Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisA revolutionary workout guide showing how different muscles of the female body actually work during exercise through lifelike anatomical illustrations which show muscles in action.Trade Review[Review of previous edition: ] A fantastic resource ... which can be used by any woman interested in improving her health and physique.... The book's ease of use, colorful pictures, and most importantly, the anatomical illustrations, help set this book apart from other similar exercise books. This book would be a great addition-- (01/01/2015)

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Book SynopsisAn incisive look at some of today's most contested health risksboth real and illusory.Trade ReviewGeoffrey Kabat's vital, wide-ranging book cannot have arrived at a more fortuitous time. As individuals and societies, we are constantly asked to gauge risks-and we often do so hastily or irrationally, with grave consequences. In Getting Risk Right, Kabat provides a crucial framework to think about risks, biases, and judgment. Everyone should read his analysis-at once clear-eyed, thoughtful, and beautifully written-to understand the nature of risk. I cannot overstate the importance of this book. -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies Some risks are real, while others are much feared and speculated about, but of no portent. This important book by Geoffrey Kabat shows how the science of studying risks can lead to major discoveries that can improve the lives of millions by identifying and validating risks that do matter; or can ruin lives by propagating spurious, nonexistent risks in the public mind and in the scientific literature. Getting Risk Right carefully surveys a scientific field that is often the topic of hot debate and offers a balanced presentation. It is a fascinating read. -- John Ioannidis, professor of medicine and health research and policy, Stanford University Zika, Ebola, vaccines, dioxin, radon, black mold, environmental toxins. The media constantly bombards us with stories about unseen agents causing insidious harms. In Getting Risk Right, Geoffrey Kabat uses four case studies-BPA, cell phones, the HPV vaccine, and dietary supplements-to teach us not only whether these products are harmful but also how to grade information. Using Kabat's method, readers will be able to determine whether the next media-infused risk is a real one. Filled with cartoons, case histories, literary references, and fascinating asides, Getting Risk Right is the last book you will ever need to read on this subject. -- Paul A. Offit, author of Autism's False Prophets Geoffrey Kabat's writing, as usual, is phenomenally clear and expressive. His logical cadences are both airtight and a pleasure to read. His insights into the workings and mis-workings of science, the sociology of science, and the interplay of personalities and organizations are penetrating and precise, and above all original. -- Steven D. Stellman, professor of clinical epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health What matters most? How can we use scientific findings intelligently to set our public priorities? Through engaging anecdotes, and a clear-eyed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of scientific work, Getting Risk Right helps us answer those questions. Perhaps more importantly, Dr. Kabat enhances our understanding of how science leads to action, and how we can better use science to inform a more rational and productive public agenda. -- Sandro Galea, Dean, Boston University School of Public Health An important study that teaches how to decipher science and medical news. Library Journal It is not easy feat to take complex issues and make them both understandable, easily readable and interesting, but Kabat does just that in Getting Risk Right. For people who are trying to sort through the deluge of conflicting information that we see every day, this book is a must. -- Josh Bloom American Council on Science and Health Kabat writes clearly, but his discussions of association, causality and toxicology are, at times, a bit technical for the general reader. More intriguing - and more unique, in my experience - is his insider's dissection of the psychology of how environmental studies are funded, reported and interpreted by their authors and by various audiences. Washington Post Excellent... A potent antidote to the toxic misinformation polluting our public health discourse. ReasonTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface: Why Do Things That Are Unlikely to Harm Us Get the Most Attention? List of Abbreviations 1. The Illusion of Validity and the Power of "Negative Thinking" 2. Splendors and Miseries of Associations 3. When Risk Goes Viral: Biases and Bandwagons 4. Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer? A Tale of Two Sciences 5. Hormonal Confusion: The Contested Science of Endocrine Disruption 6. Deadly Remedy: A Mysterious Disease, a Medicinal Herb, and the Recognition of a Worldwide Public Health Threat 7. HPV, Cancer, and Beyond: The Anatomy of a Triumph Conclusion Appendix: List of Interviews Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn Do Less, Get More, entrepreneur and bestselling author Sháá Wasmund reveals that the key to fulfilment isn''t doing more, it''s doing what matters.Is your life how you imagined it would be, or is the reality more stressful than you planned?Do you put yourself under too much pressure to succeed?Are you struggling to find time for the things, and people, you love?It doesn''t have to be this way. Anything is possible when you stop trying to do everything at the same time.This life changing book gives you the tools to ditch your to-do list and follow your dreams. It will be your essential guide to doing what you love - and letting go of the rest.''Really interesting . . . a very, very good book'' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2''Saying ''no'' is a life skill. At last here''s a book that shows you how'' Heather McGregor, aka Mrs Moneypenny, FT columnist and author of Careers Advice for Ambitious WomenTrade ReviewInspiring ... sage and sane advice * Booklist *Saying 'no' is a life skill. At last here's a book that shows you how -- Heather McGregor, aka Mrs Moneypenny, FT columnist and author of Careers Advice for Ambitious WomenBrilliant. If you feel stuck in the busy trap, this book will teach you how to do the right thing at the right time rather than trying to do everything all the time. A potential life changer -- Jason Jennings, New York Times bestselling author of The Reinventors and The High-Speed CompanyA wonderful reminder of the tools we can all employ to manage our things to do in life - when you use Shaa's practical ideas, you will give yourself more time to do things you love to do -- Terri Sjodin, Author of Small Message, Big ImpactSimple yet devastatingly effective. Packed with tools and tricks to help you reignite your schedule, your days and your life * Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles *Really interesting ... a very, very good book -- Steve Wright * BBC Radio 2 *

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Book Synopsis''Distills what matters most into something that is easy and fun to read'' Morgan Housel, columnist, The Wall Street JournalA simple, effective way to transform your finances and your life from leading financial advisor and New York Times columnist Carl Richards Creating a financial plan can seem overwhelming, but the best plans aren''t long or complicated. A great plan has nothing to do with the details of how to save and invest your money and everything to do with why you''re doing it in the first place. Knowing what''s important to you, you will be able to make better decisions in any market conditions.The One-Page Financial Plan will help you identify your values and goals. Carl Richard''s simple steps will show you how to prioritize what you really want in life and figure out how to get there.''In a world where financial advice is (often purposely) complicated and filled with jargon, Carl Richards Trade ReviewIn a world where financial advice is (often purposely) complicated and filled with jargon, Carl distills what matters most into something that is easy and fun to read. The true measure of a brilliant book is whether the material is as relevant to an industry expert as it is to a layperson. The One-Page Financial Plan unquestionably is. Buy two copies - one for yourself and one to hand to the nearest pundit -- Morgan Housel, columnist, The Wall Street JournalThere are very few financial writers that have been more influential for me than Carl Richards. Carl has done more to simplify the investing process than anyone else in America. His trademark combination of wit and illumination make The One-Page Financial Plan an instant classic in the genre. Don't invest another cent before you've digested this highly readable lesson -- Joshua M. Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of Backstage Wall StreetNo one in the financial industry communicates like Carl Richards. He has a gift for distilling truth from complexity without diluting it, a skill especially evident in The One-Page Financial Plan. If you're skeptical that an effective plan for your life and your money can be limited to a single page, I encourage you to put Carl's process to the test. I'm confident that, like mine, your time and effort will be well rewarded -- Tim Maurer, CFP®, wealth advisor for Buckingham Asset Management and director of personal finance at the BAM AllianceFeeling tormented by your finances? Read this book. Now. The One-Page Financial Plan helps you identify what you truly want from life, get crystal clear about the financial position you are starting from today, and develop a simple, actionable plan to narrow the gap between the two -- Manisha Thakor, CEO at MoneyZen Wealth Management

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Book SynopsisCarson Tate's mission is to bring productivity with passion back to the workplace. She is the founder and principal of Working Simply and serves as a consultant, coach and trainer to executives at Fortune 500 companies. A renowned expert on workplace productivity, she has featured in Forbes, Fast Company and The New York Times.Trade ReviewNot only is Work Simply rich with solid, practical, grounded advice about reclaiming your time, it's infused with heart, warmth and humanity to boot. You'll want everyone in your office to read it -- Sonia Choquette, author of The Answer is Simple and Trust Your Vibes at WorkCarson Tate has written a guidebook to sanity. Filled with imminently practical advice, this book can help us all learn to work simply and live fully -- Brigid Schulte, author of OverwhelmedA leader's most important resource is time. Work Simply helps leaders find that time, so they can maximize the contributions of others and strategize for the future. This book is an invaluable resource -- Bill Timmerman, former CEO of SCANAPacked with useful tips and tailored questionnaires to help you find your productivity type and identify effective solutions to your procrastination problems, Work Simply is one of the best study aids we've come across. * Scotcampus *

