his life and become the kind of man men admire and women desire. Having developed and honed his seduction techniques, Richard is now a natural' at attracting girls and one of the world's most renowned pick-up artists.As founder of PUA Training (Pick-up Artist Training), Richard has personally coached thousands of men through their own dramatic transformations. Now, in The Natural, he brings that experience to you, delivering field-tested methods and easy-to-use tools for attracting the women you want. Just like riding a bike or driving a car, meeting women and making them fall for you is a learned skill that, with enough practice, becomes effortless. There's no need for tricks, gimmicks, or lies. Instead, these methods make you more confident and attractive to women. Using the tools in The NaturTrade ReviewThe UK's no.1 superstar chat-up artist * The Times *Master Casanova * The Independent *Britain's answer to Neil Strauss * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could not only manage your diabetes, but actually reverse it?The Reverse Your Diabetes Diet takes a fresh approach to managing type 2 diabetes. Based on the latest research, this book will provide you with the information you need to modify your diet and achieve stable control of blood glucose levels. Including 60 easy-to-prepare recipes, covering breakfasts, snacks, main meals and even desserts, this book is the perfect guide to nutrition for anyone with type 2 diabetes. With meal plans, food lists and healthy alternatives to your favourite foods, you''ll find new ideas for what to make from the ingredients in your shopping basket.Written by diabetes expert Dr David Cavan and in association with diabetes.co.uk, the UK''s largest online diabetes community, Reverse Your Diabetes Diet will help you to take control of your diabetes and live healthily for good.

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Book SynopsisFor centuries, the monks of Mount Athos have enjoyed long lives, healthy bodies and calm minds thanks to their unique diet and lifestyle. Now you too can discover the secrets of good nutrition from this ancient community in a remarkable new diet book.In The Mount Athos Diet, you''ll follow the intermittent diet that keeps the monks slim, youthful and largely free from disease. The diet is made up of three easy-to-follow patterns throughout the week:- Three fasting days full of delicious fruits and vegetables from nature''s larder- Three moderation days to enjoy the best of the Mediterranean, including olive oil, fish and even red wine- One feast day to completely indulge in whichever foods you likeWith a simple diet plan, recipes, menu planners and tips on how to adapt the diet, plus guidance on exercise, meditation and emotional wellbeing, The Mount Athos Diet promises to transform your body and mind to help you lose weight, feel fitter

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Book SynopsisLisa Clegg is a qualified maternity nurse and nanny with over 15 years of experience. Her calm support has helped hundreds of new parents through the early months with their newborns - be they first-time mums and dads or parents to a growing family. Lisa is also a mum of three young children.Trade ReviewWhat's so fabulous about The Blissful Baby Expert is that Lisa's advice is enriched with the experience of working with hundreds of babies - including three of her own. A solid and sensible guide to help with the adventure that is parenthood. * Faye Barker, ITV news presenter and mum-of-two *Lisa works wonders! After just two nights of following her advice, my family had a peaceful night's sleep for the first time in months. I trust her because she understands babies - and parents, too. * Paula Greenspan, journalist *To me, The Blissful Baby Expert really is like a fairy god mother! The advice Lisa gave me was straightforward, well-explained and easy to follow. And everything she told me to do worked perfectly. Unlike some baby experts, she's approachable and patient, offering gentle reassurance but not in a judgemental way. Thanks to her I feel in control again and more importantly, I'm getting sleep! I've already recommended her to loads of my friends and will continue to do so. * Rachel Tompkins, journalist *The Blissful Baby Expert is a fantastic guide for new mums, especially in those early weeks when everything is a bit chaotic. As a first-time mum, the schedule suggestions and chapters on feeding and sleeping were essential reading. Lisa's knowledge and understanding of what matters to a new parent really shines through. * Natalie Cullington, publicist *Table of Contents 1: Foreword 2: About the author 3: Introduction 1: Before your baby is born 2: Going into hospital 3: Coming home 4: Feeding 5: Sleep 6: Weaning 7: Common problems and illnesses for Mum and Baby 8: Developmental stages from birth to 24 months 9: Your questions answered 4: Afterword 5: Testimonials 6: References 7: Acknowledgements 8: Index

