Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisThe popularity of yoga and Zen meditation has heightened awareness of somatic practices. Individuals develop the conscious embodiment central to somatics work via movement and dance, or through touch from a skilled teacher or therapist often called a somatic bodyworker. Methods of touch and movement foster generative processes of consciousness in order to create a fluid interconnection between sensation, thought, movement, and expression. In Moving Consciously , Sondra Fraleigh gathers essays that probe ideas surrounding embodied knowledge and the conscious embodiment of movement and dance. Using a variety of perspectives on movement and dance somatics, Fraleigh and other contributors draw on scholarship and personal practice to participate in a multifaceted investigation of a thriving worldwide phenomenon. Their goal: to present the mental and physical health benefits of experiencing one''s inner world through sensory awareness and movement integration. A stimulating addition to Trade Review"The somatic movement field is growing rapidly and these authors are well suited to represent its diversity of theories and applications. Through their vast experience they provide a range of perspectives that demonstrates the full scope of somatic phenomena. A wonderful introduction to the more philosophical strand of somatic inquiry."--Martha Eddy, founding director of Dynamic Embodiment SMT and Moving for Life/The Center for Kinesthetic Education"Full of passion, care, and creative spirit, this book brings the depth and scope of somatic movement into view and should be read by all artists, scholars, and students interested in working closely with their embodied dancing selves."--Vida L. Midgelow, author of Reworking the Ballet: Counter-Narratives and Alternative Bodies"I was impressed with the organization, structure, and meticulousness of Moving Consciously. It will be a welcome addition to the growing literature in the field."--Rebecca Nettl-Fiol, author of Dance and the Alexander Technique: Exploring the Missing Link"There is not another publication that so completely addresses the merging of dance, somatics, and phenomenological practice. Beautifully written, well conceived, thought provoking, and reflective. It will become one of the new and long lasting 'must reads' in the field."--Becky Dyer, School of Film, Dance and Theatre, Arizona State University"The care Fraleigh has taken to guide the reader through the different contributions, framed by her own writing, makes this a very readable and accessible book that is likely to appeal to a wide range of readers, particularly dance teachers, body work practitioners and students."--Dance Research

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Scholars of Christianity have long acknowledged spiritual friendship as a powerful concept and model for human relationships from its origins through the seventeenth century. These thoughtful and probing essays convincingly show that ties built upon affect, family, and shared convictions have continued to inform lived religious experience in modern times and shape western Christianity in significant, sometimes surprising ways."—Jodi Bilinkoff, University of North Carolina at Greensboro"Dunn and Moore have brought together a rich collection of essays which use intimate relationships to chart a course between "solitude and society" providing an original lens through which to examine religion in the modern Christian West. By broadening the narrow view of intimacy beyond the privacy of heteronormative marriage, this book demonstrates the ongoing political, public, and theological significance of friendship and embodied, affective relationship in the modern age."—Tamsin Jones, Trinity CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction: Recovering Relationships as a Path through the Modern Christian West / Mary Dunn and Brenna Moore 1. Body, Subjectivity, and Society in Religious Studies / Constance M. Furey2. "Thine Own by Adoption": Conversion, Integration, and Fictive Kinship in the Life of Thérèse Oionhaton, Seventeenth-Century Wendat Convert / Emma Anderson 3. Making Miracles Efficacious: Katherine Tekakwitha, Miraculous Cures, and Relational Networks in Seventeenth-Century New France / Mary Dunn 4. Søren Kierkegaard and Religious Sensibility: Communion in Intimate Life / Edward F. Mooney5. Henry Adams, Clover Adams, and the Death of the Real / Amy Hollywood6. Objects of Devotion: Intimacy and Material Relations in Mexican Catholicism / Jennifer Scheper Hughes7. The Rhetoric of Solitude and the Practice of Friendship: Reading Catholic Intellectual History in the Study of Religion / Brenna Moore8. A Vocation of Contested Intimacies: U.S. Roman Catholic Priesthood in the Mid-Twentieth Century / John Seitz9. Embracing Nimrod's Legacy: The Erotic, the Irreverence of Fantasy, and the Redemption of Black Theology / Anthony Pinn

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Scholars of Christianity have long acknowledged spiritual friendship as a powerful concept and model for human relationships from its origins through the seventeenth century. These thoughtful and probing essays convincingly show that ties built upon affect, family, and shared convictions have continued to inform lived religious experience in modern times and shape western Christianity in significant, sometimes surprising ways."—Jodi Bilinkoff, University of North Carolina at Greensboro"Dunn and Moore have brought together a rich collection of essays which use intimate relationships to chart a course between "solitude and society" providing an original lens through which to examine religion in the modern Christian West. By broadening the narrow view of intimacy beyond the privacy of heteronormative marriage, this book demonstrates the ongoing political, public, and theological significance of friendship and embodied, affective relationship in the modern age."—Tamsin Jones, Trinity CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction: Recovering Relationships as a Path through the Modern Christian West / Mary Dunn and Brenna Moore 1. Body, Subjectivity, and Society in Religious Studies / Constance M. Furey2. "Thine Own by Adoption": Conversion, Integration, and Fictive Kinship in the Life of Thérèse Oionhaton, Seventeenth-Century Wendat Convert / Emma Anderson 3. Making Miracles Efficacious: Katherine Tekakwitha, Miraculous Cures, and Relational Networks in Seventeenth-Century New France / Mary Dunn 4. Søren Kierkegaard and Religious Sensibility: Communion in Intimate Life / Edward F. Mooney5. Henry Adams, Clover Adams, and the Death of the Real / Amy Hollywood6. Objects of Devotion: Intimacy and Material Relations in Mexican Catholicism / Jennifer Scheper Hughes7. The Rhetoric of Solitude and the Practice of Friendship: Reading Catholic Intellectual History in the Study of Religion / Brenna Moore8. A Vocation of Contested Intimacies: U.S. Roman Catholic Priesthood in the Mid-Twentieth Century / John Seitz9. Embracing Nimrod's Legacy: The Erotic, the Irreverence of Fantasy, and the Redemption of Black Theology / Anthony Pinn