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Book SynopsisFrom Guy Kawasaki, the bestselling author of The Art of the Start and Enchantment, The Art of Social Media is a no-nonsense guide to becoming a social media superstar.By now it''s clear that whether you''re promoting a business, a product, or yourself, social media is near the top of what will determine your success or failure. And there are countless pundits, authors, and consultants eager to advise you.But there''s no one quite like Guy Kawasaki, the legendary former chief evangelist for Apple and one of the pioneers of business blogging, tweeting, facebooking, tumbling, and much, much more. Now Guy has teamed up with his Canva colleague Peg Fitzpatrick to offer The Art of Social Media - the one essential guide you need to get the most bang for your time, effort, and money.With more than 100 practical tips, tricks, and insights, Guy and Peg present a ground-up strategy to Trade ReviewAbsolutely a must read for any marketer * Inc. *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to harness the benefits of mindfulness to take control of your life for the better.With simple breathing exercises, meditation tips, and relaxation techniques, Practical Mindfulness will improve your concentration and help you achieve success.Questionnaires tailor advice to you by enabling you to identify negative patterns of thinking and challenge them using well-respected exercises. Learn how to meditate with step-by-step instructions and gain clarity with expert advice on stress management. The targeted mindfulness exercises will help boost your self-esteem, build better relationships, learn more effectively, and distance yourself from damaging emotions using real-life scenarios, including exams and presentations. Practical Mindfulness is a life-changing programme that will teach you to relax, build the confidence you need to succeed, and free you from the anxiety that holds you back.Trade ReviewCheerfully illustrated and easy to follow, the book offers an accessible guide to mindfulness that will help you attain happiness and success. Answer the thought provoking Q & A's and follow the simple step-by-step exercises to achieve a relaxed, non-judgemental awareness of your thoughts, improve your concentration, achieve success and manage your stress -- Helen Lederer * My Weekly *As far as we're concerned, this is a manual for life * Balance *Table of Contents 0: Foreword 1: DISCOVERING MINDFULNESS 1: A beginner's guide to the here and now 2: New moment, new you 3: Mind full of thoughts 4: Silent witness 5: The power of autopilot 6: A thousand leaves 7: Living the dream 8: Growing yourself 9: Mindfulness and tradition 10: Mindfulness for health and wellbeing 11: Going mainstream 12: The mindful zeitgeist 2: TOWARDS A MINDFUL YOU 1: What do you think you're like? 2: Disposed towards the moment 3: Wheel and compass 4: Alive in the present 5: Time warps 6: Questionnaire: Time traveller 7: Lifting the lid 8: Can't help it! 9: Loosening habit's grip 10: Questionnaire: Authenticity 11: Wandering mind 12: Mindful learning 13: Questionnaire: Concentration 14: Alive to others 15: Questionnaire: Connection 16: Who am I? 17: Seeing your true self 18: Questionnaire: What am I like? 19: Inner circle 20: Within your grasp 21: The bigger picture 3: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION 1: Getting started 2: Mixing and matching 3: Mindfulness meditations 4: Gently does it 5: Body ready 6: Breathe easy 7: Inner clouds 8: Inner winds 9: What's not to like? 10: I live here 11: What's happening in your brain? 12: Hello leaf, hello coin 13: Body scan basics 14: Sensational! 15: Your inner rollercoaster 16: Take it in your stride 17: Waves of compassion 18: Mindful imagination 19: The habit of now 20: Suddenly you're doing yoga! 4: MINDFULNESS LIFE SKILLS 1: Tangled tales 2: Calm within 3: Avoiding avoidance 4: Unquiet mind 5: Steady within 6: Weather warning 7: Shift work 8: Away with autopilot! 9: I can, I deserve 10: Within seven breaths 11: Clear thinking 12: Empathy 13: The mindful connection 14: The mindful couple 5: MINDFULNESS WHEN YOU NEED IT 1: Grow and learn 2: Show what you know 3: Get that job 4: Paid for a purpose 5: Ahem! 6: Mindfulness in motion 7: Playing to win 8: Clinch that deal! 9: Be honest 10: Their turn 11: In crisis 12: The mindful carer 13: Mindful tomorrows 6: Index 7: Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisSeth Godin is the author of 18 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work and have been translated into 38 languages - among them Unleashing the Ideavirus, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, Poke the Box, and All Marketers Are Liars. He writes the most popular marketing blog in the world and speaks to audiences around the world. He is the founder of the altMBA, the founder and former CEO of Squidoo.com, the former VP of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, and the founder of the pioneering online startup Yoyodyne. You can learn much more about him at sethgodin.com.

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Book SynopsisEveryone should work for themselves. But don''t cashflow forecasts, tax returns and P&Ls all sound a bit of a faff? Fear not: help is at hand. In Business for Bohemians, Tom Hodgkinson combines practical advice with laugh-out-loud anecdote to create a refreshingly candid guidebook for all of us who aspire to a greater degree of freedom in our working lives. Whether you dream of launching your own startup or profiting from your creativity in your spare time, Business for Bohemians will equip you with the tools to turn your talents into a profitable and enjoyable business. Accounting need no longer be a dark art. You will become au fait with business plans and a friend of the spreadsheet. You will discover that laziness can be a virtue. Above all, you will realise that freedom from the nine-to-five life is achievable - and, with Hodgkinson''s comforting, pragmatic and extremely funny advice at hand, you might even enjoy yourself along the way.Tom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the bestselling author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The Idle Parent and Brave Old World. In 2011 he and his partner Victoria launched the Idler Academy of Philosophy, Husbandry and Merriment, a business which offers online and real-world courses in the liberal arts and practical skills, from philosophy and ukulele to business skills and singing.Trade ReviewExtremely funny... Add this wry and helpful book to your reading list * Financial Times *It reads like a dream... Tom genuinely makes me feel good about striving for happiness over money, security and status * ELLE *Brilliant. An exceedingly readable and useful handbook for those who choose to make the leap and control their own destiny -- Luke Johnson, former chairman, Channel 4 and Pizza ExpressIs it possible to make money while you're asleep? Sure it is, this book might just give you some ideas how -- James Reed, chairman, Reed GroupIndispensable to those of us whose eyes start to close at the thought of a spreadsheet -- Dominic West, actor and directorFinally, a business book that celebrates free spirits... Even chapters about accounting and spreadsheets are rollicking reads * &Co magazine *A perceptive and useful book that will be genuinely helpful for anyone thinking of starting a business -- John Brown, founder, John Brown MediaFunny, intelligent, irreverent and practical, this is everything you need from a great book about business and loads more besides. Once you've picked this up you won't want to put it down; and you can't say that about many business books -- Charles Gladstone, founder, Pedlars and the Good Life ExperienceBusiness for Bohemians is the must-have handbook for people like me, trying to reconcile how to live a life of creative freedom and expression with the pressing need to also make a living and therefore negotiate the thickets of business bullshit. It made me feel I was not alone in trying to do so - and it's a rather gripping read to boot -- James Studholme, founder, Blink ProductionsA joy to read... If you need to get control of your business this is a great book. If you are already in control, it will remind you what works and to keep on going. It's also very, very funny * Better Retailing *

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Book SynopsisI Am Right, You Are Wrong is THE classic work about choice in business and in life from world-renowned writer and philosopher Edward de Bono.Most of our everyday decision-making tends to be confrontational. Whether in large meetings, one-to-one or even in our own heads, opposite view points are pitted against each other. Ultimately, there must be a winner and a loser.In I Am Right,You Are Wrong, lateral-thinking guru Edward de Bono challenges this ''rock logic'' of rigid categories and point-scoring arguments which is both destructive and exhausting.Instead he reveals how we can all be winners. Clearer perception is the key to constructive thinking and more open-minded creativity.In overturning conventional wisdom, Edward de Bono will help you to become a better thinker and decision maker.''An inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought'' Sir Richard BransonTrade ReviewAn inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought. -- Richard Branson