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Book SynopsisWhy do some people always seem to have new ideas while others of equal intelligence never do? Lateral Thinking is Edward de Bono's original portrayal of what lateral thinking is, how it works and how to use it to develop your own potential for thinking and problem solving.First published in 1967 as The Use of Lateral Thinking, this classic international bestseller remains as relevant to learning, problem solving and creative thinking today as when it was first published. De Bono argues that conventional vertical thinking often inhibits our ability to solve problems and come up with new ideas. He then shows that lateral thinking is a far easier and more natural way to generate simple, sound and effective ideas and offers guidance on how to develop your own ability to think laterally. Lateral thinking is a technique that anyone can learn and benefit from.Trade ReviewIn this extremely well-written book Dr de Bono attempts to describe the nature of a creative form of thinking and ways in which it can be developed * Times *

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Book SynopsisDrawing on over a decade of work with mothers-to-be, expert nutritionist Henrietta Norton provides you with clear and practical advice on what to eat during preconception, pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood. You'll find out: What to avoid and which supplements to take Ways to eat a healthy vegetarian or vegan pregnancy diet Which nutrients are important at each trimester How to manage symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue Pregnancy and preconception superfoods and recipes How to allergy-proof your baby and optimise their developmentWith meal planners for each trimester, a handy list of food to access on your smart phone and with chapters on preconception, breastfeeding and labour nutrition, let Your Pregnancy Nutrition Guide be your close companion on this precious journey.Trade Review'I only wish this brilliant book was available when I was pregnant' * Davina McCall *Henrietta Norton really knows her stuff when it comes to healthy bumps * Calgary Avansino *

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Book SynopsisCalm Parents, Happy Kids is the UK version of Dr Laura Markham''s hugely successful and ground-breaking book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. Now adapted for UK audiences, this practical and inspiring book reveals a three step programme that will transform family life.Most parenting books focus on changing a child''s behaviour, but the truth is that children only change when their relationship with their parents changes. In Calm Parents, Happy Kids, Dr Laura Markham introduces an approach to parenting that eliminates threats, power struggles and manipulation, in favour of setting limits with empathy and communication. Bringing together the latest research in brain development with a focus on emotional awareness (for both parents and children), it will appeal to all parents who don't want to force their children into compliance and lose their temper, but want to keep calm and help their children want to behave.Trade ReviewCalm Parents, Happy Kids will transform your experience of parenting. Relying on a combination of up-to-the-minute brain science and the kind of practical wisdom so often missing from parenting books, Dr Laura tells you not only the ‘why’ of children’s behaviour but also ‘how’ to have calm parents and happy kids. * Melissa Hood, Founder of The Parent Practice, the UK’s leading parent support company *

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Book SynopsisWhat if everything you thought you knew about stress was wrong?Over the years we've grown to see stress as Public Enemy No.1, responsible for countless health problems, relationship troubles, unhappiness and anxiety, and to be avoided at all costs.Trade ReviewThe Upside of Stress is a perfect how-to guide for anyone who wants to tap into the biology of courage and the psychology of thriving under pressure. * Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive *A fascinating tour of cutting-edge research on how stress affects us in ways, both good and bad, that we never suspect. McGonigal brings scientific studies to life, makes her lessons tangible and provides fascinating take-aways for anyone who experiences stress - which, let's face it, is all of us, often all the time. * Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit *A courageous, counterintuitive and convincing case for a big idea: stress can be good for you. This enchanting, evidence-based book has already transformed how I think about stress, and I recommend it highly to anyone who lives in the 21st century. * Adam Grant, author of Give and Take *If you've ever complained of being stressed out, you need to read this perceptive, thought-provoking book. Kelly McGonigal reveals the surprising truth about why we should embrace the many unsung benefits of stress. The Upside of Stress will change the way you think - and it will change your experience of your life. * Gretchen Rubin, author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project *The message that stress can actually convey health benefits is important and needs to be heard. This thoughtful analysis on the role of mindset will prompt you to re-think your relationship with stress, and help you realize its benefits. * Andrew Weil, MD, author of Spontaneous Happiness *

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Book SynopsisThe Second Half of Your Life is an inspiring, motivating read that gives women a framework to create a game plan to help overcome many of the obstacles faced in the second half of life.Watch Jill’s video below to discover how to make the second half of your life the bestTrade ReviewFunny, engaging and accessible. A girlfriend’s guide to menopause and ageing. * Dr Miriam Stoppard *

