Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisBe inspired by Spider-Man, the neighbourhood hero who balances his great powers with great responsibility.This web-swinging Avenger will stop at nothing to save those in need and is hugely loyal to friends and family. In the pages of this book, learn to think on your feet and, like Spider-Man, always have a witty comeback at the ready, even when backed into a corner.Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and handy lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios'' blockbuster movies, such as 2019''s Spider-Man: Far From Home and 2021''s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Be More Spider-Man is the ideal gift for your family, friends, colleagues - in fact, your whole neighbourhood! 2022 MARVEL 2022 CPII.

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Book SynopsisStart the conversation and help children open up about peer relationships with Let''s Talk About Friendship.Featuring a beautifully illustrated book and 20 accompanying conversation cards, Let''s Talk About Friendship inspires thoughtful discussions between adults and children, helping young people to speak about relationships with their peers and the bonds they are developing to encourage social and emotional wellbeing.Whether it''s workshopping interpersonal skills that can help build relationships, or providing a child with the tools to cope in situations where he or she feels left out, the activities and exercises inside use prompts and images to discuss important issues with a focus on mental wellbeing and understanding. This set allows adults to engage with children on an emotional level, helping them to develop important social connections, as well as growing their compassion, communication and effective listening skills.

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Book SynopsisJoin the global movement and challenge your family to match screen time with outdoor time-with hundreds of fun, fresh-air ideas.Did you know that the average child in the UK spends more than 1,000 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organised by season to help you find something you can do every day. Play leaf pile games, take a hot chocolate hike, make corn husk dolls, go on an animal home hunt, and much more with hundreds of ideas for all ages, abilities, and family types.No matter how busy you are, this book gives you all the ideas, photos, activity instructions, and inspiration you need to get outdoors with your family all year round.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what you really want from work - and how to get there - with this empowering, practical guide from expert career coach Rachel SchofieldAS SEEN IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGONE OF THE TELEGRAPH''S BEST SELF-HELP BOOKS OF 2023''A doable plan to make changes that''ll stick. This is the only book you need to take the leap'' STYLISTAre you dreaming of a new career? Or do you just want more out of your job? Either way, The Career Change Guide ensures that work works for you . . .__________This empowering, practical guide takes the confusion, fear and indecision out of career change.Whether making small adjustments or life-changing moves, it provides simple, achievable steps to turn your dreams into reality.The Career Change Guide will help you investigate your skills as well as discover your drives, interests and inspirations. It will take you on a structured five step journey. . . Preparing Reflecting Imagining & Designing Taking Action Keeping Going . . . to lead you to the job of your dreams.You''ll learn to . . .- Be clear about who you are and the work and life you want- Devise and explore career ideas- Tackle self-doubt and build confidence- Design an action plan for changeThe Career Change Guide is your first step to a better career and a happier life.So enough procrastination. . . are we doing this, or aren''t we?Trade ReviewRachel Schofield's book is hitting the zeitgeist perfectly, offering a doable plan to make changes that'll stick. From retraining your brain and making a move from your current safe space to actively detailing how you'd like your new job to look, this is the only book you need to take the leap * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisBen Le Fort is an economist and writer. He is the founder and author of Making of a Millionaire, a newsletter published via Medium & Substack to his 80,000+ readers. He is dedicated to researching complex financial topics, providing his readers with digestible takeaways, and encouraging better personal finance habits. Ben's own investment journey has seen him go from paying off his student debt in 2015 to becoming a millionaire.

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Book SynopsisBuild The Damn Thing is a battle-tested guide for every entrepreneur who the establishment has excluded. Finney, an investor and startup champion, explains how to build a business from the ground up; from developing a business plan to finding investors, growing a team, and refining a product. Finney empowers entrepreneurs to take advantage of their unique networks; arms readers with responses to investors who say, great pitch but I just don''t do Black women; and inspires them to overcome naysayers. For all the Builders striving to build their businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated them: this is the essential guide to knowing, breaking, remaking and building your own rules of entrepreneurship in a startup and investing world designed by the Entitleds.Don''t wait for the system to let you in - break down the door and build your damn thing.Trade ReviewHaving been an entrepreneur and founder for over 20 years, I have read my fair share of business books but Build The Damn Thing is like nothing else I've read! Kathryn's honest insights and 'tell it like it is' approach to building is not only refreshing...it's necessary; especially in a time when so much is at stake. I greatly appreciate the attention to principles typically glossed over-or completely ignored-in most books about entrepreneurship, like the importance of core values. That, for me, makes Build The Damn Thing a must-read for any aspiring startup founder grounded in commitment and responsibility. -- Diana Verde Nieto, founder and CEO of Positive LuxuryAn inspiring and galvanising guide to starting a business for anyone who finds themselves on the outside trying to break in. Filled with motivating and practical advice, this is a must read for every aspiring entrepreneur. -- Kanya King, founder of MOBOHard earned knowledge, practical advice and an authentic engaging style combine to make this business building primer a must read for both wantrepreneurs and early stage business builders. The author's enthusiastic mantra "you got this" is a timely rallying cry for all of us. I plan to continue building the damn thing. -- Eric Collins, author of We Don't Need PermissionA guide to compete against the odds! What you might perceive to be a negative attribute, could very well be your superpower! -- Bianca Miller-Cole, Founder and CEO of The Be Group and author of Self-Made and The Business Survival KitKathryn has done an incredible job breaking down the steps of how any entrepreneur can be successful on this business journey with practical and tangle steps. Such an easy read which I'm sure will help so many achieve their goals in business - great book! -- Byron Cole, author of Self-Made and The Business Survival Kit

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey to living your most fulfilling, authentic life with the help of life coach Fiona Buckland__________You are not in the waiting room of life. This is it. You sense you have more potential, more to give to your life, more of you - but the way forward isn''t clear.You''re not alone. This is a practical guide to fulfilling your potential and living authentically - to finding your own path in life, based not upon fleeting happiness, but on fulfilment and meaning.Life coach Fiona Buckland expertly guides you through twelve key steps, using reflections, activities and insights from her coaching casebook and her own personal experience to keep you going on this journey.You''ll discover how to . . . Separate From Your Old Scripts Build Your Compass Make Peace With Inner Critics & Saboteurs Find Allies Replenish your Energy

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Book SynopsisExplore the impact diet and lifestyle can have on fertility, and boost your chances of conception with over 60 delicious recipes.While some people looking to conceive can become pregnant quickly, this is not the case for all. In fact, just over 15 per cent of people trying for a baby will take longer than a year trying to conceive - a statistic that immediately puts them into a bracket labelled infertile. In the UK, fertility problems affect 1 in 7 heterosexual couples and in around 40 per cent of those cases it''s a fertility issue for both partners. While there can be a variety of reasons for this, there are lifestyle choices - predominantly dietary - that people can make that increase the chance of conception. Ro Huntriss breaks down the science behind the effect nutrition can have on fertility. Split into two halves, the first chapter offers the science and research behind the dietary choices being advocated, while the second chapter includes over 60 inspi