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Epstein-Levi has written the first book in Jewish ethics that neither condescends nor preaches to its reader. This is nothing short of liberation. There are very few academic books that are such a joy to read."—Martin Kavka, Florida State University"Rebecca Epstein-Levi's When We Collide brings rabbinic texts to life, literally. Epstein-Levi looks at how rabbinic texts match up against life, how they illuminate, and are illuminated by, lived sexual experience in the 21st century. Epstein-Levi is not content to stay in the comfortable realm of scholarly theory, though she does that too. She gets into the nuts and bolts of sex – how people actually behave, not how they like to say they behave, or how think they should behave, but how they actually do – to find insights from canonical Jewish traditions that can serve as guidance. Those insights do not come from the usual rabbinic-text suspects, however, but from texts that on the face of it are entirely unrelated to sex – texts on purity, texts with stories about rabbis interacting with other rabbis, texts that issue laws of capital punishment. Epstein-Levi finds in these far-flung and faraway ancient texts the resources – or as Epstein-Levi calls it, the dialogue partners – for a fresh sexual ethics today. She is able to make these connections because she starts with the presumption that sex is social, not separate and private, and that it is bound up with who we are in the fullest sense – in all our sexual, physical, and neuro diversity – and with how our communities operate. As we face a never-ending pandemic and a climate crisis that keeps getting worse, Epstein-Levi's reflections on risk as it relates to social life, sex, and the human experience feel all too timely and utterly pressing. When We Collide helps us to read rabbinic texts and to navigate sexual and social relationships, and it does by bringing the two fields together – rabbinics and sexual ethics – in a totally new way."—Beth Berkowitz, Ingeborg Rennert Chair of Jewish Studies and Professor of Religion, Barnard College.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: Groundings1. Textual Intercourse: Grounding Sexual Ethics in Jewish Sources2. Social Intercourse: Why Sex Is Enmeshed in Sociality3. Risky Business: Why Risk Is Inherent in SocialityPart II: Case Studies on Community and Risk4. STIs: Infection, Impurity, and Managing Social Contagion5. BDSM: Risk, Pleasure, and Polymorphous CommunityConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisBill Faust has 14 years' experience in delivering high-level integrated, marketing campaigns, for a range of blue chip companies including GE Capital, Campbell's, News Ltd, Bayard Presse and BT. This has taken Bill across the world from London, Paris, Istanbul to Sydney. And back. Michael Faust has had a top flight management, advertising and marketing career. Most recently Michael was the Managing Director of Travelcare, the UK's largest independent travel agency . Prior to this he has held influential positions as the European Marketing Director of LetsBuyIt.com as well as a number of strategic consultancy roles across the European dotcom market. Over the last fifteen years Michael has worked in both advertising agencies and client companies from Saatchi and Saatchi to Dell.Trade Review"... a good guide" - The Guardian, July 2006Table of ContentsIntroduction Experience gained from talking at business schools/universities Experience gained from helping create CVs Chapter 1: CRITIQUE of functional and chronological CVs The aim of a CV and the aim of the interview: Introducing the 4 key communication foundation blocks of What, Where, Who and How. Relate this to Corporate DNA defined by companies such as Korn Ferry comprising Expertise (what/Where) and Behaviour and Values (Who and How) Overview of chronological and functional CV’s. New diagrams to compare and contrast the traditional CV and how they satisfy the different objectives Key issues that occur with any CV Limitations of other CV books which end their analysis at this stage including tips from leading career sites and critiques of executive search firms. Develop business (ie your career) by one of two routes either (a) taking the product to market or (b) bringing the customer to the solution. Traditional CVs used to be okay at the former but do not define enough for the latter Chapter 2: BUILDING BLOCKS of Customer CV This chapter explains the base components of a Customer CV in greater detail than in the first edition Definition of Customer CV The importance of understanding yourself and what this means. Introduction to key components from Personal Promise, Career DNA, Transferable Assets to Career History. Compare and contrast Customer CV to other traditional CV models Explore additional fine-tuning issues such as the use of fact vs opinion, how to quantify results and relate them back to the business. New handy hints such as the rationale for a short company overview, how to write about responsibilities and how to frame business benefits. Chapter 3: PROCESS to create new Customer CV (Preparation of the Career DNA Bank An enhanced chapter discussing how to properly prepare your Career DNA Bank the underpinnings (think of it as the skeleton) in order to frame and hang a Customer CV (the flesh). Without the correct skeleton you collapse. How does the Career DNA bank inform the Personal Promise, Transferable assets and Career History. How do you uncover a detailed understanding of your abilities, core competencies, behaviours and values e.g. what you will be employed for Development of the Career DNA Bank needs time effort and resources put into it. Revised case studies and examples New techniques to use. New ways to describe your journey and story. Chapter 4: The END BENEFIT and the PROCESS BENEFIT The Benefit of the Customer CV New SWOT analysis Realigns from the past to the future and from the seller to the buyer Best hire not easiest laziest fit Efficiency for candidate and employer The Benefit of the Process: Writing a CV Easily be able to write bespoke & targeted CVs. Easier completion of (Competency Based) Application forms as preparation has already been done Easier to create cover letters Base material for you to use at interview – even agenda document Better targeting of potential employers Help you decipher the job descriptions and fully understand what the potential employer is looking for Open new career avenues Making the most of networking scenarios Managemen

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Book SynopsisSusan Hodgson has run a university careers service and worked closely with students preparing them to take many of the tests covered here and helping them to deal with the results. She has also worked closely with employers, in many instances helping them to use her practising students as guinea pigs for some of their aptitude development tests.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part 1 Brilliant tactics to pass aptitude tests Testing times A testing world Preparation counts The big day Have you got personality? Assessment and development centres Tackling the in-tray, the irate customer and the boss Talk your way to success Something to discuss Are you write for the job? Reflecting on tests Part 2 Practice material Part 3 Sources of information

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Book SynopsisRobbie Steinhouse is a successful serial entrepreneur.  Over the last twenty years, he has founded and built businesses in the recruitment, property and insurance sectors.  He is also head of training at NLP School Europe and a certified NLP trainer.  Robbie is an ICF certified coach and managing director of the Coaching Consultancy.   Chris West is a professional writer.  He is co-author of The Beermat Entrepreneur and sole author of Marketing on a Beermat.  He has also written crime fiction, including the award-nominated Death of a Blue Lantern, travel and other non-fiction.  Chris is an NLP practitioner and an experienced co-counsellor.Table of ContentsNote from Robbie Introduction 1 Getting started 2 A solid platform 3 Aligning your mind for success 4 Breaks and breakdowns 5 Building the team 6 Entering the jetstream 7 Have a life as well Conclusion Appendices A. The Logical Levels, Maslow and Freud B Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Values C. The Seven Parallels in Action D A Model Assessment Form Recommended reading Index

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Book Synopsis An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study and organisational skills that will ensure any student studying a university course whilst continuing to work can get the most out of their course and improve their employability .Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 Studying: a life changing experience Difference patterns of work and study Auditing your support network Understanding your learning style Using your workplace as a source of learning Finding a place and time to study Time management Barriers to learning Managing morale and motivation References / further reading Chapter 2 Personal Development Planning Reflective Writing Personal Development Planning (PDP) Producing a Professional Development Portfolio References / Further reading Chapter 3 Strategies for supporting learning Using the Learning Resources Centre Reading effectively Making notes and effective summaries of texts Identifying key points from lectures Learning in tutorials, groups and seminars Looking at available support for improving basic skills References / Further reading Chapter 4 Using technology to enhance your learning Using the internet and electronic resources The importance of anti-virus software and backups Learning online in the virtual classroom Developing your information technology skills Chapter 5 Preparing for research Preliminary issues Gaining access to workplace data The research process Determining what to research Ethical considerations Reviewing the literature Ensuring validity and reliability Choosing your research sample References / Further reading Chapter 6 Data collection, analysis and presentation Choosing an appropriate methodology Qualitative data collection methods Quantitative data collection methods Analysing qualitative data Analysing quantitative data Presenting the findings Drawing conclusions from the data References / Further reading Chapter 7 Quotations, citations and bibliographies Why you need to cite your sources Quotation in the text How to cite work in the text Using and citing electronic material Footnotes and endnotes Compiling a bibliography Electronic bibliographic management How to avoid plagiarism References / Further Reading Chapter 8 Techniques for academic writing Expectations of academic writing Understanding generic assessment criteria and marking schemes Managing the writing process for producing assignments Preparing for your first essay Writing for academic purposes – some practical guidance The process of writing your essay Writing reports and dissertations References / Further reading Chapter 9 Developing Oral Presentation Skills Why develop presentation skills Participating in seminars and tutorials How to plan an effective presentation Using audio visual aids Using PowerPoint and other technology Making your presentation Group presentations References / Further reading Chapter 10 Coping with exams and revision Stress management Drawing up a revision timetable Planning an examination strategy The night before the exam The day of the exam During the exam References / Further reading Chapter 11 After your degree: looking to the future Using your careers service Auditing your personal experiences Writing a professional CV Completing your application References / Further reading Bibliography Glossary Index