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Book SynopsisJust as you don't need a fancy gym membership to get the best workout of your life, you don't need fancy kitchen skills or a personal chef to keep your body optimally fuelled. You Are Your Own Gym: The Cookbook capitalizes on ingredients that are fresh and affordable, and simple preparations you'll want to make again and again. Categorizing meals as either fast-fuelling or slow-fuelling (depending on the carbohydrate content), Lauren's recipes cover your needs for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, smoothies, and even dessert! Filled with tempting photos of delicious meals, handy shopping lists, and sample menus to help you fulfil all your fitness goals, You Are Your Own Gym: The Cookbook is your best bet for building a stronger, leaner, healthier you with each satisfying bite.

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Book Synopsis"This is one of the best books I have read on the subject" The Sun"Fresh, witty and reassuringly down-to-earth" You MagazineFed up with advice that did not take into account a less than perfect pregnancy, Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle set up their pregnancy course, The Bump Class, in London in 2013.Trade ReviewDown to earth and full of advice you actually need when pregnant, this is one of the best books I have read on the subject. Rather than following a formula, it feels like you are sitting with a friend having a cup of tea while learning a thing or two at the same time. The illustrations are lovely. * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisRunning is not just a sport. It reconnects us to our bodies and the places in which we live, breaking down our increasingly structured and demanding lives. This book explores human desire to run. It shows why feeling the earth beneath our feet is a necessary and healing part of our lives.Trade ReviewA wonderfully subtle and ambitious book -- P.D. Smith * Guardian *Insightful and intoxicating. Vybarr Cregan-Reid's book makes you take your shoes off and run through a world of ideas about nature. -- Lynne TrussDelightful * The Times Literary Supplement *Footnotes is a blazing achievement. -- Kate Norbury * Caught by the River *Few have done it so artfully and completely. -- Oliver Balch * Literary Review *Here is a book in which the striding energy of the prose matches its subject. -- Iain SinclairWonderfully authoritative vindication of what ought to be a self-evident truth: that running should be about being alive, not being a consumer. * Richard Askwith - author of Running Free: A Runner’s Journey Back to Nature *It’s hard to imagine a more compelling or poetic running companion than Vybarr Cregan-Reid. He inspires us not just to run, but to be truly alive while we are doing it. -- Scarlett ThomasA brilliant, broad-ranging and beautiful book. Like a great run into a wild landscape, it opens the heart and the mind, taking you off into the unknown, delighting at every turn and returning you changed for the better. -- Rob Cowen - author of Common Ground

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Book SynopsisAn exploration and discussion of the relationship between man and woman. Couples talk about the intimate details of their relationship and express their innermost feelings. Carl Rogers is the innovator of client-centred therapy. In this book he takes an objective position.

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Book SynopsisFINAL ROUNDS celebrates a lifetime of golf shared by a father and son who take on a last trip together to the finest courses of England and Scotland. Their relationship is forged on the golf course, and whatever problems they have are worked out while smashing drives and lining up putts. But Jim''s father is 80 years old and just before they leave for a visit to the Scottish links where his father played during the First World War, he finds out his cancer has returned and he only has few months to live. The trip to the Scottish links takes on a new meaning, as they determine to honour their lives and love together (for each other, their families, and for the game). While playing the world-renowned courses as St Andrews and Muirfield, they encounter great golf lore and legend; but more importantly, a son learns the secrets of his father''s past and to admire his father even more than he thought possible. In the process, he takes home some very important lessons about the meaning of fami