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Book Synopsis''Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and its machinations'' Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times-bestselling author of The Whole-Brain Child________________________TURN STRESS INTO STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE IN JUST SEVEN DAYSOur lives have become increasingly stressful. Whether it''s our to-do lists, deadlines, difficult conversations or crises small or large, our waking hours are filled with constant stressors. We can''t eliminate stress - it will always be woven into our lives and part of everything from parenting and careers, to reaching big life dreams. However, this book will help you to ''stress better'' and become more resilient. World-renowned psychologist, Dr Elissa Epel, distils her years of research into a practical seven-day plan to transform our relationship with stress in just seven days. The secret to tackling stress is not to avoid it but to experience it differently. She offers simple, actionablTrade Review'A preeminent expert sheds light on how to handle the daily hassles of life. It's not just a manual for managing stress-it's a toolkit for preventing it' -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again'Elissa Epel, one of our foremost stress researchers, presents a richly researched yet practical and straightforward program for abating and preventing the many deleterious impacts of stress, a modern epidemic in our daily lives. In today's highly stressed and fractured society, this book is salve for mind and body' -- Gabor Maté, MD, author of The Myth of Normal'Elissa Epel reveals a welcomed truth: to master stress is not to avoid it but to move through it. With simplicity and wisdom, Epel teaches readers how to navigate stress with vibrancy, vitality, and joy' -- Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author and host of Where Should We Begin'A powerhouse of science and practical, clear and feasible wisdom that applies to us all' -- Psychology Today'Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and it's machinations-how it can damage our health but more importantly, how we can use it for good' -- Daniel Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA, New York Times best selling author, Whole Brain Child, Brainstorm, No Drama Discipline'The Stress Prescription is an incredibly wise guide with simple, powerful advice. If you incorporate even one of these daily practices it will lower your stress and boost your emotional well-being and health' -- Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global'Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and how we can transform it for good. She is a gifted teacher and translator of the mind-body mechanisms, making them accessible and useful' -- Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Intraconnected'The perfect prescription for this moment in time and outside of time' -- —Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and author of The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Mindfulness for All

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Book SynopsisDr Philippa Kaye is a GP, presenter, author, and mother of three. She is a media advisor on many aspects of medicine, particularly women's health. She is a regular doctor on This Morning, and often appears on Sky and Channel 5 news, BBC Radio London, Woman's House, LBC, Radio 5 Live.Trade ReviewWhat's striking, reading this fact-stuffed book - the first in a "body literacy library" series - are the many small pockets of misinformation that persist and how profoundly they can affect us. Bra sizing is absurdly confusing, and 80 per cent of women wear poorly fitting bras. Kaye offers pages of guidance. -- Anna Maxted * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe manual every amateur wild swimmer needs to read before diving in.Whether you want to explore remote beaches and mountain lochs, improve your confidence in open water, refine your swimming technique, or have a race or long-distance swim challenge coming up, How to Wild Swim offers the perfect practical foundation to help you find your perfect adventure and achieve your goal.This body conditioning sport is praised for not only making us stronger and healthier but also happier too. Wetsuits are optional, in fact no expensive gear is essential. Nailing the how-to, however, is key. Expert wild swimmer Ella Foote offers the ultimate guide to mastering the practicalities and techniques, and answers your most frequently asked questions so that you can feel safe, have fun, and re-energize.So no matter what your goal - short wild swims and weekend breaks, to full adventure swimming expeditions and off-grid holidays - dive right in and submerge yoursel

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Book SynopsisOne of the UK's best-loved psychotherapists reveals the blind spots that are clouding our judgement and affecting our relationships, and shares the tools to overcome themHave you ever had a conversation with a friend or relative that's hit a nerve and you can't figure out why it bothered you so much? Over the course of her 15-year career, Emma has discovered that the root of this pain and confusion often lies in a blind spot: a gap in our awareness that distorts how we perceive ourselves and our loved ones which, left unchallenged, can leave us feeling unloved, insecure or overwhelmed.In What am I Missing? Emma reveals the four blind spot profiles along with client case studies to demonstrate how they show up in daily life, and exercises to help us see past them:Are you THE GLADIATOR, determined but missing trust?THE BRIDGE, easy-going but missing authenticity?THE HUSTLER, charming but missing se

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Book SynopsisTake control of your happiness, learn to love yourself, and get the life of your dreams . . . all with your next cup of coffee!Do you want to live an inspired life of sparkling adventure and achieve goals you never thought possible? Start with Coffee Self-Talk.This accessible, powerful routine will show you how to start every day with positivity and energy. By taking just five minutes each morning to practise the art of self-talk, you can reframe the way you think about yourself and prime your mind for happiness, success and self-love.With included self-talk scripts, guidance on how to personalise them for your own goals, and blank pages for journaling and creating your own affirmations, this book will help you: Learn to love yourself Unlock happiness, resilience, and confidence Change your bad habits Attract wealth, success, and prosperityNo matter

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to unlock your true potential through the power of crystals with this insightful guide from TikTok superstar Athena''s Crystals.__________The life of your dreams is within your reach - and you already have what it takes to get it.Georgina Easterbrook, founder of Athena''s Crystals and TikTok sensation, is your divine guide who will teach you how to harness the power of crystals and take control of seven key aspects of your life:LOVEMONEYHEALINGCONFIDENCEPROTECTIONMANIFESTINGHAPPINESSWhether it''s romantic love, emotional healing, achieving your career goals or manifesting your deepest desires, there is a crystal to help you every step of the way, from the mindful energy of Sodalite to the self-love brought by Rose Quartz. And with Georgina guiding you through every step, you can build a future that aligns with your innermost goals . . .In Spring, use Seraphinite if you''re ready for some real change in your life.For the lunar eclipse in Scorpio, dive deep into your emotions with Labradorite, the stone of self-discovery.As we grow towards Summer, use Amazonite to embrace self-expression without anxiety, inspired by the Sun in Leo.You can make your dreams a reality - all you need to do to tap into your inner voice is follow the crystal path.