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Book SynopsisDr Eddie Murphy's route to becoming a psychologist was unusual - he was a nurse in Essex for over a decade before training as a psychologist in London and Dublin. Apart from his extensive private practice, he is a principal clinical psychologist in the Health Services Executive. For five years he has been the psychologist on RTE's hit health makeover show, Operation Transformation, and he contributes extensively to local and national media. Becoming Your Real Self is his first book.Trade ReviewVery practical and very easy to read * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisTRUST IS FUNDAMENTAL TO EVERY ACTION, EVERY RELATIONSHIP, EVERY TRANSACTIONAND IT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE...In this ground-breaking book world-renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the tipping point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history. We might have lost faith in institutions and leaders, but millions of people travel in cars with total strangers, exchange digital currencies, or find themselves trusting a bot. We still trust: but not the way we used to.If we are to benefit from this radical shift, we must understand how trust is built, managed, lost and repaired in the digital age. In the first book to explain this new world, Botsman provides a definitive guide of this uncharted landscape - and explores what''s next for humanity.''Brilliantly describes how the established trust framework is undergoing a radical transformation as digital technologies take root in every fTrade ReviewBeautifully-written . . . the thesis is completely compelling. This is an important book -- Andy Haldane, Chief Economist, Bank of EnglandThis is that admirable and all too rare book that gives you "an idea to think with" that helps to put new things in place: from Brexit, Donald Trump, and Blockchain to Facebook and your discontents. Who Can You Trust is a primer for a new world that sets you up to be a better citizen, consumer, and parent. In the new world of decentralized trust you need to think about who you trust, why you trust, and what that really means for what kind of new society we are building. A beautifully written, clear eyed book...I learned so much. About so many things I wanted to know. So quickly -- Sherry Turkle * Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology, MIT, and author of Alone Together *Profound . . . will cause you to think deeply about your business, your relationships and your life -- Don Tapscott, bestselling author of 16 books, including 'Blockchain Revolution'Trust affects everything - from neighbourliness and shopping to democracy. This fascinating and well-researched study of the shifting tides of trust shows both the power of new technological solutions and the often surprising problems they bring in their wake. Every reader will gain new insights into one of the great issues of our time -- Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive, NESTAA timely and accessible framework for understanding what trust is, how it works, why it matters and how it is evolving. It is an important primer to the obstacles and opportunities we face as a society if we are to repair and redefine trust across socioeconomic, political and cultural divides. The stakes are high. -- Rebecca MacKinnon * Washington Post *Extremely thought-provoking . . . a must-read for anyone interested in how the world works - and will work in the future -- Will Dean, co-founder and CEO of Tough MudderSome people can educate and others can entertain; in Who Can You Trust, Rachel Botsman does both. Read it for insight or escape as it takes you on both journeys -- John Eales, most successful captain in the history of Australian rugbyThrilling. Brilliantly exposes the central paradox of the IT revolution - that it connects us while keeping us apart. Rachel Botsman encourages us to take responsibility for the kind of world we want to live in, and to preserve society's most fragile asset: trust -- Hugh Mackay, Social Scientist and best-selling author of sixteen booksTimely, lucid and beautifully written. This is one of the most important books you'll read this year -- Richard Glover, Columnist, Sydney Morning Herald, ABC Radio BroadcasterThis book perfectly walks the reader through the past, present, and future of trust as we know it. Rachel Botsman's expertise on this topic is unmatched. It's an absolute must-read for business leaders and everyday consumers alike -- Nick Shapiro, Global Head of Trust & Risk Management, Airbnb and former Deputy CIA Deputy Chief of StaffBotsman rightly challenges us in this new era to ask the compelling questions about who, why and how we trust. Highly recommended -- Tim Costello, CEO World Vision AustraliaIn Rachel Botsman's capable hands, the concept of 'trust' - and its changing shape over the ages - becomes clear and accessible. Utterly compelling -- Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of the Ethics CentreSharp, penetrating, and obsessively researched, this book will open your eyes to a phenomenon that is as important as it is impossible to ignore. -- Leigh Gallagher, Senior Editor, FortuneAn absorbing, story-filled narrative that will leave readers with a new understanding of the phenomenon that drives life in our digital age * Kirkus Reviews *A sharp, thoughtful, sometimes-surprising account of how we build trust with strangers now. * Kirkus Reviews *In a time when people are doubting experts, suspicious of the media, and losing faith in government and business, Rachel Botsman is here with a lucid analysis of what it takes to build and rebuild trust. Trust me: this is a book you need to read -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of GIVE AND TAKE, ORIGINALS, and OPTION B with Sheryl SandbergRachel Botsman's eye-opening, timely book delves into the unfolding crisis of trust spreading throughout the world. She brilliantly describes how the established trust framework is undergoing a radical transformation as digital technologies take root in every facet of our lives. Read this book and you'll be ready for a revolution in trust that rewrites the rules of human interaction -- Marc Benioff, Chairman & CEO, SalesforceBook of the Month -- October * Financial Times *This is a book that every adult reader should pick up to gain some perspective on how reliant we have become on technology, and how we can afford to approach it with more skepticism * The Literary Journal Review *Botsman has found a rich theme here and a fascinating way of interpreting the technological change * Wall Street Journal *Top 10 Business Bestseller * 800 CEO Read *Top 5 Tech Book of the Year * WIRED *In her witty new book technology author and TED celebrity Rachel Botsman tells us why it did not work. Who Can You Trust? reveals some deep truths * Spectator *Botsman guides the reader on an enjoyable accessible, but cautiously skeptical, tour through this hugely transformative, but barely recognized, shift in our sometimes-irrational approach to trust * Winnipeg Free Press *As Botsman drives deeper and darker, she sheds more and more light, her book [is] rapidly becoming brilliant * Dialogue *

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Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling expert on dealing with assholes''With cutting-edge research and real-life examples that are thought-provoking and often hilarious, this is an indispensable resource''Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project''At last someone has provided clear steps for rejecting, dejecting, deflecting, and deflating the jerks who blight our lives. Better still, that someone is the great Bob Sutton, which ensures that the information is useful, evidence-based, and fun to read''Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-Suasion''If only Bob Sutton''s book had been available to help me deal with the full complement of 1st-class assholes I''ve encountered in my 50-year professional life. No names shall be mentioned''Tom Peters, co-author of In Search of ExcellenceBeing around assholes, whether at work or elsewhere, can damage performance and affect wellbeing: haTrade Review'With cutting-edge research and real-life examples that are thought-provoking and often hilarious, this is an indispensable resource' -- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project'At last someone has provided clear steps for rejecting, deflecting, and deflating the jerks who blight our lives' -- Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-Suasion'If only Bob Sutton's book had been available to help me deal with the full complement of 1st-class assholes I've encountered in my 50-year professional life. No names shall be mentioned' -- Tom Peters, co-author of In Search of ExcellenceAt last someone has provided clear steps for rejecting, deflecting, and deflating the jerks who blight our lives. -- Robert Cialdini, author of New York Times bestsellers Influence and Pre-suasionA contemporary classic -- DANIEL H. PINK, bestselling author of To Sell is Human and DriveAs much as we try to avoid assholes, inevitably they appear in our lives. Bob Sutton gives a menu of clear, thoughtful, and practical solutions for surviving and thriving in that painful situation. With cutting-edge research and real-life examples that are thought-provoking and often hilarious, The Asshole Survival Guide is an indispensable resource. -- Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of Better Than Before, Happier at Home and The Happiness ProjectBob Sutton is very wise and very funny, AND he can tell you exactly how to handle the unfortunate reality that into every life a few assholes must fall. The Asshole Survival Guide is destined to become your go-to resource whenever you find yourself dealing with people who would treat you poorly -- Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of 'Quiet'At last someone has provided clear steps for rejecting, deflecting, and deflating the jerks who blight our lives. Better still, that someone is the great Bob Sutton, which ensures that the information is useful, evidence-based, and fun to read -- ROBERT CIALDINI * author of New York Times bestsellers INFLUENCE and PRE-SUASION *No matter what industry or profession you work in, you will always encounter people who are unpleasant, off-putting, or downright self-centered. Thank goodness Bob Sutton has provided us with such a well-crafted guide for surviving these jerks. It is mandatory reading for anyone who strives to endure, escape, fend-off, and bring them down -- CHIP CONLEY * founder and past CEO of Joie de Vivre hotels, advisor and former Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy at Airbnb, author of four books including the New York Times best seller Emotional Equations. *With humor, understanding and comprehensive research - and an ah-ha moment on every page - this is a must-have for leaders and climbing stars alike, from the expert on the subject. Bravo! -- MARSHALL GOLDSMITH * author of the #1 New York Times bestseller TRIGGERS *This is the guide you need for handling the worst people in your life-and making sure they don't rub off on you. If you've ever had a horrible boss, client, or colleague, this book is bursting with advice that's often ingenious and always actionable. And if your world has been free of jerks, consider this an insurance policy -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of 'Give and Take' and 'Originals' and co-author of 'Option B'Assholes are like the weather-everybody complains about them but nobody ever does anything about them. Until, that is, Robert Sutton's Asshole Survival Guide. Sutton offers a wealth of helpful, and dare I say wise suggestions about how to identify and deal with the assholes in your organization, or at least minimize the damage they do to the well-being and productivity of others. (I'd also suggest bringing it along to family reunions and PTA meetings -- GEOFF NUNBERG * University of California at Berkeley, author of Ascent of the A-Word: Assholism, the First Sixty Years *Reading The Asshole Survival Guide made me wistful. If only Bob Sutton's book had been available to help me deal with the full complement of 1st-class assholes I've encountered in my 50-year professional life. No names shall be mentioned -- Tom Peters, co-author of the international bestseller 'In Search of Excellence'One of the biggest impediments to achieving a great workplace is assholes. Their behavior creates a hostile work environment that leads to decreased engagement, productivity and employee loyalty. Bob Sutton has written a fantastic book that explains the severity of the problem and provides useful strategies for dealing with it -- PAUL PURCELL * Chairman and former long-time CEO of Baird, ranked fourth on Fortune’s Top 100 Companies to Work For and renowned for its long-time “no assholes” policy *It's hard to know how to react to a jerk, so The Asshole Survival Guide is a Godsend. Obnoxious behavior is a double whammy. First, you feel mad at the other person. Next, you feel mad at yourself for your response / lack of response. It's being mad at yourself that is both hard to be aware of, and is most debilitating. With this brilliant and funny book, Bob Sutton saves you from fear, loathing, and self-loathing! -- KIM SCOTT * bestselling author of the New York Times bestseller, Radical Candor, cofounder of Candor, Inc, former executive at Google and Apple *In this most-welcome sequel to Sutton's bestselling The No Asshole Rule, the author turns from an organization-wide perspective to an individual one, outlining strategies for dealing with difficult people at work. Readers will shake their heads-both in horror and recognition-at Sutton's real-life examples of egregious behavior. However, Sutton also shares true stories, provided by readers, of successful strategies for thwarting the bullies. * Publisher's Weekly *If everyone had paid attention to the Stanford business professor's best-selling 2007 management manifesto, "The No Asshole Rule," there would be no need for a follow-up. Yet here we are. * Esquire *Sutton offers a variety of techniques that people suffering the presence of difficult individuals at their work, in their sports teams or just in everyday life can employ to deal with them or fight back. There is even help with discovering whether or not you are an asshole yourself - and what to do about it if you do something that makes you one... This is a small book but it could play a big part in making us treat others better * Forbes *You are armed and ready to handle ghastly people wherever you might find them * FT Business Books of the Month *This survival guide is here to help you from going insane. It's full of science-driven tips and strategies on how to deal with nasty bosses, manipulative colleagues, or other general jerks in your life * W Magazine *People are jerks. And there's plenty of evidence to prove it in the very blunt self-help book called "The A-hole Survival Guide," a scholarly source that teaches fed-up readers how to deal with co-workers, strangers and just about anyone who sucks * Moneyish *