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''An unadulterated delight...suffused with a sense of love and very, very funny'' Maggie O''Farrell It''s 2004 and Anne Enright, one of Ireland''s most remarkable writers, has just had two babies: a girl and a boy. Making Babies, is the intimate, engaging, and very funny record of the journey from early pregnancy to age two. Written in dispatches, typed with a sleeping baby in the room, it has the rush of good news - full of the mess, the glory, and the raw shock of it all. An antidote to the high-minded, polemical ''How-to'' baby manuals, Making Babies also bears a visceral and dreamlike witness to the first years of parenthood. Anne Enright wrote the truth of it as it happened, because, for these months and years, it is impossible for a woman to lie.Trade Review1000 kilometres away from baby whisperer books, and one every petrified parent-to-be should read. * Image *1000 kilometres away from baby whisperer books, and one every petrified parent-to-be should read. * Image *Fizzingly entertaining. Reading it is like having a conversation with your funniest friend. Enright has pulled off that rarest of tricks: writing brilliantly about happiness * Sunday Times *Making Babies is an absolute joy, the perfect, intelligent antidote to poisonous books on the subjectAn unadulterated delight...suffused with a sense of love and very, very funny * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAims to tackle the most obvious question that anyone has to face, 'what should I do with my life?' This book presents an account of finding and following people who have uprooted their lives and fought with these questions in radical ways. It features the stories of individual dilemma and drama.Trade ReviewInspirational... This book fascinates because of the broad spectrum of testimonies * Financial Times *Something more than the usual self-help guff. What Should I Do with My Life? is closer to the oral histories of Studs Terkel or This American Life than to Tony Robbins * Time *The 'ultimate question' is a topic always in season, worthy of Bronson's skillful probing and careful anecdote selection. Brimming with stories of sacrifice, courage, commitment and, sometimes, failure, the book will support anyone pondering a major life choice or risk without force-feeding them pat solutions * Publishers Weekly *A remarkable social document, raised to the level of literature by Bronson's own deep level of involvement, his candour and compassion-as a work of research, the book is wide-ranging and impressive * Evening Standard *A superior self-help book... Very readable * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisIn his masterpiece of family literature, And When Did you Last See Your Father?, Blake Morrison''s mother appears as an intriguing but mostly silent figure. This is her startling and touching story - and a son''s search to discover the truth about the remarkable Kerry girl who qualified as a doctor in Dublin in 1942, worked in British hospitals throughout the war, and then reinvented herself again to adapt to a quieter post-war family life. At the heart of the book there''s a passionate wartime love affair, seen through the frank, funny, furious letters his parents wrote during their courtship. It evokes a surprising picture of life and love in WWII. From the obstacles the lovers faced, to their moments of hilarity and joy Things My Mother Never Told Me is a revealing and poignant anatomy of family conflict, love, war, and finally marriage. Kim Morrison emerges quietly, magically from the shadows, a determined heroine for our times.Trade Review[Morrison's] prose has the diamond cut of a poet's eye, and his story is suffused with warmth and longing-he has brought [his mother] vividly to life in an outstanding work of family literature * Independent *Honest, funny and touching, this is a loving tribute from a son to his mother * Sunday Mirror *Morrison constructs the book beautifully, as always... Fine writing and expert editing...with Morrison's usual virtues of unsentimental observation and expert storytelling * Sunday Times *A marvellous example of what a zen-like act of sustained attention can do to honour and illuminate the ordinary... It has a universality * Evening Standard *A scintillating read... Not only a fine evocation of the period, but also a fascinating study of a marriage * GQ *

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Book SynopsisAs thousands of successful slimmers have testified, the Complete Hip and Thigh Diet is, quite simply, the diet that works. Slimmers the world over have trimmed inches off those parts other diets failed to reach, transforming their shape and improving their health. And what''s more - those unwanted inches have stayed away! This fully updated and expanded edition of Rosemary Conley''s diet book provides further evidence of the diet''s long-term success. With a wider selection of flexible menus, over 150 recipes, more options for vegetarians, maintenance instructions and straightforward fat-charts, and a new programme of exercises for the hips and thighs, dieting has never been simpler. There''s plenty to eat and no calories or units to count, just incredible results to enjoy! The perfect diet book for people who want to lose weight without the bore of calorie counting.

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Book SynopsisDoes your family treat you like an unpaid servant? Are you afraid to stand up for yourself at work? Do you give in to pressure from friends? Do you torture yourself with guilt and remorse? If you feel and act like a victim, your life is not really your own. But if you learn to take control over your fears, weaknesses and negative feelings, then it is possible to achieve freedom - and the priceless benefits it brings. In this classic self-help book, Dr Dyer shows you in his wise and helpful way how you can take control of your own life and become a stronger person. Reading it is the first step towards a new, effective, assertive you.

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Book SynopsisIn a recent series of ground-breaking psychological experiments, volunteers were shown a 30-second film of some people playing basketball and told to count the number of passes made with the ball. After just a few seconds, a man dressed as a gorilla slowly walked into frame, beat his chest at the camera, and sauntered off. Unbelievably, almost none of the people watching the film noticed the gorilla. Exactly the same psychological mechanisms that cause people to miss the gorilla also make them miss unexpected but vitally important opportunities in their professional and personal lives. This book outlines the scientific evidence and thinking behind this remarkable new phenomenon, and shows you how you can spot gorillas in your life - and what to do when you see one.