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST ''Required reading for everyone who lives in an unruly human body... elegant, fierce, and profound'' Roxane GaySize discrimination harms everyone. Acclaimed philosopher Kate Manne shows how to combat it.For as long as she can remember, Kate Manne has wanted to be smaller. She can tell you what she weighed on any significant occasion: her wedding day, the day she became a professor, the day her daughter was born. She''s been bullied and belittled for her size, leading to extreme dieting. As a feminist philosopher, she wanted to believe that she was exempt from the cultural gaslighting that compels so many of us to ignore our hunger. But she was not.Blending intimate stories with trenchant analysis, Manne shows why fatphobia matters, now more than ever. Over the last decades, bias has waned in every category except one: body size. Here she examines how anti-fatness operates how it leads us to make devastating assumptions about a person''s attractiveness, fortitude and intellect, and how it intersects with other systems of oppression. Fatphobia is responsible for wage gaps, medical neglect and poor educational outcomes. It is a straitjacket, restricting our freedom, our movement, our potential. Fatphobia is a social justice issue.In this urgent call to action, Manne proposes a new politics of body reflexivity' -- a radical re-evaluation of who our bodies exist in the world for: ourselves and no one else. When it comes to fatphobia, the solution is not to love our bodies more. Instead, we must dismantle the forces that control and constrain us, and remake the world to accommodate people of every size. Trade ReviewRequired reading for everyone who lives in an unruly human body. Manne has crafted an elegant, fierce, and profound argument for fighting fat oppression in ourselves, our communities, our culture -- Roxane GayAn essential book of impossible-to-overstate importance, Unshrinking is a lucid, vital addition to the fat canon -- Carmen Maria MachadoA clarion call for fat people to be liberated * Mail on Sunday *A vital social justice issue ... Kate Manne's words will make you feel anger at how fatphobia has harmed the minds and bodies of so many * Psychologies *Trust Kate Manne to provide the clearest statement of the problems of the twenty-first century. She shows us, through science, reason, and human experience, the moral failure of fatphobia, in direct contradiction of the widespread and toxic narrative of fatness as a moral failing -- Emily NagoskiA tour de force that only someone with Kate Manne's particular mix of rigor, clarity, and writerly skill could pull off—a must-read, no matter your body size, and an unignorable call to action -- Anne Helen PetersonKate Manne lays bare the sinister power of fatphobia—its pervasiveness, its roots in anti-Blackness, its shoddy logic—and argues beautifully and clearly for the moral necessity to resist it. Both trenchant and moving, Unshrinking is a long overdue reckoning and a manifesto for true intersectionality -- Kimberlé CrenshawAs someone raised in the era of 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,' I am beyond grateful to Kate Manne for ushering in the era of Unshrinking. This book is a tasty, tasty takedown of diet culture and a firm-but-gentle guide to finally getting free from fatphobia - individually, collectively, and within society at large. Is it too much to say that Manne has written a big, fat masterpiece? -- Jessica DeFinoTo be fat in a thin-obsessed world is to be treated as a moral failure all the time. Through impeccable research, compelling writing, and refreshing honesty, Unshrinking undoes so much of that undeserved shame. . . . A rich text for the ages, one we should all read, especially if we desire to create a world that treats fat people with more dignity and less disdain than this one -- Evette DionneIf you have ever struggled to feel safe in your body as it is; if you have ever wondered who your body is for, Manne has articulated the answers: Our bodies belong to us. We are all better for her work -- Virginia Sole-SmithAn intimate and razor-sharp examination of fatphobia to expose the gaslighting, double standards and conditioning behind size discrimination. Manne’s new framework of “body reflexivity” offers valuable new ways and words to fight the existing power structures of fat oppression * Ms. Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA complete workout for the mind, body, and soul with classic, authentic yoga from the country of its origin.Authentic, restorative, and holistic, How to Fall in Love with Yoga is a stroll through the world of yoga, where Sarvesh Shashi, the author, encourages readers to experience the different facets of the practice. Through four key goals and accompanying poses and flows, the author does a deep dive into the basics of the practice. It is contemplative and inclusive, peppered, on occasion, with personal notes and experiences.How to Fall in Love with Yoga is as much about the body as it is about the spirit, and as much about fitness as it is about mindfulness.Dive into this calming yoga book to discover:-A step-by-step yoga in classic DK style.-Complex poses made simple in an illustrative style.-Features benefits and notes from Sarvesh Shashi for beginners.-Detailed meditative techniques at the end of each chapter to bring focus to mindfulness.-Keynotes from Sarvesh Shashi, who shares his experiences and knowledge help readers understand the key philosophy of yoga.Not bound by age, school, or style, it will reach into the heart of yoga, cutting through all the noise to share with the reader what is true to the authentic and original form of the practice. The book will contain a youthful flavour as it walks the yogi for there is a yogi within us through different postures while providing the reader with context, additional information, and valuable tips.The poses and goals are practical and aim to build a love for the practice. It is why each section ends with meditation to help the practitioner relax and focus at the end of their goal.

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Men are responsible for all unwanted pregnancies. Why? Ovulation is involuntary. Ejaculation is not. It is also true that...- Men are 50 times more fertile than women- Birth control is hard to access, use, and comes with numerous side effects- Vasectomies are less risky than tubal litigationsYet, it''s women who are expected to do the work of pregnancy prevention. Why must women be responsible for men''s bodies, as well as their own?Rather than endlessly exploring how and why we control women''s bodies in the highly polarised anti-abortion and pro-choice ''debate'', Ejaculate Responsibly makes a witty and unflinching case for why men must be held accountable for their reproductive choices. There are zero consequences for men who ejaculate irresponsibly. It''s time to shift the responsibility - and burden - of pregnancy prevention onto men.''A gorgeous manifesto'' Oprah Daily ''A tactical, full-throated cry for men to step up'' Vogue Trade Review'A gorgeous manifesto' -- Oprah Daily'A tactical, full-throated cry for men to step up' -- Vogue'Flashes of acerbic humour and eye-opening statistics bolster Blair's common-sense case. This polemic has the power to change minds' -- Publishers WeeklyHats off to Gabrielle Stanley Blair for pointing out so clearly the elephant in the room in any discussion about contraception or abortion - that it's high time for men to stop focusing on legislating women's bodily autonomy and instead turn the spotlight on their own role in unwanted pregnancy. A small but mighty book -- Milli Hill, author of Give Birth like a Feminist

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Book SynopsisDid you know that meditation can help you feel better - both mentally and physically - starting right now?No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical and accessible guidance, this book will show you how meditation can work for you.Balm your soul and body with over 75 can-do meditation techniques to build into your daily routine. Whether you want to practise on a mat or take your experience elsewhere when walking, running and swimming; using sound and music; with art and creativity discover which method works best for you.Meditation for the Real World will also address specific moments of need, such as how to find calm before a stressful situation such as a flight; to enhance focus before a big presentation; to reduce inflammation and pain; and much more, each with the science to support the practice.With a foreword by Dr Sara Lazar, meditation and yoga researcher at the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Book SynopsisKnow someone having a bad day? With the gift of this book, they won''t be anymore!This is the book for the mother of bad days. Those days when the world is against you and all good advice, meditation and matcha smoothies can go to hell. Forget toxic positivity, this book is here to help you sink into the depths of your bad mood and let it all out with suggestions like:- Punch this page- Cry onto this dot- Why not tear out this page and scrunch it up into a little ball?- Screw it, throw the whole bloody book across the roomThese cathartic pages are perfect for people who can''t stand positive affirmations or cheesy self-care advice. Whether you''re in a moment of crisis or know someone who could really do with letting it all out, THE BAD DAY BOOK is here to offer therapy like you''ve never experienced it before.

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Book SynopsisTanith Carey is a journalist and author who writes on the most pressing challenges facing today's parents. Her writing has featured in The Telegraph, The Times, and New York Daily News. She has also appeared on TV and radio, including on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, ITV's This Morning, and Good Morning Britain. She has two teenage daughters.Dr Angharad Rudkin is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and has worked with families for more than 15 years. She has a therapy practice and teaches Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Southampton. She regularly contributes to the national press and appears on TV and radio. She has three children.

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Book SynopsisDr Paddy Barrett is a leading Consultant Cardiologist, based in Ireland. Dr Barrett trained at University College Dublin, Columbia University Medical Center in New York and The Scripps Translational Science Institute in California. He has worked with NASA to support astronaut training and preparation and for the Headspace App. His work has been featured in The Lancet, Journal of American Cardiology and the European Heart Journal. He is the founder of The Doctor Paradox and The Dr Paddy Barrett podcasts.

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Book SynopsisElizabeth Ricker is a leading neuroscientist with degrees in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard. Eli Ricker is the author of Smarter Tomorrow: How 15 minutes of Neurohacking a day can help you work better, think faster and get more done (Little Brown Spark/Hachette, 2021), winner of a 2022 International Nautilus Book Award. Eli Ricker has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Magazine, The Hindu, Fast company, The Stylist and more.