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Book Synopsis Successful Academic Writing guides students through the whole process of academic writing, developing their ability to communicate ideas and research fluently and successfully. From understanding the task and planning essays or assignments, right through to utilising feedback, it will ensure students are able to get much more out of the writing process. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Understanding the task Chapter 2: Overcoming the ‘blank sheet of paper’ Chapter 3: Planning your work Chapter 4: Carrying out the research Chapter 5: Readingand note-taking Chapters 6 – 8: The process of writing Chapter 9: Working with other people’s ideas and voices Chapter 10: Finding your own voice Chapter 11: Genre and discipline-specific writing Chapter 12: Presenting your work Chapter 13: Working with feedback Chapter 14: Editing your work Chapter 15: Summary and the way forward

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to help you find the right name for your baby. More than just an alphabetical list of popular names, Brilliant Baby Names is the ultimate guide to naming your baby. Whether you’re seeking advice about how to choose a name, looking for inspiration in finding the perfect name or need help in handling disagreements or family expectations, this book can help.Table of ContentsIntroduction A little psychology A–Z of Girls’ names A–Z of Boys’ names A–Z of Gender-neutral names Namesakes A guide to the laws for registering births Bibliography

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Book SynopsisNic Peeling recently retired from his managerial position with Qinetic. He is a research scientist by background and is the author of the bestselling book Brilliant Manager. This book is the result of Nic's mission to bring together personal experiences and the latest research into one entertaining and easy to read book, packed with the kind of information, help and advice he just couldn't find when he was retiring.Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 1 Preparing for retirement 2 Adjusting to retirement 3 Money matters 4 Your state of mind 5 Managing your health 6 Relationships 7 Maintaining your independence

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: Rules of Life, Rules of Work, Rules of Management, Rules of Wealth, Rules of Parenting, Rules of Love and the latest bestseller, The Rules to Break.Table of ContentsIntroduction Know what you’re eating Know what you should be eating It’s a mindset You have to want to lose weight Understand why you eat Only eat when you’re hungry Ask yourself why Change your habits Set goals Keep a diary Think positive Stand up straight Use affirmations Eat only in public Don’t eat mindlessly Don’t listen to the voice of doughnuts Don’t believe the myths Spot the trigger Spot the trigger (again) Reward yourself Think half full Pretend to finish the packet Meet the family Tell your parents where to get off Expect fluctuations Live on credit, not debt Look at your assumptions Go on a part-time diet Use practical ploys Don’t eat less, eat differently If you’re going to have a second helping, don’t have the first one Buy a smaller plate Don’t finish it off If you can’t resist temptation, avoid it Count to ten Always shop on a full stomach You can eat when you like… …but be careful Always put food on a plate Don’t buy food you don’t like Check which snacks are actually high calorie Keep healthy snacks in the house Don’t keep unhealthy snacks Make it a ritual Stop! Use stronger food Eat low cal Be label smart Grill, don’t fry Get your vegetables in proportion Vegetables first Give up potatoes Never eat anything bigger than your fist Hands off the kids’ leftovers Find something to do with your hands Distract yourself Snack as you cook Drink more Drink less Avoid diet drinks Take food to work Carry emergency rations Weigh yourself Switch off Get more sleep Don’t get hungry Eat ahead Eat more slowly Pause between courses Eat with a teaspoon Eat more fibre Drink your food Eat little and often Watch those portions Always check the packet Divide your cheese Portion out snacks Recognise 100 calories Find a shortcut Show two fingers to cake Cut down snack portions Don’t try to match Eat less, do more East less, do more Know how much you're burning Get off the bus Walk faster Get a pedometer Make everyday life more energetic Mind how you party Eat before you go Say no to nibbles Be last at the table Have two starters Dressing on the side Leave something on your plate Share the pudding round Rehearse saying no Cook your own Limit the alcohol Don’t give up on yourself

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Book SynopsisAs the director of an innovative school programme designed to help children of all ages become more independent, more critical and more creative in their thinking, C. J. Simister is in demand throughout the UK and internationally as an expert on this subject. She is a Cambridge graduate whose regular and hugely popular workshops for parents are frequently described as excellent', thought provoking', mind blowing'.Trade Review "If my parents had had this goldmine of a book, I'd be a brighter and happier person. Buy it, read it, and sprinkle your child's life with its wisdom"- Professor Guy Claxton, Co-Director, Centre for Real-World Learning, University of Winchester. "C.J. Simister's The Bright Stuff provides a really excellent resource for parents looking for imaginative ways to illuminate young minds. Lots of simple, easy things to do with your kids in one handy package. I will be using it with my own children." - Dr Stephen Law, Editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy's journal: THINK “Many of those I most admire have few formal qualifications, but do exhibit all the qualities that are the focus of C. J. Simister’s book. As a parent and a risk-taker, I applaud her work.” - Luke Johnson, entrepreneur, columnist and Chairman of Channel 4 and the RSA Table of ContentsIntroduction How to stimulate independent thinking How to grow a vivid imagination How to be alert and observant How to kindle a burning curiosity How to develop a ‘let’s find out’ approach How to encourage originality and creativity How to become innovative and inventive How to discover the magic of persistence How to take the right sort of risk How to learn from failure as well as success How to sort sense from nonsense How to think flexibly How to make wise decisions How to enjoy solving problems How to have ‘social savvy’ How to develop initiative and forward thinking Background reading

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: The ten golden rules of argument 1 Golden Rule 1: Be prepared 2 Golden Rule 2: When to argue, when to walk away 3 Golden Rule 3: What you say and how you say it 4 Golden Rule 4: Listen and listen again 5 Golden Rule 5: Excel at responding to arguments 6 Golden Rule 6: Watch out for crafty tricks 7 Golden Rule 7: Develop the skills for arguing in public 8 Golden Rule 8: Be able to argue in writing 9 Golden Rule 9: Be great at resolving deadlock 10 Golden Rule 10: Maintain relationships Part 2: Situations where arguments commonly arise 11 How to argue with those you love 12 How to argue with your children 13 Arguments at work 14 How to complain 15 How to get what you want from an expert 16 Arguing when you know you're in the wrong 17 Arguing again and again 18 Doormats 19 How to be a good winner 20 To recap

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Book SynopsisTim Fearon and Emma Sargent are a husband and wife team who run a business together specialising in communication, relationships and personal growth.  They have both suffered from a lack of confidence in their lives although you wouldn't believe it now as they spend their lives public speaking.Table of ContentsAbout the authors Introduction Chapter 1: The secrets of talking to anyone with confidence Chapter 2: It’s all about you Chapter 3: Conversation basics Chapter 4 – How to build rapport and connect with anyone Chapter 5: How you can talk to anyone at work Chapter 6: How to talk to anyone in difficult situations Chapter 7: When to shut up! Chapter 8: How to talk when you want to shine