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Book SynopsisJohn Burnside was among the most acclaimed writers of his generation. His novels, short stories, poetry and memoirs won numerous awards, including the Geoffrey Faber Memorial, Saltire Scottish Book of the Year and, in 2023, he received the David Cohen Prize for a lifetime's achievement in literature. In 2011 Black Cat Bone won both the Forward and the T.S. Eliot Prizes for poetry.Trade ReviewThere is no truer writer than John Burnside...[A] searching enquiry into a life: bruised, filled with grace and as plangent and haunting as any plainsong -- Catherine Lockerbie * Scotsman *Burnside's memoir deserves to become a classic. Has anyone written about the direct experience of mental illness with such scrupulous observation and wit? * Daily Express *A brilliant portrait of isolation... This sophisticated study of the human mind argues for our right "to continue in the pursuit of whole-heartedness. To be not-normal after all" -- Fiona Sampson * Independent *Beautifully written and observed memoir ... an affecting book from a writer of manifest talent; a compellingly readable memoir possessed of a genuine spiritual and intellectual depth -- Adam O'Riordan * Sunday Telegraph *This is an extraordinary book and one so honest it scorches -- Carlo Gebler * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisJosé Saramago is one of the most important international writers of the last hundred years. Born in Portugal in 1922, he was in his sixties when he came to prominence as a writer with the publication of Baltasar and Blimunda. A huge body of work followed, translated into more than forty languages, and in 1998 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Saramago died in June 2010.Trade ReviewThe voice of Small Memories is so immediate, genial and full of simple affection for the boy he was, that reading it feels very much like sharing a fireside with a talkative uncle * Guardian *A moving account of his childhood and adolescence...Small Memories will delight -- Raymond Carr * The Spectator *A real insight into the making of a great writer * Independent *It's impossible not to be charmed by this fluid, spontaneous-seeming memoir of boyhood from the late Portuguese Nobel Laureate, Jose Saramago [...] For all its delightful novelty, however, the childhood described here is also beguilingly universal: the superstitions and terrors, the mysteries and joys * Daily Mail *A powerful and nostalgic memoir * The Times *

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Book SynopsisYes! You can lose a stone in a month and my trial dieters proved it. By following my brand new, simple, step-by-step 28-day plan, you''ll see dramatic results like never before. In trials, a team of 50 dieters, aged between 18 and 70, lost an average of 1 stone in just 28 days! Medically approved and the most effective diet I''ve ever created, the Amazing Inch Loss Plan is incredibly easy to follow and provides a safe long-term way of keeping the weight off. I''ve included extensive and varied meal plans and essential motivational tips. Plus, for the first time ever, I''ve incorporated ''high protein'' meal options - perfect for dieters wishing to avoid carbohydrates.Trade ReviewBoth I and my doctor are very happy! Losing so much weight in just a month, and so easily, is just amazing -- Bill Wiltshire, lost 1 stone 10lbs in 28 days and was the trial champion!I have never achieved such a good result on any other diet -- Louise Slingsby, lost a stone in 28 daysI felt such jubilation at losing a stone - the best "rest" of my life is just around the corner! -- Julie Neville, lost 1 stone 1lb in 28 daysMy weight would not budge until I followed this diet. I don't even feel like I've been on a diet but a healthy eating plan that I'm going to keep following. I feel so much better and can now wear clothes I had "grown out of"! -- Gillian Betts, lost a stone in 28 daysThis was my first ever diet and I'm amazed at the results. It is so easy to follow ... I am really pleased that my cholesterol has also significantly reduced -- Mark Clayton, lost 1 stone 4lbs in 28 days