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Book SynopsisLick the spoon, feel the vibes, and bake with joy with the runaway star of GBBO 2022, Sandro Farmhouse.Sandro is on a mission to share his love of baking in this indulgent and uplifting book of bakes. A firm believer in the positive, mood boosting, delectable, and therapeutic effects of home baking, his debut cookbook encourages you to loosen up, pick up the whisk, and bake again.It''s not all showstoppers - though you''ll find recipes for some of his most famous awe-inspiring bakes - these recipes are carefully curated, uplifting antidotes to every mood or occasion. Whether you''re feeling ready to romance, celebrate, commiserate, or simply indulge, there are over 75 recipes to elevate your baking skills and lift your spirits, too.

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Book SynopsisThe stunning book from wellbeing experts NEOM and discover the secrets to BETTER SLEEP. LESS STRESS. MORE ENERGY. MOOD BOOST.A bible of knowledge with lots of great advice' Alesha DixonAn invaluable guide to holistic wellbeing' Joshua Fletcher (@anxietyjosh) anxiety therapist and author************These are the four pillars of wellbeing and there is no one better placed to show you how to achieve each of them than Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM.After eighteen years of building the UK''s leading wellbeing business, Nicola has been there, done that and got the weighted blanket. In this beautifully illustrated guide, she combines her own no-nonsense advice with insights from experts on sleep, stress, energy and mood, so that you can find the solutions that work for you.Wellbeing starts with the little moments so whether you''ve got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you will find simple tips and tricks that will suit your lifestyle and help you feel better than ever, the NEOM way.Trade ReviewThis stylish book focuses on small steps towards attaining greater wellbeing [...] Elliott’s overall philosophy is achievable, too * Daily Express, the best health and wellbeing books for 2024 *This book will supercharge your wellbeing practices. A fresh, personalised toolkit, tailored to your needs, your preferences and your available resources. * Suzy Reading, Chartered Psychologist *Nicola‘s approach to wellbeing is refreshing and insightful, this book is a bible of knowledge with lots of great advice * Alesha Dixon *The perfect no-nonsense introduction to navigating a balanced lifestyle and making small changes to improve your day to day * Hello! Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe comprehensive guide to preventing Alzheimer''s and other thinking disorders, from the leading authority and bestselling author of The Complete Guide to Memory, Dr Richard Restak.According to the WHO, Alzheimer's ranks as the seventh leading cause of death globally. By 2050, or earlier in the absence of a breakthrough, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's is projected to reach 12.7 million people.But the more you know about dementia, the more tools you'll have to prevent or delay its onset and the more thoughtfully you'll be able to understand and interact with loved ones living with the condition.In How to Prevent Dementia, top neurologist Dr Richard Restak arms us with practical advice for how to reduce the risk factors - from better sleep, diet, regular exercise and physical activity to the importance of maintaining social networks and intellectual stimulation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of new mTrade Review[A] comprehensive compendium of everything we know about memory and how we might improve it * New Scientist *Our memory defines both who we are and who we think we are. Memory makes us human and explains why one of our greatest fears is the cruel loss of memory associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this wonderfully lucid and erudite book Richard Restak explains the varied nature of memory, how we can enhance our memory, why memory fails, and the action of aids, that may or may not, enhance our memory. I recommend this book as an essential read for anybody interested in knowing what it is to be human * Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, University of Oxford and bestselling author of Life Time *Thought provoking .... Tips its hat at some very big ideas * The Times *Drawing on relevant scientific findings, as well as practical wisdom dating back to ancient times, Richard Restak has written a fine and comprehensive book about human memory. Whether you are a cognitive scientist, an interested student, a worried elder, or simply a curious reader, you are likely to marvel at and possibly enhance your mnemonic skills * Howard Gardner, Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard University *

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Book SynopsisTim Seldin is President of the Montessori Foundation and Chair of the International Montessori Council. He is one of America's most respected Montessori educators and authors, and a regular keynote speaker at conferences around the world. He is a past Director of the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies and conducts regular webinars on Montessori education.

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Book SynopsisPresents a memoir of a young historian, who was admitted in England's largest psychiatric institution, Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum, later known as Friern Hospital. This memoir tells the story of author's madness years, set inside the wider story of the death of the asylum system in the twentieth century.Trade ReviewEloquent, compassionate, and utterly absorbing . . . The Last Asylum is the best sort of memoir, transcending the purely personal to confront a larger social history -- Sarah WatersBeautiful . . . it is hard to write well enough about this book because it is so good -- Susie Orbach * Independent *A wise, considered and timely book -- Hilary MantelMoving, brave and intelligent -- Susan Hill * The Times *Superb. Riveting, insightful and relentlessly honest -- Darian LeaderAn impressive book, strong on narrative, deeply felt and measured in tone... The Last Asylum will stand the test of time. * Literary Review *A gripping (often painful) account of madness, a fascinating description of psychoanalysis, a historical reflection on asylums and a meditation of the interrelationships between care and cure... Unsparing [and] subtly theoretical, an endeavor not only worth reading, but worth emulating. * LA Review of Books *A fascinating if harrowing journey . . . Taylor is a deft and engaging historian * Washington Post *Barbara Taylor's [memoir] is not to be missed . . . An extraordinarily measured, fascinating and honest account, that stands out within the genre... Her book can be compared with Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk . . . Barbara Taylor is to be applauded for an important and original contribution * Metapsychology *

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Book SynopsisIn this new edition of his landmark book, Richard Layard shows that there is a paradox at the heart of our lives. Most people want more income. Yet as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not just anecdotally true, it is the story told by countless pieces of scientific research. We now have sophisticated ways of measuring how happy people are, and all the evidence shows that on average people have grown no happier in the last fifty years, even as average incomes have more than doubled. In fact, the First World has more depression, more alcoholism and more crime than fifty years ago. This paradox is true of Britain, the United States, continental Europe, and Japan. What is going on? Now fully revised and updated to include developments since first publication, Layard answers his critics in what is still the key book in ''happiness studies''.Trade ReviewUnorthodox, devastatingly straightforward and more provocative of actual thought than 90% of books said to be "thought-provoking". If happiness isn't a political issue, what's the point of politics? -- Andrew MarrA remarkable book ... which effectively trashes the claim of economics to guide policy for a good society ... read it, and take heart -- Simon Caulkin * Observer *Fascinating ... argues that we should make happiness, not growth, the object of our economic policies -- John Kay * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisStay healthy and achieve your ideal weight with the help of this portable and personal blood type guide. ___________It''s science! Different blood types mean different body chemistries. Eating foods that your blood type can process easily can help you lose weight and ward off illness - as well as giving you bags of energy.Based on your genetic make-up, EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR BLOOD TYPE means eating foods that are compatible with your individual chemistry. For example, if your blood type is O, then you will enjoy your best health on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Carry this handy checklist with you wherever you go, so you can make the right food choices in the supermarket, while eating out or on holiday. Inside are comprehensive listings of what''s right for Type O in all of the main food, drink and supplement categories, so you can avoid putting on those extra pounds or feeling unwell from eating the wrong thing.Soon you''ll be on your way to developing the perfect prescription plan for your type.