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Book SynopsisJoin the Calm revolution.Modern life is hectic and relentless: trains delayed, endless emails filling the inbox, kids squabbling before bedtime... There has never been a more important time to rediscover your pause button. Calm is the book that will show you how to take back a little bit of peace, space and all-important calm. This book contains the simple tools, tricks and habits that will change the rest your life. It is a practical and pleasurable guide to twenty-first century mindfulness.Regular meditation is medically proven to be good for you - it increases focus and creativity, productivity and job satisfaction, mental and even physical health. But in reality most of us don''t have time to sit on a cushion with our eyes closed for half an hour every day. And many people associate meditation with hard work and huge lifestyle shifts: you might be imagining Buddhist monks locked in a mountain retreat and living off gruel...This is where Calm comes in. Calm is about simple, achievable habits that work with the demands of your busy life instead of pretending those demands don''t exist. Calm does not require specialist training: it uses abilities that every single one of us is born with, like creativity, spontaneity and simply noticing the world around you. Calm is not a set of rules that you need to worry about following or breaking. It is inspirational, practical and non-prescriptive. Onerous, time-consuming meditation might seem out of reach but everyone can achieve calm - including you.Calm combines extracts from fascinating neurological research with wisdom from history''s great thinkers and the real-life experiences of individuals across the globe. It demystifies mindfulness and shows you the many simple ways to be mindful while carrying on with your life. It is also a beautifully crafted object, filled with artwork and artistry, that will change your perspective by showing you the pleasures of the world anew. Take a walk with nowhere to go, savour a chocolate on the tip of your tongue, plant a seed, doodle aimlessly, turn off your mobile phone for five short minutes. Smile, breathe and go slowly.Calm is divided into eight sections that everyone should have in their life: Nature Work Creativity Children Travel Relationships Food SleepEach section contains a mixture of fascinating research, creative prompts, activities and instructions, sensory stimuli and inspiration. Pick up Calm whenever you need it, dip in and out, read it and choose which bits work best for you.Join the Calm revolution. Calm your mind; change your world.Calm.com@calm

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Book SynopsisWhat''s the difference between succeeding and failing in life''s big moments?In Psyched Up, acclaimed journalist Daniel McGinn explains why mental preparation is the key to mastering any challenge. Examining the latest scientific research into the smartest ways to deal with a flood of adrenaline, increase focus, minimize negative thoughts, and optimize emotions, Psyched Up teaches you what do in the last few minutes before a major event.Drawing on interviews with high-performing professionals such as retired General Stanley McChrystal, NASCAR champion driver Jimmie Johnson and legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, McGinn illustrates how to develop a personal psyching up routine and reveals why introverts and extroverts might employ different methods.Trade ReviewA fascinating read -- Charles Duhigg * author of The Power of Habit *McGinn's strategies can create a winning pre-game routine for anyone -- Arianna Huffington * co-founder of Huffington Post *Psyched Up is an essential user's guide for ensuring you'll be your best when you take centre stage -- Katie Couric * journalist and author of The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives *I can't think of another book that's as helpful as this, whether you're shooting a free throw, taking a big test, giving a toast or on one knee proposing. Read Psyched Up before your next big moment -- Matt Mullenweg * creator of WordPress and CEO of Automatic *This book is a gift for entrepreneurs or anyone else who pitches ideas for a living -- Brad Feld * venture capitalist and co-founder of Techstars *Psyched Up provides a wonderful overview of the science and practicalities of how to perform well when it matters most -- Gretchen Reynolds * New York Times fitness columnist and author of The First 20 Minutes *A wonderful pleasure to read, Psyched Up is an expertly crafted investigation into the vibrating heart of peak performance -- Po Bronson * author of Top Dog and Nurtureshock *Psyched Up offers compelling, entertaining and well-researched advice on how to prepare for stressful situations -- Tony Hsieh * CEO of Zappos.com and author of Delivering Happiness *Daniel McGinn's Psyched Up offers that perfect combination of informative, applicable advice and page-turningly good entertainment' -- Keith Ferrazzi * author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone *

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Book SynopsisEver wondered what''s really going on in your body as you age? Can you really eat to beat cancer or prevent heart disease? These questions and more are answered in Eat Better, Live Longer, helping you make achievable, sensible, science-based changes to your diet from day one. Discover the secrets of long life from centenarians around the world, and explore the 10 simple but meaningful adaptations you can make both to what you eat and to how you eat to follow in their footsteps. A four-week eating plan, with over 110 nutrient-packed recipes, helps you learn to make smarter choices about foods that can reduce your risk of certain diseases and lessen the effects of others. Use this new-found knowledge together with details on how each part of your body changes as you age and which nutrients you need to support support all-round health, helping you live a longer, happier life.Future-proof your life with this science-based superfood approach to discovering