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Book SynopsisLindsey Agness is head of The Change Corporation ( www.thechangecorporation.com). She runs courses and seminars for companies and individuals from all walks of life. Formerly a corporate change management consultant at a top global firms, Lindsey is able to bridge both the business and personal development market. She is one of the first female NLP masters.Table of ContentsForeword About the author Introduction – could your life be better? The ultimate test 1 What can NLP do for me? 2 Are you in the Grey Zone? 3 What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? 4 Focus on what you want 5 Who am I? 6 Results or excuses? Taking responsibility for what you really want 7 Believe you can 8 You have all you need to succeed 9 Influencing with integrity 10 Step up with feedback 11 Get started 12 Do you want it or what? The moment of truth What next? Reading and films list Appendix 1: My meta programmes Appendix 2: The language used by different representational systems

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Book SynopsisDavid Molden & Pat Hutchinson have over 22 years combined experience of designing and running NLP based training courses. They developed the format for NLP training used on all Quadrant 1 NLP courses and are regular speakers at the London NLP conference. Quadrant 1 International promotes both their courses and books to over 30,000 opt-in newsletter members each month, and through active social networking.Table of Contents Get Ready – How to use this book. Chapter 1 – The origins of NLP Chapter 2 – Create compelling outcomes Chapter 3 - Think your way to success Chapter 4 – Challenge your beliefs Chapter 5 – Think your way to feeling great Chapter 6 – Reassess your values Chapter 7 – Build rewarding relationships Chapter 8 – Communicate with impact Chapter 9 – Manage your time and emotions Chapter 10 – Debugging and designing personal strategies Chapter 11 – You, your rules and your map Chapter 12 – Your life and NLP Chapter 13 – Modelling with NLP Chapter 14 – The next steps

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Book SynopsisMike Clayton has led large teams of people and advised clients at senior levels in Government departments and in major companies. Over the last twenty years, he has studied the science of influence and honed his skills, while starting two successful businesses, training many people in influencing and persuasion, and becoming a respected public speaker and author. Mike has a science PhD from the University of Manchester and is an NLP Master Practitioner.Table of ContentsAuthor acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Fundamentals Chapter 1: Use your common sense: the basics of influence Chapter 2: Appearance matters: how to look influential Chapter 3: Decisions: how we make them and how we influence them Chapter 4: Understand the psychology of influence Part 2: Your message Chapter 5: The importance of what you say Chapter 6: The power of how you say it Part 3: Strategies Chapter 7: Focus on the question: “what’s in it for me?” Chapter 8: How to negotiate to share benefits Chapter 9: How to network to help people help you Chapter 10: The six top influencing techniques Conclusion Glossary

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Book SynopsisAnnie Lionnet is a professional life coach with many years' experience in both coaching and personal development. She runs affordable Life Coaching (www.affordablelifecoaching.org), an organisation which provides one-to-one coaching for both personal and professional development. Annie is also a professional astrologer and tutor for the faculty of astrological Studies. She has a busy practice in both London and the west Country and runs workshops worldwide. She has published books on life coaching, astrology and the tarot and has a passionate interest in helping others to empower themselves and live to their fullest potential. She is also author of another Brilliant title: Brilliant Life Coach. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter One: Prepare for your journey: how do you begin to transform your life? Chapter Two: Find out what you really want Chapter Three: Create a positive mindset and overcome your fears Chapter Four: Be true to yourself Chapter Five: Find your spirit of adventure Chapter Six: Find your true talents and create your goals Chapter Seven: How to make the right choice Chapter Eight: Visualise and positively affirm your future Chapter Nine: Create a space for your new life and take the first step Chapter Ten: How to stay motivated Chapter Eleven: Enjoy your journey Chapter Twelve: Congratulate yourself on reaching your destination

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar specialises in taking a common sense approach to obvious subjects and making the commonplace seem revelatory. He lives a semi-virtual existence in rural Devon.

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Richard Templar specialises in taking a common sense approach to obvious subjects and making the commonplace seem revelatory. He lives a semi-virtual existence in rural Devon.

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Book SynopsisMichael Heppell is the bestselling author of Flip It; How to Be Brilliant; Brilliant Life; and Five Star Service. As a professional speaker and personal lifecoach he works with leading companies, individualsand organisations across the UK and globally. Michaelis committed to making every book he writes a successand you can be certain that he will be unwavering inhis mission to promote this book through his networks, newsletter subscribers, popular workshops andseminars and through extensive PR and publicity.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Finding Flip It 2 Flip It for confidence and happiness 3 Flip It for friends, love and family 4 Flip It for health 5 Flip It for money 6 Flip It for success 7 Flip It for creativity 8 Flip It at work and in business 9 Flip It for your fantastic future 10 Flip It when you’re having ‘one of those days’ 11 Flip It for everything else The end bit About the author Acknowledgements Additional resources and organisations

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Book SynopsisJohn Lees is author of the bestselling How to Get a Job You'll Love and one of the UK's best-known career strategists who is regularly featured in the national media. Former Chief Executive of the Institute of Employment Consultants and regular keynote speaker on careers issues, John has led projects around the world and has been sought as a careers specialist by many large companies including, Lloyds Banking Group and Orange. John is a Fellow of a range of professional bodies including the CIPD.Trade Review“John Lees is a purveyor of sound, no nonsense career advice which delivers results - whatever your age or status.” - Carol Lewis, Business Features Editor, The Times "John Lees' approach works, because he gives readers simple, practical steps to help flip their mindsets into the more daring, exploratory and confident mode needed for career transition success" - Stuart Lindenfield , Head of Transitions Practice, Reed Consulting "John makes you think differently about your career and how you manage it. He provides really useful and practical tools in a fun and engaging way." - Gordon McFarland, Head of HR, British Gas Commercial People Team "For years, John Lees has been the smartest voice in career coaching. His insight and advice are a must-read for anyone entering today’s competitive job market.” - Rebecca Alexander, Dossier Editor, Psychologies MagazineTable of ContentsContents About the author Acknowledgments Preface What makes a great interview performance? Why do interviews go wrong? How do I handle interviews with recruitment consultants? How do I move from short list to first interview? Handling interview nerves Getting into the right frame of mind How much preparation is enough? How do I prepare myself? I have to make a presentation... How do I manage the opening moments? What will they ask me? Pitching your message Getting your story across It’s not a standard interview – how do I play it? How do I shine at a competency-based interview? What if they ask me probing questions? How do I handle personal or oddball questions? How do I get past sticky moments when things start to go wrong? I get interviews, but not job offers... I am confused by interview feedback My interview is tomorrow! Index

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Book Synopsis Daniel Freeman is one of the UK's leading clinical psychologists. He is a Professor of Clinical Psychology, a Medical Research Council (MRC) Senior Clinical Fellow, and a British Psychological Society Fellow, in the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford University. Jason Freeman is a writer and editor in the areas of popular psychology and self-help. Daniel and Jason are the authors of several psychology titles including Use Your Head: A Guided Tour of the Human Mind (2010). Their work has appeared in various national newspapers and magazines, among them The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, and Psychologies.  Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Committing to happiness Chapter 3: Getting the basics in place: improving your diet and sleep Chapter 4: Activities for happiness Chapter 5: Calming negative thoughts Chapter 6: Increasing positive thoughts Chapter 7: Relaxing your body and mind Chapter 8: Relationships Chapter 9: Happiness at work Chapter 10: Underlying problems: common psychological issues that fuel unhappiness Chapter 11: Becoming happier – and staying happier