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Book SynopsisAntibiotics add, on average, twenty years to our lives. For over seventy years, since the manufacture of penicillin in 1943, we have survived extraordinary operations and life-threatening infections. We are so familiar with these wonder drugs that we take them for granted. This book deals with this topic.Trade ReviewA horror story . . . A startling and disturbing read * Scotsman *Gets across a single point with devastating effect . . . A highly important message that, for a start, every MP and GP should be reading -- Popularscience.co.ukIf we fail to act, we are looking at an almost unthinkable scenario where antibiotics no longer work and we are cast back into the dark ages of medicine where treatable infections and injuries will kill once again * David Cameron, Prime Minister *

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Book SynopsisMichael Puett is Professor of Chinese History at Harvard and has lectured widely at the world's leading universities. His course in Chinese philosophy is among the most popular at Harvard and in 2013 he was awarded a Harvard College Professorship for excellence in undergraduate teaching. This is his first trade book. Christine Gross-Loh has written for the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic and the Huffington Post. She has a PhD in East Asian history from Harvard and is the author of Parenting without Borders.Trade ReviewI couldn't wait for this. Brilliant. This is where it's at now . . . so fascinating * Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 *I can't think of anyone who wouldn't benefit from reading The Path, from my youngest son to the future President of the USA. It's accessible, realistic and far from being an ordinary self-help book. It gives immediate reassurance that this chaotic life can be mastered and it challenges you to strive for better -- Patrick Neale * Bookseller *Very good. Based on Puett's popular class at Harvard, it's a great introduction to Eastern philosophy, which I always chide myself for not studying enough -- Ryan HolidayThe Path is very interesting . . . makes you want to read further -- Nigel WarburtonThe Path is in part a pleasing debunking of fashionable self-help disciplines . . . I can testify that Puett is one of the nicest people - if not the nicest person - I have ever interviewed: attentive, generous and patient -- Tim Dowling * Guardian *I have been talking about it to everyone. It's brilliant, mesmerizing, profound - and deeply contrarian. It points the way to a life of genuine fulfillment and meaning -- Amy Chua, author of 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother'Can you turn a Chinese theory class into a smart self-help book? US academic Michael Puett did. Puett's book encourages us to chuck away our stiff, encrusted western notions, and to adopt a more fluid, less didactic approach to life. The Path is not your classic self-help book, and not just because it dismantles the self. It doesn't serve up an easy set of how-to activities ... you are also advised that any changes you make will be slow, incremental, the result of constant daily work ... To talk to Puett is to view our western tradition through an entirely different lens * Sunday Times *I couldn't wait for this. Brilliant. This is where it's at now ... so fascinating * Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 *A new book from a cult Harvard professor turns contemporary thinking around happiness on its head...There can't be many cult professors. Especially ones that lecture Chinese philosophy to undergraduates. But Professor Michael Puett of Harvard is one of them. Via word of mouth, his courses became full. And now he's written a book, with co-author and journalist Christine Gross-Loh, based on his course. The Path looks at the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophers and explains how we can apply these largely forgotten teachings to our everyday lives. Granted, it sounds like a tough read. It sounds specialist and niche and intimidating. It sounds all of those things. But it is none of those things. It's a big ask in under 200 pages. But there's something wonderfully simple and refreshing about the ideas. There is a simplicity to this book: all we have is ourselves, let's try and make things better -- Marisa Bate * The Pool *His course has become the most popular on campus, even with those studying other subjects, and that's because he talks about how to have a good life, and using ancient Chinese philosophy challenges all our modern assumptions about what it takes to flourish in life -- Sarah Montague * Today programme *A worthy introduction to thinkers rarely taught in British universities -- Matthew Syed * The Times *It's on my night stand -- Gwyneth PaltrowOffer[s] interesting alternatives to some of our modern ideas of self and society ... worth the cover price * Financial Times *Ideas in this book ... authentically contradict modern common sense ... Noting the current fad for mindfulness, the authors point out that Buddhism in the west "has often been distorted as a way of looking within and embracing the self". Such navel-gazing, they and the Chinese sages agree, may be a kind of imprisonment -- Steven Poole * Guardian *A very accessible and inspiring piece of work ... Anyone willing to put the work in might find that this book really can change your life * The Sentinel *This book is a revelation, a practical way through a fractured, distracting world. I thought I knew these philosophers - and I was wrong. Rigorous, concise, deeply informed, The Path retires our facile shorthand about ideas "from the East" and presents a powerful intellectual case to engage, to care, and to remember -- Evan OsnosThis is a book that turns the notion of help - and the self, for that matter - on its head. Puett and Gross-Loh bring seemingly esoteric concepts down to Earth, where we can see them more clearly. The result is a philosophy book grounded in the here and now, and brimming with nuggets of insight. No fortune-cookie this, The Path serves up a buffet of meaty life lessons. I found myself reading and re-reading sections, letting the wisdom steep like a good cup of tea -- Eric WeinerThe Path will not only change your life - -it will change the way you see history and the world. From its wondrously fresh take on Confucius to its quietly profound read of just what it is the great sages have to say to us, this book exemplifies all that can come of the radical openness of Chinese philosophy. Read it and be transformed -- Gish Jen, author of Tiger Writing and The Love WifeThe Path illuminates a little-known spiritual and intellectual landscape: the rich body of Chinese thought that, starting more than two millennia ago, charted new approaches to living a meaningful life. But Puett goes a lot further, creatively applying this ancient thought to the dilemmas of modern life. The result is a fresh recipe for harnessing our natural energies and emotions to strengthen social connection and build islands of order amid the chaos that sometimes surrounds us -- Robert Wright, author of The Language of GodPuett's dynamism translates well from his classroom theater onto the page, and his provocative, radical re-envisioning of everyday living through Chinese philosophy opens wide the 'possibilities for thinking afresh about ourselves and about our future.' With its ... spirited, convincing vision, revolutionary new insights can be gleaned from this book on how to approach life's multifarious situations with both heart and head * Kirkus Reviews *If you're looking to get out of a rut, or rise above the doom and gloom of our present global situation, Puett's channeled knowledge from the Chinese masters will be a wake-up call. We sometimes forget that our problems are as old as civilization, and maybe the answers have always been hidden in plain sight. * Publishers Weekly Staff Pick *The Laozi actually offers a much more expansive-and revolutionary-vision of innovation [than The Art of War. It] questions the very idea that we should try to come up with innovative strategies within a defined, predictable arena, whether that is the battlefield or dinner table, the boardroom or the steel industry. Instead, the Laozi assumes a world in constant flux and motion. Those who aspire to innovate are better off seeing the world through a Laozian, not Sunzian, lens * Fortune *A very accessible work * i *There's a lot in it...fascinating. [It] is challenging the conventions of Western philosophy -- Philippa Thomas * BBC World *Thought-provoking and stimulating work. The authors carry an admirable modesty -- Paddy Kehoe * RTÉ *Puett's book is designed to make the reader think, and it fulfils that objective. He presents complex philosophies lucidly -- Krishnan Srinivasan, former Indian Foreign Secretary * The Statesman *The Importance of Breaking Free of ... Yourself * LinkedIn post viewed over 0.5 million times *Welcome and unusual. Its genesis rests in the enormous teaching success of Puett, a professor of Chinese history at Harvard. His freshman survey course on Chinese philosophy now ranks as the most popular humanities class on the campus, requiring the august venue of Sanders Theatre to accommodate its 700-plus regulars. The result? A remarkable combination of self-help guide and iconoclastic take on ancient Chinese wisdom * Chronicle of Higher Education *