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Book Synopsis** As seen on the Victoria Derbyshire show ** Providing you with everything you''ve ever wanted to know about pregnancy, this is the definitive guide from conception to the first few weeks'' at home with your newborn*** ''I wish there''d been a book like this when I was pregnant. It almost makes me want to have another child. Almost'' Bryony Gordon ***Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan is a revolutionary new guide to pregnancy and childbirth that puts the power firmly in your hands. It won''t tell you what fruit your baby resembles week-by-week, but it will cover the huge shifts happening in your relationships, body, work and emotional life right now, giving you practical tools, tips and real stories to help you make a plan that is uniquely yours yet flexible enough to accommodate whatever your pregnancy, birth and life throw at you.***Further Praise for Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan***''The book has everything a pregnant woman needs ... I''m sure this will be the go-to book for women in years to come'' - Helen Thorn host of the Scummy Mummies podcast''Rebecca is a living, breathing Wonder Woman heroine. In a sea of complicated, important and sometimes angry debate around childbirth, she is a mast to hold onto.'' - Cherry Healey, presenter and author of Letters to My FannyI can''t think of a panicky question I had thought of through either of my pregnancies (and I thought of them at a rate of five per second) that wouldn''t have been answered by this book. I wish I had had it, in fact. A very empowering guide to becoming a mother.'' - Robyn Wilder, The PoolTrade ReviewWhat a reassuring, informative and powerful tool for women! The book has everything a pregnant woman needs and is the perfect combination of facts and figures and personal stories and accounts of birth. I'm sure this will be the go-to book for women for many years to come -- Helen Thorn, host of the 'Scummy Mummies' podcastI wish there'd been a book like this when I was pregnant. It almost makes me want to have another child. Almost -- Bryony GordonRebecca is a living, breathing Wonder Woman heroine. In a sea of complicated, important and sometimes angry debate around childbirth, she is a mast to hold onto. I think she is wonderfully balanced, informed, highly respectful and compassionate -- Cherry Healey, presenter and author of 'Letters to My Fanny'In Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan Rebecca presents information, tips and suggestions about pregnancy, childbirth and the early days of motherhood in an accessible and honest way. Her approach is that every woman is unique and knows her own physical and emotional make up better than anyone else. She therefore avoids taking an ideological position on any issue and never uses words like must, allowed and can't. Instead women are supported to think through what they want and, even when life does not go to plan, to take control for themselves. This rights based approach is refreshing and hugely helpful for women. I loved and highly recommend this book -- Dame Cathy Warwick MSc RM, CEO of Royal College Midwives 2008-2017 and Chair British Pregnancy Advisory ServiceI've spent most of my life as a midwife serving childbearing women and their families, and for the majority of that time, have striven to be open, to be alongside, and to create a unique space for each woman to be herself. Turning each page Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan made my heart leap with joy, as I felt Schiller was trying to do the same. This book provides an expectant mother (or reader) with unbiased, not prescriptive, non-judgemental suggestions when negotiating pregnancy, labour and birth, and the first few weeks of motherhood. The content is easy to read, simple to navigate, with reminders and reference to useful sections. What's more, there is a dedicated website with more references and further reading - an excellent idea to keep content current and topical. Schiller is clear, the book isn't a prescriptive manual, but a resource that aims to support decision making, and to be a 'doula in your pocket' I think this book is THE one for 2018 and beyond, and I'll definitely be recommending to all -- Sheena Byrom, consultant midwife and co-lead of the Midwifery Unit NetworkIt used to be that women could rely on a village to support them through the crazy rollercoaster that is pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. These days, what we invariably get is confusing and conflicting 'advice', endless judgment and crashing guilt. Enter the wonderful Rebecca Schiller, who counters this with wisdom, wit, genuine expertise - and absolutely zero judgement. She is a true sister for our times. -- Clemency Burton-Hill, BBC broadcaster and author of 'Year of Wonder'I picked up this up for a quick flick-through, 45 minutes later I was still deeply engrossed. Such an intelligent, informative and well-rounded guide to having a baby. It covers both the physical process, but also the impact it has on your sense of self. Love it! -- Clemmie Telford, author of the 'Mother of All Lists' blogThis book is wonderful - beautifully written, warm and full of compassion and wisdom. I can't think of a panicky question I had thought of through either of my pregnancies (and I thought of them at a rate of five per second) that wouldn't have been answered by this book. I wish I had had it, in fact. A very empowering guide to becoming a mother. I loved it. -- Robyn Wilder * The Pool *When I gave birth I had Rebecca Schiller by my side, literally. Now every other pregnant woman can have her book. Real talk from real people about the glorious imperfection of it all -- Sophie Heawood, Guardian feature writerYour No-Guilt Pregnancy Plan is destined to become THE BOOK you pass down to your sister with a little nod: as well as all the helpful stuff about babies, it's brilliant on prioritising your own mental health -- Eva WisemanThis is such an important book. I am going to be prescribing it on the NHS to every pregnant woman I meet. -- Dr Rebecca Moore, Perinatal PsychiatristHow very wonderful - there are so few books that present all the information about pregnancy and the following weeks without advising on how it 'should' be done. Rebecca goes out of her way to cover all the options but also shows real empathy for women going through these phases. As someone that has just done it for the third time, the changes are still massive, some bits are brutal, and having a kind voice guide you without judgement is just what any pre- and post-natal woman needs -- Steph Douglas, owner of 'Don't Buy Her Flowers'

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Book SynopsisPreviously a self-published bestseller, Girl Code is being published by Penguin with extra material and new interviews. Girl Code is a roadmap for female entrepreneurs, professionals and ''side hustlers''. Blending personal stories, inspirational quotes and mantras with practical workbook sections, Girl Code will teach you how to build confidence, reconnect with your ''why'', eradicate jealousy and use the power of connection.Master life coach and motivational speaker Cara Alwill Leyba lays down the rules for building a stellar career and extraordinary life. She champions the importance of honesty, vulnerability and positivity and illustrates how women can work together to ensure success. Girl Code is for every woman on the edge of change who is ready to reinvent herself, elevate her thinking and transform her life.Cara Alwill Leyba is a speaker and life coach who encourages women to celebrate themselves and make their happiness a priority. She runs a popular blog called The Champagne Diet and a podcast called Style Your Mind. She was previously at MTV Networks as a digital advertising director. Cara lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE REMARKABLE WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE! If you could share one lesson from your life with every woman, what would it be?Stylist magazine has asked that question of remarkable women from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sport and fashion. With honesty, wit and a serious no-BS attitude, their lessons address the challenges every woman faces today, from climbing the career ladder and finding inner fulfilment, to forging authentic relationships and overcoming life''s setbacks.Each of these impressive women, including actress Romola Garai and comedian Francesca Martinez, has a tale to tell and an experience to share. Empowering, engaging and unapologetically impassioned, their incisive observations will make you think, reflect - and kick serious ass.These are life lessons for women, by women.

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Book SynopsisTrying to cut carbs? Want to enjoy fresh, filling lunches on the go? Plan your low-carb diet and stick to it by creating more than 80 delicious, healthy meals and snacks to eat at work, on the road, or at home. Low-carb eating is a sustainable lifestyle choice for an increasing number of people looking to lose weight, keep their blood sugar stable, or simply avoid the afternoon carb coma. Low Carb on the Go makes fitting a low-carb diet into your busy day as easy as possible with more than 80 modern, vegetable, and protein-packed recipes such as chia seed and turmeric pudding, coconut and vanilla energy balls, and chicken teriyaki with cauliflower rice. Discover tips and tricks for healthy meal prep, and the best way to store and transport your low-carb lunch to keep it tasting fresh. Each recipe contains nutritional information, including the all-important carb count, as well as a handy guide to the prep time and equipment you''ll need.With Low Car

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Book SynopsisOur lives are pretty stressful, from the mountains of work emails to the never-ending life admin, finding time to see friends and family whilst still getting in those gym workouts, and why does everyone on Instagram have all this figured out. Working with crystals is a way to slow that frenetic world down, realign your intentions and find the inner calm we all seek. Some say that crystals are magic, but they''re more than just magic. They have the power to reveal your truest self, the version of you that''s been waiting to be seen and acknowledged. The Crystal Code explains how to the harness the power of these awesome rocks, introducing us to seventy stones and their unique personalities. It will show you how to find the perfect crystals to empower and energize you and will teach you some easy rituals, meditations and crystallized self-care routines. Whether it''s peacock ore to give you more confidence on that nerve-racking first date, white celestite to conquer anx

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Book Synopsis''Rugby is great for the soul,'' he writes, ''but terrible for the body.''Rugby hurts. It demands mental resilience and resistance to pain. It explores character, beyond a capacity to endure punishment.Dylan Hartley, one of England''s most successful captains, tells a story of hard men and harsh truths. From the sixteen-year-old Kiwi who travelled alone to England, to the winner of ninety-seven international caps, he describes with brutal clarity the sport''s increasing demand on players and the toll it takes on their mental health, as well as the untimely injury that shattered his dreams of leading England in the 2019 World Cup.The Hurt is rugby in the raw, a unique insight into the price of sporting obsession.''Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career'' Robert Kitson, Guardian''Anyone who cares about the game, in which he won 97 caps for England and played 250 times for NorthamptonTrade ReviewOne of the best rugby books for years ... Unswervingly honest * The Best Sporting Reads for Christmas, The Times *Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career than the now-retired Dylan Hartley. Never a one dimensional character on or off the field and led England to some famous wins. -- Robert KitsonAnyone wanting to understand England under the coaches Martin Johnson, Stuart Lancaster and Eddie Jones, as well as the mental and physical strains professional rugby take on its players, should start here -- Sports Book of the Year * Sunday Times *Anyone who cares about the game, in which he won 97 caps for England and played 250 times for Northampton, should read Hartley's book -- Don McRae * Guardian *Forthright and striking * Guardian *Fascinating ... No one should underestimate his impact * Rugby World *

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Book SynopsisMeera Lee Patel''s first guided journal, Start Where You Are, inspired thousands of readers through a rare combination of stunning watercolour art and thoughtful, empowering prompts and quotations. Made Out of Stars will pick up the journey once more, encouraging readers to recognize and embrace what makes them truly special. A booster shot of self-care when you need it most, this beautiful, intimate book will be a touchstone for anyone looking to better understand themselves so they can clear out the noise and be who they are.