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Book SynopsisTrade Review "This book fills a lamentable gap in public funding for such impartial guidance and professional information." Prospects, November 2012 Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. I Don’t Know What I Want To Do2. From Longlist To Shortlist To A Decision3. The Gap Year Is Dead, Long Live The R&D Year4. How Do You Make University The Best Investment Possible5. Everybody Loves Apprenticeships6. Vocational Qualifications7. How To Get A Job8. The Three Lessons You Really Need To Succeed In Life9. The Qualifications That Can Do More For Your Career Than A Degree How To Beat The Most Common Problems Faced By School-Leavers Index

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Book SynopsisDannie Lu Carris a partner at Impact Factory, a leading consultancy in skills training including assertiveness, leadership, presentation skills and creativity. Her work is centred round empowering the individual or team by looking at everyday matters around confidence, communication and creativity. She has worked with global businesses and is in demand as a speaker for a wide range of organisations. Dannie also works as a writer, director, actor, voiceover artist and acting coach.Table of Contents About the author Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: What’s It All About? Chapter 1: What does being assertive really mean? Chapter 2: Why we do too much for people Chapter 3: What we’re told to do Chapter 4: So who are you really? Chapter 5: Over-assertiveness and over-compensation Part 2: Taking Charge of It All Chapter 6: Talking the talk Chapter 7: Walking the walk Chapter 8: You are worth it Chapter 9: Working with what you know Chapter 10: Tips 'n' tricks Chapter 11: Changing your assertiveness habits for good in 14 days Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisJurgen Wolff is a writer and creativity and writing coach who divides his time between London and Southern California. He has taught at the University of Southern California, the Academy for Chief Executives, the University of Barcelona, the Pilots Project and workshops around the world. His other books include Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Focus, Your Writing Coach and Do Something Different.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Creative Success Manifesto Part 1: Dreaming Go for Baroque Go away Remember how to play Why? What? When? Where? How? Create your space Get the right stuff Be a streetcomber Get physical Lose your limited thinking

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Book SynopsisDamian Hughesis Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change for Manchester Metropolitan University. He's also the founder of LiquidThinker, which takes the methods used by great achievers and shows how to adopt them into life and business to achieve dreams and ambitions. His innovative approach has been praised by Sir Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods and Sir Alex Ferguson .He also runs a Manchester inner-city youth club and is the author of Liquid Thinking and Liquid Leadership (Capstone).Table of ContentsHow to Change Almost Anything Introduction 10 steps to change almost anything 1. Create the right first impression 2. Decide how you want to be perceived 3. Recognise the power of emotions 4. Address the four big needs 5. Understand your reaction to change 6. Anticipate how those around you will react to change 7. Examine your beliefs 8. Avoid belief traps 9. Be aware of where you’re sitting 10. Take action - Over to you... Personal Postscript

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Book SynopsisRus Slater is an experienced career coach who has been helping individuals discover their true career path since the mid-1990s. His experience has led him t work with a diverse range of people from the unemployed, graduates, those returning to t he workplace after maternity or retirement and people who are looking to set up their own businesses.   When not coaching Rus is designing and delivering management training programs and he has been commissioned to write four books including one to tie in to the BBC TV series Dragons' Den.Table of ContentsAbout the author Publisher's acknowledgements Introduction How to use this book Chapter 1. Your Life Goals and Your Legacy Chapter 2. Your Values and Beliefs Chapter 3. Your Likes and Dislikes Chapter 4. Balancing Your Work And Your Life Chapter 5.What’s Your Brand? Chapter 6. Family: Fitting Your Lifestyle/Career With Theirs Chapter 7. Family As A Career Chapter 8. The Evolution Of Your Career; Can You Future Proof It? Chapter 9. Soar With The Egos Chapter 10. Putting It Back Chapter 11. Learning And Earning Chapter 12. Getting The Word Out There Chapter 13. Wage Slave Or Captain Of Your Own Destiny? Bibliography Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisMalcolm Hornby is a highly experienced HR consultant and a management trainer and a coach. He works with many companies and organisations, is a regular speaker at numerous meetings and conferences for both large and small corporations such as the CMI and CIPD, and has taught Human Resources as part of The Open University's MBA programme.Table of Contents About the author Introduction to the fourth edition 1 How to find your new job 2 How to make the most of your network 3 How to use e-mails and letters of application 4 How to write your CV 5 How to complete application forms and on-line applications 6 How to sell yourself 7 How to do your homework on the organisation and on the job 8 How to be a better listener 9 How to win the interview 10 How to create a positive image 11 How to give a great presentation 12 How to succeed in assessment centres 13 How to win in recruitment tests and evaluations 14 What if you didn’t get the job you want? 15 What if you DID get offered the job you want? Thank you - share these lessons with others Appendix 1: Sources of help for job hunters Appendix 2 Index

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Book SynopsisJohn Lees is highly considered as the UK's leading expert on careers strategy. He writes regularly for the national press, is regular called upon as a commentator and as an expert witness in legal cases. He is the author of over seven books and he will actively promote this title through all of his media engagements, networks and workshops.Trade Review'All in all, "Just the Job" is "Just the Book" for today's job market!' Vince Pizzoni, Executive Search ConsultantTable of Contents About The Author Acknowledgements List of Chapters Overview - Your Job Hunting Plan List of Worksheets Preface - The Lonely Lobby of the Job Hotel Your Job Hunting Plan Think Before You Plan Time Things Right Catalogue Your Strengths Discover and Decode Opportunities Write Your Draft CV Level 1 Conversations Refine Your CV Message And Start Telling People What You Can Do For Them Level 2 Conversations Plan B - Steps To Take If Networking Is Tricky Target Published Vacancies Organise Your Social Media Profile Work With Recruitment Consultancies Level 3 Conversations Pitch Yourself To Employers Who Aren’t Advertising Job Interviews Rejection, Feedback, And Bouncing Forward Interrogate Job Offers Your Next Steps as a Job Hunting Expert Index

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Book SynopsisDaniel Freeman is a Professor of Clinical Psychology, and a Medical Research Council (MRC) Senior Clinical Fellow, in the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford University, and a Fellow of University College, Oxford. He is also an honorary consultant clinical psychologist in Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.   Jason Freeman is a writer and editor in the areas of popular psychology and self-help.   Jason and Daniel are the authors of several psychology titles and their work has appeared in various national newspapers and magazines, among them The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, and Psychologies.Table of Contents About the authors Preface Chapter 1: What is anxiety? Chapter 2: Why you really can overcome your anxiety Chapter 3: Tackling anxious thoughts Chapter 4: More ways to tackle anxious thoughts Chapter 5: Reducing worry Chapter 6: Problem solving Chapter 7: Tackling negative images Chapter 8: Switching your focus of attention Chapter 9: Boosting positive feelings Chapter 10: Relaxing body and mind Chapter 11: Improving your sleep Chapter 12: How to eat (and drink) yourself to calmness Chapter 13: What is an anxiety disorder and how do I go about getting more help? Further reading