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Book Synopsis''There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story'' Daily MailMoving back in with her dad was not part of Kate''s plan. Blindsided by her husband''s affair and the break-up of their family, Kate must balance the needs of three very different children - solo.Seven-year-old Bobby is having meltdowns at school. Eighteen-year-old Luke vows that he''ll never speak to his father again. And sweet middle-child Jess, always the peacemaker, is just trying to cheer everyone up as best she can.But when Jess is diagnosed with cancer, Kate''s resilience is put to the ultimate test. She knows she has to put aside her own hurt and do what is best for her little girl. But maybe doing the right thing means doing the unthinkable?''A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling'' Woman''s Way''A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compelTrade ReviewAnother page-turner by the always reliable Moriarty * Mail on Sunday *Gripping and heartfelt tale * Sunday World *A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive . . . compelling * Woman's Way *A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects . . . Moriarty writes with compelling authority * Irish Times *There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story * Irish Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis''Looking to make a career change? Pivot is the book you will turn to again and again'' Dan Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive''Now you, too, can think like a start-up and fix your ailing life'' Sunday Times''A guide for people who want a career change but are too scared to really go for it'' ElleIt''s always the right time to think about your next move.In today''s economy the average job tenure is only four years, and falling. Roles change constantly. Even smart, motivated people hit professional plateaus.''What''s next?'' is a question we all have to answer more frequently. But how do you advance without getting stuck?In Pivot, Jenny Blake, co-creator of Google''s Career Guru Programme, shows you how to build upon your assets - your strengths, interests and networks - to launch a new career with meaning and adventure. You will learn how to redirect yTrade ReviewA sharply reasoned and immensely practical guide to crafting a meaningful working life in an unpredictable world * Cal Newport, author of DEEP WORK *Looking to make a career change? Pivot is the book you will turn to again and again * Dan Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive *Feeling stuck? It's time to try something new. All that stands between you and your next adventure is a bit of strategy, planning, and preparation. If a change is in your future, Pivot is your guide * Josh Kaufman, author of THE PERSONAL MBA and THE FIRST 20 HOURS *If you should trust anyone in the career space about the way to thrive in the new world of work, it is Jenny Blake. Pivot is packed with practical, actionable, and repeatable ways to remain relevant and highly employable. Jenny shares her signature killer tools and processes for the benefit of us all * Pamela Slim, author of BODY OF WORK and ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION *To pivot well is the differecne between millions and Failure. Former Googler and entrepreneur Jenny Blake (one of my favourite human beings) disects the pivot, how to do it, and how to do it right * James Altucher, author of CHOOSE YOURSELF and THE CHOOSE YOURSELF GUIDE TO WEALTH *It's not a matter of if you'll need to pivot your career, it's a matter of when. Let Jenny Blake show you how with this wildly practical guide tto career changes headed your way * John Acuff, author of DO OVER *Changing jobs or careers can be dauting. Pivot is an invaluable guide for planning and succeding in your next professional reinvention * Dorie Clark, author of REINVENTING YOU and STAND OUT, and adjunct professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Buiness *Non-traditional career journeys are not only the new normal; they're how innovators throughout history changed their world and ours. With actionable insights and lucid prose, Jenny Blake illuminates the path to building your own destiny. * Shane Snow, bestselling author of SMARTCUTS and co-founder of Contently *Wondering what your next move is? Read this book! Jenny Blake is one of the wisest and freshest voices on the subject of career development, and this is her best work yet. In Pivot, you will hear the good news: that you can get paid to do what you love. It may not look like what you thought, and it may require some personal growth, but you can find the work you were meant to do. You just have to pivot. * Jeff Goins, best-selling author of THE ART OF WORK *Are the tectonic plates below your sturdy career suddenly splitting into a deep abyss of unknown? Let this book be your rope ladder out. * Neil Pasricha, author of THE HAPPINESS EQUATION and 1,000 AWESOME THINGS *If you think life is a highway, then you've got it wrong. It's more like a winding path through an unpredictable forest. Not only do you have to wade the swamp and battle the beasts, but time after time you come to a crossroads. Left? Right? Straight ahead? Jenny Blake's new book will help you find the wisdom and resources to make the best choices, move into the sunlight and end up where you want to be." * Michael Bungay Stanier, author of THE COACHING HABIT and DO MORE GREAT WORK *We live in a time of rapid evolution, and we develop skills quickly now by absorbing many shorter term work experiences, so we can become what Jenny Blake calls impacters in our careers. This book gives you a solid roadmap to making the right call about career changes that will help you discover what you're truly built for. Courage, consciousness, and competence-that's what Pivot offers you. It's excellent! * Penney Peirce, author of THE INTUITIVE WAY, FREQUENCY and LEAP OF PERCEPTION *The book is fantastic. No matter where you are in your career, Pivot is provokingly relevant. * Dr. Tom Guarriello, founder of RoboPsych and founding faculty at New York’s School of Visual Arts, Masters in Branding *Today, the average person has eleven jobs and three to six careers, which is why Pivot is essential reading for every professional. Let Jenny be your coach, giving you the confidence and tools required to make your next career transition. Whether you're an employee, freelancer or entrepreneur, this book will help you identify the skills you have or need that will lead to your next opportunity. Jenny has been through career transitions and has successfully navigated them on her own, which makes her the perfect spokesperson for helping you do the same. Pivot is the book that you'll need to read multiple times through your life because change is constant and often times unexpected! * Dan Schawbel, author of PROMOTE YOURSELF and ME 2.0 *Whether you're considering a career change, job change or figuring out what to do next, Jenny Blake's Pivot is the book you need. It's a comprehensive, practical, must-have guide to your pivot. * Susan RoAne, keynote speaker and author of HOW TO WORK A ROOM *A guide for people who want a career change but are too scared to really go for it * ELLE *Now you, too, can think like a start-up and fix your ailing life. * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Book of the Year''Riveting, clear-sighted and exceptionally articulate... Her literary and psychoanalytic fluency gives the book an impact that feels arrestingly honest... Heartbreaking'' Daily Telegraph ''An unsparing account of a family destroyed by drugs. Unique and haunting'' Sunday Times''What gives this book its astonishing power is not the guilt, but the intelligence and literary skill'' Guardian''I write, knowing that writing at all may be seen as a betrayal of family; a shaming, exploitative act. Anyone reading this who thinks so, please know that I thought it before you''For years Sigrid Rausing watched helplessly as her brother Hans and his wife Eva succumbed to drug addiction. It afflicted a terrible toll on their family, culminating in Eva''s tragic early death. As this death led to inquest and media circus, the world looked on in horror, bTrade ReviewFierce, lyrical, and lucid memoir -- Siri HustvedtA profoundly articulate and harrowing memoir of a family grappling with addiction... I was impressed and moved -- A. M. HomesA short, intense and moving memoir... a poignant and at times harrowing account that testifies to the resilience of the human spirit * Tatler *Powerful and spare... her elisions and prevarications have a striking effect * The Observer *Such a unique and haunting story to tell * The Sunday Times *What gives this book its astonishing power is not the guilt, but the intelligence and literary skill. Beautifully structured... Rausing sets the scene with painterly delicacy and then steps back to analyse the implications of what she has revealed * The Guardian *A deeply felt memorial to a lost brother...a finely written memoir * Literary Review *Riveting, clear-sighted and exceptionally articulate...heartbreaking...her literary and psychoanalytic fluency gives the book an impact that feels arrestingly honest * Daily Telegraph *Touched by its bravery, sincerity and the frequent beauty of the writing * The Times *In this slim, stoic memoir... Rausing thoughtfully, painstakingly, works a deep groove into the stubborn surface of certain bedevilling questions: "How do you write about addiction?"... I nodded and sometimes cried. I wanted to invite the author over for tea * The Millions *Publisher's description. A courageous and clear-sighted memoir about addiction and its terrible repercussions within a family. In 2012, Hans Rausing, heir to the vast Tetrapak fortune, was pulled over by the police while driving erratically across Wandsworth Bridge. What those police officers eventually found would shock the world... * Penguin *