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Book SynopsisIf you spent one hour a month nurturing your finances for the next twelve months, how would you feel this time next year, what would be different? Mapping out a plan for achieving your big goals and managing everyday spending, Money Lessons is your own pocket financial expert. Whether you have it or not, money is often as difficult to talk about as it is to handle. Many of us will at one point need advice on how to: - Ask for a pay rise - Budget for day-to-day life - Save up to buy a place - Pay for a mortgage - Finance a career move - Budget for a wedding - Get out of debt - Retire comfortably Building on her 15 years of experience helping countless people to make smart financial decisions, Lisa Conway-Hughes tackles these topics in a short guide to being savvy and getting what you want in every stage of your life. During a time of uncertainty, Money Lessons is full of dependable expert knowledge and s

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ORGANIZED MIND ''Everyone we know needs this remarkable book ... Essential for the rest of your life'' Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive'' ''The secrets of ageing well ... a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why'' Sunday Times ____________________________________________ We have long been encouraged to think of old age as synonymous with a decline in skills. Yet recent studies show that our decision making improves as we age, and our happiness levels peak in our eighties. What really happens to our brains as we get older? In The Changing Mind (published in America as Successful Aging), neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author Daniel Levitin invites us to dramatically shift our understanding of aging, demonstrating the many benefits of growing older. He draws on cTrade ReviewThe secrets of ageing well ... Daniel Levitin is a distinguished American neuroscientist and this is a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why * Sunday Times *A fact-filled and optimistic guide to ageing well ... Levitin is an invaluable kind of scientist ... The Changing Mind is replete with curious facts ... Optimism is a life-preserver. His book bubbles with it. Levitin makes a strong case for the consolations if not the joys of age -- John Sutherland * The Times *Optimistic in tone ... Levitin loves to tell stories ... he's a good companion * Evening Standard *Comprehensive and fascinating insight into the evolving human brain. This book could change your life * Professor Stephen Westaby, author of 'Fragile Lives' *None of us can afford to ignore Daniel Levitin's The Changing Mind ... The good news is that it's not all downhill: according to Levitin our decision-making skills and happiness levels actually increase in later life * New Statesman *The idea that your mind has to decline with age is false - and there is plenty we can do to keep it sharp * Telegraph *Neuroscientist Levitin delves into the multiple-trace theory of memory, the ageing microbiome, fats and the brain, the impacts of neural implants, and the joys of non-retirement. A clear-eyed, insightful overview of the neurophysiological healthspan * Nature *Delivers welcome news about the ageing brain: it is happier, quicker and often much healthier than you may imagine * New Scientist *Daniel Levitin's refreshing perspective on ageing will change your opinion on this unique phase of life and challenge the 'slowing down' stereotype. Using a scientific and thoroughly engaging approach, Levitin convinces us that with medical advances alongside positive lifestyle changes described in this book, we can all look forward to older age as a fulfilling and exciting chapter in our lives * Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor’s Kitchen *This is a book that can make things feel a whole lot brighter * Big Issue *If you're planning to age, read this book. Wise, sensitive, and insightful, Levitin shares the tools that allow you to optimize the process * David Eagleman, author of 'The Brain' *A wise, insightful, and beautifully-written book on how we can navigate the waters of time. Helpful for readers at any age. * Daniel Gilbert, author of 'Stumbling on Happiness' *Predictions are perilous, but here's one I can make with certainty: Tomorrow you and I will be older than we are today. That's why you, I, and everyone we know needs this remarkable book. With a scientist's rigour and a storyteller's flair, Daniel Levitin offers a fresh approach to growing older. He debunks the idea that ageing inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better. The Changing Mind is an essential book for the rest of your life. * Daniel H. Pink, author of 'When' and 'Drive' *A compelling primer on our amazingly dynamic brains and the steps we can all take to harness that potential * Dr Rahul Jandial, author of 'Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon' *An uplifting exploration of the brain, and how it does not age as we often fear * Camilla Cavendish, author of 'Extra Time' *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you follow Suzi's advice for everyday living, you could change your life * You *

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Book Synopsis''Funny, kind, generous and smart - I could have done with the wisdom of Flo Perry far sooner'' Dolly AldertonWe talk about feminism in the workplace and we talk about dating after #MeToo, but women''s own patriarchal conditioning can be the hardest enemy to defeat. When it comes to our sex lives, few of us are free of niggling fears and body image insecurities. Rather than enjoying and exploring our bodies uninhibited, we worry about our bikini lines, bulging tummies and whether we''re doing it ''right''.Flo broaches everything from faking it to consent, stress to kink, and how losing your virginity isn''t so different to eating your first chocolate croissant. Her mission is to get more people talking openly about what they do and don''t want from every romantic encounter.Trade ReviewPerry is on the charge to show feminism for the sexy movement it is, and offers it in a hilarious, accessible and completely non-judgemental package. * The Evening Standard *cheeky, sweet and extremely witty...figures of all shapes and sizes and ages and races (clothed and unclothed) contort and grin and dart across the pages, bringing to vivid life Perry's wisdom about as broad sexual quandaries as libido, trust, faking orgasms, consent, body image, pubic hair, nude photos, porn, ghosting, and virginity....an emotionally intelligent discussion about the climate in which women - but not just women - are navigating relationships * The i *Thank God for Flo Perry * The Times *Funny, kind, generous and smart - I could have done with the wisdom of Flo Perry far sooner -- Dolly AldertonFlo Perry is on a mission to improve your sex life...How To Have Feminist Sex is undoubtedly alluring (most books about sex are) but it's also a manual on how to get yours in bed and how to 'have the sex you want'. * Metro *

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Book Synopsis''Roger Kneebone is a legend'' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters''Fascinating and inspiring'' Financial Times''The pandemic has made the necessity of relying on experts evident to all . . . this is a rich exploration of lifelong learning'' GuardianWhat could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone is the expert on experts, having spent a lifetime finding the connections.In Expert, he combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research to map out the path we''re all following - from ''doing time'' as an Apprentice, to developing your ''voice'' and taking on responsibility as a Journeyman, to finally becoming a Master and passing on your skills. As Kneebone shows, although each outcome is different, the journey is always the same. Whether you''re developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, this ground-breaking book reveals the path to mastery.Trade ReviewRoger Kneebone is a legend -- Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff MattersFascinating and inspiring * Financial Times *The doctor stitching together medicine and art -- GuardianExamines the ubiquitous, but understudied, process of becoming an expert -- Richard Webb * New Scientist *Roger Kneebone has an insatiable desire to understand what makes people tick and for years has scratched this itch by bringing together countless interesting people to share their experience and knowledge. This book on experts is a wonderful manifestation of what he has learnt. If you want to do anything better, from surgery to embroidery, you can learn something from this book -- Christopher Peters FRCS, Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon, Imperial College LondonRoger Kneebone describes a journey that has no short cuts and no end. He tracks the inside story of becoming an expert, documenting a time line that stretches from the state of knowing nothing to passing on the wisdom of a lifetime. He draws out common themes between his experiences as a medical student, surgeon, GP, educator, academic, harpsichord player and sometime juggler with those of men and women working creatively in design studios, workshops and performance spaces, all of them now experts in their own fields. His refutation of the view that experts are an irrelevant, 'useless elite' is compelling and chilling in equal measure. Whisper it quietly, but post COVID-19, there is a growing realisation that experts do matter. I wish this book had been available when I was a student - it is full of wisdom, insight, humanity and encouragement. We should all aim to cross the 'ha-ha' -- Susan Standring, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, King's College LondonRoger Kneebone is our foremost expert on expertise. Expert is a desperately important book at a moment when we've begun to wonder just what we might still be good at -- Ken Arnold, Head of Public Programmes at Wellcome CollectionIn a world awash with knowledge, we are in danger of forgetting what it means to be wise. Where knowledge arms us against the onslaughts of the world, wisdom disarms. It takes the risk opening up, to listen and attend, not presuming we already know. Wisdom puts others before ourselves. In this superbly written, passionately argued and very necessary book, Roger Kneebone contends that wisdom, more than knowledge, is the mark of the expert. In whatever vocation, as he shows us, becoming expert is a never-ending, lifelong task. But anyone can commit to it. Those who do should be an example to us all -- Tim Ingold, University of AberdeenMy time spent studying and working in Japan has left me with a deep appreciation for the importance of skill and the mystery of its acquisition. How do we navigate that path from knowing nothing to being able to pass on precious knowledge and experience to the next generation? Roger Kneebone is a supremely thoughtful and sensitive companion on that journey. -- Rebecca Salter RA, President of Royal Academy of ArtsVividly practical -- Andrew Robinson * Nature *

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Book SynopsisYoga can benefit every body, including yours! Discover how to take advantage of all yoga has to offer with this all-encompassing yoga guide. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. Dive straight in to discover: -A visually illustrated yoga guide showcasing diversity in people and their mixed fitness abilities -50 yoga exercises with a minimum of 3 modifications for varyinTrade ReviewGreat for first timers as the easy moves can be adapted for all shapes, sizes and abilities. * Woman's Own *This inclusive guide shows how to tailor yoga to the needs of your body, no matter what your shape, size, age or ability. * Country Living *