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Book SynopsisSue Hadfield taught English in comprehensive schools for twenty years and has spent the last ten years teaching adults assertiveness, career and personal development skills at the University of Sussex and for community groups.   Gill Hasson works with people from diverse backgrounds and situations teaching community development, career and personal development, critical thinking and academic skills. She has written for Psychologies magazine and for the Open University.Trade Review “Practical, empowering and thought-provoking.” Heather Buckley, Co-Founder and Director of Silicon Beach Training “This book will help everyone understand that a few small changes can add up to big changes in our happiness and success.” Vicki Saunders, serial entrepreneur & CEO, ZazengoTable of Contents Part 1 What it means to be assertive 1 What does it mean to be assertive? 2 Feel good about yourself and make others feel good too 3 Say what you want and what you don’t want 4 How to deal with other people’s expectations and demands Part 2 Putting it into practice 5 How to be assertive with your family 6 How to be assertive with your friends 7 How to be assertive at work 8 How to get good service 9 How to be assertive at interviews 10 How to be assertive in meetings 11 Help others to be assertive 12 How to deal with difficult people 13 How to make assertive decisions Conclusion Appendix 1 Useful assertive phrases and quick responses Appendix 2 Courses and websites Index

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Book SynopsisRana Conway is a registered public health nutritionist, specialising in healthy eating for pregnancy, infants and young children. She has a PhD for her research into the diets of pregnant women and regularly lectures on diet and nutrition to medical students, midwives and trainee dieticians. Rana is currently the nutrition expert for Practical Parenting magazine and writes for the National Childbirth Trust.Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements How to have a healthy vegetarian pregnancy Preparing for pregnancy Planning a healthy diet A healthy weight gain for pregnancy Foods and drinks to avoid and those you don’t need to Getting enough iron and avoiding anaemia Other essential vitamins and minerals Omega 3 fatty acids – what’s all the fuss about? Should I take supplements? Common complaints and how to deal with them Breastfeeding – the best diet for you and your baby Resources Index

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Book SynopsisStudying for a Foundation Degree in Health is designed to provide clear, relevant knowledge and to support appropriate skills development amongst students enrolled on foundation degree and equivalent level courses, in health and social care. Combining academic study skills, work-based learning skills and practice-focused content in one volume, this is the first textbook to focus specifically on the Band 4 role of associate and assistant practitioner within the health sector. Features include:- 13 chapters that cover the core topics students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency on by the end of their degree, including health promotion, healthcare delivery, safeguarding, quality in healthcare and research and evidence-based practice;- Learning outcomes and activities, enabling students to actively engage with their course content;- Content written by authors from a broad range of health disciplines, including nursing, radiography, physiotherTable of Contents1. Preparing for Study 2. Work-based Learning 3. Communication 4. Working in Teams 5. Valuing People: Fostering Dignity and Respect 6. Healthcare Delivery 7. Quality in Healthcare 8. Legal Aspects of Healthcare Delivery 9. Research and Evidence-based Practice 10. Improving Public Health 11. Health Promotion 12. Safeguarding Individuals and Families 13. Teaching and Assessing

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Book SynopsisAfter years in the management, Mike Clayton is now a successful coach, trainer, speaker and author. He has been a Senior Manager at international consulting firm, Deloitte, a freelance trainer and coach, a company director, a school governor at two schools and a charity trustee.  He is now in demand as a public speaker and is the author of nine books.Trade Review 'This is a really good, practical no nonsense guide to project management. Mike Clayton genuinely wants you to succeed and if you read this book and follow his advice, the chances are you will.' Anne-Marie O'Hara, Head of Projects and Property Planning, National Trust for Scotland Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements How to manage a great project How managing a great project works Defining what we are talking about The project manager How projects work A guide to How to Manage a Great Project Lessons from the real world Step 1 What do you want? Essential practices of Step 1 Before you start: Step Zero What do you want? How do you want it? How much of it do you want? What does it need to look like? Putting it all together Lessons from the real world Step 2 Does it stack up? Essential practices of Step 2 Balancing pros and cons Documenting the rationale Evaluating the pros Evaluating the cons Weighing the balance Making the decision Lessons from the real world Step 3 Who cares? Essential practices of Step 3 People matter Governance Stakeholders Plan your communication Lessons from the real world Step 4 How will you get what you want? Essential practices of Step 4 The Book of the Plan Determine key points along the way Break down your work into chunks Arrange the chunks into a sequence Schedule the chunks of work Identify what you need to do the job Planning for quality Lessons from the real world Step 5 Who will help? Essential practices of Step 5 Why you need help Planning your support Sourcing your support Managing Leading Lessons from the real world Step 6 What if it goes wrong? Essential practices of Step 6 Things go wrong Prevention is better than cure What could go wrong? How serious is it? What could we do about it? Let’s act! Lessons from the real world Step 7 How is it going? Essential practices of Step 7 Sitting on a sofa Monitoring Controlling Reporting Controlling change Leading the project Delivering what you promised Lessons from the real world Step 8 How did it go? Essential practices of Step 8 Handover We can’t seem to finish Learning lessons Closing down Saying thank you Project closure memo Lessons from the real world Learn the lingo Good fortune! Glossary Who else needs to manage a great project? Mike can help your team to manage a great project Also by Mike Clayton Index

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Book SynopsisDr Rob Yeung is a chartered psychologist of the British Psychological Society with a PhD in psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry (part of King's College London). He coaches individuals on both business performance and life issues. He is the author of over 20 books which have been translated into dozens of languages worldwide.Trade Review“Important, accessible and research-based. Confidence will be of use to many people.” Adrian Furnham, Professor of Psychology, University College LondonTable of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Preface to the third edition Introduction Part 1 - Developing life-long confidence 1 Confidence and you 2 Developing bullet-proof beliefs 3 Learning to feel confident 4 Behaving with confidence 5 Setting confident goals 6 Drawing on your resources 7 Dealing confidently with setbacks 8 Creating a confident future Part 2 - Confidence when you need it 9 Confident public speaking and presentations 10 Confident conversations and socialising 11 Quick confidence Index

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Book SynopsisLife never turns out as we expected. But connecting honestly with the one we're really in can bring all sorts of consolation . . .Trade ReviewEveryone should read this book: a gentle, humorous Lamentations for the twenty-first century. Katharine models a rich faith, wholly authentic in the face of suffering and struggle. You will laugh, cry and gasp . . . most importantly you will grow. -- Will van der Hart, The Mind and Soul FoundationBrilliantly honest, often funny and wonderfully readable . . . akin to having a great friend round for coffee and talking in the frankest terms about God, real life, an the sometimes confusing relationship between the two. For those facing all manner of personal challenges, Katharine doesn't offer empty platitudes . . . . she stands right there alongside you in the darkest depths of the tunnel and gently encourages you towards the light. -- Martin Saunders, YouthsacpeReadable, funny . . . moving * The Times *This is rather a brave book. It takes courage to offer the kind of transparency with which Katherine Welby-Roberts writes about her inner vulnerability and turmoil Katherine’s style is open and conversational, she could be sitting down with the reader over a cup of tea. Yet in sharing these struggles, she speaks with humour and with an absence of self-indulgence or sanctimonious piety. Being so accessible, anyone who identifies with Katherine’s particular version of inner quicksand will find a friend here. Others, who find the account of such internal chaos mystifying, might do well to listen. * Sarum College Bookshop Newsletter *an amazingly honest and soul-baring book -- Sarah Hillman * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisA personal and open account by a senior church leader of living with mental health issues, and how he has found a way to deal with them.Trade ReviewRead this book. It’s strong, safe, good and true. * Rachel Gardner, Director of National Work, Youthscape *Disarmingly honest, powerfully disruptive and reassuringly scriptural. Rob Merchant offers us all a rare and precious gift. * Dr Krish Kandiah, social entrepreneur, broadcaster and author *