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Book SynopsisChris Baréz Brown - bestselling author, speaker and business beatnik - has a rather unusual view of the world: he knows that everybody is perfect. As we grow, develop and socialize we can lose touch with that brilliance and often become somebody we're not. Chris founded his company, Upping Your Elvis, in 2009 to help people reconnect with their inner genius and become confident in being who they truly are. Described as a 'long-haired twinkly-eyed cross between Richard Branson and a wizard' (Guardian), Chris is also the author of the bestselling book Free: Love Your Work, Love Your Life. In 2016 he became a columnist for Psychologies magazine and launched his latest mission: The Great Wake Up!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA brilliant handbook for quiet children (and their parents)... a celebration of the introvert * Guardian *I wish I had had this book when I was 13. It needs to be read by parents as well as teenagers -- Tim LottWhether you are introvert, extrovert or ambivert, there is plenty of food for thought here... this book says if you've got an introverted child, maybe they're quite happy - accept them for who they are' -- Simon MayoReading Quiet Power has given me a wake-up call, reminded me of my inner nature. To have some respect for the warning signs. Some of us need time to just be. Quietly' * Red *For kids who want to roar - on the inside * Booklist *Children and teenagers of distinctly non-volcanic natures will rejoice to meet their champion in "Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts". (Cain's) narrative voice is kind and understanding as, with anecdotes, social science and practical advice, she extols the qualities of introverts in a culture that prizes noise and flash * Wall Street Journal *Quiet discusses how extroverts in our society are bigged up so much, and if you're anything other than an extrovert you're made to think there's something wrong with you. That's the story of my life. Coming to realize that about myself was very empowering, because I had felt like, 'Oh my god, there must be something wrong with me, because I don't want to go out and do what all my friends want to do' -- Emma Watson on 'Quiet'Marvellous. The most important book published for a decade -- Lynn Truss on 'Quiet' * Sunday Telegraph *Quiet is a very timely book, and Cain's central thesis is fresh and important. Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was; perhaps it is time we all stopped to listen to the still, small voice of calm -- Daisy Goodwin on 'Quiet' * Sunday Times *Susan Cain's Quiet has sparked a quiet revolution. In our booming culture, hers is a still, small voice that punches above its weight. Perhaps rather than sitting back and asking people to speak up, managers and company leaders might lean forward and listen -- Megan Walsh on 'Quiet' * The Times *I can't get Quiet out of my head. It is an important book - so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices -- Jon Ronson on 'Quiet' * Guardian *A startling, important, and readable page-turner -- Naomi Wolf (author of 'The Beauty Myth') on 'Quiet'

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019''[A] painfully intense, courageous and gripping account of [Fanning''s] journey to the underworld of madness and back. This is a brave and instructive book.'' Irish Times''Extraordinary. An account of mental illness, grief, delusions, homelessness, a fractured family relationship ... and all while trying to recover and create. Superb writing on a frequently difficult subject.'' Sinéad Gleeson Arnold Thomas Fanning had his first experience of depression during adolescence, following the death of his mother. Some ten years later, an up-and-coming playwright, he was overcome by mania and delusions. Thus began a terrible period in which he was often suicidal, increasingly disconnected from family and friends, sometimes in trouble with the law, and homeless in London.Drawing on his own memories, the recollections of people who knew him when he was at his wTrade ReviewMind on Fire is a truly powerful, arresting, haunting account. Arnold Thomas Fanning has reckoned with the darkest matter of his heart and mind, and I challenge anyone not to be moved by that. -- Sara Baume[A] painfully intense, courageous and gripping account of [Fanning's] journey to the underworld of madness and back. This is a brave and instructive book. * Irish Times *In this strange and singular book, Arnold Thomas Fanning mercilessly excavates the infernal underworld of his own years of madness. As reminiscent as it occasionally is of John Healy's The Grass Arena, and even of Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London, the book is ultimately not quite like anything else I've read, and brought me as close to the lived reality of mental illness as I have ever been. It's a significant achievement: a painful, inexorable work of autobiography, whose existence is its own form of redemption. -- Mark O'ConnellThis is an extraordinary memoir about how it feels to be depressed, delusional, desperate * Observer *Extraordinary. An account of mental illness, grief, delusions, homelessness, a fractured family relationship ... and all while trying to recover and create. Superb writing on a frequently difficult subject. * Sinéad Gleeson *Arnold Thomas Fanning offers the most vivid and unflinching window into the mind of someone who is in the throes of madness ... It was like nothing I'd read before -- Rick EdwardsIncredibly important -- Emilie Pine, author of Notes to SelfA spellbinding memoir that should prove both moving and hopefully cathartic for the reader * RTÉ Culture *Wonderful -- Joseph O'Connor * Irish Times Books of the Year *Told in tight and immediate first-person, and imbued with a startling momentum that ratchets unnervingly, Fanning's publishing debut ... is a significant achievement and should be a talking point in publishing this year * Irish Independent *Fanning's debut book lays it on the line in a deeply personal and compelling chronicle of his descent into depression and his way back out. * RTE Guide *Unsparingly direct, searing and honest ... It is gripping to read and must have been exhausting to live -- Prof Brendan Kelly * Medical Independent *One of the most gripping and revealing memoirs I've read in a long time. A controlled and artful exploration of absolute loss of control, an unsettling and at times very moving reconstruction of a period of serious mental illness, Mind on Fire is a beautiful book about a terrifying thing. -- Mark O'Connell * Irish Times Books of the Year *Gripping -- Sinéad Gleeson * Irish Times Books of the Year *Shocking -- Liz Nugent * Irish Times Books of the Year *A ratcheting pace, a tight first-person immediacy, and utterly staggering to be a passenger over its entire warped course ... An indelible, ground-shaking account -- Hilary A White * Irish Independent, Memoir of the Year, Best Reads of 2018 *Poignant, beautifully detailed memoir -- Sarah Gilmartin * Irish Times, Best Debuts of 2018 *Brave and illuminating * Sunday Business Post *