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Book Synopsis''This book couldn''t be more needed right now!'' Nigella Lawson''Ruby has a uniquely vibrant and clever way of thinking'' Elizabeth Day ''The antidote to all Covid angst'' Kathy Lette___________________________Bestselling author and comedian, Ruby Wax, uses her iconic wit and expertise to equip readers with a positive roadmap for a kinder, brighter world and better mental health. As we begin to see the green shoots of a post-pandemic world, Ruby Wax''s clever and witty And Now for the Good News is the blueprint we all need for achieving a kinder, more compassionate world. Brimming with practical learnings, Ruby gives readers the opportunity to create lasting positive change and provides us all with a much-needed tonic for better mental health and wellbeing. She has spent the last three years speaking to the people who are spearheading the latest innovation and influencing a brighter future for humanity. From the communities being designed to eradicate loneliness and the companies putting their employees'' happiness first, to the impressive AI technology teaching children with learning difficulties and taking literacy levels higher than ever before. And Now for the Good News distils her inspiring findings into key practical takeaways for all. Ruby''s here to provide us all with a positive roadmap for a brighter world and most importantly, for better mental wellbeing. ___________________________''A fantastic tonic for the universal malaise'' Ian McKellen ''Ruby can always be guaranteed to lift your spirits!'' Annie Lennox Trade ReviewI think at this point in time we're all in need of as much good news as we can get! Ruby can always be guaranteed to lift your spirits! * Annie Lennox *In a world of relentlessly worrying news, finally a moment of good. I adored reading And Now for the Good News - truly there is hope * Emma Freud * I adored interviewing Ruby: she has such a fizzing, uniquely vibrant and clever way of thinking about things. And I've wanted her on the podcast for ages because she does such important work * Elizabeth Day *Easy-to-read and interesting take on (...) what's good in the world * People Magazine *In her imitable style, Ruby describes her global journey to hunt out people inventing a better world (...) self-compassion is at the heart of Ruby's philosophy * Waitrose Magazine *It's the antidote to all Covid angst life anxieties & proves that optimism is not an eye disease * Kathy Lette *I am reading and finding on every page a delicious morsel * Celia Imrie on Twitter *It is nice even to think about Good News. Thank you for the book @Rubywax! * Neil Gaiman on Twitter *@Rubywax's New book is out on 17th September and it's GOOD NEWS. She explores the goodness out there and how to cultivate it * Miranda Hart *This is a good read by my friend Ruby Wax and it's actually positive about the future, which I must say isn't something that often occurs to me about the future. Also, it's funny which I think is very important. And finally, Ruby has neither paid me, blackmailed me or threatened me to make me say this * Jo Brand on Instagram *A new book by Ruby is in itself Good News! It sounds like a tonic for the universal malaise * Ian McKellen on Twitter *This book couldn't be more needed right now! * Nigella Lawson on Twitter *I loved it! * Claudia Winkleman on Twitter *A book celebrating what's good in the world (...) despite Covid-19, climate change and general political nastiness, there's so much good stuff going on. And we can improve our lives by leaps and bounds if we embrace it * Woman's Weekly *Inspirational * Jewish Chronicle *The book the world NEEDS right now by one of my heroes * Scarlett Curtis *

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Book SynopsisThe remarkable true story of one man''s inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country. Now including an exclusive bonus chapter . . . ''A great and inspirational read'' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive''Inspiring'' INDEPENDENT''An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion'' RAYNOR WINN, bestselling author of The Salt PathAS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST______Jake Tyler had forgotten how to feel alive.With only a pair of boots and a backpack, he set off on a 3000-mile walk around Britain - along coastal paths, over mountains, through every national park.His journey became his road to recovery. On it he rediscovered the British landscape, the extraordinary kindness of strangers and most importantly, his place in the world.This is his inspiring story, away from the wild edge.______''Jake you have changed people''s lives . . . we are all fans!'' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio''An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful'' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2''What makes Tyler''s book so compelling is his honesty, whether he''s conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape'' Sunday Express''Inspiring . . . It''s something that will help many through these dark times'' Bryony Gordon''This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain''s beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute'' Mirror''So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant'' Express''A tale told with courageous honesty. There''s much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive'' BBC Countryfile ''A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times'' National GeographicTrade ReviewA great and inspirational read -- Matt HaigInspiring * Independent *An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion -- Raynor WinnInspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times -- Bryony GordonJake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans! -- Chris EvansWhat makes Tyler's book so compelling is his honesty, whether he's conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape * Sunday Express *A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times * National Geographic *By simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]! -- Bryony GordonAn incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful -- Zoe Ball * BBC Radio 2 *So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant * Express *A tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive * BBC Countryfile *This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute * Mirror *An unlikely challenge: to circumnavigate Britain on foot, carrying little more than a tent and a compass . . . brought [Jake Tyler] back from the brink. It was human kindness that kept him going * Daily Telegraph *An inspiring ode to nature and humanity * Woman & Home *Well worth a read -- Nick KnowlesRemarkable . . . An adventure memoir with a vulnerable heart, this is a winning book because it really humanises men's mental health struggles and acts as an inspirational guide to understanding yourself by reaching out into the world * The Book of Man *His story is an inspiration * Country Living *By simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]! * Bryony Gordon *

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Book SynopsisHuw Richards has been growing organic food in his family's garden for the last 17 years and recently launched Abundance Academy - online courses on garden productivity. Huw's YouTube channel has over 500,000 subscribers - the most popular videos have more than 3 million views. Huw has written three books with DK, Veg in One Bed (2019), Grow Food For Free (2020) and The Vegetable Grower's Handbook (2022).

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Book SynopsisHow you dress matters. What you wear affects your mood, how you feel about yourself and how others think about you. As an Ivy League educated therapist, publicist, former model and fashion designer, Dawnn Karen is an authority on the use of clothing to express identity and boost mood. Karen has spent years studying the relationship between attire and attitude, and her clients range from high-powered executives and politicians, to new parents and people who have recently experienced a major life change or trauma. Drawing on her research and work with clients, Karen will teach you how to: dress to enhance your mood avoid the ''I have nothing to wear'' feeling take the stress out of getting ready project confidence at work repurpose the wardrobe you already have Packed with practical tips and cutting-edge advice, Dress Your Best Life will empower you to make the right clothing choices forTrade ReviewA wardrobe whisperer, Karen is the salve for all your fashion anxieties * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisLooking after yourself has never been easier than with Simply Good For You, packed with over a hundred delicious, quick and no-nonsense recipes that are as healthy as they are tasty''100 LIGHT & COLOURFUL RECIPES. TASTY STUFF'' METRO''ONE OF THE BEST HEALTHY COOKBOOKS'' MAIL ONLINEThe delicious new cookbook from the No. 1 bestselling author and leading nutritionist Amelia Freer ___________ Amelia Freer is a No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and renowned nutritional therapist, who A-listers turn to when they want to look and feel great. In this beautiful cookbook, discover 100 quick and easy recipes for varied and tempting dishes that are, quite simply, good for you. Recipes include: BREAKFAST - Butternut Baked Beans, Fruity Breakfast Crumble Bars LUNCH - Lentil & Lemon Chicken Salad, Vegetable & Feta Fritters DINNER - Harissa Prawn SkewersTrade ReviewNow we can all get Amelia's nutritional expertise in this beautiful cookbook with 100 quick and easy recipes for varied and tempting dishes that really are good for us * Mail Online, The best healthy cookbooks *Superstar nutritionist Amelia Freer's fourth book contains 100 light and colourful recipes from Lentil and Lemon Chicken Salad to Vegetable & Feta Fritters and Prawn Skewers with Herbed Broccoli Rice. Tasty stuff * Metro *Quick and easy recipes that hit the right nutritional spot * Sunday Telegraph *If you don't have the time or inclination to spend hours in the kitchen (who does?) but still want some healthy, wholesome recipes, look no further than Simply Good For You * Healthista *Amelia Freer's fad-free diet plans are a hit with the A-list. The recipe collection is a record of everything Freer's been feeding her family for the last two years * Evening Standard *100 recipes that have speed, ease, affordability and balanced nourishment as their watchwords * Waitrose Weekend *Crammed with simple, idiot-proof recipes. Does exactly what it says on the tin * Evening Standard *Amelia makes healthy food simple and accessible. You'll be feeling good in more ways than one * Women's Health *I am all for simple recipes that are easy to follow and her dishes are packed with flavour * Aldo Zilli, Daily Express *Eating what's good for you doesn't have to be complicated, as these delicious recipes demonstrate * Sainsbury's Magazine *Unashamedly easy cooking for real life while still providing balanced nourishment and exciting flavours * Your Healthy Living *Resolved to eat more healthily? Nutritional therapist Amelia Freer's delicious, easy recipes are the answer * Saga Magazine *Amelia Freer's new book Simply Good For You holds host to 100 quick and tasty recipes. Your skin will thank you for it * Get the Gloss *Amelia Freer brings simplicity back into the kitchen with these wholesome recipes. There's something for everyone * Be Kind *A worthy buy. Filled with 100 quick, easy and varied recipes - each one as speedy, simple and nourishing as can be * Luxe *Amelia Freer really knows what she's talking about when it comes to crafting simple meals that really make a difference to physical health and mental wellbeing. Simply Good for You is a wonderful collection of life-changing recipes * Decor Kitchens & Interiors *Quick, simple, healthy recipes * Country and Townhouse *A bible of 100 speedy, simple recipes packed with goodness * Appetite Magazine *Bursting with goodness * Natural Health *Praise for Amelia Freer: * : *The nutritionist who has helped numerous celebrities shape up * Daily Mail *Amelia Freer has taught me so much about food...[you] have to fuel your body correctly * Victoria Beckham *Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in two week * Sam Smith *Focused on nutritious fare, whatever your dietary requirements. A total crowd-pleaser * Talktalk *Celebrates the joy and the nutrition of food, and features over a hundred delicious, quick and non-nonsense recipes that are as healthy as they are tasty * The Grace Tales *Amelia treats good nutrition as a celebration of good food by creating easy recipes you can trust * Healthy Food Guide *