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Book SynopsisA fresh, hopeful and scriptural companion for both those struggling with mental illness and their supporters, carers, and the church community who like Jesus, seek to come alongside all with the practical and spiritual hope of a God who journeys with us in our suffering.Trade Review'This remarkably beautiful and pastoral study by three knowledgeable and outstanding scholars challenges clearly but gently almost every way in which, until the very recent past, we first made mental illness a category that separates and then tried to hide it away . . . There is a great need for the courage to love those who are ill, support their supporters, and form communities of all kinds which are welcoming and safe places . . . I finished the book with new attitudes and a sense of having once again seen potential beauty in the church which we have yet to realise but which is within our grasp.' -- Justin Welby, Archbishop of York on STRUGGLING WITH GOD'Most people struggle at some point with their mental health. This book offers a fresh, hopeful and scripturally-rooted response, brimming with wisdom and humanity. The stigma which isolates individuals and denies their God-given image is rightly given short shrift. The church is encouraged to embrace the reality of people's experience as a gift, with a vulnerable openness to learning new things. Struggling with God beautifully draws out the resources of the Christian faith to address mental health challenges - our own and other people's - with intelligence, compassion and hope.' -- Dame Sarah Mullally, DBE, Bishop of London on STRUGGLING WITH GOD'An essential read and resource . . . The theology has a strong true foundation, based both on lived experience of mental health challenges, as well as years of clinical experience and academic research. Particularly helpful are the bible reflections and prayers which are written with sensitivity and empathy.' -- The Revd Dr Alison J Gray, FRCPsych, Priest Associate Church of the Ascension, Munich on STRUGGLING WITH GODThis fine book is the product of the collective wisdom of three distinguished authors. [It] would be an ideal focus for house groups or Lent discussion groups. The more people in congregations of any denomination who read this and, changing their attitudes towards those who struggle with mental-health challenges, adopt a more Christlike acceptance of them, the better for us all. -- Church Times on STRUGGLING WITH GOD'John Swinton has clearly become the premier pastoral theologian of our time.' -- Stanley Hauerwas

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Book SynopsisMuch loved TV presenter and charity campaigner Katie Piper offers hopeful and encouraging daily affirmations for the entire year, showing that A Little Bit of Faith can take you a long way.Trade ReviewHaving faith is having hope, and hope helps us to dispel our fears and to channel our energy into what we can be hopeful for. Katie Piper is a symbol of hope who inspires us to believe that things can get better, no matter how hard we are challenged, she reminds us to have faith. * Kamran Bedi, Celebrity Life Coach *Katie radiates positivity! A book for those who need daily uplifting affirmations from one of the most inspiring women I know. A must read to brighten up your days. * Laura Whitmore, author and presenter *In a world that often feels designed to prevent recovery from trauma, Katie Piper is the inspirational warrior we all need. A champion of how to survive and then thrive no matter what tragedy life sends our way. Katie Piper is someone we admire greatly and we often look to her for positive words and affirmations to pick us up. * Ian Redpath and Jeremy Chopra, All on the Board *‘Katie embodies strength, resilience and positivity, and that is truly reflected in her new book. If you’re in need of something to lift you up and fill you with confidence, then this book is for you’ * Alice Living – personal trainer, author and Instagrammer *‘Katie Piper is such an empowering person. Anyone who has struggled with adversity and fought their way out of tough situations can take comfort and inspiration from her approach to life.’ * Matt Haig, author *‘Faith, positivity and spirituality can be such a powerful tool in life. No-one epitomises this more than Katie Piper does.’ * Nadia Sawalha – TV presenter and personality *‘Katie is such a shining light and positive role model for so many, including me. This book will uplift readers with her advice, positivity and spirituality.’ * Andrea McLean - TV presenter and Sunday Times best-selling author *'Katie personifies all the traits I most admire in people: courage, resilience, determination, mental strength, a refusal to do self-pity, and a fantastically positive and optimistic view of life whatever hurdles are put in her way.’ * Piers Morgan – broadcaster, journalist, writer and television personality *‘Faith, positivity and spirituality can be such a powerful tool in life. No-one epitomises this more than Katie Piper does. A wonderful, uplifting book and guide for those who need daily guidance and light in their lives.’ * Louise Pentland, author, youtuber and UN ambassador *‘Katie has always been an inspiration to me. She is beautiful inside and out, and has devoted her life to helping and inspiring others which shows how selfless and amazing she is. Her positivity shines through and this book is the perfect example of this.’ * Jessica Wright – TV personality and businesswoman *‘Katie Piper is a sheer force for good, embodying great strength, resilience, determination and hope. Katie has unflinchingly shared her experiences and the life lessons she’s garnered over the years with her million-strong community, helping them to feel inspired and empowered. Her wise and nourishing daily mantras within this book will provide you too with the courage to transform your life, and it couldn’t come at a more poignant or apt time.’ * Vicki Broadbent, founder of Honestmum.com, bestselling author of Mumboss and TV Broadcaster *‘Katie personifies both heart, courage, endurance and hope as the extraordinary woman she is. It is beautifully expressed in this gift of a book that everyone of us can learn and grow from.’ * Julia Samuel, best-selling author, speaker and psychotherapist *"Katie is one of the most uplifting souls I’ve comes across - online and offline. One minute in her company and you feel anchored by her beautiful rawness and extraordinary energy. To have 365 days of her thoughts in one book is the tonic everyone needs right now. It’s like having a friend in a book." * Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka - author, radio present and campaigner. *"Katie’s zest for life is a tonic for the soul" * Susanna Reid, TV presenter *‘Katie is THE example of a positive, uplifting human-being. Her daily affirmations on social media are always so encouraging so to have them all in one book is such a great idea and will help so many.’ * Olivia Bowen, TV personality *This is an inspirational book . . . I will enjoy [it] for a year, and more. -- NetGalley Reviewer * NetGalley *Katie Piper is an inspirational lady who oozes resilience, determination and hope. . . [This book is] a thoughtful journey which can be explored daily, throughout the year, or alternatively it can be used to dip in and out of. There is something for everyone. Highly recommended.' -- NetGalley Reviewer * NetGalley *I really liked this book, having a positive paragraph a day to read first thing in the morning. . . [It] would make a life gift for a friend as you can use it year on year, it will never expire. -- NetGalley Reviewer * NetGalley *