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Book Synopsis''A hymn to the art and science of nursing itself'' Guardian The hand of a stranger offered in solace. A flower placed on a dead body as a mark of respect. It is these moments of empathy that define us as people. Nobody knows this better than a nurse. In How to Treat People, Molly Case documents these extraordinary moments of human connection and compassion. In rich, lyrical prose, she introduces us to patients going through the most extreme experiences. And when her father is admitted to the high dependency unit on which she works, Molly confronts care in a whole new way, when two worlds - the professional and the personal - suddenly collide.''It will buoy your faith in humanity'' Stylist''Outstanding. Case''s power of observation can slay you'' The Times''Fascinating, poignant and searing'' Jo Brand ''Beautifully written'' Stephen Westaby, author of Fragile Lives''Her empathy and compassion are everywhere'' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewCase's empathy and compassion are everywhere evident in this beautifully written narrative * Sunday Times *Written with a poet's ear for language and a nurse's compassionate heart. It will make you cry, and it will buoy your faith in humanity * Stylist *This fascinating and erudite book takes us through one woman's lovely relationship with her father interspersed with poignant and searing tales from the world of the nurse, as these two worlds move towards an emotional collision. Molly has treated us to a book that gets to the heart (literally) of a nurse's life. As well as being informative, moving and so interesting, it is a bloody good read. Anyone who needs any more convincing that the NHS is our most invaluable asset will find that many times over within the pages of this book -- Jo BrandBeautifully written and passionate tales from the nurse you would choose for yourselfPoetic and compassionate, offering a joyous celebration of life * Sunday Times best memoirs of 2019 *Molly Case reminds us that humanity and moments of true care are as healing as the medicine modern science can deliverThe tandem stories of Case as nurse and daughter exert the pull of a novel through pages threaded with philosophy and history, ethics and etymology * Sunday Telegraph *Case's book will restore your faith . . . She illuminates the fascinating and never-ending loop of care in a hospital * New York Times *What differentiates How to Treat People from other cracking doctor and nurse memoirs already out there is Case's youth and her outstanding use of language. Her charm is her generation's charm: open, loving, bold, inquisitive, caring. May she inspire her contemporaries to join her in a vital job * The Times *The moments of empathy and kindness in extreme, tragic situations form the focal point of Case's book, which weaves together science and storytelling * Red Magazine *A profound reflection on the way we live and die * Bookseller *Intense, powerful, moving and very enlightening on what it means to be a nurse. I loved its endless curiosity about the language of medicine and the practice of care. It seemed infused with a love and respect for the profession itselfHow to Treat People gets to the heart of who we are - how we live and also how we die. I was moved twice over - by the work Molly does as a nurse every day, and by the book she has written

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Book SynopsisWe have spent decades optimising our waking hours, but what about the precious hours after we doze off (or try to)? The Magic of Sleep tells you everything you''ve ever wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. As the most active time for our brains and the most important element to a calmer, happier life, sleep has become the topic of our times. Drawing on the success of Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, Michael Acton Smith writes the ultimate guide to good sleep. Beautifully illustrated and packed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, this book contains life-changing tips. At once a bedside companion and a sleeping aide, The Magic of Sleep will be your solution to a better sleeping life, improving each of your waking hours. - Reduce your sleepless nights by finding the perfect soundtrack for dozing off - Learn the new science of sleep, including how to create ideas while you''re asleep - Discove

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Book Synopsis''There is an honesty and a clarity in Joe Moran''s book If You Should Fail that normalises and softens the usual blows of life that enables us to accept and live with them rather than be diminished/wounded by them'' Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass ''Full of wise insight and honesty. Moran manages to be funny, erudite and kindly: a rare - and compelling - combination. This is the essential antidote to a culture obsessed with success. Read it'' Madeleine BuntingFailure is the small print in life''s terms and conditions.Covering everything from examination dreams to fourth-placed Olympians, If You Should Fail is about how modern life, in a world of self-advertised success, makes us feel like failures, frauds and imposters. Widely acclaimed observer of daily life Joe Moran is here not to tell you that everything will be all right in the end, but to reassure you that failure is an occupationalTrade ReviewThis is a deeply tender book, and full of wise insight and honesty. Moran manages to be funny, erudite and kindly: a rare - and compelling - combination. This is the essential antidote to a culture obsessed with success. Read it -- Madeleine BuntingJoe Moran is a brilliant historian, and the most perceptive and original observer of British life that we have. He makes the humdrum riveting -- Matthew EngelThere is an honesty and a clarity in Joe Moran's book If You Should Fail that normalises and softens the usual blows of life that enables us to accept and live with them rather than be diminished/wounded by them -- Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall PassA fascinating insight. Moran's honesty is brilliantly raw and uncomfortable at times, but under the apparently bleak message on the surface there is an uplifting truth to be found. For myself, the concept of failure has been redefined -- Matthew ParrisMoran is a wonderful, witty writer -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail *Moran is a past master at producing fine, accessible non-fiction -- Helen Davies * Sunday Times *Joe Moran is a wonderfully sharp writer, calm, precise and quietly comical -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *I really love Joe Moran's work, he writes with such generosity and kindness -- Tiffany Watt SmithThese stories are beautifully told, and they are comforting at first... Moran's compassion shines through this gift of a book -- Kieran Setiya * Literary Review *A ­calming antidote to the world of ­professionally failing... What Moran has created is a slim, lyrical and blessedly cool-headed reflection on failure as a universally shared human trial... What he provides, instead of the mechanical business strategies laid out in some popular failure titles, is a selection of fascinating and often moving lives, characterised in some way by their failure -- Megan Nolan * New Statesman *A beautifully written meditation on life's inevitable setbacks and what he sardonically terms "the failing well movement". Moran encourages us to accept our impostor syndromes, to avoid becoming a "sporting masochist" for whom winning is everything, and to admire the history of West End musicals that were instant, notorious flops -- Steven Poole * Guardian Books of the Year *A classic anti (or counter-intuitive) self-help treatise -- robustly argued, intellectually sturdy, laced with self-deprecatory humour... it is deeply empathetic to the trials of the creative life * Livemint *

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Book Synopsis''A little gem of a book'' Brendan O''ConnorTom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier Pepe have lived together for eighteen years: countless days of walks and play and the odd bit of chaos. Now, though, they are both getting old. To Love a Dog tells the story of Tom''s life with Pepe, and looks at the ancient connection between humans and dogs. It explores why we take on the hassle of caring for these pet animals who rely on us so completely, who can create mess and upset in our lives, and who will probably die before us, leaving us behind to grieve. This is a book for everyone who has ever loved a dog.Trade ReviewA little gem of a bookQuietly devastating ... A touching testament to the relationship between one man and his dog * Business Post *Beautiful ... I heartily recommend it to anybody, whether you have a dog or whether you don't -- John Toal * BBC Radio Ulster *It's a brilliant book ... And I can recommend it really highly -- Pat Kenny * Newstalk *Masterly ... it uses its subject to explore more than meets the eye * Dublin Review of Books *

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Book Synopsis** During a time of great change, this book will give you everything you need to understand change, to adapt to change, and to inspire others to do the same ** ''To be successful, you have to be able to adapt to change'' - Sir Alex FergusonThe pace of change is greater than ever. We all face new challenges every day in our jobs and in our personal lives. Those who can handle change are the most fulfilled. Those who fear change will find it hardest to thrive.As a head teacher, Richard Gerver famously transformed a failing school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world - in just two years. He inspired staff and teachers to reach their full potential. As a hugely popular speaker and author, he now helps individuals and companies to embrace change.This book is his powerful personal reflection on change. Full of wisdom and practical insights, it will help you in any situation you face. Whether you are leading a company thro

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