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Book SynopsisThe youngest of seven children, Timothy Knatchbull read Social and Political Science at Cambridge. After ten years as a filmmaker, mostly at BBC television, he studied at Harvard's Kennedy School before spending two years in Washington DC with the Discovery Channel. He now runs a London media business and is married with five children.Trade ReviewFrom a Clear Blue Sky is a minute by minute story of what happened that day, and what happened afterwards. It is a proper four-hanky bawler, and the exactitude of the story is what makes it so moving ... He provides a convincing account of the extent to which he has been able to accept, forgive and move on. His narrative power is such that the reader can't always share his equanimity. It is a book that is as saddening as it is sad - but much more angering than it is angry * Daily Mail *This is an extremely moving book. Beyond providing a phenomenally detailed evocation of his own family's trauma, Knatchbull has lots of wise things to say about how we survive horrors - of all kinds - in our lives. He writes with great tenderness and an admirable lack of sentimentality -- Zoe HellerAffecting and intimate * Daily Mail *Testament to a remarkable, benevolent soul ... With this public love letter he has found a way to say goodbye * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisAre you optimistic or pessimistic? Glass half-full or half-empty? Do you look on the bright side or turn towards the dark? These are easy questions for most of us to answer, because our personality types are hard-wired into our brains. As pioneering psychologist and neuroscientist Elaine Fox has discovered, our outlook on life reflects our primal inclination to seek pleasure or avoid dangerinclinations that, in many people, are healthily balanced. But when our ''fear brain'' or ''pleasure brain'' is too strong, the results can be disastrous, as those of us suffering from debilitating shyness, addiction, depression, or anxiety know all too well.Luckily, anyone suffering from these afflictions has reason to hope. Stunning breakthroughs in neuroscience show that our brains are more malleable than we ever imagined. In Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain, Fox describes a range of techniquesfrom traditional cognitive behavioural therapy to innovative cognitive bias retraining exerTrade ReviewEvery day I send my kids out the door to school with this admonition, ‘you can choose to be happy.’ More often than not, they roll their eyes, but in Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain Elaine Fox (no relation) offers a scientific argument for my contention. After much research, and in comprehensive, but comprehensible detail, Professor Fox provides a mental map to the sunny side of the street. For optimists and pessimists alike, this fascinating book is a must read. * Michael J. Fox *'Every experience you have, from the most trivial to the most significant, alters the brain. Elaine Fox offers scientifically based advice about how to make the most of this, how to be in charge of changing your brain for the better. * Joseph LeDoux, author of The Emotional Brain and Synaptic Self *Drawing on a host of studies in neurobiology and genetics, as well as evolutionary and behavioral psychology, Fox explores the struggle between the parts of the brain associated with fear and pessimism and those associated with pleasure and optimism…. Fox introduces readers to many new concepts from experimental psychology and recent research on neuroplasticity and neurogenesis…. [A] welcome, if intellectually demanding, introduction to a key area of brain research. * Publishers Weekly *A psychologist looks at the influence that outlook – a tendency toward optimism or pessimism – can play in shaping the events in our lives…. An insightful addition to the self-help bookshelf. * Kirkus Reviews *Fox constructs an elegant narrative from neuroimaging results, her clever psychology experiments, and the interaction of genetics and environment. -- Steven Poole * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisPleasure is one of the most fascinating aspects of being human. But what is it?Exploring child development, philosophy, neuroscience and behavioural economics, Paul Bloom uncovers how universal habits explain what we like and why we like it.The average Briton spends over a day a week watching television. People slow their cars to look at gory accidents and go to sentimental movies that make them cry. Some men pay good money to be spanked by prostitutes.In this revealing and witty account, Paul Bloom examines the science behind these curious desires, attractions and tastes, exploring one of the most fascinating and fundamental engines of human behaviour.How Pleasure Works has one of the best discussions I''ve read of why art is pleasurable, why it matters to us, and why it moves us so' Daniel Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain on MusicTrade ReviewThe book inside is an even better book than the one the title promises... Bloom is a superb writer. His gift is in writing beautifully but plainly, and anticipating everything a reader will need to know in order to appreciate the point he will ultimately make...it was a great pleasure to read * Globe and Mail (Canada) *Paul Bloom is among the deepest thinkers and clearest writers in the science of mind today. He has a knack for coming up with genuinely new insights about mental life...and making them seem second nature through vivid examples and lucid explanations -- Steven PinkerBloom is a serious professional who knows his stuff -- Michael Bywater * Literary Review *Thoughtful and entertaining * Times Literary Supplement *Bloom's book is different from the slew already out there about happiness. No advice here about how to become happier by organising your closets; Bloom is after something deeper than the mere stuff of feeling good -- Robin Heniq * The Scotsman *

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