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Book SynopsisIn A Little Bit of Hope, TV presenter and charity campaigner Katie Piper offers 100 uplifting and inspirational bite-sized daily affirmations, empowering you to find hope and positivity as you navigate life's many ups and downs.Trade Review'Katie is such a shining light and positive role model for so many, including me. This book will uplift readers with her advice, positivity and spirituality.' -- Andrea McLean, TV presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author'Katie personifies all the traits I most admire in people: courage, resilience, determination, mental strength, a refusal to do self-pity, and a fantastically positive and optimistic view of life whatever hurdles are put in her way.' -- Piers Morgan, broadcaster, journalist, writer and television personality'A wonderful and uplifting book for those who need daily guidance and light in their lives.' -- Louise Pentland, author, YouTuber and UN ambassador'In a world that often feels designed to prevent recovery from trauma, Katie Piper is the inspirational warrior we all need. A champion of how to survive and then thrive no matter what tragedy life sends our way, Katie Piper is someone we admire greatly, and we often look to her for positive words and affirmations to pick us up.' -- Ian Redpath and Jeremy Chopra, authors of All on the Board'Katie's zest for life is a tonic for the soul.' -- Susanna Reid, TV presenter'Katie personifies heart, courage, endurance and hope as the extraordinary woman she is. It is beautifully expressed in this gift of a book that every one of us can learn and grow from.' -- Julia Samuel, bestselling author, speaker and psychotherapist'Faith, positivity and spirituality can be such powerful tools in life. No one epitomizes this more than Katie Piper does.' -- Nadia Sawalha, TV presenter and personality'Katie is one of the most uplifting souls I've come across - online and offline. One minute in her company and you feel anchored by her beautiful rawness and extraordinary energy . . . It's like having a friend in a book.' -- Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka – author, radio presenter and campaigner'Katie radiates positivity! A book for those who need daily uplifting affirmations from one of the most inspiring women I know. A mustread to brighten up your days.' -- Laura Whitmore, author and presenter'Katie has always been an inspiration to me. She is beautiful inside and out, and has devoted her life to helping and inspiring others, which shows how selfless and amazing she is. Her positivity shines through and her book is the perfect example of this.' -- Jessica Wright, TV personality and businesswoman'Having faith is having hope, and hope helps us to dispel our fears and to channel our energy into what we can be hopeful for. Katie Piper is a symbol of hope who inspires us to believe that things can get better, no matter how hard we are challenged. She reminds us to have faith.' -- Kamran Bedi, life coach and author'Katie is THE example of a positive, uplifting human being. Her daily affirmations on social media are always so encouraging, so to have them all in one book is such a great idea and will help so many.' -- Olivia Bowen, TV personality'Katie Piper is a sheer force for good, embodying great strength, resilience, determination and hope. Katie has unflinchingly shared her experiences and the life lessons she's garnered over the years with her million-strong community, helping them to feel inspired and empowered. Her wise and nourishing daily mantras within this book will provide you too with the courage to transform your life, and it couldn't come at a more poignant or apt time.' -- Vicki Broadbent, founder of HonestMum.com, bestselling author of Mumboss and TV broadcaster'Katie Piper is such an empowering person. Anyone who has struggled with adversity and fought their way out of tough situations can take comfort and inspiration from her approach to life.' -- Matt Haig, author'Katie embodies strength, resilience and positivity, and that is truly reflected in her new book. If you're in need of something to lift you up and fill you with confidence, then this book is for you.' -- Alice Liveing, personal trainer, author and Instagrammer

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to help adults understand the unique mental health challenges facing our children, teenagers and students today.

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Book SynopsisDiscover practical tips and stories of strength in "Brighter Days" to invest in your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health for a brighter future. For readers of Katie Piper OBE and Matt Haig.Trade Review'Having known Patrick when he was a rising star of the charity world, it is sobering to now read how he felt during that time. I would never have guessed. It makes me wonder how many other people I know who appear to be on top of their game are really silently suffering in the same way. I hope this book will help others in the same situation step forward to ask for help in time and help those around them to find right way to help. It is honest, authentic and very practical.' -- Nick Jenkins, founder of Moonpig, former Dragons' Den 'dragon' and Chairman of Virtual Stock'To keep mentally healthy is essential if we are to live life to the full. No book can provide all the answers, but it can provide us with a guide to keeping mentally well. This book may help you more than you realise.' -- Sir Terry Waite CBE'Personal, practical and professional - this readable book demonstrates ways for us all to take positive actions to reach and sustain brighter days for our wellbeing and resilience.' -- Professor Helen Langton, Vice Chancellor of the University of Suffolk'Brighter Days epitomises Patrick's ability to be both authentic and hopeful at the same time. We have been friends for years, and I have seen at first hand his compassion and his desire to help people to heal. This book welcomes you on a partnered journey to greater awareness and to lasting change.' -- Will van der Hart, priest, coach, communicator and Co-Director of The Mind and Soul Foundation'Patrick's book is so accessible, moving and utterly relatable. It questions our understanding of key words and responses, like anger, anxiety, resilience, perfectionism and positive vibes, plus it offers practical advice and exercises to help guide us through our own experiences of the unpredictable state of our mental health. Brighter Days could become a Bible to navigate through all of the twenty-first century’s challenges.' -- Nina Hossain, newscaster, ITV News'Post-Covid, at a time when so many of us are struggling to establish a "new normal", Brighter Days is a cordial for drooping spirits, and an honest, road-tested guide to more hopeful living.' -- Lord Richard Chartres'Readable, practical, wise and kind. This is a book for our times.' -- John Sutherland, author and former Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police'Patrick's writing couldn't be more timely in a world where what things look like in a picture or a post determines who we are, and how we are feeling. Brighter Days stands up to that trend of curating an image, wearing a mask and doing everything you can to show that you're holding it together. It's personally helped me start to be more courageous - not like a soldier on a battlefield or a boxer in the ring, but, as Patrick explains, with the courageousness of a person who allows himself to be vulnerable. That message of vulnerability, honesty and self-acceptance is relevant to all of us, and this book will ultimately make you a more content, happier person. It shows us all that whatever our situation, brighter days are possible.' -- Sean Fletcher, journalist and BBC presenter'Patrick reaches to the core of our humanity in a way that few others do. He is articulate, involved and persuasive on some of the key issues which we, as individuals, as professionals, and as a society, face today. Be prepared to be inspired to be better.' -- Gerald Walker, President and CEO, ING Americas'Patrick has presented a range of mental health issues with sensitivity, deep personal experience and warm compassion, allowing the reader to feel seen and understood in our journey to brighter days. He arms us with realistic, practical and achievable strategies to facilitate the reconnection to self, community and faith. I will not hesitate in my recommendation of this book to clients.' -- Dr Donna de Lasa, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and ISST-certified Schema Therapist'Honest, vulnerable and practical. This is how we all need to be around mental health, and Patrick's book will help us to get there. It's brave and courageous.' -- Dr Charlie Howard, Consultant Clinical Psychologist'As a therapist, I often wonder how many of my patients could have had a different journey if their early experiences of mental ill health had been met with support, compassion and understanding. While there are no quick fixes to the stigma and shame which surround mental illness, the Brighter Days book is a helpful, friendly and accessible step towards a world where emotional and mental health are understood and accepted.' -- Clarie Miles, High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, NHS Talking Therapies'As a GP, I have repeatedly noted the value of helping my patients understand the nature of mental illness. Patrick's book is a masterclass on that. I often see mental health as an incredibly complex muddle of very different jigsaw pieces. As you read Patrick's book, you'll begin to see how the picture of clear emotional wellbeing can emerge, in his words: "beauty from brokenness", "vulnerability is not a weakness" and "floating with anxiety". Following my own mental health crisis in 2012, a friend visited and commented that he didn't know what to say, but simply offered to be there. What a gift that was; better than words. Patrick's book will help you to help others... I love it. Please give a copy to a friend.' -- Dr Tim Lyttle, GP and NHS leader, Shropshire

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