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Book Synopsis''Extraordinary. This book will inspire you to reach your full potential'' Jason Fox Are you stuck in a rut? Do you have more to give? Do you dream of leading a different life?Ben Williams was struggling with drug addiction and battling suicidal thoughts when he saw an advert for the Royal Marines Commandos that changed his life forever. Serving ten years in the Commandos, he learnt important lessons about purpose, integrity, motivation and teamwork. Leaving the Commandos because of injury, Ben set up a coaching business that has helped high-performance companies and professional sports teams like the England Football Squad, coaching them in the build-up to their outstanding performance at the 2018 World Cup. Now Ben is sharing his principles for success. In Commando Mindset, Ben reveals his process for achieving goals of any size to help you take your life to the next level. Inside you''ll learn how to:- identify your personal inTrade ReviewExtraordinary. This book will inspire you to reach your full potential -- Jason FoxA genuinely game changing book! Commando Mindset holds you to account passing responsibility back to you in the most empowering wayRedefine what impossible means * Daily Mail *A great book * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisBored of feeling stuck and repeating the same situations, again and again? Luna is your definitive guide to finally making the changes in your life that you''ve been waiting for: the mystical way. You can expect a combination of Moon teachings, astrology, rituals, crystals, meditations and Tarot, that you can use to align with the Moon''s cycles. Tamara will guide you through Waning Moon Rituals to help you move on from your ex and let go of what''s been holding you back. New Moon Rituals to activate some game-changing intentions to make your version of success and happiness reality. Waxing Moon Rituals to support you to feel more energised and motivated. Full Moon Rituals to help you get a long-awaited pay-rise and a love spell for when you need a boost in your romantic life. You''ll learn ways to amplify your intuition to make your life easier and feel confident about your decisions. Gain a deeper connection with the Moon and ultimately, yourself.Luna is here to illuminate, heal and transform every aspect of your life with the Moon''s power.It''s time to step into your highest potential.

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Book SynopsisIdeal for early years to KS1 children who are learning at home. Daisy Upton has two little kids. She loves them - but they drive her mad. So, to try and keep her sanity she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born. In her first book, she has collected 150+ games that take 5 minutes to set up & 5 minutes to tidy up.From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, it''s a recipe book for guilt free parenting! And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?GIVE ME FIVE is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace.Also available: Five Minute Mum: Time For School Five Minute Mum: On the GoI love Five Minute Mum. She''s managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don''t require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute.Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy MumTrade ReviewThis book is amazing. The book has 100s of the easiest best ideas! Honestly it's AMAZING. I think everyone should have this book. * Liv Lewis, Ultimate Girl Gang *So many fab ideas in here! Love it. * Rosie Ramsey *I want to recommend this brilliant book called Five Minute Mum by the lovely Daisy Upton. She basically came up with 150 different activities you can do with your kids that take five minutes to set up and five minutes to put away. * Tova Leigh *Daisy has created a book for the whole family, making rainy days enjoyable! It is empowering as a Mum to know with every game you are helping your children build knowledge and skills. * Emma Jaulin, MumTalk Podcast *

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Book SynopsisMake aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this comprehensive holistic healing guide. If you''re in search of a more natural approach to health and wellbeing, expert Louise Robinson has created over 40 bespoke remedies, blends, and rituals to transform your body and mind - the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Science now supports what practitioners have long known: that oils derived from plants have powerful therapeutic properties, working holistically on mind, body, and spirit. From massage oils to boost immunity, to room diffusers to help you sleep - this book is your complete guide to essential oils and their healing properties. Harness the power of essential oils and discover:- What aromatherapy is and the benefits of the practice- How essential oils work - What ingredients and equipment you will need to get started- How to use essential oils safely with guidance to boTrade ReviewThis little book of self-care shares the perfect blend of essential oils to care for and heal yourself, combined with massage routines, yoga, meditation, and breathwork * Happiful *

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times book of the monthIt has never been more important for business leaders to look to the future. Yet, when we are living through some of the most uncertain times we have ever faced, it can feel daunting to know where to start. In Future-Proof Your Business, applied futurist Tom Cheesewright will reveal industry techniques and tools to help you: - Scan the near horizon for incoming shocks- Look to the far future to define long-term strategy- Accelerate decision-making in your business- Delegate power to the front line, speeding your response- Streamline your organisation so it''s agile and can adapt to changeIn our uncertain times, leaders who keep their focus on the future will be the ones who prevail.Trade ReviewA Financial Times book of the month * The Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisWhether you''ve barely recovered from spending lockdown with your other half or desperately heading to the clubs to meet ''the one'', SH**GED. MARRIED. ANNOYED. is here to see you through . . .THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE STARS OF THE CHART-TOPPING PODCASTNOW FEATURING A BONUS CHAPTER''An absolute triumph'' Daisy May Cooper''These two are bloody hilarious'' Zoe Sugg''A hilarious look at the highs and lows of relationships'' Sun__________SH**GED.Hitting the bars, necking drinks and necking strangers, stumbling home, one-night-stands, nightmare dates, thinking this one''s alright, ghosting, tears, more drinking, living off late-night chips.MARRIED.Meeting ''the one'', weekends away, moving in, declaring life-long love, stags and hens, the perfect wedding, the honeymoon period, getting through the hard bits together, starting a family.ANNOYED.Can you close the bathroom door if you''re doing that? Sleepless nights, arguing about whose turn it is to change the baby''s nappy, toys everywhere, only having two drinks, still being hungover, wondering when it all stopped being easy.Whether you''re sh**ged, married, annoyed, or all of the above, Chris and Rosie Ramsey write hilariously and with honesty about the ups and downs of dating, relationships, arguing, parenting and everything in between.Trade ReviewA hilarious look at the highs and lows of relationships * Sun *Laughed 'til I cried reading this. An absolute triumph! * Daisy May Cooper *These two are the BEST people and bloody hilarious * Zoe Sugg *

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Book SynopsisDrawing on his work with elite athletes, the world''s first sports psychotherapist on what to do when life throws you a curveball''Cracking tales, a great read'' Nigel Owens MBE, rugby union referee''Absolutely fascinating . . . a genuine must-read for anyone interested in the human side of sport'' Peter Drury, football commentatorElite athletes play out their lives in the most public of arenas. Everything they do is analysed in real time and then picked apart in the pub and in the press afterwards. ''Why did they miss that penalty?'', ''What made them fall at the first jump?'', ''That press conference was a bit weird.'' We can all speculate, but what''s really going on? In Keeping Your Head in the Game we peer into this highly confidential world. We follow the journeys of ten athletes in their therapy sessions with sports psychotherapist Gary Bloom, from a rugby player arrested for a drunken brawl, through aTrade ReviewLove this book. It's about time someone wrote about the emotional life of athletes and Gary really does this justice. These are some cracking tales and it's a great read -- Nigel Owens MBE, rugby union refereeThe only psychotherapist to work within a professional football club . . . It is not just extremes of behaviour that trouble him. The more he peers inside sport - with up to 40 footballers, plus leading rugby players, cricketers and jockeys among his clients - he sees forbidding cultures . . . This is beyond patching up athletes with an encouraging word to get through a Saturday afternoon, or the odd team talk from a sports psychologist . . . He is selling the best of all worlds; a balanced athlete who is more self-aware and, therefore, more productive . . . "Happier players play better . . ." he concludes. He will find no argument here -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *the first book of its kind, which peers into the confidential world of athletes' therapy sessions - and offers insights into boosting or treating mental health -- Etan Smallman * inews.co.uk *This is a book for anyone interested in competitive sport, what people have to do to get to the top and what that can do to the human psyche -- Catherine Jackson, journalist and former editor of Therapy TodayAbsolutely fascinating . . . a genuine MUST for anyone interested in the human side of sport . . . very readable and accessible . . . It is comforting to realise that everyone - from global superstar to young aspirant - suffers from profound uncertainty of one sort or another . . . This book will promote greater kindness and understanding . . . Heartily recommended for any 'thinking' sports-lover -- Peter Drury, football commentatorIt's amazing how football clubs invest in repairing the bodies of their players whilst largely ignoring their minds. Elite athletes are just as fragile as the rest of us. Happily change is on the way and this must-read book will only accelerate that -- Jon Champion, football commentator

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